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Marshfield High School Vocal Music Department !Handbook 2014-2015 !!!Sarah Kimball Accompanist !Allison M. Bassett Performance Arts Dept. Director, Vocal Music !allisonb@coos-bay.k12.or.us 541.269.6668

“Body, Mind, Spirit, Voice, It takes a whole person to sing and rejoice” -Helen Kemp Ma

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TABLE OF CONTENTS !!pg.3 Letter from the Director !pg.4 Statement of Philosophy !pg.5 Performance Group Offerings !pg.6 Opportunities for Musical Growth !pg.7 Performance Dress Code !pg.8 Choir Council 2013-2014 !pg.9 Choir Council Officers 2013-2014 !pg.10-11 Choral Calendar 2013-2014 !pg.12 Rehearsal Expectations !pg.13 Choir Proficiency Form !pg.14 Choir Rehearsal Proficiency Form Pg.15 Senior Project Information !Pg.16 Senior Project Proposal !pg.18 Choir Member Information Sheet !pg.19 Choir Member Questionnaire !Pg.20 Choral Handbook Agreement !Pg.21 Choral Booster Information ! !!!

LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR !!

Dear Parents and Students: !Welcome to the 2014-2015 school year in the Vocal Music Department at Marshfield High School! This year is an exciting time for everyone returning as well as those who are just joining our music program. Last year was a wonderful time of growth and music making! I hope you all continue to build upon your previous experiences, friendships and musical abilities together as ensembles throughout the year. !For those of you new to the program, My Name is Allison Bassett and I am your conductor and music teacher. I am a native of Coos Bay and former graduate of Marshfield High School. I know first-hand how impactful the rich history and music excellence of this vocal music department has had on the students at Marshfield and on the community, and I am excited to continue fostering these beautiful traditions we have here as well as continue to create new ones with your children and yourselves. Choral music is and has been an important part of my life, and I hope to create a program that fosters and inspires growth, learning, and a love of music. !It is also imperative that we have fun and enjoy being together as ensembles in the Vocal Music Department. This school year is filled with many exciting and fulfilling choral festivals, concerts, and field trips that are designed to promote an optimal music experience, as well as create well-rounded musicians at MHS. !Parents and students should take time to carefully read and review the 2014-2015 Marshfield High School Vocal Music Handbook together and then RETURN the informational forms. It is vital to our program’s success that all involved give our best effort and support to each other. Communication is our most valuable tool to help us achieve success. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at your convenience. !I look forward to getting to know all of you that are just starting your Choral Music involvement and also working again with all of you returning students! !LETS HAVE A GREAT YEAR!!!! With Harmony, !!!Allison M. Bassett Director of Choral Activities & Theatre Arts 541.269.6668 allisonb@coos-bay.k12.or.us

STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY !!!The MHS Choral Department is committed to the belief that every student needs and deserves a first-hand experience in learning and creating music. We are dedicated to fostering the musical, intellectual, and emotional growth of every student through music and providing the countless benefits studying and performing music gives each student. Music is an outlet for learning how to express feelings and emotions while giving the musician a feeling of accomplishment and achievement as it is learned and mastered. Music education fosters skills in language, history, mathematical elements, cultural ties and in building interpersonal relationships.The vocal music opportunities at Marshfield High School are a significant part of our school and district curriculum, and thusly enhance the high school experience for any student.!It is expected that the goal of each music student is: 1. To discover, appreciate and value one’s own talents, the talents of others, and the beauty of all

types of music; 2. To foster a desire to improve their musical abilities, increase vocal skills, and gain knowledge

and awareness of the voice, music theory, and music history; 3. To foster confidence through creative self-expression and to gain a sense of self-fulfillment by

striving to reach their full potential at both the rehearsal and performance level; 4. To develop an awareness of the aesthetics of music, and provide an opportunity to enhance

one’s musical artistry; 5. To experience self-fulfillment and gain confidence from communicating to others through

music; and 6. To be motivated and inspired to become a life-long performer and connoisseur of music in an

context !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PERFORMANCE GROUP OFFERINGS !Men’s Chorus - ”MarshFellows” A vocal ensemble composed of male voices grades 8-12, Men’s Chorus is designed to develop vocal technique and musicianship through the exploration of music theory, sight-reading & TTBB choral literature at an introductory level. This ensemble performs at regular concerts and other civic/special event opportunities through the community and can be taken in addition to other ensembles. (open to ALL; 8th-9th grade REQUIRED unless counselor confirms schedule conflict) !Women’s Choir - ”Bella Voce” A vocal ensemble composed of female voices grades 8-12, Bella Voce is designed to develop vocal technique and musicianship through the exploration of music theory, sight-reading, & treble choral literature at an introductory level. This ensemble performs at regular concerts and other civic/special event opportunities through the community and can be taken in addition to other ensembles. (open to ALL; 8th-9th grade REQUIRED unless counselor confirms schedule conflict) !Concert Choir - A vocal ensemble composed of mixed voices grades 10-12, Concert Choir is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to develop and maintain a strong and healthy singing voice within an advanced choral setting. Students will experience vocal training through the use of a wide variety of quality vocal literature, vocal warm-up techniques, music theory & musicianship studies and a wide variety of performance experiences designed for the advanced vocal student. This ensemble travels and attends events such as the OSAA State Competition, Oregon Music Educators Association and American Choral Director sponsored choral and solo events throughout the year. Concert Choir members are required to attend sectionals as well as attend all required performances to remain as members of the ensemble. (Audition only; 10th-12th grade) !New Horizons - A vocal ensemble composed of up to 16 singers, New Horizons is designed for advanced musicians to explore a variety of vocal styles including jazz, pop, madrigals and standard vocal literature. New Horizons travels to festivals and performs at a variety of civic/special events and venues throughout the year. Each member is essential to the sound of this small ensemble & must be able to commit to attending all events & performances outside of school hours. Ensemble individuals are also asked to perform at Solo Ensemble in February. (Audition only & must be enrolled in another ensemble; 10th-12th grade) !Beach Combers - ”Extra-curricular” A student led vocal ensemble composed of a men’s quartet or octet. Beach Combers is an extra-curricular activity that is designed to develop vocal technique and musicianship through the exploration of barbershop, a cappella, and contemporary men’s vocal literature. (Invitation only & meets at the discretion of its members) !Name “TBA”- ”Extra-curricular” A student led vocal ensemble composed of a women’s quartet or octet. This will be an extra-curricular activity that is designed to develop vocal technique and musicianship through the exploration of female barbershop, a cappella, and contemporary women’s vocal literature. (Invitation only & meets at the discretion of its members) !!!!!!!!!!!

OPPORTUNITIES FOR MUSICAL GROWTH!!SECTION LEADER POSITIONS !Primary Section Leaders: ‣ A member in good standing in an ensemble that demonstrates required vocal skills‣ Responsible for the health and wellbeing of their respective section‣ Responsible for leading sectional rehearsals and maintains effective leadership of the section!Secondary Section Leaders: ‣ A member in good standing in an ensemble that demonstrates required vocal skills‣ Assist primary section leader in creating a strong and effective section‣ Records attendance of members in their section at all performances and on trips. !PRIVATE LESSONS Private lessons are a great way to further your vocal growth and music education on a more individual level and are strongly encouraged. Private lessons offer a valuable opportunity for one-on-one instruction with a specialist that allows a student to work on improving their vocal technique, accelerate their musicianship skills and to build vocal confidence singing alone and with others. For recommendations on finding a qualified teacher that would be the right fit for you, please contact Mrs. Bassett.!OMEA DISTRICT VII & STATEWIDE HONOR CHOIRS Any concert choir student who meets the OSAA eligibility requirements may elect to audition for the District VII and Statewide Honor Choirs in March & January respectively (see calendar). Audition materials and information are available from the choir director and/or can be found online (http://www.oregonmusic.org/). Students will perform with other students from area high schools and around the state. If a student is selected to participate, the student will perform at the Oregon Music Educator’s Associate convention at the Hult Center in Eugene in January and the local honor choir at MHS Auditorium.DEADLINE for audition materials for OMEA Honor Choir - OCTOBER 1st, 2014. !SOLO/ENSEMBLE FESTIVAL Students will have the opportunity to perform at two solo/ensemble festivals, you DO NOT have to have a private voice teacher to participate. OSAA Regional Solo/Ensemble Festival in November OSAA State Solo/Ensemble Festival (must receive a division “I” rating at regional contest to qualify) in May www.osaa.org!NAfME-NW 9-12 HONOR CHOIR This event is available to students who successfully audition and are accepted into the NAfME-NW Division Honor Choir. Registration, travel and lodging expenses are the responsibility of the auditioning student and their family. (please see me if this deters you from auditioning and we may be able to fundraise through the Choral Boosters) Please visit http://www.nafmenw.org for details. (February 2015 - Spokane Washington)DEADLINE for audition materials for OMEA Honor Choir - OCTOBER 2nd, 2014.!ACDA NATIONAL HONOR CHOIR This event is available to students who successfully audition and are accepted into the ACDA National Honor Choir. Registration, travel and lodging expenses are the responsibility of the auditioning student and their family.Please visit http://www.acda.org for more details (February 2015 - Salt Lake City, Utah)DEADLINE for audition materials for ACDA Honor Choir - OCTOBER 1st, 2014!!!

PERFORMANCE DRESS CODE ALL We are ONE ensemble made up of many individuals. When we are performing, the focus is on the music we create and the experience we share with our audience. Anything that will distract from this goal should be put aside for the performance. If you have any questions about what is acceptable and what is not PLEASE come talk to me well in advance of the performance and we will chat about it! Minimal Jewelry: small neutral jewelry is permitted (stud earrings with no color, simple rings etc.) Long hair will be pulled back into a ponytail, bun or secured out of face Short hair should be combed out of your face to avoid hands reaching up to fix it !Bella Voce Ladies: Black Nylons (IF WEARING DRESS/SKIRT OR CAPRIS) Black Dress Shoes - NO HIGHER than 1” heel (important for singing technique) OUTIFT OPTIONS: SOLID BLACK Dress, knee-length skirt or dress capris (WITH NYLONS) SOLID BLACK Dress pants & Dress Shirt You represent the MHS Choir on and off the stage. Your dress attire should reflect our professionalism at all times! Men’s Chorus Men: Black Dress Shirt Black Dress Pants Black Dress Shoes & Socks OPTIONAL: Suspenders, vest, bow tie or tie, fedora hat etc. based on class desires You represent the MHS Choir on and off the stage. Your dress attire should reflect our professionalism at all times! !Concert Choir Ladies: Assigned Robe OR Dress if we go that route Black Nylons Black Dress Shoes - NO HIGHER than 1” heel (important for singing technique) Clothes under robe: You represent the MHS Choir on and off the stage. Your dress reflect our professionalism at all times. Men: Assigned Robe OR Tux if we go that route Black DRESS Shoes & Socks Dress shirt (white or black) Black Dress Pants (NO jeans) Clothes under robe: You represent the MHS Choir on and off the stage. Your dress reflects our professionalism at all times. ! New Horizons Ladies: Dress agreed upon by group Shoes: converse in assigned color Men: Dress clothes agreed upon by group Shoes: converse in assigned color !!At no time is a partial choral uniform to be worn. You are expected to arrive at the performance venue in the proper attire and wear it until you have left the premises. The performance dress code is a part of your *Performance proficiency grade. Please be prepared in advance, for all dates listed well in advance. !

CHOIR COUNCIL 2014-2015 !The election of a choir member to the choir council is a prestigious appointment. This opportunity recognizes many qualities, such as musicianship, scholarship, leadership, creativity, and outstanding service to the Marshfield High School Choirs. The following are qualities one must possess to hold an officer position on the council: ‣ Embody and earn the respect, admiration, and confidence of the director and fellow choir members.‣ Maintain satisfactory academic achievement in all courses.‣ Set high standards in behavior in class, on campus, and on trips.‣ Be a strong and competent performer.‣ Insist on 100% participation from all choir members at all times.‣ Clear and consistent communication with the director and fellow choir members.‣ Ability and desire to make decisions and suggestions in order to better our program.!

Officer Descriptions !President: ‣ A senior member of Concert Choir with at least one year of membership in the MHS Choral Department‣ Voted into Office by fellow members of the choir and director approval‣ Responsible for all Choir Officers‣ Conducts Choir Council Meetings ONCE A MONTH‣ Prepares agendas with assistance from other council members‣ Reports to the director in preparation and review of council meeting agendas, etc.‣ Responsible for coordinating with the MHS Choral Boosters effective 2013‣ Plans/organizes one choir social activity per semester‣ Organizes end-of-year gift for accompanists‣ Conducts choir council elections for following year!Vice-president: ‣ A member of Concert Choir with at least one year of membership in the MHS Choral Department‣ Assume duties of Present when necessary‣ Responsible for Riser Crew (setup and tear down) at performances!Music Dictator: ‣ Responsible for cataloging all music and ensures that each member has copies‣ Monitors conditions of folders, and maintains official record of folder numbers!Fashion Patrol: ‣ Assist the director and choir members in maintaing proper dress codes for performances!Publicity Manager: ‣ Assists the director in producing, printing and distributing recruitment & concert posters‣ Assists the director in writing up & submitting announcements to the radio/newspapers!RoboCop: ‣ Maintains records of robes and stolls ‣ Responsible for safely loading, transportation and unloading of robes and stolls!Logistics Manager: ‣ Assists the director and choral boosters in organizing choir functions & events‣ Assists the director in organizing hosted events at MHS and helps chaperones & directors on trips!!!If any choir council member cannot or fails to meet requirements or expectations, they may be replaced at the director’s discretion. !

CONCERT CHOIR COUNCIL OFFICERS 2014-2015 !

CHOIR PRESIDENT Shasta Banks !

CHOIR VICE PRESIDENT Katie Boesl !

SECRETARY PUBLICIST Hope Voellinger !

MUSIC DICTATOR Ashley Peters !

FUNDRAISING Cora Messerle !

ROBO-COP/FASHION PATROL Sierra Banks !

ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR Sierra Banks Jodi Zousel Noel Wright !

HISTORIANS CeAndra Nelson

Amy Norton !!CONCERT CHOIR SECTION LEADERS !

Soprano 1 PRIMARY: Cora Messerle Soprano 1 SECONDARY: Hannah Delgado Soprano 2 PRIMARY: Katie Boesl Soprano 2 SECONDARY: Ling Ling Zhu !Alto 1 PRIMARY: Ashley Peters Alto 1 SECONDARY: Sky Solis Alto 2 PRIMARY: Dominique Randle Alto 2 PRIMARY: Isabel Groth !Tenor PRIMARY: Alex Minyard Tenor SECONDARY: Matthew Park Bass PRIMARY: Cory Spann Bass SECONDARY: Justin Holman !!!!!!

MHS CHORAL CALENDAR, 2014 - 2015 !!!September

Monday, September 8th: MHS Choir Council Meeting, MHS Choir Room 111 Tuesday, September 9th: MHS BOOSTER CLUB Meeting, MHS Choir Room 111 @ 6:00pm Saturday, September 13: MHS/NBHS “Blender Potluck” @ local park - CONCERT CHOIR Tuesday, September 16: Fundraiser, Concessions @ main gym, 4:45 PM - 5-6 VOLUNTEERS !

October Wednesday, October 1: DEADLINE for All State Auditions & ACDA National Honor Choir Thursday, October 2: DEADLINE for NAfME NW Honor Choir Saturday, October 4: Choral Leadership Workshop @ Willamette Univ., ALL DAY - SECTION LEADERS Thursday, October 23: Fall Vocal Concert @ MHS Auditorium, 7:00pm - ALL CHOIRS Monday, October 27: MS Honor Choir Rehearsal @ N. Bend HS, 6:30-8pm - SELECTED 8TH GRADERS Wednesday, October 29: Vocal Jam @ Roseburg High School, ALL DAY - NEW HORIZONS & BELLA Wednesday, October 29: MS Honor Choir Rehearsal @ N. Bend HS, 6:30-8pm - SAME STUDENTS !

November Monday, November 3: MS Honor Choir Festival @ MHS, 9-3:30pm - SELECTED 8TH GRADERS Wednesday, November 5: Small Ensemble Festival @ The Sprague, Bandon - NEW HORIZONS Thursday, November 6: MHS BOOSTER CLUB Meeting, MHS Choir Room 111 @ 6:00pm !

December Saturday, December 13: DRESS Rehearsal Winter Concert @ MHS Auditorium, 10:30am-12pm Sunday, December 14: Winter Vocal Concert @ MHS Auditorium, 4:00pm - ALL CHOIRS Friday, December 17: Carol-the-hood, Meet @ Choir Room, 6:00pm - ALL ARE WELCOME! Dress warm! !

January Friday, January 15-18: OMEA All State Choir @ Eugene Hult Center, SELECTED SINGERS !

February Tuesday, February 10th: MHS BOOSTER CLUB Meeting, MHS Choir Room 111 @ 6:00pm Friday, February 13-15: NAfMe NW Division Honor Choir @ Spokane WA, - SELECTED SINGERS Saturday, February 21: Solo/Ensemble Competition @ N. Bend HS - ANY PREPARED STUDENT Monday, February 25-28: ADCA National Honor Choir @ Salt Lake City, Utah - SELECTED SINGERS ! !!

MHS CHORAL CALENDAR CONT., !March

Monday, March 2: Honor Choir @ N. Bend HS, 6:30-8:30pm - SELECTED SINGERS Saturday, March 7: A Cappella In Albany @ Albany High School - ALL DAY - NEW HORIZONS Monday, March 9: Honor Choir @ N. Bend HS, 6:30-8:30pm - singer must sign up & commit Monday, March 16: Honor Choir Rehearsal @ MHS, 9:00-3:30pm - Honor Choir singers must attend ALL Monday, March 16: Honor Choir Concert @ MHS Auditorium 7:00pm - Honor Choir singers Tuesday, March 17: Joint MHS & NBHS Concert & Select Choir Concert @ MHS 6:30 Wednesday, March 18: Douglas Invitational @ Douglas HS, ALL DAY - CONCERT CHOIR & BELLA VOCE

Thursday, March 19: Spring Vocal & Band Concert @ MHS Auditorium, 7:00pm - ALL CHOIRS !April

Tuesday, April 7th: MHS BOOSTER CLUB Meeting, MHS Choir Room 111 @ 6:00pm Wednesday, April 15: Far West District #10 Competition @ Roseburg - CONCERT CHOIR !

May Saturday, May 2: State Solo/Ensemble festival @ Lewis & Clark - Qualifying Singers Friday, May 6: Fine Arts Assembly @ MHS - Group Performances Friday, May 8: 4-A State Choir Competition Finals @ George Fox - Qualifying Groups Thursday, May 28: Year End Vocal Concert @ MHS Auditorium, 7:00pm - ALL CHOIRS Friday, May 29: End of the Year BBQ @ Bastendorf Beach, 5:30-7:30pm - ALL CHOIRS ! !

June Saturday, June 6: Graduation Ceremony @ MHS Main Gym, 7:00pm - CONCERT CHOIR END OF THE YEAR Booster SOCIAL ! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

!REHEARSAL EXPECTATIONS !!

Always Be on time. !Always have your folder and music. !Always have a sharpened pencil. !Always sit with good posture, with all four feet of your chair on the ground. !Always hold music at chest level, where you can see the director. !Always sing actively with your body and voice. !Always take a shower and maintain good hygiene....we are a large group in close quarters. !Always ask questions when appropriate; don’t leave a question unresolved, but don’t interrupt rehearsal. Always support your fellow singers with positive comments and criticism. !! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CHOIR PROFICIENCY FORM EXCUSED ABSENCE !!

Rehearsal Proficiency Make-up Opportunity 28 minute individual practice session during Intervention period !

DATE STANDARD Teacher Signature

Written explanation of what student worked on:

CHOIR REHEARSAL PROFICIENCY FORM Not able to sing during Rehearsal !

I have communicated my reason for being unable to sing today: _________________________________ (Mrs. Bassett’s Signature) !DISCLAIMER: In order to demonstrate proficiency for the day, you MUST be actively engaged in the entire rehearsal. Completing this form demonstrates the skills Mrs. Bassett will not be able to observe during rehearsal due to approved complication. !Complete the following chart as rehearsal progresses. If you have any questions on to complete this form please ask Mrs. Bassett before rehearsal begins. !

!List a few things you noticed about our sound, rhythm, etc.? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ !What were a few of the goals for the rehearsal? Were they achieved? Why or why not? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ !What can you do to improve before the next rehearsal? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Title of Selection Measure #’s What is being worked on? What was remedied?

SENIOR PROJECT INFORMATION A culminating project in music for seniors to share, perform or discuss their work. !

Seniors are the leaders of the music department and younger members look to you for inspiration and guidance. The “Senior Project” is an opportunity for you to share your work in music of your choosing with others. In sharing your hard work, you may inspire others or expose community members to something new or unexplored. !PROPOSAL DUE: September 29, 2014 !All senior members of the Vocal Music Department must complete a senior project of their choosing before the end of the School Year. Your proposal form is due September 13, 2013. After approval, you are then to confirm your mentor (Mrs. Bassett or someone who can help you complete your project) as well as your venue (choir room, classroom, coffee shop, grade school, retirement home, drama lab, etc.). !!A senior project may consist of: !- A Vocal Recital: seniors taking voice lessons - Performance @ a concert solo or in a small ensemble (outside of your regular ensemble) - Display of other musical talents - Music Composition project - Cross-curricular project (music & dance, language & music theatre & music, history & music, math & music, art & music) - An academic paper & discussion - Music education: developing a lesson, implementing at a Blossom Gultch or Madison classroom - Choral conducting: working with Mrs. Bassett to conduct at a concert or small event - An explorative project on “Why I stayed in Choir” - Create & direct a music video - Kids Choir at BOYS & GIRLS CLUB !These are just examples–PLEASE feel free to think outside the box about your interests and ideas! !You will work collaboratively with Mrs. Bassett to develop your project. We will have checkpoints throughout both semesters to make sure you stay on track. !This is not meant to create more work for you, but to utilize talents/activities you are already involved in or to involve interests that you feel will enhance your music education. !Things to think about: - This project could be used for college entrance in any program as a work-sample achievement. - Students hoping to pursue a music degree or involved in music at college can direct this project into a vein of music you wish to pursue. - If you wish to learn how to use a program such as Sibelius, Finale, Garage Band etc., this is an option!! - This does not have to be exclusively written! Again, think outside the box! !!More than anything, this is an opportunity for all of us to share and support our music ventures. I hope that you take time to think about what would enhance your senior year experience in the MHS Music Department. !!!!!

***See the next page for SENIOR PROJECT PROPOSAL FORM*****

SENIOR PROJECT PROPOSAL PROPOSAL DUE: September 29, 2014

!____________________________ _______________________ Name Ensemble !(This is a pre-curser to starting your project, submit and wait for approval before proceeding) !Proposal: ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ !Ideal Venue: (The venue should support your proposed project and potential audience) !______________________ ___________________________ _______________________ Venue name Venue Contact information Phone # !!Mentor(s): (Mentors should be a person(s) who can provide further information & support you in completing your project) !______________________ __________________________ Mentor Phone # !What do you hope this mentor can provide? ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ !(Optional) !______________________ __________________________ Mentor Phone # !What do you hope this mentor can provide? ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________

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PLEASE FILL OUT & RETURN THE FOLLOWING PAGES

BY SEPTEMBER 10, 2014 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CHOIR MEMBER INFORMATION SHEET, 2014 – 2015 !!STUDENT INFORMATION !!______________________________ __________________ Gender ____ Grade____ Last Name, First Name “Nickname” !!!Enrolled in (please circle): Bella Voce Men’s Ensemble Concert Choir New Horizons !!!____________________________________________ _____/______/_______ _________________ How you would like your name to appear in the program Birthday Height (in concert shoes) !!________________________________________ ____________________________ Home Phone Cell Phone !!Your email___________________________________________________________________________ !!____________________________________________________________________________________ Mailing Address- Street Number City/State/Zip !!--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- !!PARENT INFORMATION !!_____________________________________________ _________________________________ Name of Parent/Guardian (Please print) Daytime/Work Phone !!_____________________________________________ _________________________________ Parent Email Address Alternate Phone/Email !!_____________________________________________ _________________________________ Name of Parent/Guardian (Please print) Daytime/Work Phone !!_____________________________________________ _________________________________ Parent Email Address Alternate Phone/Email !!!

RETURN FILLED OUT BY September 10, 2014 !!

CHOIR MEMBER QUESTIONNAIRE !Please describe your past choral experience (including MHS, community choirs, honors choirs, etc.): !!Have you ever taken private voice lessons? If yes, then: With whom? When? For how long? !!Do you play the piano? _____ Are you able to play your voice part on the piano?___________________ Would you feel comfortable serving as a section leader in the future? _______ !Please list any instruments you play and how long you’ve been playing each. Please indicate if you would be willing to accompany the choir with any of these instruments. !!!What other activities within MHS and/or outside MHS are you involved with (i.e. Track, Improv., etc.)? !!!What do you hope to learn in this class? !!!!What type of music do you like currently? !!!Who are your favorite musical artists? !!!What are your musical goals for this school year? !!!!What are your non-musical goals for this school year? !!!!List one thing you hope to add to this year’s experience in choir (Returning Students) !!!!What else would you like Mrs. Bassett to know about you? !!!!Question for Mrs. Bassett? !!

CHORAL HANDBOOK AGREEMENT !I have read and understand the requirements and expectations for this course. I have reviewed the MHS Chorus Calendar and understand that rehearsals and performances, an integral part of the choral experience, are mandatory for all students and count as state-approved, standards-based assessments. !!If you have any questions about the information in the packet or questions about the music program, please do not hesitate to call or write Mrs. Bassett. Thank you. !!_______________________ ______________________ __________ Student’s printed name Student’s signature Date !!_______________________ ______________________ __________ Parent/Guardian’s printed name Parent/Guardian’s signature Date !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MHS CHORAL BOOSTERS !The MHS Choral Booster Club is an all-volunteer organization committed to supporting the director, students and choir programs at Marshfield High School. !Our goal is to encourage an integrated relationship among the parents, community members, the director and students, ensuring the students receive a quality music education. The viability of the choir program depends on the fund-raising efforts of the booster club as well as the connection built between our program and the community. !Assist in the advancement of choral music at MHS Encourage parent and community involvement in the arts Provide fundraising assistance for choir activities and scholarships Publicize MHS choral music in the community Promote student participation in choral music Enhance the choral experience at Marshfield High School !This Year the following things are top priorities for out program: - Officer positions for Booster Club, President, VP, Secretary and Treasurer - Fundraising - Ideas & assistance with the management of details - Assistance in ordering & sizing dresses & tuxedos for the group - T-Shirt Orders for this years groups - Ticket office/money box assistance - Hosting choir get-togethers !Meetings 2014-2015: Tuesday, September 9 @ 6:00 pm - Choir Room Thursday, November 6 @ 6:00 pm - Choir Room Tuesday, February 10 @ 6:00 pm - Choir Room Wednesday, April 7 @ 6:00 pm - Choir Room TBA, June END of the YEAR SOCIAL GATHERING !!____________________________________________________________________________________ !

Membership is open to anyone with interest in supporting the choral arts at Marshfield High School !NAME: ________________________________________ !EMAIL: ________________________________________ !!I am interested in serving in a leadership position on Choral Boosters: YES NO !I can provide assistance and expertise in the following area: !Fundraising Dresses/Tux T-shirt ordering Choir Gatherings Concert assistance Other: ______________________________________________________

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