11 ANKENEY CHOIR HANDBOOK 2011-2012 Dear Students and Parents, Welcome to the Ankeney Middle School Choral Department! This handbook will serve as a guide for you while you are a member of the Ankeney Choral Department. I expect that both parents and students will take the time to read this handbook as it outlines my policies in choir as well as those within the Beavercreek City School System. If you have a question, refer to this book first. I’m very excited about this years’ group as we have expanded in numbers and will be able to perform some wonderful music! I have some great music and trips planned for the year and invite you to share your ideas about music or programming at any point in the year! I expect all members to work hard and your hard work will pay off in the end! The best part of performing an outstanding show is the blood, sweat and tears that go into the rehearsal. The successes we’ve experienced in the past are attributed to the dedication of the performers and parents. You make the Choral Program what it is and can be! If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. My email is: [email protected]My phone number at school is 429-7567~Ext. #2650. Sincerely,
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11
ANKENEY CHOIR HANDBOOK 2011-2012
Dear Students and Parents, Welcome to the Ankeney Middle School Choral Department!
This handbook will serve as a guide for you while you are a member of the Ankeney Choral Department. I expect that both parents and students will take the time to read this handbook as it outlines my policies in choir as well as those within the Beavercreek City School System. If you have a question, refer to this book first.
I’m very excited about this years’ group as we have expanded in numbers and will be able to perform some wonderful music! I have some great music and trips planned for the year and invite you to share your ideas about music or programming at any point in the year!
I expect all members to work hard and your hard work will pay off in the end! The best part of performing an outstanding show is the blood, sweat and tears that go into the rehearsal. The successes we’ve experienced in the past are attributed to the dedication of the performers and parents. You make the Choral Program what it is and can be!
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. My email is: [email protected] My phone number at school is 429-7567~Ext. #2650.
Page 17………………….Alternate Transportation Request Form
Page 18………Parent Contact/Volunteer/Information Sheet (to be filled out, signed & returned) NOTE: Keep this copy in your handbook~Additional copy has been given to students to return with signature)
Page 19……………Emergency Medical Authorization Form (to be filled out, signed & returned) NOTE: Keep this copy in your handbook~Additional copy has been given to students to return with signature)
About the ChoirsThe 7th & 8th Grade ChoirWANTED: A PIANO ACCOMPANIST TO PLAY FOR THIS CHOIR FOR OMEA CONTEST IN MAY(PAYS $150)The 7th & 8th Grade Choir is an un-auditioned mixed voiced choir (male and female) representing grades 7 and 8. The 7/8th Grade Choir performs some challenging literature from the choral repertoire text books as well as arrangements written by some of the top arrangers in the world. This choir has consistently scored ratings of “I” (outstanding) or "II" (excellent" at OMEA Large Group contest in Class "A" or "B" which is held every year in May. The Choir performs regularly throughout the school year. Throughout the year, 7/8th Grade Choir members focus on sight-reading skills and developing solid vocal technique. The Choir meets during regular class time five days a week. The students perform a variety of literature ranging from Ethnic, Pop, Broadway and Classical music throughout the school year. They also perform music sung in languages other than English. March/ April/May are contest months, with the choir participating in theOMEA Contest, namely 'Solo & Ensemble' (optional contest) & 'Large Group Contest' ( mandatory contest ) . May features the final Spring Concert with all choirs receiving awards for their participation in choir and ‘special recognition’ awards for outstanding achievement.In addition to the traditional concerts, the 7th & 8th Grade Choir is invited 2X a year to sing at the Trinity Community Retirement Village ( (Pending administrative approval). In any given year, the 7th & 8th Grade Choir may perform additional concerts by invitation.
The 6th Grade Choir
The 6th Grade Choir is an un-auditioned mixed voiced choir (male and female) for 6th Grade students. The 6th Grade Choir performs literature from the choral repertoire text book as well as modern arrangements. They perform beginner to intermediate literature ranging from Ethnic, Pop, Broadway,and Classical music throughout the school year. In 6th Grade Choir, members focus on sight-reading skills and developing solid vocal technique using their adopted textbook approved by the Board of Education.
In addition to the traditional concerts, the 6th Grade Choir is invited 2X a year to sing at the Trinity Community Retirement Village. (Pending administrative approval) The 6th Grade Choir competes in OMEA Large Group Contest in May and for two years in a row, have received an overall rating of a SUPERIOR RATING ! May also features the final Spring Concert with all choirs receiving awards for their participation as well as ‘special recognition’ awards for outstanding achievements.
Ankeney Select Vocal Ensemble
The Select Vocal Ensemble is an audition based performance group whose prerequisite is to demonstrate keen sense of A cappella singing during vocal tests and outstanding sight reading skills. During the 4th quarter of the previous school year, students who receive a high score on their sight reading test along with the rhythm test are invited to participate as a member of this group. The cost to be in this group is: $12.00 (t-shirts)*Members meet in the morning hour (7:30am) before school starts on Mondays (girls) & after school (4:00pm -5:pm) on Mondays (boys). Thursdays are for either boys or girls or both depending on the need (either before OR after school) Rehearsals are during 1st semester only. They sing some cappella arrangements, pop songs, and vocal jazz standards. The music chosen must be suitable for the vocal ranges of the singers within group. (Either SAB, SSA, TB, or SATB) The group is made up of students who are members of the 7th & 8th Grade Choir. Students in this group serve as “choir ambassadors”, symbolizing literally, ‘the voice’ of AMS Choral Dept. The group performs for publicity purposes for special occasions throughout the district and at our annual concerts at B.H.S. auditorium in promoting the Ankeney Choral program. Some of their performances may appear on Youtube to help to further promote Ankeney’s Choral Department.
Ankeney 'Connection Show Choir' The Connection Show Choir is an audition based group for both male and female students representing grades 6, 7, & 8. The group auditions in the (May) Spring of the 'previous year'. They perform a 20 minute show at 5 major competitions plus all of the AMS Choir Concerts throughout the school year. The group learns choreography at a summer camp in August before school starts. They rehearse after school hours throughout the school year at Ankeney in the choir room on Tuesday afternoons and some Saturday rehearsals at Main Elementary School. The group has matching outfits and host several fund raisers throughout the school year to help afford their outfits, charter busses and contest music and fees. This group is a highly motivated. They are a successful organization that has brought home several 1st Place
trophies throughout the school year. Their tradition of excellence continues year after year. For more information about getting involved in this group, contact: Jason Enneking (Ankeney Middle School teacher) at : [email protected].
Girls’ and Boys’ Vocal OMEA Ensembles
Students in 7th & 8th Grade have the option to voluntarily participate with the OMEA Girls’ or Boys’ ensembles that compete at the OMEA Contest in March or April. These groups sign up to participate and learn the music during class time. The Ensembles perform at the Choir concert in March as well as the OMEA Solo & Ensemble Contest in the Spring. These groups have successfully brought home Superior Ratings at contest and have earned 'certificates and pins' for receiving a Superior or an Excellent rating. The music for these groups is selected from the OMEA suggested list for OMEA contest for SA, SSA, TB, or TTB voicing. There is no cost to be in an OMEA ensemble.
1 Ankeney Choir Classroom Rules “No one person shall interfere with another person’s “right to learn.”(Lee Cantor)
Please read the following rules carefully so there is a clear understanding of the students’ expectations as a member of the Ankeney Choral Music Program. When you return the acknowledgment sheet in your choir handbook, you are also confirming acknowledgment of the choir concert dates, class rules, and other policies regarding absence.
Classroom Rules1. (L) Come to class on time & have a 'pass' if you are late . Do not leave the room without asking permission and fill out the proper forms/passes. 2. (T) No talking will be permitted during attendance, warm ups, announcements, choir rehearsal or classroom instruction. Stay focused & pay attention! 3. (M) Students are to be prepared for the day’s activities with their choir materials. Put materials away at the end of the period. Points are lost for failure to comply. (Check the weekly schedule on the wall near the folder cabinet to see what materials are required for that particular day) 4. (G) NO GUM permitted in the choir/band wing. 5. (C) Be trustworthy, respectful, responsible, fair, & caring of others. Students also need to be faithful in representation of Citizenship. Keep the Character Pillars in mind at all times.
Classroom Materials
Please preserve the choir departments equipment and music by being careful. Some music is permanently out of print and cannot be replaced and equipment replacement is very costly.
1. Student must provide two #2 pencils and one heavy duty vinyl folder with 2 pockets (any color other than black) (*5 Star Vinyl 2 pocket vinyl folder). (this counts for 3 points toward your grade for Quarter #1)
2. Music is provided for each student and is to remain in the choir room in the students' slot. Other members of the choir may share the same folder or book.
3. Materials provided by school: Music, sight singing books & a vocal music repertoire text book. 4. Students may go online to the AMS website/Mrs. Smith’s teacher webpage & click on Mp3 downloads to practice at home! (a loaner folder can be supplied upon request)
*The cost to replace damaged music, book, folder or sight reading booklets are as follows: Costs are: folder (.3.50) Music (price depends on the song/medley) Book ($25.00), Sight reading book ($25.00), small sight reading books $6.50. Students are held accountable to keep their folder and book in tact without tears or writing on the book, music or folder. Please preserve the choir departments equipment and music by being careful. Some music is permanently out of print and cannot be replaced and equipment replacement is very costly.
Permissible: Students may bring a water bottle to class on a daily basis in a clear container with your name written on the bottle in permanent marker so as not to confuse with another students. (keep in your locker and fill up at the fountain and bring with you to choir!) No eating in the classroom unless the class has special permission as an entire group.
BEHAVIOR CHART FOR PERIOD 7; 7/8TH Grade Choir
Student ID #'s week one
week 2
week 3
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BEHAVIOR CONSEQUENCES (Parents &students can track weekly conduct by going to the grading program and checking the students’ Participation grade’ for
that week (one point per day)
LUNCH DETENTION’S will be issued for receiving 3 marks in the same category throughout the quarter. These marks are tracked daily in the attendance book and each students’ grade is recorded weekly (ex. 5 days = 5 points (or 1 point daily) Students get one detention for receiving 3 marks in the same category.
1234574 t,m,m
Categories for marks are as follows:(L) –This stands for arriving late to class without a pass.(Students have 4 minutes in between class) (Three L’s = a lunch detention.) (T) This stands for talking during attendance, warm ups, instruction or rehearsal~(Three T’s = a lunch detention)(M) This stands for failure to have classroom materials , leaving your materials out in the classroom, or putting your folder/book in the wrong slot. (Three M’s = a lunch detention)(G) This stands for chewing Gum (the choir/band area is a NO GUM ZONE) Eating in class is also not permitted~(3 G’s = detention) Water bottles are permitted in choir. (C) This stands for failure to comply with one of the character pillars
Failure to comply with following rules or following basic classroom directions will result in the following consequences:
1. Student receives their FIRST MARK: This will result in one point deducted from their daily participation score. Student earn one point daily. If the student receives two marks in the same class, they are informed verbally. Points lost are tracked daily in attendance book and recorded under Participation grade weekly.
2. When a student receives 3 marks within the same category (ex. Three L’s for LATE) they will receive a lunch detention. (DT-"L" means student received a detention for getting 3 marks in the 'late' category.)
3. After a student is issued a detention in that category, we begin counting from ONE again within that category. Each student begins each quarter with a clean slate.
* Demerits will be issued for all other offenses like: disregard of rules during emergency evacuation drills, insubordination, disrespecting another person or property, cursing or inappropriate dialog, leaving the classroom without asking for permission or without a hall pass, destruction of school property, playing around with another student in an extreme manner, not reporting to designated rehearsal/concert area as directed, not following performance etiquette during a concert, not performing as requested during rehearsal, demonstrating unruly and uncooperative behavior during rehearsal, or misbehavior for a sub when the Director is absent (automatic 3 demerits)
Sight Singing scores determine Vocal Solos!
Choir students who score high on their vocal sight singing tests per quarter will be ‘eligible’ to audition for a vocal solo in the choir. In order to score high on your sight singing tests, students’ are strongly suggested to take their sight singing sheets home to practice that they receive each quarter. Their assignment is to write solfege syllables underneath each note and turn in for a grade. When they get it back, they can take them home to practice prior to the test (usually 2 weeks before the end of
each quarter). *Students are then graded individually in a sound proof practice room each quarter.♫ Students who scored high (Usually scores of 38/40 or higher) are then asked to audition during class in front of their peers for any song that requires a solo and are rated using a vocal test rubrics sheet. (Students may see their score after the audition is over in an effort for ‘self-
improvement’). Students should consider their scores to determine what area of
improvement they need to focus on in order to strive for improvement throughout the year. The ‘rubric sheet’ used in scoring students can be seen on my teacher webpage listed under ‘Choir assignments’ and then ‘Sight Singing test sheet’.
Students’ Earn Points for Choir Awards! On my teacher webpage, students can see how awards are determined by clicking on the link at the left side of the page that says, “Want to see how awards are chosen?”Students earn points throughout the year for things like: Selling quota of 15 items in Cookie Dough sale, Selling quota of 3 booklets for Community Days sale, chosen for Star Spangled Banner Solo for concerts & basketball games, participation in Show Choir, participation in Select Vocal Ensemble, Participant in Talent Show, etc. (every grade level choir is different because they have different activities).
CHOIR AWARDS
Choir Star Character Award: This award is given out to students who have received no more than 2 marks per quarter & received no detentions and no demerits in choir, volunteered to help out during lunch, before, during or after school with extra choir events, fund raiser sales, or classroom organization, etc.Most Valuable Vocalist: This Acrylic award is given out to students who have earned the most points throughout the school year (see excel sheet on teacher webpage under: ‘Want to see how awards are chosen?” You can enter your points to see how many points you’ve earned online! Outstanding Vocal Soloist: This exclusive award is given out to one student per grade level who has sang the most number of vocal solos throughout the year. (This includes Select Vocal Ensemble, OMEA Solos, Show Choir, Talent Show, Trinity Community voluntary soloist, Fine Arts Night, Star Spangled Banner, etc. Select Jazz Vocal Ensemble: Students will receive a ‘Music Trophy’ for being in this group for the school year and representing the AMS Choral Dept. as an ‘ambassador’ of the Choir program. These students encourage participation of others into the program and are a ‘good’ mentor for all grade levels. They perform with the group at extra concert events and are generally a dedicated and loyal choir member.
POSITIVE REINFORCEMENTS
*Each choir can receive class rewards. This is determined based upon their progress & conduct as an entire class. Choir Rewards to be earned: Karaoke Sing-a-long(end of quarter); a Reward Movie; Any Choir who receives straight superior ratings at OMEA contest will receive a pizza party ~ (Courtesy of Mrs. Smith.)
*Students may receive individual incentive rewards in recognition of their participation and volunteerism. Individual rewards to be earned: Student listed as Choir Student of the Month on Mrs. Smith’s webpage; A positive email sent to parents’ email address; A Pizza party for selling 15 tubs of cookie dough; Certificate, pin, and/or an award presented to those individual who participate in OMEA Solo & Ensemble contest and earn a Superior or Excellent rating; The ‘Star Character Award’ for your contributions to the activities and events before, after or during summer break and not getting more than 2 marks per quarter.
GRADING POLICY
6 th /7 th /8 th Grade Choir grades are distributed into ‘weighted categories’. Every assignment falls into one of the following weighted categories. All assignments and events will be put into one of the weighted categories. These category percentages will fluctuate from quarter to quarter, depending on the groups’ activities. Vocabulary sheets/Worksheets and/or puzzles 10%Participation (2 points daily) 20%Choir Concert(s) or contests 25% or 30%
*NOTE: Concert grade will include: (80% Attendance & participation / 20% Dress code ) Sight Singing or Vocal Test (students may request to be tested privately) 20% or 25%Extra Concerts/events (Dress Rehearsals/Retirement Villages/Assisted living) 10%(during school/ required)Tests/Quizzes (Vocabulary or Circle of 5th’s) 15%
Communication between Student, Director, and Parent
*Students & parents should stay informed weekly by checking Mrs. Smith’s teacher webpage on the Ankeney website at: http://www.beavercreek.k12.oh.us/teachers/ams/smith/On my teacher webpage, announcements are made weekly on the home page. Also under Calendar events , you will find a monthly calendar listing all concerts and events for the year. It is ultimately the students responsibility to use this website in communicating and keeping others informed~namely: Parents, teachers, coaches, other students so there are no miscommunications. Check weekly for updates, changes and additions throughout the school year. You also have the Ankeney Choral Handbook with concert events and dates listed chronologically. Please mark your calendars carefully so as to avoid conflicts. Students and parents can find the AMS Choir dates and events from the following locations: Your Choir Handbook, On the AMS school website on the AMS Calendar, on Mrs. Smith’s teacher webpage, on the grading programs listed under ‘Concert’ or Event” and finally, they are given out to individual students in the form of a ‘MEMO’ no less than 5 days prior to a concert event. There should be no excuse for being unaware of concert dates & events. Feel free to contact me anytime for questions regarding the concerts or events. My number is: Mrs. Smith at: 429-7567 Ext. #2650. *It is ultimately the students responsibility to ask for homework assignments in advance when they are planning to be absent from choir class. Failure to do so will result in penalty late points for that assignment. It is required to email or write a note explaining your absence at least 5 days before the absence. *Students who cannot attend a concert: Students/parents must notify the director at least 5 days prior to concert in writing and request to be granted an excused absence. ONLY those excused will be eligible to complete a concert credit report to compensate for that portion of their grade. ( See the portion on Concert Absences and/or excused absence in your Choral Handbook. )This report will take the place of the grade for the concert missed. It is crucial that you follow the criteria set forth on the criteria sheet. * When attending an in school field trip, rehearsal or performance , it is the students responsibility to ask teachers for homework assignments at least 3 days in advance and make arrangements with the teacher to turn in work missed. (see portion of handbook on concert attendance). In School performances count toward the students’ grade. It is crucial that students’ attend all in school dress rehearsals in preparation for a concert. Dress Rehearsals are important to achieve balance and blend within the choir.
Ankeney Middle School Choir Fund RaiserEvent Info: http://www.beavercreek.k12.oh.us/teachers/ams/smith/
(Stay updated weekly by using the site above)
THE ANNUAL CHORAL FUND RAISER …………..AUGUST 30TH thru…Sept 15th…
The choir & band department will be selling frozen cookie dough again this year in Aug/September. It was a huge success last year, as we increased in our profit margin in comparison to former years. Our goal this year is to improve on
the percentage of student participants in the fund raiser. We will earn 40% for each tub of cookie dough that is sold ($6.00)
*This fund raiser is a group effort in which students will be taking part in the selling, delivering, and collecting of frozen cookie dough from the company Otis Spunkmeyer. By participating, we are promoting the program and helping to maintain the longevity of the choir department. Purpose: To pay for items necessary for budget spending: Awards, Music, Busses for trips, Departmental equipment like: storage cabinets, risers, New music arrangements, Contest fees, Piano accompanists for contest, Class rewards (ex. pizza parties), Sound system rental, etc. *Last year, we purchased some new equipment (new boom box, a small SD recorder/camera, SD cards for contest, new music arrangements, awards for choir members, plus we went on many bus trips during school and outside school. This year, we need to replenish our funds to be able to afford our budget for the year. We plan on having a busy year and need your support! With all Ohio schools (including Beavercreek) getting less federal funding, we need your support more than ever this year! The choral music department budget money for this year is $0.00 ~ therefore, we need your help to fund all of our activities, field trips, contest fees, awards, and other extra expenses throughout the year. Our fund raiser is EXTREMELY important to balance the budget so we don’t have to cut activities and expenses. The AMS Choir budget for this year is planned at: $14,250.00. To afford this years' budget, we need to sell 2,375 tubs of cookie dough to afford the year. That's roughly 19 tubs per student (estimating the number of choir students @130 students total).
Considering our budget, Our goal this year will be: 20 tubs per student. Students will be taking orders for 2 weeks and turning in their order forms to Mrs. Smith by the designated due date. Those students who do not sell can collect ‘donations’ to compensate. A donation of $100.00 will make them eligible for the reward pizza party. *Note: All students can accept cash donations on behalf of the choir dept. in additional or in lieu of the fund raiser. Donations help to defray the costs of prizes and extra items that must be sold at full price or at cost in order to break even. In addition, donations are 100% profit!!!!
PRIZES awarded to all who participate!Students can receive wonderful prizes, depending on how many items they end up selling and collect for. (Check the Prize chart in fund raiser packet) *Incentives for participating in the fund raiser: 1. If you meet your goal of 20 tubs, you will be eligible for the reward pizza party during Advisory Class after the sale is over. 2. You will be eligible to choose from a variety of nice prizes depending on how much money or how many tubs you sell (see prize chart) 3. For every 5 tubs sold, students get their name in a drawing for fifteen (15) $10.00 ‘GREENE’ GIFT CARDS, plus a GRAND PRIZE gift of choice. The grand prize gift is valued somewhere between: $200-$300. 4. The top seller will receive a ‘Top Seller plaque’ that will be presented at the first concert. 5. Turning in a donation of $100.00 will earn you eligibility for the 'reward pizza party'.
IMPORTANT! Cookie dough will be frozen and needs to be kept in the FREEZER (can be kept out of freezer no longer than 4-6 hours) (*Unfrozen products cannot be sold or returned) Delivery should be made as soon as possible....if you cannot deliver right away, keep product in the freezer~ Money needs to be collected when you take the customers’ order. Turn in money when you turn in your order form(s) ~ Checks payable: Beavercreek City Schools/AMS Choir .
Taking Orders: *NOTE: Collect the money when you take orders. Checks payable to: Beavercreek City Schools/Ankeney Choir . Write legibly on the order forms. Turn in all money with order forms in an envelope with the students’ name, grade level on the outside of the envelope. You will be notified immediately if there are errors.
Product delivery: The week of: October 17th…(subject to change)… I will be at school until 7:00pm on the day of deliver to allow parents to pick up cookie dough after work hours. Just drive behind the building and come to DOOR 12S-the choir room) *NOTE: please keep in mind the importance of picking up orders on delivery date due & putting the items in the freezer at home; the products must be kept frozen within a 4-6 hour window…
The other ‘quick’ fund raiser is called: COMMUNITY DAYS ~Students sell coupon books for $5.00 & the buyer shops on Nov. 14th at any ElderBeerman Store using the booklet coupons. See website here~ http://www.communitydayevent.com/. *All students will be asked to sell 3 booklets each ($15.00) (Turn money in with order form & receive booklet on the spot!) 20%of each book sold goes to the Greene Ct. Animal Shelter!
Choir Concerts for 2011-2012 = Manditory Concert that counts toward you grade!Please mark these on your calendar NOW to avoid conflicts later!
Mon., Nov. 14 th , 2011 Workshop at BHS in the Auditorium - groups involved: AMS Choirs (grades
6-7-8 & Ferguson Middle School Choirs, Acappella Choir. Workshop conducted by: Mrs. Sharon Busch, H.S. Choir Dir.
Tues., Nov. 29 th , 2011 “A Christmas Carol” (the musical) AMS 6 th Grade Choir field trip to Victoria Theatre~ This will be a ‘matinee’ performance during school for the first 50 students/parents to turn in ticket orders with their reservation fee. We will meet in the AMS IMC @ 8:25am.~leave @ 8:30am~show starts at 9:30am~returning back to Ankeney by 1:30p.m. Student/Chaperone ticket cost is: $9.00. Checks will be payable to: Ankeney P.T.O./CHOIR Please bring $5.00 for lunch at McDonald's/Arby’s for after the show. More information will follow in the Fall! Dress code: Regular school attire. (Students will be singing excerpts from this show!) (Pending administrative approval)
Dec. 1st, 2011 Ankeney Choir/ShowChoir Winter Concert- (2nd quarter~30% of grade) to be held at B.H.S.in the auditorium. Begins at 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.. Performing groups will be Ankeney Connection Show Choir, Select Vocal Ensemble, AMS 6th Grade choir, & AMS 7th/8th Grade Choir . Dress Code~Concert Semi-formal (20% of grade)
*The Ankeney 7th/8th grade Choir will be in charge of set up and tear down for this concert and must meet in the auditorium at 6:25 p.m. All students are to arrive for sign in at @ 6:30p.m., sign your name on sign in sheets which will near the entrance of the auditorium inside the commons/café. Sit with parents during the concert until called to the stage for your performance. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Dec. 15th, 2011 H.S./MS Choral Winter Concert- (2nd quarter~25% of grade) To be held at B.H.S. in the auditorium. Begins at 6:30 p.m. .Performing groups: Ferguson 8th choir, Ankeney 7th/8th Grade Choir, A Cappella & Friends Show choir. Members! Please meet in the auditorium for attendance at 6:00 p.m. The concert usually begins early with a run through on stage of the combined number @6:30pm. PARENTS! Please sit with students in our reserved section in the back of auditorium on the southeast side. Follow Concert Dress Code~Concert Semi-Formal!( 20% of grade ) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Friday, December 16th, 2011~ AMS Holiday In School Assemblies @AMS New Gym~Dress Code: Regular School Attire*(10-15 % of students grade)Assemblies: Period 1 (6th Choir); Periods 2+3 (7/8th Choir & Select Ensemble) (8:45am - 11:43am)Groups involved: AMS 6-7-8 Choirs + AMS Bands
Thurs. Jan. 19th 2012…….Beavercreek High School Choir Auditions ~ *Auditions will take place during school, Periods 6 or 7 in room #146 (choir room) with B.H.S. Choir Director, Sharon Busch. If a student is absent, email or call Mrs. Busch to reschedule @: [email protected]*A sign-up sheet will be posted on the AMS choir door within a week of the auditions. Audition requirements for Current Choir students: Sing your part on “Winter Storm” in a trio (SAB) Students will be put in trios & practice during choir class. Also: Sight Sing using our sight singing booklet using Solfege Syllables. Audition requirements for Non Choir students: Be prepared in advance to sing a song of your choice. You may either bring an accompaniment on CD/Cassette, sheet music, OR it is possible, but not suggested that you can sing a cappella. You will also be asked to demonstrate your ability to Sight- Sing.
Tues. , March 13th, 2012 AMS Choir/Show Choir Concert - (3rd quarter~30 % of final grade)To be held at B.H.S. auditorium starting at 7:00 p.m. Choir members need to be there at 6:30p.m. to sign in. Performing groups are: Ankeney 6th Choir, Ankeney 7/8th Grade Choir, & Ankeney Connection Show Choir. Dress Code : Concert Semi-Formal (20% of grade)
Monday, March 5h, 2012…..Ankeney Talent Show Try-outs….Ankeney Choir Room4:00pm- 6:30pm (or whenever finished)
Monday, March 19st, 2012…Ankeney Talent Show Dress Rehearsal…Ankeney New Gym4:00pm -6:30pm
Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012 Ankeney Talent Show…Ankeney New Gym @7pm
Tues., April 17 th , 2012 “West Side Story” AMS Choir field trip to the Ohio Theatre in Columbus, Ohio. This will be an evening performance for the first 50 students or parents to turn in ticket orders with their money. Meet in the AMS lobby @ 5:45pm; Leave Ankeney at 6:00pm~show begins 8pm~Return back to AMS by 12:00am. Student/Chaperone ticket cost is: $37.00. Checks will be payable to: Ankeney P.T.O./CHOIR *You might want to bring $10.00 for a beverage at the theatre. Reservation form will be given out in the Fall! Dress code: ‘Smart Casual’ (see dress code section of handbook) (this field trip is pending administrative approval)
*Donations accepted at the door ($3.00 per person) all proceeds go to the Ankeney PTO General fund.
Wed., April 4th, 2012….In School Talent Show Assemblies~Periods 1,2,& 3 (Grade level assemblies)
▲Sat. April 21st, 2012 O.M.E.A. Solo & Ensemble Contest (Optional) Brookville H.S/Middle School is the potential contest site. Additional contest details to follow! *Note: The conflict date for this contest is April 14 ☼~Please keep this in mind when choosing this event. Anyone in 7th or 8th Grade choir can participate in this event. If you take private voice/piano lessons, your instructor can choose your piece or song (there is a ‘suggested’ list on the webpage under shared docs). Entry fee is required and cost is $15.00 for each solo entry. Due dates to turn in entry fees & registration form must be adhered to in order to meet the contest registration deadline date. Participants will be taking a school bus to the contest site & leave EARLY on 4/21. Students may wish to provide their own transportation. (Alt. Transportation request forms must be filled out~available in this packet, from the office, & on my teacher webpage) Ensemble members do not have to pay entry fees. Dress Code: Concert Semi-Formal
*Ankeney Connection Show choir auditions will be held Mid-May……….t.b.a. Contact Jason Enneking for more information…… [email protected] (You must be a member of Band or Choir to be a performer for the Showchoir) *Requirements: Perform with a CD accompaniment a fast tempo Disney or Broadway song and provide movement with your audition.
Saturday, May 19th, 2012~O.M.E.A. District XII Large Group Contest (4 th Quarter ~30 % of grade) Contest site is Beavercreek High School auditorium. This contest will involve the Ankeney 6 th Grade Choir & the Ankeney 7 th & 8 th Grade Choir . We will meet in the commons 45 minutes prior to performance time for sign in. (Performance times t.b.a) Parent may come watch/listen. Students will need to be picked up from BHS Commons after their performance. Requested performance times will be EARLY. Choir members need to follow dress code: Concert Semi-Formal(20% of grade). Two chaperones per grade level will be needed per group to help with attendance in the commons & to keep the group together prior to warm up times. *NOTE: After the performance, students & parents can purchase food & beverages in the commons while waiting for their ratings after the performance.
Thursday, May 24th, 2012 Ankeney Spring Choir Concert- (4th Quarter~25% of grade)
To be held at the B.H.S. Auditorium starting at 7:00 pm - 9:30p.m. Follow dress code (Concert Semi-Formal) and members need to be there at 6:30 p.m. to sign-in.. Performing groups are: Ankeney 6th Grade Choir, Ankeney & the AMS 7/8th Grade Choir. AMS Connection Show Choir will not be performing at this concert. (they have a Finale Concert in May) The following awards will be given out : Participation pins, medals with neck ribbons, Acrylic awards for Most Valuable Vocalist, Microphone trophies for Outstanding Vocalist per grade level, “Star Character Awards”, Certificates & pins for those choir students who received Superior or Excellent ratings at OMEA Competitions, and Music trophies for Select Jazz Vocal Ensemble members. *7th & 8th Grade Choir Students need to turn in $1.00 for the tribute at the end of the concert.
PARENTS: Dress code counts for 20% of the students’ concert grade . Please check your childs’ outfit in advance for school appropriate clothing before they leave the house! Things to consider for Concert Semi-Formal Attire: Dress length, ( should be mid-thigh ~finger tips or lower), Shoulder straps (straps must be 2 fingers thick on the shoulder), Suit Jacket and/or Tie. Check each Concert event for specifications on what the dress code is for that event! You need to adhere to the school dress code when choosing your outfits.~ If your teacher would not approve, then don’t wear it. (teachers to consider for approval: Mrs. Downing, Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Back, Mrs. Ritzi, Mrs. Canfield, Mrs. Brod, or Mr. Busch)
CONCERT DRESS CODE -Semi-Formal
Boys: Dress pants (no jeans) dress shirt (long sleeved/button down), Suit Jacket and/or tie and dress shoes (no tennis shoes). There is no color preference. Girls: Dress, skirt or dress pants (no denim material or capri’s), dress shirt, dress shoes (no tennis shoes). (Please follow school dress code when choosing length & straps.) There is no color preference. HAIR: Groomed-There are no requirements as to specific hair style.
SHOWCHOIR members will be wearing their show choir outfits during all concerts when their group is also performing at that concert. The exception for this is a concert in December with Ferguson & the High School Choirs, the last concert in May and OMEA Large Group Contest ~ all of which the show choir is not performing.
Dress code: ‘Smart Casual’~ (For Theatre Field trips ) For boys: This attire consists of dress trousers or chinos ~ a longs sleeve dress Shirt, leather loafers or dressy slip ons, dress socks and optional sport coat. For girls: it consists of slacks or a skirt (long or short), a blouse or turtleneck, or a sweater coordinated to the outfit, hosiery or socks with boots, flats (leather, suede, or fabric) or mid-heel shoes.
Concert Etiquette1. For all choir concerts, students should arrive on time, usually 30 minutes prior to concert start time. If you arrive late, do not enter the performance area until the performer is finished with that particular song. 2. During concerts, please turn off any electronic devices that may cause a distraction to the performers during the concert. It is a rule for OMEA contests/events that there is to be no recording devices during the performances. Participating groups can be disqualified from the event for failure to comply. 3. Students are expected to warm up their voices on their way to the concert or at home before leaving for the concert. Students will be taught in class how to conduct their own Warm Ups. 4. All choir students need to sit with their parents, guardian or an adult during the concert in the auditorium. There will not be a reserved section in the auditorium for choir members. An emcee will call each group to the stage when it is time for them to perform. One of the veteran choir students will lead the group to the back of the stage and back to the auditorium before/after their performance. 5. Students need to SIGN-IN when they arrive. Parent volunteers will be monitoring the sign in sheets at a table, near the entrance of the auditorium inside the commons/café. Sheets are pulled 5 minutes prior to start time. *There will be a 2 point deduction for failure to sign in. Notify Mrs. Smith in advance if you are going to be late, then, only One point is deducted for an ‘informed tardiness’. 6. Please stay for the entire concert in support of all performing groups. It is disheartening to see your audience walking out before the performance is over, or before you’ve had a chance to hear all the groups perform. Most AMS concerts usually last 1 ½ hours. (If there is a “special” circumstance requiring the student/parent to leave early, then don’t leave until after a group has finished their performance.)
A Quarterly Concert is either 25% or 30% of the student’s quarter grade. There is at least one concert for each quarter in the grading period. Concerts are like the final exam in a math or science class. They are what we are preparing for and work so hard for during our rehearsals in class. Some groups rehearse before and after school for these performances. *Please make every effort to work out any conflicts with other activities, knowing that this is a ‘team effort’ and individually, concerts/events do count toward their grades. Excused absences are: Illness, a wedding, family loss or some other unforeseen emergency in which the student has missed 1 or more day’s from school before the concert date, on the day of the concert, and/or after the concert. A school sponsored Sport team game in which the student is needed to complete the team for that game is considered excused. *If the student obtains an excused absence, we will be able to work out an alternate assignment for them to prepare and turn in for credit.
Unexcused absences are: *Any school sponsored extra-curricular conflicts such as sport practices or dance team rehearsals, auditions or evening appointments. *Any non-school sponsored sport game or practice will be unexcused. (considered recreational league type activities) *Private music lessons are unexcused absences. *Transportation conflicts need to be communicated and worked out in advance. “Having no ride” is not an excuse to miss a mandatory concert or event. *If the student decides to attend Any extra-curricular performance with another performing group is considered unexcused, however, the student may prepare a concert credit report and receive ½ credit for missing the concert.
Obtaining an excused absence: In order to obtain an excuse from a concert, student & Parent/guardian must notify the director by submitting a letter or email that includes an explanation as to why they need to miss a concert at least one week before the concert event. The director will notify the student & parent/guardian as to whether to not the student was granted an excused absence within 1 or 2 days. Failure to notify the director in advance as required will result in partial credit if the student receives an ‘excused absence’. * Mark your calendars NOW in order to avoid any potential future conflict. If a student is granted an excused absence from a major concert event, they will be required to prepare a 'Concert Credit Report' (see director for report topic and criteria sheet) and turn in the report before the designated due date. (Usually 5 school days after issued) *Conflicts with other activities need to be worked out for mandatory concerts/events that count toward the students’ grade. For any bus trips the choir takes, ****ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION REQUEST FORMS are available in this packet & from the office for students who will be picked up from the performance site, or will not be riding the bus to/from the event. The form MUST be filled out & signed at least 5 days in ADVANCE by parent/guardian, & then turned into the office to be given to the principal or assistant principal for signature. They will then give the form back to the director. For any bus trips the choir takes, ****FIELD TRIP RELEASE WAIVER & INDEMNITY FORM must be filled out for those students who need to ride with another parent and student to or from that field trip. For any In School Performances students are expected to perform with the attending group and represent themselves as an individual, their school, and their director. They will count toward their grade. Students are expected to act responsibly in adhering to school rules during the trip. Students are also told and are to be held accountable to ask for their assignments from their teachers at least 3 days in advance, and make arrangement with them to turn work or make up any tests/quizzes. Failure to perform your responsibilities could result in repercussions set forth by that individual teacher.
Parent/Guardian Signature (Note: Return this signed sheet with the report….5 points)
Reason for missing the event/concert:
*Report Topic________________________Details about the report: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________DUE DATE: _______________________*This sheet must be returned with parent/guardian signature along with your report . (5 points)
Criteria:
1. 400-500 words (dates & #’s do not count)2. Hand written ONLY ….Write legibly & check for grammatical errors. 3. Rewrite the information in your own words (do not copy verbatim from your
references. (This is considered plagiarism and the penalty for that is a “0” first first offenders)
4. One sided only (do not write on the back of your papers) 5. Use 8 1/2 X 11 sheet of white lined paper . (10 points) 6. Use paragraph form(+4) and make sure the information is in chronological
order. 7. Use black or blue ink (no pencil or different colored pen) 8. References: Websites, books, magazines, internet, etc.9. Include a bibliography page(this is a listing of all references and or websites
on a separate sheet of paper (10 points) use the AMS English dept. guidelines for preparing a bibliography (all students receive these from their English teachers)
For questions regarding this assignment, contact Mrs. Smith @ [email protected]
Literature Selection PolicyAs a choral musician, it is necessary to be tolerant of other religions and to treatthe singing of religious music as a performance. The art of singing in four-part harmony and even our system of writing music was developed by the Roman Catholic Church and is a tradition of Western Civilization. So while it is historically true that the Christian religion has been a major source of inspiration for much of the world’s great music, religious differences can become points of understanding between people.
Jewish Synagogue canting became Gregorian chants of the early Christian Church, and Hebrew folksongs are some of the most beautiful melodies ever sung. George Frederick Handel, the court composer of King George I of England and composer of The Messiah (considered one of the greatest choral works ever written), also wrote an oratorio called 'Judas Macabeus' which is based on the Old Testament ~hero of the Hebrew people.
There is often controversy over singing choral music due to the text, and whilesome would wish to censor what the choir sings, the Music Department in conjunction with the Beavercreek School District and community leaders has adopted a very clear policy concerning the choral curriculum. In keeping with that policy, Beavercreek Vocal Music Program will always include a variety of musical subject matter including some pieces which have been religiously inspired. Music is selected on the basis of the highest standards for teaching musical independence (reading) and choral performance, and is programmed with the audience in mind. Much of the literature is chosen directly from the Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA)’s contest lists. This list has grown to include multicultural pieces by non-American composers. Others are from standard or “classic” choral repertoire heard at performances and educational conference or by community or student suggestion.
Much attention is given to singing American choral literature including African American spirituals, jazz, and tunes of the American Musical Theatre. While every person is entitled to his or her opinion, discussion of personal preferences or religious beliefs has no real place in the choral classroom. It is the responsibility of the choir director to select music that is appropriate for the students’ academic needs, understanding, and musical ability. It is the duty of the choral performer to learn that music to the best of his or her ability and to perform it for the benefit of an audience.
Because so much choral music is religious and there is dominance of religious music in serious choral music, the choirs will include both sacred and secular music throughout the year. In order to avoid First Amendment violations, the choirs will attempt to not sing only religious music and will not focus on a particular holiday or denomination within a concert. We will strive to encourage all members to participate with the choir in singing a vast variety of music from many different walks of life and cultures.
PRIVATE INSTRUCTORS & STUDIOS
Ankeney Middle School Choral Department is providing the following list of private instructors, studios and others for you to choose from for private study on any instrument (the voice is considered an instrument and should be treated as such.) This list is added to periodically throughout the school year. *It is recommended that students should make every effort to learn how to play an instrument in addition to learning how to sing. It will only improve your musicianship. Private teachers charge between $12-$50 per half hour lesson, depending on the instructor and the studio. If you are currently taking lessons from someone that would like to be on this list, please have them contact me either by phone (937) 429-7567 (Ex. #2650) or email. [email protected]
www.beavercreekpianoteachers.orgAn individual listing of private teachers in the Beavercreek Piano Teachers Association. Cheri Warner is President. They have an 'Allegro Jr. Music Club' coordinated by Angie Wickizer.
The Piano Preparatory School……(937)426-6920; 3899 Indian Ripple Rd. in Beavercreek; 45430. Jennifer Shoup, owner & instructor. Summer Music Programs available in addition to private lessons on piano, voice, Guitar & Flute. Beginning Piano Program (ages 5-8), Adult Group Piano Class & Contemporary Piano Class. Teachers: Jennifer Shoup (piano), Stephanie Lytle (voice), Danny Voris(guitar), etcWebsite: www.pianopreparatoryschool.com
McCutcheon Music Studio.....(937) 435-9877.....42 Marco Lane in Centerville;...Owner: Jim McCutcheon-guitarist. Mr. McCutcheon is an instructor & owner. They have recitals at the Dayton Arts Institute.
Wasson Music Center......(937) 436-5800; 35 Marco Lane in Centerville......Owner: Carol Wasson; They sell sheet music, methods books for almost all series, accompaniment tracks and music gifts. If they don't have it, they can order it. They have recitals in their recital hall at the store.
Wright State University...(937) 775-2787....Victoria Chadbourne (community music division coordinator) Students have the opportunity to study with university faculty or advanced students within the facilities on campus. $24.00- $48.00 dollars per hour lesson; $12-$24 per half hour lesson for voice (depending on the instructor)MAPP (Musical Theatre/Acting Preparatory Program) Ages 13-18 call (937) 775-3501; or http://www.wright.edu/theatre/MAPP
Private Vocal Teachers (updated Aug. 2010) Darin Jolliffe-Haas- Home phone # 937-643-3468 ~ cell # 937-305-6872Joan Reynolds……(937) 312-0483; Kettering, Ohio ….teaches private voice lessons~ [email protected] Holly Smith……..937-259-0605 ~<[email protected](also plays guitar)Karen Kelley……937-433-1100 ..Teaches private voice lessons…Synergy Music Studio
This form is for students who wish to ride with another students’ parent)I, _______________________________________, parent and/or natural or legal guardian of _____________________________, a minor child (hereinafter referred to as “Parent” and “Child”, respectively), on behalf of myself and on behalf of said Child, our heirs, executors or administrators, and assisgns, for and in consideration of permitting said Child to participate in the activities described in Paragraph (1) below, which consideration I accept as valuable consideration, and hereby acknowledge and accept as adequate, hereby agree as follows:
1. That said Child is to be permitted to participate in the ___________________________________ in ___________________________, on_________________, 200__ (hereinafter referred to as “Trip”), as a member of the __________________________________________________ at ________________________________________________________, and as part of the total education program offered through the Beavercreek City Schools, during the _________ school year.
2. That I fully acknowledge that participating in such Trip exposes said Child to potential hazards, may be dangerous and that as a result of said Child’s participation in the aforesaid Trip, the possibility exists that said Child may incur physical injury or injuries as a result of his/her own action, non-action or negligence, and/or the action, non-action or negligence of another person or persons, and/or the action, or non/action or negligence of an entity or entities.
3. That in consideration for said Child being allowed to participate in the aforesaid Trip, I, as Parent, hereby agree to release, discharge, indemnify and hold harmless the Board of Education of the Beavercreek City School District, Beavercreek, Ohio, its Board Members, administrators, teachers, chaperones, employees, volunteers, persons providing the motor vehicles on such trip, motor vehicles operators, and co-participants in the Trip, students and representatives of the Board of Education of the Beavercreek City School District, and any other person, persons or entity having anything to do with organizing, directing, or assisting in carrying out any activities associated with the Trip, including transportation to and from Beavercreek, Ohio, and during the trip, whether such person or entity is or is not an employee or agent of the Beavercreek City School District (hereinafter collectively referred to as Released Parties) from any and all rights, claims, and/or causes of action I may have or which may arise, in my own right, or on behalf of said Child, as a result of said Child’s participation in the aforesaid Trip, including, but not limited to, any physical injury which may occur to said Child as a result of his/her participating in said Trip and/or arising out of any motor vehicle accident while on said Trip.
Also, I fully recognize that the Beavercreek City School District is not providing any transportation for this Trip and that all transportation to, from and during the trip will be provided by the following parents of students at Beavercreek High School who are driving the vehicles indicated below, which vehicles are owned by the indicated individuals. I further acknowledge and agree that the Beavercreek City School District and/or its administrators, employees and agents have no control over the situation of the mode of transportation for this Trip, the selection of the vehicles and/or drivers used, and that the control of each such vehicle is the sole responsibility of its owner or the person driving the vehicle. I hereby consent to having my child ride in one or more of the following vehicles during this trip: 2340 F6 February, 1999 …….
Vehicle Owner Driver
4. That I, as Parent, further agree to indemnify and hold harmless the aforementioned Released Parties of and from any and all claims, causes of action or expenses arising because of any claim which may hereafter be presented by anyone, or loss, damage or personal injury as a result of the aforesaid Child’s participation in the aforesaid Trip, including, but not limited to medical and/or hospital expenses.
5. That I, as Parent, further waive any right, claim and/or cause of action I may have or which may arise, in my own right, or on behalf of said Child, as a result of said Child’s participation in the aforesaid Trip, including, but not limited to, asserting a claim as a third party beneficiary of any insurance policy which may be owned, possessed, or in effect at the time of the aforesaid Trip and insuring the aforesaid Released Parties.
6. This Release, Waiver, and Indemnity Agreement shall be interpreted under the laws of the State of Ohio and is being executed in Ohio to be deemed valid in all states where any of the activities in connection with the Trip are conducted or engaged in.
I have read this Trip Release, Waiver and Indemnity Agreement and fully understand the terms and conditions thereof, and I voluntarily sign the same of my own free will and accord. WITNESS my hand this ___________ day of __________________, ________.
To Principal/Choir Director: As Parents/Guardian of the student: ______________________________________________ it is understood that the usual school policy regarding school sponsored student trips is that students leaving school by bus must also return by bus. Unusual circumstances have arisen, as described below, that requires our son/daughter to return home with us (the parent or guardian) rather than the above mentioned school bus. We, therefore, give our complete approval and assume responsibility for the safety and well-being of said student immediately upon detachment from the school choral event. **Notice: It is understood that the request must be an unusual circumstance and may not be approved after the proper form has been submitted. Reason for Request ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________ ______________Parent/Guardian Signature Date
This Form is to be returned to the Choir Director upon completion. August, 2011
Acknowledgment Sheet *Return this page to Mrs. Smith before Friday, September 2nd, 2011 (This sheet counts as 3 point toward students’ grade)
____________________________________________/___________________________ Parent/Guardian’s Signature Student name
*This signature verifies the acknowledgement of the contents in this packet, including concert/event dates, grading policy including excused absences and Concert Credit Report, and Dress Code requirements for all concerts, and private lessons information. You may access this packet and all its contents on Mrs. Smith’s school webpage listed under, Choir Handbook.
Contact Section (This section must be filled out for contact purposes & to set up a distribution list with the information)
Students Name_____________________ Class Period (Circle) 4…..6…7; Grade Level (Circle) 6th…..7th…..8th
__________________________________________ ________________________Parent/Guardian Email address (please print legibly) Home Phone #
Volunteer Section ~(Each parent is asked to volunteer for at least 1 item below)
Our program depends on parent volunteers to participate in choral activities. Please read the following list of volunteer duties. You can volunteer to sign up for one or more of those listed by circling the duties you would be interested in helping out with. You will then be contacted by the director to help out by email or phone. Once the spot is filled, it will be posted online. Here is a list of the volunteer duties:
1. Pass out concert programs at concerts near the entrance to the high school auditorium . (arrival time at H.S. -6:25 p.m.) 2. Monitor sign in sheets at Concerts (table set up outside the high school auditorium (Arrival time at H.S. -6:25p.m.)
3. Assist with lining up choir students backstage before they perform at Concerts (you can sit in audience during their performance! )4. Helping out with the annual fund raiser (cookie dough) This is both during & after school hours. (Details: Helping with order forms/counting the number of cookie dough orders per student to turn in to the company, Distributing fund raiser COOKIE DOUGH products when they come in, Counting money to verify deposit amounts, etc5. Helping out with the Ankeney Talent Show (helping with dress rehearsal giving tips, auditions, collecting money at the door, etc.).6. Chaperoning any of the field trips: (*all field trips are pending administrative approval) All of these involve riding the bus with students) *Field Trips: OMEA Solo & Ensemble/ OMEA Large Group Competition in May 2012/ Recruit Performance during school day/Potential Field trips to see West Side Story & The Christmas Carol (there is a cost per ticket involved) / Field trips to Trinity community/ etc ….7. OTHER (Please write below this page any other way that you would like to volunteer your services to assist this year to make your childs musical experience the best possible.) Circle volunteer duties you would be interested in helping out with:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7CHOIR EMERGENCY MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION FORM
(This sheet must be returned to Mrs. Smith with parent/guardian signature by Fri., Sept 2nd)( (Counts 3 points toward students’ grade)
STUDENT NAME:_____________________________________Choir Grade Level:_________________________________Purpose: To enable parents/guardians to authorize the provision of emergency treatment for children who become ill or injured while under school authority, when parents/guardians cannot be reached.
Residential Parent/Guardian:Mother’s Name:_____________________________________Home phone:______________________________ Work phone:_______________________________Cell:______________________________________
Father’s Name:_____________________________________ Home phone:_______________________________Work phone:________________________________Cell:_______________________________________
Local Hospital:______________________________ Phone:______________________________________
In the event reasonable attempts to contact me have been unsuccessful, I hereby give my consent for:1) the administration of any treatment deemed necessary by above named doctors, or, in the event the designated preferred
practioner is not available, by another licensed physician or dentist; and2) the transfer of the child to any hospital reasonably accessible.
This authorization does not cover major surgery unless the medical opinions of two other licensed physicians or dentists, concurring in the necessity for such surgery, are obtained prior to the performance of such surgery.
Facts concerning the child’s medical history, including allergies, medications being taken, and any physical impairment to which a physician should be alerted:___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Date:___________________ignature of Parent/Guardian:___________________________________________________________
PART II: REFUSAL TO CONSENT:I do not give my consent for emergency medical treatment of my child. In the event of illness or injury requiring emergency treatment, I wish the school authorities to take the following actions: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Date:___________________Signature of Parent/Guardian:___________________________________________________________
