CHORAL ARTS I SYLLABUS
8/15
Virginia A. Wagner
Director of Choral Arts, LNHS
Work: 704-799-8555 ext. 1287
Email: vwagner@iss.k12.nc.us
WildCat Vocal Symphony Mission Statement
The Lake Norman High School Choral Department will provide an encouraging, supportive environment in
which choral arts students will be given the opportunity to expand their musical knowledge and performance
experiences through a sequential developmental music curriculum. It is our belief that the study of choral music
instills a sense of pride and accomplishment; it fosters higher level thinking skills, self-discipline and
accountability to one’s self, the ensemble, and the community.
Choral Arts I is a performance based course. This is an entry-level course into high school choral study. Each
student will be assessed for their performance and theory level at the beginning of the course and will be given
level appropriate material for the remainder of the term.
This course will offer large ensemble singing, solo opportunities, small ensemble singing, and sight-reading and
theory studies.
Students will be assessed according to the NC Essential Standards for Vocal Music.
B.ML.1.1 Use steady tone while performing
B.ML.1.2 Illustrate Fundamental techniques of singing properly with a diverse and varied repertoire
B.ML.1.3 Recognize expressive elements (dynamics, timbre, blending, phrasing)when singing a varied
repertoire
B.ML.2.1 Recognize whole, half, quarter, eighth, sixteenth, and dotted not and rest durations in 2/4, ¾ and
4/4 meters
B.ML.2.2 Interpret standard notation symbols for pitch B.MR.1.3 Identify criteria for evaluating
performances, compositions and musical ideas and apply the criteria in
personal listening and performing
B.ML.2.3 Recognize standard notation symbols for basic elements of music (pitch, rhythm, dynamics,
tempo, articulation, expression)
B.ML.3.1 Produce short, rhythmic improvisations using a variety of traditional and non-traditional sound
sources
B.ML3.2 Create simple rhythmic and/or melodic compositions using a variety of traditional and non
traditional sound, notation and technological sources
B.MR.1.1 Illustrate perceptual skills by moving to, answering questions about and describing aural
examples of music of various styles and cultures
B.MR.1.2 Analyze aural examples of music representing diverse genres, styles and cultures in terms of the
basic elements of music and their interrelationships
B.CR.1.1 Use music to explore concepts in world history and relate them to significant events, ideas and
movements from a global context
B.CR.1.2 Understand the relationships between music and concepts from other areas
B.CR.1.3 Understand laws regarding the proper access, use and protection of music
B.CR.1.4 Identify basic health and wellness issues that performing artists often experience
B.CR.1.5 Compare the various roles that musicians can and do perform and the conditions under which
music is performed
Attendance is crucial to success in this course. Students cannot expect to excel if they are not present and on
time daily. The success of the choir depends on each member; therefore, the entire class suffers when one
member is not present.
Students will be receiving grades for daily participation, vocabulary assessment, sight-reading, music theory,
SmartMusic, and concert performance.
Our school music department will be using SmartMusic® to help students practice and perfect their music this
year. Attached is a letter detailing what SmartMusic is and how it will impact your student this year. Although I
do not require families to purchase a SmartMusic subscription, I do highly recommend it.
On a Scale of 1-4 Students will be assessed as follows
General Assignments
Daily Participation/Homework
Quizzes/Smart Music Assessments
Performances
Written Final Exam
1
2
3
4
20% of final grade
Each semester there are a variety of concert opportunities. First semester annual performances include Cabaret
(Oct. 24th), Winter Concert (Dec. 17th). Attendance at all concerts is mandatory. Failure to attend the concerts
will result in the student's final grade being dropped at least one letter grade. Make up opportunities are at the
discretion of the director and will generally be the student’s cumulative raw SmartMusic grade as of the date of
the concert.
Students should come to class with the following supplies
 Black ½” 3-ring binder
 Sheet protectors
 Pencils (Colored recommended)
 magazine holders (optional and available through teacher)
 paper
All students are encouraged to participate in various fundraisers throughout the semester to assist in purchasing
various need of the choral department. The choral department does not have a “budget” from the school. All
funds for supplies, music, sound equipment, activities, substitutes, transportation fees, etc. are raised by our
fundraising efforts. Thank you in advance for your efforts and support of our program.
Fundraising events we already have on our calendar are: 9/19: Yard Sale, 10/10 Mattress Sale, /10 Cookie
Dough Sale, 11/14 Chili-Cook-off, 12/5 Applebee’s Pancake Breakfast.
I will use many forms of communication (including email, my webpage, and Edmodo) to help keep parents and
students abreast of activities and events in our department. Please help me help you by checking these avenues
of communication regularly. I will post student codes for Edmodo on my board (choral arts code is: r2qf5);
parents can access their Edmodo code by going to their student’s home page to view their code or emailing me
to have it sent to them. I will offer extra credit for all students who are registered for my class on Edmodo as
well as for each parent who registers!
I am very excited to be teaching your student this year. Feel free to contact me any time via phone or email.
Virginia A. Wagner
Director of Choral Arts
LNHS
Work: 704-799-8555 ext. 1287
Email: vwagner@iss.k12.nc.us
Please fill out the information on this side, sign the back and return this page acknowledging you
have received and read the contents of the Choral Arts I Syllabus. My receipt of this page will
be your student’s first ‘A’ in chorus this year!
Student Name:________________________
Email:______________________________
Home phone:_________________________
Address:____________________________
Cell phone:__________________________
Parent(s) Contact information
Name:______________________________
Email:______________________________
Home phone:_________________________
Address:____________________________
Cell phone:__________________________
Name:______________________________
Email:______________________________
Home phone:_________________________
Address:____________________________
Cell phone:__________________________
Please initial by the dates below acknowledging you have been notified of
required concerts.
_____ Cabaret (Oct. 24th 7pm-10pm)
_____Winter Concert (Dec. 17th 7pm-10pm)
PROJECT, WEB, PHOTO AND VIDEO RELEASE FORM
A picture of your child or work created by your child may be included in a classroom project.
We may use the resulting project in one or more of the following ways:
• Use as a demonstration project/activity in educational workshops, classes, and/or
conferences;
• Use as a sample project/activity on CDs created by Iredell-Statesville Schools for use in
educational workshops and student classrooms;
• Post work on the school or ISS webpage;
• Submit as samples to program publishers or as grant and contest entries;
• Use portions of the project on a videotape made during a student presentation of the
project or in broadcasts or videotapes demonstrating computer media in general.
• From time to time, the opportunity may arise for your child to be photographed* or
interviewed by district personnel or local news media regarding a school event or
activity.
This information may be used in local media transmissions, district promotional publications, on
the district website, or in any other district medium.
*Photograph in this release form is intended to only refer to photos of your child alone. Group
photographs (2 or more), with no additional identifying information, are considered directory
information. Please refer to the section on FERPA for more information.
Please initial each of the following statements to which you agree:
I give permission to:
_____ Post a picture which includes my child on the ISS webpage (first name may be included)
_____ Post work/projects created by my child on ISS webpages
_____ Allow my child to be interviewed and/or photographed by local news media
(extracurricular clubs and sports teams are included)
_____ Use my child’s work as an example in other schools, workshops, or conferences
_____ Use my child’s photograph in district promotional publications and media
_____Post a video which includes my child on ISS webpages
Student name:___________________________________________________________________
School:________________________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Name:___________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature: ________________________________________________________
Date:__________________________________________________________________________
Congratulations Parents!
Welcome to F.A.C.E.S (Fine Art Creates Extraordinary Students), the booster organization for Lake
Norman High School’s Fine Arts Dept! We are so happy that your child has chosen to be a part of a
wonderful program at Lake Norman High School. For this reason you are automatically a member. There
are no membership fees involved; we just ask that you join with us so we can continue to give the muchneeded support to the Fine Arts Dept.
FACES will meet on the second Thursday of each month as needed throughout the school year.
Notice of the meetings will be made well in advance via email and Edmodo. We are asking that you or a
family member join us for at least 2 meetings per semester or in lieu of a meeting attend a Fine Arts
function. Will send reminders and notices of meetings and events via email so please make sure your
contact information is up to date.
Our focus is to be a resource to the teachers so that our students can develop their unique talents, and foster
a life long appreciation for the Arts. Parent participation is a vital component to the success of this
organization and your child’s experiences this year.
Throughout the school year, students in chorus and theatre classes have the opportunity to take part in
concerts, competitions and performances at school and in the region. Your volunteer help and support are
crucial to the continuity of these events.
Show Choir and Women's Ensemble students are required to wear performance attire for these
activities and pay a mandatory fee. The fee covers cleaning, maintenance, replacement and repair of the
attire and also helps with performance related expenditures. We respectfully request that all fees paid to
FACES be made by check and by the specified due date. This allows for accountability of payment. It
is very important that checks be made out to FACES and include student's name and the purpose of
payment in the check memo. Students are to place checks in the lock box on the wall in Ms. Wagner's
office. No cash payments will be accepted.
Thank you for your time and interest in FACES. We look forward to an enjoyable and enriching year for
the Fine Arts students of Lake Norman High School.
Ken Sauser and Cathy Eveson
Co-Presidents of FACES at Lake Norman, Inc.
Student Name_____________
Chorus Apparel
Class _________________
Due: 9/14/15
Choral Arts - OPTIONAL
Girls
Boys
Character shoes $40.00 ** Size _______
Character Shoes $40.00**
Size ______
Total
$__________________
Total
$______________
____________________________________________________________________
_____________________
Please make check out to : FACES
and write student name and “chorus fee” in check memo
Remember form and money are due by 9/14/15
UNIQUE IMAGES, INC.
Chorus Optional Attire (Warm Ups)
DUE BY: 9- 14 -15
STUDENT NAME: _______________________________________
Class ____________________________________________
(Show Choir, Women's Ensemble or Choral Arts)
Jerzees White Embroidered
Hooded Sweatshirt
$25.10_______Size______
Initials________
Grad. Year_______
Tricot Tri-Color Jacket
$31.50_______Size______
Name Embroidery
$
5.00_______Name_____________________
Tricot Black Pants
$22.00 _______Size______
Royal T-shirt (Choral Arts)
(Embroidery not available)
$10.70_______Size______
Fiber Reactive Multi Color
(Embroidery not available)
Ladies Shorts with WCVS Logo
$14.95_______Size_____
Men's Shorts with WCVS Logo
$10.90_______Size______
TOTAL:
$11.95_______Size______
$_______________________
Please Make Check Payable to FACES and write
student’s name & “warm ups” in check memo.
Thank you!