SHOW CHOIR 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.
Show Choir is a course study for students having already completed and or shown to excel in the techniques
taught in Choral Arts I and/ II. Advancement into higher levels of notation and rhythm exercises, chromatic,
natural minor, harmonic minor, and melodic minor scales and Curwen hand signs will be introduced. Students
will also be required to dance to selected music and participate in various local performances as well as national
competitions. Students in this course will be eligible to participate in the Gardner-Webb Festival in October
and, par allotment and in-house audition, to audition fall semester for the NCMEA Honors Chorus in
September. Those students who carry over from fall semester to the winter/spring semester will be eligible to
participate in the NCMEA Solo/Small Ensemble Festival (February), NCMEA All-State Choral Festival
(January), and the Mars Hill Choral Festival (February).
This course will offer ensemble singing, solo opportunities, small ensemble singing, dance, sight-reading,
SmartMusic, and theory studies.
Students will be assessed according to the NC Essential Standards.
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A.ML.1.1 Use refined tone and consistent pitch while performing music alone and collaboratively
A.ML.1.2 Use advanced technical and interpretive skills to sing or play difficult literature, which requires the ability to perform music with
complex rhythms and meters, attention to phrasing and interpretation, and subtle dynamic changes.
A.ML.1.3 Exemplify independence and collaboration as a musician.
A.ML.2.1 Interpret a variety of note and rest durations in simple duple, simple triple, simple compound, triple compound and mixed
meters.
A.ML.2.2 Interpret at sight standard notation symbols for pitch and rhythm in appropriate clefs, using extended staves and some nonstandard notations.
A.ML.2.3 Use standard notation symbols for pitch, rhythm, dynamics, tempo, articulation, and expression to notate personal musical ideas
and the musical ideas of others.
A.ML.2.4 Analyze how the elements of music are used, including the use of transpositions and clefs, in works of music.
A.ML.3.1 Use improvisation to create original melodies over given chord progressions, each in a consistent style, meter, and tonality
A.ML.3.2 Create original music using imagination and technical skill in applying the principles of composition.
A.MR.1.1 Execute the gestures of the conductor, including meter, tempo, dynamics, entrances, cut-offs, and phrasing, to elicit expressive
singing or playing.
A.MR.1.2 Analyze musical works using correct music terminology, in terms of the interaction of elements that make the works unique,
interesting, and expressive.
A.MR.1.3 Critique music in terms of aesthetic qualities, including how music is used to evoke feelings and emotions.
A.MR.1.4 Evaluate music performances, including one’s own, by comparing them to exemplary models.
A.CR.1.1 Interpret music from personal, cultural, and historical contexts.
A.CR.1.2 Understand the relationships between music and concepts from other areas.
A.CR.1.3 Summarize the ethical and legal issues surrounding the access and use of music in the 21st century.
A.CR.1.4 Implement effective strategies for recognizing, monitoring, and overcoming performance anxiety.
A.CR.1.5 Compare the use of characteristic elements, artistic processes, and organizational principles among the arts in different historical
periods and different cultures
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 assessments, sight-reading, theory, Smart Music
assessments, 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
Daily Participation/ General Assignments
Quizzes/Smart Music/
Performances
Written Final Exam
2
3
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20% of final grade
Each semester there are a variety of concert opportunities. First semester annual performances include the Cabaret
(October 24th) and Winter concert (December 17th); second semester the annual Spring concert (tentatively scheduled for
May26th), Baccalaureate, and Graduation. We are often invited to participate in local concerts and events. Students will
be given ample notification of these events so they can clear their schedules. 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 smart music
grade as of the date of the concert.
Students in this course are also eligible to attend the Spring Tour. Information about this event is in a separate packet.
Sight-reading, theory and SmartMusic assessments will be given at regular intervals.
Each student will be required to pay a $35 attire fee that covers cleaning, maintenance, replacement and repair of the attire
each semester. This will be collected by Sept. 14th and Feb. 15th. Families have the option to pay for both semesters at
this time, that payment is $70.
Students should come to class with the following supplies
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Black ½” 3-ring binder
Sheet protectors
Pencils (Colored recommended)
Magazine holders (optional and available through teacher)
Paper
Rehearsal attire (see attached form)
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 (women’s code is: crxhdg); 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.
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
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:______________________________
Home phone:_________________________
Cell phone:__________________________
Email:______________________________
Address:____________________________
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:_____________________________________________
Showformance Dress-out Procedures
1.
Uniform: Student may choose from one of the following:
a. LNHS PE uniform
b. LNHS Showformance dance apparel (see warm-up apparel form)
c. Basketball length shorts/yoga pants/sweatpants and t-shirt (no in-appropriate language on shirt, must meet school
dress code standards as specified in the LNHS Handbook online). If ANYONE is caught wearing sweat pants over their
regular pants the privilege to wear sweat pants/yoga pants will be revoked.
d. Shoes: Students are not permitted to dance barefoot, or in sandals, flip flops, or open toed shoes.
Ladies should wear character shoes unless otherwise specified
Men should wear approved dance shoes (shoes must lace)
e. Rentals: I will keep a few extra shirts/shorts for you to rent if you forget your uniform. If you need a rental it will
cost you your cell phone or car keys. Give “payment” to the teacher when you receive your uniform and it will be
returned to you when the uniform is returned.
2. Be on Time: You are expected to check-in in the chorus room by the tardy bell for attendance purposes. You will then have
5 minutes to change and report to either the auditorium or back to the class room for dance rehearsal. If you are not in
your place to begin rehearsal after 5 minutes you will receive a tardy.
3. Dressing out: You must dress out every day that is specified as a dance day. If you are absent the day before it is your
responsibility to find out if the next day will be a dance day. Ignorance is not an excuse. No dangling jewelry is to be worn
and cell phones must be left in your cubby/bag. If you do not dress out you do not dance and you will loose your
participation points for the day (20pt out of 100 for the week).
4. Dance rehearsal requires all of your attention. If you are asked to be quiet or pay attention repeatedly you will loose
participation points for the day. 3 call-outs in one period will result in a 30 min afterschool detention with me. 3
detentions with me will result in a regular 45 min after school detention. 2 45 min detentions will result in a 90 minute
detention and a call home to discuss your seriousness in taking this course.
Selection to participate in Showformance is a privilege, honor it!
Student Signature: ___________________________________________________
Parent Signature:________________________________________________
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 much-needed 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______________________Class ___________
Chorus Apparel
Due: 9/14/15
(Show Choir, Women's Ensemble or Choral Arts)
Show Choir Boys
(required items in bold )
Tux
*$35.00 PER SEMESTER or $70 FULL YEAR***
Character Shoes $40.00** Size _________
Total
$_____________________
NOTE: It is recommended that boy’s performance shirts be cleaned once each mid semester.
Show Choir Girls
(required items in bold)
Dress
*$35.00 PER SEMESTER or $70 FULL YEAR***
Bloomers
$20.00 (S M L XL)
Tights
$20.00 (PT S/M L/XL)
Character shoes
$40.00** Size ________
Earrings
$ 8.00
Total
$________________
Women's Ensemble (required items in bold)
Dress
*$35.00 PER SEMESTER or $70 FULL YEAR***
Earrings
$10.00
Character shoes $40.00 ** Size _______
Total
$__________________
*Cost covers cleaning, alterations, repair and replacement.
** leather character dance shoes with cushioned insole and rubber sole
*** If full year fee paid please circle above and return form
No need to pay fee for shoes, bloomers, tights second semester unless order required
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!