September 1, 2014
Dear Fourth Grade Parents,
Your child now has the option to partake in a wonderful musical opportunity! At North
Allegheny, all Fourth Grade students are given the chance to join musical ensembles and
encouraged to explore the musical talents he/she may possess. In Chorus ensembles,
students experience singing as a part of a large group, working and having fun together
to produce the most pleasant sounds. Chorus rehearsals are scheduled during the regular
school day. Please note that students are not pulled out of class to attend Chorus.
Our Fourth Grade Chorus ensemble performs two times during the school year. Listed
below are the dates for our upcoming performances for this school year.
WINTER CHORUS CONCERT SCHEDULE
After-School Rehearsal: Monday, December 7, 2015 from 3:30 pm-5:00 pm
Daytime Assembly: Tuesday, December, 8, 2015 at 2:15 pm
Evening Performance: Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at 7:00 pm (Call Time 6:30 p.m.)
SPRING CHORUS CONCERT SCHEDULE
After-School Rehearsal: Monday, May 16, 2016 from 3:30-5:00 pm
Daytime Assembly: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at 2:15 pm
Evening Performance: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. (Call Time 6:30 p.m.)
Please encourage your child and remind him/her that being a member of Chorus
requires commitment and dedication. Please see the attached Choral Ensemble
Expectations sheet and review these expectations with your child. Then, indicate via the
linked Google form whether your child intends to be a member of Chorus or declines
participation for this year. This form MUST be returned by ALL students in Fourth
Grade by Friday, September 4th, 2015 so that I may prepare for the correct number
of participating students. Only students who have returned their signed forms will be
permitted to attend chorus rehearsal.
I am looking forward to another great year of many enthusiastic Chorus students! Thank
you for your involvement and support in making the North Allegheny Choral Program a
success!
Sincerely,
Ms. Madeline Arnold
Vocal Music Teacher, McKnight and Marshall Elementary Schools
Chorus Ensemble Expectations
The expectations listed below are to be followed by each Chorus student in order to
ensure a calm, well-organized rehearsal experience which all participants may enjoy.
1. Attendance is expected at all rehearsals unless the child is absent from school.
2. Attendance is expected at all performances.
3. Upon arriving at the rehearsal, students are to report directly to their assigned seats.
4. A few moments at the beginning of each rehearsal will be designated for any questions
from the students. Students are expected to raise their hand and ask the questions from
their seat to avoid confusion.
5. The children are to arrive prepared to REHEARSE! Attentive behavior is expected.
Please review the behavior plan with your child:
* If a student is disruptive during rehearsal, he/she will receive a warning
* If a student receives a second warning, he/she will sit out
* If a student receives a third warning, he/she will receive a behavior slip to be
sent to the
office, sent home, and signed by a parent or guardian.
* Continuous behavior disruptions will result in removal from the ensemble
6. Students may withdraw from Chorus only after the Winter Concert performance. A
note from the parents is required.
.
McKnight Chorus
Permission Slip
Please return by Friday, September 4th to Ms. Arnold in
Music Room B!
I will be participating in Choir. My parents and I have
read the attached letter and understand the
expectations.
1. Student Signature____________________________
2. Parent Signature_____________________________
3. ___________________________________________
Parent E-Mail Address (for private distribution list only)
4. Child’s height in feet and inches (ex. 4’ 11’’) _____
5. Please circle child’s section
4A 4B 4C 4D 4E 4F