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Ranbow Road Handbook
Ranbow Road Handbook
3.Ensembles
Freshman Choir
All freshman in the choir department will be in this
ensemble. There is no audition required. This
class will meet on A days from 12-1:20.
Girls Chorus
This choir is for all women in grades 10-12 who
are not interested in auditioning for the concert or
elite choir. There is no audition required. This
class will meet on B days from 12- 1:20.
Concert Choir
This choir is for men and women in grades 10-12.
An audition is required including sight singing and
tonal memory. This class sings intermediate music
and meets on A days from 8-9:20
Elite Choir
This choir is for men and women in grades 10-12.
An audition is required including sight singing,
4.Grading
Attendance (10%)
1 point a day. The students will get that point
by being on time to class and may also if it is
an excused absence. They will receive .5 for
being tardy
Participation (50%)
5 points a day. The points are exempt if
student is missing for a school related
function. Points can be taken off for not being
prepared, not participating, or being a
disturbance to the class.
Writing Assignments (20%)
1 yearly goal, 4 concert goals, 4 concert
reflections
These assignments are done in class. If
the student misses this, they have a
chance to make up half-credit by turning it
in within the week outside of class. If they
are going to be exempt from the class
because of school related activities, they
must either complete it before it is due or
make arrangements with the teacher
beforehand.
Daily Reflection
2 points daily. The same rules regarding
attendance apply for students who are
exempt from the class, meaning the
points will not hurt them if their absence
5.Required Performances
Fall Concert
Monday, October 24, 2016 7pm
Winter Concert
Monday, December 12, 2016 7 pm
Spring Concert
Monday, March 20, 2017 7 pm
Pops Concert (both nights required)
Thursday, May 11, 2017 7 pm
Friday, May 12, 2017 7 pm
6.Concert Wear
All students will be wearing choir robes and stoles
which are provided. Students need to be dressed
appropriately underneath robes.
Men- flat t-shirt, black pants, black socks, black
shoes
Women- flat t-shirt, shorts or skirt, nylons, close-toed
black shoes
7.Expenses
8.Travel
Bus and Travel Rules
Students should sit in seats at all times. There
will be NO sitting in the aisles or on the arms of
the seats.
IPods with headphones are permitted. The school
is not responsible for the theft, loss, or damage of
these items while on a trip. Bring them at your
own risk.
Buses will be picked up after every trip.
Always be courteous to drivers, chaperons, and
other passengers.
Inside voices will be used at all times. Singing,
talking loudly, or yelling will not be tolerated.
Students must be quiet while attendance is being
taken. Any time we reload we will take roll.
Students may not leave from an event with
anyone other than their parent or legal guardian.
Any other arrangements must be made in person
with the school principal and choir director prior to
the event.
Students who exhibit disruptive behavior or cause
disciplinary actions to be used may not be allowed
to participate in future trips/performances during
the year at the discretion on the directors and
principal.
9.Fundraisers
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Students Name (print)
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Students Signature
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Parents Signature