Duxbury Music

Duxbury Middle School

6^th Grade Chorus

Welcome to DMS!  I believe it is very important for parents to understand the requirements, guidelines, and grading policies for the 6th grade Chorus. Chorus is a performance-based class. Students are responsible for the following throughout the year:

1. Bring their music to all chorus rehearsals.

2. Attend ALL night concerts and performances.

3. Practice – Practice is also monitored through student’s progress on various playing checks through out each quarter and during rehearsal. Chorus students should be practicing 30 minutes 3 days a week or more.

4. Class participation, attitude, and effort are also monitored and assessed during each rehearsal.

Rules that apply to class participation are:

• Arrive at class on time
• Never leave the classroom without asking for the pass.
• Music should be kept in the storage cabinet provided in classroom or taken home at all times.

Students are expected to come to class ready to rehearse – this means…

• That time is spent outside of class on the music being rehearsed
• Bring a Pencil
• Works hard.
• Have a supportive and positive attitude towards the music and each other.
• Wait quietly while other sections are working
• Do not talk while the conductor is speaking
• Have an open attitude towards music that is unfamiliar
• No food will be allowed in rehearsal

5.  Private voice lessons are encouraged for all motivated students.

Mr. Donovan

jim_donovan@duxbury.k12.ma.us

Sixth Grade Chorus Practice Page

Tentative 2011 – 2012 Concert Dates

Monday, December 12^th PAC  Holiday Concert 7:30PM

Tuesday, February 7^th PAC    All String Night  7:30PM

Thursday, May 22^th PAC    Spring Concert 7:30PM