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<strong>Edmond</strong> <strong>Santa</strong> <strong>Fe</strong><br />
High School<br />
Choir Handbook<br />
2012-2013<br />
Developing Lifelong Musicians<br />
Dr. Shermie Potts, Director<br />
Mrs. Jeanine Gully, Director
Classroom Rules<br />
1. Be respectful at all times.<br />
2. No gum, food or drink other than bottled water is allowed.<br />
3. Items that become a nuisance will be confiscated. This includes cell<br />
phones, CD players, MP3s, ipods makeup, ect.<br />
Grading Policy<br />
Each student earns his or grade through contributive participation, constant improvement<br />
in musical skills, following all policies and punctuality to concerts and rehearsals.<br />
Daily Grade<br />
The daily grade is worth 50% of the overall grade. The daily grade will be based on<br />
attendance, punctuality, daily contributions, efforts to improve personal skills and<br />
preparedness. A student may earn 10 points per day in participation points.<br />
Performance Grade<br />
The performance grade is equivalent to a test grade. Performances are the culmination of<br />
all our daily work. This grade is worth 30% of the overall grade. Each performance is<br />
worth 100 points. Full credit will be based on punctuality, proper uniform, no gum and<br />
appropriate behavior.<br />
It is expected that all choir students attend all concerts. Success depends on the<br />
combined efforts and talents of all choir members. It is unfair for team members to<br />
change the make up of the group at the last minute. Concert dates are scheduled before<br />
school starts, giving ample time to make arrangements for attendance. No absence will<br />
be excused except in the instance of sudden illness or a family emergency. If this occurs,<br />
please contact Dr. Potts ASAP. No student will be excused because of work obligations.<br />
Submit the choir calendar to your employer now to avoid problems later.<br />
Music Folders<br />
Students are responsible for all music and the folder checked out to them. Lost or<br />
damaged music will result in a replacement fee being charged.<br />
Each folder should always contain a pencil for marking music.
Honor Choirs<br />
COCDA Honor Choir<br />
The Central Oklahoma Choral Directors’ Association (COCDA) Honor Choir is a<br />
regional honor choir for 9 th graders. It is considered a preparation for All-State. The<br />
audition process and general procedures are similar to those used by the All-State Choir.<br />
Any ninth grader may audition. The audition fee of $15 is due September 5th. Auditions<br />
are scheduled for Saturday, September 29th at <strong>Edmond</strong> Memorial High School.<br />
Auditionees learn two selected pieces and sing a portion of those pieces with a recording.<br />
The music and practice CD will be sent home upon receiving the audition fee. Those<br />
selected will attend the COCDA Honor Choir Clinic November 1st, culminating in a<br />
concert at Council Road Baptist Church in Bethany. Additional literature must be learned<br />
between the audition time and the clinic. Please see Mrs. Gully if interested in<br />
auditioning.<br />
Junior High All-State<br />
Students in grades 7-9 may audition. The procedures are the same as COCDA, except<br />
three songs are prepared and sung with the practice recording, and girls are selected<br />
through two rounds of auditions, Oct. 27 and Nov. 13. The audition fee of $20 is due<br />
September 21st. If selected for the choir, the All-State clinic will be held January 10-12<br />
in Oklahoma City. See Mrs. Gully, if interested.<br />
All-State Chorus (Mixed)<br />
The members for the Oklahoma Music Educators Association All-State Chorus are<br />
selected by audition of 10 th -12 th grade students. The audition process includes two<br />
rounds. The first round is October 27 th at Enid HS, and the final round is November 10 th<br />
at the University of Central Oklahoma. The entrants with the top 30 scores in each of the<br />
four quadrants in each of the eight parts will proceed to finals. Auditionees learn four<br />
pieces and sing a portion of each with a recording. The audition fee is $20 and due<br />
September 19th. Those students selected will attend the All-State Workshop January 16-<br />
19th in Tulsa. Additional literature must be learned if selected. See Dr. Potts if<br />
interested.<br />
All-State Chorus (Women)<br />
The Women’s All-State Choir begins with the mixed choir audition. The top 25 scores in<br />
the final round in each of the eight parts attend the mixed choir workshop. The students<br />
with the next 30 scores in the women’s sections are placed in the Women’s All-State<br />
Choir, which meets in Tulsa January 16-19th. Additional literature must be learned if<br />
selected. See Dr. Potts if interested.<br />
Jazz All-State<br />
Twenty-four singers are selected for Jazz All-State. Auditions are held November 13th.<br />
The audition fee is $20, and preparation is with a CD. If selected, the clinic and concert<br />
are January 16-19. See Dr. Potts if interested.
Uniforms<br />
GIRLS<br />
We will use the same uniforms as last year. If you are new to choir, you will be<br />
measured very soon. The dresses are ordered from a catalogue, so we must we<br />
must order as soon as possible so that everyone will be outfitted for our first<br />
concert. The uniforms are black, floor length satin dresses which come<br />
unhemmed. You will be responsible for hemming your dress one inch from the<br />
floor with your selected shoes on. The cost is $78, due September 17th.<br />
New dresses will only be ordered after full payment. The school does own<br />
dresses that are available for rent ($18). Please reserve your size ASAP, if<br />
this is the option you choose.<br />
Girls are to wear black dress shoes and flesh-colored hose with their dresses. I<br />
suggest not wearing high heels (no matter how cute they are) because we<br />
sometimes stand for long periods of time.<br />
Rings (for your fingers) and stud earrings are the only allowable jewelry. Large<br />
earrings, necklaces and watches detract from the uniform appearance of the<br />
group. Please leave these items as you will be asked to remove them and they<br />
could be lost.<br />
GUYS<br />
All men will need:<br />
White wing tip tuxedo shirt<br />
Black pleated tuxedo pant with stripe down the side, Black bow tie, Black socks,<br />
Black Vest, Black shoes, Tuxedo Jacket-will be checked out from school<br />
You may elect to buy these items locally, or I can order them for you. Compare<br />
the prices below:<br />
White wing tip tuxedo shirt $15<br />
Black Tuxedo pants $28<br />
Black Vest $25<br />
Black bow tie $ 5<br />
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Total $73<br />
No student will be excluded from choir for the inability to pay for a uniform. If you are in<br />
need of financial assistance, please contact Dr. Potts or Ms. Gully ASAP. All financial<br />
discussions will remain confidential.
Eligibility<br />
All choir students must remain eligible in all classes. Take care of any grade problems as<br />
soon as they first appear. Ineligibility results in a diminished performance for the choir<br />
and adds school work to those who are already behind. Any student who is ineligible to<br />
perform will be assigned an alternate project to make up the grade. This is usually a 5<br />
page report over a musical topic, which may vary depending on the music currently being<br />
studied. Please stay on top of your grades. It is very easy to fall into the hole of<br />
ineligibility, and almost impossible to climb out.<br />
Parents’ Booster Club<br />
The booster club for vocal music, drama, debate and stagecraft is called Performing Arts<br />
Council. Please consider joining this group. They provide support for the program by<br />
purchasing needed items, providing trip sponsors and donating their time to enhance the<br />
participation of their students in a positive activity that can bring them lifelong joy.<br />
Questions<br />
If you have any questions regarding the policies in this handbook, or other issues, please<br />
feel free to contact Dr. Potts at 726-7417 or by email (shermie.potts @edmondschools.net)<br />
or Mrs. Gully at 726- (Jeanine.gully@edmondschools.net). The phone does not ring<br />
during school, so leave a message and we will get back to you during our planning period<br />
(2:35-3:30).
Please sign the following and return to Dr. Potts or Mrs. Gully<br />
I have read the <strong>Santa</strong> <strong>Fe</strong> Choir Handbook and understand the policies of the <strong>Santa</strong> <strong>Fe</strong><br />
Vocal Music Department, and agree to participate under these policies.<br />
_______________________________________ __________________<br />
Student signature Date<br />
I have read the <strong>Santa</strong> <strong>Fe</strong> Choir Handbook and understand the policies of the <strong>Santa</strong> <strong>Fe</strong><br />
Vocal Music Department, and will support the administration of said policies.<br />
________________________________________ __________________<br />
Parent/guardian signature Date<br />
Parent email ____________________________________________________________<br />
***Used only for Activity Reminders and Vocal Music Communication