Chorus

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4TH & 5TH GRADE CHORUS

PRACTICE TRACKS

ANNOUNCEMENTS Workshop: Paula Purnell presents "Celebrate Pennsylvania Through Story and Song" Thank you, TJARTS! Gill Hall Elementary: McClellan Elementary: REHEARSALS Chorus will meet weekly at the end of the school day as follows: McClellan (Rotation Day B from 3:20-4:00 PM) – beginning October 4th Gill Hall (Rotation Day C from 3:20-4:00 PM) – beginning October 5th Parents will need to provide transportation home from school promptly at 4:00 PM on these days.

THE ‘REMIND’ APP: Offering Safe Classroom Communication THE ‘REMIND’ APP: Offering Safe Classroom Communication This year we will continue to use the free ‘Remind’ app. ‘Remind’ is an opt-in service for text messaging that enables teachers to quickly and easily send out reminders and important information to parents. The app keeps phone numbers hidden by all parties. You can sign up using email or any cell phone with text messaging capabilities. If you would like to receive weekly reminders about rehearsals and upcoming chorus events, and immediate notification of possible rehearsal cancellations due to inclement weather or teacher absence, please consider signing up. I’d love to have 100% participation this year! You can do so through one of the following options:

__MCCLELLAN __ 1. Text @b29gdk to 81010 (must include the @ sign in your message).  2. Email b29gdk@mail.remind.com 3. Visit https://www.remind.com/join/b29gdk

 __GILL HALL__  1. Text @gillhallch to 81010 (must include the @ sign in your message).  2. Email gillhallch@mail.remind.com 2. Visit https://www.remind.com/join/gillhallch

CHORUS EXPECTATIONS: The following is expected of chorus members:


 * 1) I will be present and prompt for all rehearsals and performances for which I am at school.
 * 2) I will handle my music and folder with care.
 * 3) I will remain quiet and attentive during teacher instruction.
 * 4) I will actively participate in singing during the entire rehearsal.
 * 5) I will bring a pencil to rehearsal and will my mark my music according to instructions.
 * 6) I will respect all teachers, staff members, and parents helping with the chorus in all rehearsals and performances, and when I am representing my school in public.
 * 7) I will practice and memorize my music so that I am well-prepared for performances.
 * 8) <span style="font-family: &#39;Palatino Linotype&#39;,&#39;Book Antiqua&#39;,Palatino,serif;">I will be mature if small groups and solo positions are selected, realizing that there will be other opportunities for these positions.
 * 9) <span style="font-family: &#39;Palatino Linotype&#39;,&#39;Book Antiqua&#39;,Palatino,serif;">I will attend all concerts (except in the case of family emergencies/serious illness).
 * 10) <span style="font-family: &#39;Palatino Linotype&#39;,&#39;Book Antiqua&#39;,Palatino,serif;">I will remember that each individual in the chorus is important and is expected to work as one to create the best music possible.

WHAT WE'RE LEARNING: =**I have found that these files play successfully on PC machines using Firefox and Internet Explorer browsers. Google Chrome will work too, but starts playing all the songs at once upon opening the page. You will need to stop them, then play the one that you want.**=

**Vocal Vital Signs:** 1. Posture 2. Breathing 3. Embouchure