Girl's Chorus Syllabus

GIRL'S CHORUS DESCRIPTION AND ASSESSMENT

The Pingry Girl's Chorus is comprised girls from the 7th and 8th grades (Forms I and II).

During the first weeks of school, the middle school girls have the opportunity to select from

chorus, band, or strings. Those who select chorus will have a class commitment during two CPs

for their week. This year, 7th grade girls will be rehearsing on Tuesday and Thursday CP and 8th

grade girls will meet on Monday and Wednesday CP. Please see the calendar on the homepage for

more schedule details.

The Pingry Girl's Chorus schedule of rehearsals and performances can be found on the Pingry

A contract will be sent out to parents of all students involved. The yearly schedule will be included

and we will require that any known conflicts with mandatory rehearsals or performances be

listed on a conflict sheet. This sheet will need to be returned to the music department by the

date listed on the contract. If we do not receive a contract back by the due date, it will be the

music department's assumption that there are no conflicts.

The goal of the Pingry School music department is to offer students in the middle school of all

music backgrounds and levels, from beginner to experienced, an opportunity to rehearse and

perform in a music ensemble. Performance in a music ensemble develops listening, communication,

attention, and interaction skills among many others. Students have an opportunity to develop

leadership skills, as their attention and focus in class can set a great example for other students.

The music performed in the ensemble will vary in style, musical genre, musical time period-

from classical to traditional to popular, and difficulty level. Music for soprano and alto parts

will often be available for rehearsal on the Pingry website. Students can go to:

Pingry.org>Arts>Multimedia Gallery>Click on arrow>Arts>Music>Middle School Music or

Upper School Music.

Students are encouraged to take their music home with them for practice, and they must bring the music back with them for class.

Students will be assessed in the following areas:

Attention

Focus

Positive interaction with others

Folder Maintenance

Attendance

Attitude

Prompt arrival to class

Creating a positive learning environment

Music Theory handouts

Attendance at mandatory rehearsals and concerts

Singing in small groups

Effort in class

I believe that all students start with an Exceptional Pass. If each student follows the above assessment

guidelines, they will receive the EP. If students talk, mistreat their folders and music, come late to class,

don't complete handouts, take attention away from the class, lose their focus, etc., the grade will be

lower. Below is the grading scale:

Exceptional Pass (avg. 95-100)

High Pass (avg. 90-94)

Pass (avg. 80-89)

Low Pass (avg. 70-79)

No Pass (avg. below 70)

Grades will be given at the end of each semester for all 7th and 8th grade students involved in Girl's Chorus.