Choir classes offered at W.U.H.S.
- Concert Choir – most freshmen and beginners will start in this choir. Basic vocal techniques and theory will be taught. Two trimesters.
- Choral Explorations – students will explore different aspects of music such as composing, in-depth theory, piano or guitar playing skills and performance techniques. Singing is offered as well. Students must have approval from director to take this class. One or two trimesters.
- SSA Choir – students in this choir will sing Soprano I, Soprano II, and Alto. Singers must audition for this choir. Vocal technique will be emphasized. Two trimesters.
- Honors Choir – students must audition for this 20 member choir. This is a choir for women only. Solo and Ensemble competition will be a priority. By taking this class, you are signing up for three trimesters.
- Select Choir - students must audition for this 20 member choir. This choir is for women and men. Solo and Ensemble competition will be a priority. By taking this class, you are signing up for three trimesters.
Reasons to join a Wayland Union High School choir:
Choir teaches self-discipline, confidence, dedication, and how to work with others toward a common goal. Choir is a place to make friends, have fun, learn about life, history, language, literacy, and mathematical divisions of time.... but above all, choir is about making music! Music combines all of these studies and parts of life, and creates beauty and emotion in a way that words alone can not.
Student Activities
We have performances for community groups, elementary schools, school activities and athletic events. We put on a Christmas Concert, Collage Concert, and a Spring Showcase. Top groups compete at Solo and Ensemble.
Choir Policies
- Performance Attendance
· Attendance at all performances is mandatory.
· An unexcused absence will result in lowering the trimester grade two letter grades.
· In the event of a conflict, a note from the parent requesting an absence must be given to the director at least two weeks before the event. The director will then determine whether the absence will be excused or unexcused. Babysitting, athletic practices and your birthday are not excused absences.
· Serious illness or a death in the family is an excused absence. - Performance
· Outfits required, your eyes must be fully visible so pull your hair away from your face.
·No gum chewing
· Use assigned seating and standing position - Outfits (all choirs).
Women
· You will be required to clean the outfit at the end of the school year. This may include dry-cleaning fees. If the outfit is lost or damaged, you will be required to pay for it.
· Natural colored nylons or knee highs are encouraged, no other colored nylons.
· Black dress shoes are required – NO flip-flops.
·No hairbows/flowers, bracelets or watches, dangling or large jewelry. A simple barrette or elastic band, close to the color of your hair may be worn. Small stud earnings may be worn. A simple pendant on one short chain may be worn (above the neckline of the dress).
· You will be required to clean the outfit at the end of the school year. This will include dry-cleaning fees. If the outfit is lost or damaged, you will be required to pay for it.
· Black dress shoes are required.
· Socks must be worn, must be black.
· No earrings, necklaces, bracelets, watches.
- Daily Rehearsals
- Be on time.
- Constant energy, effort.
- Positive attitude at all times
- Use correct posture
- Give the director your attention when she is addressing you
- Mark your music as directed with your pencil. (no pens)
- Water is encouraged, but no other drinks, NO FOOD/CANDY/GUM
* Daily point will be lost for having food, candy, gum, or drinks
*Detention will be served for each offense after the first one. - Materials
- PENCIL. A sharpened pencil for marking music and doing theory papers is mandatory. Never use a pen to mark music!!
- MUSIC FLODER. Pick up your singing folder as you enter the room, before warmups. Take are of your folder, you will be fined if folders and music are lost or returned in damaged condition.
- Conflicts of Time (Athletics, Clubs, etc):
Grading Policies
In addition to Performances, Worksheets, and Projects, you will have the opportunity to earn 3 points each day in class. Participation will make up a large percentage of your grade for the trimester. You will have a chance to review your grades each Friday. You will not be penalized for excused absences. When you are on task, it will be easy to earn your participation points.
3 points.
a.) Student contributes actively, with proper choral behavior (100%).
b.) Student participates with a positive attitude.
c.) Student does not disrupt classroom learning.
d.) Student does not talk at inappropriate times.
2points.
a.) Student partially contributes with proper choral behavior (but less than 90%).
b.) Student participates with a mediocre attitude.
c.) Student does not disrupt class climate.
d.) Student does not talk at inappropriate times.
e.) Student is late for class (automatic one point deduction)
1pt.
a.) Student does not contribute with proper choral behavior (Less than 50%).
b.) Student does not participate.
c.) Student disrupts the class climate.
d.) Student chooses to talk at inappropriate times.
0pt.
a.) Disrespecting property
b.) Disrespecting Others
c.) Chewing Gum
d.) UNEXCUSED absence