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OLYMPIC VIEW CHOIR

Choir-Choir is a co-curricular activity that grades students for events during school hours, performance outside school hours, and class participation.

Essential Learnings- Music classes help in the progress of students towards achieving the goals of essential learnings in communicating effectively through different means including notation, musical expression and comprehension. Students also learn to apply the concepts they learn analytically and creatively not only to the arts but to other areas such as mathematics and writing, to solve problems in logical and individual ways. Being aware of the results of their discipline and continued effort in music helps to build this ability in all areas, and allows students to perceive the future benefits of their dedication.

Concerts/Performances- Performance attendance is required! Performance dates are scheduled well in advance and available on my website. All members of the ensemble depend upon one another to do their part and contribute to the “team” as a whole.

I need to be informed by a parent or guardian, in writing, at least three weeks in advance that a student will miss a scheduled performance. Under these circumstances, an absence is considered excused.

GRADING POLICY

Students will be assessed in alignment with the Washington State and national standards for music in grades 6-8. A scale of 1-4 will be employed to inform parents and students of the student’s progress towards meeting and exceeding standard in the assessed areas. There will also be an assessment of the student’s day to day class behavior, preparedness, and participation. This “Musicianship” component will not be calculated as part of the class grade.

Assessment Standards for Choir

Vocal Technique Aligned with National Standard 5-8.1 and EALR 1.2

1. Tone (Uniformity of Vowels, Resonance, Production - breathy,

strident, dark, etc.)

4	Highly developed concept of tone. Tone appropriate to style Excellent tone quality throughout all dynamic ranges.
3	Developed concept of tone and maintained most of the time. Good tone quality throughout all dynamic ranges.
2	Tone quality lacks some consistency Tone quality lapses at dynamic extremes. Production is inaccurate at times.
1	Tone quality needs improvement, even at moderate dynamics. Production in inconsistent and not mature.

2. Intonation (In Tune or not, Control, Breath Support)

4	Adjustments intonation made instantly during quiz. Singer adjusts fluently and is accurate and controlled. Breathing is controlled and breath taking is done at appropriate times.
3	Adjustments in intonation made most of the time. Singer listens and corrects effectively. Pitch generally accurate across the range. Breathing and breathtaking is consistent most of the time.
2	Inconsistent adjustments in intonation. Skills developing.
1	Little or no awareness of intonation. Lack of pitch center in all parts of music.

3. Diction (Vowel Purity, Clarity of Consonants, Communication of Text)

4	Vowels are consistently the same. Consonants are clear and heard. Words are clearly heard
3	Vowels and Consonants are consistent most of the time. Words are clearly heard most of the time.
2	Occasional lapses in Diction.
1	Little or no clarity in Diction.

4. Presentation (Posture, Head Postion)

4	Sitting on the edge of seat (Or standing) with back straight. Head is upright and shoulders and neck are relaxed at all times.
3	Posture is well done. Head, shoulders, and neck are relaxed.
2	Posture is not consistently straight.
1	Posture is poor. Head position is not correct.

Reading, Notating, and Creating Music Aligned with National Standards 5-8.3, 5-8.4, 5-8.5 and EALRs 1.1.1, 1.1.2, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.2

1. Sight singing/Prepared Music (Solfege, Rhythmic Interpretation)

4	Accurately performs given passage with correct syllables, pitch, pulse, dynamic variation and rhythms up to and including dotted rhythms as notated and stylistically correct.
3	Performs given passage with correct syllables, pitch, pulse, dynamic variation and rhythms up to and including dotted rhythms as notated most of the time.
2	Inconsistent control of syllables, pitch, pulse, dynamic variation and rhythms at times.
1	Inconsistent syllables, pitch, and pulse. Inaccurate rhythms evident throughout.

2. Composition

4	Creates a short composition (within specified guidelines) for one voice or instrument employing all of these conventions, including varied types of notes and rests, dynamics, tempo markings, key signature, and time signature.
3	Creates a short composition (within specified guidelines), for one voice or instrument, employing four of the above listed conventions.
2	Creates a short composition (within specified guidelines), for one voice or instrument, employing three of the above listed conventions.
1	Creates a short composition (within specified guidelines), for one voice or instrument, employing two of the above listed conventions.

3. Improvising Melodies

4	Improvises melodic embellishments and passages in a stylistically appropriate and effective manner over a given accompaniment in major and minor keys in at least three different styles (i.e. Bebop, Ballad, Latin, Blues, Swing etc.)
3	Improvises melodic embellishments and passages in a stylistically appropriate and effective manner over a given accompaniment in a major or minor key in at least two different styles (i.e. Bebop, Ballad, Latin, Blues, Swing etc.)
2	Improvises melodic embellishments and passages over a given accompaniment in a major or minor key in at least three different styles (i.e. Bebop, Ballad, Latin, Blues, and Swing etc.)
1	Improvises melodic embellishments and passages over a given accompaniment in a major or minor key in at least one style (i.e. Bebop, Ballad, Latin, Blues, Swing etc.)

Musicianship

1. Ensemble Participation (Performance attendance, Prepared for Class with Instrument, Method Book, and Music, Rehearsal Etiquette, Plays/Sings parts alone when requested by director, and participation in small ensembles.

4	Present, punctual, and appropriately dressed for all required performances and rehearsals. Always maintains proper rehearsal etiquette during all rehearsals. Always comes to rehearsal prepared, with instrument and music. Plays/Sings assigned parts alone when requested by the director. Participates in at least one small ensemble during the grading period.
3	Present, punctual, and appropriately dressed for all required performances and rehearsals. Almost always maintains proper rehearsal etiquette during all rehearsals. Always comes to rehearsal prepared, with instrument and music. Plays/Sings assigned parts alone when requested by the director. Participates in at least one small ensemble during the grading period.
2	Usually present, punctual, and appropriately dressed for all required performances and rehearsals. Usually maintains proper rehearsal etiquette during all rehearsals. Inconsistently comes to rehearsal prepared, with instrument and music. Sometimes plays/sings assigned parts alone when requested by the director. Participates in at least one small ensemble during the grading period.
1	Rarely present, punctual, or appropriately dressed for required performances and rehearsals. Inconsistent rehearsal etiquette (disruptive, non-attentive) during rehearsals. Repeatedly unprepared for rehearsal. Refusal to play/sing assigned parts alone when requested by the director. No participation in small ensemble during the grading period.

Assessments- Each quarter there will be multiple assessments to determine what areas students require continued instruction towards meeting standard.

Participation- This includes being prepared for class (remembering to bring your instrument and music-This is just as important as bringing your math book and pencil to math class), being a productive, non-disruptive member of the ensemble (working together in rehearsals and supporting your classmates). Students are expected to participate in class everyday. It is assumed that if a student is in attendance in class, they are prepared to participate. If a student is in school but too ill to participate, a physicians notification is required

Music-Each student will be provided a folder and music for rehearsal and performance. Replacement cost for lost or damaged choral music is $2.00 per part. Writing is only allowed on the music IN PENCIL! Writing on the music in anything other than pencil is considered damage. Every student will be provided a folder to store and protect their music.

Eligibility-Students who are failing any classes or do not meet behavioral standards are excluded from traveling performances. Grade checks will be distributed to teachers with lists of the students in each ensemble. As with all school activities, for students to participate in a concert they must be in attendance at school that day.

Correspondence-I am available at 356-1308 ext. 3059, voicemail #4694

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OLYMPIC VIEW ORCHESTRA

Orchestra-Orchestra is a co-curricular activity that grades students for events during school hours, performance outside school hours, and class participation.

Essential Learnings- Music classes help in the progress of students towards achieving the goals of essential learnings in communicating effectively through different means including notation, musical expression and comprehension. Students also learn to apply the concepts they learn analytically and creatively not only to the arts but to other areas such as mathematics and writing, to solve problems in logical and individual ways. Being aware of the results of their discipline and continued effort in music helps to build this ability in all areas, and allows students to perceive the future benefits of their dedication.

Concerts/Performances- Performance attendance is required! Performance dates are scheduled well in advance and available on my website.   All members of the ensemble depend upon one another to do their part and contribute to the “team” as a whole.

     I need to be informed by a parent or guardian, in writing, at least three weeks in advance that a student will miss a scheduled performance. Under these circumstances, an absence is considered excused.

GRADING POLICY

          Students will be assessed in alignment with the Washington State and national standards for music in grades 6-8. A scale of

1-4 will be employed to inform parents and students of the student’s progress towards meeting and exceeding standard in the assessed areas. There will also be an assessment of the student’s day to day class behavior, preparedness, and participation. This “Musicianship” component will not be calculated as part of the class grade.

Assessment Standards for Orchestra

Instrumental Technique Aligned with National Standard 5-8.2 and EALR 1.2

1.       Tone (Quality, Vibrato, Resonance, Bow Placement, Warmth and Beauty)

4	Highly developed concept of tone. Bow control maintained throughout. Excellent tone quality throughout all dynamic ranges.
3	Developed concept of tone. Bow control maintained most of the time. Good tone quality throughout all dynamic ranges.
2	Tone quality lacks some consistency Bow control inconsistent Tone quality lapses at dynamic extremes.
1	Inadequate bow control Tone quality needs improvement, even at moderate dynamics.

2.       Intonation (In Tune or not)

4

Adjustments intonation made instantly during quiz.

Player listens and responds effectively and all shifts are accurate and controlled.

3

Adjustments in intonation made most of the time.

Player listens and responds effectively.

Pitch generally accurate in upper positions.

2

Inconsistent adjustments in intonation.

Listening skills developing.

1

Little or no awareness of intonation.

Lack of pitch center in all positions and parts of music.

3.       Technique (Bowings, Attacks, Releases)

4

Technical facility accurate and fluent.

Bowings are accurate and stylistically appropriate.

3

Technical facility accurate.

Bowings and placement accurate.

2

Occasional lapses in technical facility.

Inaccurate bowings and/or placement at times.

1

Little or no technical facility.

4.       Posture (Including Bow Grip and left Hand Technique)

4

Sitting on the edge of seat (not basses) with back straight.

Bow grip relaxed and correct.

Left hand is correctly positioned and relaxed.

3

Posture, Bow Grip and Left Hand are generally accurate but lapses occur at times.

2

Posture is straight but student is not sitting on the edge of seat.

Bow grip is adequate but not correct or relaxed.

Left hand is intermittently correct.

1

Posture is not straight.

Bow Grip is not accurate.

Left hand is closed and tight.

Reading, Notating, and Creating Music Aligned with National Standards 5-8.4, 5-8.5 and EALRs 1.1.1, 1.1.2, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.2

1.       Sight Reading/Prepared Music (Fingerings, Rhythmic Interpretation)

4

Accurately performs given passage with correct fingerings, pitch, pulse, dynamic variation and rhythms up to and including dotted rhythms as notated and stylistically correct.

3

Performs given passage with correct fingerings, pitch, pulse, dynamic variation and rhythms up to and including dotted rhythms as notated most of the time.

2

Inconsistent control of fingerings, pitch, pulse, dynamic variation and rhythms at times.

1

Inconsistent fingerings, pitch, and pulse.

Inaccurate rhythms evident throughout.

2.       Composition

4

Creates a short composition (within specified guidelines) for one voice or instrument employing all of these conventions, including varied types of notes and rests, dynamics, tempo markings, key signature, and time signature.

3

Creates a short composition (within specified guidelines), for one voice or instrument, employing four of the above listed conventions.

2

Creates a short composition (within specified guidelines), for one voice or instrument, employing three of the above listed conventions.

1

Creates a short composition (within specified guidelines), for one voice or instrument, employing two of the above listed conventions.

Musicianship

1. Ensemble Participation (Performance attendance, Prepared for Class with     Instrument, Method Book, and Music, Rehearsal Etiquette, Plays/Sings parts alone when requested by director, and participation in small ensembles.

4

Present, punctual, and appropriately dressed for all required performances and rehearsals. Always maintains proper rehearsal etiquette during all rehearsals. Always comes to rehearsal prepared, with instrument and music.   Plays/Sings assigned parts alone when requested by the director. Participates in at least one small ensemble during the grading period.

3

Present, punctual, and appropriately dressed for all required performances and rehearsals. Almost always maintains proper rehearsal etiquette during all rehearsals. Always comes to rehearsal prepared, with instrument and music.   Plays/Sings assigned parts alone when requested by the director. Participates in at least one small ensemble during the grading period.

2

Usually present, punctual, and appropriately dressed for all required performances and rehearsals. Usually maintains proper rehearsal etiquette during all rehearsals. Inconsistently comes to rehearsal prepared, with instrument and music.    Sometimes plays/sings assigned parts alone when requested by the director. Participates in at least one small ensemble during the grading period.

1

Rarely present, punctual, or appropriately dressed for required performances and rehearsals. Inconsistent rehearsal etiquette (disruptive, non-attentive) during rehearsals. Repeatedly unprepared for rehearsal. Refusal to play/sing assigned parts alone when requested by the director. No participation in small ensemble during the grading period.

Assessments- Each quarter there will be multiple assessments to determine what areas students require continued instruction towards meeting standard.

Participation- This includes being prepared for class (remembering to bring your instrument and music-This is just as important as bringing your math book and pencil to math class), being a productive, non-disruptive member of the ensemble (working together in rehearsals and supporting your classmates).   Students are expected to participate in class everyday. It is assumed that if a student is in attendance in class, they are prepared to participate. If a student is in school but too ill to participate, a physicians notification is required

Books & Music-We will be using the “Artistry in Strings” book I (for 6^th grade) and II (for 7^th/8^th grade). The cost of these books is about $6.00 each. They are available at local music stores. Replacement cost for lost or damaged music is $2.00 per part. Writing is allowed on the music ONLY IN PENCIL! Writing on the music in anything other than pencil is considered damage.   Every student will be provided a folder to store and protect their music.

Eligibility-Students who are failing any classes are excluded from traveling performances. Grade sheets will be distributed to teachers with lists of the students in each ensemble. As with all school activities, for students to participate in a concert they must be in attendance at school that day.

Correspondence-I am available at 356-1308 ext. 3059, voicemail #4694

OV CHOIR & ORCHESTRA PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

2009-2010

Ensembles performing are indicated by the following letters:

A-7^th/8^th Grade Orchestra

B-Jazz ChoirC-6^th Grade Orchestra

* Indicates change of date

Date Event Ensemble

11/10 Veterans Day Assembly B

Cancelled! Christmas Tree Lighting B

12/15 Winter Concert ABC

1/15 MLK Assembly A

1/26 SKMEA Honor Festival

3/3 District Choir Festival B

3/5 Frank Demiero Jazz Festival B

3/10 District Orchestra Festival AC

3/16 SKMEA Orchestra Festival AC

3/23 SKMEA Choir Festival B

3/23 Spring Concert ABC

4/27 Chamber Music Concert A

5/1 SKMEA Solo/Ensemble Festival

6/5 Music in The Parks Festival AB

6/8 End of the Year Concert ABC

4	Technical facility accurate and fluent. Bowings are accurate and stylistically appropriate.
3	Technical facility accurate. Bowings and placement accurate.
2	Occasional lapses in technical facility. Inaccurate bowings and/or placement at times.
1	Little or no technical facility.

4	Sitting on the edge of seat (not basses) with back straight. Bow grip relaxed and correct. Left hand is correctly positioned and relaxed.
3	Posture, Bow Grip and Left Hand are generally accurate but lapses occur at times.
2	Posture is straight but student is not sitting on the edge of seat. Bow grip is adequate but not correct or relaxed. Left hand is intermittently correct.
1	Posture is not straight. Bow Grip is not accurate. Left hand is closed and tight.

4	Accurately performs given passage with correct fingerings, pitch, pulse, dynamic variation and rhythms up to and including dotted rhythms as notated and stylistically correct.
3	Performs given passage with correct fingerings, pitch, pulse, dynamic variation and rhythms up to and including dotted rhythms as notated most of the time.
2	Inconsistent control of fingerings, pitch, pulse, dynamic variation and rhythms at times.
1	Inconsistent fingerings, pitch, and pulse. Inaccurate rhythms evident throughout.