Learwood Middle School Learwood Middle School Choral Music EducationChoral Music Education

Michael K. LisiMichael K. Lisi

DirectorDirector

Handbook AgreementHandbook Agreement

Learwood Choral Music Education HandbookLearwood Choral Music Education Handbook– Gradebookwizard.com (under handouts)Gradebookwizard.com (under handouts)– http://www.avonlakecityschools.org/staff/lisi

Print, read, and store for reference.Print, read, and store for reference. Handbook Agreement FormHandbook Agreement Form

– Will be handed out in class during the first week of Will be handed out in class during the first week of school.school.

– Both parent and student should sign and return by Both parent and student should sign and return by the date indicated on top of the form.the date indicated on top of the form.

Any questions? Please email, message or call!Any questions? Please email, message or call!

Choral Music HandbookChoral Music Handbook

PhilosophyPhilosophy Parent and Student ResponsibilitiesParent and Student Responsibilities Curricular Objectives and StandardsCurricular Objectives and Standards Behavioral ObjectivesBehavioral Objectives Mandatory Concert RequirementsMandatory Concert Requirements Concert ScheduleConcert Schedule Grading SystemGrading System

PhilosophyPhilosophy Empirical research shows that all Empirical research shows that all

students can learn to sing and read students can learn to sing and read musicmusic

Academic - not extra!Academic - not extra!– Full Credit GivenFull Credit Given– No “Fluff”/not exploratoryNo “Fluff”/not exploratory

Sacred MusicSacred Music– Musical Heritage and CultureMusical Heritage and Culture– Texts will be discussed.Texts will be discussed.

All Kids Can Learn To Sing!All Kids Can Learn To Sing!

Research shows that musical talent Research shows that musical talent is not a fixed trait.is not a fixed trait.

Both boys and girls go through a Both boys and girls go through a vocal mutation (change).vocal mutation (change).

Students will improve with consistent Students will improve with consistent effort and attention to classroom effort and attention to classroom instruction.instruction.

Fair Grading PolicyFair Grading Policy

Students enter 7Students enter 7thth Grade at different Grade at different stages of vocal development and stages of vocal development and have had varying degrees of have had varying degrees of exposure to music reading and exposure to music reading and theory.theory.

If a student puts forth a strong effort If a student puts forth a strong effort and contributes fully to the and contributes fully to the rehearsals, I will minimize the effect rehearsals, I will minimize the effect of music theory and vocal skills tests of music theory and vocal skills tests on the quarter grade.on the quarter grade.

Performance RequirementPerformance Requirement

Each student is required to attend all performances.Each student is required to attend all performances.

ExcusedExcused Death in the FamilyDeath in the Family Extreme IllnessExtreme Illness Religious HolidayReligious Holiday

UnexcusedUnexcused Cavs GameCavs Game Birthday partyBirthday party Athletic Event – GameAthletic Event – Game

– Let your coach know your choral commitment the first day of Let your coach know your choral commitment the first day of the season.the season.

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Assessment/GradesAssessment/Grades Discipline Records/LogDiscipline Records/Log Message/Email SystemMessage/Email System

– Parent/Teacher CommunicationsParent/Teacher Communications– Teacher/Student CommunicationsTeacher/Student Communications

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HandoutsHandouts AssignmentsAssignments Materials to Print Materials to Print

AnnouncementsAnnouncements Media FilesMedia Files

Recordings for AssignmentsRecordings for Assignments

Mandatory DatesMandatory Dates November 30November 30 Rehearsal: 7Rehearsal: 7thth Grade Boys Grade Boys 7-8pm7-8pm December 7 December 7 Rehearsal: 7Rehearsal: 7thth Grade Girls Grade Girls 7-8pm7-8pm December 13 December 13 Holiday ConcertHoliday Concert 7:30pm7:30pm May 8 May 8 Rehearsal: 7Rehearsal: 7thth Grade Boys Grade Boys 7-8pm7-8pm May 18 or 19May 18 or 19 OMEA Choir ContestOMEA Choir Contest TBATBA May 16May 16 Rehearsal: 7Rehearsal: 7thth Grade Girls Grade Girls 7-8pm7-8pm May 22May 22 Spring ConcertSpring Concert 7:30pm7:30pm

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April 21– Solo and Ensemble ContestApril 21– Solo and Ensemble Contest

- Participation is at the discretion of the director.- Participation is at the discretion of the director.