Choral Classics Concert Reminder

Oak Run MS Choral Classics Concert

Monday, February 11, 2019

ORMS Cafeteria

6:30pm

Note: The Choral Classics Concert is also known as Pre-UIL Concert. Directors from other schools will be "judging" the performances and writing comments as if we were performing for UIL Concert and Sightreading Contest.

Call Time: 6:00pm - (Dressed and Ready to Go!)

Concert: 6:30pm

Choir Uniform - See the ORMS Choir Handbook

Performance Uniform

All students will wear their choir t-shirt which will be utilized for performances and spirit days. Students are expected to follow listed uniform guidelines. The performance uniform will be:

All Choirs

Choir t-shirt, tucked in
Black pants (Jeans or slacks. Leggings are not appropriate for the uniform.)
Black belt (as appropriate for yourstyle of slacks)
Black close-toed shoes (Sandals and tennis shoes are not appropriate. Heels are discouraged.)

UIL Concert and Sightreading Contest

The 7th and 8th Grade Choir students will be participating in the UIL Choir Concert and Sightreading Contest on February 27th at Canyon Lake HS. At this time, we anticipate the following schedule for February 27th

2:30pm - Leave OakRun MS Dressed in Uniform
3:00pm - Arrive at Canyon Lake HS and listen to a few choirs
3:55pm - Warm-up
4:20pm - Concert on Stage
4:40pm - Sightreading Room
5:00pm - Leave Canyon Lake HS
5:30pm - Arrive at Oak Run MS ready for parent pick up

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT

The
NBHS Choir Director, Choir Officers and some Choir Parents will be at
the concert to answer questions that you might have regarding Choir in
High School. They will have a table set up where parents can purchase a
Choir Parent T-shirt to show your support for Choir in NBISD!

MANDATORY CONCERT FOR A GRADE

The Choral Classics Concert is a mandatory concert which counts for a Major Grade in choir as per the Oak Run Choir Handbook:

Serious illness and family emergencies will result in an excused absence only if the student provided written documentation within two (2) school days of the required event. Please note that a lack of transportation does not constitute an excused absence. If there is an issue with transportation, please let Mr. Thomasson know and a ride can be arranged for you.
Students who have an excused absence, regardless of the reason for the absence, must make up the grade by completing an assignment given by the director. If the student fails to make up the assignment by a given date, the student will receive a grade of fifty (50) for that concert grade. An unexcused absence from a performance or mandatory rehearsal will result in a fifty (50) for that concert grade and there will be no opportunity for makeup. Students who have other school obligations (i.e. band, athletics, theater, etc.) that conflict with a mandatory choir activity must let the director know at least a week in advance of the event. In most cases, something can be worked out that the student can attend both events. Students are not excused from mandatory activities because of a non-school related event.
Students must be present for the entire concert in order to receive credit for participating. The TEA lists demonstration of proper audience etiquette as one of the Music TEKS, and this includes staying for the duration of a performance. No one will be allowed to leave a concert early. Additionally, it is important to your child that their parent/guardian be present at our concerts. Parent attendance at choir functions is a practical way to show your student that you are supportive of their co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.

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ORMS Choral Classics Concert Monday Night