Solvay High School Vocal Jazz

Course Outline
Period 3

Ms. Dougherty

Rm. 257

General Chorus Room Operations

No Gum during rehearsals!
Folders are not to be left on the floor or on chairs following
rehearsal. Be sure that if youre taking your folder home to practice you let
me know!
At the sound of the bell you have 30 seconds to get to your seat! At that time
attendance will be taken. After 4 documented tardies students will be sent to
ISP.

Concert Attire
Ladies
Jazz Dress ($96) Measurements will be taken week of 9/14/15
Black pants
Black top (no less than crop sleeve)
Black shoes (closed toe)
Gentlemen
Black dress pants (not gray or blue)
Black belt
BLACK DRESS SOCKS and DRESS SHOES! (No sneakers)
Royal Blue button shirt
A long silver tie will be provided at each performance for you if you do not own
your own
(Black shirt and tie for 11/9/15 concert)

Materials
Binder (at least 1 inch).
PENCIL! Keep one in your folders at all times. Random Pencil Checks will be
done throughout the year and reflected in your grade.
Sheet Music (provided)
o Costs between $1.50 and $3.00 to replace. Besides expected wear
and tear to the music it should stay in good shape. Make markings so
they can be erased.
Voice Lessons
Voice lessons occur once per class rotation. Lesson groups will be based on
vocal ability. Lessons will begin on Monday 9/14/15. Please check the lesson
white board located in the choir room or the lesson schedule posted on the
choir website weekly.
Before coming to your voice lesson you should go to your class and hand in
assignments, pick up assignments and take any short quizzes that may be
occurring AND HAVE THE TEACHER SIGN YOUR LESSON PASS.
Students are expected to make up any missed work by the next class day.
If you are unable to attend your scheduled lesson you must make it up during
the same period you missed either upon your own scheduling or at the end of
the marking period.

Expectations
Solo Singing
Every student will be required to sing at times by themselves. Grading in this
class is based SOLELY on participation, NOT ON TALENT LEVEL!

Written Work
Students will be given quizzes periodically throughout the year that will be
factored into your lesson grade for the week. Material covered will be scales,
key signatures, rhythms, musical markings, etc. Missed quizzes must be
made up within 3 schools days of the initial assignment date. Students are
required to arrange this make up time on their own.
Solo Auditions
Any students who auditions for a solo is given a point of EXTRA CREDIT on
their quarter grade
Final Exam
A final exam will be administered during the 4th Marking Period. This exam will
count as a double test grade
Concert Substitutions
In the event that a student has to miss a concert for a legal excuse (ie. illness,
family emergency, sports conflict) a written make-up assignment will be
given.

Grades
50% Chorus Rehearsals
Posture, attentiveness, preparation, music markings, vocal production
40% Voice Lessons
Attendance, participation, rhythm exercises, sight reading, vocal
production
10% Dress Rehearsals and Concerts
o Attendance
Failure to attend will result in a 10 point Marking Period
deduction.
Legitimate excuses such as serious illness will be considered.
Work, practices, etc. are not considered legal excusesathletes who may have games on the night of a dress rehearsal
are to speak with Ms. Dougherty at least two weeks in advance.
Make-Up assignments may be offered in the event that a
concert is to be missed.
o Appropriate Dress (see above)

Choral Event Schedule

Event
Homecomeing Alma
Mater
Jr. High Area All State
Bville/Solvay Chamber
Choir Concert
SHS Winter Concert
Le Moyne Jazz Festival
Sr. High All County
Auditions
Jr. High All County
Auditions

Date
September 25th

Time
TBA

November 6th and 7th

November 9th

TBA
7:00

November 19th
November 21st
November 20th and 21st

7:00
TBA
TBA

Location
High School Football
Field
Cortland Jr./Sr. High
Cicero United
Methodist Church
SHS Auditorium
Le Moyne College
Lafayette

December 11th and 12th

TBA

Jamesville Dewitt

Sr. High All County

Festival
Jr. High All County
Festival
Celebrate with Song
Solvay High School
Musical
Cabaret (Motown Reh)
Cabaret (Motown
Review)
Spring Choral Concert
NYSSMA Solo Festival
Music Festival

January 8th and 9th

TBA

Marcellus

January 22nd and 23rd

TBA

Skaneateles

February 11th
February 26th and 27th

9:45 a.m.
7:00

Solvay Middle School

SHS Stage

March 14th
March 16th

TBA
7:00

SHS Stage
SHS Theater

May 5th
May 6th and 7th
June 3rd

7:00
TBA
TBA

SHS Theater
Liverpool
TBA

Possible additional performances will be added throughout the year

and will be given in plenty of advance time to prepare.