Performance Attendance Policy

Performances

As an important part of the choir experience, we do have a few out-of-school concerts.  Performances are mandatory and worth 100 points of the grade weighted at 80%.  Unexpected emergencies will be dealt with on a personal basis, and the director must be contacted in writing beforehand, if possible.

New in 2023!

Due to increased choir participation, our families exceed the auditorium space.  Last year we had standing room only, and that is not ideal.  We also tried using the Darby auditorium, which was comfortable for the audience, but less than ideal for the performers.

This year we will be having 2 back-to-back performances for each of our concerts.  Parents will be invited to one of the performances based on their students future middle school (ie. Heritage or Memorial).  This will allow enough seating for all who would like to attend our concerts.

 

Pre-performance rehearsals

For each performance, we will have a mandatory combined rehearsal usually to take place after school on the day of the concert.  The rehearsals will last between 1 – 2 hours and will give us an opportunity to work with the musicians that will be accompanying the choir as well as give us the only combined choir rehearsal to check for balance.  These after school rehearsals will be worth 50 points weighted at 80%.

 

“Making-up” a Concert:

If a student is absent from a concert, and the absence is excused, the student will be given an opportunity to “make-up” the concert.   A concert “make-up” will consist of the student attending another concert or similar event within the 9 weeks grading period and typing a one page, 12 point font, double spaced response to the concert and attaching a concert program or other evidence of attendance.  The completed concert make-up is due before the 9 weeks grading period of the missed concert ends.