tvoss@milforded.org

Welcome to Ms. Voss' page!  You'll find all you need to know about HMS Chorus right here. 

 

I grew up in Phoenix, Arizona, as the fifth of ten children.  My family was always (and still is!) very musical, and we still sing with each other when we are together.  I moved from Arizona to Connecticut in 1995.  I am starting my 8th year teaching chorus at Harborside.  I also teach choir at Foran, first period every morning.  I have been teaching chorus and voice for 19 years!  I have two children who are also musical.  Besides music, I love to travel, read, and 'do crafts'.  My favorite moment in teaching is when I can tell a student catches on for the first time to what I'm teaching--I still find that to be exciting!

 

 

In chorus, students will learn and produce proper choral singing technique.  Students will perform pieces in a variety of musical styles and languages, and will gain an understanding of music in relation to these various cultures and periods in history.  Students will also read, recognize, and write music notation symbols.  Finally, students will learn the importance of working as a member of a team, as the chorus prepares for a concert of which they can be proud.

 

Grading for Chorus

Expectations:

Students are expected to show respect for themselves and others at all times, participate in all class activities, be prepared and on time for class, and always give their best effort.

 

Grading Policy:

Participation in class, including behavior and effort (ten points possible per week): 50%

Written class work: 10%

Quizzes: 10%

Concert Grade (present, punctual, prepared, participating): 30%

 

Please note: The concert grade only applies to the second and third marking periods.  During marking period one, students’ participation grade will count as 80% of their grade.  Also, only those students who participate correctly in class (with good behavior and effort) will be included on Chorus field trips.  If you plan to get on the bus, get to work in class!

About Evening Concerts 

 

Students are required to participate in our two evening concerts during the year.  These dates are set for Thursday, December 17th and Thursday, May 27th.  Both concerts will be held at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium at the Parsons Complex, and will begin at 7pm.  Please plan your family calendar accordingly!  Dress for the concerts is black and white.  Girls may wear black skirts or black dress pants, and a white shirt or blouse.  Black nylons should be worn as well as black dress shoes.  Boys will wear black pants, black socks, a white button-down shirt, a tie, and black dress shoes.