Chorus

CHORUS I & II
Ms. Cassie Palfey
Office: Band Room
Phone: (570) 674-7260
Email: cpalfey@dallassd.com


Objective: 
To develop freedom and flexibility in the use of the voice, cultivate 
listening skills, enhance music literacy, and expand vocal technique, 
through learning and performing works by composers of various eras and 
styles.

Required Materials:

Music folder containing music, handouts, syllabus, and assignments.
Pencil


Holiday Concert Attire:
Women: White shirt/blouse and black pants/skirt with black shoes.
Men:      White shirt with a tie and black pants with black shoes.

**Students who do not come properly dressed will NOT be permitted to 
participate in the concert which will result in a failing grade for the 
quarter.

Purchase of Music:
Students are required to turn in either cash or a check for $15.00 made 
payable to “The Dallas High School Chorus Fund” within the first week of 
school to cover the cost of their choral music.  A check must be turned in 
or the student will be removed from the chorus.  Checks will be refunded 
when the student turns in all of their music in good condition at the end of 
each semester.  Students are responsible for the care of their music.

Grading:
1.  Participation is the majority of the student’s grade and will be  
    determined by the following:

Arrival to class on time with the required materials and in your seat
ready to start.
Demonstration of preparedness with the musical material by singing with 
the full chorus, singing in small groups, and singing individually.
Overall effort, contribution to the group, and positive behavior and 
attitude.
Music/folder checks
Following class policies. 
Attendance at required concerts.

2.  Written assignments and exams

Policies:

Concert attendance is mandatory.  Failure to perform at a concert will 
result in a failing grade for the quarter. An “Act of God” (death in the 
family, serious illness, written doctor’s excuse) is the only acceptable 
excuse for missing a concert.

There will be absolutely NO cell phones, ipods, mp3 players, cameras, or 
other electronic devices allowed in the class at any time.  These items will 
be confiscated and will remain in the possession of school officials until 
claimed by the parent or guardian or until the final day of school.  Any 
student who fails to comply with the teacher’s request to turn in such a 
device will be subject to the insubordination provision of the school’s 
discipline policy.  Having any of these items will also negatively affect 
your participation grade.

NO food, gum, or drinks (except bottled water) are permitted in the 
auditorium.

Each student is expected to be in his/her seat with the required 
materials and ready to start immediately after the bell rings.  

Students are expected to remain in the rehearsal for the whole period: 
please take care of personal needs before rehearsal.

Students will leave their backpacks and other belongings in a designated 
area during class time.  It is wise not to bring valuable items to class. 
Bring ONLY the required materials to your seat.

Students will be assigned a designated area and seat to sit in and must 
remain there at all times unless otherwise instructed by the teacher.

Students will contribute to a classroom environment that is safe and 
conducive to learning by treating everyone and everything with respect.  
Teasing, taunting, or bullying of any kind will not be tolerated.  No foul 
language. Students will demonstrate positive behavior and attitude.

Students will refrain from talking or causing other disruptions during 
rehearsal.

Students who are ill, but are in school, are not excused from rehearsal. 
Such students are expected to follow along in their music for the duration 
of the rehearsal.  If you are too sick to participate in chorus, you are too 
sick to be at school.

Make-up/Absentee:
Multiple absences will affect the student’s grade through participation and 
loss of instruction.  It is very important to be in class and actively 
participate.
It is the responsibility of the student to obtain all announcements/work 
which has been missed due to absence from class for any reason.  This may 
mean that the student will need to come for tutoring during flex.

Mark Your Calendar….

These dates may be changed due to conflicts in the school calendar such as 
snow days, other school activities, unforeseen events/circumstances, etc.

Required Concerts	
Holiday Concert	Sunday   December 14, 2008  3:00 pm
Spring Concert	Thursday April    30, 2009  7:00 pm
Graduation	Thursday June      4, 2009  TBA

Other Important Events	
District Pre Audition	Sunday October 19, 2008	Lackawanna Trail HS
District Chorus 	       January 14-17	Nanticoke
Regional Chorus	               February 18-21	Mt. Carmel
State Chorus	               April 22-25	Valley Forge
Chorus Trip	     Wednesday April 1, 2009	New York City
Cabaret Night	      Thursday May  21, 2009	Dallas HS Cafeteria