General Chorus Facts
Who is your PRIMARY chorus teacher?
Mrs. Knapp/Mrs. Parnoff (depending)
Which section of chorus is YOUR class labeled?
Choice of: 6A, etc... 7A, etc... 8A, etc...
How many concerts do you perform in this year?
Two - Winter and Spring (optional: three - including District Wide Choral Festival)
Which Darien school did Mrs. Knapp teach at before coming to MMS?
Hindley Elementary
Which Darien School did Mrs. Parnoff teach at before coming to MMS?
Tokeneke Elementary
In which room does YOUR chorus class meet?
EITHER Room 123 or Auditorium - one answer only
What FOUR materials do you need for chorus class?
Pencil, chromebook/headphones, chorus folder (provided for you), VOICE!
Where do your concerts take place?
Darien High School
How many children does Mrs. Knapp have?
Two - Katie & Emily
In what other MMS club is Mrs. Parnoff involved?
Middlesex Players/Theater/Drama Club
Where do we gather in the case of a lockdown?
Front corner of room 123 away from door
Which item should you leave in the hallway when you come to class?
Your Chromebooks/headphones
What is the concert "uniform?"
White top, black bottom, flat/low heel dress shoes
What is Mrs. Knapp's favorite color?
Red
What is Mrs. Parnoff's favorite color?
Pink... or rainbow :)
Which exit do we use in case of a fire alarm?
Rotunda/main entrance
What is the first step of our chorus class routine?
Warmups!
Describe proper singing posture during your performances.
Feet shoulders width apart, arms at your sides, rib cage high, shoulders back and relaxed! BONUS: Eyes on the conductor!!
Where does most of Mrs. Knapp's extended family live?
San Diego, California
How many children does Mrs. Parnoff have?
Two - Mack and Paige
Which bathroom should you use if you are in chorus class?
Down the ramp near the STEM classrooms
What do we call the one syllable words and handsigns that we use in singing?
Solfege
True or False: Your attendance at the concerts is optional.
FALSE FALSE FALSE FALSE FALSE FALSE
Besides piano, what instrument does Mrs. Knapp know how to play?
Violin
Which beach destination did Mrs. Parnoff and her family vacation to this summer?
Westerly, Rhode Island (Misquamicut/Watch Hill)