A purchased CMS choir t-shirt with nice blue jeans (no holes or fraying) and comfortable shoes.
What is the CMS Choir informal uniform?
100
You should be in your assigned seat, quiet, with your choir binder and sharpened pencil.
What should happen BEFORE the tardy bells rings?
100
Honesty, Integrity, Promise-Keeping, Loyalty, Concern for Others, Law Abidance/ Civic Duty, Respect for Others, Fairness, Pursuit of Excellence, Accountability
What are the 10 CMS Choir ethical principals?
100
Cell phones are not permitted on stage at any time.
What is the rule regarding cell phones on the stage?
200
Pencil pouch with 4 sharpened pencils, a highlighter, and 2 different colored pencils.
What writing utensils do I need?
200
Black dress pants with back shoes and black socks. A vest and tie will be issued to each member.
What does the Men's Formal Attire look like?
200
Eating and gum chewing are not allowed!
What is the rule about eating and chewing gum?
200
By signing the choir contract you are making a promise to follow all policies and guidelines in the CMS Choir handbook.
What is the Loyalty Principle?
200
Yelling, whistling, and shouting names in not acceptable. Support with appropriate applause.
What is the rule regarding other choir members performing?
300
Yes, 15 sheets of notebook paper
Do I need paper?
300
Freshman wear a knee to below-the-knee-length black dress or a black skirt and nice, white top. Low heeled (closed toed) shoes should be worn.
What do the Freshman wear to a formal concert?
300
There will be not grooming in rehearsal.
What is the grooming rule during rehearsal?
300
Let's speak positively to and about each other.
How can we help create a positive atmosphere and a safe environment?
300
Talking is not permitted on stage or in the audience.
What is rule regarding talking as a performer or audience member?
400
All supplies should be in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.
What are you expected to maintain?
400
Each member will be issued a concert formal dress. Black, sheer black tights are required. Low heeled, closed toed shoes are required.
What is Junior Varsity/ Varsity formal attire?
400
The choir director (not the bell) will dismiss class.
What is rule regarding dismissal from rehearsal?
400
Always do what you know to be right even when no one is watching you.
What does integrity mean?
400
Choir performances are mandatory. Only special circumstances will be excused.
What is the rule on missed performances?
500
notebook paper
4 sharpened pencils
pencil pouch
highlighter/ 2 different colored pencils
CMS Choir handbook
What should be in our choir binder?
500
Jewelry is allowed in small amounts, depending on the concert.
Is jewelry allowed at any concert?
500
*Student/ Class Warning
*Rehearsal Deduction Grade
*Parent Phone Call
*Parent, teacher, and student conference
*Office referral
What are the behavior consequences?
500
Celebrate with others when they succeed and don't criticize others who earn recognition.
How can you be fair?
500
50% concert grade=met performance goals based on assessment the day after (performance critique)
50% concert grade=performance itself
What is the percentages of how we are graded on performances?