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Concert Etiquette
Concert Information
National Anthem (7th & 8th Grade Only)
Classroom Functions
NEED TO KNOW
100
Describe 3 aspects of appropriate behavior for when you are an audience member.
No talking, sitting down, paying attention, active listener, appropriate applause
100

What is the date of the concert?

Monday, December 13th

100
Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner
Francis Scott Key
100

What two (2) things should you do first when you come into the choir room?

1.  Throw AWAY your GUM!

2.  Get your music!

100

What are dynamics?

The loudness and softness in which music is performed.  VOLUME

200
Describe what your behavior should be when you enter or exit the stage during the concert.
Single file line, hands at your sides, no talking, no fooling around, paying attention
200

What is the concert dress code?

7th & 8th Grade - White on top, black on bottom, or all black.

6th Grade - As nice as you can.

200
What is the dynamic level for this song?
Forte
200

What should you NOT have in the risers?

Gum, Food, Candy, Wrappers, Pop, Coffee drinks, Canned Beverages, etc...

200

What is TEMPO?

How fast or slow music is performed. (SPEED)

300
Describe 3 aspects of appropriate behavior for when you are on stage
no talking, good posture, smile, pay attention, watch the conductor, sing!
300

What time must you be in your spot in the choir room and ready to go on the evening of the concert?

15-20 minutes before your performance!

300
What does forte mean?
Loud
300

Which groups of singers have voice parts in the treble clef?

Soprano & Alto

300

What do the following marks mean?

pp, p, mp, mf, f, ff

pp = pianissimo = very soft; p = piano = soft; mp = mezzo piano = moderately soft; mf = mezzo forte = moderately loud; f = forte = loud; ff = fortissimo = very loud
400

How should you stand while on the risers during a performance when you are not singing?

SILENTLY!  Facing the Audience!  Hands at your sides!  

400

Where will you go to when you first enter the school on the night of your concert?

To the choir room!
400
What does diction mean?
Clarity and uniformity of the words
400

What should you leave behind in the risers when your class is over?

NOTHING! (except the chairs)

400

What is the apparatus that controls your breath?

Your Diaphragm

500
If any mistake or distraction occurs while you are on stage, how should you respond?
Ignore it
500

When can you leave the concert?

After the concert is over.

FYI 6:30 Concert 1(6th Grade & Treble Choir)

FYI 7:30 Concert 2(Jazz, 7th Grade, & 8th Grade)

500

What does phrasing mean?

When you breathe and when you don't!

500

What are the 3 names given to the groups of singers with voice parts in the bass clef?

Tenor, Baritone, or Bass

500

Why should you stand with your knees flexible when you are singing?

So you don't PASS OUT!