How do they sign up?
They just have to let their music teacher know during their regular music class that they want to join.

What do the students do who are NOT in chorus while their classmates are at chorus rehearsal?
They remain with their classroom teacher for “Writing Workshop”. This is an extra class of writing to practice cursive writing, writing paragraphs, and basic language arts.

Do the chorus students have to make up the work from Writing Workshop?
No. The workshop work is extra. Chorus students will not be required to make up any work.

If my child has signed up for Writing Workshop, and then regrets not joining chorus, can he/she still join chorus?
Yes, as long as the regret is due to actually missing the opportunity to sing. The student simply has to let Ms. Brouillet know that he/she would like to switch. However, if the desire to be in chorus is to avoid the writing exercises and not because he/she loves to sing, , the student should understand that they will be miserable in a class where the entire class period is devoted to singing.

Can my child drop out of chorus?
No. It is discussed at length at the very beginning that the student is making a commitment to a performance group and has to honor that commitment for the betterment of the program. The student should be able to assess whether or not he/she truly likes to sing. (The analogy of a sports team is used to exemplify the commitment to practicing with a team in order to perform their best at games.)

When and where do they perform?
The Spring Vocal concert is usually at the end of May or early June. The exact date will not be determined until January, 2007. All 3 choruses perform at Centennial High School. The 3rd and 4th graders will be presenting selections under the theme, “Step Into the Spotlight”. The 5th graders will present a mini-musical to be announced very soon.