2005-2006 Concert Schedule ( top)
|
Event |
Date |
Place |
| Annual Choral Parent Meeting |
September 13th; 7PM |
Herndon Middle |
Back to School Night Performance
(Select Students) |
September 29th; 7 PM |
Herndon Middle Auditorium |
| All-State Chorus Auditions (Voluntary Audition) |
October (TBA) |
Herndon Middle |
| Music Department Fund Raiser |
October 12th - October 26th |
|
Chorus Ice Cream Social
(All Chorus Students) |
October 20th; 2:30-3:30PM |
HMS Cafeteria |
Pyramid Concert
(Advanced and Men's Chorus) |
October 24; 7:00 PM (Student call 6:15) |
Herndon High School |
FCPS Men's Chorus
(Select Students)
|
October 26; all day |
Geroge Mason University |
| District XII Honors Chorus Auditions (Voluntary
Audition) |
November (TBA) |
Herndon Middle |
Winter Chorus Concert
(All Chorus Students)
|
December 13th; 7 PM
(Student Call 6:15 PM)
Snow Date: December 14th |
Herndon Middle |
Chorus Performance: Rising 7th Grade
Parent Orientation
(Select Students) |
January 26th; 7 PM
Snow Date: January 31 |
Herndon Middle |
District XII Honors Chorus
(Selected Students) |
February 9th thru 11th
|
Wakefield High School |
| Chorus Performance - 2nd Qtr Honor Roll
Assemblies |
February 16th and 17th; 1:00 PM
|
Herndon Middle |
Pre-Festival Concert
(All Students) |
March 9; 7:00 PM
(Student Call 6:15) |
Herndon HS |
District XII Chorus Festival
(All Chorus Students) |
March 17th and March 18th |
Chantilly HS |
All State Chorus Event
(Accepted Students) |
April 28th-April 29th |
Fairfax County |
Spring Chorus Trip
(All Chorus Students) |
May 5th |
Hershey Park, PA |
Spring Concert and Awards Reception
(All Chorus Students) |
June 12th; 7 PM
(Student Call - 6:15PM) |
Herndon Middle |
| Note: Second semester dates are subject to
change due to SOL review and testing. |
Performance Dress(top)
All Chorus members are to wear:
- Boys: black dress shoes, black socks, black dress pants,
white long sleeved ironed tuxedo shirt (borrowed from HMS),
bow tie and cummerbund (borrowed from HMS)
- Girls: black dress shoes, black hose, long black skirt (mid-calf
to ankle length and non-conforming to the body), white long
sleeved ironed tuxedo shirt (borrowed from HMS), bow
tie and cummerbund (borrowed from HMS)
Please contact Mr. Kavinski if you need assistance with finding
or buying any of these items.
Activity Fee (top)
All choir students will pay an activity fee of $20 for
the year. This fee covers the cost of the choir t-shirt
(mandatory for our spring trip) as well as a bow tie and
cummerbund usage fee. DUE BY SEPTEMBER 19th.
Volunteer Opportunities( top)
- Bring Soda/desserts/cookies to concerts
- Call parents to organize ushers
- Serve as an usher. Either sitting in the back near
the door to make sure people don’t enter or exit
during a piece of music or helping move the choir groups
around.
- Type or Design flyers, programs, etc.
- Create a choir parent email list for Mr. Kavinski at
school
- Help with set ups, program needs, or general projects
during the school day
- Help with Fund Raiser Distribution/tallying
- District Choir Committee
- Write choir department updates/articles for school
and other publications
- Chaperone for either of the festivals or another event
where chaperones are needed
- Serve as a board member for the HMS Choral Parent Association
Course Descriptions (top)
Beginning Level Chorus (Mixed Chorus) - Year
Grade: 7 & 8 Elective
This course provides instruction in proper vocal techniques
and rehearsal practices. Through a variety of choral literature,
students will experience two and/or three-part singing.
Types of performances may include concert choral performances,
choral choreography, and/or dramas. Required rehearsals
and performances outside of normal school hours may be
scheduled at the discretion of the director.
Advanced Level Chorus (Concert Choir) - Year
Grade: 8 Elective
Prerequisite: Audition by the instructor.
This course offers advanced instruction in vocal techniques,
music fundamentals, and sight-reading. Through a variety
of choral literature, students will experience three and/or
four-part singing. Types of performances may include concert
choral performances, choral choreography, and/or musical
dramas. Rehearsals and performances outside of normal school
hours will be required as a part of this course.
FCPS
Music Site
Contains links to SOL information and student and
parent resources and curriculum materials.
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