Lewis Elementary Pride Chorus
Membership Information and Contract 2021-2022
Philosophy
Dedicated to excellence, the Lewis Pride Chorus has a two-fold purpose. Membership offers professional-level instruction in vocal technique as well as exposure to a variety of choral styles. Involvement also enhances young people’s lives, helping them to develop qualities of self-reliance, personal integrity, responsibility, compassion, and confidence in their abilities. The Lewis Pride Chorus is a performance group that requires teamwork to meet its objectives.
Rehearsal Days/Times and ASP
Chorus begins on Tuesday, September 7th and is held each Tuesday immediately after school in the music room from 2:20-3:20. After rehearsal, students should either go directly to ASP or be picked up out front of Lewis as a car rider. Car riders must be picked up no later than 3:30 pm on chorus days. During conference week, chorus will meet from 12:20-1:20 pm.
Attendance
Attendance at all rehearsals and concerts is required for participation in chorus. Unless they are absent from school that day, students should be at rehearsal. Please decide now to attend all rehearsals and performances. Sports practices/games, community and church events, and lack of transportation are not considered valid reasons for missing a concert. Your child will only be excused from chorus rehearsal if they were excused from school that day. If your child gets laryngitis and cannot sing, it will still be beneficial to attend rehearsal – listening is learning and a part of singing. Avoid scheduling doctor and dentist appointments on Tuesday afternoons.
Behavior Expectations
As representatives of Lewis Elementary, chorus students should provide a model for excellence in both singing and behavior throughout the school and community. It is expected that students will demonstrate respectful, courteous and appropriate behavior at all times during rehearsals and on field trips. The chorus operates on a three-strikes policy. Parents will be notified any time their student earns a strike for misbehavior during rehearsals or field trips. Students will lose membership at the accumulation of three strikes.
Loss of Chorus Membership
A student will be dismissed from chorus for the following reasons:
Membership Fee
Chorus is an extra-curricular activity. The school does not receive extra funds from the CCSD to cover its expenses, nor is the leader of the group compensated. A non-refundable fee of $45.00 per chorus member ($40.00 if you already have a Lewis Pride Chorus shirt) covers the cost of field trip transportation, chorus shirt, music, accompanist, choral festival registration, student medals, plaque, and teacher substitute. The fee does not cover the cost of entrance fees to The Georgia Aquarium, or the Atlanta Braves or other expenses not listed above. There is no option for electronic payments. Make checks payable to LEWIS ELEMENTARY.
Performance Dress Requirements
ALL STUDENTS will wear navy chorus shirt (polo), khaki pants, and black dress shoes (no tennis shoes) and black belt for all performances unless otherwise determined by the director. Only the cost of the shirt is covered in the $45.00 fee. Parents/guardians are responsible for providing khaki pants, black belt, and black shoes.
Communication via E-mail, Teacher Blog and Dial Outs/Texts
E-mail is the most efficient way to communicate with me. I will be sending out chorus e-mails regularly with chorus information for rehearsals and field trips. Please check your e-mail on a regular basis and notify me if your e-mail address changes. Chorus information is also posted on my teacher blog under our school website. Information by hard copy will be sent home with students as necessary. Phone “dial outs/texts” will also be sent out as needed.
Rehearsal/Performance Calendar/Chaperone Information
A calendar of performances is provided by hard copy, as well as posted on my web page for the Lewis Pride Chorus. It is expected that students will be at all scheduled rehearsals and performances. There may be changes to the calendar throughout the year. Please contact me any time there is a conflict. Parents are welcome to chaperone any of field trips that we take during the school day.
Information to be Returned
Please fill out, sign and return the following items in the envelope provided:
I look forward to an exciting year of chorus as we work together to provide positive musical experiences for your child.
“Sing”cerely,
Lewis Elementary Chorus Contract
My child has permission to participate in the Lewis Elementary Pride Chorus for the year 2021-2022. He/she and I have read the criteria for membership and understand the behavior expectations, dress requirements, attendance policy, and rehearsal/performance guidelines required for active membership. I understand there is a $45.00 one-time non-refundable fee. Make checks payable to Lewis Elementary. Checks should be sealed in the attached envelope and put in the school safe.
________________________________________ _____________________________________________________
Student’s Name (please print) Parent’s Signature
________________________________________ ____________________________________________________
Home Telephone Cell Phone
___________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________
E-mail #1– print neatly E-mail #2 – print neatly
___________________________________________________
E-mail #3- print neatly
Dismissal: Please indicate how your child will normally go home after chorus rehearsal. If this changes, please send a note with your child.
______My child will be picked up by__________________________________________________________________
______My Child will normally go to ASP
______Other:_________________________________________________________________
Chorus Shirt: Indicate your child’s shirt size. (Allow for child’s growth)
Youth: Small________ Medium ________ Large ________ X-Large ________
Adult: Small ________ Medium ________ Large ________ X-Large ________
My child already has a Chorus Shirt ________________
Return this page only to Mr. Grebe by Friday, September 3rd, 2021
Membership Information and Contract 2021-2022
Philosophy
Dedicated to excellence, the Lewis Pride Chorus has a two-fold purpose. Membership offers professional-level instruction in vocal technique as well as exposure to a variety of choral styles. Involvement also enhances young people’s lives, helping them to develop qualities of self-reliance, personal integrity, responsibility, compassion, and confidence in their abilities. The Lewis Pride Chorus is a performance group that requires teamwork to meet its objectives.
Rehearsal Days/Times and ASP
Chorus begins on Tuesday, September 7th and is held each Tuesday immediately after school in the music room from 2:20-3:20. After rehearsal, students should either go directly to ASP or be picked up out front of Lewis as a car rider. Car riders must be picked up no later than 3:30 pm on chorus days. During conference week, chorus will meet from 12:20-1:20 pm.
Attendance
Attendance at all rehearsals and concerts is required for participation in chorus. Unless they are absent from school that day, students should be at rehearsal. Please decide now to attend all rehearsals and performances. Sports practices/games, community and church events, and lack of transportation are not considered valid reasons for missing a concert. Your child will only be excused from chorus rehearsal if they were excused from school that day. If your child gets laryngitis and cannot sing, it will still be beneficial to attend rehearsal – listening is learning and a part of singing. Avoid scheduling doctor and dentist appointments on Tuesday afternoons.
Behavior Expectations
As representatives of Lewis Elementary, chorus students should provide a model for excellence in both singing and behavior throughout the school and community. It is expected that students will demonstrate respectful, courteous and appropriate behavior at all times during rehearsals and on field trips. The chorus operates on a three-strikes policy. Parents will be notified any time their student earns a strike for misbehavior during rehearsals or field trips. Students will lose membership at the accumulation of three strikes.
Loss of Chorus Membership
A student will be dismissed from chorus for the following reasons:
- Accumulating 3 misconduct strikes.
- Earning less than a satisfactory report card grade in conduct for any school subject.
- Excessive disruptive behavior during rehearsals, field trips, or concerts.
- Any unexcused absence from a rehearsal or performance.
- Being picked up late from rehearsal multiple times.
Membership Fee
Chorus is an extra-curricular activity. The school does not receive extra funds from the CCSD to cover its expenses, nor is the leader of the group compensated. A non-refundable fee of $45.00 per chorus member ($40.00 if you already have a Lewis Pride Chorus shirt) covers the cost of field trip transportation, chorus shirt, music, accompanist, choral festival registration, student medals, plaque, and teacher substitute. The fee does not cover the cost of entrance fees to The Georgia Aquarium, or the Atlanta Braves or other expenses not listed above. There is no option for electronic payments. Make checks payable to LEWIS ELEMENTARY.
Performance Dress Requirements
ALL STUDENTS will wear navy chorus shirt (polo), khaki pants, and black dress shoes (no tennis shoes) and black belt for all performances unless otherwise determined by the director. Only the cost of the shirt is covered in the $45.00 fee. Parents/guardians are responsible for providing khaki pants, black belt, and black shoes.
Communication via E-mail, Teacher Blog and Dial Outs/Texts
E-mail is the most efficient way to communicate with me. I will be sending out chorus e-mails regularly with chorus information for rehearsals and field trips. Please check your e-mail on a regular basis and notify me if your e-mail address changes. Chorus information is also posted on my teacher blog under our school website. Information by hard copy will be sent home with students as necessary. Phone “dial outs/texts” will also be sent out as needed.
Rehearsal/Performance Calendar/Chaperone Information
A calendar of performances is provided by hard copy, as well as posted on my web page for the Lewis Pride Chorus. It is expected that students will be at all scheduled rehearsals and performances. There may be changes to the calendar throughout the year. Please contact me any time there is a conflict. Parents are welcome to chaperone any of field trips that we take during the school day.
Information to be Returned
Please fill out, sign and return the following items in the envelope provided:
- Chorus contract including CONTACT INFORMATION and shirt size
- Chorus fee – Make checks out to Lewis Elementary
- Cobb County Blanket Field Trip Permission Form
- Permission to Photograph and Take Pictures Release Form
I look forward to an exciting year of chorus as we work together to provide positive musical experiences for your child.
“Sing”cerely,
Lewis Elementary Chorus Contract
My child has permission to participate in the Lewis Elementary Pride Chorus for the year 2021-2022. He/she and I have read the criteria for membership and understand the behavior expectations, dress requirements, attendance policy, and rehearsal/performance guidelines required for active membership. I understand there is a $45.00 one-time non-refundable fee. Make checks payable to Lewis Elementary. Checks should be sealed in the attached envelope and put in the school safe.
________________________________________ _____________________________________________________
Student’s Name (please print) Parent’s Signature
________________________________________ ____________________________________________________
Home Telephone Cell Phone
___________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________
E-mail #1– print neatly E-mail #2 – print neatly
___________________________________________________
E-mail #3- print neatly
Dismissal: Please indicate how your child will normally go home after chorus rehearsal. If this changes, please send a note with your child.
______My child will be picked up by__________________________________________________________________
______My Child will normally go to ASP
______Other:_________________________________________________________________
Chorus Shirt: Indicate your child’s shirt size. (Allow for child’s growth)
Youth: Small________ Medium ________ Large ________ X-Large ________
Adult: Small ________ Medium ________ Large ________ X-Large ________
My child already has a Chorus Shirt ________________
Return this page only to Mr. Grebe by Friday, September 3rd, 2021