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The N.C.C.S. Cougar Chorale is open to any student attending the N.C.C.S. High School. The class meets every other day for 40 minutes during period 4 (opposite Band class - so students can participate in both Band and Chorus). Students are expected to practice outside of rehearsal time in order to master the repertoire that we will build throughout the year. Students will be monitored and assessed by the Director throughout the year. All different styles of music are performed. If a student does not have their repertoire mastered, it will result in the lowering of their grade in the course. All students are expected to perform in the up to three scheduled concerts during the year in order to achieve a passing grade in the course. Throughout the year, students are also expected to complete assignments and quizzes that will be factored into their overall grade in the course.
Other opportunities to perform may arise throughout the year. These performances may include assemblies, N.Y.S.S.M.A. Major Organization Festival, and other performances. Students in good standing may elect to participate in extra curricular choral activities including participating in the N.Y.S.S.M.A. Solo Evaluation Festival, Area All-State Festival, as well as become members of various small choral ensembles such as the N.C.C.S. Men's Ensemble.
In addition to rehearsal, Chorus members will be given weekly homework assignments (written and oral) designed to educate the student in music reading and performance enhancement.
Extra credit for all Chorus students is available. Students can sign into the Chorus room during a studyhall if a practice room is available, to practice their repertoire and receive extra credit. In addition, any student who regularly participates in a singing activity outside of school may obtain extra credit by writing a paragraph or two describing their participation in these groups. Examples of appropriate groups may include, church choirs, community theatre plays, Barbershop or Sweet Adeline’s groups, etc. Chorus students may also earn extra credit by attending a concert that is not a required concert for them. Students attending such a concert must see Mrs. Kokes prior to the concert to obtain a Performance Critique form. Once the form is completed and handed back to Mrs. Kokes, the student will earn the extra credit.
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Kathy Kokes
N.C.C.S. Choral Director
Email: kkokes@nccscougar.org
06/18/08 02:48 PM
