Kalamazoo Central High School

2017-2018
MIXED CHORUS
Mrs. Theresa Williams-Johnson, Vocal Music
269-337-0330, x 341
williamsjohnsont@kalamazoopublicschools.net
Course Description from Course Bulletin:
Mixed Chorus is an entry level choir designed to prepare students in the
fundamentals of choral music. Students will learn sight reading, choral technique
and quality repertoire. This ensemble will participate in at least one performance
during each Trimester.

Length of course:
One Trimester 0.5 Credits (1 Trimester - 0.5 credit)

Classroom Expectations:
Students are expected to do excellent work at all times. Individual responsibility is a
class requirement. All students are expected to demonstrate good musicianship in
class and at performances. All students are to be respectful and understanding to
others and must follow all school rules. All students must come to class prepared
with a pencil each day.

Make-up Policy:
Most rehearsals and all public performance can not be made up. Therefore it is
important for all students to be in class every day and at all mandatory
performances.

Course Objective or Core Concepts:

Students will participate in daily rehearsals in preparation for concert events
throughout each Trimester. Each rehearsal will last 60 minutes long and will include:
1. Sight Reading 2. Vocal and Physical Warm-ups 3. Rehearsal of Choral Literature.

Students will learn the Movable DO sight reading system as well as vocal and choral
techniques relating to each individual piece of choral literature. Music theory, history
and listening will be included in each trimesters training.

Core choral concepts taught are: blend, balance, choral listening, unification and
purification of vowels, dynamics, inflection, musical phrasing, breathing, articulation
and other choral basics.

Course Outline: Choir Concert Schedule for

1st Trimester
KPS Fall Festival Concert Thursday, October 26, 2017
Chenery Auditorium, 7:00 p.m. Call time - 6:30 p.m.

2nd Trimester
Kalamazoo Central Winter Concert Tuesday, December 19, 2017
Kalamazoo Central HS Auditorium, 7:00 p.m. Call time - 6:30 p.m.
A complete performance schedule of all musical opportunities offered at KC is
available from me. This schedule includes The Musical, Cabaret Show, Regional/State
Honors Choir, District/State Solo and Ensemble, and District/State Choral Festivals.

Evaluation/ Grading Criteria:

The following weighting is assigned to large graded assignments:

20% Semester Exam
50% Performance
20% Class participation
10% Sight Reading, Listening, Classroom Activities

Promptness to class directly effects student participation. Students are expected to

be on time to class. Students are to be in their seat, with their folder, ready to work
when the bell rings.

Grading Scale is as follows:

90 A
80 B
70 C
60 D
50 F

Exams:
Final exams will be given in all courses and will count as 20% of the final grade.

Textbook and Other Materials:

All choral literature will be provided by Mrs. Johnson.

Mixed Chorus Parents/Guardians:

Please feel free to contact me directly if you have any questions. After reading this syllabus, please sign and
return it to school with your student. Due: Friday, September 15. (10 POINTS)

I have read the syllabus and I understand all expectations and grading.

Student________________________________________Grade_________

Parent/Guardian (please print)____________________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature_______________________________________