Monday, September 10, 2018

Chorus Information


Dear Parent/Guardian,                                                                                   September 2018

            Your child has expressed an interest in joining the Village Elementary Chorus this year.  Chorus meets twice each week and rehearses from 7:20-8:10 a.m.  Third and Fourth grade Chorus meets on Mondays and Wednesdays and Fifth and Sixth grades meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  All rehearsals take place in the HJ multi-purpose room.
            By joining chorus, your child is agreeing to participate in all rehearsals and two concerts that will take place on December 12th, 2018 and May 7th, 2019 at 7 p.m. in the High School Auditorium.  Please make a note of these dates on your calendar.  We will send home more reminders and specific details as the time approaches.
            We will begin our rehearsals the week of October 1st, 2018.  Some children may need to take an early bus in order to participate.  Please fill out the attached form with the appropriate information and submit by September 14th so we can pass it on to our Transportation Department.  The Transportation Department will send home a letter with your child regarding early busses.  Below you will find a list of expectations we have for perspective chorus members.  Please read and discuss them with your child/children prior to signing the agreement.
            Thank you for your support of your child’s music education.  We are looking forward to working hard this year to bring you the best concerts we can.  Please do not hesitate to call us if you have questions.

Very truly yours,

Nathan Berry                            Alexandria D’Amuro                                                nberry@hilton.k12.ny.us            amartella@hilton.k12.ny.us   
585-392-1000 x5107              585-392-1000 x5193



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CHORUS EXPECTATIONS

As a member of the Hilton Central School District Elementary Chorus I agree to the following guidelines:

Attendance:
·         I will attend rehearsals regularly
·         If I am in attendance at school, and miss the morning rehearsal, I need to provide a note to the director(s).
·         If I miss more than 2 unexcused rehearsals, the director will call home.

Rehearsals:
·         I will be on time.
·         When I arrive at school, I will go right to my rehearsal place.  I understand that I’m not to go to my classroom before 8:10 a.m.
·         I will talk only when allowed –Not when the director is talking.
·         I will do my best to encourage others to do their best.

Concerts:
·         I will attend my concerts.
·         I will behave in a professional manner during concerts.
·         I will be at the concert site on time.
·         I will dress appropriately—I will look as good as I sound!
·         I will have fun!

Procedure for removal from the Concert: After 2 phone calls to the parent, a letter will go home.  Following the proper parent communication, the student will not be able to participate in that concert and other activities such as the Rochester Red Wings Game or other community performances.

Please complete the form below and return to Mr. Berry or Ms. D’Amuro    
by September 14th.