Highlander Choir Assessment page
This page is designed to help Choir students see how they are graded in Highlander Choir.
Musician Etiquette
It is important that students learn how to act professionally. The will soon be in the workplace and will be expected to act in a manner that reflects good judgment, responsibility, and manners. Students in choir receive a daily grade for their rehearsal etiquette which reflects the student's professionalism as musicians.
1. Completion of warm-up activities from start to finish
2. Management of their work/rehearsal space (binders, sheet music, etc.)
3. Professionalism- following Director's prompts, keeping quiet during rehearsals, and avoiding use of cell phones
4. Avoid eating & chewing gum while rehearsing. (Many students eat lunch this period. The class is structured in a way that the students can eat while each section is learning and singing. Students have been instructed to work to avoid eating during warm-ups and while their sections are working. Students will also be given "break time" at some point in the rehearsal.
Here is an example of what you will see in Skyward, our online grading system.
It is important that students learn to exercise proper etiquette to have the best chance at success in their future careers. Performing groups are the perfect setting for students to practice those skills. Musician Etiquette includes management of work space (binder, sheet music, and seating space), completing beginning-of-class warm-up activities including arriving & starting on time, managing use of electronic devices & eating lunch, managing talking during instruction, and following given rehearsal instructions.
It is important that students learn to exercise proper etiquette to have the best chance at success in their future careers. Performing groups are the perfect setting for students to practice those skills. Musician Etiquette includes management of work space (binder, sheet music, and seating space), completing beginning-of-class warm-up activities including arriving & starting on time, managing use of electronic devices & eating lunch, managing talking during instruction, and following given rehearsal instructions.It is important that students learn to exercise proper etiquette to have the best chance at success in their future careers. Performing groups are the perfect setting for students to practice those skills. Musician Etiquette includes management of work space (binder, sheet music, and seating space), completing beginning-of-class warm-up activities including arriving & starting on time, managing use of electronic devices & eating lunch, managing talking during instruction, and following given rehearsal instructions.
1. Completion of warm-up activities from start to finish
2. Management of their work/rehearsal space (binders, sheet music, etc.)
3. Professionalism- following Director's prompts, keeping quiet during rehearsals, and avoiding use of cell phones
4. Avoid eating & chewing gum while rehearsing. (Many students eat lunch this period. The class is structured in a way that the students can eat while each section is learning and singing. Students have been instructed to work to avoid eating during warm-ups and while their sections are working. Students will also be given "break time" at some point in the rehearsal.
Here is an example of what you will see in Skyward, our online grading system.
It is important that students learn to exercise proper etiquette to have the best chance at success in their future careers. Performing groups are the perfect setting for students to practice those skills. Musician Etiquette includes management of work space (binder, sheet music, and seating space), completing beginning-of-class warm-up activities including arriving & starting on time, managing use of electronic devices & eating lunch, managing talking during instruction, and following given rehearsal instructions.
It is important that students learn to exercise proper etiquette to have the best chance at success in their future careers. Performing groups are the perfect setting for students to practice those skills. Musician Etiquette includes management of work space (binder, sheet music, and seating space), completing beginning-of-class warm-up activities including arriving & starting on time, managing use of electronic devices & eating lunch, managing talking during instruction, and following given rehearsal instructions.It is important that students learn to exercise proper etiquette to have the best chance at success in their future careers. Performing groups are the perfect setting for students to practice those skills. Musician Etiquette includes management of work space (binder, sheet music, and seating space), completing beginning-of-class warm-up activities including arriving & starting on time, managing use of electronic devices & eating lunch, managing talking during instruction, and following given rehearsal instructions.
Choral Tests
Choir students will take "written" tests based on what they need to know in order to master choral singing in this course. First year students must work to master the Choral Basics Test. Students who have taken the course multiple years, must work to master the next level each year. These tests are done on students' Chromebooks. Students are permitted to take and retake the tests as many times as they wish in order to master the test.
Sight Reading
Recently, the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association has added sight reading to their performance criteria and recommended that all schools incorporate training in this area as part of a well-rounded music education. Students will use their Chromebooks and a software called Sight Reading factory to practice and track their progress. Students do not need to perform live in front of a person. They record the sight reading on their Chromebooks in private and submit them to the instructor for feedback. Students must work to master a level each year they take choir.
CIPA (Choir Individual Performance Assessment)
Highlander Choir students must perform in two live concert performances per school year. Below is an example of the scoring involved in performances.