Movement Mondays are going to be opportunities for our students to learn more about body mapping, healthy movement, proper alignment while singing and in everyday life.
Talent Tuesdays are going to be days to showcase the best of the best in the world of the choral arts from around the world. Through audio and video examples, students will be able to listen to individual pieces as well as entire concerts if they wish. Students will also have the ability to submit their own recommendations for choral groups to be featured on a talent Tuesday.
Warm Up Wednesdays are the chance to flex your rusty pipes! Mr. Krug will be posting video examples of extensive warm ups for students to follow for the next week to use in a variety of situations. These videos will include warm ups students already know, as well as new ones and suggested videos from professionals.
Theory Thursday is the opportunity for students to practice their ever growing ear training and music theory skills. Mr. Krug will be posting melodies and rhythms of the day as well as an interval quiz with multiple levels to challenge all students. Students are encouraged to practice their interval exercise (recording found below) as well as their regular solfege. All students have access to Sight Reading Factory for free using the access code found below. Please use it and practice all of the rhythms and melodies to your heart's content!
On Fun Fridays, students will be exposed to the best and brightest in the world of vocal music, not limited to choral arts. We will be exploring healthy vocal habits, successful careers, and role models in the world of music while also enjoying the best of what vocal music has to offer today and from throughout the decades.
Assignments Starting April 6th
Additional Assignments
Additionally, ALL students of the choir program are asked to learn the parts to "You Will Be Found". The New York choir is asked to learn "I Am Not Yours". These two pieces were selections we were going to take to New York, but unfortunately our trip had to be cancelled. Now, as it stands, we will be performing one final concert once we return to school (pending any further cancellations). On this concert, we will perform our Spring Concert repertoire, the New York choir will perform "I Am Not Yours", the seniors will perform "You Are Not Alone", and the entire program will perform "You Will Be Found".
A virtual choir back up plan is in the works pending any further cancellation.
Please find all part tapes and recording below!
Happy practicing!
RCOE Arts Competition
The Riverside County Office of Education is hosting a virtual arts competition for all Riverside county students. The competition runs for six weeks and each week has a different theme and a different art medium. All students are encouraged to check out the website and participate in one or as many of the weeks as they wish! First week's entries start 3/25 and are due 3/31!
Leadership Applications
Next school year, the choir council will be replaced by a formal leadership team. This team will be comprised of several official positions with specific jobs aimed at assisting the program, the director, and its students. Any student wishing to apply for a position must meet the necessary requirements and return the application to Mr. Krug via email no later than APRIL 10TH.
What are we looking for in a leader?
Students wishing to apply for a leadership position must first and foremost have a natural desire to serve their program. Choir Leaders are those who put others before themselves but also lead by example. We are looking for students who are exemplary individuals of C.L.A.S.S. and living the Bronco Way. A Choir Leader is a student who isn't afraid to put the good of the program before their own relationships or let their personal interests falter their character. Finally, we are looking for students who are ready to innovate, think outside the box, and who take initiative.
Positions:
President
Requirements:
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Enrolled in at least two choirs (or AP Theory/TA)
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At least 2 years in the choir program
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GPA 3.0 or higher
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Be Available every Monday, 6:45am-7:30am for meeting (Tuesdays when needed)
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Efficient with Excel and Word
Job Duties:
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Assist the director is numerous daily needs
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Students coordination
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Announcements
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Cross-campus coordination
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Decision making
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Student must be confident and respectful in addressing other students and adults
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Student must be confident making phone calls
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Student must be a respected member of the choir program
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Student must be willing to learn and grow and not fearful of making mistakes
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Student must be ready to lead by example
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Ability to instruct clearly and delegate to TA's
Vice Presidents (2)
Requirements:
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Enrolled in at least two choirs (or Ap Theory/TA)
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At least 1 year in the choir program
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GPA 3.0 or higher
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Be Available every Monday, 6:45am-7:30am for meeting (Tuesdays when needed)
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Efficient with Excel and Word
Job Duties:
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The Vice Presidents serve as the extra leads to the director the president and the secretary, sharing their responsibilities.
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Assist the director is numerous daily needs
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Students coordination
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Announcements
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Cross-campus coordination
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Decision making
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Student must be confident and respectful in addressing other students and adults
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Student must be confident making phone calls
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Student must be a respected member of the choir program
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Student must be willing to learn and grow and not fearful of making mistakes
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Student must be ready to lead by example
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Ability to instruct clearly and delegate to TA's
Secretary
Requirements:
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Enrolled in at least one choir
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At least 1 year in the choir program
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GPA 3.0 or higher
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Be Available every Monday, 6:45am-7:30am for meeting (Tuesdays when needed)
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Efficient with Excel and Word
Job Duties:
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Check in all students at any event or concert
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Take notes at all leadership meetings
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assist the director and lead the TA's in completing the digitization of the music library
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Responsible for coordination of dress and vest sizing; Coordinate instructions on appropriate dress
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Responsible for coordination of any and all forms and permission slips
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Ability to instruct clearly and delegate to TA's
Treasurers (2)
Requirements
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Enrolled in at least one choir
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At least 1 year in the choir program
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GPA 3.0 or higher
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Be Available every Monday, 6:45am-7:30am for meeting (Tuesdays when needed)
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Efficient with Excel and Word
Job Duties:
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Responsible for assisting director and other adults in counting of money at any fundraiser or concert before being dismissed
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Check in with director twice a week for necessary signatures and deposit needs for ASB club
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Assist director and parent fundraising coordinator on all fundraisers including student motivation, execution, and completion.
Event Coordinators (2)
Requirements
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Enrolled in at least one choir
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At least 1 year in the choir program
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GPA 3.0 or higher
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Be Available every Monday, 6:45am-7:30am for meeting (Tuesdays when needed)
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Efficient with Excel and Word
Job Duties:
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Responsible for coordinating students help for all concerts, fundraisers, and events.
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Coordinates with parent Event Coordinator weekly
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Able to delegate to students not in leadership; create committees for each event project
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Keep all classroom calendars up to date based off the master calendar