LASSITER CHORUS HANDBOOK 2017 - 2018

DR. CHRIS RICHIE, PRINCIPAL

DR. BRIAN WILLIAMS, CHORAL DIRECTOR

EMILY ALDERMAN, ASSISTANT CHORAL DIRECTOR

www.lass i t er chorus . com

LASSITER HIGH SCHOOL

2601 SHALLOWFORD ROAD

MARIETTA, GEORGIA 30066

SCHOOL PHONE: 678-494-7863

SCHOOL FAX: 678-494-7865

CHORUS OFFICE PHONE: Ext. 031

Lassiter Chorus Officers 2017-2018

President Kari Gormanos Vice Presidents Virginia Langmaid & Tori Ikpeamarom

Secretaries Julia Balot*

Ashley Lavender – Choraliers Sarah-Ashley Collins – Concert Chorale

Allison Jones – Camerata

Librarians Morgan Carson

Caroline Kenney

Historians Susannah Long*

Libby Hester – Concert Chorale Natalie Happ – Concert Chorale Grace Zeineddine – Camerata

Olivia Reed – Camerata

Public Relations Serena Butler*

Sofia De Los Rios* Jackson Larisch – Choraliers

Jackson Schroeder – Concert Chorale Anna Yancey – Camerata

Middle School Liasons Melina Ianniello – Simpson

Maggie Rogers – Mabry Thad Barrington – Simpson

Charlie Ort – Mabry

LCBA - LASSITER CHORUS BOOSTER ASSOCIATION

Lassiter Choral Booster Association is a 501(c)3, not-for-profit support organization for the amazing chorus students. This vital support group assists in numerous aspects of the choral program both financially and with donations of time and expertise. Membership funds are used to help pay for choral octavos, percussion instruments, audiovisual equipment, student scholarships, performance adjudication fees, and many other activities of Lassiter Chorus. LCBA funds enable our singers to perform at Performance Evaluations and the ensuing transportation fees associated. All funds benefit the choral program and the students involved. An LCBA general meeting occurs early each school year to acquaint parents and supporters with the choral program and to seek booster involvement. Open Board meetings occur on the second Tuesday of each month.

Booster membership levels: Uniform T-Shirt is free if Membership is paid in full by 8/16

General $100.00 (Magnet, Uniform T-Shirt, 25 letter points), Basic Participation Level

Bronze $150.00 (Magnet, Uniform T-Shirt, 35 letter points)

Silver $200 (Magnet, Uniform T-Shirt, 40 letter points)

Gold $250.00 (Magnet, Uniform T-Shirt, 50 letter points, 4 reserved seats at Concerts)

Platinum $500.00 and up (Magnet, Uniform T-Shirt, 75 letter points, 6 reserved seats at Concerts)

Names of LCBA members and level of support will be on display on the Lassiter Chorus website and when space permits, in the printed concert programs. The LCBA Membership Form will be sent home in the Opening Day Packet and can be found on the Chorus Website under the FORMS link.

Thank you for supporting the wonderful things happening everyday in Lassiter Chorus!

After the notes, the music begins.

Herearethemembersofyour2016-2017LassiterChoralBoosterAssociationBoard!

Member Position Email Phone

StephanieLangmaid Co-President langmaid@bellsouth.net 678-461-8876

BarbaraBarrington VicePresident-Fundraising

barbbarring@yahoo.com 770-906-8746

VickiSanderford Secretary vickisanderford@comcast.net 678-494-1836MariCarden Treasurer lcbatreasurer@yahoo.com 404-966-4926CherylRogers MabryLiaison chersongs@aol.com 404-452-6608LeaGormanos SimpsonLiaison leagormanos@gmail.com 404-861-4348

KatyHarper VolunteerCoordinator

Harper.katy@comcast.net 678-662-1857

KayKnight SpiritWear kjohn607@aol.com 678-296-0448KarlaColeman Uniforms karla.coleman@gmail.com 404-955-6719HiramCarden WebMaster hcarden@yahoo.com 404-966-4917MelissaO’Toole Membership lcba.membership@gmail.com 678-592-9355

TheresaDruckenmiller Banquet tgdruc@comcast.net 770-315-4208

CatherineKenney Co-PresidentPhotographer

catherinepkenney@gmail.com 678-852-7923

TimLangmaid SeniorDrivewayArt

langmaid@bellsouth.net 678-461-8876

ErikaBrasco ConcertPrograms sgrbchgrl@gmail.com 404-788-6430LeaGormanos SocialCommittee leagormanos@gmail.com 404-861-4348

The information that follows describes procedures and precepts that LassiterChorushasemployedover its longhistory. Using thisasaguide,studentsandparentshelp Lassiter Chorus continue to be one of the most successful choral programsanywhere. Please be sure to print the last page, sign, and return it to receive theappropriateChorusletterpoints.

ALL-STATECHORUS

AchievingAll-StateChorusisoneofthehighestindividualattainmentspossibleforaGeorgiachoralstudent.Toaudition,thestudentmustbeamemberingoodstandinginaLassiterChorus.InitialregistrationforAll-StateisinSeptemberandrequiresanon-refundablefee.StudentsareencouragedtoauditionforAll-Statebuteverystudentshouldbesurethatheorsheintendstofollowthroughontheendeavor."Followthrough"involvespracticingaloneandwiththedirectorand/orprivateteacherandbeingavailableforallrelateddates.

Thefirstaudition(usuallyaSaturdayinNovember…checkthechoruscalendar)requiresastudenttosingaspecific,prepared/memorizedclassicalartsongoraria,scales(major,minor,chromatic),andsightsing(musicreading),stuffwedoeverydayinclass.Allaspectsoftheauditionarestudiedinclassexceptthesolo;however,individualpracticeisessentialtobesuccessful.Forinstance,musicreadingandsingingscalesaremuchdifferentwhendonealoneratherthanwiththechorus.Individualpracticetimeswiththedirectorsisencouraged,beforeandafterschool,andavailabletoAllStatestudentsonaweeklybasis.Aschedulewillbepostedeachweekforstudentstosignup.Studentswhodonotpracticeordemonstrateadequatepreparationforfeittherighttoaudition.Itisthestudent'sresponsibilitytosignupforpracticeandtoshowupforscheduledrehearsals.

Studentswhopassthefirstauditionare"accepted"intoAll-Statependingthesuccessfulcompletionofthefinalaudition/partcheckinJanuary.AcceptedstudentsareassignedtoanAll-StatechorusbyGMEA.Studentsthenpurchasethemusicandinstructional/learningCDappropriateforthatchorus.Individualpracticetimeswillbeavailabletostudentsaswiththefirstaudition,butstudentsshould,andcan,learnthemusicontheirown.StudentswhopassthefinalauditionhavethehonorofparticipatingintheAll-StateChorusevent.LCBAawardsa$100.00stipend/honorariumtoeachstudentwhoachievesAllStateandparticipatesintheeventAll-StateChorusoccursinAthensinFebruaryorMarch.BeforeastudentcansignuptoauditionforAllState,aformmustbeturnedin,signedbythestudent’sparentstatingthattheywillberesponsibleforsecuringhotelaccommodationsandtransportationforthestudent.ByCobbCountyregulations,thedirectorsmaynothandlethesedetailsnorprovidetransportation.

CAREOFTHEREHEARSALROOM

PIANOSANDKEYBOARDS:Itiseveryone’sresponsibilitytotakecareoftheinstruments.Studentsmaynot use the main rehearsal piano without permission. Please do not lean or stand on thepianos.Studentsarepermittedtousetheensembleroompianosandsmallkeyboardsbutareexpectedtodosowithrespectandcarefortheinstruments.

NOFOODORNON-WATERDRINKSareeverpermittedontherisers. Consumeedibles inthehallwaypriortoenteringtheroom.DONOTbetardytoclassbecauseyouarepurchasingorfinishingasnackinthehallway.Studentsmayconsumewater insuitablecontainersduringrehearsal.Chewinggummustbediscardedbeforerehearsalstarts.

RISERS:Leaveallbooks,purses,&backpacksonthefloorspacebeforeyougetontherisers.Thereisnotenoughroomontheriserstoaccommodateeverystudentandtheirbelongings.Donotleanbackinyourchairorallowchairlegstogettooclosetotheedge.Therisershaveprotectivebarriersbuttakeextraprecautionforyoursafety.

CHORUSMUSIC&FOLDERS

AllsingersshouldusetheLassiterChorusMusicFolderprovidedoryoumaypurchasea½”BLACK3-ring binder in which chorus music and pencil should be stored. Students are expected to makerehearsal notes and markings in their music. Please make markings only in pencil. Students areexpectedtonumberthemeasuresofallmusicselectionstofacilitaterapidandexactreferenceduringrehearsals.Likeallschoolprovidedtexts,anymusiclost,stolen,ordamagedmustbereplacedatthestudent’sexpense.Foldersmaybestoredinthemusiccabinetsprovidedortakenfromtheroomatanytimeaslongasitisreturnedthenextdayforuseinclass.Becarefultostorefoldersinthecabinetslotthat matches the folder number. If another folder is found in your slot, bring it to the director orlibrariantocorrecttheproblem.Donotjusttakeouttheotherfolderandplaceitinarandomspot.

Occasionally, spot checks of the music octavos and folders will be made and may affect theRehearsalSkillsportionofstudents'grades.

CHORUSCOMMUNICATIONS

Email:Manytimes,emailisthequickestwaytoreachthedirectors.FeelfreetoemailDr.Williams(Brian.Williams@cobbk12.org)orMs.Alderman(Emily.alderman@cobbk12.org)andtheywillrespondassoonaspossible.

ChorusOfficePhone:678-494-7863ext.031isalsoavailableforuseforchorusbusiness.Ifnecessary,pleaseleaveamessageandyouwillbecontactedASAP.

Website:TheLassiterChorusWebsiteisavaluablesourceofinformationandisupdatedregularlytoreflectanychangesmadetothecalendar,issuecongratulations,andreminderannouncements.Youwillfindformstodownloadanduse;directionstoconcertvenuesandauditions,importantannouncementsandpicturesofrecentevents.Pleasemakeahabitofvisitinghttp://www.lassiterchorus.comatleastonceperweek.Clickthefollowbuttonandyouwillreceivenotifications

Remind:WehavemadeextensiveuserecentlyoftheRemindtextingservice(https://www.remind.com).Pleasereviewthewebpagetolearnhowitworks.Parentsareencouragedtojointheirstudent’schoirliststoreceivethedirector’stexts.

ChoralPerformanceTours

Studentsingradestenthroughtwelvewhoareingoodstandingareeligibletoparticipateinourchoral

performancetours.Thepurposeofachorusperformancetourisamusical,educationalandculturalexperience.Studentsparticipatinginanytourmustabidebyschoolrulesatalltimes.Studentswhoaresuspendedfromschoolpriortothetourarenolongerconsidered"ingoodstanding"andarenoteligibletoparticipate.Thetourcostsandanyrefundsforsuchincidentsarebetweenthestudentandthetravelcompany.Furthermore,anystudentwithlessthanasatisfactoryconductgradeisnoteligibletoparticipate.Attireontripsmustcomplywithcountyrules.Chaperoneswillbeonallovernighttrips.Thechaperonesaregivenmanyresponsibilities.ChaperoneswillbeexpectedtoactasrolemodelswhileonthetourandmustalsoabidebyallCobbCountyrules.Choralperformancetoursarenotarequiredpartofthecurriculum.

COLLEGEandJOBRECOMMENDATIONS

College recommendationswill be gladlywritten for students in good standingwith the choralprogram. Any such requests should be made AT LEAST two weeks prior to the date needed formailing.Pleaseputyourrequestinwriting.Besuretoindicatethenameofthecollege/universityandfor what you are applying (acceptance, scholarship, or both). Attaching a list of accomplishments,activities,GPA,etc.isextremelyhelpful.

CONCERTCALENDAR

A concert and events calendar is given to every student and is subject to revision at anytime. Every effort ismade to announce any additions or changes as soon as possible. Updates andchangeswillappearontheWebsite,announcedthroughRemind,announcedinclass,andemail.Pleasetakethetimetoplacetherelevantdatesonyourpersonal,family,andworkcalendars.Pleasenote:ifan invitation is offered to us to perform for an event that iswithin twoweeks of the invitation, thestudentswillvoteonwhetherornotthegroupshouldaccept.

CONCERTATTENDANCE

ConcertsandPerformancesareopportunitiestoexhibitsuperiorvocalartistryinchoralsettingsandaretheculminatingexperienceofaneducational,artistic,andworthwhileunitofstudyforeachsingerintheensemble.Inmanyways,concertsmaybeviewedsimilarlytotheLargeGroupPerformanceEvaluationsthatoccurinFebruary/March.

Electingtoparticipateinaperforminggrouprequiresconsistentattendanceinbothrehearsalandconcertevents.Byacceptingplacementintothestudent’schorus,thestudentiscommittingtofulfillhis/herpledgeofsupporttotheothermembersoftheensemble.Ourmostsuccessfulchorusstudentsunderstandandassumethefullresponsibilityoftheserequirements.Theabsenceofjustonepersonaffectstheentiregroup'spreparationandlevelofperformance.

Studentsarenotifiedofconcertswellinadvanceoftheevent.Concertinvitationsthatarisewithoutatleastatwo-weeknoticewillbesubjecttoachorusvotepriortobeingaccepted.Jobs,baby-sitting,orfailuretoarrangefortransportationarenotacceptablereasonsformissingaconcert.Studentslearntobudgettheirtimeandresourceswiselyinordertofulfilltheircommitmenttotheirrespectivechorusanditsmembers.

Aconcertorperformanceisthelargestsourceofmeritpointsforchorusvarsityletters.Aconcertabsence,innearlyeverycase,resultsinletteringineligibility.Consistentparticipationinconcertsisamajorconsiderationinchorusplacement,selectionforspecialensembles,solos,GHP,andAll-State.Studentswithpoorconcertattendancewillbedismissedfromchorus.

Anystudentwhomissesaconcertorextrarehearsalisrequiredtocompleteanindividualperformanceevaluation.Thestudentwillhaveamaximumofthreeschooldaystocompletetheevaluation,eitherbeforeorafterschool.Themake-upmaynotbecompletedduringanyclassperiod.Themake-upwillconsistofthestudentperformingeachpiecestudiedandperformedontheconcert.

Althoughthispolicymayseemdemanding,itisnotintendedtopenalizebutrathertosupportandmakepossibleastandardofexcellenceforallindividualsinallperforminggroups.Experiencedchoralstudentswillunderstandandvaluethesestandardsascharactertraitsofsuccessfulindividuals.

CONDUCT/PARTICIPATION

Chorus members show respect for fellow students, officers, and the director at all times.Inappropriate behavior in class will affect conduct grades. Demerits will be assigned for disrespect,misbehavior, cell phone usage, chewing gum, not having music, and failing to use proper singingposture. Chorus officers have permission and responsibility to award or deduct points in theseareas.Thedirectormustapprovedemeritsbeforebeingrecorded.

All singers are expected to fully participate in class every day. There is never an appropriatereasontobedoingotherschoolworkwhileinrehearsal.Ifastudentfeelsilltothepointofbeingunabletosing,heorsheshouldstronglyconsidercheckingoutofschool.Ifthestudentremainsatschool,theproblemmustbeaddressedwiththedirectorpriortothestartofclass.Pleasesubmitaparentalnoteofexplanation forextended illnessesthathinderclassparticipation. Even ifunabletosing,studentsareexpectedtohavetheiroctavosopenandotherwiselistentoandparticipateintherehearsal.

EXTRA-CURRICULARENSEMBLEPARTICIPATION

Choral studentsmay audition for special ensembles thatmeet outside of school time. TheseensemblesmayincludeMenofTroy,LassiterLadies,WomenofTroy,andTrebleMakersorothersthatmaybecreated.Ensembleauditionswillbeheldnearthestartoftheschoolyear.Studentsselectedforensemblesarerequiredtobepresentandontimeforallrehearsals.Doctorappointmentsandmake-uptestsshouldbescheduledawayfromrehearsaltimes.Failuretodemonstratereliableattendanceandeffortcanresultindismissalfromthegroup.

FIELDTRIPABSENCES

Anychoralperformanceoccurringduring the schooldaywillbe countedasa field trip for thestudents involved. The absence will be excused in PPO with Administrative Approval. Students areallowedandexpectedtocompletemake-upworkfromallclassesmissed.Itistheresponsibilityofthestudent to obtain and complete make-up assignments. In most cases, it is helpful to remind yourteacherthatyouwillbeoutandtoseeifyoumaygetassignmentinformationaheadoftime.

GRADES

Gradeswillbebasedonthefollowingpercentages(perSemester):

60% ChoralRehearsalandGroupVocalSkills(includinganywrittentest,assignments,attendance,etc....)35% ChoralPerformanceEvaluations(individualperformanceand/orconcertperformanceevaluations)05% FinalExam(written/vocal)

LETTERPOINTSYSTEMStudentRecognition

Participationinanyqualityorganizationorteamrequirescommitment,responsibility,hardwork,

and sacrifice. Students who exemplify such qualities form the backbone of Lassiter Chorus. Chorus

members have the opportunity to earn a varsity letter through amerit point system. Studentswho

qualifyforaletterinsubsequentyearswillreceiveabartoattachtotheletter.

Thestudentbearsahugeresponsibilityintheletteringprocessbysubmittingpointrequeststo

thestudentsecretaryonaregularbasis.Astudentmayattendvirtuallyeveryeventandstillnotletter

becauses/hefailedtoturninpointrequests.Anofficerorthedirectormustapproveallpointrequests.

REQUESTSMUSTBESUBMITTEDTOTHESECRETARYBYFRIDAYOFTHEWEEKINWHICHTHEYWERE

EARNED.Latepointswillnotbeaccepted.Ifastudentcomesupshortonpointsattheendoftheyear,

s/hecannotgobackandsubmitpointss/hefailedtoturninearlierintheyear.Nopointswillbegained

without the appropriate forms being submitted in a timely fashion to the Secretary. A final “point

submissiondate”fortheyearwillbeannouncedandposted.

Be sureyouwrite legiblyand fill out thepoint formcompletely, indicatingnameandchoir.A

numberofmeritpointsourcesrequireverificationsuchasaconcertprogram,ticketstub,oranotefrom

parents. VERIFICATIONMUST BE SUBMITTEDWITH YOUR POINT REQUEST. IF NO VERIFICATION IS

SUBMITTED, THE POINT REQUEST WILL BE DISCARDED. THE SECRETARIES WILL NOT TRACK YOU

DOWNFORWHATYOUSHOULDHAVETURNEDIN.PLACEALLPOINTREQUESTSINTHESECRETARY’S

MAILBOX,NOTTHEPAYMENTDROPBOX.

MERITSOURCES*DoNOTsubmitrequestform

MostImpo

rtan

t *LargeGroupPerformanceEvaluation 75

*Concerts 50

*Sectionals(beforeand/orafterschool) 5

AnnualActivitiesBravesGame,Homecoming,8thGradeNight,HawksGame,etc

25

Other

SpontaneousChorusActivities 15

PrivateLessons:Voice,Piano,Organ,perweek 5(MAX50)

*SpiritWear,eachFriday 3(Lassiter)5(LassiterChorus)

OtherLassiterFineArtsEvents 10(Participation)5(Attendance)

AttendaNon-LHSBroadwayShoworDanceRecital 5

OtherCho

ralEnsem

bles GHPVoice 25(PerAudition)

50(Acceptance)

GMEAAll-StateChorus 25(Audition)50(Acceptance)

*TourChoir 50

*ChoraliersandConcertChoraleCamerataandWomen’sChorale

5035

HonorChorus 25

Hono

rs&Leade

rship

*Officers 45

*SectionLeaders(ifused) 30

LassiterAcademicLetter 20

WeightedGPA 15(>4.0)10(>3.5)

Tri-MHonorSociety 15

SummerMusicCamp 5

OtherSourcesApprovedbyDirector TBD

Earningpointsthroughprivatelessons:Beforepointsareacceptedthestudentmustsubmitatypedorhandwritten letter from the private teacher stating that he or she is currently enrolled in privateinstruction.AnewlettermustbesubmittedatthebeginningofEACHschoolyear.OtherChorusactivitiesnotnamedhereresultandincludegainingLetterPoints.

DEMERITSOURCES

ImproperConcertAttire -25

UnexcusedConcertTardy -25

ISS -50

ImproperRehearsalBehavior TBD

DISQUALIFICATIONS

UnexcusedConcertAbsence N/A

OSS N/A

LETTERPOINTTHRESHOLDS

Women’sChorale 275

CamerataChorale 300

ConcertChorale 350

Choraliers 400

MeritAward 650

Anypartofthemeritsystemissubjecttorevision.Thesecretarywillperiodicallypostaprogressreportofeachstudent’stotalpoints.

ServiceHours Servicehourstochorusarewelcomed,neededandencouraged.PleasekeepalistofyourhoursofservicetochorusontheappropriateformandDr.WilliamsorMs.Aldermanwillheartilysignitwhenpresented!

MONEYCOLLECTION

ALLpaymentstoLassiterChorusshouldbemadewithacheckmadepayabletoLCBA(LassiterChoralBoosterAssociation).DONOTTURNINCASH.Anycashcollectedshouldbegiventoyourparentssothattheymaywriteacheckforthetotalamountofcash.Failuretoadheretothispolicywillresultinadeductionofletterpoints.Payingbycheckallowsforbettersecurityandaccuracyinthemassivetaskofcountingandhandlingmoneyforourorganization.Again,DONOTTURNINCASH.

STUDENTSMUSTFILLOUTAVOUCHERFOREVERYDEPOSITORPAYMENTMADETOLCBA.PRINTallrequestedinformationontheoutsideoftheenvelopeaswellasonthereceiptthatiscontainedwithintheenvelope.Placeyourpayment,receiptform,andotherrelatedmaterials(suchasorderforms)intothedepositenvelope.SEALtheenvelopeandplaceitintheDROPBOXinthechorus

room.Newstudentsshouldseekthehelpofolderstudentsorofficerstobesurethatthisimportantprocessisdonecorrectly.DONOTTURNINCASH.PleaserememberthatyourLCBATreasurer(andallLCBAofficers)isaParentVOLUNTEERwhofreelygivestimeandtalentsinordertohelpyouandyourfamily.Iferrorsaremade,everyeffortwillbemadetoinvestigateandrectifytheerror.Alwaysremainpleasant,respectful,andthankfultothisindispensableperson!

OFFICERSQualitystudentleadersarevitaltothesuccessoftheLassiterChorus.Beingachorusofficer is

both an honor and a responsibility. Student officers should be chorus members who demonstrateleadershipthroughadailyexampleofattitude,dedication,effort,reliability,pride,andacommitmenttoartistryandexcellence.Officersshoulddemonstrateinitiativeandintegrityastheycarryoutthedutiesof their office. Officers who fail to carry out their duties or who fail to demonstrate the expectedcharacterandconductmayberemovedfromoffice.Thefollowingparagraphsdescribebothelectedandauditionedofficerpositions.

STUDENTOFFICERS

Studentsmaychoosetoapplyforchorusdepartmentofficerpositionseachspring.Studentsmayapply for more than one office but not for all offices. Choose for what you aremost qualified andinterestedindoing.

Choir Captains are elected in the fall andmust be 10th, 11th, or 12th graders. During electionweek, all candidates are encouraged tomake posters, flyers, and other campaignmaterials. Postersmaybeplacedinthechorusroomandsurroundinghallwaybutyoumustsupplyyourowntape.Attheendofelectionweek,allstudentswillhavetheopportunitytovotebyawrittenballot.

Allchorusofficers, includingsectionleaders,areat libertytoawardordeductmeritpoints.Allsuchrequestsshouldbesubmittedtothedirectorforapprovalandthengiventothesecretary.Officersmust handle thiswith fairness andwithout bias. Abuse of this privilegewill result in the loss of theabilityandpossibleterminationfromoffice.Officerdutiesareasfollows:

LASSITERCHORUSPRESIDENT: assists thedirector asneeded; represents the chorus in schoolfunctions and the Inter-school council; head of student officer committee; supervisescommittees for special projects; assists and oversees other officers as needed; assists withupkeepoftherehearsalroom,otherdutiesasneededthroughouttheyear.CONCERTDUTIES:makepew labels foreachchoirprior tocoming toconcert;arriveby6:00and label rowswithmarkers;helpwithotherpreandpostconcertneedsastheyarise.

EXECUTIVEVICEPRESIDENT(whenutilized):assiststhedirectorandpresident.EVPistohelpinthe planning of all department activities, is to help keep other officers on task, and providessupportforallthechoruses’endeavors.

CHOIRCAPTAIN:(oneforeachchoir)representstheirchoirinofficermeetings;takesrollsdaily,turns in tardy slips to secretary on a daily basis; supervises choir activities; responsible forsubmittingletterpointstothesecretaryforanygroupactivitydonebytheirchoir–Largeworkrehearsal/performance, individual field trips or performances done only by their particular

choir,hospitalitychairperson(ideasandactivitiesforgroupmoraleandunity);handlinganyneedrelevant to their choir. CONCERT DUTIES: move choirs into warm-up room; get choirs inplace/seatedpriortodirectorsenteringwarm-up; inchargeofconcertseating/line-upfortheirchoir;managesprops/specialneedsforperformances;afterconcertreturntowarm-uproomtostraightenroomandchairsasneeded.

SECRETARY:maintainsletterpointsystem;postspointstatusreportsonaconsistentbasis;helpswith chorus correspondence and publicity; provides final listing of letters earned. CONCERTDUTIES: creates choir check-in rosters prior to each concert; coordinates choir check-in asstudentsenterwarm-up;collectstherollsaftercheck-in;providesa listofconcertabsencestothedirectorwithintwodaysoftheperformance.

LIBRARIAN: Processes all newmusic; counts and filesmusic afteruse; identifies studentswhohave lostmusic and collects replacement fees; repairs damagedmusic; notifies directorwhenadditional library materials are needed; maintains library inventory record on computer.CONCERTDUTIES:Priortoconcert,obtainawarm-uproomseatingchartfromthedirector;bringconcertprograms toperformancevenue; checkswarm-up roomaftereach concert tobe suretrashiscollected,signsremoved,andallchairsareplacedproperly;(giveanyLHSlostandfounditemstothedirector).

HISTORIAN:developsandmaintainsbulletinboardsofallchorusrelatedeventsthroughouttheyear (photos, programs, news clips, honors given and received, etc.);must provide their owncamera but will be reimbursed for expenses; prepares video for chorus banquet; contacts allseniorparentsearly in theyear toobtainmaterialsneededforbanquetvideo; followsupwithseniors/parents to have allmaterials in plenty of time for video deadlines; CONCERT DUTIES:assistwithstagesetupandcleanup.

PUBLIC RELATIONS: organizes and produces publicity and communications for choral events;makessigns,postersorannouncementsforchoralmembers,studentbody,andcommunityasisrelevant to each activity; makes use of intercom, video, and teleprompter announcementformats.PlansactivitiesandeventstoencouragemorestudentstobecomeinvolvedinLassiterChorus.RecruitsotherChorusstudentstoassistinrecruitmentofmiddleschoolandotherhighschool students. CONCERTDUTIES: Prior to all concerts,make choir signs topost inwarm-uproom,remain inwarm-uproomtomakesurechairsarenotmoved, inspectandhelpcleanupthevenuewhentheconcertends.

MIDDLESCHOOLLIAISON:Periodicallymakescontactwiththetwomiddleschooldirectorsandchoruses,lettingthemknowthattheyareinformedandinvitedtoallofourfunctionsandwhenthosefunctionsareoccurring.

SECTION LEADERS: Students may audition for section leader positions in the fall. Auditionsinclude singing a song being rehearsed in choir, scales, tonal memory, sight-reading, andevaluationof leadershipskills.Section leadersmusthaveconsistentschoolattendanceandbecapableofimprovingandreinforcingskillsneededforqualityperformance.Sectionleadershavetheresponsibilityofleadingsectionrehearsalsduringand/oroutofclass,settinganexamplefortheir section, inspecting concert uniforms and handling another other section relatedbusiness.Section leadersareresponsible for turning inameritanddemerit reportaftereverysection rehearsal. Section leadersmust continually evaluate the preparedness of their sectionand schedule extra rehearsals by their own initiative and/or by the request of the

director.Sectionleadersareexpectedtoattendofficermeetingsandmayalsoholdanelectedposition.

PerformanceAttire

Performance Attire is required for chorus members and will be worn for all concerts unlessotherwiseannounced.Everyeffortismadetokeepcostsaslowaspossible.Thesameuniformdesignisused for asmany years as is feasible. Attiremust be clean and neatly pressed for all performances.Attireistobeinspectedbythesectionleadersandchorusofficersatallconcerts. Inappropriatedresswillresultinaminimumoftendemerits.

LADIES MEN

Black/whiteuniformchorusdress/necklace BlackTuxedo,Whitetuxshirtwithnormalcollar

(PurchasedthroughLassiterChorus) KingTuxRentalswillcometotheschoolforsizing

Closed-toed,blackdressshoes LongMaroonChorusTie(supplied)Avoidhighheels

Slip/non-coloredundergarments BlackDressShoesandSocks*

**Dresshemmedtohangoneinchabovethefloor(whilewearingdressshoes)

Eachgirlwillneed topurchase theChorusNecklace fromLassiterChorus for$10.00. Fornewfemalestudents,ouruniformchairpersonwillscheduleanafternoon/eveningsothatthegirlsmaytryondressesinordertodeterminethecorrectsizetoorder.Thecostisusuallyaround$75.00forthenewdressandnecklaceplusshipping.

KingTuxRentalwill cometo theschool to size theyoungmenneedinga tuxedoonAugust7.Thecostisusually$120forthecoat,pants,andwhitepleatedshirtwithastandardcollar.LongtieswillbesuppliedbyLassiterChorusandmustbereturnedingood,cleanconditionattheendoftheyear.

EachchoralstudentmustpurchasetheCHORUSPOLO($20.00)which,alongwithblackornavyslacks/pants,istobeusedastheinformalperformanceattire.Sometimes,jeanswillreplacetheblackslacks.ThiswillbetheuniformfortheperformanceattheClusterConcert.

The informal attire is the Lassiter Chorus T-shirt and jeanswhichwill used specifically for theBravesperformanceandatothertimes.

TherearemanyopportunitiestopurchaseLassiterChorusSpiritwear forstudentsandparents.Welovetoseethepridethatstudentshaveintheactivitiesinwhichtheyparticipate.ShowyourspiritforLassiterChorus!

SCHOLARSHIPS

Inthe2009–2010schoolyear,theLassiterChoralBoosterAssociationinstitutedtheawardingoftwo$500scholarshipstograduatingChorusseniors.Oneisawardedtoaqualifyingseniorwhoplansto

majorinchoral/vocal/pianomusiceducationoravocalperformancedegreeatanaccreditedcollegeoruniversity. Theotherscholarship isawardedtoanydeservingChorussenior. ScholarshipapplicationswillbemadeavailablethroughthechoruswebsiteandwillbepresentedattheChorusBanquet.

TARDINESS

Studentsareexpectedtobeontimeforclassandallchoralevents.Fivepointswillbedeductedfromthechorusletterforeachtardy.Studentsareexpectedtoretrievemusicfoldersandpencilsuponentering the roomandbe in their seatswhen thebell rings.Having tobe reminded to sit downwillcountasatardy.Studentsarrivinglatetoconcertswillloseaminimumoffiveletterpoints.

TRAVEL/EVENTEXPECTATIONS

& Ifmorethanonebusisusedtotravel,allstudentsaretorideonlythebustowhichtheyhavebeenassigned.Neverchangebusesunlessinstructedtodoso.

& Remain in your seat at all stops until given further instructions. Loud talking and yelling areinappropriatewhileonthebus.Donotseektocommunicatewithunknownpersonoutsideofthebus.

& Students are expected to behave at all times in a manner that well-represents LassiterChorus.Thedirectormaydismissanyonefromthetripwhosebehaviororattitudeisdetrimentaltothegroup.Studentsareexpectedtobeconsiderateandpoliteatall times.Loudandrowdybehaviorisneveracceptable.

& Smoking,consumptionofalcoholicbeverages,oruseof illegalsubstanceswillnotbetoleratedandwillcausedismissal fromthetrip.Thereturntripwouldbeat theexpenseof thestudentand family. The student will be reported to school authorities for further disciplineconsequencesandsuspension.

& Beconsiderateoftheneedsoftheentiregroup.Personalagendasmustbesecondarytogroupconcerns.

& Profanitywillneverbeacceptableduringanyonoroff-campuschoralactivity.

Thesegeneralguidelinesapplytoanylocalorlongdistancechoralevent.Studentswillreceiveamuchmoredetailedpacketofguidelinesandinstructionspriortoextendedtrips.AllCobbCountyPublicSchoolsRulesandRegulationsarealwaysinforcenomatterthelocationofanyLassiterChorusActivity.

**********PLEASENOTE:Noofficialcancellationswillbemadeforanytripunlessaletterhasbeensubmitted,inwriting,withasignatureofaparentorlegalguardian,tothedirectorstatingthatastudentorchaperonecannotattendthetrip.Alldepositsarenon-refundableevenifthecancelledreservationisfilled;thispolicyisnecessaryduetofeesresultingfromnamechanges,ticketadjustments,etc.Anystudentorchaperonethatcancelsatripreservationisresponsibleforpayinganyfeesand/orchargesmadetotheLassiterChorusBoosterAssociationbythetravelagencyadministeringthetrip.

LASSITER CHORUS 2017 - 2018

HANDBOOK ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Students will be tested on the material contained in the Chorus Handbook!

I, _______________________________(student name) have located and perused

the Chorus Handbook. I understand that these are established and time-tested

proceduresthathelpLassiterChorusperformaboveitspeers.Bysigning,Ipledgetogive

maximumeffortwhenparticipatinginanyChorusactivityorperformance!

_________________________________StudentSignature

_________________________________ParentSignature

ThissignedformmustbeturnedinbyAugust11,2017toreceivethefull20letter

points.

GoTrojans!