Have a Wonderful Thanksgiving Break!!
Winter Concert in Two Weeks!
December 8th @ 7 pm at the NGC
More information to come
Choir T-Shirts for Sale!
We have a large amount of Large - XXL Choir Shirts that we need to sell. They are $10. Please let me know if you are interested!
Below you will find important information about the beginning of the year. Please read through it and send with your child any necessary forms. Thanks!!
-Mr. Ransom
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All students will need to turn in the following forms the first week of school: Medical Form Handbook Contract* * - There have been a few changes to handbook including the removal of a test grade for turning the contract in signed by both Parent and Student. If you already received the contract please be aware of this change. Students will now be awarded up to $4 in Choir bucks for all forms turned in on time.
Log-in to Charms Database and enter contact info: Parent/Student Login: ForbesMSChoir Password: Student ID # (on class Schedule) Choir Uniform Fees $10 fee for 6th Graders + a box of tissues (PLEASE!) $20 fee for 7th and 8th Graders
Please complete a Volunteer Background Check so you can help with choir this year! |
NEW - CiCi's Pizza Fundraiser dates! Please eat at CiCi's Pizza on the following days and let them know you are there for Georgetown ISD Choir. A percentage of the proceeds will go to the GPAA-Choir fund!!
The dates are: 11/18/2009, 2/17/2009. MARK THEM ON YOUR CALENDAR!!!
HELP US AND IN TURN HELP YOUR CHILD
All Parents must complete the Following:
Once you have complete this form please e-mail me with your legal name so I can place you on our verified volunteer list.
GISD Choir Department Mission
The Goal of the GISD Choral Department is to create students who...
• are musically literate,
• have a love and appreciation for choral music,
• upon graduation are prepared to gain entrance into a college, church, or community choral program.
Concepts and Competencies
Several different areas are addressed in the classroom during the school year. While all classes utilize the state adopted TEKS, (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, http://www.tea.state.tx.us/teks/) the following concepts and competencies are addressed as core ideals in our classrooms:
Vocal Techniques Listening Skills
Choral Techniques Performance Skill
Music Theory Mental and Physical Development
Hand-signs and Solfege Citizenship
Music History and Literature Self-Expression