Concert Recovery Assignments

Missing a concert or performance is sometimes unavoidable if there is an emergency or if illness strikes.  Even if an absence is excused, however, the points not earned must be recovered to ensure a successful grade in the course. Remember, the difference between an excused absence and unexcused absence is not whether or not a students is required to recover grading points, but rather whether or not the student is offered the opportunity to recover the points. Concerts are approximately one-third of your quarter grade and a most beneficial experience toward your learning as a musician and performer.

The following are assignments available to you to recover points from your concert performance grades. Choose TWO of the following options in any combination (for example, you may choose to turn option #1 twice, or combine options together - as long as you complete two assignments.)

1. Write a one page paper about the composer of one of our concert pieces. This should be typed and submitted via email.
2. Attend a CHOIR concert (at another school - high school or older - no elementary or middle school performances) and write a one page review. This should be typed and submitted via email.
3. Perform your part of the concert selections in front of your choir period from memory. Please make arrangements with choir directors ahead of time to do so.