2011-2011 Handbook

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Pearl High School’s

Angie Rawls Tommy Creel

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The mission of Pearl Singers is to teach each student how to be excellent in everything

that IS life. Through the development of musical skill and teamwork, students will be-come life-long learners, will achieve individual goals, and will positively impact a globalsociety.

Excellence can only be achieved through perseverance and personal responsibility. Eachstudent is expected to work hard and will be held accountable. Each student will, there-fore, become excellent... .


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www.pearlsingers.com

..our brand-new website will house all communication that PEARL SINGERS produces. Gothere to see pictures and videos. Go there to get your assignments and schedules. Go therefor rehearsal tracks. Go there to get forms and see the handbook. Go there!!! It is what’s

happening with PEARL SINGERS. It’s EXCELLENCE PERSONIFIED!!!

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Music from all time periods that contain both sacred and secular text will be rehearsed. Thpurpose for all music chosen, regardless of the text it contains, is to teach the historicalsignificance in the scope of musical development, and provide an opportunity to sing greatmusic by great composers that have greatly affected our musical history and global society

*After school rehearsals are required*

PEARL SINGERS

...is an auditioned, mixed-voiced choir composed of upperclassmen and performsdifficult music from many genres.Audition requirements are: demonstrate musical talent; tone matching; range; vocal

maturity; tone quality; extremely strong work ethic.

CHAMBER SINGERS ...is a select ensemble of 18 mixed voices. It is comprised of upperclassmen. Madrigamusic is the primary repertoire but these students perform difficult music from othegenres as well. Authentic Renaissance costuming is required for most performancesThese students also sing with PEARL SINGERS, VARSITY WOMEN’S CHORUS AND MEN’S GLE

A rigorous audition process allows for excelling musicians to show their abilities.These singers are required to demonstrate musical independence, advanced

musical proficiency and an utmost work ethic.

V ARSITY WOMEN’S CHORUS ...is comprised of upperclassmen females and sings the finest SSAA music from manygenres. These ladies have the ability to meet audition standards of good vocal abilitysinging in tune, and exemplify a very strong work ethic.

V ARSITY MEN’S GLEE ...is comprised of males, grades 9-12, and sings quality TTBB music from many genreThese men have the ability to meet audition standards of good vocal ability, singing itune, and exemplify a very strong work ethic.

L ADIES CHORALE ...is comprised of upperclassmen females and sings SSAmusic. These students also sing with WOMEN’S CHORUS.

These ladies are prepared to meet audition standards of good vocal ability, singing in tune, and strong work ethic.

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*After school rehearsals are required*

FRESHMEN CONCERT SINGERS

...is a mixed-voiced choir composed of freshmen only and sings SAB and SATB music.

While this is a non-auditioned choir, recommendations from the Pearl Junior HighChoral Directors and other teachers are highly regarded for placement in this group.Musical instruction will focus on vocal development, music theory and vocabulary,team-building and strong work ethic.

MIXED ENSEMBLE ...is an auditioned ensemble of 4-8 mixed voices chosen from CHAMBER SINGERS.Madrigal music is the primary repertoire but music from other genres is alsoperformed. These singers demonstrate extreme musical independence, advanced

musical proficiency and a very strong work ethic.

V ARSITY SEXTET ...is an auditioned ensemble comprised of 6 upperclassmen females and sings difficult SSA music from many genres. This group is chosen from PEARL SINGERS and CHAMBER SINGERS. These ladies demonstrate extreme musical independence, advanced musicalproficiency and a very strong work ethic. Much individual preparation is required forthis group.

V ARSITY QUARTET ...is an auditioned ensemble comprised of 4 upperclassmen males and sings qualityTTBB music from quartet genre. This group is chosen from PEARL SINGERS andCHAMBER SINGERS. These men demonstrate extreme musical independence, advancedmusical proficiency and a very strong work ethic. Much individual preparation isrequired for this group.

FRESHMEN SEXTET (optional)

......is an auditioned ensemble comprised of 6 freshmen females and sings SSA music

from many genres. This group is chosen from FRESHMEN CONCERT SINGERS. These ladiesdemonstrate musical independence, musical proficiency and a strong work ethic.Much individual preparation is required for this group.

FRESHMEN CHORALE (optional) ...is an auditioned mixed ensemble of Freshmen and singsSAB or SATB music suited for freshmen voices. Thesestudents are selected from FRESHMEN CONCERT SINGERS. Thesesingers demonstrate musical independence, musicalproficiency and a strong work ethic.

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PEARL SINGERS AUXILIARY

...is the parents, family and friends organization that supports PEARL SINGERS. Membeassist with concerts, festivals, productions, administrative committees, trips and

fundraising events that happen throughout the school year. Everyone is encouragedjoin for the low due rate of only $2.50 per individual.One of the goals of the PSA is to build community among the PEARL SINGERS families.With a connected community, the choir events become that much more meaningful fall of us as parents and friends, and provide support for our students in an indirect way by letting them know this is important to us, too.*Please complete the Auxiliary Registration Form on page 23 of this handbook or gowww.pearlsingers.com, download and complete. PSA Registration Forms are dueFriday, August 19, 2011.

PEARL SINGERS HAS

...built a reputation of quality and excellence in choral music over the last 34 years. Iis a reality that everyone has come to expect. With that expectation comes a price taand it isn’t cheap. Everything we do cost money, from purchasing music to fees for

contests to even our own concerts and productions. However, we know how tight th

economy is and how you are feeling the effects through higher gas and food prices. Wwant to help you.This year’s dues are staying the same: $ 75.00 account

$ 30.00 outfit Total $105.00

The $30.00 outfit dues deadline is Friday, September 2, 2011.The $75.00 account dues deadline is Friday, October 28, 2011.

Payment options:

1) Pay account in full at any time before Friday, September 2, 20112) Fundraising (see next page for details)3) Payment Plan*:

$25.00 due on Friday, August 19, 2011$30.00 due on Friday, September 2, 2011

$25.00 due on Friday, September 30, 2011$25.00 due on Friday, October 28, 2011

*complete account payment plan forms on page 25 of the PearlSingers Handbook or go to www.pearlsingers.com to

download. Due Friday, August 19, 2011.

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WITH ALL THE OPPORTUNITIES

...that are afforded to us for fundraising, there is no reason why a student cannot payhis/her account and outfit dues on time.

Each student must be responsible and will be heldaccountable.

Smoked Turkey’s for Thanksgiving and Christmas - turkeys are sold for: TBD- the profit for the student is approximately: TBD for each turkey sold- sales take place October 3-21, 2011- orders and money due Friday, October 22, 2011.

Snack Bags for sale

- healthy snacks given to students to sell to fellow students/friends anytimeexcept during lunch break

- each bag is worth approximately $18.00.- the profit for the student is approximately $10.00 per bag sold.- sales begin Thursday, August 11, 2011

Program Ads- Pearl Singers presents 3 major concerts every school year: October, December,

and April. Individuals and/or businesses may make a tax deductible

contri bution to advertise in each program for these concerts. 100% of each ad sold goes toward the selling student’s account. Ads available are as follows:

* Family and Friends of Pearl Singers $25.00 to $49.99* The Blue Club $50.00 to $99.99* The Gold Club $100.00 to $199.99* Pearl Singers Club $200.00 or more

Advertisement Forms are on pages 29 and 31 of the handbook or youcan download them from our website, www.pearlsingers.com. These

are due Tuesday, October 4, 2011.

Website Ads- www.pearlsingers.com has been updated and is now an interactive website

that is sure to draw many viewers. These ads can be sold at any time.Square Banner Ads are available as follows:

* per quarter $30.00* per semester $50.00* per year $90.00

Various other fundraisers will be scheduled if needed

M AK E AL L C H E C K S P AY AB L E T O :

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t h e c h e c k i s f o r o n t h e m e m o l i n e .

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PEARL SINGERS’ APPEARANCE

...should be just as cohesive and unified as the sound we produce. A well-definedperformance attire policy is outlined below and each student is expected to adhere t

these policies.

General Rules1) Hair must be pulled back away from the face, a natural looking color, and

properly groomed for all performances. No hair clips, bows or otherornamentation that can be seen will be allowed. Clips and barrettes wilbe the color of your hair and not noticeable.

2) Jewelry must not be worn during performances. This includes, but is nolimited to, watches, rings, necklaces other than pearls, bracelets, piercinetc. No piercing is acceptable for performance and there is no exception

for students recently receiving a piercing.3) Shoes: All ladies are asked to purchase black ballet shoes or soft black

slipper shoes. Shoe soles must be black. No hard soles, heels, or shoeornamentation other than black are allowed. All men are asked to purchase lace-up or slip-on dress black shoes that are comfortable. No casuor tennis shoes are allowed. All men must wear black socks.

4) Concert attire will be worn for all performances. Your outfit is expected be clean, neatly pressed and not wrinkled.

Inappropriate attire is not acceptable and students will not be allowed to

perform. Probation for the next performance will be instated as well.

FRESHMEN Ladies- Rental Fee: $30.00 due Friday, September 2, 2011- Outfit includes: black FRESHMEN CONCERT SINGERS skirt, blue VARSITY WOMEN’S

CHORUS skirt, blue FCS blouse, pearl necklace- Outfit return: dry-cleaned, pressed and in bag. Due Friday, May 4, 2012

SINGERS, VARSITY WOMEN’S CHORUS, LADIES CHORALE Ladies

- Rental Fee: $30.00 due Friday, September 2, 2011- Outfit includes: blue SINGERS skirt, blue SINGERS blouse, pearl necklace- Outfit return: dry-cleaned, pressed and in bag. Due Friday, May 4, 2012

ALL MEN - Rental Fee: $30.00 due Friday, September 2, 2011- Outfit includes: tuxedo pants, tuxedo jacket, white

tuxedo shirt, black bow tie, black cummerbund,and black studs.

- Tuxedo return: dry-cleaned, pressed and in bag.Due Friday, May 4, 2012.

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STATE ELIGIBILITY POLICIES

...are set forth by the Mississippi Department of Education and Mississippi High SchoolActivities Association (MHSAA). In order to participate in any of the performing

groups, all eligibility requirements must be followed. These rules are shared withathletic teams and band.

Each student must:attend a school which is a member of MHSAA.be registered in a choral class meeting every day of the school week or theequivalent (block schedule).not have turned 19 prior to August 1not have participated in inter-school contest for more than four consecutiveyears after the date of entering into the 9th grade regardless of when he

began to participate.establish a bona fide residence in the appropriate school district 9th and 10th graders must have a 2.0 average in 6 subjects the previous yearto be eligible for 1st semester; 11th and 12th graders must have a 2.0average in 5 subjects the previous year to be eligible for 1st semester.have a 2.0 average at the end of 1st semester to be eligible for 2nd semester;students not having a 2.0 average at the end of a semester will be put onprobation for the following semester.be in attendance on the day of the event in order to participate in extra

rehearsals or performances.

REHEARSAL ETIQUETTE AND D AILY EXPECTATIONS

...are disciplines that will enable us to be EXCELLENCE PERSONIFIED. Pearl Singers is anambassor of Pearl High School. Therefore, each and every choir member is expectedto exemplify excellent behavior both at school and away from school, duringrehearsals/class, in concerts and on trips.

Basic Rules to Live by:

- choose to encounter knowledge, rehearsal and performance with all yourheart, soul, mind, body and strength.

- choose to respect all persons at all times.

Consequences:

1) Warning2) Student/teacher conference3) Office referral4) Dismissal from PEARL SINGERS

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Break It Down...Since we desire to be EXCELLENCE PERSONIFIED, we have much to accomplish.

Positive Attitude: Come to rehearsal with the attitude that hard work does pay

off. Excellence is achieved with an open and hard-working mind. Leave otherclasses and problems outside the Choir Room doors so that our music goals cabe the focus of each rehearsal.

Posture: Your body is your instrument. Use it properly for singing. When youstand, feet should be slightly separated, shoulders straight, rib cage fullyextended, and face engaged. When sitting, use the front part of the seat. Legsshould be slightly forward for balance. Do not cross legs.

Supplies: It is critical that you have your MUSIC and PENCIL for EACH rehearsaJust as you would take a textbook to class, have your music in choir. You will bassigned a 3-ring binder that will hold all of your music and supplies. Binderchecks will take place every two weeks during the year and grades given.It is also critical that you have WATER at each rehearsal. Singing for 90 minuteis vocally, mentally, and physically taxing. Hydrate!Place book-bags/back-packs, purses/man-bags and other like items in thecubbies at the front of the Choir Room. Only bring your choir binder, pencil anwater to your choir chair.

Concentration: The best choir rehearsal moves quickly. To accomplish this, eachoir member must be completely attentive at all times. Even when your sectiis not singing, you must listen and be ready to jump back in.

Respect : When many people work closely on a musical project, it is important maintain respect for each other. Choral music requires the focus of musicianshas well as the emotions. Be sensitive to the feelings of others in the group.TREAT OTHERS AS YOU WANT TO BE TREATED.

Talking: !!!DON’T!!! It distracts you and everyone else. Choir rehearsals are using the vocal mechanism to sing and harmonize. When you talk, you are notrehearsing properly. It is very unprofessional and wastes time...not EXCELLENC

PERSONIFIED.

Entering/Exiting: Make sure you are ready to warmup before the tardy bell rings. Our beginnings set thepace and standard for each rehearsal. If you must get upfor any reason, wait until there is a pause in the

rehearsal. When re-entering the Choir Room,...

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Break It Down continued...

Entering/Exiting continued: ...wait until there is a pause. It is impolite to come into the middle of a working rehearsal. Always wait just inside the door and move

into place during a break.

Break It Down to the core…

1) Be on time! DO NOT BE TARDY! If you are on time, you are late. If you areearly, you are on time!

2) Be in your assigned seat with all supplies when bell rings. NOSUPPLIES...10 POINTS OFF.

3) Do not talk during rehearsal. When you talk, you distract and ruin our

focus. Do not be a distraction. NO CELL PHONES!4) Be ready physically and mentally to do your best at each rehearsal. Be

willing to TRY!5) Be positive! Love the challenge! Be a supportive team member.6) Please bring water. You and your voice are important. Keep your vocal

mechanism hydrated.7) NO GUM, FOOD, CANDY, etc….10 POINTS OFF 8) The Choir Room is your “home” at school. Treat the Choir Room and your

Choir Family with care and respect.

9) Attendance at all after-school rehearsals and concerts/contests isMANDATORY! Students are responsible for knowing all after-schoolrehearsals and concert/contest dates, times and dress code.

10) As a member of the Pearl High School Choral Department, you stand forspirit, pride, class and tradition INSIDE the Choir Room and...moreimportantly...OUTSIDE the Choir Room. Make a difference!!! BeAMAZING!!! Be EXCELLENCE PERSONIFIED!!!!!!!!!

11) Choose extraordinary over ordinary. Make the ordinary extraordinary.Never settle for mediocrity! ALWAYS GO THE EXTRA MILE. Choose to beEXCELLENCE PERSONIFIED!

Attendance Policies… In EVERY case of absence, a note is required for documentation. The note must be brought in no later than the next day the student comes to school. It must be written and signedby the parent/guardian. If no note is submitted, then no credit is given (Grade — 0).

Absences and tardiness for after-school rehearsals andconcerts/contests will be excused in the case of medicalemergency or death in the immediate family ONLY. Please calland leave a message on the Choir Office phone immediately if any of these incidents occur...601.932.7943.

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Attendance Policies continued… WORK IS NOT AN ACCEPTABLE EXCUSE...employers appreciate a copy of the calendar iadvance and they will work with you!

“NO RIDE” IS NOT AN ACCEPTABLE EXCUSE...if your parents can’t help you, find anothe

family member or friend with a car. Be RESPONSIBLE! Be EXCELLENCE PERSONIFIED!

In the event of a conflict with another scheduled school activity, it is the responsibility of the STUDENT to notify the sponsors of the conflicting activities well in advance. Thesponsors will determine student’s obligation. Personal appointments, including but not limited to, doctor, orthodontist, dentist, hair/nprofessional, seamstress, etc. should be scheduled smartly so as to not conflict withmandatory rehearsals and performances.In ALL cases, directors reserve the right to exercise a certain amount of reason indetermining if an absence will be excused of unexcused.

Unlike other academic classes, your grade in choir is based largely on daily participation.Therefore, it is impossible to “make up” missed classes. Unexcused absences from class rehearsals, sectionals, after-school rehearsals, and concerts/contests will severely loweryour grade. BE THERE!!!

TRAVELING RULES AND EXPECTATIONS ...are for all trips to any contests, honor choirs and other performances.

1) All rules in the PHS Student Handbook and those set by the Choral Music

Department will be enforced.2) Use of tobacco, alcohol, drugs and/or any other controlled substances will res

in immediate dismissal from PEARL SINGERS.3) Be courteous to others from different schools.4) Complete concert attire will be worn to and from all performances (long trips

allow for more comfort on the bus).5) Opposite sex sitting arrangements are not allowed on the bus; men with men,

ladies with ladies.6) Loud noises will not be tolerated on the bus.

7) All personal audio/visual devices will be listened to ONLY with headphones.These devices will not be allowed to be taken into a performance venue. Thesitems are only allowed for long trips.

8) Opposite sexes will not be allowed in each other’s hotel rooms, not even with a

chaperone.

SEVERE CLAUSE Any unruly conduct or extreme obnoxious behavior willresult in a referral to the Principal and possibly

dismissal from PEARL SINGERS.

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THIS IS A PARTICIPATION AND PERFORMANCE

...class and students must be in attendance to participate and perform. Grades are alsobased on attitude, cooperation, personal vocal development and evaluations made bythe directors and students.

A student does not have to have the best voice to receive a good grade. However, he/she should strive to learn, improve and perform to the utmost...EXCELLENCE PERSONIFIED.Always giving 100% will result in a good grade.

Attitude: the student should enter with a positive attitude and ready to give ALL. Any

problems outside of this class will be dealt with at another time, not in rehearsal.

Sight-reading is an extremely important skill in becoming EXCELLENCE PERSONIFIED.Sight-reading includes rhythm, pitch and basic music theory. Proficiency must bereached in this area. Students will practice this skill in each class.

Grades for each quarter (9 weeks) will be based on the following:- participation/cooperation

a) posture

b) sight-readingc) using Solfege Syllables and Curwen Hand-Signsd) correct vowel sounds, formation and placement e) any written and/or oral exams administered by the directorsf) organization (having complete choir binder including 5-6 clean

pieces of paper for notes, music and sharpened pencil every day,class notes, returning forms, etc.). Binder checks will beadministered every two weeks.

- written and oral tests of singing and music reading skills- evaluations by students including a personal evaluation and an evaluation of

other choirs and groups.- attendance at required performances and rehearsals

a) Each performance is a MAJOR grade in the quarter in which it occurs.

- behavior/citizenship

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ABSENCES THAT ARE

...unexcused will not be allow to be made up (Grade — 0). Only excused absences wibe allowed to be made up. Excused absences must be made up to receive credit.

Choir performances cannot be made up authentically. Each performance is a real-time event and synchronized for all the participants (both students and audience).Therefore, excused absences will be made up by having a private lesson with thedirector(s) where the student will perform the concert music.Excused absences for class rehearsals will be made up by evaluating the next classrehearsal(s). A form will be provided for students to fill out. The student must ask fthe form. The teacher will not initiate this process. Notes should be taken during threhearsal, but the form must be completed outside of the class period. The objectivefor the student to go further in depth concerning points of interest in the music, thei

part in the music, and specific sections that need individual or group rehearsal. Theform must be turned in the following class period to receive credit.Excused absences for after-school rehearsals will be made up literally. The timemissed in an after-school rehearsal will be matched in make-up time. On designatedmake-up days, the student will sign-in/sign-out for the amount of time spent in makup rehearsal. Full credit will be given when the full amount of time is made up.

PEARL SINGERS SALUTES ...students who are highly involved and committed to the choral program. During th

year students receive merit points for participation in extra activities and for perfectattendance for performances and rehearsals. Each choir member is responsible forassembling points which add up as the year progresses. Students can turn in pointsany time by placing them in the mailbox or giving them to the directors.

AWARDS

Most Improved Freshmen Most Improved JuniorMost Improved Sophomore Most Improved Senior

Most Outstanding Soprano Most Outstanding TenorMost Outstanding Alto Most Outstanding Bass

LIVINGSTON HARPER Award PEARL SINGERS Award

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POINTS ARE RECEIVED FOR THE FOLLOWING:

100% attendance at all performances and rehearsals 500Participation in Solo and Ensemble Festival 50Perform as accompanist for choral group or solo 50Audition for DSU Honor Choir, ACDA All State Honor Choirs, 50 each

MMEA Honor Choir or Treble SongParticipation in DSU Honor Choir, ACDA All State Honor Choirs, 50 each

MMEA Honor Choir or Treble SongWorker at contests 10 each

Participation in spring musical 100Meeting deadlines 25 eachParticipation in fund-raisers 100 eachAttending outside performances — must provide signed program 100 eachParticipation in Mississippi Choral Camp 100Member of an ensemble 75 eachPrivate Voice Lessons 250 for year

100 for summeronly

Private Instrumental Lessons 100Dance Lessons 100Section Leader 100Volunteer hours (office help, set-ups, etc.) 25 eachAuditioning for a solo 50 eachSinging a solo in performance 50 eachParticipation in other choirs (MS Girls Choir, MS Boys Choir, 50 each

Church, etc.)Tardies to performances or rehearsals -25 eachUnexcused absence from after-school rehearsal -100 eachAcademic ineligibility any quarter -100 eachISS or OSS -500 each

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THE DEFINITION OF LEADERSHIP:Social influence on mission accomplishment. Furthermore, leadership is gettingeffective cooperation of other people and to harness the resources provided by that cooperation to the attainment of that goal.

SECTION LEADERS FOR EACH CHOIR

...will be chosen by peers from each particular voice part (soprano, alto, tenor,bass, etc.). They must display a high level of musical ability and hold therespect of their peers. They must have consistent attendance. They must demonstrate initiative and integrity. They will have specific jobs of leading — EXCELLENCE PERSONIFIED:

1) lead by example inside the class and outside of class2) lead sectional rehearsals — as assigned by the directors3) take roll daily in class — report to directors to be put in SAM74) take roll at extra rehearsals — report to directors5) take roll at performances — report to directors6) check uniforms per requirements at performances7) have each section member’s cell phone number and send out

messages with instructions per the director(s)

A section leader may be removed from his/her position by the directors if theabove requirements and responsibilities cannot be fulfilled.

STUDENT DIRECTOR(S)...will be auditioned Monday, August 29, 2011 at 3:50pm. A student director issomeone who wants to go further in their musical career by becoming a choradirector. He/she will receive individual instruction from the director(s). Therwill also be opportunities to lead in rehearsals and possibly in performances (deemed by the director(s)). A student director must display a high level of

musical ability and hold the respect of their peers. He/she must have consisteattendance. He/she must demonstrate initiative and integrity.

STUDENT ACCOMPANIST(S)...will be auditioned Monday, August 29, 2011. A stu-

dent accompanist will assist by playing for rehearsals andpossibly performances as deemed by the director(s). Astudent accompanist must practice and be proficient inplaying the choir music for which he/she is responsi-

E X C E LLE N C E P E RS ON I F I E D

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OFFICE WORKERS:

…will help in the everyday maintenance of the PEARL SINGERS office. Thisincludes, but is not limited to:

1) processing all music — new, old, preview, audio, etc.2) help with all choral music functions3) organization4) cleaning5) communication

They must be consistent. They must demonstrate initiative and integrity.EXCELLENCE PERSONIFIED!

EXCELLENCE PERSONIFIED is our goal and WILL BE our result. Thestudent contributes to the choir through diligent practice, self-discipline, ability to follow the director, rehearsal etiquette, carefor himself/herself and care for Pearl High School.Remember we are a team. A few weak members and poorattitudes ruin the effect of hard work done by others. We are

only as good as our weakest member.

- EXCELLENCE PERSONIFIED -

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MALE VOCAL SYMPOSIUM - Saturday, September 10, 2011- 8:30am—5:30pm- Pearl High School

- open to all men- extra rehearsal is necessary

DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY (DSU)HONOR CHOIR AUDITIONS

- Tuesday, October 18, 2011- 8:30am- Pearl High School- open to Chamber Singers

and all Seniors

2011 FALL CONCERT - Tuesday, October 25, 2011- 6:30pm- William H. Dodson

Performing Arts Center- MANDATORY FOR ALL SINGERS

- major grade

2011 OLE MISS CHORAL FESTIVAL - Saturday, October 29, 2011- 9:00am — 11:00pm- University of Mississippi, Oxford- performance times announced at

later date- MANDATORY FOR ALL SINGERS

- major grade- must meet all criteria:

1) 96 or above for daily grade2) daily striving to improve sight-reading skills, including Solfegesyllables and Curwen hand-signs3) pass all binder checks4) 90 or above for part evaluations5) No unexcused absences for after-school rehearsals6) attendance at 2011 Fall Concert

RIVERLAND CHORAL FESTIVAL - Saturday, November 5, 2011- 9:00am — 6:30pm- William H. Dodson


- major grade- must meet all criteria:

same as Ole Miss Choral Festiv

PHS SPRING MUSICAL AUDITIONS - Monday, November 14, 2011- Tuesday, November 15, 2011

- after school in Choir Room- You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown

COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING SERVICE - Wednesday, November 16, 2011- 5:15pm call time- Location TBD; announced at

later date- PEARL SINGERS only

PEARL CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL - Monday, December 12, 2011- Tuesday, December 13, 2011- William H. Dodson


- major grade- official title TBD

- auditions available for the“POP” section in September

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ACDA ALL STATE HONOR CHOIRS AUDITIONS - Saturday, January 28, 2012- 8:30am — 4:00pm- open to all singers

PHS SPRING MUSICAL - Thursday, February 2, 2012- Friday, February 3, 2012- Saturday, February 4, 2012- Sunday, February 5, 2012- You’re a Great Man, Charlie Brown

DSU HONOR CHOIR - Friday, February 10, 2012- Saturday, February 11, 2012- Sunday, February 12, 2012- Delta State University’s

Bologna Performing Arts Center- for students who made auditions in

October 2011

DISTRICT VI CHORAL FESTIVAL - Wednesday, February 22, 2012- Thursday, February 23, 2012- Pearl High School- MANDATORY FOR ALL SINGERS

- major grade- must meet all criteria:1) 96 or above for daily grade

2) daily striving to improve sight-reading skills, including Solfegesyllables and Curwen hand-signs3) pass all binder checks4) 90 or above for part evaluations5) No unexcused absences for after-school rehearsals6) attendance at all concerts

CHORAL ARTS FESTIVAL - When: TBD- Where: TBD- Competition for LADIES CHORALE

- MANDATORY- major grade

STATE CHORAL FESTIVAL - Monday, March 26, 2012- Tuesday, March 27, 2012- Wednesday, March 28, 2012- Pearl High School- MANDATORY FOR ALL SINGERS

- major grade- must meet all criteria:same as District Choral Festival

+7) competed at District Choral

Festival

ACDA ALL STATE HONOR CHOIRS - Thursday, April 12, 2012- Friday, April 13, 2012

- Saturday, April 14, 2012- Galloway Memorial United

Methodist Church/DowntownJackson Marriot

- for students who made auditions inJanuary 2012

2012 SPRING CONCERT - Thursday, April 26, 2012

- 6:30pm- William H. Dodson

Performing Arts Center

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PARENTS, FRIENDS AND STUDENTS:

We ask your help in assuring that our audiences come to our performances knowing that each song being performed represents many hours of work and preparation. It is extreme

important that our audiences remain quiet and attentive so that each choir member can peform with the utmost concentration and skill. Choral repertoire is performed in an acoustcal setting and requires that each singer be able to hear themselves and others as they tunand harmonize with each other. Family and friends who come to support their student(s)should not be distracted as they listen and enjoy the intimate beauty of the human voice. Walso record our performances for our records and for educational evaluation. It is verydisappointing to have a permanent recording of a concert marred by excessive audiencenoise, crying babies and crashing doors. With your help, we can create a very professionaland “artist friendly” atmosphere at Pearl High School. We also expect our choir members t

know how to be a wonderful and supportive audience member. Thank you for your help in“leading by example”.

1) If you bring children to our performances, please sit on the ends of the aisles and at the back of the performance venue. If they become restless, please exit to the foyerimmediately. There are speakers in the foyer so that you may be able to hear. The audiencchoir and recording technicians will appreciate your thoughtfulness. When your child isonce again calm, please feel free to re-enter the venue between songs to enjoy the remaindof the performance. PLEASE DO NOT LET YOUR CHILD STAY IN THE AUDITORIUM AND CREMOVE THEM IMMEDIATELY!!! THEY DO NOT UNDERSTAND THAT THEY ARE BEING

EXTREMELY DISRUPTIVE. HELP THEM UNDERSTAND BY REMOVING THEM.2) If you must leave for personal reasons during a performance, we ask that you wait until a song is finished and the audience begins its applause. Exit quickly and quietly andplease do not re-enter the venue until you again hear audience applause.3) If you must bring a cell phone or pager, please TURN IT OFF during the entire concert.One of the many benefits of enjoying an evening of music is the opportunity to removeyourself from the hectic pace of everyday life and allow your spirit to be nurtured. This isour gift to you.4) Please do not talk during a performance number. When the students have finished a

piece and you feel the need to comment, do so by a warm round of supportive applause.5) Please do not yell out and draw attention to your choir member or friend on stage.Congratulate your student at the end of the concert.6) We ask that you not bring food or drink into the Performing Arts Center. We cherishthis performance space because of its unique-ness and beauty. Help us keep it clean.7) If someone in the audience is being unruly or disruptive,please find one of the Vice Principals or House Volunteers.

With your help, we can make this year a truly artistic endeavor forboth performers and audiences alike.

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EVERY MEMBER OF THE CHOIR

...must sing, focus, and pronounce together. Any movement, wandering gazes, giggling,laughing, elbowing those around you, looking at other choir members, or

acknowledging people in the audience, takes attention away from the choral group.

1) Enter the stage, looking straight ahead, arms at sides, watching your step.2) Do not talk, gaze around the room, or acknowledge anyone in the audience in

any way when in place.3) Keep your hands at your sides while performing.4) Resist the urge to adjust glasses, flip hair, scratch your nose, etc.5) Focus on the director.6) Do not lock your knees.7) Do not respond to movement in the audience.

8) Do not talk or lose your focus between songs, when the audience is applauding.9) Walk off quietly when the performance is complete.10) The audience can still hear you, even if you are offstage.11) Listen to others when they are performing.12) Do not ridicule, discredit, or criticize another group’s performance. 13) When you distract the performance of others, YOU are the loser.14) Do not leave during a performance.15) Encourage other performers.16) Even if you did not like what they had to offer, find something good in what they

did and praise them for it.17) In a performance, it is not choir against choir or performer against performer. It

is a number of fellow musicians striving to improve and fulfill their potential.

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I hereby give permission for _________________________________ (name of student) toparticipate in all choral music activities associated with Pearl Singers.The sponsors and chaperones will execute proper supervision and exercise caution all times. They will assume the responsibility of obtaining any medical treatment thhe/she might need if any injury occurs while participating with PEARL SINGERS. Ihereby authorize such medical treatment as may be necessary and medically indicatin the case of my son/daughter during choral music activities, as is deemed necessaby qualified medical personnel.

_________________________________________________ _______________Signature of Parent/Guardian Date

Insurance Company _________________________________________________________________________

Name of Policy Holder ______________________________________________________________________

Policy Number ______________________________________________________________________________

We do not have an insurance policy to cover this student _________(please initi

Home Phone Number _______________________________________________________________________

Work Phone Number _______________________________________________________________________

Cell Phone Number _________________________________________________________________________

Emergency Contact _________________________________________________________________________

Emergency Phone Number _________________________________________________________________

Please list any medications that are administered on a regular basis:

________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________

Please list any medical problems or conditions:

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MAKE ALL CHECKS PAYABLE TO:

PEARL SINGERS

Put your student’s name and what th

check is for on the memo line.

Dues: $2.50 per member (parents/guardians/family members/friend

Student Name: ________________________________________________________________________

Name of Member(s) joining:_____________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________

Amount included: _________________________________________ ($2.50/$5.00/$7.50/etc

Parent Contact Information(to be completed even if not joining PS Auxiliary)

Home Phone: ___________________________________________________________

Mother’s Name: ___________________________ Employer: _________________________

Work Phone: ____________________________ Cell Phone: _________________________________

Email Address: ____________________________________________________________________________

Father’s Name: _______________________________ Employer: ______________________________

Work Phone: ___________________________ Cell Phone: _________________________________

Email Address: ___________________________________________________________________

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Put your student’s name and what the


Opportunities for Service

Please the one(s) in which you are interested.

_____ Measuring for Tuxes and Dresses _____ Solo and Ensemble Festival

_____ Turkey Sales Fund-raiser _____ Fall Concert

_____ Ole Miss Choral Festival _____ RiverLand Choral Festival

_____ Pearl Christmas Festival _____ Spring Musical

_____ District Choral Festival _____ State Choral Festival

_____ Spring Concert _____ Singers Banquet

_____ Trip Chaperone _____ Other: ___________________________

_____ Anything for which help is needed


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Student Name: _________________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Name: ______________________________________________________(please print)

I choose to pay my student’s account in this way (please one):

_____ I will pay everything before Friday, September 2, 2011.

_____ I will pay using fund-raisers, with all accounts paid by Friday,October 28, 2011.

_____ I will use the following payment schedule:$25.00 due on Friday, August 19, 2011$30.00 due on Friday, September 2, 2011$25.00 due on Friday, September 30, 2011$25.00 due on Friday, October 28, 2011

_____ I will use a combination of fund-raisers and the payment scheduleabove to have all accounts paid by Friday, October 28, 2011.

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This form must be signed by all students and parents inorder to be eligible for any choral activities.

Student Name: ________________________________________________ Grade: ________

Class Period/Choir Name: ____________________________________________________


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I, ________________________________________, have read the contents of the PEAR

SINGERS Handbook and agree to all of the material therein. I understandthat all the expectations and consequences legitimately apply to me. Iwill encounter knowledge, rehearsal and performance with all my heartsoul, mind, body and strength. I will respect ALL persons at ALL times.

I will always demonstrate EXCELLENCE PERSONIFIED.

Student Signature: _________________________________________ Date: ___________

PARENT/GUARDIAN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

I, ________________________________________, have read the contents of the PEAR

SINGERS Handbook and agree to all of the material therein. I understandthat all the expectations and consequences legitimately apply to my

student. I expect my student to encounter knowledge, rehearsal and peformance with all his/her heart, soul, mind, body and strength. I expectmy student to respect ALL persons at ALL times.

I expect my student to always demonstrate

EXCELLENCE PERSONIFIED.

Parent/Guardian Signature: __________________________________________________

Date: ____________________________________________________________________________

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PEARL SINGERS present three major concerts every school year: October, December aApril. Show your support for PEARL SINGERS by making a tax-deductible contributionwhich will place your name/business in our program for each of these concerts. 10of each ad sold goes directly to the selling student’s account to help defray costs for

year.

BUSINESS AND INDIVIDUAL SUPPORTER ADS

(please print)

Name/Business: _____________________________________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________

Contact: ______________________________________________________________________________________

Phone: ________________________________________________________________________________________

Email: ________________________________________________________________________________________

Website (if applicable): _____________________________________________________________________

Supported Student’s Name: ________________________________________________________________

Pearl Singers Club—$200.00 or more

Gold Club—$100.00 to $199.99

Blue Club—$50.00 to $99.99

Family and Friends of Pearl Singers—$25.00 to $49.99

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PEARL SINGERS present three major concerts every school year: October, December aApril. Show your support for PEARL SINGERS by making a tax-deductible contributionwhich will place your name/business in our program for each of these concerts. 10of each ad sold goes directly to the selling student’s account to help defray costs for

year.

BUSINESS AND INDIVIDUAL SUPPORTER ADS

(please print)

Name/Business: _____________________________________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________

Contact: ______________________________________________________________________________________

Phone: ________________________________________________________________________________________

Email: ________________________________________________________________________________________



Pearl Singers Club—$200.00 or more

Gold Club—$100.00 to $199.99

Blue Club—$50.00 to $99.99

Family and Friends of Pearl Singers—$25.00 to $49.99

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PEARL SINGERS is on the World Wide Web — pearlsingers.com. People will visit this soften and from around the region, whether it be students, family, friends, musicianscolleagues of PEARL SINGERS. Show your support for PEARL SINGERS by making a tax-deductible contribution which will place your business advertisement on our websifor an allotted time. 100% of each ad sold goes directly to the selling student’s acco

to help defray costs for the year.

BUSINESS SUPPORTER ADS

(please print)

Business Name: _____________________________________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________

Contact: ______________________________________________________________________________________

Phone: ________________________________________________________________________________________

Email: ________________________________________________________________________________________



Square Banner Ads

are available as follows:


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PEARL SINGERS is on the World Wide Web — pearlsingers.com. People will visit this soften and from around the region, whether it be students, family, friends, musicianscolleagues of PEARL SINGERS. Show your support for PEARL SINGERS by making a tax-deductible contribution which will place your business advertisement on our websifor an allotted time. 100% of each ad sold goes directly to the selling student’s acco

to help defray costs for the year.

BUSINESS SUPPORTER ADS

(please print)

Business Name: _____________________________________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________

Contact: ______________________________________________________________________________________

Phone: ________________________________________________________________________________________

Email: ________________________________________________________________________________________



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