Return to Ms.
Lee Attendance Policy
Deadline: September 1st
---
----------Cut and return to Ms. Lee----------------------Cut and return to Ms. Lee ----------
Attend all rehearsals: Members are expected
to be at every rehearsal, and be on
ORFF ENSEMBLE time. However, if a child needs to be absent for 5th grade
any reason, please contact me before rehearsal
CONTRACT
I understand that if my child becomes a member
to excuse your child. Members cannot have
more than 2 unexcused absences, or they J.C MAGILL
ORFF
will be released from the group.
of the Orff Ensemble, I will provide
transportation on both Wednesday and Thursday
mornings. I also understand that the Chorus and
the Orff Ensemble will begin promptly at 7:40am Drop Off Location: Car rider lane ENSEMBLE
and I am aware of the attendance policy and Drop off time: 7:25am-7:35am 2017-2018
understand that excessive absences or tardies School door will be locked after 7:35am
will be cause for a student’s removal from the For safety, students are to be dropped off at the
Chorus and the ensemble. I have read the car rider entrance. Please do not drop students
rehearsal calendar and understand that my child’s at the main front door.
Students who are dropped off too early or too
attendance is necessary.
late will no longer be allowed to attend.
I have read the rehearsal calendar and understand Students may not be dropped off to sit
that my child’s attendance is necessary. outside unsupervised.
_________________________
Student’s First Name
Audition Information Orff Ensemble
Every member will need to audition.
Rehearsals
All students who want to be a member of this group
_________________________ MUST audition. Students must have this permission in Music room
Student’s Last Name slip signed and turned in to be allowed to audition
for Orff Ensemble. Thank you for your cooperation
in this matter. Both Chorus and Orff Ensemble Wednesday
_________________________ auditions will be held in the music room.
Parent Signature Please read the chorus handbook and
5 Grade ONLY
th
auditions expectation. Rehearsal begins at 7:40am
Drop off time: 7:25am-7:35am
_________________________ 5th Grade Audition: Aug. 29, Aug. 30, Aug. 31
Phone Number Orff Ensemble audition will only take place after
students get off the bus at 8:20am in the music
Must be in Chorus to be
room during their chorus auditions. Please do part of Orff Ensemble
_________________________ not drop students off early in the morning.
Parent’s email (please print)
Lydia_G_Lee@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
Audition results will be notified on Aug. 31st.
All signed forms and dues will need to be turned School: (770) 554-1034
in by Sept. 1st.
Return to
Return to Ms.
Ms. Lee
Lee
----------Cut and return to Ms. Lee----------------------Cut and return to Ms. Lee -----------
Thank you for showing interest in becoming a
part of the J.C. Magill Orff Ensemble! Rehearsal Schedule Deadline: September 1st
Audition for this ensemble will be during
chorus audition.
Orff Ensemble
ONLY
STUDENT
(Wednesday) CONTRACT
Dear Parents, September 6 I understand that it is MY commitment and choice
September 13 to be a part of the chorus and Orff Ensemble this
You are receiving this letter because your child is
September 20
in 5th and is eligible to participate in the Orff September 27 year. I will do my best to be prepared at each
Ensemble this year at J.C Magill. October 4 rehearsal by bringing my music and practicing it at
October 11 home. I will be on my best behavior in class and
An Orff ensemble is a percussion group that is October 18
made up of pitched percussion: glockenspiels, October 25 during rehearsals. This is my contract with Ms.
xylophones, metallophones and various non- November 1 Lee.
pitched percussion. These ensembles also include November 8
recorders and voice. We have spent time within November 15 I agree to the attendance policy, chorus
November 29 expectations, Orff Ensemble expectations, and I
the regular classes working with these
December 6
instruments, but I would like to have a select make a commitment to stay in Chorus until the
group of approximately 25 students who are There will be no rehearsals on the following dates: winter concert.
ready, willing, and able to commit working November 22
together and perform higher level pieces than we Please note that this schedule is subject to change.
This is my contract with Ms. Lee.
are able to cover in general music class. Students If there are any changes to the chorus rehearsal dates,
would be expected to participate in all information will be given. Go into the General Music
eClass page for updated information.
_________________________
performances, attend all rehearsals, and an active Student’s Signature
member in chorus. Wednesday mornings–7:40am to 8:20am
(ORFF ENSEMBLE ONLY)
ORFF ENSEMBLE EXPECTATIONS
Thursday mornings–7:40 am to 8:20 am I am aware that my student will be part of the
1. Academic Performance: All members (CHORUS)
must have a “C” or better in their core Orff Ensemble and Chorus.
subjects (English, Math, Science, and Orff Ensemble rehearsal will only be on Wednesday
Social Studies) in order to be a member
in good standing. Failure to reach this
and Chorus rehearsal will only be on Thursday, so _________________________
goal will result in removal from the please make sure that you can commit to these Classroom Teacher
group. two days before you sign up. Students must be in
2. Outstanding Behavior: Orff Ensemble chorus in order to be part of the ensemble. _________________________
members represent the “best” of our Members of the Orff Ensemble are required to Classroom Teacher Signature
school. Therefore, I expect him or her to attend both rehearsals on Wednesday and
be able to meet all school behavior Thursday.
expectations in every class, lunch, and
recess.
3. Concert Attire: Same attire as the choir. Concerts
Chorus t-shirt, solid black pants, and The J.C. Magill Elementary Chorus and Orff
solid black shoes. Ensemble will participate in two or more
concerts this school year.
If you need to contact us personally, please feel Places and times TBA.
free to call us at school (770) 554-1034 or email
at Lydia_G_Lee@gwinnett.k12.ga.us Winter Holiday Concert in December 7, 2016
Spring Performances TBA --
