performing both in an ensemble and as an individual. Each and every singer is an important part of our team. A member of any performing organization has a responsibility above and beyond that of a student who is not in an extra-curricular organization. Together we will endeavor to seek excellence and establish ourselves as a premier choral program. This handbook is intended to provide you with information, policies, goals, and expectations of you as a member of the Wildcat Choral program. Please take the time to read through all of the information and sign and return LAST THREE FORMS ALONG WITH REQUIRED FEES ($50) to us on or before Sept. 9th. I will have extra forms at school. THIS IS YOUR STUDENT’S FIRST MAJOR GRADE IN CHOIR; A RESPONSIBILITY/MEETING DEADLINES & FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS GRADE. (If you have a financial hardship regarding fees, please contact the choir office to discuss your specific needs. A financial hardship is no excuse for late forms.) A deadline for forms and money will be announced at school and sent to you through Charms. Each student will review this handbook in our classroom. The handbook is available for your information and referral on my Teacher Edlio website. Please read it. It is important that all parents and their students entering the choir department know what is expected of them. The expectations that we have, as teachers and musicians, are very high. Your student will benefit from these high expectations through discipline, hard work, optimum performance opportunities and musical growth. Charms account: Charms is a program designed specifically for music organizations. A very important part of Charms gives us a way to communicate lots of information to you. Good communication between both students and parents is essential to the success of our program. Please visit our Charms website regularly for updated information and dates. To access Charms, go to www.charmsoffice.com. on the parent/student/members access icon. Type in the school code: TomballMemorialChoir. The password is your student’s id number. If you cannot access your file, please contact me right away. If we don’t have your student information, you might miss out on important events and details. You may reach me personally through email at . MEMBERSHIP: Membership in the Tomball Memorial High School Choir program is open to all students who possess or have an interest in learning necessary skills to contribute to the musical performance of our choir. An audition/interview will be necessary for all students before active participation may take
We know from time to time parents and students may have questions or concerns regarding the Choral Program. To assist you in resolving these issues, please follow the organizational chart below. Start here and work down Jed Ragsdale Director of Choral Activities 2nd Andy Easton TMHS Fine Arts Chair 3rd Your child’s Assistant Principal (Ana Bruton, Meredith Stephen Hinze, David Unruh or Kevin 4th Chad Smith TMHS Principal 5th JD Janda TISD Director of Fine Arts 6th Chris Trotter TISD Assistant Superintendent 7th Huey Kinchen Superintendent TOMBALL MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR 2016-17 CONTRACT I have been informed and am aware of the policies and requirements for membership in the Tomball Memorial High School Choir. I understand that additional performances and rehearsals which may be added during the course of the year will also be required. Changes in the original calendar/schedule will be posted at least two weeks in advance.