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WHO CAN PARTICIPATE? Currently, Students 4th - 12th Grades may participate in choir or band. (Mrs. Castle will be co-teaching music and art appreciation for grades 1-3 at the Young Explorers Co-op, currently at Jackson Free Methodist Church, and also music and performance arts at Young PIONEERS for grades 2-5.) Parents must be members of J.A.H.E., just like PIONEERS, Young Explorers, and Frontiers, J.A.H.E. provides our insurance and organizational oversight. We can help with registration for J.A.H.E. All levels of musical experience are welcome! (Younger ages may be accepted on a student by student basis, however, a parent or guardian MUST remain on-site for all students younger than 4th grade.) WHAT CLASSES ARE AVAILABLE? Beginning Choir class for grades 4-6. We learn to sing using correct vocal techniques and will work on unison and 2-part harmony. Concert Choir for grades 7-12 will expand on their knowledge of correct vocal production, note reading and theory, and working on music using 2, 3, and 4 part harmony. We will also have featured soloists. Beginning Band (Level 1-2) and Concert Band (Level 3-4) classes are available for 4th-12th grades. All Classes will include ear training, theory and music appreciation. HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO PARTICIPATE AND WHAT DOES IT INCLUDE? ~Semester Tuition Fees for Fall 2019: $40 for the first class, $20 to add the second ($60 for both Choir and Band) (this works out to only $3 per week for one class or only $4.60 for two hours of instruction per student!) ~We now allow students to enroll in Band without the Choir requirement. Included with tuition fees: ~Weekly rehearsals which include music reading, theory terms and concepts, stage presence and performance poise, proper singing and breathing techniques, and improved listening skills. ~ Choir music and folders will be included (borrowed). Students are expected to take good care of their music. ~ Performances in 2 formal choir/band concerts, with receptions. ~ Solo, and ensemble performance opportunities at JAHE Presentation Night at the end of the school year. Additional notes for Band members: ~ Each band member should have their own portable music stand and need to carry it with them each week. (These stands are lightweight and inexpensive and fold neatly to slip into a music bag.) ~Band students should each have a pencil and a spit rag in their cases. ~NOT INCLUDED in the fees: instrument rental as well as reeds, oil, or cleaning kits appropriate for that instrument. NOTE* Beginning the Fall of 2020, all band members will purchase their band curriculum books. Mrs. Yeiter will be able to purchase the books and distribute them for convenience, but the book fee will be added to the registration forms. Additional sheet music will be borrowed and expected to be returned in good condition. ~ Limited instrument rentals available through the band for 15-30$ per semester. Please ask for details. (You may contact the music store of your choice to inquire about rental programs and prices, or you may speak to the director if you would like advise or assistance purchasing a suitable instrument.) WHERE ARE THE CLASSES HELD? Jackson Free Methodist Church 2829 Park Dr. Jackson, MI 49203 *see map below WHEN DO THE CLASSES TAKE PLACE? A syllabus will be handed to each family at the beginning of the year, showing dress rehearsals and concert dates. CLASSES TAKE PLACE ON the first 3 FRIDAYS of the month, and will correspond in large part with the Young Explorers and Frontiers calendars, giving us an "OFF" week each month. 12:30-1:30 CONCERT CHOIR and BEGINNING BAND 1:30-2:30 BEGINNING CHOIR and CONCERT BAND Mrs. Castle will teach the choirs, and Mrs. Yeiter will be teaching the bands. *Please make every effort to be punctual and prepared for weekly rehearsal. *Each band student should have their instrument set to play and be in their seat by class start time. *Snow days will be texted and emailed by 11am of the day in question. HOW DO WE COMMUNICATE? MONTHLY ASSIGNMENT SHEETS At the beginning of each month, each student will receive an assignment sheet laying out what will be covered in each class and what they are to practice for the week. Announcements are included in bold and or starred**, so please look at your student's sheet. WHAT'S NEW TAB CHECK THE "WHAT'S NEW" TAB ON THIS WEBSITE FOR THE UPCOMING EVENTS AND IMPORTANT NOTIFICATIONS. GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS WILL BE EMAILED AND BE ON FACEBOOK. URGENT NOTIFICATIONS WILL BE EMAILED, POSTED ON FACEBOOK, AND TEXTED. COMMUNICATION WILL BE MADE WEEKLY THROUGH OUR FACEBOOK GROUP PAGE. IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE LINKING YOUR FACEBOOK NOTIFICATIONS TO YOUR EMAIL, SEE A BOARD MEMBER. IF YOU DO NOT USE FACEBOOK, LET A BOARD MEMBER KNOW SO WE CAN EMAIL OR TEXT YOU WITH UPDATES. TEXT THE QUICKEST WAY TO GET A HOLD OF THE DIRECTOR IS THROUGH TEXTING. Jackson Free Methodist Church 2829 Park Dr., Jackson, MI 49203 |
