1. Info Meeting Thursday, August 24 6:00 p.m.
PLD Choral Program
Info Meeting
Thursday, August 24
6:00 p.m.

2. Introduction Mrs. Tiffany Marsh Dunbar Choral Program Chorus director
Also teaches Piano I & II
Brief Background
Dunbar Choral Program
Men’s Chorus
Women’s Choir
Concert Choir
Chamber Choir
After school Pop Ensemble, M2 voice lessons, other opportunities (found on the calendar and in the handbook)

3. Expectations Learn music skills through singing.
Leadership and ensemble building.
Fun and educational.
Class Focal Points:
Music literacy/reading
Vocal development
Exposure to different styles of music
Music theory
Leadership/Confidence

4. Getting Started HANDBOOK/SYLLABUS OTHER FORMS
Students received first day of classes
Expectations for class/ensemble, SBG, attendance, attire, etc.
Last page to be completed, signed and returned.
17-18 Calendar
Attire rental/purchase
M2 Voice Lesson Program
NYC Trip

5. 2017-2018 Choral Events Annual Special PLD Concerts
District Choral Assessment
KMEA/KJHC All-States
UK Bluegrass Festival
UK Male Chorus Day
UofL Honor Choir
UofL Chamber Competition
Women’s Choir Festival
Youth in Harmony
Solo & Ensemble
New York City Trip
March 22-25
ALL Choirs & PLD Drama

6. Volunteer/Chaperone FCPS Records Check www.pldchoir.org/volunteer.html
Complete once a year for any FCPS event/school.
Sign up sheet on clipboard on table.

7. Communication PLD Chorus website www.pldchoir.org
Schedule, class forms, booster info, fundraising
Paul Laurence Dunbar Choir Facebook
Sign up for REMIND
Remind may be used with students, but per the Remind TOS: ‘Before using Remind, you need to be at least 18 years old, and agree to these terms. If you’re under 18, a parent or guardian needs to agree to these terms for you.’ This means that although approved, parents must be notified about the use of Remind and approve for the student to participate.

8. REMIND Chamber Concert Men Women Text @pldchamber to 81010
to 81010
Men
to 81010
Women
to 81010

9. Concert Attire Concert Black Attire (ALL Choirs)
Women: Black dress (plus black dress shoes)
Men: Tuxedo - pants, coat, shirt, 2 ties, 2 cummerbunds (plus black dress shoes)
(T-shirt for some events included in class fee.)
Rental/Purchase of Concert Attire
Rental - $30.00 (no charge for Free/Reduced)
Purchase - $60.00 (dress); $100 (tuxedo)

10. Concert Attire Continued…
Attire fitting dates are: Wednesday-Friday, Aug , Sept. 1, 3:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Students need to attend ONE of the dates.
Caran Clark– Attire Chairperson
Need adult volunteers for fitting students.
Sign up sheet on clipboard on table.

11. Chorus Parent Help “Friends of PLD Choir” Sponsorship Fundraiser
SUPPORT THROUGH VOLUNTEER
SUPPORT THROUGH FUNDRAISING
“Friends of PLD Choir” Sponsorship Fundraiser
August 22-September 15
World’s Finest Chocolate
January 8-31
Picnic on the Dawgwood
May 11
Assist at events
Chaperone
Booster Club
Booster Board
President – Andrew McConnell
Vice President – Kathy Isenhour
Treasurer – Karen Wagers
Secretary – Heather Taylor
Accounts Receivable – Fern Wells
At Large Committee – Larry Cunningham, Mark Isenhour, Katie Shreve, Victoria Vicary