1. Welcome to Curriculum Night 2016
Ms. Joellen Santos p.5 6th grade choir

2. About Me
Choir director for over 30 years in education, church, and community
Taught at all levels – elementary, MS, HS –
9th year in this building
Issaquah school district parent for 20+ years

3. Philosophy Process driven, laying the foundation
Skill-based – sequential music literacy and performances
Flipped classroom model
Student leadership model

4. Student Expectations
In attendance & prepared – in class daily and at performances during and outside of the school day
Nightly at-home practice 5-6 days/week expected minutes increase by grade – see practice sheet – due monthly
Recorded tests (due approximately every other Friday – see calendar for due dates)
Music Theory/Sight Singing – online assignments due monthly, counts as practice

5. Performance Calendar
Four main concerts: Nov 1st, Dec 12th, Mar 21st, Jun 6th
Performance attire
Formal performance attire –
Girls: choir dresses; black dress shoes/sandals
Boys: choir outfits, black dress shoes, black socks
Informal performance attire - music polos
(more information to come)

6. Extra-curricular opportunities
Jr. All-State Honor choirs – recorded auditions this week and next, after school by appointment
Solo & Ensemble – March 11th
Private voice/piano lessons
School musical

7. Ms. Santos’ website

8. Grades 25-30% - daily participation/outside practice
25-30% - performances
10-20% - theory/sight-singing assignments
25-30% - written and recorded tests
5% forms & other assignments

9. Parents’ part PLEASE encourage daily practice/
doing theory assignments
transportation to outside-of-school/off-site events
PLEASE don’t schedule events
on concert nights
chaperone & volunteer opportunities

10. santosj@issaquah.wednet.edu 425-837-5919 (but not the
Contact info:
Joellen Santos
(but not the
best way to reach me)

11. Questions?