Guidelines for Alternative Assignment for Pre-Approved Missed Performances

 

Handwritten (not word-processed) make-up report must be pre-arranged with the director for an appropriate topic.  This is not a PUNISHMENT, but should be viewed as a replacement learning opportunity for the music experience missed.  Written assignments should be three (3) to five (5) pages—handwritten and single-spaced.  The more complete the research, the higher the grade. This grade will replace the failing grade given for the missed performance.  All make-up reports must be prepared outside of the choir class.  PLAGERISM will not be tolerated and will result in further disciplinary action.

 

Bibliography: Cite four (4) sources…. While there is plenty of information online, you must use at least one (1) book as a source.

 

Due Date: To be determined by Mr. D

 

A different report shall be submitted for each performance missed!

 

Approved subjects:

The Diaphragm and singing

Operas of Mozart

Operas of Puccini

Operas of Verdi

Operas of Wagner

Growth & Development of the American Musical

Musicals of Rodgers & Hammerstein

The singing career of Luciano Pavarotti

The singing career of Marian Anderson

The singing career of Renee Fleming

Great choral works of the century (pick a century!)

Choral works of J.S. Bach

Choral works of Benjamin Britten

Choral works of Monteverdi

The art of the Madrigal

The importance and development of the Spiritual

The influence of the Beatles as composers

The positive effects of music on the brain and child development

Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony

The conducting career of Robert Shaw

 

*** Or ask Mr. D for approval on another topic