Welcome to chorus! Please read the information below with a parent. Make sure to mark down any performances in your calendars.
Once you have read the information below, fill out the form at the bottom of the page.
Once you have read the information below, fill out the form at the bottom of the page.
2019-2020 Performance Schedule
All GMS performance dates may be found below. Please be sure to mark your group's dates down on your calendars.
Because of high enrollment, 5th and 6th grade choirs will be split into two concerts. Students will be assigned to perform in only one concert. More information about how the classes will be split up with be announced soon.
CALL TIMES:
Students should arrive at GMS at the following times, unless otherwise noted.
8th, 7th - 6:30PM
5th, 6th, and Chamber - 5:30 (for 6:00 concerts), or 7:00 (for 7:30 concerts)
WINTER
Gr. 8 Combined Rehearsal - 12/12/2019, 2:30-3:15PM
Gr. 7 Combined Rehearsal - 12/16/2019, 2:30-3:15PM
Gr. 8 Concert - 12/16/2019, 7PM
Gr. 7 Concert - 12/17/2019, 7PM
Gr. 8 Holiday Sing-Along - 12/20/2019, in school
Grade 5 Concerts - 1/14/2020 - 6PM, 7:30PM (Groups TBD)
Grade 6 Concerts - 1/16/2020 - 6PM, 7:30PM (Groups TBD)
SPRING
Gr. 8 Combined Rehearsal - 5/7/2020, 2:30-3:15PM
Gr. 8 WHS Choral Night - 5/12/2020, 7:00PM (Call Time TBD)
Gr. 8 Concert - 5/13/2020, 7PM
Gr. 7 Combined Rehearsal - 5/18/2020, 2:30-3:15PM
Gr. 7 Concert - 5/19/2020, 7PM
Gr. 5 Concerts - 5/26/2020 - 6PM, 7:30PM (Groups TBD)
Gr. 6 Concerts - 5/27/2020 - 6PM, 7:30PM (Groups TBD)
Gr. 7 Galvin Music Festival - May TBD, in school
Gr. 8 Galvin Music Festival - May TBD, in school
CHAMBER CHORUS
Chamber Chorus is an after-school, auditioned group for 7th and 8th graders only.
Performance schedule will be finalized by the end of September.
Gr 7-8 Auditions - 9/26/2019, 2:30PM
Roster Posted - 9/27/2019, 2:30PM
Veterans Day Assembly - 11/8/2019, in school
Winter Concert - 1/14/2020, 7:30pm
WHS A Cappella Night - 1/18/2020, 7PM
Student Showcase - 3/26/2020, 6PM
Spring Concert - 5/26/2020, 7:30pm**
Moving On Ceremony - 6/16/2020 - 6:30PM (7th Chamber Chorus ONLY)
**There is a possibility these dates may need to change
DRAMA CLUB
See GMSdrama.com
FESTIVALS
7-8 Graders and 6th grade boys may audition for the Junior District Festival
5th graders and 6th grade girls may audition for the District Treble Chorus
Junior District Festival Auditions - 2/1/2020
Junior District Festival - 3/25-28/2020
District Treble Chorus - 3/21/2020
Because of high enrollment, 5th and 6th grade choirs will be split into two concerts. Students will be assigned to perform in only one concert. More information about how the classes will be split up with be announced soon.
CALL TIMES:
Students should arrive at GMS at the following times, unless otherwise noted.
8th, 7th - 6:30PM
5th, 6th, and Chamber - 5:30 (for 6:00 concerts), or 7:00 (for 7:30 concerts)
WINTER
Gr. 8 Combined Rehearsal - 12/12/2019, 2:30-3:15PM
Gr. 7 Combined Rehearsal - 12/16/2019, 2:30-3:15PM
Gr. 8 Concert - 12/16/2019, 7PM
Gr. 7 Concert - 12/17/2019, 7PM
Gr. 8 Holiday Sing-Along - 12/20/2019, in school
Grade 5 Concerts - 1/14/2020 - 6PM, 7:30PM (Groups TBD)
Grade 6 Concerts - 1/16/2020 - 6PM, 7:30PM (Groups TBD)
SPRING
Gr. 8 Combined Rehearsal - 5/7/2020, 2:30-3:15PM
Gr. 8 WHS Choral Night - 5/12/2020, 7:00PM (Call Time TBD)
Gr. 8 Concert - 5/13/2020, 7PM
Gr. 7 Combined Rehearsal - 5/18/2020, 2:30-3:15PM
Gr. 7 Concert - 5/19/2020, 7PM
Gr. 5 Concerts - 5/26/2020 - 6PM, 7:30PM (Groups TBD)
Gr. 6 Concerts - 5/27/2020 - 6PM, 7:30PM (Groups TBD)
Gr. 7 Galvin Music Festival - May TBD, in school
Gr. 8 Galvin Music Festival - May TBD, in school
CHAMBER CHORUS
Chamber Chorus is an after-school, auditioned group for 7th and 8th graders only.
Performance schedule will be finalized by the end of September.
Gr 7-8 Auditions - 9/26/2019, 2:30PM
Roster Posted - 9/27/2019, 2:30PM
Veterans Day Assembly - 11/8/2019, in school
Winter Concert - 1/14/2020, 7:30pm
WHS A Cappella Night - 1/18/2020, 7PM
Student Showcase - 3/26/2020, 6PM
Spring Concert - 5/26/2020, 7:30pm**
Moving On Ceremony - 6/16/2020 - 6:30PM (7th Chamber Chorus ONLY)
**There is a possibility these dates may need to change
DRAMA CLUB
See GMSdrama.com
FESTIVALS
7-8 Graders and 6th grade boys may audition for the Junior District Festival
5th graders and 6th grade girls may audition for the District Treble Chorus
Junior District Festival Auditions - 2/1/2020
Junior District Festival - 3/25-28/2020
District Treble Chorus - 3/21/2020
Concert Dress
The Galvin Middle School performing ensembles include a basic performance dress code to promote professionalism in the arts. As with any sport that requires a uniform, the performing ensembles are no different. Please see your music teacher if you have any questions or concerns or are unable to adhere to these concert attire guidelines due to financial difficulties. We are happy to work with any student to make sure they are able to adhere to the dress code and are comfortable in their performance attire.
Tops
White shirts, button downs, etc. Please no tee-shirts or sleeveless shirts / tank tops.
Bottoms
Black skirts (below the knee), black pants, etc. Please no jeans, leggings, sweatpants, etc.
Socks
Black socks, black nylons. Please no white.
Shoes
Black (dress) shoes. Please no boots or sneakers.
Optional
Ties, bowties, etc. (May be any color but should not light up or make noise)
Tops
White shirts, button downs, etc. Please no tee-shirts or sleeveless shirts / tank tops.
Bottoms
Black skirts (below the knee), black pants, etc. Please no jeans, leggings, sweatpants, etc.
Socks
Black socks, black nylons. Please no white.
Shoes
Black (dress) shoes. Please no boots or sneakers.
Optional
Ties, bowties, etc. (May be any color but should not light up or make noise)
Grading
| chorus_grading_rubric.pdf |
Practice Requirements
- All GMS choral students are expected to practice 4 or more times a week.
- A practice session should be at least 10-15 minutes on a given day.
- Students will find all of the resources needed to practice in their Google Classroom.
- Practice logs are submitted during our regular rehearsals.
- In 7th and 8th grade, some practice assignments will be recorded and submitted to Mr. Reilly for evaluation.
2019-2020 Music expectations form
If you are unable to fill out the form below, click HERE.
