Pearl High Schools

2016-2017
Handbook
Directors
Angie Rawls

Jordan Langworthy

Pearl High Schools

The mission of Pearl Singers is to teach each student how to be excellent in everything
that IS life. Through the development of musical skill and teamwork, students will become life-long learners, will achieve individual goals, and will positively impact a global
society.
Excellence can only be achieved through perseverance and personal responsibility. Each
student is expected to work hard and will be held accountable. Each student will, therefore, become excellent...Excellence Personified.

Pearl Singers Pledge

I am a Pearl Singer and this is my music.
I will never have these moments again, so today I choose to
encounter knowledge, rehearsal and performance with all my heart,
soul, mind, body and strength. I will allow this music to
bring encouragement and joy to life.
And because it is the right thing to do, I choose to respect all
persons at all times, allowing this experience to be
productive and meaningful.
I am a Pearl Singer and this is

Music Selection
Music from all time periods that contain both sacred and secular text will be rehearsed. The
purpose for all music chosen, regardless of the text it contains, is to teach the historical
significance in the scope of musical development, and provide an opportunity to sing great
music by great composers that have greatly affected our musical history and global society.

Performing Groups
*After school rehearsals are required*

Pearl Singers*

...is an auditioned, mixed-voiced choir composed of upperclassmen and performs

difficult music from many genres.
Audition requirements are: demonstrate musical talent; tone matching; range; vocal
maturity; tone quality; 92 or above on sightreading exam; extremely strong work ethic.

Chamber Singers

...is a select ensemble of 22 mixed voices. It is comprised of upperclassmen. Madrigal

music is the primary repertoire but these students perform difficult music from other
genres as well. Authentic Renaissance costuming is required for most performances.
These students also sing with Pearl Singers, Varsity Womens Chorus and Mens Glee.
A rigorous audition process allows for excelling musicians to show their abilities.
These singers are required to demonstrate musical independence, advanced
musical proficiency, a 95 or above on sightreading exam and an utmost work ethic.

Varsity Womens Chorus*

...is comprised of females, grades 9-12, and sings the finest SSAA music from many
genres. These ladies have the ability to meet audition standards of good vocal ability,
singing in tune, and exemplify a very strong work ethic.

Varsity Mens Glee*

...is comprised of males, grades 9-12, and sings quality TTBB music from many genres.
These men have the ability to meet audition standards of good vocal ability, singing in
tune, and exemplify a very strong work ethic.

Ladies Chorale

...is comprised of females, grades 9-12, and sings SSA

music. These ladies are prepared to meet audition standards of good vocal ability, singing in tune, and strong work
ethic.

Performing Groups continued

*After school rehearsals are required*

Freshmen Concert Singers

...is a mixed-voiced choir composed of freshmen only and sings SAB and SATB music.
Audition and recommendations from the Pearl Junior High Choral Directors and other
teachers are highly regarded for placement in this group. Musical instruction will
focus on vocal development, music theory and vocabulary, team-building and strong
work ethic.

Encore*

...is an auditioned ensemble of 12-20 womens voices .

A cappella music is the primary repertoire but music from other genres is also
performed. These singers demonstrate extreme musical independence, advanced
musical proficiency and a very strong work ethic.

Varsity Sextet (optional)*

...is an auditioned ensemble comprised of 6 upperclassmen females and sings difficult

SSA music from many genres. This group is chosen from Pearl Singers and Chamber
Singers. These ladies demonstrate extreme musical independence, advanced musical
proficiency and a very strong work ethic. Much individual preparation is required for
this group.

Varsity Quartet*

...is an auditioned ensemble comprised of 4 upperclassmen males and sings quality

TTBB music from quartet genre. This group is chosen from Pearl Singers and
Chamber Singers. These men demonstrate extreme musical independence, advanced
musical proficiency and a very strong work ethic. Much individual preparation is
required for this group.

Freshmen Sextet (optional)*

......is an auditioned ensemble comprised of 6 freshmen females and sings SSA music
from many genres. This group is chosen from Freshmen Concert Singers. These ladies demonstrate musical independence, musical proficiency and a strong work ethic.
Much individual preparation is required for this group.

Pearl Singers Auxiliary

Pearl Singers Auxiliary

...is the parents, family and friends organization that supports Pearl Singers. Members assist with concerts, festivals, productions, administrative committees, trips and
fundraising events that happen throughout the school year. Everyone is encouraged to
join for the low due rate of only $2.50 per individual.
One of the goals of the PSA is to build community among the Pearl Singers families.
With a connected community, the choir events become that much more meaningful for
all of us as parents and friends, and provide support for our students in an indirect
way by letting them know this is important to us, too.
*Please complete the Auxiliary Registration Form on page 23 of this handbook or go to
www.pearlsingers.com, download and complete. PSA Registration Forms are due
Friday, September 2, 2016.

Accounts
Pearl Singers has

...built a reputation of quality and excellence in choral music over the last 35 years. It
is a reality that everyone has come to expect. With that expectation comes a price tag,
and it isnt cheap. Everything we do cost money, from purchasing music to fees for
contests to even our own concerts and productions. However, we know how tight the
economy is and how you are feeling the effects through higher gas and food prices.
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$30.00 due on Friday, September 30, 2016.
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Fundraising Opportunities
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- turkeys are sold for: TBD
- the profit for the student is approximately: TBD for each turkey
soldusually around $5 per bird
- sales take place October 3-21, 2016.
- orders and money due Friday, October 21, 2016.

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Poinsettia Sales
- PJH has done this fund raiser in the past. Prices subject to change.
- 2 sizes of florist quality poinsettias in a variety of colors$16 or $22
- profit for the student is approximately: TBD for each plant soldusually
around $4 or $5 per plant
- sale starts Monday, October 31 and ends Thursday, November 17, 2016.
Program Ads
- Pearl Singers presents 3 major concerts every school year: October, December,
and April. Individuals and/or businesses may make a tax deductible
contribution to advertise in each program for these concerts. 100% of
each ad sold goes toward the selling students account.
Ads available are as follows:
* Family and Friends of Pearl Singers
$25.00 to $49.99
* The Blue Club
$50.00 to $99.99
* The Gold Club
$100.00 to $199.99
* Pearl Singers Club
$200.00 or more
Advertisement Forms are in the back of the handbook These are due Friday,
October 7, 2016.
Website Ads
- www.pearlsingers.com is updated and is now an interactive website that
draws many viewers. These ads can be sold at any time.
Square Banner Ads are available as follows:
* per quarter
$30.00
* per semester
$50.00
* per year
$90.00

Uniforms
Pearl Singers appearance

...should be just as cohesive and unified as the sound we produce. A well-defined

performance attire policy is outlined below and each student is expected to adhere to
these policies.
General Rules
1)

Hair must be pulled back away from the face in a pony-tail, a natural looking color, and properly groomed for all performances. No hair clips, bows
or other ornamentation that can be seen will be allowed. Clips and barrettes
will be the color of your hair and not noticeable.
2)
Jewelry must not be worn during performances. This includes, but is not
limited to, watches, rings, necklaces other than pearls, bracelets, piercings
other than pearl earrings, etc. No piercing is acceptable for performance
and there is no exception for students recently receiving a piercing.
3)
Shoes: All ladies are asked to purchase black ballet shoes or soft black
slipper shoes. Shoe soles must be black. No hard soles, heels, or shoe
ornamentation other than black are allowed. All men are asked to purchase
lace-up or slip-on dress black shoes that are comfortable. No casual or tennis
shoes are allowed. All men must wear black socks.
4)
Concert attire will be worn for all performances. Your outfit is expected to
be clean, neatly pressed and not wrinkled.
Inappropriate attire is not acceptable and students will not be allowed to
perform. Probation for the next performance will be instated as well.

All Ladies
- Rental Fee: $30.00 due Friday, September 2, 2016.
- Outfit includes: blue skirt, blue blouse,
pearl necklace, earrings, lipstick
- Outfit return: dry-cleaned, pressed and in bag. Due Friday, May 5, 2017.

All Men
- Rental Fee: $30.00 due Friday, September2, 2016.
- Outfit includes: tuxedo pants, tuxedo jacket, white
tuxedo shirt, black bow tie, black cummerbund,
and black studs.

- Tuxedo return: dry-cleaned, pressed and in bag.

Due Friday, May 5, 2017.

Rules and Regulations

State Eligibility policies

...are set forth by the Mississippi Department of Education and Mississippi High School
Activities Association (MHSAA). In order to participate in any of the performing
groups, all eligibility requirements must be followed. These rules are shared with
athletic teams and band.
Each student must:
attend a school which is a member of MHSAA.
be registered in a choral class meeting every day of the school week or the
equivalent (block schedule).
not have turned 19 prior to August 1
not have participated in inter-school contest for more than four consecutive
years after the date of entering into the 9th grade regardless of when he
began to participate.
establish a bona fide residence in the appropriate school district
9th and 10th graders must have a 2.0 average in 6 subjects the previous year
to be eligible for 1st semester; 11th and 12th graders must have a 2.0
average in 5 subjects the previous year to be eligible for 1st semester.
have a 2.0 average at the end of 1st semester to be eligible for 2nd semester;
students not having a 2.0 average at the end of a semester will be put on
probation for the following semester.
be in attendance on the day of the event in order to participate in extra
rehearsals or performances.

Rehearsal Etiquette and Daily Expectations

...are disciplines that will enable us to be Excellence Personified. Pearl Singers is an

ambassor of Pearl High School. Therefore, each and every choir member is expected
to exemplify excellent behavior both at school and away from school, during
rehearsals/class, in concerts and on trips.
Basic Rules to Live by:
- choose to encounter knowledge, rehearsal and performance with all your
heart, soul, mind, body and strength.
- choose to respect all persons at all times.
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Warning
Student/teacher conference/call parent
Office referral
Dismissal from Pearl Singers

Rules and Regulations continued

Break It Down...
Since we desire to be Excellence Personified, we have much to accomplish.
Positive Attitude: Come to rehearsal with the attitude that hard work does pay
off. Excellence is achieved with an open and hard-working mind. Leave other
classes and problems outside the Choir Room doors so that our music goals can
be the focus of each rehearsal.
Posture: Your body is your instrument. Use it properly for singing. When you
stand, feet should be slightly separated, shoulders straight, rib cage fully
extended, and face engaged. When sitting, use the front part of the seat. Legs
should be slightly forward for balance. Do not cross legs.
Supplies: It is critical that you have your MUSIC and PENCIL for EACH rehearsal.
Just as you would take a textbook to class, have your music in choir. You will be
assigned a 3-ring binder that will hold all of your music and supplies. It is also
critical that you have WATER at each rehearsal. Singing for 90 minutes is vocally,
mentally, and physically taxing. Hydrate! Place book-bags/back-packs, purses/
man-bags and other like items in the cubbies at the front of the Choir Room. Only
bring your choir binder, pencil and water to your choir chair.
Concentration: The best choir rehearsal moves quickly. To accomplish this, each
choir member must be completely attentive at all times. Even when your section
is not singing, you must listen and be ready to jump back in.
Respect: When many people work closely on a musical project, it is important to
maintain respect for each other. Choral music requires the focus of musicianship
as well as the emotions. Be sensitive to the feelings of others in the group.
TREAT OTHERS AS YOU WANT TO BE TREATED.
Talking: !!!DONT!!! It distracts you and everyone else. Choir rehearsals are for
using the vocal mechanism to sing and harmonize. When you talk, you are not
rehearsing properly. It is very unprofessional and wastes time...not Excellence
Personified.

Entering/Exiting: Make sure you are ready to warm

up before the tardy bell rings. Our beginnings set the
pace and standard for each rehearsal. If you must get up
for any reason, wait until there is a pause in the
rehearsal. When re-entering the Choir Room,...

Rules and Regulations continued

Break It Down continued...
Entering/Exiting continued: ...wait until there is a pause. It is impolite to come in
to the middle of a working rehearsal. Always wait just inside the door and move
into place during a break.
Break It Down to the core
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Be on time! DO NOT BE TARDY! If you are on time, you are late. If you are
early, you are on time!
Be in your assigned seat with all supplies when bell rings. NO
SUPPLIES...10 POINTS OFF.
Do not talk during rehearsal. When you talk, you distract and ruin our
focus. Do not be a distraction. NO CELL PHONES!
Be ready physically and mentally to do your best at each rehearsal. Be
willing to TRY!
Be positive! Love the challenge! Be a supportive team member.
Please bring water. You and your voice are important. Keep your vocal
mechanism hydrated.
NO GUM, FOOD, CANDY, etc.10 POINTS OFF
The Choir Room is your home at school. Treat the Choir Room and your
Choir Family with care and respect.
Attendance at all after-school rehearsals and concerts/contests is
MANDATORY! Students are responsible for knowing all after-school
rehearsals and concert/contest dates, times and dress code.
As a member of the Pearl High School Choral Department, you stand for
spirit, pride, class and tradition INSIDE the Choir Room and...more
importantly...OUTSIDE the Choir Room. Make a difference!!! Be
AMAZING!!! Be Excellence Personified!!!!!!!!!
Choose extraordinary over ordinary. Make the ordinary extraordinary.
Never settle for mediocrity! ALWAYS GO THE EXTRA MILE. Choose to be
Excellence Personified!

Attendance Policies
In EVERY case of absence, a note is required for documentation. The note must be brought
in no later than the next day the student comes to school. It must be written and signed
Absences and tardiness for after-school rehearsals and
concerts/contests will be excused in the case of medical
emergency or death in the immediate family ONLY. Please call
and leave a message on the Choir Office phone immediately if
any of these incidents occur...601.932.7943.

Rules and Regulations continued

Attendance Policies continued
WORK IS NOT AN ACCEPTABLE EXCUSE...employers appreciate a copy of the calendar in
advance and they will work with you!
NO RIDE IS NOT AN ACCEPTABLE EXCUSE...if your parents cant help you, find another
family member or friend with a car. Be RESPONSIBLE! Be Excellence Personified!
In the event of a conflict with another scheduled school activity, it is the responsibility of
the STUDENT to notify the sponsors of the conflicting activities well in advance. The
sponsors will determine students obligation.
Personal appointments, including but not limited to, doctor, orthodontist, dentist, hair/nail
professional, seamstress, etc. should be scheduled smartly so as to not conflict with
mandatory rehearsals and performances.
In ALL cases, directors reserve the right to exercise a certain amount of reason in
determining if an absence will be excused of unexcused.
Unlike other academic classes, your grade in choir is based largely on daily participation.
Therefore, it is impossible to make up missed classes. Unexcused absences from class
rehearsals, sectionals, after-school rehearsals, and concerts/contests will severely lower
your grade. BE THERE!!!

Traveling Rules and Expectations

...are for all trips to any contests, honor choirs and other performances.
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All rules in the PHS Student Handbook and those set by the Choral Music
Department will be enforced.
Use of tobacco, alcohol, drugs and/or any other controlled substances will result
in immediate dismissal from Pearl Singers.
Be courteous to others from different schools.
Complete concert attire will be worn to and from all performances (long trips
allow for more comfort on the bus).
Opposite sex sitting arrangements are not allowed on the bus; men with men,
ladies with ladies.
Loud noises will not be tolerated on the bus.
All personal audio/visual devices will be listened to ONLY with headphones.
These devices will not be allowed to be taken into a performance venue. These
items are only allowed for long trips.
Opposite sexes will not be allowed in each others hotel rooms, not even with a
chaperone.

Severe Clause

Any unruly conduct or extreme obnoxious behavior will

result in a referral to the Principal and possibly
dismissal from Pearl Singers.

Grading Procedure
and Standards
This is a participation and performance

...class and students must be in attendance to participate and perform. Grades are also
based on attitude, cooperation, personal vocal development and evaluations made by
the directors and students.
A student does not have to have the best voice to receive a good grade. However, he/
she should strive to learn, improve and perform to the utmost...Excellence
Personified.
Always giving 100% will result in a good grade.
Attitude: the student should enter with a positive attitude and ready to give ALL. Any
problems outside of this class will be dealt with at another time, not in rehearsal.
Sight-reading is an extremely important skill in becoming Excellence Personified.
Sight-reading includes rhythm, pitch and basic music theory. Proficiency must be
reached in this area. Students will practice this skill in each class.
Grades for each quarter (9 weeks) will be based on the following:
- participation/cooperation
a)
posture
b)
sight-reading
c)
using Solfege Syllables and Curwen Hand-Signs
d)
correct vowel sounds, formation and placement
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any written and/or oral exams administered by the directors
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organization (having complete choir binder including 5-6 clean
pieces of paper for notes, music and sharpened pencil every day,
class notes, returning forms, etc.). Binder checks will be
administered every two weeks.
- written and oral tests of singing and music reading skills
- evaluations by students including a personal evaluation and an evaluation of
other choirs and groups.
- attendance at required performances and rehearsals
a)
Each performance is a MAJOR grade in the
quarter in which it occurs.
- behavior/citizenship

Make Up Work
Absences that are

...unexcused will not be allowed to be made up (Grade 0). Only excused absences
will be allowed to be made up. Excused absences must be made up to receive credit.

Choir performances cannot be made up authentically. Each performance is a realtime event and synchronized for all the participants (both students and audience).
Therefore, excused absences will be made up by having a private lesson with the
director(s) where the student will perform the concert music. The student is responsible for setting this time up, not the director(s).
Excused absences for class rehearsals will be made up by evaluating the next class
rehearsal(s). A form will be provided for students to fill out. The student must ask for
the form. The teacher will not initiate this process. Notes should be taken during the
rehearsal, but the form must be completed outside of the class period. The objective is
for the student to go further in depth concerning points of interest in the music, their
part in the music, and specific sections that need individual or group rehearsal. The
form must be turned in the following class period to receive credit.
Excused absences for after-school rehearsals will be made up literally. The time
missed in an after-school rehearsal will be matched in make-up time. On designated
make-up days, the student will sign-in/sign-out for the amount of time spent in makeup rehearsal. Full credit will be given when the full amount of time is made up.

The Pearl Singers Honors

Pearl Singers salutes

...students who are highly involved and committed to the choral program. During the
year students receive merit points for participation in extra activities and for perfect
attendance for performances and rehearsals. Each choir member is responsible for
assembling points which add up as the year progresses. Students can turn in points at
any time by placing them in the mailbox or giving them to the directors.

Awards
Outstanding Freshman
Outstanding Sophomore
Outstanding Junior
Outstanding Senior
Most Outstanding Soprano
Most Outstanding Tenor
Most Outstanding Alto
Most Outstanding Bass
Directors Awards
Livingston Harper Award
Donna McCommon
Pearl Singers Award

The Pearl Singers

Honors continued
Points are received for the following:

100% attendance at all performances and rehearsals

Participation in Solo and Ensemble Festival
Perform as accompanist for choral group or solo
Audition for DSU Honor Choir, ACDA All State Honor Choirs,
MMEA Honor Choir or Treble Song
Participation in DSU Honor Choir, ACDA All State Honor Choirs,
MMEA Honor Choir or Treble Song
Worker at contests
Participation in spring musical
Meeting deadlines
Participation in fund-raisers
Attending outside performances must provide signed program
Participation in Mississippi Choral Camp
Member of an ensemble
Private Voice Lessons
Private Instrumental Lessons
Dance Lessons
Section Leader
Volunteer hours (office help, set-ups, etc.)
Auditioning for a solo
Singing a solo in performance
Participation in other choirs (MS Girls Choir, MS Boys Choir,
Church, etc.)
Tardies to performances or rehearsals
Unexcused absence from after-school rehearsal
Academic ineligibility any quarter
ISS or OSS

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250 for year
100 for summer
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Pearl Singers
Student Leadership
The definition of leadership:

Social influence on mission accomplishment. Furthermore, leadership is getting

effective cooperation of other people and to harness the resources provided by that
cooperation to the attainment of that goal.

Section Leaders for each choir

...will be chosen by peers from each particular voice part (soprano, alto, tenor,
bass, etc.). They must display a high level of musical ability and hold the
respect of their peers. They must have consistent attendance. They must
demonstrate initiative and integrity. They will have specific jobs of leading
Excellence Personified:
1)
lead by example inside the class and outside of class
2)
lead sectional rehearsals as assigned by the directors
3)
take roll daily in class report to directors to be put in SAM7
4)
take roll at extra rehearsals report to directors
5)
take roll at performances report to directors
6)
manage choir outfit storage and distribution
7)
check uniforms per requirements at performances
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have each section members cell phone number and send out
messages with instructions per the director(s)
A section leader may be removed from his/her position by the directors if the
above requirements and responsibilities cannot be fulfilled.

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Student Leadership continued
Office Workers:

will help in the everyday maintenance of the Pearl Singers office. This
includes, but is not limited to:
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processing all music new, old, preview, audio, etc.
2)
help with all choral music functions
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organization
4)
cleaning
5)
communication
They must be consistent. They must demonstrate initiative and integrity.
Excellence Personified!

Summary
Excellence Personified is our goal and WILL BE our result.
The student contributes to the choir through diligent practice,
self-discipline, ability to follow the director, rehearsal etiquette,
care for himself/herself and care for Pearl High School.
Remember we are a team. A few weak members and poor
attitudes ruin the effect of hard work done by others. We are only as good as our weakest member.

- Excellence Personified -

Fall 2016 Opportunities

Outfit Rental $$ Due
- Friday, September 2, 2016
Dessert And A Concert
- October 22, 2016
Riverland Choral Festival
- Saturday, November 5, 2016
- 9:00am 6:30pm
- William H. Dodson
Performing Arts Center
Account $$ Due
- Friday, October 28, 2016
Solo And Ensemble Festival
- Saturday, October 29, 2016
- TBD
- PHS

Community Thanksgiving Service

- Wednesday, November 16
- 6:00pm call time
- Location TBD; announced at
later date
- Pearl Singers only
Pearl Christmas Extravaganza
- Thursday, December 1, 2016
- William H. Dodson
Performing Arts Center
- MANDATORY FOR ALL SINGERS
- major grade
Madrigal Dinner
- Saturday, December 10, 2016
5:30 and 8:00

Veterans Day Program

- November 11, 2016
- BRAVO
- William H. Dodson
Performing Arts Center

www.pearlsingers.com

...our website houses all communication that Pearl Singers produces. Go there to see pictures and videos. Go there to get your assignments and schedules. Go there for rehearsal
tracks. Go there to get forms and see the handbook. Go there to pay your accounts. Go
there!!! It is whats happening with Pearl Singers. Its Excellence Personified!!!

Spring 2017 Opportunities

ACDA All State Honor Choirs Auditions
- Saturday, January 7, 2017
- sometime between 8:30am
4:00pm
- open to all singers
PHS Spring Musical
- Thursday, February 16, 2016
- Friday, February 17, 2017
- Saturday, February 18, 2017
- Sunday, February 19, 2017
District VI Choral Festival
- Thursday, February 16, 2017
- Friday, February 17, 2017
- Ridgeland High School
- MANDATORY FOR ALL SINGERS
- major grade
- must meet all criteria:
1) 96 or above for daily grade
2) daily striving to improve sightreading skills, including Solfege
syllables and Curwen handsigns
3) pass all binder checks
4) 90 or above for part evaluations
5) No unexcused absences for afterschool rehearsals
6) attendance at all concerts
ACDA All State Honor Choirs
- March 23-25, 2017
- USM/Hattiesburg
- for students who made auditions in
January 2017

State Choral Festival

- Tuesday, March 7, 2017
- Wednesday, March 8, 2017
- Thursday, March 9, 2017
- Pearl High School
- MANDATORY FOR ALL SINGERS
- major grade
- must meet all criteria:
same as District Choral Festival
+
7) competed at District Choral
Festival
Choral Art Festival
- TBD
2015 Spring Concert
- Tuesday, May 2, 2017
- 6:30pm
- William H. Dodson
Performing Arts Center
2015 Singers Banquet
- Thursday, May 4, 2017
- 6:30
- PHS Commons
OUTFIT DUE
- Friday, May 5, 2017

Audience Concert Etiquette

Parents, Friends and Students:

We ask your help in assuring that our audiences come to our performances knowing that
each song being performed represents many hours of work and preparation. It is extremely
important that our audiences remain quiet and attentive so that each choir member can perform with the utmost concentration and skill. Choral repertoire is performed in an acoustical setting and requires that each singer be able to hear themselves and others as they tune
and harmonize with each other. Family and friends who come to support their student(s)
should not be distracted as they listen and enjoy the intimate beauty of the human voice. We
also record our performances for our records and for educational evaluation. It is very
disappointing to have a permanent recording of a concert marred by excessive audience
noise, crying babies and crashing doors. With your help, we can create a very professional
and artist friendly atmosphere at Pearl High School. We also expect our choir members to
know how to be a wonderful and supportive audience member. Thank you for your help in
leading by example.
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If you bring children to our performances, please sit on the ends of the aisles and at
the back of the performance venue. If they become restless, please exit to the foyer
immediately. There are speakers in the foyer so that you may be able to hear. The audience,
choir and recording technicians will appreciate your thoughtfulness. When your child is
once again calm, please feel free to re-enter the venue between songs to enjoy the remainder
of the performance. PLEASE DO NOT LET YOUR CHILD STAY IN THE AUDITORIUM AND CRY.
REMOVE THEM IMMEDIATELY!!! THEY DO NOT UNDERSTAND THAT THEY ARE BEING
EXTREMELY DISRUPTIVE. HELP THEM UNDERSTAND BY REMOVING THEM.
2)
If you must leave for personal reasons during a performance, we ask that you wait
until a song is finished and the audience begins its applause. Exit quickly and quietly and
please do not re-enter the venue until you again hear audience applause.
3) If you must bring a cell phone or pager, please TURN IT OFF during the entire concert.
One of the many benefits of enjoying an evening of music is the opportunity to remove
yourself from the hectic pace of everyday life and allow your spirit to be nurtured. This is
our gift to you.
4)
Please do not talk during a performance number. When the students have finished a
piece and you feel the need to comment, do so by a warm round of supportive applause.
5)
Please do not yell out and draw attention to your choir member or friend on stage.
Congratulate your student at the end of the concert.
6)
We ask that you not bring food or drink into the Performing Arts Center. We cherish
this performance space because of its unique-ness and beauty. Help us keep it clean.
7)
If someone in the audience is being unruly or disruptive,
please find one of the Vice Principals or House Volunteers.
With your help, we can make this year a truly artistic endeavor for
both performers and audiences alike.

Students' Concert Protocol

Every member of the choir

...must sing, focus, and pronounce together. Any movement, wandering gazes, giggling,
laughing, elbowing those around you, looking at other choir members, or
acknowledging people in the audience, takes attention away from the choral group.
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Enter the stage, looking straight ahead, arms at sides, watching your step.
Do not talk, gaze around the room, or acknowledge anyone in the audience in
any way when in place.
Keep your hands at your sides while performing.
Resist the urge to adjust glasses, flip hair, scratch your nose, etc.
Focus on the director.
Do not lock your knees.
Do not respond to movement in the audience.
Do not talk or lose your focus between songs, when the audience is applauding.
Walk off quietly when the performance is complete.
The audience can still hear you, even if you are offstage.
Listen to others when they are performing.
Do not ridicule, discredit, or criticize another groups performance.
When you distract the performance of others, YOU are the loser.
Do not leave during a performance.
Encourage other performers.
Even if you did not like what they had to offer, find something good in what they
did and praise them for it.
In a performance, it is not choir against choir or performer against performer. It
is a number of fellow musicians striving to improve and fulfill their potential.

www.pearlsingers.com

...our website houses all communication that Pearl Singers produces. Go there to see pictures and videos. Go there to get your assignments and schedules. Go there for rehearsal
tracks. Go there to get forms and see the handbook. Go there to pay your accounts. Go
there!!! It is whats happening with Pearl Singers. Its Excellence Personified!!!

Completed form due Friday, Sept. 2, 2016

Pearl High Schools

Permission
I hereby give permission for _________________________________ (name of student) to
participate in all choral music activities associated with Pearl Singers.
The sponsors and chaperones will execute proper supervision and exercise caution at
all times. They will assume the responsibility of obtaining any medical treatment that
he/she might need if any injury occurs while participating with Pearl Singers. I hereby authorize such medical treatment as may be necessary and medically indicated in
the case of my son/daughter during choral music activities, as is deemed necessary by
qualified medical personnel.
_________________________________________________
Signature of Parent/Guardian

__________________
Date

Insurance Company ____________________________________________________________________________

Name of Policy Holder _________________________________________________________________________
Policy Number __________________________________________________________________________________
We do not have an insurance policy to cover this student _________(please initial)
Home Phone Number __________________________________________________________________________
Work Phone Number __________________________________________________________________________
Cell Phone Number _____________________________________________________________________________
Emergency Contact ____________________________________________________________________________
Emergency Phone Number ____________________________________________________________________
Please list any medications that are administered on a regular basis:
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Please list any medical problems or conditions:
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Pearl High Schools

Completed form due Friday, Sept. 2, 2016

Auxiliary
Dues:

$2.50 per member (parents/guardians/family members/friends)

Student Name:

___________________________________________________________________________

Name of Member(s) joining:_________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Amount included: _________________________________________

($2.50/$5.00/$7.50/etc.)

MAKE ALL CHECKS PAYABLE TO:

Pearl Singers

Put your students name and what the

check is for on the memo line.

Parent Contact Information

(to be completed even if not joining PS Auxiliary)

Home Phone: ___________________________________________________________
Mothers Name: ___________________________ Employer: _________________________
Work Phone: ____________________________ Cell Phone: _________________________________
Email Address: _____________________________________________________________________________
Fathers Name: _______________________________ Employer: _______________________________
Work Phone: ___________________________ Cell Phone: _________________________________
Email Address: ___________________________________________________________________

Complete and return this form by

Friday, September 2, 2016

Pearl High Schools

Auxiliary
Opportunities for Service
Please

the one(s) in which you are interested.

_____

Measuring for Tuxes and Dresses

_____

Solo and Ensemble Festival

_____

Turkey Sales Fund-raiser

_____

Fall Concert

_____

Ole Miss Choral Festival

_____

RiverLand Choral Festival

_____

Pearl Christmas Festival

_____

Spring Musical

_____

District Choral Festival

_____

State Choral Festival

_____

Spring Concert

_____

Singers Banquet

_____

Trip Chaperone

_____

Other: ___________________________

_____

Anything for which help is needed

Complete and return this form by

Friday, September 2, 2016

MAKE ALL CHECKS PAYABLE TO:

Pearl Singers

Put your students name and what the

check is for on the memo line.

Pearl High Schools

Account
Student Name: ____________________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Name: _________________________________________________________
(please print)

I choose to pay my students account in this way (please

one):

_____ I will pay using fund-raisers, with all accounts paid by Friday,
October 28, 2016.
_____ I will use the following payment schedule:
$30.00 due on Friday, September 2, 2016
$30.00 due on Friday, September 30, 2016
$50.00 due on Friday, October 28, 2016
_____ I will use a combination of fund-raisers and the payment schedule
above to have all accounts paid by Friday, October 28, 2016.

___________________________________________________________________________________________________
(Signature of Parent/Guardian)

Complete and return this form by

Friday, September 2, 2016
MAKE ALL CHECKS PAYABLE TO:

Pearl Singers

Put your students name and what the

check is for on the memo line.

Pearl High Schools

Completed form due Friday, Sept. 2, 2016

Contract
This form must be signed by all students and parents in
order to be eligible for any choral activities.
Student Name: ________________________________________________ Grade: __________
Class Period/Choir Name: _______________________________________________________

STUDENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
I, ________________________________________, have read the contents of the Pearl
Singers Handbook and agree to all of the material therein. I understand
that all the expectations and consequences legitimately apply to me. I
will encounter knowledge, rehearsal and performance with all my heart,
soul, mind, body and strength. I will respect ALL persons at ALL times.
I will always demonstrate Excellence Personified.
Student Signature: _________________________________________ Date: ______________

PARENT/GUARDIAN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
I, ________________________________________, have read the contents of the Pearl
Singers Handbook and agree to all of the material therein. I understand
that all the expectations and consequences legitimately apply to my
student. I expect my student to encounter knowledge, rehearsal and performance with all his/her heart, soul, mind, body and strength. I expect
my student to respect ALL persons at ALL times.
I expect my student to always demonstrate
Excellence Personified.
Parent/Guardian Signature: ____________________________________________________
Date: ______________________________________________________________________________

Pearl High Schools

Concert
Program Ad

Pearl Singers present three major concerts every school year: October, December
and April. Show your support for Pearl Singers by making a tax-deductible contribution which will place your name/business in our program for each of these concerts.
100% of each ad sold goes directly to the selling students account to help defray costs
for the year.

BUSINESS AND INDIVIDUAL SUPPORTER ADS

(please print)
Name/Business: ________________________________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Contact: _________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Email: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Website (if applicable): ________________________________________________________________________
Supported Students Name: ___________________________________________________________________

MAKE ALL CHECKS PAYABLE TO:

Pearl Singers

Pearl Singers Club$200.00 or more

Put your students name and what the

check is for on the memo line.

Gold Club$100.00 to $199.99

Blue Club$50.00 to $99.99
Family and Friends of Pearl Singers$25.00 to $49.99

Forms and money due by Friday, October 7, 2016.

FOLD AND TEAR ALONG PERFORATION RETURN TO PEARL SINGERS

Pearl High Schools

Concert
Program Ad

Pearl Singers present three major concerts every school year: October, December
and April. Show your support for Pearl Singers by making a tax-deductible contribution which will place your name/business in our program for each of these concerts.
100% of each ad sold goes directly to the selling students account to help defray costs
for the year.

BUSINESS AND INDIVIDUAL SUPPORTER ADS

(please print)
Name/Business: ________________________________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Contact: _________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Email: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Website (if applicable): ________________________________________________________________________
Supported Students Name: ___________________________________________________________________

MAKE ALL CHECKS PAYABLE TO:

Pearl Singers

Pearl Singers Club$200.00 or more

Put your students name and what the

check is for on the memo line.

Gold Club$100.00 to $199.99

Blue Club$50.00 to $99.99
Family and Friends of Pearl Singers$25.00 to $49.99

Forms and money due by Friday, October 7, 2016.

Pearl High Schools

FOLD AND TEAR ALONG PERFORATION RETURN TO PEARL SINGERS

Website Ad
Pearl Singers is on the World Wide Web pearlsingers.com. People will visit this
site often and from around the region, whether it be students, family, friends, musicians or colleagues of Pearl Singers. Show your support for Pearl Singers by making a tax-deductible contribution which will place your business advertisement on our
website for an allotted time. 100% of each ad sold goes directly to the selling students
account to help defray costs for the year.

BUSINESS SUPPORTER ADS

(please print)
Business Name: ________________________________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Contact: _________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Email: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Website (if applicable): ________________________________________________________________________
Supported Students Name: ___________________________________________________________________

MAKE ALL CHECKS PAYABLE TO:

Pearl Singers

Put your students name and what the

check is for on the memo line.

Square Banner Ads

are available as follows:
* per quarter
* per semester
* per year

$30.00
$50.00
$90.00

Forms and money due upon receipt.

Pearl High Schools

Website Ad
Pearl Singers is on the World Wide Web pearlsingers.com. People will visit this
site often and from around the region, whether it be students, family, friends, musicians or colleagues of Pearl Singers. Show your support for Pearl Singers by making a tax-deductible contribution which will place your business advertisement on our
website for an allotted time. 100% of each ad sold goes directly to the selling students
account to help defray costs for the year.

BUSINESS SUPPORTER ADS

(please print)
Business Name: ________________________________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Contact: _________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Email: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Website (if applicable): ________________________________________________________________________
Supported Students Name: ___________________________________________________________________

MAKE ALL CHECKS PAYABLE TO:

Pearl Singers

Put your students name and what the

check is for on the memo line.

Square Banner Ads

are available as follows:
* per quarter
* per semester
* per year

$30.00
$50.00
$90.00

Forms and money due upon receipt.

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