high+school+helpers

As we begin to get things in order for the next show choir season, many things must be considered. One of these is the issue of high school helpers. For the 2010-2011 season, the organization will be inviting no more than 3 former members from grades 9-12 back to work with the show choir students in specific areas.


 * Criteria and Eligibility for High School Helpers **


 * 1) Applicants //must// be attending TJHS next year (2010-2011)
 * 2) All applicants //will// be interviewed in conjunction with member auditions on Tuesday, June 8, 2010.
 * 3) Applicants chosen //must// remain in good standing (academic and disciplinary) for the remainder of the 2010-2011 school year.
 * 4) Disciplinary good standing is defined as being without referrals.
 * 5) Academic good standing is defined as receiving B’s or better in all courses.
 * 6) Applicants chosen //must// agree not to commit to any high school activity which would interfere with their ability to participate.
 * 7) Rehearsals for the 2010-2011 season will tentatively be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15-5PM.
 * 8) Camp week is tentatively scheduled for the week beginning 2 weeks before the start of school.
 * 9) Applicants //must// have a nearly flawless attendance record for the 2009-2010 season.
 * 10) Applicants //should// be taking lessons in dance and/or voice.


 * Responsibilities of High School Helpers **


 * 1) High School Helpers are expected to be at every practice unless pre-excused.
 * 2) They are expected to stay after practice for 15 minutes for a planning/strategy meeting.
 * 3) Each helper will be assigned one or more domains. The domains are:
 * 4) Male vocals
 * 5) Soprano vocals
 * 6) Alto vocals
 * 7) Dance and choreography
 * 8) Administrative/keeping order
 * 9) They are expected to learn all music and choreography.
 * 10) They are expected to correct individuals quietly during rehearsals run by the director or occasionally run rehearsals or sectionals under the supervision of the director.
 * 11) They are expected to remain separate from the students, in an instructional role and not to become involved in conversations with students or each other while rehearsal is in progress.
 * 12) They are expected to remain in the chorus room or other assigned space during rehearsals. “Visiting teachers” is not permitted during rehearsal time.
 * 13) They are expected to check in at the office before every rehearsal.
 * 14) They are expected to accompany the show choir to all performances within Frederick county and encouraged to attend all performances in general.


 * Rights and Privileges of High School Helpers **


 * 1) High School Helpers receive free admission to all show choir events as a reward for their hard work.
 * 2) High School Helpers MAY NOT accompany the show choir on long trips unless
 * 3) The student is one of the primary choreographers of the show
 * 4) An exception is made by the director and school principal
 * 5) They may receive volunteer hours for the time which they put in.


 * Pizzazz **** Show Choir High School **** Helper Application **


 * Name:

Grade Next Year:

Email:

Phone #:

Why do you want to help?:

What other activities do you plan to become involved in at TJHS?:

What is your dance/voice experience?:

If you are taking lessons in dance and/or voice, with whom and for how long?**