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Joy! Grubbs

Director

Mrs. Joy! Grubbs, a native of Cambridge, Ohio, received her bachelors of Music Education and Level I Kodaly training from Capital University in 1992 and her Masters of Music Education from The Ohio State University in 1997 which included her level II and III Kodaly certificates. Mrs. Grubbs’ teaching career has included both general music education and choral music education in South-Western and Hilliard City Schools. Her choirs have performed locally for charities and audiences of more than 900 people. Beginning with one choir class period of sixty students, the Hilliard Station Choir has grown to a consistent 180 members. Joy! is an active member of OMEA, OAKE and TRIKE.

(614)-921-6800
Joy_Grubbs@hboe.org

The Choir

A full year course designed to provide an atmosphere for the enjoyment, appreciation and performance of all types of choral music. The instruction and improvement of voice quality, intonation, ability to read music, ability to sight-sing, and the overall development of musicianship is stressed in conjunction with the learning of each piece of music. The chorus performs at evening concerts and other special events. Attendance at these performances and dress rehearsals are a course requirement.

Station Choir at Ten Pin Alley after our OMEA conference performance.

General Information

Concert Attire

This year, I am asking each choir member to purchase a printed choir T-shirt. You can decide the best size for your students thinking of possible growth as they will wear this shirt all year. You must order your choir shirts on or before September 18th. Shirts will be delivered shortly before the first concert. Shirt Link:

Station Choir Uniform Web Store

Black pants are suggested for both boys and girls, but knee-length or longer skirts are permitted. Black leggings are not considered pants. They may be worn under skirts, but not alone instead of black pants. Shirts are to be worn tucked in and a black belt is preferred. Black dress shoes and black socks will round out the concert attire. Hair, for those with long length, is to be worn pulled back away from the face for concerts. Please have your concert outfit ready by October 1st.

Choir Expectations

Classroom Expectations: Be sure to know the classroom expectations and take responsibility for your actions!

Participate: Actively sing and take part in classroom activities each day.
Be Respectful: Be respectful of others and their property. This includes not talking loudly or out of turn, not touching other students’ belongings, and being careful with school equipment. No gum, food, pop, etc. is permitted in the music room.
Be Prepared: Have your iPad with you each day, charged and ready. Read the board daily to see what additional materials you will need.
Use your best singing voice and posture!
Be helpful to others: This includes not complaining about any piece of music we are working on.

Grading Policy

Grades Performances As an important part of the choir experience, we do have a few out-of-school concerts. Performances are mandatory and worth 100 points of the grade. Students must attend both performances. Each concert will have a mandatory rehearsal worth 50 points. Participation Students will receive a monthly participation grade of 40 points and will earn the points according to the class expectations. Musicianship (singing quizzes and music theory worksheets) Students will be required to periodically perform singing quizzes and do written worksheets to evaluate musical progress and understanding of knowledge. Singing quizzes will be announced for students to practice and prepare. Homework There may occasionally be out-of-school written assignments or research that will be assigned. Station homework policies apply.

Station Choir Council and Choir Photographers

I will need 2 Choir council members and 1 photographer per choir class. Please see job descriptions below. If you plan to run for choir council, you must give a presentation for the choir. You must have something prepared in writing at the beginning of the period on presentation day. Choir Council Presentation Date: Thursday, September 5, 2024 Choir Council Members will:

Assist the director with classroom tasks – taking attendance, etc.
Greet visitors
Help with set up/tear down of rehearsals and concerts
Assist new choir students
Help distribute and organize music
Help pass back papers
Help the director plan fun choir events
Introduce songs at choir concerts
Help to prepare concert bulletins

Use the ideas listed below as a guide to organizing your presentation. It does not matter what method you use to create and present your “campaign” for choir council. You may choose to give a speech written on note cards or notebook paper, show a Google Docs presentation, make a video, or make a poster or brochure. These are just a few suggestions. Feel free to use your creativity! I am running for Choir Council because: My qualifications for the position are: I will be a good council member because: My goals for our choir are (using the duties listed above): Other important information you need to know about me: Choir Photographers will:

Attend all choir sponsored events.
Take pictures on phone or ipad of choir members participating in choir fun and formal activities.
Submit pictures to Mrs. Grubbs in a timely manner to share or archive.
Choir photographers do not need to present a formal presentation but simply express your desire by emailing Mrs. Grubbs. A selection for each choir class period will be made at the discretion of the director.

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