Tuesday, August 8, 2017

WFHS Choral Events Calendar

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Choral Events Calendar 2017-18
  • Meistersinger All-State Camp, August 1-3 and August 5-7
  • Pre All-State Workshop, Belmond, September 9, 8:30
  • UNI Vocal Arts Festival, October 1-2
  • All-State Auditions, Hampton, October 21
  • WFHS Fall Choral Ensembles Concert, October 26, 7 pm
  • Halloween Caroling, October 30, 8:30 am
  • 7-12 NCICDA Honor Choir, NIACC, November 6, all day
  • WFHS Veteran’s Day Ceremony, November 10, 8:30 am
  • WFHS Caroling, December 1
  • WFHS Winter Concert, December 14, 7 pm
  • Dorian Vocal Festival, Luther College, January 14-15
  • Meistersinger Honor Choir, Wartburg College, January 21-22
  • WFHS Musical, February 9 & 10, 7 pm
  • (Youth in Harmony Barbershop Festival, Humboldt, February 13)
  • WFHS Pops Concert, February 22, 7 pm
  • State Solo and Ensemble Contest, April 14Music, Notes - Free images on Pixabay
  • WFHS Spring Concert, April 24, 7 pm
  • State Large Group Music Contest, May 4
  • Rest Home Performances, May 3
  • Fine Arts Night, May 14, 7 pm
  • Senior Awards Night, May 16, 8:00 pm
  • WFHS Graduation Ceremony, May 20, 2:00 pm
  • WFHS Memorial Day Ceremony, May 28, 11 am
Key: Required events for those registered in Concert Choir. Chamber Choir only. By audition only. Seniors only. Optional for anyone.

Note: Dates and times are subject to change as school circumstances dictate. Any changes will be announced as soon as they are known. Extra credit will be offered for each festival attended.

How Do We Do Music Class?

  • Say hi to Miss Wilson Free vector graphic: Twitter, Bird, Tweet, Waving, Happy - Free ...
  • Sit in your assigned seat Free illustration: Chair, Seat, Furniture, Seating - Free Image on ...
  • Sing the welcome song Singing - Free images on Pixabay
  • Ears on, voices off, when Miss Wilson is talking Free vector graphic: Sound, Listening, Man, Ear, Hearing - Free ...
  • Raise hand to ask questions File:Henderson Family Day Arm 2007.jpg - Wikimedia Commons
  • Follow directions File:Ic directions 48px.svg - Wikimedia Commons
  • Watch whiteboard to see how well the class is behaving Blackboard - Free vector graphics on Pixabay
  • Be careful with instruments and other materials File:Music instrument alfaia.jpg - Wikimedia Commons
  • Be a helper, not a tattler File:Helping Hand on Old Rag (22310055090).jpg - Wikimedia Commons
  • Sing the goodbye song Singing - Free images on Pixabay
  • Line up quietly at the door at the end of class Young Boy Standing in Line at School | First Day of School f… | Flickr
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High School Choir Rehearsal Expectations


  • Put your phone in the shoe rack upon entering the room.
  • Check the plan on the board when you enter the room so that you are ready to go with each activity.
  • Be in your assigned seat when the bell rings.
  • Complete the bell-ringer activity within about the first 5 minutes of class (if applicable).
  • Listen quietly when I am talking, raise your hand to ask questions, and follow directions.
  • Do not disturb or distract others.
  • Respect the sheet music and other materials.

Get to Know Miss Wilson


My voice part:

Soprano I

The instruments I play:

clarinet, piano, flute, saxophone, violin, recorder

My favorites:

Color - purple
Music style - musicals
TV show - Firefly
Movie - The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Candy -  Twix
Holiday - Christmas
Sport - basketball
Way to learn - visually
School subject - music!

My favorite three songs I listened to this summer:

Mic Drop, by BTS
Hair Up, from Trolls
Crying in the Club, by Camila Cabello

Something musical I did this summer

I played clarinet in the Mason City Municipal Band, performing eight concerts with the group in May, June, and July.

One thing I want to learn about this year:

I am especially excited to start teaching band!

Why I wanted to be a music teacher:

I really love music, and it comes alive for me the most when I can share it with others and help them to make beautiful music as well.

Friday, July 21, 2017

WFHS Vocal Music Department Concert Report

West Fork HS Vocal Music Department Concert Report

Name:________________________________________________________________

Please staple a program from the concert to the back of this sheet.

Name of school (or choir):_________________________________________________
Date and time of concert:__________________________________________________
Location:______________________________________________________________
Names of all ensembles performing at the concert:_____________________________
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Name of director/conductor(s):_____________________________________________
Name of accompanist(s):__________________________________________________

Your impression(s) of the choir(s) you heard: The Facts (type of music, type and size of audience, description of the performance venue, time of year, theme of concert, age(s) and gender(s) of singers, what the choir(s) was/were wearing, instrumentalist(s) that played with the choir(s), etc.)
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Your impression(s) of the choir(s) you heard: Your Opinions (what you enjoyed, what the choir(s) did well, what they could improve on, etc.)
Be specific and support your opinions with facts. Discuss in your opinions some of the things that we talk about in class.
Be tactful and considerate when offering suggestions for improvement.
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Choose your favorite song from the concert and describe it in detail, discussing why it was your favorite piece.

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HS Make-Up Practice Sheet

West Fork HS Music
Make-Up Practice Sheet


For grading purposes, students have been asked to practice – catching up on the mastery gained by the rest of the class – for each day they are absent. Please see Miss Wilson for the specific make-up work and details. It is the students’ responsibility to be proactive in making up the work for every excused absence. This sheet must be returned within one week of the missed class period to receive credit.


Name:________________________________ Parent Signature:__________________________
Date Absent:___________________________ Date Practiced:___________________________


Please practice or complete the following assignment:__________________________________
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Suggested Amount of Practice Time:________________________________________________