Director Contact Information
Ms. Sarah Paquet | [email protected]
Counselor Contact Information
Ms. Meagen-Marie Hudson, 2024-2025 6th Grade Counselor | [email protected]
Choir is an elective open to all students. 6th graders can take Choir and either Band, Orchestra, or P.E., as well as another elective of their choice.
Alternating A/B Schedule
6th graders take Choir for the entire year. They alternate Choir with one other class (P.E., Orchestra, or Band). On their class schedule, the alternating classes are listed during the same hour (either 3rd Hour or 7th Hour). The first class listed is their "A" class, and the second is their "B" class.
Ms. Sarah Paquet | [email protected]
Counselor Contact Information
Ms. Meagen-Marie Hudson, 2024-2025 6th Grade Counselor | [email protected]
Choir is an elective open to all students. 6th graders can take Choir and either Band, Orchestra, or P.E., as well as another elective of their choice.
Alternating A/B Schedule
6th graders take Choir for the entire year. They alternate Choir with one other class (P.E., Orchestra, or Band). On their class schedule, the alternating classes are listed during the same hour (either 3rd Hour or 7th Hour). The first class listed is their "A" class, and the second is their "B" class.
- Monday and Thursday are always A days
- Tuesday and Friday are always B days
- Wednesday switches each week
Example: 6th Grade Choir/Band Alternator, 3rd Hour
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
|
Week 1 |
A - Choir |
B - Band |
A - Choir |
A - Choir |
B - Band |
Week 2 |
A - Choir |
B - Band |
B - Band |
A - Choir |
B - Band |
Week 3 |
A - Choir |
B - Band |
A - Choir |
A - Choir |
B - Band |
FAQ
How can I add choir to my schedule?
Email Ms. Hudson (see above) and ask to add Choir!
Do I need to audition to be in choir?
No! You just need to be interested in singing. :)
I'm in band or orchestra. Can I also sing in choir?
Yes! Everyone alternates Choir with another elective in 6th grade.
How many concerts will we have in 6th grade choir?
6th graders sing in three concerts during the school year: the Fall 6th Grade Band/Orchestra/Choir Concert at Tappan, An Evening of Song at Hill Auditorium, and the Spring Choir Concert at Tappan.
What do we wear for concerts?
Concert attire is listed in the choir handbook.
When will I get a choir T-shirt? Do I have to buy a T-shirt?
T-shirt and sweatshirt orders are placed in late September. Look out for an email from Ms. Paquet. Students buy their own T-shirts. The choir T-shirt is not required. Financial assistance is available if desired.
How can I prepare for choir over the summer?
How can I add choir to my schedule?
Email Ms. Hudson (see above) and ask to add Choir!
Do I need to audition to be in choir?
No! You just need to be interested in singing. :)
I'm in band or orchestra. Can I also sing in choir?
Yes! Everyone alternates Choir with another elective in 6th grade.
How many concerts will we have in 6th grade choir?
6th graders sing in three concerts during the school year: the Fall 6th Grade Band/Orchestra/Choir Concert at Tappan, An Evening of Song at Hill Auditorium, and the Spring Choir Concert at Tappan.
What do we wear for concerts?
Concert attire is listed in the choir handbook.
When will I get a choir T-shirt? Do I have to buy a T-shirt?
T-shirt and sweatshirt orders are placed in late September. Look out for an email from Ms. Paquet. Students buy their own T-shirts. The choir T-shirt is not required. Financial assistance is available if desired.
How can I prepare for choir over the summer?
- Keep singing around the house and in the car
- Watch YouTube videos of great youth choirs and observe what they do well
- Practice your note reading using musictheory.net