Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Welcome to Gregory Chorus!


Dear Chorus Students and Parents,

Welcome to the Gregory Middle School Choral Department!  The chorus offerings here are a significant part of our school curriculum and will enhance your middle school experience greatly.  The chorus program is designed to help each singer improve their own vocal skills, expand their musical understanding, and increase their personal growth through working together daily and in performances.

It is the goal for each chorus student to:

1.      Discover, appreciate and value his/her own talents, the talents of
         others and the beauty of all types of music.

2.      Improve skills in using his/her vocal instrument, learning music
         theory and reading skills, and general musical knowledge.

3.      Gain a desire to continually improve upon past performances.

4.      Experience self-fulfillment after having communicated to others
         through music.

5.      Experience music in a way that will bring lasting enjoyment and as
         an activity that can be continued long after leaving GMS.

In addition to all of these goals, we also love to have fun together in chorus!  Of course, it is expected that every student give his or her best effort and cooperation.  With all of us working together, it will be an exciting, inspiring, and rewarding year!  I look forward to meeting and working with each one of you this year.  I can be reached at dave_pfenninger@ipsd.org or 428-6300 x8784 if you have any questions at any time.                 

                                                                        Sincerely,

                                                                        Dave Pfenninger
                                                                        Choral Director