Half Notes Children's Choir
This group is geared towards children age 5 through grade 5. Our goal in Half Notes is to provide an environment in which children can grow musically and spiritually, and to offer opportunities to have a role in leading worship. We learn traditional hymns, contemporary choruses, and silly songs, and we prepare two musicals each year. The Half Notes sing at every Grace Family First event, as well as providing special music for our 10:15 worship service on a regular basis.
We are thrilled that our Half Notes choir has grown and been successful over the past few years! Being a Half Note (and a Half Note Parent!) requires dedication and responsibility. This group of children accomplishes amazing things together and we are always excited to have new members!
Half Notes Director
Ginger Deaton
Half Note Assistants
Mary Tucker & Becky Shillington
Policies, Expectations and Information
Attendance
Half Notes are expected to be present and on time for all rehearsals, services and special programs in which the choir has a part.
Our biggest and most involved events are our Christmas and spring musicals. There is so much work that goes into producing our musicals—everything is a result of hard work and dedication on everyone’s part. Being a member of the Half Notes choir is a commitment and regular attendance is required in order to be a part of our musicals. In order to participate in the 2016 fall musical, a Half Note must attend a minimum of 6 rehearsals. Rehearsal dates are provided in advance in order for you to put them in your calendar.
As a parent of a Half Note, the responsibility lies with you to have your child here. If you consider choir a priority, your child will too! Please make every effort to aim for excellent attendance! If you need to miss a rehearsal, it is helpful for the director to know in advance.
Rehearsals
We have 45-minute rehearsals and every minute counts! Half Notes need to be on time and ready to go. To minimize distractions during our time together, it is very helpful if you, the parent, ensures:
· your child has gone to the restroom before we begin
· toys or playthings are left at home (they will be subjected to collection!)
Regular Sunday rehearsal: 11:30 am to 12:15 pm
Behavior
We enjoy our time together in rehearsals and love to have fun! However, a certain level of behavior and respect is necessary. Should behavior become an issue for a Half Note, Ginger will contact you and work with you to resolve the problem.
Snacks
Our regular snack time has been suspended due to several factors. However, a small snack will be provided for rehearsals that last longer than 45 minutes. If your child has any allergies, please let us know.
Dismissal
At the conclusion of our rehearsals, the children will be escorted by an adult from Room 15 to the narthex. Please be in the narthex by 12:15 pm (for our regular Sunday rehearsals) in order to pick up your child. If you wish to remain in your car and pick up your child from the “circle,” an adult will escort your child to you.
Communication
Emails will be sent to Half Notes parents throughout the year to serve as reminders of certain dates and to give you important information. Please make sure Ginger has the best email address where you can be reached. A phone call may be necessary on occasion. Feel free to contact me at any time with questions or concerns.
Special Programs
Grace Family First Events
Half Notes are expected to participate in all of our Grace Family events. We prepare specific music just for these times and assume choir members will be present. Dates for these events are provided in advance.
Christmas and Spring Musicals
Each year we present 2 short musicals, one at the Grace Family First Night in December and one at the end of May/beginning of June. It is vital that you are hear for rehearsals if you wish to participate. For more information contact Ginger.
We are thrilled that our Half Notes choir has grown and been successful over the past few years! Being a Half Note (and a Half Note Parent!) requires dedication and responsibility. This group of children accomplishes amazing things together and we are always excited to have new members!
Half Notes Director
Ginger Deaton
Half Note Assistants
Mary Tucker & Becky Shillington
Policies, Expectations and Information
Attendance
Half Notes are expected to be present and on time for all rehearsals, services and special programs in which the choir has a part.
Our biggest and most involved events are our Christmas and spring musicals. There is so much work that goes into producing our musicals—everything is a result of hard work and dedication on everyone’s part. Being a member of the Half Notes choir is a commitment and regular attendance is required in order to be a part of our musicals. In order to participate in the 2016 fall musical, a Half Note must attend a minimum of 6 rehearsals. Rehearsal dates are provided in advance in order for you to put them in your calendar.
As a parent of a Half Note, the responsibility lies with you to have your child here. If you consider choir a priority, your child will too! Please make every effort to aim for excellent attendance! If you need to miss a rehearsal, it is helpful for the director to know in advance.
Rehearsals
We have 45-minute rehearsals and every minute counts! Half Notes need to be on time and ready to go. To minimize distractions during our time together, it is very helpful if you, the parent, ensures:
· your child has gone to the restroom before we begin
· toys or playthings are left at home (they will be subjected to collection!)
Regular Sunday rehearsal: 11:30 am to 12:15 pm
Behavior
We enjoy our time together in rehearsals and love to have fun! However, a certain level of behavior and respect is necessary. Should behavior become an issue for a Half Note, Ginger will contact you and work with you to resolve the problem.
Snacks
Our regular snack time has been suspended due to several factors. However, a small snack will be provided for rehearsals that last longer than 45 minutes. If your child has any allergies, please let us know.
Dismissal
At the conclusion of our rehearsals, the children will be escorted by an adult from Room 15 to the narthex. Please be in the narthex by 12:15 pm (for our regular Sunday rehearsals) in order to pick up your child. If you wish to remain in your car and pick up your child from the “circle,” an adult will escort your child to you.
Communication
Emails will be sent to Half Notes parents throughout the year to serve as reminders of certain dates and to give you important information. Please make sure Ginger has the best email address where you can be reached. A phone call may be necessary on occasion. Feel free to contact me at any time with questions or concerns.
Special Programs
Grace Family First Events
Half Notes are expected to participate in all of our Grace Family events. We prepare specific music just for these times and assume choir members will be present. Dates for these events are provided in advance.
Christmas and Spring Musicals
Each year we present 2 short musicals, one at the Grace Family First Night in December and one at the end of May/beginning of June. It is vital that you are hear for rehearsals if you wish to participate. For more information contact Ginger.
