Choir Council
Introduction Thank you for your interest in the Mayde Creek High School Choir Council. The Officers of the Choir Council have a tremendous duty to serve the members of the choir and make choir the smoothest, most efficient organization it can be.
The directors are looking for qualified individuals who will lead all members of all choirs by example and who will tirelessly work to ensure the continued high standards of excellence in the choir.
Officer Positions
Standards for Officers
Election Process Applicants must submit a complete application, which includes:
Deadlines
Officer Duties All Officers
President, Vice President Elect, Librarian (2), Secretary, Historian (2) Choir Representatives.
Officer Discipline: If an officer does not complete their duties or acts in an inappropriate manner, the following consequences will result:
Termination of an officer If at any time during his/her office an officer fails to live up to the standards of the MCHS Choir Handbook or his/her choir expectations such as -failure to attend rehearsals, failure to be prepared, failure to participate in required activities, failure to attend officer meetings, failure to pass all classes including Pre-AP and AP classes, general failure to fulfill the responsibilities of the office- the director has the authority to remove the individual from the office. A replacement will be appointed by the director after consulting with the officers.
The directors are looking for qualified individuals who will lead all members of all choirs by example and who will tirelessly work to ensure the continued high standards of excellence in the choir.
Officer Positions
- President- Julia Ortiz
- Vice President- Kaylee Lopez
- Librarian (2)- Elizabeth Castro, Amanda Egan
- Secretary- Yvette Serrato
- Historian (2)- Rachel Greenwald, Emily Barrett
Standards for Officers
- To be qualified to hold an elected office, a nominee must be a current member of choir and enrolled in choir for the next school year.
- President and Logistical Vice President must be members of Chorale.
- Individuals must have maintained a passing average (including Pre-AP and AP classes and those exempted by Katy ISD) in all classes during the school year.
- Individuals must have maintained conduct grades of at least Satisfactory in all classes.
- Individuals must have participated in all required activities of the MCHSChoir.
Election Process Applicants must submit a complete application, which includes:
- Complete and Submit the Officer Application.
- Schedule an interview with Mr. Alcala. The current choir council president may also be in attendance.
- Attend the speech taping. The speeches will be shown in all choir classes on the day of elections. Time limit for speeches is two minutes.
Deadlines
- Applications available: August 25th
- Applications due: August 27th
- Interviews and speech taping: Scheduled on an individual basis
- Elections: August 30th
Officer Duties All Officers
- Ask the directors if they need anything the afternoon before an event/concert and at the conclusion of an event before they leave an event.
- Wear a MCHS Choir shirt one day a week. The day will be determined by the Choir Council.
- Assist with work in the Choir Room at least one hour a week either before school, after school (except Fridays), or during Study Hall.
- Insure that the Choir Room, Uniform Room and Practice Rooms are tidy.
- Be positive and feel like they are the guardians of the MCHS Choir.
- Foster an attitude that the Choir Room is a great place to hang out.
- Attend every choir event.
- Help all MCHS Choir members feel welcome and part of the Choir Department.
- Lead the MCHS Choir by example.
President, Vice President Elect, Librarian (2), Secretary, Historian (2) Choir Representatives.
Officer Discipline: If an officer does not complete their duties or acts in an inappropriate manner, the following consequences will result:
- First offense- meeting with the directors
- Second offense – probation for 3 weeks
- Third offense – dismissal from the position.
- Immediate dismissal may occur if you do not represent the MCHS Choir in a positive manner, or if you treat a student or choir parents, or directors with disrespect or dishonor them in or outside of school. MCHS Choir Officers are held to a very high standard.
Termination of an officer If at any time during his/her office an officer fails to live up to the standards of the MCHS Choir Handbook or his/her choir expectations such as -failure to attend rehearsals, failure to be prepared, failure to participate in required activities, failure to attend officer meetings, failure to pass all classes including Pre-AP and AP classes, general failure to fulfill the responsibilities of the office- the director has the authority to remove the individual from the office. A replacement will be appointed by the director after consulting with the officers.
