Concerts & Performances
Concerts are the culmination of weeks of preparation and represent the most important assessments in our curriculum.
Every rehearsal is designed to prepare students for successful performances. By the time students walk on stage, they are not simply presenting a concert—they are demonstrating the musical skills, discipline, and teamwork they have developed throughout the rehearsal process.
Each performance is an opportunity to represent Lassiter High School, our community, and one another with professionalism and pride.
For that reason, attendance at performances is considered an essential component of the curriculum.
Performance Expectations
Students are expected to:
- Arrive at the designated call time.
- Wear the required concert attire.
- Remain for the entire performance unless dismissed by the director.
- Demonstrate respectful and professional behavior throughout the event.
- Encourage fellow ensemble members and contribute positively to the performance experience.
Attendance at Performances
All performances listed on the official chorus calendar are considered required curricular events. Because performance dates are published well in advance, families should make every effort to avoid scheduling conflicts whenever possible. Students are expected to communicate any known conflicts as early as possible.
Whether an absence is excused or unexcused, all students are responsible for completing a comparable make-up assignment to earn credit for the missed performance. Because a live ensemble performance cannot be fully replicated, the make-up assignment is designed to assess similar musical skills but does not replace the experience of performing with the choir.
Students who miss one or more required performances will also find it difficult to earn a Varsity Letter in Chorus, as concerts account for a significant portion of the points required for lettering. Consistent participation in performances is an essential expectation of membership in the Lassiter Chorus program.
Excused Absences
The following circumstances are generally considered excused when appropriate communication and documentation are provided:
- Personal illness
- Serious illness or emergency involving an immediate family member
- Death in the immediate family
- Religious observances
- School-sponsored events approved by administration
- Other circumstances approved by the director
Unexcused Absences
Examples of unexcused absences may include:
- Work schedules
- Transportation arrangements
- Social events
- Forgetting about a performance
- Choosing another activity without prior approval
Every concert absence is considered individually, with final decisions made at the discretion of the director.
Repeated unexcused absences may also affect eligibility for leadership positions, honor ensembles, performance tours, solos, and future ensemble placement. The goal is never to punish students, but to emphasize the importance of honoring commitments made to fellow ensemble members.
Concert Make-Up Assignments
When a concert absence occurs, the director will provide an alternate assessment designed to measure the musical objectives of the missed performance.
Depending on the performance, make-up assignments may include:
- Individual performance assessments
- Recorded singing evaluations
- Written musical reflections
- Music research projects
- Program note analyses
Assignments will vary based on the performance missed and should be completed by the established deadline. Students are encouraged to communicate promptly so an appropriate alternative assessment can be arranged.
All make-up work will be located in CTLS.