As most of you are aware, the large size of our Junior High Choir has been both a blessing and a curse. At a school the size of Southern Wells Jr High, when numbers in any organization reach a certain threshold, the quality may begin to be negatively affected. With any organization where the size dictates a reduction in numbers to be competitive and successful, so it is with this year's Junior High choir. We are reducing the size of our JH choir in the days following the Fall Concert.
A number of criteria are being considered to make these reductions including, but not limited to:
- 9-Week Grades (in choir and/or overall)
- Vocal ability
- Maturity level
- Group dynamic
- Behavior & discipline
- Attitude
Mr. Haigh is looking at this much like a director of a play or coach of a sports' team. In the 1-2 days after the Fall concert the "cast/roster" will be set. Watch your school email to see if you will be effected and Mr. Mangus and/or Mr. Wagner will make contact with you to adjust your class schedule.
We expect great things to come, and we hope that anyone who is removed from the group due to this adjustment knows that they are cared for! These changes are in the best interest of the entire group though unfortunate for some individuals.
Musically yours,
Mr. Haigh
