Welcome to Mr. Petrone's Music Class
Info on the 2024-2025 School Year
Hello and welcome to the The Storm Singers (Choir) and General Music Classes webpage. Here you will find all the important info you need for a wonderful year in choir or general music. I will keep this page updated throughout the year with info about what's going on in class and what events are coming soon. Looking forward to a wonderful school year with your students. If your child is interested in signing up for choir, please click the link below to sign up for choir and I will work with counseling to change schedules as soon as possible.
If you have any questions, please check out the FAQ's below and if you have a question that is not addressed there, please email me at [email protected] and I will be sure to respond at my earliest convenience.
MTVA Honor Choir Practice Tracks
MTVA Honor Choir Practice Tracks Link
Choir Amazon Wishlist
Choir Student Survey
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Choir Sign-Up Form
FAQ's for the The Storm Singers (Choir)
Q: What does choir look like at Rocky Fork Middle?
A: At Rocky Fork choir is one of our two types of music ensemble classes. Students in choir take choir as their exploratory class all year. In choir we are focused on helping students become better musicians through singing. We learn proper vocal technique, sing a wide variety of music throughout the year, and learn how to read music. Choir at Rocky Fork is about loving music through singing and having fun. Its a place to meet new friends and make memories that last a lifetime.
Q: Does my child have to audition for choir?
A: NO!!!! Students need no prior experience in singing to join choir. My goal is to teach students how to sing the same way our band directors teach students in band how to play and instrument. In choir our instrument is the voice, and I am a firm believer that if you have a voice you can become a singer.
Q: How much does it cost to be in choir?
A: This will be the first year that we will have an official "choir fee". In the past we did charge for a t shirt but this year our fee will cover multiple things. The choir fee will cover the supplies that they need for the class (binder, pencils for the year, and paper), concert t-shirt, and other fees The fee is $20 and if you have any questions concerning the fee please feel free to reach out to me.
Q: Does choir interfere with afterschool activities?
A: No, choir is offered as an exploratory class at Rocky Fork. This means that 95% of what we do is during the school day. We do have several events throughout the year and I do my best to schedule all events around the different clubs and sports that are offered at Rocky Fork Middle. However, there are instances where I cannot avoid scheduling on the same night due to games being rescheduled or other unforeseen events. When that happens I work with the student and the coach/sponsor to make sure the student can perform.
Q: Can my child take both choir and band?
A: Unfortunately, students must choose between band or choir. Due to how our school does scheduling, each student takes only 1 exploratory class in their schedule. This means that students that want to do both must choose between either choir or band.
