Student interest is lower than ever in the Corydon Central High School choir program. This is largely due to lack of funding and program changes that directly affect the students' experiences. In prior years, the show choir attended competitions, toured the elementary schools where they performed multiple routines, and more. After years of dedicated service to education, the current choir director is retiring. The last few years, he has not only been directing the high school and junior high choirs, but also teaching elementary music at two schools. This limited the high school to one choir and had a dramatic impact on how many after-school activities they could do. The students no longer attend competitions and there is only one short routine. For the teens, it's the equivalent of a basketball team being disallowed from playing games. The morale has been severely damaged. Choir is good for kids! Studies show that students who are involved in high quality school music programs score higher in math and english and on their SATs. It is also known that students who participate in an extracurricular activity, such as choir, are more likely to graduate and have better school attendance. While it is a matter of discussion, the school board has not stated a decision to continue the choir. We believe that with proper funding and attention for the program, student interest would again soar, and as a result, their education cultivated. Please sign our petition urging the school board to not only keep the choir, but to provide proper staffing and funding for the program to allow students a full experience.
Updates
April 29, 2017
The feedback I have received from current and former choir members highlights just how vital this program is to the identity of our school. I am currently compiling these personal accounts to present to the board as evidence of the need for sustained funding. Your continued commitment to this cause provides the necessary weight for these upcoming discussions.
April 29, 2017
The response to this campaign has gathered substantial momentum that highlights the importance of our music program. It is clear that the community values the role of the arts in our students' education and future success.
Reached 100 supporters
April 29, 2017
62 Comments
My daughter has been a part of choir for the past 6 years. She has learned so much from the program such as how to read music and sing well. More important that that is the confidence this program has given her. The arts are a very important part of a well rounded education.
I really enjoyed being a choir member in both Corydon Junior and Senior High. The arts are vital to all communities, but especially to smaller communities. This class and the corresponding competitions could broaden the horizons of some students that may never venture out of their small community.
Singing in the advanced choir in high school changed my life. I became a very serious musician and have pursued studying music every since I graduated. If it wasn't for my exposure to music in high school, I never would have been able to develop and nurture my love for singing.
choir and drama club were my favorite parts of CCHS. without them, I dont know if i would have made friends. that's where I found my people and got to do what I love. I'm sad to see Suddarth go, but that doesn't mean choir has to go too. someone needs to step up and get some funding for this course.
CCHS Advanced Choir Alumni Class of 2003. Choir was my life in HS. We toured, we competed, we made memories and lifelong friends. Choir is important. Just as important as Athletics.
Music is a part of almost everyone's life. Whether it be MP3's, radio, CDs, Pandora,....and has the ability to affect mood and disposition. Why remove something that touches almost everyone? Sometimes a song can lift you up when nothing else can!! And students whose talents are in music will have no vehicle to continue their craft after high school without the instruction coming first in HS. and, as has been preoved, music students score higher in core classes like math, english, science, and their college entrance exams. It makes no sense to eliminate choir because it helps students achieve better in other classes, and life too. And isn't that what school is for?
I joined choir when I moved to Corydon in 7th grade (way back in 2000!) and was in choir all through junior high and high school, participating in the show choir in high school. I have always loved music and singing, and especially being new in junior high, it was great to be able to do something I loved and make new friends. Some of my favorite memories from high school are from choir- from our concerts to our competitions to our tours we used to do twice a year to nearby elementary schols and other venues. The arts are such an important part of education, and participating in choir helped me to not only develop skills in singing and dancing but also to gain confidence and make some great friendships. CCHS needs a choir program to allow students an opportunity to develop these skills through music!
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Student interest is lower than ever in the Corydon Central High School choir program. This is largely due to lack of funding and program changes that directly affect the students' experiences. In prior years, the show choir attended competitions, toured the elementary schools where they performed multiple routines, and more. After years of dedicated service to education, the current choir director is retiring. The last few years, he has not only been directing the high school and junior high choirs, but also teaching elementary music at two schools. This limited the high school to one choir and had a dramatic impact on how many after-school activities they could do. The students no longer attend competitions and there is only one short routine. For the teens, it's the equivalent of a basketball team being disallowed from playing games. The morale has been severely damaged. Choir is good for kids! Studies show that students who are involved in high quality school music programs score higher in math and english and on their SATs. It is also known that students who participate in an extracurricular activity, such as choir, are more likely to graduate and have better school attendance. While it is a matter of discussion, the school board has not stated a decision to continue the choir. We believe that with proper funding and attention for the program, student interest would again soar, and as a result, their education cultivated. Please sign our petition urging the school board to not only keep the choir, but to provide proper staffing and funding for the program to allow students a full experience.
Updates
April 29, 2017
The feedback I have received from current and former choir members highlights just how vital this program is to the identity of our school. I am currently compiling these personal accounts to present to the board as evidence of the need for sustained funding. Your continued commitment to this cause provides the necessary weight for these upcoming discussions.
April 29, 2017
The response to this campaign has gathered substantial momentum that highlights the importance of our music program. It is clear that the community values the role of the arts in our students' education and future success.
Reached 100 supporters
April 29, 2017
62 Comments
As The director of choirs at North Harrison, I would be saddened to see the loss of a choral program in any of our county schools. Please keep choral music a part of the curriculum at CCHS.
My daughter has been a part of choir for the past 6 years. She has learned so much from the program such as how to read music and sing well. More important that that is the confidence this program has given her. The arts are a very important part of a well rounded education.
I really enjoyed being a choir member in both Corydon Junior and Senior High. The arts are vital to all communities, but especially to smaller communities. This class and the corresponding competitions could broaden the horizons of some students that may never venture out of their small community.
Singing in the advanced choir in high school changed my life. I became a very serious musician and have pursued studying music every since I graduated. If it wasn't for my exposure to music in high school, I never would have been able to develop and nurture my love for singing.
choir and drama club were my favorite parts of CCHS. without them, I dont know if i would have made friends. that's where I found my people and got to do what I love. I'm sad to see Suddarth go, but that doesn't mean choir has to go too. someone needs to step up and get some funding for this course.
CCHS Advanced Choir Alumni Class of 2003. Choir was my life in HS. We toured, we competed, we made memories and lifelong friends. Choir is important. Just as important as Athletics.
Music is a part of almost everyone's life. Whether it be MP3's, radio, CDs, Pandora,....and has the ability to affect mood and disposition. Why remove something that touches almost everyone? Sometimes a song can lift you up when nothing else can!! And students whose talents are in music will have no vehicle to continue their craft after high school without the instruction coming first in HS. and, as has been preoved, music students score higher in core classes like math, english, science, and their college entrance exams. It makes no sense to eliminate choir because it helps students achieve better in other classes, and life too. And isn't that what school is for?
I joined choir when I moved to Corydon in 7th grade (way back in 2000!) and was in choir all through junior high and high school, participating in the show choir in high school. I have always loved music and singing, and especially being new in junior high, it was great to be able to do something I loved and make new friends. Some of my favorite memories from high school are from choir- from our concerts to our competitions to our tours we used to do twice a year to nearby elementary schols and other venues. The arts are such an important part of education, and participating in choir helped me to not only develop skills in singing and dancing but also to gain confidence and make some great friendships. CCHS needs a choir program to allow students an opportunity to develop these skills through music!
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As The director of choirs at North Harrison, I would be saddened to see the loss of a choral program in any of our county schools. Please keep choral music a part of the curriculum at CCHS.