Submitted by Jeanie Batts, Louisville, KY

Idea posted September 1, 2006

C.H.O.R.U.S. Acronym

I have found that this works well with my middle schoolers:

C - Challenge yourself to become a distinguished musician.
H - Honor instructional time.
O - Optimize your opportunities for performance.
R - Respect everyone.
U - Undertake all classroom activities.
S - Sing properly & purposefully.