Thursday, December 3, 2015

CV December 3rd

In class

Worked through our music for #CVWinterTour2015.
Talked about Disney for a while.


BTW, WE LEAVE FOR DISNEY TODAY!!!!!

Announcements
Dec. 8th- B lunch rehearsal for ALL men.
Dec. 11th- B lunch rehearsal for ALL women.
Chorus concert on Dec. 15 at 4:30 and 7:30. Bring your concert attire in the morning to the chorus room, labeled.
The dress rehearsal is on Dec. 14th from 2:30-5:30.


Make sure you know your Disney music!

Wednesday, December 2, 2015

CV December 2nd

In class 

We rehearsed Il Est Né
Set up the sound shells
Rehearsed our personal music

Announcements

DISNEY TOMORROW
Dec. 3rd- A lunch all choir in the band room.
Chorus concert is on the 15th and the dress rehearsal will be on the 14th from 2:30-5:30
Dec. 8th- B lunch men rehearsal


MAKE SURE YOU KNOW YOUR DISNEY MUSIC!!!

Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Concert Choir

Rehearsal Notes
-And the Glory of the Lord: (Use YouTube or CyberBass to learn your voice part! This song must be memorized ASAP/by Thursday). Top of pages 4, 6 & 8. Please study your voice part/when you come in, etc. I will put links at the bottom for each voice part. :)
-Snow By Morning: Pg. 6-7
-Thnakful: Ran through once and recorded choir singing it.
-Mary Sat a Rockin': spoke through text on pg.8. "This newborn king..." @ m.50. Ran through from page 8-12 (end).

Announcements
-CHORUS CONCERT IS 2 WEEKS FROM TODAY. You are required to be @ Dress Rehearsal (Dec.14) & at the concert (Dec.15). PLEASE SEE MS. PATCHETT IMMEDIATELY TO DISCUSS ANY CONFLICTS YOU MAY HAVE ON THAT DAY.
-Win the Food Drive for Ms. Patchett! (We must prevail!)
-Tomorrow, we are running/recording 'Mary', 'All the World...', 'And the Glory...'. Please be prepared for this.
Please be sure to make all checks out to HSHS Choral Booster Club
-Please send pictures from chorus events this year to choruspictures1516@gmail.com
-If you need extra help (voice part placement, rhythm/sight singing, theory) sign up for tutorials when you are free. If you want to help someone, you can sign up to be a tutor.

Sight Reading
-Sight read in 3 voice parts (Soprano, Alto, Bass). Ran it twice.

And the Glory...

Soprano: https://youtu.be/UXfma6i49Qg

Alto: https://youtu.be/zWhGCgpDUKw

Tenor: https://youtu.be/Wlg8hqTo7YA

Bass: https://youtu.be/t64iWOL1CKM

CV November 30th

In class

We went through and sang all of the Disney music in order to help prepare for this weekend!
Talked about Dinsey for a while

What you need to do

Work on the words for Il Esr Né and Rejoice With Exceeding Great Joy
Make sure you have the proper attire which is a plain white t-shirt, and nice black pants.

Make use you know your Disney music !!!!!!

Thursday, November 19, 2015

Beginning Choir, Thursday November 19

Rehearsal Notes and Assignments:

-Hallelujah Chorus (pages 6 &7)
-Winter Storm (page 3)
-Snow by morning (pages 2&3)

Homework:
-If you were not at the Informance, complete the alternate assignment and turn it into Mrs. Patchett when you finish it
-Any late assignments
-If you have any conflicts regarding the Winter Concert or the Dress Rehearsal, try to get them moved and talk to Mrs. Patchett ASAP

Announcements:
-Peanut Orders coming in soon
-Wreaths Trees and Garland also coming in soon
-November 25-29 NO SCHOOl :)
-December 14 Winter Concert Dress Rehearsal from 2:30 to 5:00
-December 15 Winter Concert

CV 11/19


What we did in class today:
  1. Recorded "The Sleigh" for MIX 101.5 radio contest!!
  2. Ran through Hallelujah Chorus in voice parts 
Announcements:
  1. Is anyone available to help sort peanuts on Saturday at Mrs. Peters house? Tell Mrs. Patchett. FREE PIZZA! Orders will be distributed in class on the 23rd.
  2. Click on link in Tri-M Remind to sign up for garland distribution on Saturday the 28th or Monday the 30th. 
  3. EXACTLY TWO WEEKS UNTIL WE GET ON A BUS TO GO TO DISNEY!!!
  4. Ladies - Make sure your concert dresses are hemmed.
  5. Put together your outfit for Disney:
    1. Plain white short-sleeved shirt
    2. Black dress pants
    3. Black shoes/socks
    4. Black belt (if needed)
  6. REQUIRED Disney trip meeting on Monday, November 23rd at 6:30. 

Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Beginning Choir, Tuesday November 17

Rehearsal Notes and Assignments:
-Hallelujah Chorus (pages 6 &7)
-Winter Storm (page 3)
-O Come Emmanuel (Men Only)
-Snow by morning (pages 2&3)

Homework:
-If you were not at the Informance last night, complete the alternate assignment and turn it into Mrs. Patchett when you finish it
-Any late assignments
-If you have any conflicts regarding the Winter Concert or the Dress Rehearsal, try to get them moved and talk to Mrs. Patchett ASAP

Announcements:
-Peanut Orders coming in soon
-Wreaths Trees and Garland also coming in soon
-November 25-29 NO SCHOOl :)
-December 14 Winter Concert Dress Rehearsal from 2:30 to 5:00
-December 15 Winter Concert

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

CV 11/10


What we did in class today:

  1. Brielle and Peyton led warm ups 
  2. We split into sectionals to work on Disney music!
  3. We took a Pre-test on MPA (Music Performance Anxiety)
    1. Did anyone actually know the answers???

Announcements: 
  1. Disney money is due THIS THURSDAY ($125)
  2. For those of you who are singing the National Anthem for Veterans Day tomorrow - make sure you are on time and dressed appropriately!
  3. If you did not turn in wreaths/garland/trees order form - contact Mrs. Hoyt-Meyers ASAP
  4. Make sure you turn in any missing paperwork/homework - A 50% is better than a 0!


Disney Memorization Dates:

     Thurs. November 12th: Silent Night
     Tues. November 17th: Joy To The World and The Hallelujah Chorus

Monday, November 9, 2015

CV November 9, 2015

What we did in class:
50 practice examples of interval quality on musictheory.net
     1 Key Signature: C Major
     Quality ON
     Level 2
     When finished, click on "Show Progress Report," type    
           your name in the box, screenshot the page and email 
           to YOURSELF
     Bring it to class printed out TOMORROW
Watch Minor Scales video and complete a packet on minor scales
     (Most students turned this packet in to the sub)

Announcements:
Wreaths/Garland/Tree forms were due TODAY!
     If you forgot this please bring it in tomorrow so we can
            get things ordered!!
Attention ladies: Tomorrow is the last day to bring in your chorus dress to be hemmed by 
            Kelsey! Bring your dress with your name labeled on the inside. $10 for hem and $3 
            for tacking the neckline.
Turn in any late homework ASAP. 

Disney Memorization Dates:

     Thurs. November 12th: Silent Night
     Tues. November 17th: Joy To The World and The Hallelujah Chorus

Sunday, November 8, 2015

Concert Choir

Announcements
-(Non-required but strongly encouraged) PARENT MEETING NOV.16th in the MEDIA CENTRE.
-(For Monday & Tuesday): Chorus Website -- Ensembles -- Theory Videos -- Drawing key signatures.
-PLEASE RESPECT THE SUB ON MONDAY AND TUESDAY, THANK YOU :)
-We are Blending our voices next week! (Yay!)
-FUNDRASING: Wreath, garland and tree info passed out yesterday. WREATHS, TREES AND GARLANDS (forms) ARE DUE NOV.9TH
Peanut delivery is the week before Thanksgiving. W, T & G DELIVERY DATES: Nov.28th & Nov.30th. BOTH AT 2:30-4:00.
Please be sure to make all checks out to HSHS Choral Booster Club
-Please send pictures from chorus events this year to choruspictures1516@gmail.com
-If you need extra help (voice part placement, rhythm/sight singing, theory) sign up for tutorials when you are free. If you want to help someone, you can sign up to be a tutor.

-WE LEARNED A NEW WAY TO FIND KEY SIGNATURES. Read below to understand how it works.

BEADGCF (flats)
2 3 4 56 0 1
                               <--- THE RULE OF SEVEN  
                                                                                -Don't count F and C if you have 3 sharps.
FCGDAEB (sharps)                                               -To find flats - 3 flats. 7 - 3 = 4. Find 4 on the chart.
x0 1 2 3 4 5                                                             The key is A flat.
                                                                              
Cb Gb Db Ab Eb Bb
7    6    5    4    3    2

Thursday, November 5, 2015

Cv Thursday 11/5

CV:

Announcements:

  • Peanuts were due November third, so if you still don't have those in, please get them in ASAP. 
  • On November 9th, garlands wreaths and trees are due and you can/should do it online through the chorus website. 
  • The Winter concert will be on December 15th at 4:30 and 7:30. 
  • The dress rehearsal will be on the 14th from 2:30-5:30. You're expected to be there and you need to work out your schedules and talk with Mrs. Patchett if there are any conflicts with your being there the whole times.
  • You need to get your dresses/suits hemmed.  
  • Field trip forms were due last Friday, if you don't have them in, get them in. 
  • On November 12th, Disney money is due. 
  • There is a required parent-student meeting on November 23rd. 



Disney Memorization Dates:

     Fri. November 6th: What Child Is This
     Thurs. November 12th: Silent Night
     Tues. November 17th: Joy To The World and The Hallelujah Chorus

On November 23rd, there is a required parent meeting at 6:00 pm.


Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Beginning Chorus, Tuesday November 3

Rehearsal Notes
Fruitcake - pages 1 through 5
Hallelujah Chorus - pages 4 and 5
Winter Storm (NEW SONG) - page 1

Homework
*Peanut orders were due today, if you did not turn yours in, bring them tomorrow
*Practice Sight Singing
*You need to be free on both dress rehearsal and concert dates - Dec. 14 and 15

Announcements
Peanut orders tomorrow
Tree/wreath/garland orders due November 9
Dress rehearsal December 14
Concert December 15

Thursday, October 29, 2015

CV October 29th

CV

Announcements:


  • Continue to sell peanuts. 
  • We have our winter concert on December 15th at 4:30 and 7:30 and a rehearsal on December 14th from 2:30-5:30. 
  • Get your dresses and suits tailored!!!
  • Disney field trip forms are due tomorrow. 
  • Disney money is due on Monday, November 12th. 

In class
We danced, we sang, we worked, we memorized!!!

Disney Memorization Dates:

     Thurs. October 29th: Il Est Ne
     Tues. November 3rd: Rejoice With Exceeding Great Joy
     Fri. November 6th: What Child Is This
     Thurs. November 12th: Silent Night
     Tues. November 17th: Joy To The World and The Hallelujah Chorus

On November 23rd, there is a required parent meeting at 6:00 pm.


Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Beginning Chorus, Tuesday October 27

Rehearsal Notes-
NEW SONGS
*Hallelujah Chorus (turn in to Mrs. Patchett after use every day)
*Bonse Aba

Homework Assignments
*No more turning in late assignments for a grade because first quarter has ended
*Keep selling peanuts, wreaths, trees, and garland!
*Online Tree/Wreath/Garland order is up
*If you need help with any of our music or music theory, sign up for tutorials on the door of the ensemble room

Announcements-
*Tshirts should be here soon (be patient!)
*Beginning Chorus Informance in November
*Peanut fundraiser orders due November 3rd
*Tree, Wreath, and Garland fundraiser orders due November 9th

Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Concert Choir

Rehearsal Notes
-New song: You Have a Heart (all choir piece with Ms. Perks/Ms. Reeds' class) spoke through rhythm. Pg.5 has a split into 4 part harmony.
~new song also this week

Announcements
-FUNDRASING: Wreath, garland and tree info passed out yesterday. PEANUT FORMS ARE DUE NOV.3RD. WREATHS, TREES AND GARLANDS (forms) ARE DUE NOV.9TH
Peanut delivery is the week before Thanksgiving. W, T & G DELIVERY DATES: Nov.28th & Nov.30th. BOTH AT 2:30-4:00.
Please be sure to make all checks out to HSHS Choral Booster Club
Peanuts are NOT online.

http://hshschorus.weebly.com/booster-clubfundraisers.html

-ACT tests for sophomores are TOMORROW.
-Holocaust/Genocide Club has a sign up sheet on the door for a Walk-A-Thon to send money to Syria for the Syrian Refugee Crisis around April 15th. You can sign up to walk or sing at the event.
-T-Shirt orders should be in in about 2 weeks!
-Please send pictures from chorus events this year to choruspictures1516@gmail.com
-If you need extra help (voice part placement, rhythm/sight singing, theory) sign up for tutorials when you are free. If you want to help someone, you can sign up to be a tutor.

-WE LEARNED A NEW WAY TO FIND KEY SIGNATURES. Read below to understand how it works.

BEADGCF (flats)
2 3 4 56 0 1
                               <--- THE RULE OF SEVEN  
                                                                                -Don't count F and C if you have 3 sharps.
FCGDAEB (sharps)                                               -To find flats - 3 flats. 7 - 3 = 4. Find 4 on the chart.
x0 1 2 3 4 5                                                             The key is A flat.
                                                                              
Cb Gb Db Ab Eb Bb
7    6    5    4    3    2

Sight Singing
-Rhythm Echo
-Sight sang @ Eb Major

Cv- October 27th

CV


Announcements

  • On October 30th, field trip forms for #CVWinterTour are due. 
  • Chaperones needed to sign up and you use the code on the forms. 
  • 2nd quarter is a new slate, so bring your a game and work hard! 
  • Continue to sell peanuts/trees/garland in order to raise money!!!
  • On November 3rd, peanut orders are due. 
  • On November 9th, wreaths,garland and Christmas tree forms due. You're able to do the order form online and you go to Hshschorus.weebly.com, go to boosters, club fundraisers, and the online order form will be there. 

In Class:
Did quartets on Away In a Manger and O Holy Night 

Disney Memorization Dates:

     Tues. October 27th: Angels From The Realms of Glory
     Thurs. October 29th: Il Est Ne
     Tues. November 3rd: Rejoice With Exceeding Great Joy
     Fri. November 6th: What Child Is This
     Thurs. November 12th: Silent Night
     Tues. November 17th: Joy To The World and The Hallelujah Chorus

On November 23rd, there is a required parent meeting at 6:00 pm.

Monday, October 26, 2015

Cv October 26th

Cv

Reminder:
There was no school today, but be responsible and studious twards memorizing Disney music!!! Refer to previous day for dates and Friday's announcements.

Friday, October 23, 2015

CV-Friday the 23rd

CV

Announcement:
  • We kicked off another fundraiser!!! Whooooo Christmas trees and wreaths!!!! 
  • You're able to do this online and the information is on the chorus website under fundraisers
  • Peanut orders are due November 3rd 
  • There is no school on Monday, so you can memorize and work your music all weekend!!! 

In Class

  • Thankfully there were no quartets but if the music isn't memorized on Monday, we will have a three song quartets.

Disney Memorization Dates:

     Tues. October 27th: Angels From The Realms of Glory
     Thurs. October 29th: Il Est Ne
     Tues. November 3rd: Rejoice With Exceeding Great Joy
     Fri. November 6th: What Child Is This
     Thurs. November 12th: Silent Night
     Tues. November 17th: Joy To The World and The Hallelujah Chorus

On November 23rd, there is a required parent meeting at 6:00 pm.

Thursday, October 22, 2015

Colla Voce October 22, 2015


Announcements:

  • The first quarter ends Friday, so get in any missing work by Friday (TOMORROW) so it isn't counted as a zero. 
  • Get your field trip forms in!
  • Sell some peanuts?! Wreath, garland, and tree forms will be given out next week!
  • There is a signup on the rehearsal room door to perform at a Walkathon put on by Holocaust and Genocide classes - see Chavon for more info!
  • QUIZ FRIDAY on Away in a Manger and O Holy Night (possibly in quartets?) 

In Class:

  • Composition of songs with (easy to break) parameters
    • We sight-sang many students compositions 
  • Worked on Magnum - keeping it forward and with full voice; worked on transition into Alleluia section
  • Sang Away in a Manger - make sure you practice Disney songs every night!

Disney Memorization Dates:

     Tues. October 27th: Angels From The Realms of Glory
     Thurs. October 29th: Il Est Ne
     Tues. November 3rd: Rejoice With Exceeding Great Joy
     Fri. November 6th: What Child Is This
     Thurs. November 12th: Silent Night
     Tues. November 17th: Joy To The World and The Hallelujah Chorus

On November 23rd, there is a required parent meeting at 6:00 pm.

Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Concert Choir

Rehearsal Notes
-Erev Shel Shoshanim: m.10, went over Ms. Covington's notes.
-Thankful: m.5, snapped on eighth rests, while running through the song.
"Sigh" on the first ending (<for____>)
-All The World is Winter: (top of 9) m.61. 2nd Sopranos have the most important part in that chord 'saving grace'.

Announcements
-Holocaust/Genocide Club has a sign up sheet on the door for a Walk-A-Thon to send money to Syria for the Syrian Refugee Crisis around April 15th. You can sign up to walk or sing at the event.
-FUNDRASING: Tree, garland, wreath, peanuts: $5 for every peanut can you sell in your student account. Peanuts order form passed out in class today. PEANUT FORM IS DUE: NOV.3. DELIVERY DATE: NOV.23. (just in time for Thanksgiving).
-MAKEUP BENCHMARK IS A LUNCH TOMORROW IF YOU MISSED IT
-T-Shirt orders should be in in about 2 weeks!
-Please send pictures from chorus events this year to choruspictures1516@gmail.com
-If you need extra help (voice part placement, rhythm/sight singing, theory) sign up for tutorials when you are free. If you want to help someone, you can sign up to be a tutor.

-WE LEARNED A NEW WAY TO FIND KEY SIGNATURES. Read below to understand how it works.

BEADGCF (flats)
2 3 4 56 0 1
                               <--- THE RULE OF SEVEN  
                                                                                -Don't count F and C if you have 3 sharps.
FCGDAEB (sharps)                                               -To find flats - 3 flats. 7 - 3 = 4. Find 4 on the chart.
x0 1 2 3 4 5                                                             The key is A flat.
                                                                              
Cb Gb Db Ab Eb Bb
7    6    5    4    3    2

No Sight Singing Today

Beginning Chorus, Wednesday October 21

Assignments-
*Turn in Ecce Sacerdos Magnus, Erev Shel Shoshanim, and How Good to Mrs. Patchett
*Complete Music Theory packet due tomorrow
*Start selling peanuts!

Announcements-
*Benchmark tomorrow
*pick up fundraiser form from Mrs. Patchett if you didn't get one today

Great Job at the concert yesterday everyone!! :)

Cv October 21st

CV:


Announcements:


  • The first quarter ends Friday, so get in any missing work by Friday so it isn't counted as a zero. 
  • Get ready for a new fundraiser!!!! #peanuts #christmastrees
  • Memorize Away In a Manger  for Thursday
  • And have O Holy Night for Friday
  • Get your field trip forms in!!!

In Class
  • Worked on music 
  • Got a new fundraiser, can you say peanuts???
  • Worked on current music! 

  • Disney Memorization Dates:

    Fri. October 9th: The three processional songs; God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, O Little Town of Bethlehem, and Hark! The Herald Angels Sing.
    Tues. October 13thShout For Joy
    Thurs. October 15th: O Come All Ye Faithful
    Mon. October 19th: Away In A Manger
    Thurs. October 22nd: O Holy Night
    Tues. October 27th: Angels From The Realms of Glory
    Thurs. October 29th: Il Est Ne
    Tues. November 3rd: Rejoice With Exceeding Great Joy
    Fri. November 6th: What Child Is This
    Thurs. November 12th: Silent Night
    Tues. November 17th: Joy To The World and The Hallelujah Chorus

    On November 23rd, there is a required parent meeting at 6:00 pm.

Monday, October 19, 2015

Concert Choir

Rehearsal Notes
-BENCHMARK TODAY. ALSO, REVIEW GUIDE WAS DUE TODAY.

Announcements
-T-Shirt orders should be in in about 2 weeks!
-Please send pictures from chorus events this year to choruspictures1516@gmail.com
-If you need extra help (voice part placement, rhythm/sight singing, theory) sign up for tutorials when you are free. If you want to help someone, you can sign up to be a tutor.

-WE LEARNED A NEW WAY TO FIND KEY SIGNATURES. Read below to understand how it works.

BEADGCF (flats)
2 3 4 56 0 1
                               <--- THE RULE OF SEVEN  
                                                                                -Don't count F and C if you have 3 sharps.
FCGDAEB (sharps)                                               -To find flats - 3 flats. 7 - 3 = 4. Find 4 on the chart.
x0 1 2 3 4 5                                                             The key is A flat.
                                                                              
Cb Gb Db Ab Eb Bb
7    6    5    4    3    2

No Sight Singing Today

Sunday, October 18, 2015

CV 10/15-10/16


CV

  • There will be a benchmark on Monday October the 19th.  Study guides have to be turned in as well!
  • Memorize Disney music!!!! The dates will be listed below.
  • Disney trip money was due Monday, and if you haven't paid the $200 per student and $400 if it's for you and a chaperone, then get that in asap. 
  • If you have not turned in your signed concert attire forms, then you need to get that in.
  • #CVWinterTour forms were passed out on Thursday, so get those signed and turned in.
  • Will be starting a new fundraiser and it will include peanuts, wreaths, garland, and Christmas trees!!!
  • This Tuesday, the 20th, Mrs. Covington will be our sub, so get ready for some fun!!!


If you're looking for/needing a concert opportunity, Beginning choir will be participating in their SACF event on October 20th at 7:30 pm.


Disney Memorization Dates:

Fri. October 9th: The three processional songs; God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, O Little Town of Bethlehem, and Hark! The Herald Angels Sing.
Tues. October 13thShout For Joy
Thurs. October 15th: O Come All Ye Faithful
Mon. October 19th: Away In A Manger
Thurs. October 22nd: O Holy Night
Tues. October 27th: Angels From The Realms of Glory
Thurs. October 29th: Il Est Ne
Tues. November 3rd: Rejoice With Exceeding Great Joy
Fri. November 6th: What Child Is This
Thurs. November 12th: Silent Night
Tues. November 17th: Joy To The World and The Hallelujah Chorus

On November 23rd, there is a required parent meeting at 6:00 pm.


#MemorizeThatMusic 

Thursday, October 15, 2015

Concert Choir

Rehearsal Notes
-Thankful: worked on key change @ m.47, bottom of 6. Started at m.40. Bass/Tenors @ m.56. Sopranos @ m.56 FLOAT IT softer so we can hear the Altos, Basses and Tenors (they have the cooler part). Top of page 8 - very quiet (pp) but very intense still.
-All The World is Winter: pg.5 (middle situation) repeats @ pg.8 NO BREATH btwn "remember ^ the warmth.." @ m.22
-Melodic and Rhythm Dictation

Announcements
-BENCHMARK ON MONDAY. REVIEW PACKET HANDED OUT TODAY - DUE MONDAY (IN PENCIL PLEASE)
-Early Release/Share Day tomorrow!
-Tuxes are in, gentlemen!
-T-Shirt orders should be in in about 2 weeks!
-Please send pictures from chorus events this year to choruspictures1516@gmail.com
-If you need extra help (voice part placement, rhythm/sight singing, theory) sign up for tutorials when you are free. If you want to help someone, you can sign up to be a tutor.

-WE LEARNED A NEW WAY TO FIND KEY SIGNATURES. Read below to understand how it works.

BEADGCF (flats)
2 3 4 56 0 1
                               <--- THE RULE OF SEVEN  
                                                                                -Don't count F and C if you have 3 sharps.
FCGDAEB (sharps)                                               -To find flats - 3 flats. 7 - 3 = 4. Find 4 on the chart.
x0 1 2 3 4 5                                                             The key is A flat.
                                                                              
Cb Gb Db Ab Eb Bb
7    6    5    4    3    2

No Sight Singing Today

Beginning Chorus, Thursday October 15

Rehearsal Notes:
Ecce Sacardos Magnus - page 8-11 (and worked on entire song each voice part individually)
Oh Come Ye Servants - entire song
Ubicaritas - Whole song and memorize lyrics

Homework:
...ANY LATE HW
...Listen to practice tracks online and practice your voice part
...MEMORIZE UBICARITAS LYRICS (but not the third verse)
...Turn in Southern Area Choral Festival Permission Form ASAP
...Ladies - don't forget to try on concert attire and get alterations as needed (there's a great tailor by Harris Teeter on Sunset Lake Road)
...Review Packet - Due next Thursday
...Benchmark next Thursday
...IF YOU WERE ABSENT YESTERDAY GO SEE YOUR SECTION LEADER AT LUNCH
(Sopranos-Evelyn)
(Altos-Ally) 
(Tenors-Ben Edwards)
(Bass-Rey)

Announcements:
SACF Rehearsal next Monday
SACF Field Trip and Concert next Tuesday
T-shirts will be here soon
We will be selling Christmas trees, wreaths, garland, and peanuts soon so let people know ahead of time! :)
Share day is on Friday so if you would like to perform individually, see Mrs. Patchett

Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Beginning Chorus, Wednesday October 14

Rehearsal Notes:
Erev Shel Shoshanim - entire song
Ecce Sacardos Magnus - page 10 and 11
Oh Come Ye Servants - entire song
How Good - entire song (worked on individual voice part problem areas)

Homework:
...ANY LATE HW
...Listen to practice tracks online and practice your voice part
...Turn in Southern Area Choral Festival Permission Form ASAP
...Ladies - don't forget to try on concert attire and get alterations as needed (there's a great tailor by Harris Teeter on Sunset Lake Road)
...Review Packet - Due next Thursday
...Benchmark next Thursday
...IF YOU WERE ABSENT TODAY GO SEE YOUR SECTION LEADER AT LUNCH
(Sopranos-Evelyn)
(Altos-Ally) 
(Tenors-Ben Edwards)
(Bass-Rey)

Announcements:
SACF Rehearsal next Monday
SACF Field Trip and Concert next Tuesday
T-shirts will be here soon
We will be selling Christmas trees, wreaths, garland, and peanuts soon so let people know ahead of time! :)
Share day is on Friday so if you would like to perform individually, see Mrs. Patchett

Tuesday, October 13, 2015

CV Tuesday, 10/13

CV:

Announcements:

  • There will be a benchmark on Monday October the 19th :o))))) Study guides will soon be available.  If you need help with interval quality, Mrs. Patchett will be available for help on Thursday during lunch. 
  • Memorize Disney music!!!! The dates will be listed below.
  • Disney trip money was due Monday, and if you haven't paid the $200 per student and $400 if it's for you and a chaperone, then get that in asap. 
  • Wednesday you will stay in your 1st period for three hours and there will be a shortened rehearsal day because of the PSAT. 
  • Friday is an early release, so there will be a share day with the theater class.  If you would like to share, talk to Mrs. Patchett.
  • If you have not turned in your signed concert attire forms, then you need to get that in.
  • Next week we will be starting a new fundraiser and it will include peanuts, reeths, garland, and Christmas trees!!!
  • Next Tuesday, the 20th, Mrs. Covington will be our sub, so get ready for some fun!!!


If you're looking for/needing a concert opportunity, Beginning choir will be participating in their SACF event on October 20th at 7:30 pm.


Disney Memorization Dates:

Fri. October 9th: The three processional songs; God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, O Little Town of Bethlehem, and Hark! The Herald Angels Sing.
Tues. October 13thShout For Joy
Thurs. October 15th: O Come All Ye Faithful
Mon. October 19th: Away In A Manger
Thurs. October 22nd: O Holy Night
Tues. October 27th: Angels From The Realms of Glory
Thurs. October 29th: Il Est Ne
Tues. November 3rd: Rejoice With Exceeding Great Joy
Fri. November 6th: What Child Is This
Thurs. November 12th: Silent Night
Tues. November 17th: Joy To The World and The Hallelujah Chorus

On November 23rd, there is a required parent meeting at 6:00 pm.



In Class:

Memorized Shout For Joy and went over all other music.

For Tomorrow:

Have O Come All Ye Faithful memorized.