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. 

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

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

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

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

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.

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