Chorus Rehearsals and Assignments: May 2016

Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Beginning Choir

Sight Singing began TODAY (level 4)
Music Theory Lesson: How to Identify and Label Triads
If you were not here today or are confused about the music theory lesson, go see Mrs. Patchett before school, during lunch, or after school. You can also put your name on the tutorial list next to the ensemble room.

May 19: Concert Choir & CV lists posted after school on the bulletin board. Good Luck to everyone and remember to remain composed and collected regardless of the outcome.
-May 23: Essays are due and solos begin (if you need a rubric see Mrs. Patchett)
-May 25: SSC Rehearsal 2:30-6PM
-May 26: Senior Showcase and Chorus Banquet
-May 27: Senior Awards Day
-June 2: 3rd Period Senior Exams
-June 3: 1st & 2nd Exams
-June 6: Graduation Practice 1-3PM & 3rd & 4th Period Exams
-June 12: Graduation 12PM in Raleigh

Concert Choir

Announcements

-May 18: SIGHT READING for Final Exams begin this week. Interims handed out. Additional reservations for Choral Banquet (1 free ticket for each students and two free tickets for seniors)

turn in all music still in folder! If you owe money to the chorus, take care of that as soon as possible. Chords and triads sheet from yesterday turned in. The second worksheet is due tomorrow.

-May 19: CC & CV Lists are being posted after school. *Please remain professional, humble, composed and supportive. Do not post anything you will regret later online, and respect whatever Mrs. Patchett's decision for your placement is. :)*

-May 23: SOLOS begin this week. Essays also due on this day.

-May 25: SSC Rehearsal 2:30-6PM

-May 26: Senior Showcase and Chorus Banquet

-May 27: Senior Awards Day

-May 30: NO SCHOOL TODAY

-June 2: 3rd Period Senior Exams

-June 3: 1st & 2nd Exams

-June 6: Graduation Practice 1-3PM & 3rd & 4th Period Exams

-June 12: Graduation 12PM in Raleigh

{CV album flash-drive will be on sale for $15! Talk to/see Mrs. Patchett if interested or if you were absent when it was announced.}

Monday, May 9, 2016

Concert Choir

Announcements

-Fairshare for next year is due May 12 (if you went to Busch Gardens, don't worry about this!)
-For the Spring Concert: Please consider washing/dry-cleaning your Concert Attire and don't forget to shower the DAY OF the concert or to bring deodorant!

-May 12: Dress Rehearsal 2:30-5:30PM. Please talk to Ms. Patchett ASAP if you have any conflicts on this date or the concert date.
-May 13: Spring Concert. Showtimes at 4:30 & 7.

-May 16: Chorus Picnic & SIGHT READING for Final Exams begin this week

-May 23: SOLOS begin this week

-May 25: SSC Rehearsal 2:30-6PM

-May 26: Senior Showcase and Chorus Banquet

-May 27: Senior Awards Day

-May 30: NO SCHOOL TODAY

-June 2: 3rd Period Senior Exams

-June 3: 1st & 2nd Exams

-June 6: Graduation Practice 1-3PM & 3rd & 4th Period Exams

-June 12: Graduation 12PM in Raleigh

Rehearsal Notes

-Skip to My Lou: ran pg.17-19 and each voice part at the ending. Altos @ m.91. Ran entire song w/o stopping.

-Bayeza: Learned movement and solo announced at lunch rehearsal.

-PLEASE LOOK OVER SKIP TO MY LOU, SANCTUS AND WANTING MEMORIES :)

Friday, May 6, 2016

Concert Choir

BUSCH GARDENS

-Today was the last chance to get in the signed Itinerary
-PLEASE take time to look over the Busch Gardens Itinerary and Rules handed out at the start of class.

-Try to not wear flip flops.

-Weather Update: There is a chance it may rain while we are there.

-Bus Assignments and Chaperone Assignments were given today. You are NOT allowed to go on a different bus than the one you were assigned.

-ARRIVE AT SCHOOL AT 5:25. TO BE EARLY IS TO BE ON TIME :)

-Sign up for BUSCH GARDENS REMIND: Text 81010 and the message you send is: @mrspatbg

{:* MRS. PATCHETT'S BG TRIP PHONE NUMBER IS TO BE USED ONLY FOR EMERGENCIES/PROFESSIONAL REASONS ONLY. PLEASE RESPECT THIS.*:}

Phone Number: (919) 228-9554

-Rules and Expectations are to be taken extremely seriously. Respect the chaperones, respect each other and make good decisions only.

-TO EVERYONE NOT GOING: Keep us all in thought tomorrow, relax this weekend and we will see you on Monday!

Rehearsal Notes
-Seal Lullaby:
PRACTICE LINKS AVAILABLE HERE:

ALTOS: https://youtu.be/RdqJlyVeR4E

SOPRANOS: https://youtu.be/HLO6XwKQeWM

TENORS: https://youtu.be/tXM35C_ecBk

BASSES: https://youtu.be/QHAfsBKLg-s

-Sopranos are singing the Alto rhythm when they sing "To find us..at rest."

-Crisper consonants.

-The Storm Is Passing Over: Darker vowels!! Breathe into "Hhhave courage.."

Thursday, May 5, 2016

Concert Choir

Announcements

-PLEASE take time to look over the Busch Gardens Itinerary and Rules handed out at the start of class. If you were absent on Thursday and are going to Busch Gardens, please see Ms. Patchett for two (yes, two!) copies.
-Fairshare for next year is due May 12 (if you are going to Busch Gardens, don't worry about this!)
-May 6: All Choir Rehearsal B Lunch. Many of you did not show up to the last two and you are losing points because of this.
-May 7: Busch Gardens
-May 12: Dress Rehearsal 2:30-5:30PM. Please talk to Ms. Patchett ASAP if you have any conflicts on this date or the concert date.
-May 13: Spring Concert. Showtimes at 4:30 & 7.

-May 16: Chorus Picnic

-May 25: SSC Rehearsal 2:30-6PM

-May 27: Senior Awards Day

-June 2: 3rd Period Senior Exams

-June 3: 1st & 2nd Exams

-June 6: Graduation Practice 1-3PM

-June 6: 3rd & 4th Period Exams

-June 12: Graduation 12PM

Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Concert Choir

Announcements

-PLEASE take time to look over the Busch Gardens Itinerary and Rules handed out at the start of class. If you were absent on Thursday and are going to Busch Gardens, please see Ms. Patchett for two (yes, two!) copies.
-Fairshare for next year is due May 12 (if you are going to Busch Gardens, don't worry about this!)
-May 5: All Choir Rehearsal A Lunch
-May 6: " " " B Lunch
-May 7: Busch Gardens
-May 12: Dress Rehearsal 2:30-5:30PM. Please talk to Ms. Patchett ASAP if you have any conflicts on this date or the concert date.
-May 13: Spring Concert. Showtimes at 4:30 & 7.

-May 16: Chorus Picnic

-May 25: SSC Rehearsal 2:30-6PM

-May 27: Senior Awards Day

-June 2: 3rd Period Senior Exams

-June 3: 1st & 2nd Exams

-June 6: Graduation Practice 1-3PM

-June 6: 3rd & 4th Period Exams

-June 12: Graduation 12PM

-The Storm is Passing Over: Ran entire thing twice, if you are interested in doing a riff at the end, please see Ms. Patchett.