Choir parents and families,
Here's this week's newsletter. Key points and new information are in bold type.
A link to each post will be sent through the choir Twitter and Facebook accounts, to whatever parent emails are listed in PowerSchool, and to the students through Google Classroom.
The beginning section will always be about curricular choir and the following information will pertain to the extracurricular activities, so you only need to read what applies to your student. The most updated and comprehensive calendar is always on bataviamusic.org.
Curricular Choir:
Here's this week's newsletter. Key points and new information are in bold type.
A link to each post will be sent through the choir Twitter and Facebook accounts, to whatever parent emails are listed in PowerSchool, and to the students through Google Classroom.
The beginning section will always be about curricular choir and the following information will pertain to the extracurricular activities, so you only need to read what applies to your student. The most updated and comprehensive calendar is always on bataviamusic.org.
Curricular Choir:
- We're growing! I'm happy to report that there are now 140 students in choir! That's in increase over the 123 last year. I love having more students to know and make music with!
- Assignments: Our first assignment was simply to read the syllabus and show it to parents. In case that didn't happen, here is the syllabus!
- We have also just started the new set of SightReadingFactory (SRF) assignments. These are online assignments that let the students practice sightreading at a difficulty level of their choice. Ask about it!
- SRF makes a great deal of data available. I'll post some here from time to time, so you can see how our students are progressing!
- GLE assignments in SRF: There are significant assignments due tomorrow (Saturday) at noon. They have been available to the students since last Friday, and most kids are already done. I have given verbal reminders in class every day, and set up reminders through Classroom. In many cases, the students were given class time to complete them as well. Please remind your student to get this done!
- Difficulty level progress in SRF (Updated 9/8): I've just graded the first set of SRF assignments. The average level for all 140 students is 2.17! Very few students are at level 1 (though, I'm happy they are if it is the appropriate challenge for them!), and many students are regularly working at level 4 or even 5. SRF has 6 possible levels, so there's plenty of room to grow, even for our most advanced singers. Here are some breakdowns: The average for 9th graders started at 1.14, Varsity at 1.83, Treble at 2.66, and Chamber at 4.10.
- Google Classroom has also added a feature where it will send an update to parents/guardians about what is going on in class. I have made them available, so look for an email inviting you to view.
Disney trip update!
Next Spring Break (March 28-April 2) we will visit the Happiest Place on Earth, Disney World in Orlando, Florida.
Next Spring Break (March 28-April 2) we will visit the Happiest Place on Earth, Disney World in Orlando, Florida.
- The deposit is due on September 29.
- The info needed can be found on the Registration website, and on the Tour Flyer.
- We'll have a chance to perform in "Festival Disney", where we can perform for tremendous clinicians and compete against the best choirs in the country!
- We'll take part in the "Disney Sings" performing arts workshop, where students will get to perform a song from a Disney musical and learn audition skills, vocal techniques and more under the guidance of a professional Disney vocalist.
- We'll visit the Disney World parks and Universal Studios, home of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter!
- This trip will be available to any student enrolled in BHS choir classes during the 2016-17 school year. Tell your friends!
- As of Friday, 9/16 at 12:53 pm, there were 43 students registered (with deposits paid). We have a 44th registered with no deposit. We can take a total of 48 students before needing to open another bus. I have gotten a few verbal expressions of interest from Chaperones, but no definite commitments yet. Please think about joining us! We will not go without chaperones.
Chromatics Auditions!
BHS' a cappella group Chromatics needs more members! Audition Info can be found at Classroom code 2wg3ak. Students must be in a BHS music class (Band, Orchestra, & Choir students are all welcome).
Audition materials are due on Wednesday, September 21, so don't delay!
BHS' a cappella group Chromatics needs more members! Audition Info can be found at Classroom code 2wg3ak. Students must be in a BHS music class (Band, Orchestra, & Choir students are all welcome).
Audition materials are due on Wednesday, September 21, so don't delay!
Chamber and Treble students!
ILMEA Audition Workshop:
ILMEA Audition Workshop:
- On Saturday, October 1, BHS will host the professional chamber choir Cor Cantiamo as they run their annual ILMEA audition workshop. Members of Chamber Singers are encouraged to attend, and students from many area schools will also be attending.
- Tickets are required to participate. Here's the sign-up page.
- I have sung and recorded with Cor Cantiamo for years. You can hear our work HERE
- Since we are hosting this event this year, I will likely need a couple volunteers to help make everything go smoothly.
- The auditions themselves are on Tuesday, October 4. We'll leave after school and take a bus to Addison Trail High School. Once you are done with your auditions, you can be picked up. Since students will be finishing over several hours, rather than making everyone stay the whole night, we will not be taking a bus home.
- Each audition will cost $8.
- Please complete the Google Form in Classroom with your information. Even if you are not able to go, everyone in Chamber Singers must complete the form.
- Successful auditioners will take part in the fabulous ILMEA District 9 Chorus on 11/19. This is a tremendous event, with amazing musicians from some of the strongest music programs in the state.
- This year's clinician is Dr. Andrew Last from Luther College. While I have not met Dr. Last, Luther is one of the very top choir colleges in the country. Students from BHS have worked with him, and the reviews have been GLOWING!
Festival of Carols Update:
I put together a slideshow to keep everyone updated on the Festival of Carols event. There will be quite a few changes this year! If your student is in Chamber or Treble, please check this out.
I put together a slideshow to keep everyone updated on the Festival of Carols event. There will be quite a few changes this year! If your student is in Chamber or Treble, please check this out.
Show Choir refreshers:
Getting rusty on the show choir songs we learned in August? Come to the choir room after school on Tuesdays to practice!
Getting rusty on the show choir songs we learned in August? Come to the choir room after school on Tuesdays to practice!
Calendar
All BHS choir after-school rehearsals, events, and performances will be posted and updated on the Batavia High School Music Department website, found at: www.bataviamusic.org. This is the best resource for staying updated on concerts, rehearsals, and other events for the music program.
2016-2017 Choir Events and Performances
(Attendance at performances/events are REQUIRED for all BHS choir students unless otherwise specified):
Wednesday, October 19 Fall Choir Concert
Tuesday, November 29 Kaleidoscope Concert Dress Rehearsal – During school day
Wednesday, November 30 Music Department Kaleidoscope Concert
Thursday, Dec 8 Festival of Carols Dress Rehearsal (TBA)
Fri-Sat. Dec 9-10 Festival of Carols (Chamber & Treble)
Tuesday, February 21 BHS Music Festival- Concert 1 (Chorale)
Wednesday, February 22 BHS Music Festival- Concert 2 (Treble & Varsity)
Thursday, February 23 BHS Music Festival- Concert 3 (Chamber)
Wednesday, May 10 Spring Choir Concert
2016-2017 Other Important Dates:
Tuesday, October 4 ILMEA Auditions (Chamber strongly encouraged to audition)
Tuesday, February 28 Showtime! (BFAC performance for show choirs and Chromatics)
March 28-April 2 Choir tour to Disneyworld
Tuesday, May 2 BHS Senior Music Honors Night
Concert Uniforms
All Choirs: Black dress pants or skirt, black dress shirt, black socks and dress shoes, which each student must provide. Some performances will include robes, which BHS will provide.
All BHS choir after-school rehearsals, events, and performances will be posted and updated on the Batavia High School Music Department website, found at: www.bataviamusic.org. This is the best resource for staying updated on concerts, rehearsals, and other events for the music program.
2016-2017 Choir Events and Performances
(Attendance at performances/events are REQUIRED for all BHS choir students unless otherwise specified):
Wednesday, October 19 Fall Choir Concert
Tuesday, November 29 Kaleidoscope Concert Dress Rehearsal – During school day
Wednesday, November 30 Music Department Kaleidoscope Concert
Thursday, Dec 8 Festival of Carols Dress Rehearsal (TBA)
Fri-Sat. Dec 9-10 Festival of Carols (Chamber & Treble)
Tuesday, February 21 BHS Music Festival- Concert 1 (Chorale)
Wednesday, February 22 BHS Music Festival- Concert 2 (Treble & Varsity)
Thursday, February 23 BHS Music Festival- Concert 3 (Chamber)
Wednesday, May 10 Spring Choir Concert
2016-2017 Other Important Dates:
Tuesday, October 4 ILMEA Auditions (Chamber strongly encouraged to audition)
Tuesday, February 28 Showtime! (BFAC performance for show choirs and Chromatics)
March 28-April 2 Choir tour to Disneyworld
Tuesday, May 2 BHS Senior Music Honors Night
Concert Uniforms
All Choirs: Black dress pants or skirt, black dress shirt, black socks and dress shoes, which each student must provide. Some performances will include robes, which BHS will provide.
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