We have a LOT going on this fall and I wanted to make sure you were aware of everything.
Uniforms:
Men's Ensemble: Men responsible for black shoes, black pants, and black collared shirt. I will order white vests and bow-ties that the men will buy and can sell back at the end of the year for a reduced cost to future Men's Ensemble members. Those will cost $20. The payment is now set up on My School Fees and has to be paid for by a week from today (September 16th). Students can also set up a payment contract by speaking with me- I will send you with a note to the principal's secretary who will draw up the document.
Women's Choir: Women will wear all black, must have at least a cap sleeve and legs covered. I have several used black dresses available for purchase for $20-$25 that will work perfectly. They will receive flowers to put in their hair.
Concert Choir: Women who did not buy a used dress need to pay $70 to the treasurer or on My School Fees before I can order the dress (new school rule). They take a couple weeks to come in, so please be sure to get those paid for (or make a payment contract with the principal's secretary-this will also work) by September 16th. These dresses can be sold back to next year's CC students.
Madrigals: Men responsible for their own tuxes. Needed by October 18th. Women's dresses are arriving any day.
Important Dates:
September 28: Fundraiser kick off meeting- 7:00 p.m. in the choir room (right after P/T conferences)
September 28-29: Parent/Teacher Conferences
October 4: Choir Social "Dessert Extravaganza" hosted by the choir council, 2:45-4:00 p.m. in the choir room. Bring desserts! Please don't bring any desserts with nuts.
October 7: Deposit for tour due ($200)
October 8: Mattress Fundraiser @ HHS (more details to come)
October 18: Choir Dessert Fundraiser and Concert
Volunteer Sign-ups:
Please go to this google survey if you have some time/talents you can offer as we prepare for our fall concert! I have lots of different areas where I need help, including dessert donations, setup, etc. Please fill out the survey here if you have time or resources you can volunteer for our fall concert on October 18th.
Copies of Assignments:
If you accidentally misplace one of our assignment rubrics for concert reports, in-class performances, etc., click on the sidebar of the blog under "choir assignments" for a link to the google docs.
Instagram:
Follow us at highlandhighschoolchoir on Instagram! I have a great time sharing pics of the fun adventures happening in choir.
Remind Me:
If you want to get reminders about choir concerts and activities from our choir activities chair, text @h2egc to 81010.
Concert Report Opportunities:
There are many free opportunities to see concerts this term! Here are only a few of the many options:
- Salt Lake Symphonic Choir Rehearsals, ever Wednesday night from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Students only need to stay for one hour to get credit. It is on 1871 E. Parley Canyon Road (right here in the neighborhood!)
- Music and the Spoken Word every Sunday morning in the Tabernacle on Temple Square
- Highland High School Band/Orchestra Concert
- Free Concerts on Temple Square
- University of Utah choir concerts (show your ID to the ushers at the door for free entry)
I'm having a wonderful year so far- what incredibly sweet, talented kids I have the opportunity to work with!
Sincerely,
Ms. Katie Houston
HHS Choir Director
