The Mona Shores High School Choir

1. ALLEGRO AUDITIONS: final call-backs are TONIGHT (Thursday). Congratulations to all who got called back for round three! Remember we need to get down to the top 25 guys and top 25 girls….It’s going to get really tuff now. This is it people….BRING IT.

2. BRAZIL PASSPORTS: The Muskegon City Hall (near the county building, across from the fire station) will be holding a passport clinic on Nov. 3rd from 8:30am until 2pm. If do not get your passport applied for by Oct. 31, make sure you go to this event and get this done on Nov. 3rd!!!! There was an article in the Muskeon Chronicle’s paper on Tuesday regarding this clinic.

If you decide to do this, you will need to fill out your form in advance of arrival. You can download the form online as well. Here is the address: http://travel.state.gov/passport. Do NOT sign the form until you are in front of the people!!!!!

3. SINGING TREE TICKETS: Tickets go on sale to your parents today, starting at 7am (until 4pm) at the Church of the Nazarene. (Wednesday, Oct. 31st.) Tickets will also be on sale on Thursday for parents and MSHS staff only. (Your parent must bring the letter regarding buying your tickets early that we recently sent home in the mail. This proves you are a choir parent!) There will be no ticket sales on Friday. Tickets will be for sale to the general public beginning on Saturday during the annual bazaar/craft fair at the high school. Beginning Monday, tickets will be available at any Meijer outlet as well as at starticketsplus.com or at the Frauenthal. All information about ticket sales, including dates and times of the sales, are in that letter. WE ARE SELLING TICKETS LIKE CRAZY…GET YOURS ASAP TO ENSURE GREAT SEATS. AS OF 3RD HOUR YESTERDAY WE HAD SOLD: THURS. MAIN FLOOR CENTER 1/2 FULL: FRI. MAIN FL CENTER-MOST SOLD, LOW BALC. CENTER MOST SOLD: SAT. MATINEE, MILDLY SOLD: SAT. NIGHT, MAIN FL, PRETTY MUCH GONE, LOWER BALC. SOLD OUT! WE SOLD WELL OVER ,1000 TICKETS IN ONE DAY.

4. SINGING TREE EXTRA REHEARSALS (OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL): Also, Singing Tree “Monday Rehearsals” begin on November 5th with an all girls only rehearsal in the choir room from 3pm-5pm. The next week (Nov. 12th) is all guys from 3pm-5pm. The following Monday (Nov. 19th) rehearsal has been canceled. There are also rehearsals on Thursday, Nov. 29th (11am-1pm: It’s a 1/2 day…) and we also have Friday, Nov. 30th as a final rehearsal if needed (It’s a day off from school…we will see how things are going!). These rehearsals are mandatory and are a very important part of the preparations for a successful concert!

5. COUPON BOOK SALE: Coupon book orders are due Nov. 8th. Books will come in around 1 week later. All money MUST accompany your order.

6. BARBERSHOP HARMONY WORKSHOP: Barbershop kids. The event is this week Saturday. See me for some info. about the event. Check in is at Reeths-Puffer H.S. between 9:30am and 10:30am.

7. UNIFORM REPAIR: If your uniform is in need of ANY repairs, or your shoes do not fit, you must bring them in for repair/exchange by this week Friday (Nov. 2nd). Do not wait as we cannot fix tons of uniforms just before Singing Tree!!

8. WATER BOTTLE SALE: We are going to be selling a MSHS Choir water bottle. We need you to sign up if you want to buy one. They will be $10 each. A sheet went around yesterday in class. If you want to get on the list, sign up by Friday. We are only planning to get a certain number so it is first come, first served. P.S. (The above picture is NOT your actual water bottle.)

8. This Sunday is the Elder Beerman coupon sale. The sheet is gone. Who signed up….?

9. CHOIR SHOES UPDATE

Taylor Hoffman not paid

Susan LaVasseur not paid

Paige Peterson not paid

Cara Willea not paid

London Williams not paid

Derek Casiano not paid

Brandi Miller paid but no shoes 6.5F

Spencer Smith paid but no shoes 13M

Kym Kremnitzer ordering new size 6 1/2W

Kaylee Streeter ordering new size 8 1/2W

Emily Garrett ordering new size 8 1/2W

Paula Teramoto ordering new size 7 1/2W

MUSIC THEORY:

Treble and Mens: No Theory Today

OTHER THINGS WE DID YESTERDAY:

As usual, we began the day with a series of warm-ups followed by a sight-singing exercise. We have 21 different days of warm-ups (4 different warm-ups each day) and each of the choirs is singing from a different level of difficulty sight reading book.

SONGS PRACTICED YESTERDAY:

Treble Choir: Sweeter Still: A Holiday Carol, Christus Paradox.

Men’s Choir: Sweeter Still: A Holiday Carol, Christus Paradox

Singers: Al Hannisim, Sweeter Still: A Holiday Carol

Acappella: AlHanisim, Christus Paradox

1. Allegro Auditions, final call-backs are TOMORROW NIGHT (Thursday). Congratulations to all who got called back for round three! Remember we need to get down to the top 25 guys and top 25 girls….It’s going to get really tuff now. This is it people….BRING IT.

2. Reminder: Passports for Brazil must be applied for by the today. The county building is closed on Saturdays. If you cannot get downtown today, the Muskegon City Hall (near the county building, across from the fire station) will be holding a passport clinic on Nov. 3rd from 8:30am until 2pm. If do not get your passport applied for by Oct. 31, make sure you go to this event and get this done on Nov. 3rd!!!! There was an article in the Muskeon Chronicle’s paper on Tuesday regarding this clinic.

If you decide to do this, you will need to fill out your form in advance of arrival. You can download the form online as well. Here is the address: http://travel.state.gov/passport. Do NOT sign the form until you are in front of the people!!!!!

3. Tickets go on sale to your parents today, starting at 7am (until 4pm) at the Church of the Nazarene. (Wednesday, Oct. 31st.) Tickets will also be on sale on Thursday for parents and MSHS staff only. (Your parent must bring the letter regarding buying your tickets early that we recently sent home in the mail. This proves you are a choir parent!) There will be no ticket sales on Friday. Tickets will be for sale to the general public beginning on Saturday during the annual bazaar/craft fair at the high school. Beginning Monday, tickets will be available at any Meijer outlet as well as at starticketsplus.com or at the Frauenthal. All information about ticket sales, including dates and times of the sales, are in that letter.

Also, Singing Tree “Monday Rehearsals” begin on November 5th with an all girls only rehearsal in the choir room from 3pm-5pm. The next week (Nov. 12th) is all guys from 3pm-5pm. The following Monday (Nov. 19th) rehearsal has been canceled. There are also rehearsals on Thursday, Nov. 29th (11am-1pm: It’s a 1/2 day…) and we also have Friday, Nov. 30th as a final rehearsal if needed (It’s a day off from school…we will see how things are going!). These rehearsals are mandatory and are a very important part of the preparations for a successful concert!

4. Coupon book orders are due Nov. 8th. Books will come in around 1 week later. All money MUST accompany your order.

5. Barbershop kids. The event is this week Saturday. See me for some info. about the event. Check in is at Reeths-Puffer H.S. between 9:30am and 10:30am.

6. If your uniform is in need of ANY repairs, or your shoes do not fit, you must bring them in for repair/exchange by this week Friday (Nov. 2nd). Do not wait as we cannot fix tons of uniforms just before Singing Tree!!]

7. We need you to sign up to buy a water bottle. They will be $10. A sheet is coming around. Sign up if you want one. We are only planning to get a certain number so it is first come, first served.

8. This Sunday is the Elder Beerman coupon sale. The sheet is gone. Who signed up….?

9. CHOIR SHOES UPDATE

Taylor Hoffman not paid

Susan LaVasseur not paid

Paige Peterson not paid

Cara Willea not paid

London Williams not paid

Derek Casiano not paid

Allyssa Shelton not paid

Brandi Miller paid but no shoes 6.5F

Spencer Smith paid but no shoes 13M

Kym Kremnitzer ordering new size 6 1/2W

Kaylee Streeter ordering new size 8 1/2W

Emily Garrett ordering new size 8 1/2W

Paula Teramoto ordering new size 7 1/2W

MUSIC THEORY:

Treble and Mens: No Theory Today

OTHER THINGS WE DID YESTERDAY:

As usual, we began the day with a series of warm-ups followed by a sight-singing exercise. We have 21 different days of warm-ups (4 different warm-ups each day) and each of the choirs is singing from a different level of difficulty sight reading book.

SONGS PRACTICED YESTERDAY:

Treble Choir: Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming, Praise His Holy Name, Jingle Bells

Men’s Choir: Lo, How A Rose E’er Blooming, Jingle Bells, Praise His Holy Name.

Singers: Complete the Tree Run Thru. Then, Jingle Bells

Acappella: Complete the Tree Run Thru, Then Praise His Holy Name and Jingle Bells.

1. Allegro auditions, night two (singing) are TONIGHT. Congratulations to all who got called back for round two as this year’s auditions are ridiculous crazy talent!!! Remember we need to get down to the top 25 guys and top 25 girls….It’s going to get really tuff now….Put your dance shoes on and get ready to have some FUN!

2. Reminder: Passports for Brazil must be applied for by the Oct. 31st. The county building is closed on Saturdays. If you cannot get downtown during the week, Muskegon City Hall (near the county building, across from the fire station) will be holding a passport clinic on Nov. 3rd from 8:30am until 2pm. If do not get your passport applied for by Oct. 31, make sure you go to this event and get this done on Nov. 3rd!!!!

If you decide to do this, you will need to fill out your form in advance of arrival. You can download the form online as well. Here is the address: http://travel.state.gov/passport. Do NOT sign the form until you are in front of the people!!!!!

3. Today you will see where you are in the Singing Tree. Tickets go on sale to your parents tomorrow (Wednesday, Oct. 31st.) Your parent must bring the letter regarding buying your tickets early that we recently sent home in the mail. This proves you are a choir parent! All information about ticket sales, including dates and times of the sales, are in that letter.

Also, Singing Tree “Monday Rehearsals” begin on November 5th with an all girls only rehearsal in the choir room from 3pm-5pm. The next week (Nov. 12th) is all guys from 3pm-5pm. The following Monday (Nov. 19th) rehearsal has been canceled. There are also rehearsals on Thursday, Nov. 29th (11am-1pm: It’s a 1/2 day…) and we also have Friday, Nov. 30th as a final rehearsal if needed (It’s a day off from school…we will see how things are going!). These rehearsals are mandatory and are a very important part of the preparations for a successful concert!

4. Coupon book orders are due Nov. 8th. Books will come in around 1 week later.

5. Barbershop kids. The event is this week Saturday. See me for some info. about the event. Check in is at Reeths-Puffer H.S. between 9:30am and 10:30am.

4. CHOIR SHOES UPDATE

Taylor Hoffman not paid

Susan LaVasseur not paid

Paige Peterson not paid

Cara Willea not paid

London Williams not paid

Derek Casiano not paid

Allyssa Shelton not paid

Brandi Miller paid but no shoes 6.5F

Spencer Smith paid but no shoes 13M

Kym Kremnitzer ordering new size 6 1/2W

Kaylee Streeter ordering new size 8 1/2W

Emily Garrett ordering new size 8 1/2W

Paula Teramoto ordering new size 7 1/2W

MUSIC THEORY:

Treble and Mens: No Theory Today

OTHER THINGS WE DID YESTERDAY:

As usual, we began the day with a series of warm-ups followed by a sight-singing exercise. We have 21 different days of warm-ups (4 different warm-ups each day) and each of the choirs is singing from a different level of difficulty sight reading book.

SONGS PRACTICED YESTERDAY:

Treble Choir: Praise His Holy Name, Jingle Bells

Men’s Choir: Lo, How A Rose E’er Blooming, Praise His Holy Name, Jingle Bells.

Singers: Tree Run Thru

Acappella: Tree Run Thru

1. Cheese and Sausage, etc. money is PAST DUE (Money was due Wednesday, Oct. 17th) Checks should be made payable to: Mona Shores Choir. Please convert all cash into one check if possible. This way, students don’t have to worry about losing cash and it makes Mr. D’Oyly’s counting money job less time consuming.

Here is the list of people who have NOT paid as of last Friday 10:40pm

ACAPPELLA

LaPorscha Stewart $22.85

2. Allegro auditions, night one (singing) are TONIGHT. IF YOU WERE ABSENT FRIDAY, THE MUSIC IS READY AND CAN BE PICKED UP NOW. THIS IS THE ONLY COPY YOU WILL GET SO PLEASE BE CAREFUL NOT TO LOSE IT! YOU SHOULD ALSO PICK UP A STUDENT INFORMATION SHEET AND BRING THE FILLED OUT FORM TO YOUR AUDITION.

The schedule, with times, is posted on the wall in the choir room. DO NOT MAKE ANY CHANGES. THEY WILL NOT BE HONORED!! Please be about 10-15 minutes early for your audition. The schedule has also been posted here on the blog under “Pages.”

The songs for this audition are as follows: Sopranos- “How Lovely to be a Woman” m. 101-end. Altos-”English Teacher m. 96-139. Tenors-”Got a lot of Livin” m. 1-33. Bass-”Put on a Happy Face” m. 5-39. Also guys will learn “Telephone Hour” m. 19-23 (Harvey’s part). You DO NOT need to have these songs prepared in advance of the audition, but it never hurts!

Additionally, the Allegro Student Info. Sheet, Vocal and Dance Score Sheets have been posted under “Pages” on the right of this blog.

3. Reminder: Passports for Brazil must be applied for by the Oct. 31st. The county building is closed on Saturdays. If you cannot get downtown during the week, Muskegon City Hall (near the county building, across from the fire station) will be holding a passport clinic on Nov. 3rd from 8:30am until 2pm. If do not get your passport applied for by Oct. 31, make sure you go to this event and get this done on Nov. 3rd!!!!

If you decide to do this, you will need to fill out your form in advance of arrival. You can download the form online as well. Here is the address: http://travel.state.gov/passport. Do NOT sign the form until you are in front of the people!!!!!

4. Tomorrow you will see where you are in the Singing Tree. Tickets go on sale to your parents this Wednesday, Oct. 31st. Your parent must bring the letter regarding buying your tickets early that we recently sent home in the mail. This proves you are a choir parent! All information about ticket sales, including dates and times of the sales, are in that letter.

Also, Singing Tree “Monday Rehearsals” begin on November 5th with an all girls only rehearsal in the choir room from 3pm-5pm. The next week (Nov. 12th) is all guys from 3pm-5pm. The following Monday (Nov. 19th) rehearsal has been canceled. There are also rehearsals on Thursday, Nov. 29th (11am-1pm: It’s a 1/2 day…) and we also have Friday, Nov. 30th as a final rehearsal if needed (It’s a day off from school…we will see how things are going!). These rehearsals are mandatory and are a very important part of the preparations for a successful concert!

5. The remainder of the Honor’s Choir music is in.

6. CHOIR SHOES UPDATE

Taylor Hoffman not paid

Susan LaVasseur not paid

Paige Peterson not paid

Cara Willea not paid

London Williams not paid

Derek Casiano not paid

Allyssa Shelton not paid

Brandi Miller paid but no shoes 6.5F

Spencer Smith paid but no shoes 13M

Kym Kremnitzer ordering new size 6 1/2W

Kaylee Streeter ordering new size 8 1/2W

Emily Garrett ordering new size 8 1/2W

Paula Teramoto ordering new size 7 1/2W

MUSIC THEORY:

Treble and Mens: No Theory Friday (1/2 day).

OTHER THINGS WE DID YESTERDAY:

As usual, we began the day with a series of warm-ups followed by a sight-singing exercise. We have 21 different days of warm-ups (4 different warm-ups each day) and each of the choirs is singing from a different level of difficulty sight reading book.

SONGS PRACTICED YESTERDAY:

Treble Choir: None….lots of announcements on a 1/2 day.

Men’s Choir: None….lots of announcements on a 1/2 day.

Singers: None….lots of announcements on a 1/2 day.

Acappella: None….lots of announcements on a 1/2 day.

1. Cheese and Sausage, etc. money is PAST DUE (Money was due Wednesday, Oct. 17th) Checks should be made payable to: Mona Shores Choir. Please convert all cash into one check if possible. This way, students don’t have to worry about losing cash and it makes Mr. D’Oyly’s counting money job less time consuming.

Here is the list of people who have NOT paid as of Thursday 2:17pm

ACAPPELLA

Karyn Denning $44.50

Shekinah McBride $25.50

LaPorscha Stewart $22.85

2. Allegro auditions, night one (singing) are Monday. THE MUSIC IS READY AND CAN BE PICKED UP NOW. THIS IS THE ONLY COPY YOU WILL GET SO PLEASE BE CAREFUL NOT TO LOSE IT! The schedule, with times, is posted on the wall in the choir room. DO NOT MAKE ANY CHANGES. THEY WILL NOT BE HONORED!! The schedule has also been posted here on the blog under “Pages.” The songs for this audition are as follows: Sopranos- “How Lovely to be a Woman” m. 101-end. Altos-”English Teacher m. 96-139. Tenors-”Got a lot of Livin” m. 1-33. Bass-”Put on a Happy Face” m. 5-39. Also guys will learn “Telephone Hour” m. 19-23 (Harvey’s part). You DO NOT need to have these songs prepared in advance of the audition, but it never hurts! Additionally, the Allegro Student Info. Sheet, Vocal and Dance Score Sheets have been posted under “Pages” on the right of this blog.

3. Reminder: Passports for Brazil must be applied for by the Oct. 31st. The county building is closed on Saturdays. If you cannot get downtown during the week, Muskegon City Hall (near the county building, across from the fire station) will be holding a passport clinic on Nov. 3rd from 8:30am until 2pm. If do not get your passport applied for by Oct. 31, make sure you go to this event and get this done on Nov. 3rd!!!! I need a count of how many students plan to take advantage of this opportunity. If you decide to do this, you will need to fill out your form in advance of arrival. You can download the form online as well. Here is the address: http://travel.state.gov/passport. Do NOT sign the form until you are in front of the people!!!!!

4. Nick Adsit: Your Regional Honor’s Choir Music is IN! See me to get yours!

5. MUST DO TODAY: The updated Singing Tree Student information list (the one I use to place you in the Tree) has been posted under “Pages” in blog. Please check it for any mistakes!

6. We have some left over Pop Go the Sailor’s DVDs that were not picked up at the end of last year. If you never got yours, check with me to see if I have yours.

7. The latest (October issue) of the Choir Newletter has been posted under “Pages” on the right of this blog!

8. CHOIR SHOES UPDATE

Taylor Hoffman not paid

Susan LaVasseur not paid

Paige Peterson not paid

Cara Willea not paid

London Williams not paid

Derek Casiano not paid

Allyssa Shelton not paid

Brandi Miller paid but no shoes 6.5F

Spencer Smith paid but no shoes 13M

Kym Kremnitzer ordering new size 6 1/2W

Kaylee Streeter ordering new size 8 1/2W

Emily Garrett ordering new size 8 1/2W

Paula Teramoto ordering new size 7 1/2W

MUSIC THEORY:

Treble and Mens: No Theory Yesterday

OTHER THINGS WE DID YESTERDAY:

As usual, we began the day with a series of warm-ups followed by a sight-singing exercise. We have 21 different days of warm-ups (4 different warm-ups each day) and each of the choirs is singing from a different level of difficulty sight reading book.

SONGS PRACTICED YESTERDAY:

Treble Choir: Lo, How A Rose E’er Blooming, Praise His Holy Name

Men’s Choir: Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming, Praise His Holy Name, Jingle Bells

Singers: Veni Sancte Spiritus, Silent Night, How The Grinch Stole Christmas

Acappella: Christus Paradox, Jingle Bells

1. Cheese and Sausage, etc. money is PAST DUE (Money was due Wednesday, Oct. 17th) Checks should be made payable to: Mona Shores Choir. Please convert all cash into one check if possible. This way, students don’t have to worry about losing cash and it makes Mr. D’Oyly’s counting money job less time consuming.

Here is the list of people who have NOT paid as of Wednesday, 4:10pm

ACAPPELLA

Karyn Denning $44.50

Shekinah McBride $25.50

LaPorscha Stewart $22.85

2. Allegro auditions, night one (singing) are Monday. The schedule, with times, is posted on the wall in the choir room. DO NOT MAKE ANY CHANGES. THEY WILL NOT BE HONORED!! The schedule has also been posted here on the blog under “Pages.” The songs for this audition are as follows: Sopranos- “How Lovely to be a Woman” m. 101-end. Altos-”English Teacher m. 96-139. Tenors-”Got a lot of Livin” m. 1-33. Bass-”Put on a Happy Face” m. 5-39. Also guys will learn “Telephone Hour” m. 19-23 (Harvey’s part). You DO NOT need to have these songs prepared in advance of the audition, but it never hurts!

3. The Coffeehouse show performer’s list is posted out in the hallway as well as under “Pages” over on the right of this blog.

4. Reminder: Passports for Brazil must be applied for by the Oct. 31st. The county building is closed on Saturdays. If you cannot get downtown during the week, Muskegon City Hall (near the county building, across from the fire station) will be holding a passport clinic on Nov. 3rd from 8:30am until 2pm. If do not get your passport applied for by Oct. 31, make sure you go to this event and get this done on Nov. 3rd!!!!

5. Regional Honor’s Choir Music is IN! See me to get yours!

6. The updated Singing Tree Student information list (the one I use to place you in the Tree) has been posted under “Pages” in blog. Please check it for any mistakes!

7. CHOIR SHOES UPDATE

Taylor Hoffman not paid

Susan LaVasseur not paid

Paige Peterson not paid

Cara Willea not paid

London Williams not paid

Derek Casiano not paid

Allyssa Shelton not paid

Brandi Miller paid but no shoes 6.5F

Spencer Smith paid but no shoes 13M

Kym Kremnitzer ordering new size 6 1/2W

Kaylee Streeter ordering new size 8 1/2W

Emily Garrett ordering new size 8 1/2W

Paula Teramoto ordering new size 7 1/2W

MUSIC THEORY:

Treble and Mens: Late Start Wednesday; No Theory Yesterday

OTHER THINGS WE DID YESTERDAY:

As usual, we began the day with a series of warm-ups followed by a sight-singing exercise. We have 21 different days of warm-ups (4 different warm-ups each day) and each of the choirs is singing from a different level of difficulty sight reading book.

SONGS PRACTICED YESTERDAY:

Treble Choir: Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming, Jingle Bells

Men’s Choir: Jingle Bells

Singers: What Child, Santa Baby

Acappella: Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming, Veni Sancte Spiritus

1. Cheese and Sausage, etc. money is PAST DUE (Money was due Wednesday, Oct. 17th) Checks should be made payable to: Mona Shores Choir. Please convert all cash into one check if possible. This way, students don’t have to worry about losing cash and it makes Mr. D’Oyly’s counting money job less time consuming.

Here is the list of people who have NOT paid as of Tuesday, 1:31 pm.

ANCHORMEN

Ben Dunlap $86.00

SINGERS

Darrin Longmire $90.00

ACAPPELLA

Karyn Denning $44.50

Shekinah McBride $25.50

LaPorscha Stewart $22.85

2. The deadline is TODAY (Wednesday, Oct. 24) for returning your Elder Beerman/Younkers coupon book or your $5.

3. Allegro auditions, night one (singing) are Monday. The schedule, with times, is posted on the wall in the choir room. DO NOT MAKE ANY CHANGES. THEY WILL NOT BE HONORED!! The songs for this audition are as follows: Sopranos- “How Lovely to be a Woman” m. 101-end. Altos-”English Teacher m. 96-139. Tenors-”Got a lot of Livin” m. 1-33. Bass-”Put on a Happy Face” m. 5-39. Also guys will learn “Telephone Hour” m. 19-23 (Harvey’s part). You DO NOT need to have these songs prepared in advance of the audition, but it never hurts!

4. CHOIR SHOES UPDATE

Taylor Hoffman not paid

Susan LaVasseur not paid

Paige Peterson not paid

Cara Willea not paid

London Williams not paid

Derek Casiano not paid

Allyssa Shelton not paid

Brandi Miller paid but no shoes 6.5F

Spencer Smith paid but no shoes 13M

Kym Kremnitzer ordering new size 6 1/2W

Kaylee Streeter ordering new size 8 1/2W

Emily Garrett ordering new size 7 1/2W

Paula Teramoto ordering new size 7 1/2W

MUSIC THEORY:

Treble and Mens: Unit Two, Ear Training for Lessons 6-9 (Treble Choir Only)

OTHER THINGS WE DID YESTERDAY:

As usual, we began the day with a series of warm-ups followed by a sight-singing exercise. We have 21 different days of warm-ups (4 different warm-ups each day) and each of the choirs is singing from a different level of difficulty sight reading book.

SONGS PRACTICED YESTERDAY: (SEE ABOVE)

Treble Choir: Santa Baby, What Child, Jingle Bells

Men’s Choir: Jingle Bells, Rudolf

Singers: Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming, Praise His Holy Name, What Child

Acappella:What Child, Praise His Holy Name

1. Cheese and Sausage, etc. money is PAST DUE (Money was due Wednesday, Oct. 17th) Checks should be made payable to: Mona Shores Choir. Please convert all cash into one check if possible. This way, students don’t have to worry about losing cash and it makes Mr. D’Oyly’s counting money job less time consuming.

Here is the list of people who have NOT paid as of Monday, 2:07pm.
(Please get this in as soon as possible. We have a $14,000 bill to pay!)

TREBLE

Taylor Bruersma $66.35

Rebecca Buday $75.50

Katie Richards $56.50

ANCHORMEN

Ben Dunlap $86 (left)

SINGERS

Tyler Horringa $50.25

Darrin Longmire $90.00

ACAPPELLA

Karyn Denning $44.50

Shekinah McBride $25.50

LaPorscha Stewart $56.35 (left)

Khari Vladika $204.00

2. Did you sell your Elder Beerman coupon book? If you tried and just can’t sell it, please return it so we can give it to someone else. If you did sell it, please return the $5 ASAP. The deadline is this week Wednesday (Oct. 24).

3. We started a coupon book sale last Friday (Oct. 19th) which will run through Nov. 8th. It is called “Enjoy the City–Lakeshore and Surrounding Areas.” This book is only $20 and is packed full of useful and valuable coupons for many area business establishments. If a student sells 5 books, he/she will get a free one! Also, after selling just two books for the choir, the rest of the books you sell will be profit that will go into an account for YOU!! We get 50% profit per book ($10). You can use this money for our Chicago Trip or our Brazil Trip!

4. Allegro auditions, night one (singing) are less than one week away. The songs for this audition are as follows: Sopranos- “How Lovely to be a Woman” m. 101-end. Altos-”English Teacher m. 96-139. Tenors-”Got a lot of Livin” m. 1-33. Bass-”Put on a Happy Face” m. 5-39. Also guys will learn “Telephone Hour” m. 19-23 (Harvey’s part). You DO NOT need to have these songs prepared in advance of the audition, but it never hurts! If you did not do it yesterday, please add your grade level and your voice part (Sop, Alto, Tenor or Bass) to the Allegro auditions list right now!!!! (See the updated list on the wall. The list is also posted under “Pages” on the right.)

5. Also, please add your voice part (for Tree) on the wall chart for voice parts. Your choices are:

S1 = soprano one (the higher of the two soprano parts)

S2/S1 = soprano two and when there is no soprano two I sing soprano one.

S2/A = soprano two and when there is no soprano two I sing alto.

A = All altos

T1 = tenor one (the higher of the two tenor parts)

T2 = tenor two (the lower of the two tenor parts)

B1/T = baritone who also sings tenor when there is no Baritone.

B1/B2 = baritone who also sings bass when there is no baritone.

B2 = bass (low bass; the lowest of the two bass parts)

Also, check the list to make sure your height is correct.

Failure to do the two things listed above will require me to place you on the floor for this the Tree this year. Today (Tuesday) is the the last day to check the list! DO THIS RIGHT NOW PLEASE!

6. CHOIR SHOES UPDATE

Davros, Arianna not paid (thinks paid)

Jenna Hitsman not paid (did not order shoes. Will bring back other pair)

Taylor Hoffman not paid

Susan LaVasseur not paid

Paige Peterson not paid (thinks she mailed it)

Sofia Thesander (borrowed shoes)

Cara Willea not paid

London Williams not paid

Derek Casiano not paid

Brandi Miller paid but did not receive

Allyssa Shelton owes $25

Jeff Alvesteffer paid but no shoes

Spencer Smith paid but no shoes 12

Kym Kremnitzer ordering new size

Kaylee Streeter ordering new size

Emily Garrett ordering new size

Paula Teramoto ordering new size

MUSIC THEORY:

Treble and Mens: Unit Two, Ear Training for Lessons 6-9 (Anchormen only)

OTHER THINGS WE DID YESTERDAY:

As usual, we began the day with a series of warm-ups followed by a sight-singing exercise. We have 21 different days of warm-ups (4 different warm-ups each day) and each of the choirs is singing from a different level of difficulty sight reading book.

SONGS PRACTICED YESTERDAY: (SEE ABOVE)

Treble Choir: Christus Paradox

Men’s Choir: Christmas Time is Here, Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer, Jingle Bells

Singers: Silent Night, Sweeter Still: A Holiday Carol, Jingle Bells, What Child

Acappella: Silent Night, Sweeter Still: A Holiday Carol, Santa Baby, Christmas Time is Here, Jingle Bells

1. Cheese and Sausage, etc. money is PAST DUE (Money was due Wednesday, Oct. 17th) Checks should be made payable to: Mona Shores Choir. Please convert all cash into one check if possible. This way, students don’t have to worry about losing cash and it makes Mr. D’Oyly’s counting money job less time consuming.

Here is the list of people who have NOT paid as of Friday, 1:50pm.

MONEY OWED FOR CHEESE AND SAUSAGE: (Please get this in as soon as possible. We have a $14,000 bill to pay!)

TREBLE

Taylor Bruersma $66.35

Rebecca Buday $75.50

Allison Cvengros $32.50

Ashley Driza $85.50

Brandi Miller $216.00

Sam Mosley 201.35

Katie Richards $56.50

ANCHORMEN

Ben Dunlap $205.50

Marshall Sarber $136.35

SINGERS

Tyler Horringa $50.25

Darrin Longmire $90.00

ACAPPELLA

Karyn Denning $44.50

Shekinah McBride $25.50

Akree Peterson $70.50

LaPorscha Stewart $395.85

Samantha Tice $189.85

Cora Turrell $60.50

Khari Vladika $204.00

2. Did you sell your Elder Beerman coupon book? If you tried and just can’t sell it, please return it so we can give it to someone else. If you did sell it, please return the $5 ASAP. The deadline is this week Wednesday (Oct. 24).
3. We started a coupon book sale last Friday (Oct. 19th) which will run through Nov. 8th. It is called “Enjoy the City–Lakeshore and Surrounding Areas.” This book is only $20 and is packed full of useful and valuable coupons for many area business establishments. If a student sells 5 books, he/she will get a free one! Also, after selling just two books for the choir, the rest of the books you sell will be profit that will go into an account for YOU!! We get 50% profit per book ($10). You can use this money for our Chicago Trip or our Brazil Trip!

4. Coffeehouse times have been updated as people have dropped, added or shifted around. Auditions are TODAY (Monday). The updated list has also been posted here under “Pages” and on the wall of the choir room. Please be 10 minutes early for your audition.

4. On Friday we handed out prizes from our cheese and sausage sale. If you were absent (and have paid for your fund raising and you are not on the list below) see me after class for your prizes. Otherwise, you will receive your prizes after you pay.

5. We also handed out shoes on Friday. If you were not here, go and get yours on top of the folder cabinets to your left. Each box is labeled with your name. Try the shoes on immediately and let us know right now if there is a problem with the way they fit. If they fit o.k., then pack them back up into your box with all the junk that goes with them and bring them home.

6. Allegro auditions, night one (singing) are one week away. The songs for this audition are as follows: Sopranos- “How Lovely to be a Woman” m. 101-end. Altos-”English Teacher m. 96-139. Tenors-”Got a lot of Livin” m. 1-33. Bass-”Put on a Happy Face” m. 5-39. You DO NOT need to have these songs prepared in advance of the audition, but it never hurts! Please add your grade level and your voice part (Sop, Alto, Tenor or Bass) to the Allegro auditions list right now!!!!

7. Also, please add your voice part (for Tree) on the wall chart for voice parts. Your choices are:

S1 = soprano one (the higher of the two soprano parts)

S2/S1 = soprano two and when there is no soprano two I sing soprano one.

S2/A = soprano two and when there is no soprano two I sing alto.

A = All altos

T1 = tenor one (the higher of the two tenor parts)

T2 = tenor two (the lower of the two tenor parts)

B1/T = baritone who also sings tenor when there is no Baritone.

B1/B2 = baritone who also sings bass when there is no baritone.

B2 = bass (low bass; the lowest of the two bass parts)

DO THIS RIGHT NOW PLEASE!

MUSIC THEORY:

Treble and Mens: No Theory Friday.

TODAY, IN ALL CLASSES, WE SPENT THE CLASS PERIOD KICKING OFF OUR NEW FUND RAISER, HANDING OUT CHOIR SHOES (THEY CAME IN!), HANDING OUT THE PRIZES FROM THE CHEESE AND SAUSAGE FUND RAISER, AND IN THE REMAINING TIME, WE WATCHED ACT II OF THE YOUNG AMERICAN’S SHOW.

OTHER THINGS WE DID YESTERDAY:

As usual, we began the day with a series of warm-ups followed by a sight-singing exercise. We have 21 different days of warm-ups (4 different warm-ups each day) and each of the choirs is singing from a different level of difficulty sight reading book.

SONGS PRACTICED YESTERDAY: (SEE ABOVE)

Treble Choir:

Men’s Choir:

Singers:

Acappella:

1. Cheese and Sausage, etc. money is PAST DUE (Money was due Wednesday, Oct. 17th) Checks should be made payable to: Mona Shores Choir. Please convert all cash into one check if possible. This way, students don’t have to worry about losing cash and it makes Mr. D’Oyly’s counting money job less time consuming. If you have turned in your $$, TODAY you will receive ALL of your prizes.

Here is the list of people who have NOT paid as of Thursday, 3:30pm.

MONEY OWED FOR CHEESE AND SAUSAGE: (Please get this in as soon as possible. We have a $14,000 bill to pay!)

TREBLE

Taylor Bruersma $66.35

Rebecca Buday $75.50

Allison Cvengros $32.50

Ashley Driza $85.50

Nicole Green $80.00

Callie Mahan $290.50

Sam. Mosley $201.35

Katie Richards $56.50

Chelsea Shirley$310.75

London Williams $45.00

ANCHORMEN

Ben Dunlap $205.50

Marshall Sarber $136.35

SINGERS

Kellie Clock short $21.00

Tyler Horringa $50.25

Darrin Longmire $90.00

ACAPPELLA

Courtney Carlson $242.60

Karyn Denning $44.50

Mackenzie Duffy $78.00

Shekinah McBride $25.50

Brook Medendorp $30.50

Akree Peterson $70.50

Oliva Smith $39.60

LaPorscha Stewart $395.85

Samantha Tice $189.85

Cora Turrell $60.50

Khari Vladika $204.00

2. Did you sell your Elder Beerman coupon book? If you tried and just can’t sell it, please return it so we can give it to someone else. If you did sell it, please return the $5 ASAP.

3. Senior Trip Update: I have a link under “Pages” on the right of the blog that has the senior trip cost as well as the itinerary. There is also a link under “Blogroll” to the show we will go and see, “Jersey Boys.” I have also added a link to “Tony and Tina’s Wedding”, the second show that seniors will also see! Student: See #4 below to learn how to reduce the price of your trip.

4. We are starting a coupon book sale on Oct. 19th through Nov. 8th. It is called “Enjoy the City–Lakeshore and Surrounding Areas.” This book is only $20 and is packed full of useful and valuable coupons for many area business establishments. If a student sells 5 books, he/she will get a free one! Also, after selling just two books for the choir, the rest of the books you sell will be profit that will go into an account for YOU!! We get 50% profit per book ($10). You can use this money for our Chicago Trip or our Brazil Trip!

5. The times for the Coffeehouse auditions on Monday are now posted on the wall in the classroom. They also linked under “Pages” on the right of this Blog.

7. If you attended the Middle School Choir Concert, please turn in your program today for +2 points on your grade. It must have been signed by me. Make sure your name is on the program.

8. Seniors in 4th hour: Today (Friday) is the last call for your senior ballots regarding class song, etc.

9. Allegro Bye, Bye Birdie auditions begin one week from this Monday!!! Frankly, due to the over 130 people that are auditioning, accomodating individual schedule requests in nearly impossible. This is why we gave you these audition dates on the first day of school. On the other hand, if you do have a conflict you TRULY feel is unavoidable, please give me a note that describes the conflict and let me know what will work for you. Realize, that NOT auditioning with the other students in your grade level is a disadvantage….Auditions will begin at 3pm each of the three days of the auditions.

10. Choir Executive Board: From Your President: Hello everyone! We had a lot of absences yesterday, so we didn’t get the chance to get much done. We did talk about water bottles, and chose the Verdine style. Please tell your choir: We need 4 more volunteers for the 4pm-6pm shift on Nov. 4th at Yonkers (selling coupon books). We also decided Taco Bowling will be at Sherman. Next meeting: Thurs. Nov. 1st. Thank-You!

11. Chamber Choir today 3pm!

MUSIC THEORY:

Treble and Mens: No Theory Today.

OTHER THINGS WE DID YESTERDAY:

As usual, we began the day with a series of warm-ups followed by a sight-singing exercise. We have 21 different days of warm-ups (4 different warm-ups each day) and each of the choirs is singing from a different level of difficulty sight reading book.

SONGS PRACTICED YESTERDAY:

Treble Choir: Jingle Bells

Men’s Choir: The Sleigh, Jingle Bells

Singers: Jingle Bells, Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer

Acappella: Silent Night, Jingle Bells