The Mona Shores High School Choir

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

We made it!! Congratulations students on making it to our holiday break! You all deserve some time off….so relax and take it easy.

TREE MERCHANDISE: Singing Tree DVD’s, Pictures and CD’s that were pre-ordered will be passed out today in class. We do not have extra DVD’s (you can contact Kevin Burgam directly if you would still like one) nor do we have extra pictures.

All pre-orders that had requested (and paid for) to be mailed will be sent out tomorrow as well.

We do have extra CD’s (they turned out very nice!). They are $15 each and can be purchased in class on Friday if you did not pre-order one.

You can also stop in anytime tomorrow and pick yours up. The most convenient time would be between 1:30pm and 3:00pm.

NEW, TREE HATS!! IF YOU ORDERED A HAT AND DID NOT RECEIVE IT, PLEASE CALL JILL WHITE AT 855-0136. SHE TOOK A COUPLE OF ORDERS BUT MISPLACED THEM AND SHE CAN’T REMEMBER WHO PLACED THE ORDERS!!!

Extra Tree Programs: If anyone wants a Singing Tree Program, their are extras up in the front of the room. There are the small tree pics in them as well. You will want these when you grow old…

WATER BOTTLE $$: The following is list of people who still need to pay for it.

Davros, A
Kurek, s
Mawby, S
Wakefield, L

MISSING TREE FOLDERS/MUSIC:

Folder #81

Katie Daugherty $10.11

Ben Wiener $10.11

Caleb Fiori $10.11

Karyn Denning $10.11

Folder #163

Susan Lavasseur $13.48

Ian O’Neill $13.48

Erin Mickelson $13.48

CHAMBER CHOIR: You were amazing yesterday. I was really, really proud of you! Thanks for singing so soulfully!

BYE BYE BIRDIE:

Don’t forget, we will need your $100 for Allegro Camp by the Wednesday we get back from school.

Allegro Camp Newbies: You are going to be asked (”forced”) to perform for the old Allegros at Allegro Camp. You can do a solo act or form a group with other new Allegros. You can sing, dance, act, be funny, serious, whatever…Start now, over break, putting together you newbie act!

Melanie G. and Mariel G. Please see me today regarding your gig tonight. Thanks again for volunteering your time. Mrs. Sunderhaft/Christiansen is so happy to have you.

SENIOR TRIP BALANCE DUE: BY JANUARY 23RD, 2008!!!!

MUSIC THEORY:

Treble Choir and Anchormen: Unit 4, Lesson 14-15.

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:

On Thursday, in Treble Choir, we continued voice testing/placing voices for our next concert. In the afternoon (3rd and 4th hours) I was out with the Chamber Choir giving two concerts. These classes watched the musical, “Hairspray.”

Treble Choir:

Men’s Choir: Rain Come Down

Singers:

Acappella:

WATER BOTTLE $$: The following is list of people who either need to pick up their bottle (the ones marked “pd.”) or they need to pay for it.

Davros, A
Kurek, s
Mawby, S
Wakefield, L

MISSING TREE FOLDERS/MUSIC:

Folder #81 Katie Daugherty $10.11

Ben Wiener $10.11

Caleb Fiori $10.11

Karyn Denning $10.11

Folder #163 Susan Lavasseur $13.48

Ian O’Neill $13.48

Erin Mickelson $13.48

CHAMBER CHOIR: We also have two concerts TODAY (Thursday, one during the school day, and one in the evening). You will be excused from 3rd through 5th periods on that day. We will not meet this week Friday as it is the last day of school!

BYE BYE BIRDIE: Rehearsals this week:

See the week’s rehearsal schedule under “Pages” on the right of this blog.

***ALSO, I NEED TO SEE THE STUDENT’S GOING TO THE MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR ALLEGRETTO NOTTE ASAP. I NEED EACH OF YOU TO PLEASE GIVE ME A LIST OF YOUR TEACHERS FOR 1ST AND 2ND HOURS.***

TREE MERCHANDISE: Will be available tonight (Thursday) from 5:30p-7:00pm at the front lobby of the school (at the scrip table).

MUSIC THEORY:

Treble Choir and Anchormen: Unit 3 Ear Training Session and Unit 3 Review.

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:

On Wednesday, we continued voice testing/placing voices for our next concert. We completed this task in Men’s Choir, and began singing.

Treble Choir:

Men’s Choir: Rain Come Down

Singers:

Acappella:

WATER BOTTLE $$: The following is list of people who either need to pick up their bottle (the ones marked “pd.”) or they need to pay for it.

Davros, A
Kurek, s
Mawby, S
Wakefield, L

MISSING TREE FOLDERS/MUSIC:

Folder #81 Katie Daugherty $10.11

Ben Wiener $10.11

Caleb Fiori $10.11

Karyn Denning $10.11

Folder #163 Susan Lavasseur $13.48

Ian O’Neill $13.48

Erin Mickelson $13.48

CHAMBER CHOIR: We also have two concerts this week Thursday (one during the school day, and one in the evening). You will be excused from 3rd through 5th periods on that day. We will not meet this week Friday as it is the last day of school!

BYE BYE BIRDIE: Rehearsals this week:

See the week’s rehearsal schedule under “Pages” on the right of this blog.

***ALSO, I NEED TO SEE THE STUDENT’S GOING TO THE MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR ALLEGRETTO NOTTE ASAP. I NEED EACH OF YOU TO PLEASE GIVE ME A LIST OF YOUR TEACHERS FOR 1ST AND 2ND HOURS.***

MUSIC THEORY:

Treble Choir and Anchormen: Unit 3 Ear Training Session and Unit 3 Review.

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:

On Tuesday, we continued voice testing/placing voices for our next concert.

Treble Choir:

Men’s Choir:

Singers:

Acappella:

NEW MUSIC LISTENING AVAILABLE HERE ON THE BLOG:

All the music for our next concert, “…Of Earthly Things” can now be heard here at the blog. Click the first link under “Blogroll” on the right of this blog to check it out! This is going to be a very exciting event

The concert is scheduled for Sunday, March 9th at 7:30pm. It will be held at the Frauenthal Center for Performing Arts in downtown Muskegon. We are combining forces with the middle school choir for this event. There will be nearly 500 Mona Shores singers on stage!!

We are bringing in a guest conductor/composer, Jeffery Cobb to work with our students and conduct some of the concert. To read more about Mr. Cobb, follow the link under “Blogroll.” He will work with the students much of that day on March 9th before the concert. Mr. Cobb is also composing a new piece which we will premier at this concert.

WATER BOTTLE $$: The following is list of people who either need to pick up their bottle (the ones marked “pd.”) or they need to pay for it. Note: These water bottles are made of plastic and are not of the quality of a true “Nalgene” water bottle. They need to be handled with some amount of care. They cannot withstand being dropped or thrown to the ground. Treat them nicely or they WILL break!!

Click Here for an updated water bottle list as of 12/17/07 3pm

MISSING FOLDERS/MUSIC:

Click Here for updated folders list as of 12/17/07 3pm

CHAMBER CHOIR: We also have two concerts this week Thursday (one during the school day, and one in the evening). You will be excused from 3rd through 5th periods on that day. We will not meet this week Friday as it is the last day of school!

BYE BYE BIRDIE: Rehearsals this week:

See the schedule under “Pages” on the right of this blog.

MUSIC THEORY:

Treble Choir and Anchormen: Unit 3 Lessons, 12-13. Also, reviewed work from lessons 10-11.

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:

On Monday, we began voice testing/placing voices for our next concert.

Treble Choir:

Men’s Choir:

Singers:

Acappella:

 

NEW MUSIC LISTENING AVAILABLE HERE ON THE BLOG:

All the music for our next concert, “…Of Earthly Things” can now be heard here at the blog. Click the first link under “Blogroll” on the right of this blog to check it out! This is going to be a very exciting event

The concert is scheduled for Sunday, March 9th at 7:30pm. It will be held at the Frauenthal Center for Performing Arts in downtown Muskegon. We are combining forces with the middle school choir for this event. There will be nearly 500 Mona Shores singers on stage!!

We are bringing in a guest conductor/composer, Jeffery Cobb to work with our students and conduct some of the concert. To read more about Mr. Cobb, follow the link under “Blogroll.” He will work with the students much of that day on March 9th before the concert. Mr. Cobb is also composing a new piece which we will premier at this concert.

WATER BOTTLE $$: The following is list of people who either need to pick up their bottle (the ones marked “pd.”) or they need to pay for it. Note: These water bottles are made of plastic and are not of the quality of a true “Nalgene” water bottle. They need to be handled with some amount of care. They cannot withstand being dropped or thrown to the ground. Treat them nicely or they WILL break!!

Click Here for an updated water bottle list as of 12/13/07 3pm

MISSING FOLDERS/MUSIC:

Click Here for updated folders list as of 12/13/07 3pm

CHAMBER CHOIR: We also have two concerts this week Thursday (one during the school day, and one in the evening). You will be excused from 3rd through 5th periods on that day. We will not meet this week Friday as it is the last day of school!

MUSIC THEORY: 

Treble Choir and Anchormen: No Theory on Friday.

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:

On Friday, we completed our listening session on the concert in all classes.

Treble Choir:

Men’s Choir:

Singers:

Acappella: We began the piece, Rain Come Down

SINGING TREE PRODUCT SALES ORDER FORM: LAST DAY TO TURN YOUR ORDERS IS TOMORROW!! (FRIDAY). Order your DVD’s, CD’s and Pictures NOW and get them for the holidays! Order forms are available in the choir room or in the back of your Singing Tree Program.

COFFEEHOUSE CD/DVD: Would anyone like to have a Coffeehouse CD (compact disc) for $5? Money and order form is due by TOMORROW (Friday). Also, we have the DVD order forms as well now. They are also due by this Friday. The DVD was professionally recorded by Valuez video. The CD was recorded by former student Danny Medema.

DISTRICT SOLO AND ENSEMBLE: Please have your registration fee ($10) to us by TOMORROW (Friday) at the latest. Your accompanist fee will come later ($25). Also, you need to finalize the music you have chosen to sing immediately.

WATER BOTTLE $$: The following is list of people who either need to pick up their bottle (the ones marked “pd.”) or they need to pay for it. Note: These water bottles are made of plastic and are not of the quality of a true “Nalgene” water bottle. They need to be handled with some amount of care. They cannot withstand being dropped or thrown to the ground. Treat them nicely or they WILL break!!

Click Here for an updated water bottle list as of 12/13/07 3pm

MISSING FOLDERS/MUSIC:

Click Here for updated folders list as of 12/13/07 3pm

CHAMBER CHOIR: Will meet today (Friday)! We also have a concert next week Thursday during the school day. You will be excused from 3rd through 5th periods on that day. We will not meet next week Friday as it is the last day of school!

MUSIC THEORY: 

Treble Choir and Anchormen:

Unit 2 Review of Lessons 6-9 and  Unit 3, Lessons 10-11

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:

On Thursday, we organized our folders and distributed all of the new music for our March 9th concert. We talked about this concert and began (in some classes) listening to some of the pieces.

Treble Choir:

Men’s Choir:

Singers:

Acappella:

ALLEGROS:

There is no rehearsal today. The next rehearsal is this coming Tuesday.

Also regarding Allegros, by the last Allegro rehearsal before camp (Thursday, Jan. 10th), we will need you to pay your Allegro Camp Fee ($100).

SINGING TREE PRODUCT SALES ORDER FORM: LAST DAY TO TURN YOUR ORDERS IS TOMORROW!! (FRIDAY). Order your DVD’s, CD’s and Pictures NOW and get them for the holidays! Order forms are available in the choir room or in the back of your Singing Tree Program.

MIDDLE SCHOOL HOLIDAY CONCERT: Tonight!! Just show up and have me sign your program for +2 points on your grade. It is in our high school auditorium at 7:30pm.

CHAMBER CHOIR: Will meet this Friday, back to our normal schedule. We also have a concert next week Thursday during the school day. You will be excused from 3rd through 5th periods on that day.

WATER BOTTLE $$: The following is list of people who either need to pick up their bottle (the ones marked “pd.”) or they need to pay for it. Note: These water bottles are made of plastic and are not of the quality of a true “Nalgene” water bottle. They need to be handled with some amount of care. They cannot withstand being dropped or thrown to the ground. Treat them nicely or they WILL break!!

Click Here For a water bottle list updated 12/12/07

COFFEEHOUSE CD/DVD: Would anyone like to have a Coffeehouse CD (compact disc) for $5? Money and order form is due by TOMORROW (Friday). Also, we have the DVD order forms as well now. They are also due by this Friday. The DVD was professionally recorded by Valuez video. The CD was recorded by former student Danny Medema.

FRICANOS: MONEY PASSED DUE FROM THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE:

McDonald, Mike, LaVasseur, Susan, Salva, Disha, Willea, Cara

DISTRICT SOLO AND ENSEMBLE: Please have your registration fee ($10) to us by TOMORROW (Friday) at the latest. Your accompanist fee will come later ($25). Also, you need to finalize the music you have chosen to sing immediately.

MUSIC THEORY:

Note: We will return to music theory lessons 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:

On Wednesday, we completed watching a “rough copy” of our Singing Tree performance.

Treble Choir:

Men’s Choir:

Singers:

Acappella:

ALLEGRO REHEARSAL TODAY (WEDNESDAY):

TODAY’S SCHEDULE HAS BEEN “TWEAKED” TO FIT IN WHAT WE HAD TO CANCEL YESTERDAY DUE TO THE SCHOOL CALLING A “SNOW NIGHT…”

3:00-3:45  Erin Robere & Adult Octet :

T’Asia, Molly B., Angie W.,Alissa M.,

Pat J.,Tyler H., Matt D., & Tim Z.

Number 19 (“One Last Kiss”)

3:45-4:45: FULL CAST

Number 19 (“One Last Kiss”) & Pick up what we missed yesterday (Adult Chorus-Ed Sullivan)
4:45-5:30: Jillian & Molly W. Only

Numbers 21 & 23 (“What did I ever see in him”duet & Reprise)

Also regarding Allegros, by the last Allegro rehearsal before camp (Thursday, Jan. 10th), we will need you to pay your Allegro Camp Fee ($100).

SINGING TREE PRODUCT SALES ORDER FORM: Is due by this week Thursday. Order your DVD’s, CD’s and Pictures NOW and get them for the holidays! Order forms are available in the choir room or in the back of your Singing Tree Program.

CHAMBER CHOIR: Will meet this Friday, back to our normal schedule.

WATER BOTTLE $$: The following is list of people who either need to pick up their bottle (the ones marked “pd.”) or they need to pay for it. Note: These water bottles are made of plastic and are not of the quality of a true “Nalgene” water bottle. They need to be handled with some amount of care. They cannot withstand being dropped or thrown to the ground. Treat them nicely!

Click Here For a water bottle list updated 12/11/07

COFFEEHOUSE CD: Would anyone like to have a Coffeehouse CD (compact disc) for $5? Money and order form is due by Friday. Also, we have the DVD order forms as well now. They are also due by this Friday.

FRICANOS: MONEY PASSED DUE FROM THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE:

McDonald, M.

LaVasseur, S.

Salva, D.

Willea, C.

DISTRICT SOLO AND ENSEMBLE: Please have your registration fee ($10) to us by Friday (at the latest). Your accompanist fee will come later ($25). Also, you need to finalize the music you have chosen to sing immediately.

CAROLING GATHERING CANCELED: Due to hectic holiday schedules, overworked singers and directors (from Tree Week, Allegros, Euphonics, etc…!) as well as a general lack of interest among some of the choirs, the caroling gathering on Friday has been canceled. Individuals with a strong desire to carry on and carol may plan their own outing!

MUSIC THEORY:

Note: We will return to music theory lessons in a couple of days.

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:

On Tuesday, we began watching a “rough copy” of our Singing Tree performance.

Treble Choir:

Men’s Choir:

Singers:

Acappella:

ALLEGRO REHEARSALS BEGIN TODAY: At 3pm in the choir room. The schedule for today has been “tweaked” just a bit and the new schedule is found below.

3:00-3:45 Kalie B., Molly W., Morgan G. Jillian N.- Numbers 12 and 12A.

3:45-4:15 Erin R.- Number 14

4:15-4:30 Emily Burns, Kalie B., Kellie C.- Number 15

4:30-5:00 Nate A., Chelsie Z., Molly W.- Number 16

5:00-5:30 All adult chorus members- Number 16

Also regarding Allegros, by the last Allegro rehearsal before camp (Thursday, Jan. 10th), we will need you to pay your Allegro Camp Fee ($100).

SINGING TREE PRODUCT SALES ORDER FORM: Is due by this week Thursday. Order your DVD’s, CD’s and Pictures NOW and get them for the holidays! Order forms are available in the choir room or in the back of your Singing Tree Program.

CHAMBER CHOIR: Will meet this Friday, back to our normal schedule.

WATER BOTTLE $$: Anyone have it? The following is list of people who either need to pick up their bottle (the ones marked “pd.”) or they need to pay for it.

Click Here For a water bottle list updated 12/11/07

COFFEEHOUSE CD: Would anyone like to have a Coffeehouse CD (compact disc) for $5? Money and order form is due by Friday.

FRICANOS: MONEY PASSED DUE FROM THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE:

McDonald, M.

LaVasseur, S.

Salva, D.

Willea, C.

DISTRICT SOLO AND ENSEMBLE: Please have your registration fee ($10) to us by Friday (at the latest). Your accompanist fee will come later ($25). Also, you need to finalize the music you have chosen to sing immediately.

CAROLING ANYONE: GET SIGNED UP TODAY FOR THE CAROLING EVENT THIS FRIDAY. WE ARE NOT SURE IF THIS IS GOING TO FLY OR NOT SO WE NEED A REAL COMMITMENT TODAY.

MUSIC THEORY:

Note: We will return to music theory lessons after the completion of the Singing Christmas Tree.

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:

On Monday, the “Euponics” from Albion College were here entertaining us and teaching us about Contemporary Acappella Singing.

Treble Choir:

Men’s Choir:

Singers:

Acappella:

SINGING CHRISTMAS TREE: We did it again! Tree 2007 went off without a hitch and the buzz around town is that this year’s show was one of the best ever!

Thank you volunteers for all your time and talents, for without you, this show simply would not happen. You are appreciated.

And students, you have proven again the level of professionalism that is possible by young people. You entertained us with your voices, as well as your faces. Your singing was from the soul as well as being of QUALITY!! You have upheld the high standards for which our choir is well known—no easy task! Awesome job people.

CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE INVOLVED IN OUR PRODUCTION!

The EUPHONICS ARE IN THE HOUSE: THE EUPHONICS (A 15 MEMBER, ACAPPELLA COLLEGE GROUP FROM ALBION COLLEGE THAT INCLUDE ALUMNI ANNIE GAWKOWSKI!) ARE HERE TODAY, ALL DAY, FOR SINGING AND WORKSHOPS AND WILL HANG OUT WITH EACH CHOIR. THEY WILL ALSO GIVE A CONCERT IN OUR AUDITORIUM AT 7:30PM MONDAY NIGHT. COST $5. THEY TAKE CURRENT AND POP STYLE MUSIC AND TURN THE SONGS INTO ACAPPELLA SONGS AND USE VOCAL PERCUSSION AS WELL. IT’S A STYLE THAT IS REALLY CATCHING ON WITH HS AND COLLEGE PEOPLE ALL OVER THE WORLD! COME AND HEAR THEM ON MONDAY!!!

ALLEGRO MEETING TODAY: At 3pm in the choir room. The meeting will last less than one hour for sure. Rehearsals (following our updated schedule found here on the blog and in hard copy form in class) begin TOMORROW!

CHAMBER CHOIR: Will meet this Friday, back to our normal schedule.

WATER BOTTLE $$: Anyone have it?

COFFEEHOUSE CD: Would anyone like to have a Coffeehouse CD (compact disc) for $5? Money and order form is due by Friday.

MUSIC THEORY:

Note: We will return to music theory lessons after the completion of the Singing Christmas Tree.

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:

On Friday, we went over all the notes from Thusday’s Show and then convered musical odds and ends.

Treble Choir:

Men’s Choir:

Singers:

Acappella: