The Mona Shores High School Choir

UPDATED!! Orders for CDs of all the specialty act “street” photos taken, the Pops Powerpoint, and some performance shots are being accepted now through Wed., May 28th. These $10 CDs will be distributed next Friday, May 30th. If you have any questions, please call Sarah of Hume Photography at 755-3159. Thank you!

REMINDER!! The final Yellow Fever shot clinic will be today (Friday, May 30th), during our rehearsal, which begins at 3:00pm. Did you bring your $90?! Extra yellow fever shot forms are available in the front of the choir room…..

NEW!! The following people needed to make repairs to their choir uniforms. Has it been done?

Nate Ayers-hem pants

Chris Barrett-hem pants

Amanda Beattie-drop Sleaves and needs shoes

Chelsey Boes-Needs a uniform

Violet Brinn-hem skirt

Adam Brown-hem pants

Andrea Cherney-Fix hem/shorten sleeves

Kellie Clock-Needs new skirt/shirt

Jake Dake-needs new pants and shirt

Jillene Dykema-Edwards-needs new skirt

Nikki Fairfield-Press Skirt

Caleb Fiori-??

Mariel Goodman-hem skirt

Ian Hahn-hem pants

Jenna Knapp-Press skirt

Te’Asia Martin-hem sleeves

Colleen Murphy-hem sleeves/needs new skirt

Jill Newton-Needs new skirt

Ian O’Neil-hem left leg

Erin Robere-hem pants

Kyrie Shetterly-hem skirt

Brooke Skocelas-Press skirt

Olivia Smith-Needs new skirt

Cora Turrell-hem skirt and sleeves

Nick Wiener-hem pants

Tim Zinger-needs new pants

REMINDER!! MISSING MEDICAL FORMS/MISSING INTERVIEWS

Missing Medical Forms

Nate Ayers

Blake Fillius

Brittani Hradsky

Allison Keller

Hannah Saheb

Missing Interviews

Hannah Saheb

NEXT BRAZIL REHEARSALS:

Friday 3:00pm-4:30pm

Sunday from 7pm-9pm

OTHER THINGS WE DID DURING OUR LAST REHEARSAL TOGETHER:

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 DURING OUR LAST REHEARSAL TOGETHER

Treble Choir: We continued Final Exam Song Preparations and checked out seniors.

Men’s Choir: We continued Final Exam Song Preparations.

Singers: We continued Final Exam Song Preparations.

Acappella: We continued Final Exam Song Preparations and checked out seniors.

FROM MR. SNELL:

Dear Choir Members:

Thank you so much for the gifts! I can now watch “Deadliest Catch” 24/7. More importantly thank you for everything you have given me these past few months. I cannot even begin to describe how vital your kindness, understanding, and most importantly your patience was to me.

Mona Shores is definitely an amazing place; I have grown fond of it and you all. Keep your commitment to excellence up. I already miss you all; so never hesitate to Facebook me or email me. Thanks again!!

NEW!! MIDDLE SCHOOL CHOIR CONCERT (MINI POPS)TONIGHT!!

7:30PM?? at the high school….FREE and +2 just for going…have me sign your program!

NEW!! Don’t forget (Singers only) to take 2nd Lunch tomorrow, NOT FIRST LUNCH!

LAST CALL…BY FIRST LUNCH TODAY!! DVD’s are $25. Please turn in an order form when you turn in your money. Checks can be made payable to: Mona Shores Choir. We can also accept cash.

UPDATED!! Orders for CDs of all the specialty act “street” photos taken, the Pops Powerpoint, and some performance shots are being accepted now through Wed., May 28th. These $10 CDs will be distributed next Friday, May 30th. If you have any questions, please call Sarah of Hume Photography at 755-3159. Thank you!

REMINDER!! The final Yellow Fever shot clinic will be THIS Friday, May 30th, during our rehearsal, which begins at 3:00pm. Extra yellow fever shot forms are available in the front of the choir room…..

NEW!! MISSING MEDICAL FORMS/MISSING INTERVIEWS

Missing Medical Forms

Nate Ayers

Blake Fillius

Brittani Hradsky

Allison Keller

Hannah Saheb

Missing Interviews

Hannah Saheb

NEXT BRAZIL REHEARSALS:

Friday 3:00pm-4:30pm

Sunday from 7pm-9pm

OTHER THINGS WE DID DURING OUR LAST REHEARSAL TOGETHER:

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 DURING OUR LAST REHEARSAL TOGETHER

Treble Choir: We began Final Exam Song Preparations

Men’s Choir: We began Final Exam Song Preparations

Singers: We began Final Exam Song Preparations

Acappella: We began Final Exam Song Preparations

REMINDER!! DVD’s are $25. Please turn in an order form when you turn in your money. Checks can be made payable to: Mona Shores Choir. We can also accept cash.

UPDATED!! Orders for CDs of all the specialty act “street” photos taken, the Pops Powerpoint, and some performance shots are being accepted now through Wed., May 28th. These $10 CDs will be distributed next Friday, May 30th. If you have any questions, please call Sarah of Hume Photography at 755-3159. Thank you!

REMINDER!! The final Yellow Fever shot clinic will be THIS Friday, May 30th, during our rehearsal, which begins at 3:00pm.

NEW!! MISSING MEDICAL FORMS/MISSING INTERVIEWS

Missing Medical Forms

Nate Ayers

Emily Bourne

Nick Schrier

Olivia Smith

Blake Fillius

Brittani Hradsky

Allison Keller

Hannah Saheb
 Missing Interviews

Hannah Saheb

NEXT BRAZIL REHEARSALS:

Friday 3:00pm-4:30pm

Sunday from 7pm-9pm

OTHER THINGS WE DID DURING OUR LAST REHEARSAL TOGETHER:

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 DURING OUR LAST REHEARSAL TOGETHER

Treble Choir: We began Final Exam Song Preparations

Men’s Choir: We began Final Exam Song Preparations

Singers: We began Final Exam Song Preparations

Acappella: We began Final Exam Song Preparations

NEW!!!

CONGRATULATIONS TO MR. SNELL FOR LANDING HIS FIRST TEACHING JOB AT NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL IN JACKSON, MICHIGAN!!! WE WISH YOU ALL THE BEST AND WE WILL MISS YOU!

REMINDER!! DVD’s are $25. Please turn in an order form when you turn in your money. Checks can be made payable to: Mona Shores Choir. We can also accept cash.

UPDATED!! Orders for CDs of all the specialty act “street” photos taken, the Pops Powerpoint, and some performance shots are being accepted now through Wed., May 28th. These $10 CDs will be distributed next Friday, May 30th. If you have any questions, please call Sarah of Hume Photography at 755-3159. Thank you!

REMINDER!! The Choir Banquet is TONIGHT (Tuesday, May 27th), beginning at 6:00pm at the Muskegon Country Club. The country club does not allow jeans. Most students dress up for this event. We will have dinner, a senior awards presentation and a dance with a DJ. Students should be picked up promptly at 10:00pm (at the latest). Students have prepaid for this event ($5 each) and the Mona Shores Choir Parent’s Association have paid most of the cost.

Directions to the Muskegon Country Club Link:

http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&dq=country+club+loc:+Muskegon,+MI&daddr=2801+Lakeshore+Dr,+Muskegon,+MI+49441&geocode=5110148186667341719,43.214104,-86.308170&ll=43.214104,-86.308170&iwstate1=dir:to&iwloc=A&f=d

REMINDER!! The final Yellow Fever shot clinic will be on Friday, May 30th, during our rehearsal, which begins at 3:00pm.

NEW!! MISSING MEDICAL FORMS/MISSING INTERVIEWS

Missing Medical Forms

Nate Ayers

Emily Bourne

Nick Schrier

Olivia Smith

Nikki Fairfield

Blake Fillius

Brittani Hradsky

Allison Keller

Hannah Saheb

Missing Interviews

Hannah Saheb

NEXT BRAZIL REHEARSALS:

Friday 3:00pm-4:30pm

Sunday from 7pm-9pm

OTHER THINGS WE DID DURING OUR LAST REHEARSAL TOGETHER:

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 DURING OUR LAST REHEARSAL TOGETHER

This past Friday, we had a 1/2 day. We threw a surprise going away party for Mr. Snell complete with cake and punch. Special thanks to choir Moms Rhonda Keller and Deb Patten for all the help!

Treble Choir:

Men’s Choir:

Singers:

Acappella:

 

CONGRATULATIONS MR. SNELL!!!

YOU MADE IT! HAPPY GRADUATION AND BEST WISHES ON FINDING YOUR FIRST JOB!!

REMINDER!! DVD’s are $25. Please turn in an order form when you turn in your money. Checks can be made payable to: Mona Shores Choir. We can also accept cash.

NEW!! Orders for CDs of all the specialty act “street” photos taken and the Pops Powerpoint – as well as the senior Powerpoint – are being accepted now through Wed., May 28th.  These $10 CDs will be distributed next Friday, May 30th.  If you have any questions, please call Sarah of Hume Photography at 755-3159.  Thank you!

REMINDER!! The Choir Banquet is this coming Tuesday, May 27th, beginning at 6:00pm at the Muskegon Country Club. The country club does not allow jeans. Most students dress up for this event. We will have dinner, a senior awards presentation and a dance with a DJ. Students should be picked up promptly at 10:00pm (at the latest). Students have prepaid for this event ($5 each) and the Mona Shores Choir Parent’s Association have paid most of the cost.

UPDATED!! The following people owe us uniform parts/complete uniform:

Pat Jackson-Tie

REMINDER!! The final Yellow Fever shot clinic will be on Friday, May 30th, during our rehearsal, which begins at 3:00pm.

CHANGE IN THE NEXT BRAZIL REHEARSALS:

TODAY!! Friday (half-day) 11:30pm-1:00pm (MEN ONLY!!!!)

Sunday from 2:30pm-4:30pm (WOMEN ONLY!!!).

OTHER THINGS WE DID DURING OUR LAST REHEARSAL TOGETHER:

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 DURING OUR LAST REHEARSAL TOGETHER

Treble Choir: Watched Pop ‘04

Men’s Choir:  Watched Pop ‘04

Singers: Watched Pop ‘05

Acappella: Watched Pop ‘06

REMINDER!! DVD’s are $25. Please turn in an order form when you turn in your money. Checks can be made payable to: Mona Shores Choir. We can also accept cash.

LAST DAY TODAY!! The lost and found from Pop will be here only through the end of the day Thursday. It is ALL located on the front table in class.

NEW!! Orders for CDs of all the specialty act “street” photos taken and the Pops Powerpoint – as well as the senior Powerpoint – are being accepted now through Wed., May 28th.  These $10 CDs will be distributed next Friday, May 30th.  If you have any questions, please call Sarah of Hume Photography at 755-3159.  Thank you!

REMINDER!! The Choir Banquet is this coming Tuesday, May 27th, beginning at 6:00pm at the Muskegon Country Club. The country club does not allow jeans. Most students dress up for this event. We will have dinner, a senior awards presentation and a dance with a DJ. Students should be picked up promptly at 10:00pm (at the latest). Students have prepaid for this event ($5 each) and the Mona Shores Choir Parent’s Association have paid most of the cost.

UPDATED!! The following people owe us uniform parts/complete uniform:

Pat Jackson-Tie

Ashley Lieb-Complete Uniform

REMINDER!! The final Yellow Fever shot clinic will be on Friday, May 30th, during our rehearsal, which begins at 3:00pm.

CHANGE IN THE NEXT BRAZIL REHEARSALS:

Friday (half-day) 11:30pm-1:00pm (MEN ONLY!!!!)

Sunday from 2:30pm-4:30pm (WOMEN ONLY!!!).

OTHER THINGS WE DID DURING OUR LAST REHEARSAL TOGETHER:

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 DURING OUR LAST REHEARSAL TOGETHER

Treble Choir: Finished “Of Earthly Things” DVD, began Birdie

Men’s Choir: Finished “Of Earthly Things” DVD, began Birdie

Singers: Finished “Of Earthly Things” DVD, began Birdie

Acappella: Finished “Of Earthly Things” DVD, began Birdie

REMINDER!! DVD’s are $25. Please turn in an order form when you turn in your money. Checks can be made payable to: Mona Shores Choir. We can also accept cash.

REMINDER!! The lost and found from Pop will be here only through the end of the day Thursday. It is ALL located on the front table in class.

REMINDER!! The Choir Banquet is next Tuesday, May 27th, beginning at 6:00pm at the Muskegon Country Club. The country club does not allow jeans. Most students dress up for this event. We will have dinner, a senior awards presentation and a dance with a DJ. Students should be picked up promptly at 10:00pm (at the latest). Students have prepaid for this event ($5 each) and the Mona Shores Choir Parent’s Association have paid most of the cost.

UPDATED!! The following people owe us uniform parts/complete uniform:

Pat Jackson-Tie

Ashley Lieb-Complete Uniform

REMINDER!! If you had your medical/disciplinary meeting already, and did not bring and/or complete your form and therefore did not turn one in during the meeting, please turn a completed form in immediately. We plan to post a list of those who have not here on the blog on Thursday.

REMINDER!! The final Yellow Fever shot clinic will be on Friday, May 30th, during our rehearsal, which begins at 3:00pm.

NEXT BRAZIL REHEARSALS:

Friday (half-day) 11:30pm-1:00pm AND

Sunday from 2:30pm-4:30pm.

OTHER THINGS WE DID DURING OUR LAST REHEARSAL TOGETHER:

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 DURING OUR LAST REHEARSAL TOGETHER

Treble Choir: Watched “Of Earthly Things” DVD

Men’s Choir: Watched “Of Earthly Things” DVD

Singers: Pop Watched “Of Earthly Things” DVD

Acappella: Watched “Of Earthly Things” DVD

UPDATED!! DVD’s are $25. Please turn in an order form when you turn in your money. Checks can be made payable to: Mona Shores Choir. We can also accept cash.

REMINDER!! The lost and found from Pop will be here only through the end of the day Thursday. It is ALL located on the front table in class.

NEW!! Choir Student Executive Board Meeting TODAY (Tuesday) right after school!

REMINDER!! The Choir Banquet is next Tuesday, May 27th, beginning at 6:00pm at the Muskegon Country Club. The country club does not allow jeans. Most students dress up for this event. We will have dinner, a senior awards presentation and a dance with a DJ. Students should be picked up promptly at 10:00pm (at the latest). Students have prepaid for this event ($5 each) and the Mona Shores Choir Parent’s Association have paid most of the cost.

NEW!! Today we will vote in a mock election. Results will be revealed during the choir banquet next week.

NEW!! The following people owe us uniform parts/complete uniform:

Pat Jackson-Tie, London Williams-skirt and tie, Ashley Lieb-Complete Uniform, Jared Rosema-Tie.

REMINDER!! If you missed, or never signed up for, your medical/disciplinarian meeting, you must sign-up for the last day available (tonight–Tuesday night). All time slots are full, but please double-up and sign-up for a time that already has someone else listed. ALL MEETINGS MUST BE DONE BY THIS TIME. WE CANNOT EXPECT THESE PEOPLE TO CREATE NEW TIMES BECAUSE YOU NEVER SIGNED UP OR YOU FORGOT YOUR APPOINTMENT. THESE MEETINGS ARE MANDATORY! Also, do not forget to bring your COMPLETED medical/disciplinary form with you. Extra forms are available in the choir room.

REMINDER!! If you had your medical/disciplinary meeting already, and did not bring and/or complete your form and therefore did not turn one in during the meeting, please turn a completed form in immediately!!!

REMINDER!! The final Yellow Fever shot clinic will be on Friday, May 30th, during our rehearsal, which begins at 3:00pm.

NEXT BRAZIL REHEARSALS:

Friday (half-day) 11:30pm-1:00pm AND

Sunday from 2:30pm-4:30pm.

OTHER THINGS WE DID DURING OUR LAST REHEARSAL TOGETHER:

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 DURING OUR LAST REHEARSAL TOGETHER

Treble Choir: Pop Set Strike (Tear Down). 

Men’s Choir: Pop Set Strike (Tear Down).

Singers: Pop Set Strike (Tear Down).

Acappella: Pop Set Strike (Tear Down).

Please note that we had posted an incorrect date for the last session of the medical/disciplinarian meetings.

The sign-up sheet had listed the date as May 19th (Monday).

This meeting is really on May 20th (Tuesday).

There are NO meetings this evening (Monday). They all will take place tomorrow. This is the last session for these meetings.

Mr. D’Oyly called each family this afternoon and made them aware of the change. Hopefully, you received this message and have made the switch in your calendar.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

NEW!! OUTSTANDING AND EXHILARATING JOB CHOIRS!!!!

NEW!! DVD order forms are available on the table in the front of the classroom.

 NEW!! Don’t forget to bring home your drums. They are in the choir room now.

NEW!! The lost and found from Pop will be here only through the end of the day Thursday. It is ALL located on the front table in class.

NEW!! Choir Banquet next Tuesday, May 27th, beginning at 6:00pm at the Muskegon Country Club.

ACAPPELLA CHOIR ONLY, SURVEY TODAY!: Did you remember your survey permission slips?

NOTE: SEE PREVIOUS BRAZIL POST BELOW FOR A NUMBER OF IMPORTANT UPDATES.

NEW!! We are down to just 4 girls that still need to sign up in groups of 2 for the homestays…

NEW!! If you missed, or never signed up for, your medical/disciplinarian meeting, you must sign-up for the last day available (tomorrow–Tuesday night). All time slots are full, but please double-up and sign-up for a time that already has someone else listed. ALL MEETINGS MUST BE DONE BY THIS TIME. WE CANNOT EXPECT THESE PEOPLE TO CREATE NEW TIMES BECAUSE YOU NEVER SIGNED UP OR YOU FORGOT YOUR APPOINTMENT. THESE MEETINGS ARE MANDATORY! Also, do not forget to bring your COMPLETED medical/disciplinary form with you. Extra forms are available in the choir room.

NEW!! If you had your medical/disciplinary meeting already, and did not bring and/or complete your form and therefore did not turn one in during the meeting, please turn a completed form in immediately!!!

NEW!! The final Yellow Fever shot clinic will be on Friday, May 30th, during our rehearsal, which begins at 3:00pm.

NEXT BRAZIL REHEARSALS:

Friday (half-day) 11:30pm-1:00pm also,

Sunday from 2:30pm-4:30pm (Reminder to self: Do Memorial Day survey NOW!!).

OTHER THINGS WE DID DURING OUR LAST REHEARSAL TOGETHER:

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 DURING OUR LAST REHEARSAL TOGETHER

Treble Choir: Reviewed Purple People Eater and Opener choreography.

Men’s Choir: Reviewed Hair and Opener choreography

Singers: Reviewed Pinball Wizard and Opener choreography

Acappella: Reviewed Heartbreak Hotel and Opener Choreography