Go to: mschoir.blogspot.com  to follow the progress of out tour. The first two posts have already been made! Enjoy.Â
Thanks to all for trying out for solos!
The following students will be singing a solo or a duet in Brazil:
Seasons of Love: 1st one (First Girl Solo): Kalie Bishop, 2nd one (Guys solo): Erin Robere,
3rd one (Girls solo near the end):Morgan Gravlin
Tshosholoza: David Abdelkader
Rain Come Down: Calder Burgam and Nikki Fairfield
City Called Heaven: Te’Asia Martin
Famine Song: Jill Newton and Molly Wiener
Thank you incoming 9th graders for auditioning for a scholarship today. You all did an amazing job!
If you do not receive one this year please keep in mind you can try again next year. Also, once a student receives a scholarship, they cannot win again.
This year’s winners are:
Male: Eric Zokoe
Female: Claire Wilson
Congratulations!
NEW and VERY IMPORTANT!!
There will be a meeting this Thursday (June 12th) at 7pm in the Mona Shores High School Cafeteria (enter at the gym doors).
The meeting will include:
Giving each family 2 copies of the final itinerary (one for the family back home and one for the student going on the tour).
Hand out the Reals (Brazilian Currency) to those that pre-ordered it.
Hand out a phone tree in case of emergencies/let you know when we arrive in and out.
Hand back Passports (with their new Visa stamps).
Answer any questions you might have and anything else I can’t think of right now!
NEW!! Don’t forget to get our school supplies (for the Brazilian Students)Â by our next rehearsal on Wednesday.
REMINDER!! Check out the exciting links to many of the places we will be staying and visiting while in Brazil (under “Blogroll†on the right of this blog). All links start with the word, “Brazil-â€.
REMINDER!! The flight assignments are now posted on the wall in the choir room.
You can also find them by clicking the link below:
REMINDER!! Next Brazil Rehearsal is TODAY (Monday, June 9th), 3pm-4:30pm. There is NO scheduled rehearsal tomorrow (Tuesday).
REMINDER!! The remaining Brazil rehearsals are as follows:
FINAL BRAZIL REHEARSALS
MONDAY, JUNE 9 3PM-4:30PM
(NOTE DATE CHANGE; In place of Tuesday below.)
Tuesday, june 10 CANCELED
Wed, june 11 10am-noon
Thurs, june 12 10am-noon
Friday, june 13 10am-noon
Sunday, june 15 CANCELED
NEW!! Patty Abdelkader had a problem with her phone last week and she had to replace it. HER NEW PHONE NUMBER IS: 231-557-5169. (I believe it is the same number but a new phone!). Sorry for the inconvenience.
REMINDER!! 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
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
Tim Zinger-needs new pants
NEW!! The Pop Theme for next year is: ABC & 123.
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 started our Final Exam Songs
Men’s Choir: We continued Final Exam Song Preparations and voted on the second round of Pop Themes.
Singers: We held an discussion about how we want this ensemble to function next year.
Acappella: We continued Final Exam Song Preparations.
NEW!! Check out the exciting links to many of the places we will be staying and visiting while in Brazil (under “Blogroll” on the right of this blog). All links start with the word, “Brazil-”.
REMINDER!! The flight assignments are now posted on the wall in the choir room.
You can also find them by clicking the link below:
REMINDER!! Next Brazil Rehearsal is TODAY (Monday, June 9th), 3pm-4:30pm. There is NO scheduled rehearsal tomorrow (Tuesday).
REMINDER!! The remaining Brazil rehearsals are as follows:
FINAL BRAZIL REHEARSALS
MONDAY, JUNE 9 3PM-4:30PM
(NOTE DATE CHANGE; In place of Tuesday below.)
Tuesday, june 10 CANCELED
Wed, june 11 10am-noon
Thurs, june 12 10am-noon
Friday, june 13 10am-noon
Sunday, june 15 CANCELED
NEW!! Patty Abdelkader had a problem with her phone last week and she had to replace it. HER NEW PHONE NUMBER IS: 231-557-5169. (I believe it is the same number but a new phone!). Sorry for the inconvenience.
REMINDER!! 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
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
Tim Zinger-needs new pants
NEW!! The Pop Theme for next year is: ABC & 123.
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 started our Final Exam Songs
Men’s Choir: We continued Final Exam Song Preparations and voted on the second round of Pop Themes.
Singers: We held an discussion about how we want this ensemble to function next year.
Acappella: We continued Final Exam Song Preparations.
REMINDER!! The flight assignments are now posted on the wall in the choir room. You can also find them here:
REMINDER!! Next Brazil Rehearsal is TODAY (Friday, June 6), 3pm-4:30pm. There is NO scheduled rehearsal this Sunday!
REMINDER!! The remaining Brazil rehearsals are as follows:
FINAL BRAZIL REHEARSALS
(there is a change!!)
Friday, June 6 3PM-4:30PM
MONDAY, JUNE 9 3PM-4:30PM
(NOTE DATE CHANGE; In place of Tuesday below.)
Tuesday, june 10 CANCELED
Wed, june 11 10am-noon
Thurs, june 12 10am-noon
Friday, june 13 10am-noon
Sunday, june 15 CANCELED
NEW!! Patty Abdelkader had a problem with her phone last week and she had to replace it. HER NEW PHONE NUMBER IS: 231-557-5169. (I believe it is the same number but a new phone!). Sorry for the inconvenience.
REMINDER!! 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
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
Tim Zinger-needs new pants
NEW!! The Pop Theme for next year is: ABC & 123.
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 started our Final Exam Songs
Men’s Choir: We continued Final Exam Song Preparations and voted on the second round of Pop Themes.
Singers: We held an discussion about how we want this ensemble to function next year.
Acappella: We continued Final Exam Song Preparations.
REMINDER!! The flight assignments are now posted on the wall in the choir room. I will also post them here on the blog soon.
REMINDER!! Next Brazil Rehearsal is TOMORROW (Friday, June 6), 3pm-4:30pm. There is NO scheduled rehearsal this Sunday!
REMINDER!! The remaining Brazil rehearsals are as follows:
FINAL BRAZIL REHEARSALS
(there is a change!!)
Friday, June 6 3PM-4:30PM
MONDAY, JUNE 9 3PM-4:30PM
(NOTE DATE CHANGE; In place of Tuesday below.)
Tuesday, june 10 CANCELED
Wed, june 11 10am-noon
Thurs, june 12 10am-noon
Friday, june 13 10am-noon
Sunday, june 15 CANCELED
NEW!! The following student needS to complete their Brazil Payments ASAP. Please contact Patty Abdelkader immediately. HER NEW PHONE NUMBER IS: 231-557-5169.
Victoria Stark
REMINDER!! 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
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
Tim Zinger-needs new pants
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 reviewed Final Exam Songs voted on the Pop Theme for ‘09(2nd round) and then we started exams.
Men’s Choir: We continued Final Exam Song Preparations.
Singers: We continued Final Exam Song Preparations and voted on the Pop Theme for ‘09 (2nd round).
Acappella: We continued Final Exam Song Preparations and voted on the Pop Theme for ‘09 (2nd round).


NEW!!
Congratuations 2008-2009 Scholarship Winners
Violet Brinn
Erin Frutchey
Tina Gutowski
Jessica Hall
Pat Jackson
Brooklyn Medendorp
Justin Meyers
Erin Mickelson
Mariah Perkins
Jessica Possanza
Hannah Rouwhorst
Kendyl White
Lauren Wilbur
Sylvia Yacoub
NEW!! The flight assignments are now posted on the wall in the choir room. I will also post them here on the blog soon.
REMINDER!! Next Brazil Rehearsal is Friday, June 6, 3pm-4:30pm. There is NO scheduled rehearsal this Sunday!
REMINDER!! The remaining Brazil rehearsals are as follows:
FINAL BRAZIL REHEARSALS
(there is a change!!)
Friday, June 6 3PM-4:30PM
MONDAY, JUNE 9 3PM-4:30PM
(NOTE DATE CHANGE; In place of Tuesday below.)
Tuesday, june 10 Canceled
Wed, june 11 10am-noon
Thurs, june 12 10am-noon
Friday, june 13 10am-noon
Sunday, june 15 Canceled
NEW!! The following students need to complete their Brazil Payments ASAP:
Melanie Gardner
Kellie Clock
Alayne Meade
Victoria Stark
Jillene Dykema Edwards
REMINDER!! 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
Tim Zinger-needs new pants
REMINDER!! MISSING MEDICAL FORMS/MISSING INTERVIEWS
- Missing Medical Forms
- Mackenzie Duffy
- Allison Keller
- Hannah Saheb
Missing Interviews
- Hannah Saheb
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 voted on the Pop Theme for ‘09 .
Men’s Choir: We continued Final Exam Song Preparations and voted on the Pop theme for ‘09..
Singers: We continued Final Exam Song Preparations and voted on the Pop Theme for ‘09..
Acappella: We continued Final Exam Song Preparations and voted on the Pop Theme for ‘09.


NEW!! Scholarship auditions are tonight. Be early and dress nicely!
NEW!! The flight assignments are now posted on the wall in the choir room. I will also post them here on the blog soon.
REMINDER!! Next Brazil Rehearsal is Friday, June 6, 3pm-4:30pm. There is NO scheduled rehearsal this Sunday!
REMINDER!! The remaining Brazil rehearsals are as follows:
FINAL BRAZIL REHEARSALS
(there is a change!!)
Friday, June 6 3PM-4:30PM
MONDAY, JUNE 9 3PM-4:30PM
(NOTE DATE CHANGE; In place of Tuesday below.)
Tuesday, june 10 Canceled
Wed, june 11 10am-noon
Thurs, june 12 10am-noon
Friday, june 13 10am-noon
Sunday, june 15 Canceled
NEW!! The following students need to complete their Brazil Payments ASAP:
Melanie Gardner
Kellie Clock
Alayne Meade
Victoria Stark
Jillene Dykema Edwards
REMINDER!! 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
Tim Zinger-needs new pants
REMINDER!! MISSING MEDICAL FORMS/MISSING INTERVIEWS
- Missing Medical Forms
- Mackenzie Duffy
- Allison Keller
- Hannah Saheb
Missing Interviews
- Hannah Saheb
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 .
Men’s Choir: We continued Final Exam Song Preparations.
Singers: We continued Final Exam Song Preparations.
Acappella: We watched the Pop video. Mr. Lawton and Mr. D’Oyly had to attend graduation rehearsal downtown.