The Mona Shores High School Choir

REMINDER: TREE WEEK BEGINS TODAY!!

“EXCELLENCE in anything reaches far beyond the basic levels of training, learning and understanding. Singing the correct notes, rhythms and words is at the BASIC level of music excellence…” -S. Lawton

SINGING TREE TICKET INFORMATION!! Tickets are available at the following locations: The Frauenthal Box office (M-F from 11am-6pm), all Meijer Stores, through Star Tickets (online) or through the call center at 1-800-585-3737. See ticket info. below for the latest ticket count update.

SINGING TREE PARKING INFORMATION: Street parking surrounds the theater with additional parking lots located nearby at 3rd Street and Morris (preffered location) and at 5th Street and Western. Carpooling is highly recommended whenever possible. Here is a link to a map of the immediate area: Frauenthal Parking Map Link

(Here was the ticket status as of 11/17/09):

Almost all of the main floor is sold for all of the performances, except
for the seats with the obstructed view under the balcony.

Thursday ~ we’ve sold 661 tickets, we have 739 to sell, 276 of those are
under the balcony the rest are mostly upper balcony

Friday ~ we’ve sold 1008, we have 410 to sell, 241 of those are under
the balcony and the rest are mostly upper balcony

Saturday 3 pm ~ we’ve sold 744, we have 662 to sell, 260 of those are
under the balcony and the rest are mostly upper balcony

Saturday 7:30 pm ~ we’ve sold 967, we have 456 to sell, 240 of those are
under the balcony and the rest are mostly upper balcony

AFTER TREE PARTY!! Fricano’s is the place to be after the last Saturday Tree performance (December 5, 10:30pm to 12)! For a night of unlimited pizza and pop and some major choir bonding, you can pay $8 in the choir office starting TODAY (Thursday). The deadine is Wednesday, but 1:30pm, so buy your tickets asap before they’re all gone! Be there!

REMINDER!! Students that have not met their financial responsibilities for the choir will not be allowed to be a participant in the program (although they will still be required to attend the event, if they wish to still receive credit for being there. The following attached list is up to date as of Tuesday, Nov. 24th): Past Due List

NEW!! Student Executive Board Check-In Schedule: CLICK HERE!

REMINDER!! Updated Processional line-up order: CLICK HERE!

REMINDER!! Processional Chart in the Frauenthal: CLICK HERE!

REMINDER!! Line Leaders List and Schedule for this Sunday, Nov. 29th at 7pm: CLICK HERE!

REMINDER!! Singing Tree 2009 Guidelines/Rules and SCHEDULE:  CLICK HERE!

REMINDER!! All fees and fines must be paid before you can be a part of Tree 2009. See the updated list: HERE!

REMINDER: THE SINGING CHRISTMAS TREE PLACEMENT CHART CAN NOW BE SEEN BY CLICKING HERE: Tree Chart with Process Numbers. All Freshman Girls as well as 10th grade girls for whom it is their first year in choir, will be placed on the left side of the Tree (if you have a student in this group, you will want to purchase your tickets on the RIGHT side of the Frauenthal (when looking AT the Tree!).

REMINDER!! “TREE” CANNED FOOD DRIVE” - Bring in any 2 non-perishable food items, and receive a small gift in appreciation from the MS Choir Association. Donations will be collected at the Holiday Boutique tables in the Frauenthal lobby, and will be distributed to local relief agencies. A big thank you to Meijer, Inc., for agreeing to match all donated items!

RECORDINGS LINK INFO: Under “Pages” on the right side of this blog, there is a link to all the tree recordings so you can listen/practice/memorize!

LYRICS PRACTICE SHEETS (UPDATED)!! PRACTICE LYRICS SHEETS NOW AVAILABLE HERE AS WELL AS UNDER “PAGES” ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THIS BLOG!!!! A NEW SET OF LYRICS SHEETS CAN ALSO BE FOUND HERE!!

NEW!! HEY just reminding all of you to bring your money for the Double JJ tubing and caroling trip! The money is due by this FRIDAY!

TRIP is on Saturday Dec. 19 Cost-$10. Busing is provided!

 

 REMINDER!! This year some clothing items are available for pre-ordering, to guarantee stock and availability for Christmas. These items are on the form listed HERE as well as under “Pages” on the right side of this blog. (There are extra forms on the piano in the choir room as well). These orders must be picked up at the Cove during the times/days listed on the form.

NOTE: When ordering sweatpants, please specify “Open Leg” or “Banded/Closed Leg” on the order form.

PAST DUE! The next NYC payment WAS DUE LAST WEEK WEDNESDAY.  (Wednesday, Nov. 25th). The total due was $225. There is no payment due for NYC in December. REMINDER: There is a $10 late fee on payments made beyond the deadline.

REMINDER!! The Allegro Camp money is due, NO LATER THAN Dec. 18th. The total amount due is $125. Make checks payable to: Mona Shores Choir

REMINDER! The senior celebration committee is also doing a fund raiser at Pints and Quarts on Dec. 13th and would like some talented singers for that gig also. Sign-up for both events! (see choir room cabinet wall for further information).

REMINDER!! The knitting club is growing! Students meet each week after school to knit (and chat and sometimes eat) from 3pm-4:15pm every Wednesday in the choir uniform. No experience necessary, but please bring a set of needles and yarn. Students are happy to teach you how to knit.

THE CONTEST IS OVER!! Results will be available on Dec. 1st…..!

See the most current update here: http://www.care2.com/schoolcontest/2602552?refer=25534.02.1254706436.024479

REMINDER: We have 2 rehearsals (plus our after school rehearsal on Monday) until Singing Tree Week….!

“EXCELLENCE in anything reaches far beyond the basic levels of training, learning and understanding. Singing the correct notes, rhythms and words is at the BASIC level of music excellence…” -S. Lawton

SINGING TREE TICKET INFORMATION!! Tickets are available at the following locations: The Frauenthal Box office (M-F from 11am-6pm), all Meijer Stores, through Star Tickets (online) or through the call center at 1-800-585-3737.

Here was the ticket status on of 11/17/09):

Almost all of the main floor is sold for all of the performances, except
for the seats with the obstructed view under the balcony.

Thursday ~ we’ve sold 661 tickets, we have 739 to sell, 276 of those are
under the balcony the rest are mostly upper balcony

Friday ~ we’ve sold 1008, we have 410 to sell, 241 of those are under
the balcony and the rest are mostly upper balcony

Saturday 3 pm ~ we’ve sold 744, we have 662 to sell, 260 of those are
under the balcony and the rest are mostly upper balcony

Saturday 7:30 pm ~ we’ve sold 967, we have 456 to sell, 240 of those are
under the balcony and the rest are mostly upper balcony

TREE REHEARSAL TODAY!! Singing Tree rehearsal for EVERYONE (even the orchestra!) TODAY (Monday-1/2 day of school) from 11am-1pm. Then off to Golden Corral for all who sold 4 or more books (see list below).

AFTER TREE PARTY!! Fricano’s is the place to be after the last Saturday Tree performance (December 5, 10:30 to 12)! For a night of unlimited pizza and pop and some major choir bonding, you can pay $8 in the choir office starting TODAY (Thursday). Only 8 days available to purchase, so buy your tickets asap before they’re all gone! Be there!

REMINDER!! “TREE” CANNED FOOD DRIVE” - Bring in any 2 non-perishable food items, and receive a small gift in appreciation from the MS Choir Association. Donations will be collected at the Holiday Boutique tables in the Frauenthal lobby, and will be distributed to local relief agencies. A big thank you to Meijer, Inc., for agreeing to match all donated items!

RECORDINGS LINK INFO: Under “Pages” on the right side of this blog, there is a link to all the tree recordings so you can listen/practice/memorize!

LYRICS PRACTICE SHEETS (UPDATED)!! PRACTICE LYRICS SHEETS NOW AVAILABLE HERE AS WELL AS UNDER “PAGES” ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THIS BLOG!!!! A NEW SET OF LYRICS SHEETS CAN ALSO BE FOUND HERE!!

REMINDER: THE SINGING CHRISTMAS TREE PLACEMENT CHART CAN NOW BE SEEN BY CLICKING HERE: Tree Placement Chart 2009. All Freshman Girls as well as 10th grade girls for whom it is their first year in choir, will be placed on the left side of the Tree (if you have a student in this group, you will want to purchase your tickets on the RIGHT side of the Frauenthal (when looking AT the Tree!).

REMINDER!! Coffeehouse will be here TOMORROW Tuesday evening–7pm in the HS Cafeteria. $5 to get in. Also: All performers! If you have not, already, we need your sound needs NOW, please! (write them down on the sheet on the wall in the choir room) Don’t forget you must set up right after school, be at sound check (follows set-up), and tear down after the show! Spread the word and come support!!!

REMINDER!! This year some clothing items are available for pre-ordering, to guarantee stock and availability for Christmas. These items are on the form listed HERE as well as under “Pages” on the right side of this blog. (There are extra forms on the piano in the choir room as well). These orders must be picked up at the Cove during the times/days listed on the form.

NOTE: When ordering sweatpants, please specify “Open Leg” or “Banded/Closed Leg” on the order form.

REMINDER!! The next NYC payment is due on Wednesday. The total is $225. There is no payment due for NYC in December.

REMINDER!! The Allegro Camp money is due, NO LATER THAN Dec. 18th. The total amount due is $125. Make checks payable to: Mona Shores Choir

REMINDER: All Coupon Book Money is past due. Books were due this past Monday. If you do not meet the final deadline, you will have to pay for the book (if you took one!)

Here is the list of students who are in this category: CLICK HERE (Missing coupon books (updated 11/18 2:42pm)

To see a list of students that sold 4 books and will be going out to eat with us on Nov. 23rd (after our 11am-1pm rehearsal) click HERE.

REMINDER! The senior celebration committee is also doing a fund raiser at Pints and Quarts on Dec. 13th and would like some talented singers for that gig also. Sign-up for both events! (see choir room cabinet wall for further information).

FUND RAISING PRODUCT MONEY PAST DUE!! The due date WAS (Tuesday, October 27th, 2009) by 3PM. If you have not turned in your money, please do so ASAP. We would appreciate checks as opposed to cash whenever possible. Checks can be made out to: Mona Shores Choir.

UPDATED: All students that owe money to the choir (for dry cleaning and the car wash) have now been placed on the fees/fines list with the front office. See the lists under “Pages” on the right of this blog for the most recent updates.

Many forms/fees are past the deadlines. Students are losing one point per day, per late item. Mr. D’Oyly, Mrs. Pattten and I have been updating these late item lists daily for several months and posting them here on the blog. At this time, I am moving the most recent updates all over to the section under “Pages” at the right of this blog. They will no longer be kept up to date here on the blog as this has taken a ton of time. If you see your child’s name on any of the lists, check with your child to see if they have since turned it in, or call the choir office at (231) 780-4711 ext. 8318 for clarification.

The following forms/fees are late from some people: Medical/Information form (green), Permission to Travel form (Orange), Choir Contract (red), Car Wash Money Owed, Shoe/Dry Cleaning Money Owed, CHOIR SHOE MONEY OWED,, and Contacting Mrs. Patten with uniform sizes needed.

If you are having difficulty paying the money, please send a note to this regard with your child to this effect. I also have a limited number of used shoes for students who are in need. Please communicate any unique situations to me–we want to work with you but cannot accomplish this if we don’t know there is a problem.

REMINDER!! The knitting club is growing! Students meet each week after school to knit (and chat and sometimes eat) from 3pm-4:15pm every Wednesday in the choir uniform. No experience necessary, but please bring a set of needles and yarn. Students are happy to teach you how to knit.

THE CONTEST IS OVER!! Results will be available on Dec. 1st…..!

See the most current update here: http://www.care2.com/schoolcontest/2602552?refer=25534.02.1254706436.024479

REMINDER: We have 2 rehearsals (plus our after school rehearsal on Monday) until Singing Tree Week….!

“EXCELLENCE in anything reaches far beyond the basic levels of training, learning and understanding. Singing the correct notes, rhythms and words is at the BASIC level of music excellence…” -S. Lawton

SINGING TREE TICKET INFORMATION!! Tickets are available at the following locations: The Frauenthal Box office (M-F from 11am-6pm), all Meijer Stores, through Star Tickets (online) or through the call center at 1-800-585-3737.

Here was the ticket status on of 11/17/09):

Almost all of the main floor is sold for all of the performances, except
for the seats with the obstructed view under the balcony.

Thursday ~ we’ve sold 661 tickets, we have 739 to sell, 276 of those are
under the balcony the rest are mostly upper balcony

Friday ~ we’ve sold 1008, we have 410 to sell, 241 of those are under
the balcony and the rest are mostly upper balcony

Saturday 3 pm ~ we’ve sold 744, we have 662 to sell, 260 of those are
under the balcony and the rest are mostly upper balcony

Saturday 7:30 pm ~ we’ve sold 967, we have 456 to sell, 240 of those are
under the balcony and the rest are mostly upper balcony

TREE REHEARSAL MONDAY!! Singing Tree rehearsal for EVERYONE (even the orchestra!) on Monday (1/2 day of school) from 11am-1pm. Then off to Golden Corral for all who sold 4 or more books (see list below).

AFTER TREE PARTY!! Fricano’s is the place to be after the last Saturday Tree performance (December 5, 10:30 to 12)! For a night of unlimited pizza and pop and some major choir bonding, you can pay $8 in the choir office starting TODAY (Thursday). Only 8 days available to purchase, so buy your tickets asap before they’re all gone! Be there!

REMINDER!! “TREE” CANNED FOOD DRIVE” - Bring in any 2 non-perishable food items, and receive a small gift in appreciation from the MS Choir Association. Donations will be collected at the Holiday Boutique tables in the Frauenthal lobby, and will be distributed to local relief agencies. A big thank you to Meijer, Inc., for agreeing to match all donated items!

RECORDINGS LINK INFO: Under “Pages” on the right side of this blog, there is a link to all the tree recordings so you can listen/practice/memorize!

LYRICS PRACTICE SHEETS (UPDATED)!! PRACTICE LYRICS SHEETS NOW AVAILABLE HERE AS WELL AS UNDER “PAGES” ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THIS BLOG!!!! A NEW SET OF LYRICS SHEETS CAN ALSO BE FOUND HERE!!

REMINDER: THE SINGING CHRISTMAS TREE PLACEMENT CHART CAN NOW BE SEEN BY CLICKING HERE: Tree Placement Chart 2009. All Freshman Girls as well as 10th grade girls for whom it is their first year in choir, will be placed on the left side of the Tree (if you have a student in this group, you will want to purchase your tickets on the RIGHT side of the Frauenthal (when looking AT the Tree!).

REMINDER!! Coffeehouse will be here next week Tuesday evening–7pm in the HS Cafeteria. $5 to get in. Also: All performers! If you have not, already, we need your sound needs NOW, please! (write them down on the sheet on the wall in the choir room) Don’t forget you must set up right after school, be at sound check (follows set-up), and tear down after the show! Spread the word and come support!!!

 REMINDER!! Masar’s Restaurant is giving $1.50 toward senior celebration this Saturday from 2pm-8pm. Just buy 2 hotdogs and 1 fry or 1 burger and fry!

REMINDER!! Attention Choir Board:

 REMINDER!! This year some clothing items are available for pre-ordering, to guarantee stock and availability for Christmas. These items are on the form listed HERE as well as under “Pages” on the right side of this blog. (There are extra forms on the piano in the choir room as well). These orders must be picked up at the Cove during the times/days listed on the form.

NOTE: When ordering sweatpants, please specify “Open Leg” or “Banded/Closed Leg” on the order form.

REMINDER!! The next NYC payment is due on Wednesday. The total is $225. There is no payment due for NYC in December.

REMINDER!! The Allegro Camp money is due, NO LATER THAN Dec. 18th. The total amount due is $125. Make checks payable to: Mona Shores Choir

REMINDER!! Music in the Moonlight is a coffeehouse-style evening of entertainment showcasing local talent in the community. Come and experience this fun, warm evening on Sat., Nov. 21st at 7:00 PM @ St. Paul’s (across from Hackley Park, Muskegon).

TV 8’s Laura Velasquez will emcee the event and the growing line-up includes: Mona Shores Fiddlers, The Troubadours, Cosmops, Mona Shores Chamber Choir, Muskegon Street Drummers, Orion, Monique Stansell & Courtney Hutson, Marianne Case, Jacob Halmich, Logan White, Brett Dame, Kim Sorenson, Maggie Barnard, Carrie Smith, Austin Fleener, Morgun Fleener, Jared Fleener, Erin Robere, Laurel Burgam and Matt Peterson!

$5 door donations will be taken at the door. Warm beverages and delicious baked goods also available for purchase! Proceeds will fund the Muskegon Episcopal Youth’s 2011 mission trip.

NEW–EXTRA CREDIT!! FREE Concert by Pablo Sáinz Villegas! He has quickly established himself as one of the world’s leading classical guitarists. He has performed in over twenty countries around the globe and on such prestigious stages as New York’s Carnegie Hall and Milan’s Sala Verdi.The concert is being held at First Presbyterian Church 508 Franklin Grand Haven MI 4PM (Mr. D’Oyly’s church) on Sunday, November 22nd. Here is a link for further information: Further Info. He is also the guest artist at the West Michigan Symphony concerts at the Frauenthal this week Friday and Saturday nights.

REMINDER: All Coupon Book Money is past due. Books were due this past Monday. If you do not meet the final deadline, you will have to pay for the book (if you took one!)

Here is the list of students who are in this category: CLICK HERE (Missing coupon books (updated 11/18 2:42pm)

To see a list of students that sold 4 books and will be going out to eat with us on Nov. 23rd (after our 11am-1pm rehearsal) click HERE.

 REMINDER! The senior celebration committee is also doing a fund raiser at Pints and Quarts on Dec. 13th and would like some talented singers for that gig also. Sign-up for both events! (see choir room cabinet wall for further information).  

FUND RAISING PRODUCT MONEY PAST DUE!! The due date WAS (Tuesday, October 27th, 2009) by 3PM. If you have not turned in your money, please do so ASAP. We would appreciate checks as opposed to cash whenever possible. Checks can be made out to: Mona Shores Choir.

UPDATED: All students that owe money to the choir (for dry cleaning and the car wash) have now been placed on the fees/fines list with the front office. See the lists under “Pages” on the right of this blog for the most recent updates.

Many forms/fees are past the deadlines. Students are losing one point per day, per late item. Mr. D’Oyly, Mrs. Pattten and I have been updating these late item lists daily for several months and posting them here on the blog. At this time, I am moving the most recent updates all over to the section under “Pages” at the right of this blog. They will no longer be kept up to date here on the blog as this has taken a ton of time. If you see your child’s name on any of the lists, check with your child to see if they have since turned it in, or call the choir office at (231) 780-4711 ext. 8318 for clarification.

The following forms/fees are late from some people: Medical/Information form (green), Permission to Travel form (Orange), Choir Contract (red), Car Wash Money Owed, Shoe/Dry Cleaning Money Owed, CHOIR SHOE MONEY OWED,, and Contacting Mrs. Patten with uniform sizes needed.

If you are having difficulty paying the money, please send a note to this regard with your child to this effect. I also have a limited number of used shoes for students who are in need. Please communicate any unique situations to me–we want to work with you but cannot accomplish this if we don’t know there is a problem.

REMINDER!! The knitting club is growing! Students meet each week after school to knit (and chat and sometimes eat) from 3pm-4:15pm every Wednesday in the choir uniform. No experience necessary, but please bring a set of needles and yarn. Students are happy to teach you how to knit.

THE CONTEST IS OVER!! Results will be available on Dec. 1st…..!

See the most current update here: http://www.care2.com/schoolcontest/2602552?refer=25534.02.1254706436.024479

REMINDER: We have 3 rehearsal days until Singing Tree Week….!

“EXCELLENCE in anything reaches far beyond the basic levels of training, learning and understanding. Singing the correct notes, rhythms and words is at the BASIC level of music excellence…” -S. Lawton

Excellence in anything reaches far beyond the basic levels of training, learning and understanding. Singing the correct notes, rhythms and words is at the BASIC level of music excellence.

SINGING TREE TICKET INFORMATION!! Tickets are available at the following locations: The Frauenthal Box office (M-F from 11am-6pm), all Meijer Stores, through Star Tickets (online) or through the call center at 1-800-585-3737.

Here was the ticket status on of 11/17/09):

Almost all of the main floor is sold for all of the performances, except
for the seats with the obstructed view under the balcony.

Thursday ~ we’ve sold 661 tickets, we have 739 to sell, 276 of those are
under the balcony the rest are mostly upper balcony

Friday ~ we’ve sold 1008, we have 410 to sell, 241 of those are under
the balcony and the rest are mostly upper balcony

Saturday 3 pm ~ we’ve sold 744, we have 662 to sell, 260 of those are
under the balcony and the rest are mostly upper balcony

Saturday 7:30 pm ~ we’ve sold 967, we have 456 to sell, 240 of those are
under the balcony and the rest are mostly upper balcony

TREE REHEARSAL MONDAY!! Singing Tree rehearsal for EVERYONE (even the orchestra!) on Monday (1/2 day of school) from 11am-1pm. Then off to Golden Corral for all who sold 4 or more books (see list below).

AFTER TREE PARTY!! Fricano’s is the place to be after the last Saturday Tree performance (December 5, 10:30 to 12)! For a night of unlimited pizza and pop and some major choir bonding, you can pay $8 in the choir office starting TODAY (Thursday). Only 8 days available to purchase, so buy your tickets asap before they’re all gone! Be there!

REMINDER!! “TREE” CANNED FOOD DRIVE” - Bring in any 2 non-perishable food items, and receive a small gift in appreciation from the MS Choir Association. Donations will be collected at the Holiday Boutique tables in the Frauenthal lobby, and will be distributed to local relief agencies. A big thank you to Meijer, Inc., for agreeing to match all donated items!

RECORDINGS LINK INFO: Under “Pages” on the right side of this blog, there is a link to all the tree recordings so you can listen/practice/memorize!

LYRICS PRACTICE SHEETS (UPDATED)!! PRACTICE LYRICS SHEETS NOW AVAILABLE HERE AS WELL AS UNDER “PAGES” ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THIS BLOG!!!! A NEW SET OF LYRICS SHEETS CAN ALSO BE FOUND HERE!!

REMINDER: THE SINGING CHRISTMAS TREE PLACEMENT CHART CAN NOW BE SEEN BY CLICKING HERE: Tree Placement Chart 2009. All Freshman Girls as well as 10th grade girls for whom it is their first year in choir, will be placed on the left side of the Tree (if you have a student in this group, you will want to purchase your tickets on the RIGHT side of the Frauenthal (when looking AT the Tree!).

NEW!! Coffeehouse will be here next week Tuesday evening–7pm in the HS Cafeteria. $5 to get in. Also: All performers! If you have not, already, we need your sound needs NOW, please! (write them down on the sheet on the wall in the choir room) Don’t forget you must set up right after school, be at sound check (follows set-up), and tear down after the show! Spread the word and come support!!!

NEW!! Masar’s Restaurant is giving $1.50 toward senior celebration this Saturday from 2pm-8pm. Just buy 2 hotdogs and 1 fry or 1 burger and fry!

REMINDER!! Attention Choir Board:

 REMINDER!! This year some clothing items are available for pre-ordering, to guarantee stock and availability for Christmas. These items are on the form listed HERE as well as under “Pages” on the right side of this blog. (There are extra forms on the piano in the choir room as well). These orders must be picked up at the Cove during the times/days listed on the form.

NOTE: When ordering sweatpants, please specify “Open Leg” or “Banded/Closed Leg” on the order form.

NEW!! The next NYC payment is due on Wednesday. The total is $225. There is no payment due for NYC in December.

NEW!! The Allegro Camp money is due, NO LATER THAN Dec. 18th. The total amount due is $125.

REMINDER!! Music in the Moonlight is a coffeehouse-style evening of entertainment showcasing local talent in the community. Come and experience this fun, warm evening on Sat., Nov. 21st at 7:00 PM @ St. Paul’s (across from Hackley Park, Muskegon).

TV 8’s Laura Velasquez will emcee the event and the growing line-up includes: Mona Shores Fiddlers, The Troubadours, Cosmops, Mona Shores Chamber Choir, Muskegon Street Drummers, Orion, Monique Stansell & Courtney Hutson, Marianne Case, Jacob Halmich, Logan White, Brett Dame, Kim Sorenson, Maggie Barnard, Carrie Smith, Austin Fleener, Morgun Fleener, Jared Fleener, Erin Robere, Laurel Burgam and Matt Peterson!

$5 door donations will be taken at the door. Warm beverages and delicious baked goods also available for purchase! Proceeds will fund the Muskegon Episcopal Youth’s 2011 mission trip.

NEW–EXTRA CREDIT!! FREE Concert by Pablo Sáinz Villegas! He has quickly established himself as one of the world’s leading classical guitarists. He has performed in over twenty countries around the globe and on such prestigious stages as New York’s Carnegie Hall and Milan’s Sala Verdi.The concert is being held at First Presbyterian Church 508 Franklin Grand Haven MI 4PM (Mr. D’Oyly’s church) on Sunday, November 22nd. Here is a link for further information: Further Info. He is also the guest artist at the West Michigan Symphony concerts at the Frauenthal this week Friday and Saturday nights.

REMINDER: All Coupon Book Money is past due. Books were due this past Monday. If you do not meet the final deadline, you will have to pay for the book (if you took one!)

Here is the list of students who are in this category: CLICK HERE (Missing coupon books (updated 11/18 2:42pm)

To see a list of students that sold 4 books and will be going out to eat with us on Nov. 23rd (after our 11am-1pm rehearsal) click HERE.

 REMINDER! The senior celebration committee is also doing a fund raiser at Pints and Quarts on Dec. 13th and would like some talented singers for that gig also. Sign-up for both events! (see choir room cabinet wall for further information).  

FUND RAISING PRODUCT MONEY PAST DUE!! The due date WAS (Tuesday, October 27th, 2009) by 3PM. If you have not turned in your money, please do so ASAP. We would appreciate checks as opposed to cash whenever possible. Checks can be made out to: Mona Shores Choir.

UPDATED: All students that owe money to the choir (for dry cleaning and the car wash) have now been placed on the fees/fines list with the front office. See the lists under “Pages” on the right of this blog for the most recent updates.

Many forms/fees are past the deadlines. Students are losing one point per day, per late item. Mr. D’Oyly, Mrs. Pattten and I have been updating these late item lists daily for several months and posting them here on the blog. At this time, I am moving the most recent updates all over to the section under “Pages” at the right of this blog. They will no longer be kept up to date here on the blog as this has taken a ton of time. If you see your child’s name on any of the lists, check with your child to see if they have since turned it in, or call the choir office at (231) 780-4711 ext. 8318 for clarification.

The following forms/fees are late from some people: Medical/Information form (green), Permission to Travel form (Orange), Choir Contract (red), Car Wash Money Owed, Shoe/Dry Cleaning Money Owed, CHOIR SHOE MONEY OWED,, and Contacting Mrs. Patten with uniform sizes needed.

If you are having difficulty paying the money, please send a note to this regard with your child to this effect. I also have a limited number of used shoes for students who are in need. Please communicate any unique situations to me–we want to work with you but cannot accomplish this if we don’t know there is a problem.

REMINDER!! The knitting club is growing! Students meet each week after school to knit (and chat and sometimes eat) from 3pm-4:15pm every Wednesday in the choir uniform. No experience necessary, but please bring a set of needles and yarn. Students are happy to teach you how to knit.

THE CONTEST IS OVER!! Results will be available on Dec. 1st…..!

See the most current update here: http://www.care2.com/schoolcontest/2602552?refer=25534.02.1254706436.024479

REMINDER: We have 4 rehearsal days until Singing Tree Week….!

SINGING TREE TICKET INFORMATION!! Tickets are available at the following locations: The Frauenthal Box office (M-F from 11am-6pm), all Meijer Stores, through Star Tickets (online) or through the call center at 1-800-585-3737.

Here is the current ticket status (as of 11/17/09):

Almost all of the main floor is sold for all of the performances, except
for the seats with the obstructed view under the balcony.

Thursday ~ we’ve sold 661 tickets, we have 739 to sell, 276 of those are
under the balcony the rest are mostly upper balcony

Friday ~ we’ve sold 1008, we have 410 to sell, 241 of those are under
the balcony and the rest are mostly upper balcony

Saturday 3 pm ~ we’ve sold 744, we have 662 to sell, 260 of those are
under the balcony and the rest are mostly upper balcony

Saturday 7:30 pm ~ we’ve sold 967, we have 456 to sell, 240 of those are
under the balcony and the rest are mostly upper balcony

NEW!! Singing Tree rehearsal for EVERYONE (even the orchestra!) on Monday (1/2 day of school) from 11am-1pm. Then off to Golden Corral for all who sold 4 or more books (see list below).

NEW!! Fricano’s is the place to be after the last Saturday Tree performance (December 5, 10:30 to 12)! For a night of unlimited pizza and pop and some major choir bonding, you can pay $8 in the choir office starting Thursday. Only 9 days available to purchase, so buy your tickets asap before they’re all gone! Be there!

NEW!! ”TREE” CANNED FOOD DRIVE -   Bring in any 2 non-perishable food items, and receive a small gift in appreciation from the MS Choir Association. Donations will be collected at the Holiday Boutique tables in the Frauenthal lobby, and will be distributed to local relief agencies.   A big thank you to Meijer, Inc., for agreeing to match all donated items!

RECORDINGS LINK INFO: Under “Pages” on the right side of this blog, there is a link to all the tree recordings so you can listen/practice/memorize!

LYRICS PRACTICE SHEETS!! PRACTICE LYRICS SHEETS NOW AVAILABLE HERE AS WELL AS UNDER “PAGES” ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THIS BLOG!!!!

REMINDER: THE SINGING CHRISTMAS TREE PLACEMENT CHART CAN NOW BE SEEN BY CLICKING HERE: Tree Placement Chart 2009. All Freshman Girls as well as 10th grade girls for whom it is their first year in choir, will be placed on the left side of the Tree (if you have a student in this group, you will want to purchase your tickets on the RIGHT side of the Frauenthal (when looking AT the Tree!).

NEW!! Choir Board

REMINDER!! This year some clothing items are available for pre-ordering, to guarantee stock and availability for Christmas. These items are on the form listed HERE as well as under “Pages” on the right side of this blog. (There are extra forms on the piano in the choir room as well). These orders must be picked up at the Cove during the times/days listed on the form.

REMINDER!! Music in the Moonlight is a coffeehouse-style evening of entertainment showcasing local talent in the community. Come and experience this fun, warm evening on Sat., Nov. 21st at 7:00 PM @ St. Paul’s (across from Hackley Park, Muskegon).

TV 8’s Laura Velasquez will emcee the event and the growing line-up includes: Mona Shores Fiddlers, The Troubadours, Cosmops, Mona Shores Chamber Choir, Muskegon Street Drummers, Orion, Monique Stansell & Courtney Hutson, Marianne Case, Jacob Halmich, Logan White, Brett Dame, Kim Sorenson, Maggie Barnard, Carrie Smith, Austin Fleener, Morgun Fleener, Jared Fleener, Erin Robere, Laurel Burgam and Matt Peterson!

$5 door donations will be taken at the door. Warm beverages and delicious baked goods also available for purchase! Proceeds will fund the Muskegon Episcopal Youth’s 2011 mission trip.

NEW–EXTRA CREDIT!! FREE Concert by Pablo Sáinz Villegas! He has quickly established himself as one of the world’s leading classical guitarists. He has performed in over twenty countries around the globe and on such prestigious stages as New York’s Carnegie Hall and Milan’s Sala Verdi.The concert is being held at First Presbyterian Church 508 Franklin Grand Haven MI 4PM (Mr. D’Oyly’s church) on Sunday, November 22nd. Here is a link for further information: Further Info. He is also the guest artist at the West Michigan Symphony concerts at the Frauenthal this week Friday and Saturday nights.

REMINDER: All Coupon Book Money is past due. Books were due this past Monday. If you do not meet the final deadline, you will have to pay for the book (if you took one!)

Here is the list of students who are in this category: Click HERE

To see a list of students that sold 4 books and will be going out to eat with us on Nov. 23rd (after our 11am-1pm rehearsal) click HERE.

 REMINDER! The senior celebration committee is also doing a fund raiser at Pints and Quarts on Dec. 13th and would like some talented singers for that gig also. Sign-up for both events! (see choir room cabinet wall for further information).  

FUND RAISING PRODUCT MONEY PAST DUE!! The due date WAS (Tuesday, October 27th, 2009) by 3PM. If you have not turned in your money, please do so ASAP. We would appreciate checks as opposed to cash whenever possible. Checks can be made out to: Mona Shores Choir.

UPDATED: All students that owe money to the choir (for dry cleaning and the car wash) have now been placed on the fees/fines list with the front office. See the lists under “Pages” on the right of this blog for the most recent updates.

Many forms/fees are past the deadlines. Students are losing one point per day, per late item. Mr. D’Oyly, Mrs. Pattten and I have been updating these late item lists daily for several months and posting them here on the blog. At this time, I am moving the most recent updates all over to the section under “Pages” at the right of this blog. They will no longer be kept up to date here on the blog as this has taken a ton of time. If you see your child’s name on any of the lists, check with your child to see if they have since turned it in, or call the choir office at (231) 780-4711 ext. 8318 for clarification.

The following forms/fees are late from some people: Medical/Information form (green), Permission to Travel form (Orange), Choir Contract (red), Car Wash Money Owed, Shoe/Dry Cleaning Money Owed, CHOIR SHOE MONEY OWED,, and Contacting Mrs. Patten with uniform sizes needed.

If you are having difficulty paying the money, please send a note to this regard with your child to this effect. I also have a limited number of used shoes for students who are in need. Please communicate any unique situations to me–we want to work with you but cannot accomplish this if we don’t know there is a problem.

REMINDER!! The knitting club is growing! Students meet each week after school to knit (and chat and sometimes eat) from 3pm-4:15pm every Wednesday in the choir uniform. No experience necessary, but please bring a set of needles and yarn. Students are happy to teach you how to knit.

THE CONTEST IS OVER!! Results will be available on Dec. 1st…..!

See the most current update here: http://www.care2.com/schoolcontest/2602552?refer=25534.02.1254706436.024479

REMINDER: We have 5 rehearsal days until Singing Tree Week….!

SINGING TREE TICKET INFORMATION!! Tickets are available at the following locations: The Frauenthal Box office (M-F from 11am-6pm), all Meijer Stores, through Star Tickets (online) or through the call center at 1-800-585-3737.

NEW!!! IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT VOLUNTEERING FOR THE SINGING CHRISTMAS TREE, FOLLOW THE LINK TO A LIST OF EACH COMMITTEE CHAIR AS WELL AS FOR THE VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR (AND THEIR CONTACT INFORMATION). IF YOU HAVEN’T BEEN CONTACTED YET AND WANTED TO HELP OUT, CONTACT ONE OF THE CHAIRPERSONS OR THE VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR. THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!! HERE IS THE LINK: Tree Committee Chairs 2009

RECORDINGS LINK INFO: Under “Pages” on the right side of this blog, there is a link to all the tree recordings so you can listen/practice/memorize!

REMINDER: THE SINGING CHRISTMAS TREE PLACEMENT CHART CAN NOW BE SEEN BY CLICKING HERE: Tree Placement Chart 2009. All Freshman Girls as well as 10th grade girls for whom it is their first year in choir, will be placed on the left side of the Tree (if you have a student in this group, you will want to purchase your tickets on the RIGHT side of the Frauenthal (when looking AT the Tree!).  

NEW!! PRACTICE LYRICS SHEETS NOW AVAILABLE HERE AS WELL AS UNDER “PAGES” ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THIS BLOG!!!!

NEW!! This year some clothing items are available for pre-ordering, to guarantee stock and availability for Christmas.  These items are on the form listed HERE as well as under “Pages” on the right side of this blog. These orders must be picked up at the Cove during the times/days listed on the form.

NEW!! Music in the Moonlight is a coffeehouse-style evening of entertainment showcasing local talent in the community. Come and experience this fun, warm evening on Sat., Nov. 21st at 7:00 PM @ St. Paul’s (across from Hackley Park, Muskegon). 

TV 8’s Laura Velasquez will emcee the event and the growing line-up includes: Mona Shores Fiddlers, The Troubadours, Cosmops, Mona Shores Chamber Choir, Muskegon Street Drummers, Orion, Monique Stansell & Courtney Hutson, Marianne Case, Jacob Halmich, Logan White, Brett Dame, Kim Sorenson, Maggie Barnard, Carrie Smith, Austin Fleener, Morgun Fleener, Jared Fleener, Erin Robere, Laurel Burgam and Matt Peterson!

$5 door donations will be taken at the door. Warm beverages and delicious baked goods also available for purchase! Proceeds will fund the Muskegon Episcopal Youth’s 2011 mission trip.

REMINDER: All Coupon Book Money is past due. Books were due yesterday. If you do not meet the final deadline, you will have to pay for the book (if you took one!) 

Here is the list of students who are in this category: Click HERE

To see a list of students that sold 4 books and will be going out to eat with us on Nov. 23rd (after our 11am-1pm rehearsal) click HERE.

NEW–EXTRA CREDIT!! FREE Concert by Pablo Sáinz Villegas! He  has quickly established himself as one of the world’s leading classical guitarists. He has performed in over twenty countries around the globe and on such prestigious stages as New York’s Carnegie Hall and Milan’s Sala Verdi.The concert is being held at First Presbyterian Church  508 Franklin  Grand Haven  MI  4PM  (Mr. D’Oyly’s church) on Sunday, November 22nd.

Here is a link for further information: Further Info.

REMINDER! The senior celebration committee is also doing a fund raiser at Pints and Quarts on Dec. 13th and would like some talented singers for that gig also. Sign-up for both events! (see choir room cabinet wall for further information).  

 FUND RAISING PRODUCT MONEY PAST DUE!! The due date WAS (Tuesday, October 27th, 2009) by 3PM. If you have not turned in your money, please do so ASAP. We would appreciate checks as opposed to cash whenever possible. Checks can be made out to: Mona Shores Choir.

UPDATED: All students that owe money to the choir (for dry cleaning and the car wash) have now been placed on the fees/fines list with the front office. See the lists under “Pages” on the right of this blog for the most recent updates.

Many forms/fees are past the deadlines. Students are losing one point per day, per late item. Mr. D’Oyly, Mrs. Pattten and I have been updating these late item lists daily for several months and posting them here on the blog. At this time, I am moving the most recent updates all over to the section under “Pages” at the right of this blog. They will no longer be kept up to date here on the blog as this has taken a ton of time. If you see your child’s name on any of the lists, check with your child to see if they have since turned it in, or call the choir office at (231) 780-4711 ext. 8318 for clarification.

The following forms/fees are late from some people: Medical/Information form (green), Permission to Travel form (Orange), Choir Contract (red), Car Wash Money Owed, Shoe/Dry Cleaning Money Owed, CHOIR SHOE MONEY OWED,, and Contacting Mrs. Patten with uniform sizes needed.

If you are having difficulty paying the money, please send a note to this regard with your child to this effect. I also have a limited number of used shoes for students who are in need. Please communicate any unique situations to me–we want to work with you but cannot accomplish this if we don’t know there is a problem.

REMINDER!! The knitting club is growing! Students meet each week after school to knit (and chat and sometimes eat) from 3pm-4:15pm every Wednesday in the choir uniform. No experience necessary, but please bring a set of needles and yarn. Students are happy to teach you how to knit.

THE CONTEST IS OVER!! Results will be available on Dec. 1st…..!

See the most current update here: http://www.care2.com/schoolcontest/2602552?refer=25534.02.1254706436.024479

REMINDER: We have 7 rehearsal days until Singing Tree Week….!

SINGING TREE TICKET INFORMATION!! Tickets are available at the following locations: The Frauenthal Box office (M-F from 11am-6pm), all Meijer Stores, through Star Tickets (online) or through the call center at 1-800-585-3737.

RECORDINGS LINK INFO: Under “Pages” on the right side of this blog, there is a link to all the tree recordings so you can listen/practice/memorize!

REMINDER: THE SINGING CHRISTMAS TREE PLACEMENT CHART CAN NOW BE SEEN BY CLICKING HERE: Tree Placement Chart 2009. All Freshman Girls as well as 10th grade girls for whom it is their first year in choir, will be placed on the left side of the Tree (if you have a student in this group, you will want to purchase your tickets on the RIGHT side of the Frauenthal (when looking AT the Tree!).

LAST CALL!! We need to have a count of how many students would prefer a vegetarian meal between shows on Saturday for the Tree.

MANDATORY ALLEGRO PARENT MEETING TONIGHT!! A reminder to all ALLEGRO parents. There is a MANDATORY Allegro Parent meeting this Monday at 7pm IN THE CHOIR ROOM (203!!)

LAST DAY– TODAY (MONDAY)!! We are kicked off a coupon book sale on Friday! For seniors going to NYC or Allegros needing money for camp, after selling two books on behalf of the choir, you get the profit for all of the rest of the books you sell. ($10 per book–book costs $20). You must use this money toward your senior trip and/or for Allegro Camp. Everyone who sell 4 books will get lunch FREE at Old Country Buffet after our Nov. 23rd Tree Rehearsal! Everyone who sells 5 books gets one free (which they can sell, keep or give away) For every 10 books sold, students will recieve $10 Visa gift card.

 

All orders AND MONEY must be returned by Nov. 16th!! (That is this week Monday!)

REMINDER! The senior celebration committee is also doing a fund raiser at Pints and Quarts on Dec. 13th and would like some talented singers for that gig also. Sign-up for both events! (see choir room cabinet wall for further information).  

 FUND RAISING PRODUCT MONEY PAST DUE!! The due date WAS (Tuesday, October 27th, 2009) by 3PM. If you have not turned in your money, please do so ASAP. We would appreciate checks as opposed to cash whenever possible. Checks can be made out to: Mona Shores Choir.

UPDATED: All students that owe money to the choir (for dry cleaning and the car wash) have now been placed on the fees/fines list with the front office. See the lists under “Pages” on the right of this blog for the most recent updates.

Many forms/fees are past the deadlines. Students are losing one point per day, per late item. Mr. D’Oyly, Mrs. Pattten and I have been updating these late item lists daily for several months and posting them here on the blog. At this time, I am moving the most recent updates all over to the section under “Pages” at the right of this blog. They will no longer be kept up to date here on the blog as this has taken a ton of time. If you see your child’s name on any of the lists, check with your child to see if they have since turned it in, or call the choir office at (231) 780-4711 ext. 8318 for clarification.

The following forms/fees are late from some people: Medical/Information form (green), Permission to Travel form (Orange), Choir Contract (red), Car Wash Money Owed, Shoe/Dry Cleaning Money Owed, CHOIR SHOE MONEY OWED,, and Contacting Mrs. Patten with uniform sizes needed.

If you are having difficulty paying the money, please send a note to this regard with your child to this effect. I also have a limited number of used shoes for students who are in need. Please communicate any unique situations to me–we want to work with you but cannot accomplish this if we don’t know there is a problem.

REMINDER!! The knitting club is growing! Students meet each week after school to knit (and chat and sometimes eat) from 3pm-4:15pm every Wednesday in the choir uniform. No experience necessary, but please bring a set of needles and yarn. Students are happy to teach you how to knit.

THE CONTEST IS OVER!! Results will be available on Dec. 1st…..!

See the most current update here: http://www.care2.com/schoolcontest/2602552?refer=25534.02.1254706436.024479

REMINDER: We have 7 rehearsal days until Singing Tree Week….!

SINGING TREE TICKET INFORMATION!! Tickets are available at the following locations: The Frauenthal Box office (M-F from 11am-6pm), all Meijer Stores, through Star Tickets (online) or through the call center at 1-800-585-3737.

RECORDINGS LINK INFO: Under “Pages” on the right side of this blog, there is a link to all the tree recordings so you can listen/practice/memorize!

REMINDER: THE SINGING CHRISTMAS TREE PLACEMENT CHART CAN NOW BE SEEN BY CLICKING HERE: Tree Placement Chart 2009. All Freshman Girls as well as 10th grade girls for whom it is their first year in choir, will be placed on the left side of the Tree (if you have a student in this group, you will want to purchase your tickets on the RIGHT side of the Frauenthal (when looking AT the Tree!).

NEW!! We need to have a count of how many students would prefer a vegetarian meal between shows on Saturday for the Tree.

COFFEEHOUSE RESULTS: Have been posted on the wall in the choir room.

NEW!! The MSHS Players fall play, “The Curious Savage” continues TONIGHT at 7:00pm and as well as Saturday night–same time. Student priced tickets are only $5!! Choir students include: Dan Gregoire, Nick Schrier, Jonny Lawton, Laurel Burgam, Kim Sorensen, Franny Kromminga, Maddie Fox and Grady Brinn. Cambria Sobolewski was the Assistant Director. Break a leg everybody. Earn 3 points by attending a writing a review (I’ll be there Friday so you can get me to sign your program if you go that night therefore you will NOT need to write a review–just turn in your signed program with your name on it the next day!)

REMINDER!! A reminder to all ALLEGRO parents. There is a MANDATORY Allegro Parent meeting this Monday at 7pm in the HS Performing Arts Center!!!!

LAST DAY– MONDAY!! We are kicked off a coupon book sale on Friday! For seniors going to NYC or Allegros needing money for camp, after selling two books on behalf of the choir, you get the profit for all of the rest of the books you sell. ($10 per book–book costs $20). You must use this money toward your senior trip and/or for Allegro Camp. Everyone who sell 4 books will get lunch FREE at Old Country Buffet after our Nov. 23rd Tree Rehearsal! Everyone who sells 5 books gets one free (which they can sell, keep or give away) For every 10 books sold, students will recieve $10 Visa gift card.

All orders AND MONEY must be returned by Nov. 16th!! (That is this week Monday!)

REMINDER! The senior celebration committee is also doing a fund raiser at Pints and Quarts on Dec. 13th and would like some talented singers for that gig also. Sign-up for both events! (see choir room cabinet wall for further information).

FUND RAISING PRODUCT MONEY PAST DUE!! The due date WAS (Tuesday, October 27th, 2009) by 3PM. If you have not turned in your money, please do so ASAP. We would appreciate checks as opposed to cash whenever possible. Checks can be made out to: Mona Shores Choir.

UPDATED: All students that owe money to the choir (for dry cleaning and the car wash) have now been placed on the fees/fines list with the front office. See the lists under “Pages” on the right of this blog for the most recent updates.

Many forms/fees are past the deadlines. Students are losing one point per day, per late item. Mr. D’Oyly, Mrs. Pattten and I have been updating these late item lists daily for several months and posting them here on the blog. At this time, I am moving the most recent updates all over to the section under “Pages” at the right of this blog. They will no longer be kept up to date here on the blog as this has taken a ton of time. If you see your child’s name on any of the lists, check with your child to see if they have since turned it in, or call the choir office at (231) 780-4711 ext. 8318 for clarification.

The following forms/fees are late from some people: Medical/Information form (green), Permission to Travel form (Orange), Choir Contract (red), Car Wash Money Owed, Shoe/Dry Cleaning Money Owed, CHOIR SHOE MONEY OWED,, and Contacting Mrs. Patten with uniform sizes needed.

If you are having difficulty paying the money, please send a note to this regard with your child to this effect. I also have a limited number of used shoes for students who are in need. Please communicate any unique situations to me–we want to work with you but cannot accomplish this if we don’t know there is a problem.

REMINDER!! The knitting club is growing! Students meet each week after school to knit (and chat and sometimes eat) from 3pm-4:15pm every Wednesday in the choir uniform. No experience necessary, but please bring a set of needles and yarn. Students are happy to teach you how to knit.

THE CONTEST IS OVER!! We are waiting now to see the results which are being verified.

See the most current update here: http://www.care2.com/schoolcontest/2602552?refer=25534.02.1254706436.024479