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WEEK OF JANUARY 29

1/27/2018

THIS WEEK'S HOMEWORK
This week's homework is on note/rest values and working out how many beats are in each measure. Please wait until after we talk about it in class before you attempt it. Due: Thursday, 2/1.

PETER AND THE STARCATCHER FIELD TRIP
There are still a LARGE number of people who need to turn in the permission form and the payment for our field trip. I will be discussing in person with you.

THE TRIP IS NEXT WEEK! Please make sure you have dialogued with all your teachers to make sure you won't be missing something critical.

Can you help us crowdfund for the event? Send this link to your friends and family: https://www.youcaring.com/lincolntheatreandlincolnchoirstudents-1035096/donate/general?utm_source=widget#wp

TOUR: NEXT STEPS
We're off to a great start for our tour performance! If you're going, make sure you've already signed up for the Remind notifications (text @lharmonics to 81010).

Note: There is an all-traveler meeting at LUNCH on Tuesday, beginning at 12:10 SHARP in my classroom. I will hand out and explain the tour forms as well as make sure the rooming lists are correct. Make sure you are there.

DEBTS
It's a scary number, folks: choir students owe a whopping $21,079.94...AND THAT DOES NOT INCLUDE PETER AND THE STARCATCHER. Most of that is for tour ($15622.79) but there is still $5,457.15 owed by everyone else. Yikes.

Debts must be paid by April 15. After that date, you will be put on the school deficiency list.

Please take advantage of the next announcement to help yourself out.

"SING" RAFFLE BASKETS
The ultimate fundraiser! Bring items for the raffle baskets that we'll have at our "Sing" concerts. We are especially seeking big-ticket items: tickets for events, hotel or cabin stays, or gift cards. You'll get a share of the raffle proceeds for the event, based on the number of items you donate.

The obvious is to bring in items that you/your family got for the holidays that you KNOW you'll never use. As an example: if your family received a gift card for a steakhouse and you're vegetarian, or if you got a blender and you never use the one you already have. All items have to be brand-new.

I'm seeking parent volunteers to assemble the baskets for us. If your parent is a raffle expert and can help us with that, please let them know and have them sign up to be a basket coordinator!

Start signing up now! All the details are on this page: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0e49aba82faa8-2018

The class with the biggest average of donations will get a PIZZA PARTY; the class with the 2nd biggest gets donuts. We will divide the number of donations by the number of students, so all classes regardless of size have an even playing field. So, get signed up! Items are due in just two weeks!

LISTENING PEER EDIT MAKEUP
If you were not here on Friday, the makeup peer edit will be this Wednesday at lunch. We will begin at 12:10 sharp. Please be prompt.

Missing a listening? Catch up by listening to all examples on the listening page. Click here to go there now.

Mon 1.29
•Theory presentation

Tue 1.30/Wed 1.31
•Listening
•Mandatory Tour meeting @ lunch (12:10 pm) Tuesday, Room 91
•Makeup Blog Peer Edit, Wednesday at lunch, 12:10 pm

Thur 2.1
•Quiz

Fri 2.2
•Listening Peer Edit

Mon 2.5
•Theory presentation

Tue 2.6/Wed 2.7
•Listening
•Harmonics: advisory/lunch rehearsal

Thur 2.8
•Peter and the Starcatcher field trip, Per. 2-6

Fri 2.9
•Listening
•Harmonics rehearsal, 6:30-9:30 pm

The Unsung Hero is someone who has selflessly gone above and beyond to help, inspire and be a positive example to his/her colleagues.

This week's unsung hero is Zoe Quon, who sings in Choral Union. Zoe is the quintessential team player, who is always willing to go the extra step to take care of everyone around her!

WEEK OF JANUARY 22

1/20/2018

THIS WEEK'S HOMEWORK
Spelling matters! We'll review spelling for this week's homework. The assignment is already live on Classmarker. USE YOUR NOTES!

PETER AND THE STARCATCHER FIELD TRIP
There are still a LARGE number of people who need to turn in the permission form and the payment for our field trip. I will be discussing in person with you.

Can you help us crowdfund for the event? Send this link to your friends and family: https://www.youcaring.com/lincolntheatreandlincolnchoirstudents-1035096/donate/general?utm_source=widget#wp

TOUR: NEXT STEPS
We're off to a great start for our tour performance! If you're going, make sure you've already signed up for the Remind notifications (text @lharmonics to 81010).

Our next rehearsal is next Sunday, 1/28, as follows:
1-4:15 pm: Women
2-5 pm: Men

"SING" RAFFLE BASKETS
The ultimate fundraiser! Bring items for the raffle baskets that we'll have at our "Sing" concerts. We are especially seeking big-ticket items: tickets for events, hotel or cabin stays, or gift cards. You'll get a share of the raffle proceeds for the event, based on the number of items you donate.

The obvious is to bring in items that you/your family got for the holidays that you KNOW you'll never use. As an example: if your family received a gift card for a steakhouse and you're vegetarian, or if you got a blender and you never use the one you already have. All items have to be brand-new.

I'm seeking parent volunteers to assemble the baskets for us. If your parent is a raffle expert and can help us with that, please let them know and have them sign up to be a basket coordinator!

Start signing up now! All the details are on this page: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0e49aba82faa8-2018

SEES CANDY FUNDRAISER
This one has a FAST turnaround. If you are interested (and motivated) to sell See's Candy, pick up a brochure on Monday. Orders are due THIS FRIDAY!

LISTENING PAGE
We've already done four listenings! Our first peer edit is this week (already?!?). Make sure you're caught up and ready to grade.

Missing a listening? Catch up by listening to all examples on the listening page. Click here to go there now.

Remember: at this point in the semester, not doing just *one* assignment can result in an "F" grade. Make sure you're keeping up with your work, but don't be too alarmed if you have a low grade to begin with. As the semester goes by, your grade will go up!

Mon 1.22
•Theory presentation

Tue 1.23/Wed 1.24
•Listening

Thur 1.25
•Quiz

Fri 1.26
•Listening Peer Edit

Sun 1.28
•Harmonics rehearsal, 1-5 pm

Mon 1.29
•Theory presentation

Tue 1.30/Wed 1.31
•Listening

Thur 2.1
•Quiz

Fri 2.2
•Listening Peer Edit

The Unsung Hero is someone who has selflessly gone above and beyond to help, inspire and be a positive example to his/her colleagues.

Our first Unsung Hero of this semester is Tam Nguyen, who sings in Women's Choir. Tam's positivity and great attitude are a breath of fresh air in the room, and her voice has improved so much!

week of JANUARY 15

1/15/2018

THIS WEEK'S HOMEWORK
We will begin this semester by studying the Classical Period. Pick up the handout at the door on Tuesday; don't attempt the Classmarker assignment until you have listened to the presentation!

PETER AND THE STARCATCHER FIELD TRIP
There are still a LARGE number of people who need to turn in the permission form and the payment for our field trip. I will be discussing in person with you.

Can you help us crowdfund for the event? Send this link to your friends and family: https://www.youcaring.com/lincolntheatreandlincolnchoirstudents-1035096/donate/general?utm_source=widget#wp

TOUR REHEARSAL
Our first rehearsal is Saturday, beginning at 9 am sharp and lasting until 1 pm. Bring a snack and a big bottle of water. See you in Room 91.

There might be a couple of openings for the tour. If you are still interested in going, please talk to me IN PERSON on Tuesday or Wednesday.

8TH GRADE VISIT NIGHT
The first recruitment performance of the semester is Tuesday night. Chamber Chorale will perform (no other groups). Call time: 6:30 pm (we will perform at approx. 7 pm)

WEST VALLEY COLLEGE VISIT
The WVC Chamber Singers will give a short presentation on Tuesday; if you would like to watch it, you will be excused from the first 1/3 of 6th period. STRONGLY RECOMMENDED for anyone who is interested in attending West Valley College. You should have gotten the form via Remind today; if not, please fill this out before 7 pm: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdcWZXSptvnrhR5ZrbifkpDJc12xrkagmESWKYHUk_xdFKDgA/viewform

LISTENING PAGE
We've already done two listenings! Make sure you're keeping up with your listening assignments—our first peer edit is already next week!

Tue 1.16/Wed 1.17
•Listening
•West Valley Assembly, 6th per. (beginning)
•8th Grade Visit Night Perf. (Tue.) Chamber Only); 6:30 pm call time

Thur 1.18
•Listening

Fri 1.19
•Quiz

Sat 1.20
•Harmonics Rehearsal, 9am-1pm

Mon 1.22
•Nothing...yet!

Tue 1.23/Wed 1.24
•Listening

Thur 1.25
•Quiz

Fri 1.26
•Listening Peer Edit

The Unsung Hero is someone who has selflessly gone above and beyond to help, inspire and be a positive example to his/her colleagues.

Our first Unsung Hero of this semester is Taylor Hohn, who sings in Chamber Chorale. Taylor is a great contributor to Chamber Chorale, and her willing attitude and great voice are a real asset to our program!

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