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Week Of February 26: SING!

2/24/2018

CONCERT WEEK!

DID YOU WORK ON YOUR MUSIC?
I hope you had a terrific week off! Our concert is this week...please come back with your music practiced and memorized. It's not too late—practice as soon as you're done reading the announcements!

There are a number of announcements this week as well as confirmations for lunch rehearsals and auditions for solos/speeches. Every announcement is important! Please read thoroughly and carefully.

FILL THIS OUT RIGHT NOW
Confirm your "Sing" T-shirt size here: https://tinyurl.com/singshirts
Shirts are $5; bring your money in this week!

BLOG PEER EDIT: TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY
All classes will complete their blog peer edit on Tuesday or Wednesday in class.

Miss a listening? You can find all pieces on the listening page; click here to go there now.

THIS WEEK'S HOMEWORK
No quiz or homework this week because it's concert week! However, the grading period ends this week; make sure you have all quizzes and homework from previous weeks completed.

SING CONCERTS
This week, we will put the finishing touches on learning our music, because our performance is THIS WEEK!!!

Our guest middle schools are:
Friday 7:30 pm: Castillero Middle School
Saturday 2:00 pm: Piedmont Hills Middle School
Saturday 7:30 pm: Hoover Middle School

Rehearsal and performance reminders:
Thur., 3/1: 6:30-9:30 pm Dress rehearsal. We will take pictures at this rehearsal; bring your black pants/skirts/shoes/tights or socks. Shirts will be handed out this evening.
Fri., 3/2: 6:00 pm call time; we will be done at approx. 10 pm.
Sat., 3/3: 12:30 pm call time. NO ONE LEAVES BETWEEN PERFORMANCES. We will be done at approx. 10 pm.
Remember, all rehearsals and performances are mandatory.

We will be feeding you between the Saturday performances (Mexican food!). Parent help and food donations are needed. Please make sure your parents know about it, and make sure that they sign up: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/20F0948A8A62A1-march

If we cannot get enough signups by Tuesday night, the menu will change to pizza. So....please make sure your parent signs up right now!!

Tickets are on sale: http://www.lincolnperformingarts.com/music-events-and-tickets.html

WORK PARTY
HELP NEEDED WEDNESDAY AFTER SCHOOL! The next work party will be from 2:30-5:30 pm. this Wed., 2/28. We have lots of stuff to do to get ready for "SING" — all hands on deck! Please sign up on the board in Room 91.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE HARMONICS!
Our Music Dept. tour was a wonderful success and I am very VERY proud of the Harmonics for their great behavior and incredible Disney performance! If you'd like to watch, you can do so here: https://www.facebook.com/amksanjose/videos/10216475186779176/

DEBTS
The needle hasn't moved! The debt list is now $14,378.05: tour participants owe $8,922.95 and non-tour students owe $5,455.10. Look at the debt list here.

All students will receive an updated statement next week which will reflect profits for See's Candy and raffle basket donations. Debts must be paid by April 15. After that date, you will be put on the school deficiency list.

"SING" RAFFLE BASKETS
The baskets are still being assembled, so the official tally isn't complete yet. The winners of the donuts and pizza party will be in next week's announcements.

We will pre-sell tickets for the raffle all week long to those who are interested in supporting us. More information coming via Remind!

Mon 2.26
•Welcome back!

Tue 2.27
•Blog Peer Edit
•Advisory Auditions: I Saw Her Standing there, Greatest Show, Ain't No Mountain

Wed 2.28
•Blog Peer Edit
•Advisory Auditions: Speeches; solo coaching as requested
•Lunch: Women (not CU) beginning at 12:05; Men beginning at 12:20.

Thur 3.1
•Lunch: All singers beginning at 12:35 for opener/closer
•Dress rehearsal in theater, 6:30-9:30 pm

Fri 3.2
•Quiz: Romantic
•End of Grading Period
•Sing Performance; 6 pm call

Sat 3.3
•Sing Performance; 12:30 pm call

Mon 3.5
•Hand in music/get new music (Harmonics will hand in music on this day too)
•Theory intro
•Blog Peer Edit makeup

Tue 3.6/Wed 3.7
•Listening
•Watch performance
•SAT on campus (3.7)

Thur 3.8
•Quiz

Fri 3.9
•Listening

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 Alaina Heeren, who sings in Bellissima. Alaina's positive outlook, attention to detail and dedication to excellence is an inspiration to all those around her!

Week of February 12

2/10/2018

THIS WEEK'S HOMEWORK
This week's homework is on the Romantic Period. Due: Thursday, 2/15.

TOUR
We will be rehearsing as follows:
Monday, Feb. 12: Lunch. Solo auditions: after school (beginning after 6th, continuing after 7th)
Tuesday, Feb. 13: Advisory/Lunch
Wednesday, Feb. 14: Advisory
Thursday, Feb. 15: Faculty performance
Friday, Feb. 16: Lunch

Note: If you missed the tour meeting on February 7, the make-up meeting for all travelers and a parent/guardian will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 13, at 4 pm SHARP in Room 40. If you attended the meeting last week, there is no need for you to attend. If you fail to attend, you will not be allowed to travel.

BLOG PEER EDIT: FRIDAY
Our next peer edit will be this Friday! Make sure your blog is ready to grade. Miss a listening? You can find all pieces on the listening page.

DEBTS
The debt list is now $14,378.05: tour participants owe $8,922.95 and non-tour students owe $5,455.10 owed by everyone else. Look at the debt list here.

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 CONCERTS
This week, we will put the finishing touches on learning our music, because our performance is TWO WEEKS AWAY!!!

Our guest middle schools are:
Friday 7:30 pm: Castillero Middle School
Saturday 2:00 pm: Piedmont Hills Middle School
Saturday 7:30 pm: Hoover Middle School

Rehearsal and performance reminders:
Thur., 3/1: 6:30-9:30 pm Dress rehearsal. We will take pictures at this rehearsal; bring your clothes.
Fri., 3/2: 6:00 pm call time; we will be done at approx. 10 pm.
Sat., 3/3: 12:30 pm call time. NO ONE LEAVES BETWEEN PERFORMANCES. We will be done at approx. 10 pm.
Remember, all rehearsals and performances are mandatory.

Solo auditions for "Raise You Up," "Ain't No Mountain" and "I Saw Her Standing There" will be at lunch on Wednesday. Plan accordingly.

We will be feeding you between the Saturday performances (Mexican food!). Parent help and food donations are needed. Please make sure your parents know about it, and make sure that they sign up: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/20F0948A8A62A1-march

Tickets will go on sale on Monday: http://www.lincolnperformingarts.com/music-events-and-tickets.html

"SING" RAFFLE BASKETS
Bring your items THIS WEEK! All items must be received by Thursday, February 15. It's not too late to sign up to bring things: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0e49aba82faa8-2018

I'm still seeking a few parent volunteers to assemble the baskets for us. If your parent can help with that, please have them sign up to be a basket coordinator!

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 next week!

Here are the standings right now (average of items/members)
1st place: 1.8 Estetica
2nd: 1.42 Bellissima
3rd: 1.08 Chamber
4th: 1.16 Women's Choir
5th: .74 Choral Union
6th: .44 Men's Choir

REMEMBER: this will all change when the items are received. If the item is not received, then it won't count! It is not too late to sign up and bring things. Do it now!!

If you are signing up to do something (babysitting, tutoring, etc.), you should create a certificate with these things:
1. YOUR Name
2. Contact info (mobile number and email)
3. Description of service (i.e. 4 hours of babysitting in the Rose Garden area)
4. Expiration date or exact date (i.e. must be used on or before May 15, 2018).

Don't forget: items must come in by Thursday! NO EXCEPTIONS, sorry.

Mon 2.12
•Romantic Period presentation
•Harmonics rehearsal, lunch

Tue 2.13/Wed 2.14
•Listening
•Harmonics: advisory/lunch rehearsal (Tue); advisory rehearsal (Wed)
•Tour Make-up mandatory meeting: Tue., 2/13, 4 pm, Room 40

Thur 2.15
•Harmonics faculty lunch performance
•Last day to turn in raffle items
•Quiz

Fri 2.16
•Blog Peer Edit
•Harmonics rehearsal, lunch

FEBRUARY BREAK!

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 Antonio Solis, who sings in Chamber Chorale. Antonio is always dialed in to rehearsal: prepared, hard-working and incredibly focused on excellence!

Week of February 5

2/4/2018

YEARBOOK PHOTOS!
Our yearbook pictures for choirs will all be taken in class on Monday! It's a 25-pt. assignment, so please make sure you have your performance attire for class. PLEASE make sure everything is nicely ironed/pressed and that you have your shoes and socks/tights. Women: yes, you must wear lipstick but no, your hair does not have to be up. Everyone: hair must be off your face! You will get a few minutes at the beginning of class to change and make sure you look terrific.

All seniors: we will also take individual photos for the end-of-the-year display in the lobby at our Finale Concert. Make sure you look sharp!

THIS WEEK'S HOMEWORK
This week's homework is on intervals. Please wait until after we talk about it in class on the block day before you attempt it. Due: Friday, 2/8 (extra day because of the trip/photos)

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

Remember, you will need to bring a lunch that day. We will be eating in the Rose Garden AFTER the show. Think smart and pack things you can snack on before so you will survive until after!

TOUR
Note: There is a mandatory tour meeting for all travelers and a parent/guardian on Wednesday, February 7, beginning at 7:30 pm SHARP in the Black Box Theater. Please come early to sign in and be seated. At that meeting, you will receive itinerary, packing and last details for our trip, as well as hear from our administration. You must be present for our meeting or you will not be allowed to travel.

If you have not turned in your tour form yet, please be prepared to do so tomorrow (Monday) at lunch. There are over 40 people who have yet to do so; plan to spend all of lunch waiting in line. I *did* warn you...

I need some students for community service! If you are able to help, let me know. You will be needed from 6:30-8:30 pm.

MUSIC BOOSTER MEETING: THURSDAY
A special treat this meeting: our music booster meeting will also be the recital performance for our incoming Tri-M class! Come support our Tri-M students and hear the latest happenings for our department. The meeting will start promptly in Room 40 at 7 pm.

DEBTS
It's a scary number, folks: choir students owe a whopping $17538.94. Most of that is for tour ($11,994.34) but there is still $5,544.60 owed by everyone else. Yikes. Not sure if you owe money? Check this page.

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 next week!

Here are the standings right now (average of items/members)
1st place: 1.73 Estetica
2nd: 1.24 Bellissima
3rd: 1.08 Chamber
4th: .91 Women's Choir
5th: .64 Choral Union
6th: .44 Men's Choir

Mon 2.5
•Yearbook photos (during each class period)
•Last day to turn in tour forms/get cards scanned: lunch
•Extra rehearsal for advanced groups. 6-8 pm Women, 7-9 pm Men

Tue 2.6/Wed 2.7
•Theory presentation
•Listening
•Harmonics: advisory/lunch rehearsal (Tuesday)
•Mandatory Tour meeting (all travelers plus parent/guardian): Black Box Theater, Wed. 2/7, 7:30 pm. Arrive early!

Thur 2.8
•Peter and the Starcatcher field trip, Per. 2-6. Bring lunch.
•Music Booster meeting: 7 pm, Room 40

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

Mon 2.12
•Music History presentation

Tue 2.13/Wed 2.14
•Listening
•Harmonics: advisory/lunch rehearsal

Thur 2.15
•Harmonics lunch performance for faculty/parents

Fri 2.16
•Listening Peer Edit
•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 Angelica Boyzo, who sings in Bellissima. Angelica is a delight to have in class, and is a great colleague and example to her classmates!

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