Weekly Announcements

Week Of April 23

4/22/2018

CMEA
Congratulations on wonderful performances at CMEA! I am very proud of all of you for your hard work of last week, and your stellar performances on Saturday! You can look at pdfs of the score sheets here.

AUDITIONS FOR 2018-19
The callback list for next year will be available at 6 pm on Monday, April 30. Callbacks will be held on Monday, May 7, from 5-6 pm (Chamber Chorale/Bellissima) and 6-7 pm (Estetica). You must be present to be considered.

GRADES
Sorry for the wait. I am updating grades and will send you a message via Remind when all has been updated.

DEBTS
The debt list is now $10,715.78. Look at the debt list here.

Debt can be paid with PayPal, cash, credit card (bring with you on Tuesday or Wednesday to class) or check (payable to Lincoln High School). If you want to use PayPal, please send money to lincolnhsmusicboosters@gmail.com. I will be submitting the debt list after school on Wednesday. Please get your debt paid by then or your name will be placed on the school deficiency list.

ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Our final fundraiser of the year: an old-fashioned ice-cream social! It will be on Thursday, May 17, from 4-6 pm, and will also feature the final performance of the Harmonics (beginning at 5:15 pm).

Tickets cost $7, which gets guests 2 big scoops of ice cream and unlimited toppings! Students will get $5 for each ticket they sell for their account. Tickets will go on sale on April 2 and must be purchased in advance (so we know how much to buy!) If people complain that it is too much money, you can remind them that it *is* a fundraiser/performance AND...UNLIMITED TOPPINGS!!

Sign up to bring toppings! http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0e49aba82faa8-icecream

FINALE CONCERTS
Can you believe it's already time to talk about it?? This year has flown by!

Classical Choirs: Thursday, May 3, St. Joseph's Cathedral, 7:30 pm

Estetica: Saturday, May 5, Black Box Theater, 7:30 pm

We will need significant parent help to finish the year. Please stay tuned for the signupgenius and further information which will be available this week.

Mon 4.23
•Listen to CMEA recordings
•Theory intro

Tue 4.24/Wed 4.25
•Listening
•2017-18 Auditions (new/incoming students), after school Tuesday

Thur 4.26
•Quiz

Fri 4.27
•Listening

Mon 4.30
•Men: lunch rehearsal

Tue 5.1/Wed 5.2
•Listening
•Women: lunch rehearsal (Tue)
•All: lunch rehearsal: combined piece

Thur 5.3
•Quiz
•Finale Concert

Fri 5.4
•Hand in music
•Estetica: lunch rehearsal

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 Miranda Rojas, who sings in Choral Union. Miranda has worked very hard to improve her voice, and is always dialed in to giving her best in class!

WEEK OF APRIL 2

4/1/2018

THIS WEEK'S HOMEWORK
This week's homework instructions will be presented in class on Monday. Deadline to complete: Thursday, before the quiz.

DEBTS
The debt list is now $12,524.48: tour participants owe $7661.90 and non-tour students owe $4862.58. Look at the debt list here.

Debts must be paid by April 16. After that date, you will be put on the school deficiency list.

"42ND STREET"
The last day to do your extra credit is today for 5 listening XCR points! Click here for the extra credit form link.

FUNDRAISERS
Orders for both the coffee and first aid kids are due on or before Thursday, 4/5. Make sure you bring in your forms and payments!

BLOG PEER EDIT
The makeup for last week's blog peer edit will be held Wednesday at lunch.If you've missed a listening, be sure to go to the listening page.

ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Our final fundraiser of the year: an old-fashioned ice-cream social! It will be on Thursday, May 17, from 4-6 pm, and will also feature the final performance of the Harmonics (beginning at 5:15 pm).

Tickets cost $7, which gets guests 2 big scoops of ice cream and unlimited toppings! Students will get $5 for each ticket they sell for their account. Tickets will go on sale on April 2 and must be purchased in advance (so we know how much to buy!) If people complain that it is too much money, you can remind them that it *is* a fundraiser/performance AND...UNLIMITED TOPPINGS!!

Sign up to bring toppings! http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0e49aba82faa8-icecream

CMEA
A reminder again that our mandatory CMEA performance will be held on Saturday, April 21 at Graham Middle School, 1175 Castro St, Mountain View, CA 94040. You will be done approximately 1 hour after your performance time.

Please fill out this form so I know if you need a ride or not. If I do not hear from you by Wednesday, I will assume that you are providing your own ride.
https://tinyurl.com/cmearides

FINALE CONCERTS
Can you believe it's already time to talk about it?? This year has flown by!

Classical Choirs: Thursday, May 3, St. Joseph's Cathedral
Estetica: Saturday, May 5, Black Box Theater

Make sure you tell your parents/guardians about the date change.

Enjoy your week off!

Mon 4.2
•Theory intro

Tue 4.3/Wed 4.4
•Listening
•Peer edit makeup: WED (not Tue), lunch

Thur 4.5
•Quiz
•Fundraiser orders due

Fri 4.6
•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 Alexis Halpern, who sings in Chamber Chorale. Alexis is one of the hardest working people I know, and is invested in making everyone around her a success as well!

week of march 26

3/25/2018

THIS WEEK'S HOMEWORK
This week's homework instructions will be presented in class on Monday. Deadline to complete: Thursday, before the quiz.

DEBTS
The debt list is now $12,524.48: tour participants owe $7661.90 and non-tour students owe $4862.58. Look at the debt list here.

Debts must be paid by April 16. After that date, you will be put on the school deficiency list.

"42ND STREET"/ORCHESTRA CONCERT
Come see the show and get 5 listening XCR points! It runs from March 22-31. Get your tickets early--you can buy them at www.lincolnperformingarts.com. It is selling fast, so if you want a ticket, buy one at lunch from the theater box office or online.

You can also watch the orchestra concert on Monday for extra credit.

Click here for the extra credit form link.

WORK PARTY
The next one is this Thursday from 3:15-6:15 pm. Use this opportunity for extra credit/performance make-up/scholarship hours.

FUNDRAISERS
Our next two fundraisers start this week! Pick up your brochures to sell coffee or first aid kits. Details will be given in class. Take one or both order forms! Orders are due on or before next Thursday, 4/5.

BLOG PEER EDIT
The next blog peer edit approaches this Friday, March 30. Make sure you've updated your blog and that you're ready to go.

If you've missed a listening, be sure to go to the listening page.

ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Our final fundraiser of the year: an old-fashioned ice-cream social! It will be on Thursday, May 17, from 4-6 pm, and will also feature the final performance of the Harmonics (beginning at 5:15 pm).

Tickets cost $7, which gets guests 2 big scoops of ice cream and unlimited toppings! Students will get $5 for each ticket they sell for their account. Tickets will go on sale on April 2 and must be purchased in advance (so we know how much to buy!) If people complain that it is too much money, you can remind them that it *is* a fundraiser/performance AND...UNLIMITED TOPPINGS!!

Sign up to bring toppings! http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0e49aba82faa8-icecream

2018-19 CHOIRS
Let me know what your intentions are for next year: https://tinyurl.com/1819choirs Remember, this is an assignment, so please get it done ASAP.

More information about the audition process will be coming soon.

CMEA
A reminder again that our mandatory CMEA performance will be held on Saturday, April 21 at Graham Middle School, 1175 Castro St, Mountain View, CA 94040. You will be done approximately 1 hour after your performance time.

Please fill out this form so I know if you need a ride or not (*I HAVE ONLY HEARD FROM 10 PEOPLE!!):
https://tinyurl.com/cmearides

FINALE CONCERTS
Can you believe it's already time to talk about it?? This year has flown by!

Classical Choirs: Thursday, May 3, St. Joseph's Cathedral
Estetica: Saturday, May 5, Black Box Theater

Make sure you tell your parents/guardians about the date change.

Mon 3.26
•Theory intro
•Orchestra Spring Concert (Bellissima, Estetica, Chamber Chorale only. Call 5 pm)
•First Aid Kit/Coffee fundraisers begin

Tue 3.27/Wed 3.28
•Listening

Thur 3.29
•Quiz
•Work Party: 3:15-6:15 pm

Fri 3.30
•Listening
•Blog Peer Edit

Mon 4.2
•Theory intro

Tue 4.3/Wed 4.4
•Listening

Thur 4.5
•Quiz
•Fundraiser orders due

Fri 4.6
•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 Cristian Salvador, who sings in Men's Choir. Cristian did a beautiful job as one of our "Sing" solos, and is working hard every day to better himself!

week of march 19

3/18/2018

SING SHIRTS
Any unpaid shirt debts were added to your account statements. Updated statements will be emailed on Monday afternoon. If you didn't get a statement or need another copy, send an email to lincolnchoiracs @ gmail.com.

THIS WEEK'S HOMEWORK
This week's homework instructions will be presented in class on Monday. Deadline to complete: Thursday, before the quiz.

DEBTS
The debt list is now $12,524.48: tour participants owe $7661.90 and non-tour students owe $4862.58. 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.

"42ND STREET" OPENS NEXT WEEK!
Come see the show and get 5 listening XCR points! It runs from March 22-31. Get your tickets early--you can buy them at www.lincolnperformingarts.com. If you bought a ticket from me for opening night: meet me in my classroom at 7:15 pm to get your ticket.

ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Our final fundraiser of the year: an old-fashioned ice-cream social! It will be on Thursday, May 17, from 4-6 pm, and will also feature the final performance of the Harmonics (beginning at 5:15 pm).

Tickets cost $7, which gets guests 2 big scoops of ice cream and unlimited toppings! Students will get $5 for each ticket they sell for their account. Tickets will go on sale on April 2 and must be purchased in advance (so we know how much to buy!) If people complain that it is too much money, you can remind them that it *is* a fundraiser/performance AND...UNLIMITED TOPPINGS!!

Sign up to bring toppings! http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0e49aba82faa8-icecream

2018-19 CHOIRS
Let me know what your intentions are for next year: https://tinyurl.com/1819choirs Remember, this is an assignment, so please get it done ASAP.

More information about the audition process will be coming soon.

CMEA
A reminder again that our mandatory CMEA performance will be held on Saturday, April 21 at Graham Middle School, 1175 Castro St, Mountain View, CA 94040. Call/performance times are as follows:

Ensemble	Call Time	Perf. Time
Bellissima	10:15	11:05
Women's Ens	12:30	1:55
Chamber Chor	12:45	3:20
Men's Ens	1:00	4:20

You will be done approximately 1 hour after your performance time.

Please fill out this form so I know if you need a ride or not:
https://tinyurl.com/cmearides

Mon 3.19
•History intro

Tue 3.20/Wed 3.21
•Listening

Thur 3.22
•Quiz
•42nd St.: Opening Night!

Fri 3.23
•Listening

Sun 3.25
•Orch Concert rehearsal, Room 40, 2-3 pm (Bellissima, Estetica, Chamber Chorale only)

Mon 3.26
•Theory intro
•Orchestra Spring Concert (Bellissima, Estetica, Chamber Chorale only. Call 5 pm)
•First Aid Kit/Coffee fundraisers begin

Tue 3.27/Wed 3.28
•Listening

Thur 3.29
•Quiz

Fri 3.30
•Listening
•Blog 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.

This week's unsung hero is Jetzemani Diaz, who sings in Choral Union. Jetzemani has only been singing with us since the beginning of this semester, but she is the gold standard for how to succeed in choir!

week of march 12

3/4/2018

SING SHIRTS
There are still about 50 people who haven't paid for their shirt. Please do that ASAP!

THIS WEEK'S HOMEWORK
This week's homework instructions will be presented in class on Monday. Deadline to complete: Thursday, before the quiz.

All previous Classmarker assignments (Theory A/B/C, Music History Classical & Romantic Periods) will disappear after 5 pm on Monday. Be sure to get them done before then.

If you were absent on Friday, please see me to get Theory D.

DEBTS
The debt list is now $12,524.48: tour participants owe $7661.90 and non-tour students owe $4862.58. 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.

"SING" RAFFLE BASKETS
The final profit per item was $5.40/item. Not as high as I had hoped, but on the other hand, all money is good money! Here are the average number of items donated per person per class:
Bellissima: 3.64
Men: 0.76
Women: 3.91--DONUT WINNERS
Estetica: 5.07--PIZZA PARTY WINNERS
Chamber: 2.33
Choral Union: 1.61

The real winners are all those who brought items! Updated statements are being emailed on Sunday evening. If you don't get yours before class, please email lincolnchoiracs @ gmail.com with your latest email address.

"42ND STREET" OPENS NEXT WEEK!
Come see the show and get 5 listening XCR points! It runs from March 22-31. Get your tickets early--you can buy them at www.lincolnperformingarts.com.

2018-19 CHOIRS
Let me know what your intentions are for next year: https://tinyurl.com/1819choirs Remember, this is an assignment, so please get it done ASAP.

More information about the audition process will be coming soon.

Mon 3.12
•History intro

Tue 3.13/Wed 3.14
•Listening

Thur 3.15
•Quiz

Fri 3.16
•Listening

Mon 3.19
•Theory intro

Tue 3.20/Wed 3.21
•Listening

Thur 3.22
•Quiz

Fri 3.23
•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 Gabriel Ortega, who sings in Men's Choir. Gabriel works very hard to do his best and to be the most incredible helper—he is a real asset to the Choral Program!

Week of March 5

3/4/2018

AND...IT'S OVER!
It's hard to believe that "Sing" is over...thank you all for your hard work!   I hope you had fun as well. Onward and upward!

SING SHIRTS
Bring your money in this week! $5/shirt.

BLOG PEER EDIT MAKEUP
If you missed the blog peer edit last week, the makeup is on Monday at lunch. Chamber Chorale will do their peer edit during class.

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

THIS WEEK'S HOMEWORK
This week's homework instructions will be presented in class on Monday. Deadline to complete: Thursday, before the quiz.

AND...IT'S OVER!
It's hard to believe that "Sing" is over...thank you all for your hard work!   I hope you had fun as well. Onward and upward!

SING SHIRTS
Bring your money in this week! $5/shirt.

BLOG PEER EDIT MAKEUP
If you missed the blog peer edit last week, the makeup is on Monday at lunch. Chamber Chorale will do their peer edit during class.

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

MUSIC BOOSTER MEETING
The next meeting of the Music Boosters is this Thursday night, beginning at 7:30 pm in Room 91. Make sure your parents attend—10 XCR points for you!

GRADES
I am working on grades; updates will be completed this evening. We will have time to correct any errors in class on Monday before the grade upload.

DEBTS
The debt list is now $13,845.30: tour participants owe $8,390.20 and non-tour students owe $5,455.10.   Look at the debt list here.

All students will receive an updated statement this 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 winners of the donuts and pizza party will be announced this week.

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

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

Thur 3.8
•Quiz
•Music Booster meeting, 7:30 pm

Fri 3.9
•Listening

Mon 3.12
•History intro

Tue 3.13/Wed 3.14
•Listening

Thur 3.15
•Quiz

Fri 3.16
•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 Isabel Frias, who sings in Women's Choir. Isabel sings alto and has worked really hard to improve her talents!

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!

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!

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