WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Week of March 18

3/17/2019

THIS WEEK'S HOMEWORK: COUNTING
This week's homework is a handout for writing in counts and durationals. Please make sure you pick it up in class on Monday; it is due by quiz day on Thursday.

New homework policy: homework must be completed by one week after it is due. After that it will not be accepted. Entire classes that get homework done by the QUIZ day will automatically get 2 XCR points.

BELLS AND HARRY POTTER
We're continuing! See you during advisory on Tuesday for Harry, Wednesday for bells.

REMAINING IMPORTANT DATES
Make sure you have these important dates written down and plan accordingly:

March 26: Orchestra Spring Concert (Bellissima, Chamber Chorale and Estetica will perform)
April 1: Spring Performance Report peer edit (in class)
May 1: Classical Choirs Finale Concert
May 6: Vocal Jazz and Advanced Choirs callback (by invitation)
May 11: CMEA Choral Festival (all ensembles except Choral Union)
May 17: Estetica Finale Concert
May 29: Music Dept. Awards

SPRING PERFORMANCE REPORT: DUE APRIL 1
Reminder: the performance report due date has been moved up to April 1 (previously May). We will do our in-class peer edit on April 1; the report must be posted online no later than April 5.

PIPPIN
I STRONGLY recommend "Pippin" if you didn't see something for your review. Tickets can be purchased online or at the theater box office at lunch. Here's the online link: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=ltg01app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=ltg01

ORCHESTRA CONCERT
If you would prefer to see a more traditional concert, please consider the Orchestra concert on March 26, which will feature two songs performed by our advanced choirs. Tickets are available online or at the door: www.lincolnperformingarts.com/music-events-and-tickets.html

M 3/18:
•Theory Intro

Tu 3/19 / W 3/20:
•Listening
•HP reading, Tues advisory
•Bells, Weds advisory
•Orchestra Concert rehearsals (advanced choirs hold advisory/lunch)

Th 3/21:
•Quiz Day

F 3/22:
•Listening

M 3/25:
•Theory Intro

Tu 3/26 / W 3/27:
•Listening
•HP reading, Tues advisory
•Bells, Weds advisory

Th 3/28:
•Quiz Day

F 3/29:
•Listening

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

This week's unsung hero is Bianca Aguilar, who sings in Bellissima. Bianca always works hard, does her best, stays focused and has improved vocally a whole lot this year!

Week of March 11

3/10/2019

THIS WEEK'S HOMEWORK: THE MODERN PERIOD
This week's homework is the next installment of our Music History component. Pick up the handout in class on Monday and make sure you get the Classmarker assignment done before Thursday's quiz.

New homework policy: homework must be completed by one week after it is due. After that it will not be accepted. Entire classes that get homework done by the QUIZ day will automatically get 2 XCR points.

BLOG B MAKE-UP
If you missed the Blog B peer edit, you must attend the make-up this Tuesday, 3/12 at lunch.

BELLS AND HARRY POTTER
We're continuing! See you during advisory on Tuesday for Harry, Wednesday for bells.

REMAINING IMPORTANT DATES
Make sure you have these important dates written down and plan accordingly:

March 15: Minimum day (see schedule under Unsung Hero)
March 26: Orchestra Spring Concert (Bellissima, Chamber Chorale and Estetica will perform)
April 1: Spring Performance Report peer edit (in class)
May 1: Classical Choirs Finale Concert
May 6: Vocal Jazz and Advanced Choirs callback (by invitation)
May 11: CMEA Choral Festival (all ensembles except Choral Union)
May 17: Estetica Finale Concert
May 29: Music Dept. Awards

SPRING PERFORMANCE REPORT: DUE APRIL 1
Reminder: the performance report due date has been moved up to April 1 (previously May). We will do our in-class peer edit on April 1; the report must be posted online no later than April 5.

PIPPIN
I STRONGLY recommend "Pippin" if you didn't see something for your review. Tickets can be purchased online or at the theater box office at lunch. Here's the online link: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=ltg01app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=ltg01

ORCHESTRA CONCERT
If you would prefer to see a more traditional concert, please consider the Orchestra concert on March 26, which will feature two songs performed by our advanced choirs. Tickets are available online or at the door: www.lincolnperformingarts.com/music-events-and-tickets.html

ALUM & PROUD PARENT SING SHIRTS!
This week I will be putting together another Sing shirt order; this time it will be for the parents and alumni! Parents, if you were unable to order a sing shirt for your ensemble, this will be your opportunity to do so. Stay tuned...

Congrats again on a magnificent Sing performance experience! I'm so proud of you :-)

M 3/11:
•Music History Intro

Tu 3/12 / W 3/13:
•Listening
•HP reading, Tues advisory
•Peer edit make-up for Blog B (2/15/19), Tuesday at lunch
•Bells, Weds advisory

Th 3/14:
•Quiz Day

F 3/15:
•Listening
•Minimum day (meet in Theater)

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

This week's unsung hero is Juan Angel Johnston-Chavez, who sings in Chamber Chorale. Juan Angel has a terrific work ethic and is an inspiration to the basses (and the rest of us)!

Week of February 4

2/3/2019

THIS WEEK'S HOMEWORK: KEY SIGNATURES
Do not attempt the homework until you see the in-class presentation on Monday! Make sure you get the Classmarker assignment done before Thursday's quiz.

New homework policy: homework must be completed by one week after it is due. After that it will not be accepted. Entire classes that get homework done by the QUIZ day will automatically get 2 XCR points.

There are a LARGE NUMBER of people who didn't do last week's homework. Remember to get it done by Thursday or you will be unable to make it up. See the list at the end of the announcements.

"SING" RAFFLE
We still have money to make this year! Bring in a donation for the Sing raffle to help the choirs. If each person brings just one item, we will have over 160 items to raffle off!

You don't have to bring an entire basket's worth of stuff, and you can bring in items for multiple different basket themes. Check this link for the details: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E49ABA82FAA8-2019

STUDENT INFORMATION FORM
Make sure you fill the online information form out immediately if you didn't already do so
(tinyurl.com/LCsingerinfo):
Per 2: Castellanos

SING SCHEDULE
Be sure to make a note about our schedule for the Spring Concerts:
Thur., 2/28: 6-9 pm rehearsal
Fri., 3/1: 5:30 pm call, 7:30 pm performance
Sat., 3/2: 12:30 pm call, 2 & 7:30 pm performances. NO ONE LEAVES BETWEEN SHOWS
Dinner provided Friday and Saturday nights.

HARRY POTTER ADVISORY
In my attempt to teach students to love to read, we will be reading (as a group) the first of the Harry Potter series, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" during advisory on Tuesdays. If you want to strengthen your reading (or just want to read along with us), please bring your copy of the book and join us.

If you're in favor of this cause and want to support us, I would like a few copies of the book to have on hand. Given the current craze of house cleaning and purging, it might be available from a thrift store for those who have the time to check! Please send your book donations to my classroom. Thank you for supporting this important goal.

BELLS ON WEDNESDAYS!
The response to our piece for bells and choir at the Winter Concert was amazing! We are going to start a bell-ringing group for those interested. For now, we will practice on Wednesdays during advisory, to teach everyone the basics and to figure out who is interested. From there, I will split you into groups if there are more than 12 people interested. No experience is required! We will start this week.

REAL GROUP RAFFLE
Interested in seeing the Real Group on February 25? Buy a $1 ticket (or 6 for $5) for a special student raffle for a pair of tickets!

You can also bring in a Sing raffle donation—you will receive one ticket per donation! Winner will be drawn at lunch on Friday, 2/15.

M 2/4:
•Theory Intro

Tu 2/5 / W 2/6
KUNG HEI FAT CHOY! Happy year of the Pig!
•Listening
•HP reading, Tues advisory
•Bells, Weds advisory

Th 2/7:
•Quiz Day

F 2/8:
•Listening

M 2/11:
•Theory Intro
•Bring raffle items!

Tu 2/12 / W 2/13
•Listening
•HP reading, Tues advisory
•Bells, Weds advisory

Th 2/14:
•Quiz Day

F 2/15:
•Listening

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

This week's unsung hero is Carlos Valdez, who sings in Men's Choir. Carlos is always trying his very best, has a wonderful voice, and is a terrific asset to the ensemble!

Week of January 28

1/27/2019

THIS WEEK'S HOMEWORK: MAJOR SCALES
We're reinforcing the knowledge of Theory A with this week's homework. Same idea (identify the missing note). Make sure you get it done before Thursday's quiz.

New homework policy: homework must be completed by one week after it is due. After that it will not be accepted. Entire classes that get homework done by the QUIZ day will automatically get 2 XCR points.

There are a LARGE NUMBER of people who didn't do last week's homework. Remember to get it done by Thursday or you will be unable to make it up. See the list at the end of the announcements.

STUDENT INFORMATION FORM
Make sure you fill the online information form out immediately if you didn't already do so
(tinyurl.com/LCsingerinfo):
Per 2: Castellanos

LISTENING PEER EDIT
If you missed the peer edit on Friday, the makeup will be Tuesday at lunch. Make sure you're ready.

SING SCHEDULE
Be sure to make a note about our schedule for the Spring Concerts:
Thur., 2/28: 6-9 pm rehearsal
Fri., 3/1: 5:30 pm call, 7:30 pm performance
Sat., 3/2: 12:30 pm call, 2 & 7:30 pm performances. NO ONE LEAVES BETWEEN SHOWS
Dinner provided Friday and Saturday nights.

HARRY POTTER ADVISORY
In my attempt to teach students to love to read, we will be reading (as a group) the first of the Harry Potter series, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" during advisory on Tuesdays. If you want to strengthen your reading (or just want to read along with us), please bring your copy of the book and join us.

If you're in favor of this cause and want to support us, I would like a few copies of the book to have on hand. Given the current craze of house cleaning and purging, it might be available from a thrift store for those who have the time to check! Please send your book donations to my classroom. Thank you for supporting this important goal.

BELLS ON WEDNESDAYS!
The response to our piece for bells and choir at the Winter Concert was amazing! We are going to start a bell-ringing group for those interested. For now, we will practice on Wednesdays during advisory, to teach everyone the basics and to figure out who is interested. From there, I will split you into groups if there are more than 12 people interested. No experience is required! We will start this week.

REAL GROUP RAFFLE
Interested in seeing the Real Group on February 25? Buy a $1 ticket (or 6 for $5) for a special student raffle for a pair of tickets!

You can also bring in a Sing raffle donation—you will receive one ticket per donation! Winner will be drawn at lunch on Friday, 2/15.

"SING" RAFFLE
We still have money to make this year! Bring in a donation for the Sing raffle to help the choirs. If each person brings just one item, we will have over 160 items to raffle off!

You don't have to bring an entire basket's worth of stuff, and you can bring in items for multiple different basket themes. Check this link for the details: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E49ABA82FAA8-2019

M 1/28:
•Theory Intro

Tu 1/29 / W 1/30
•Listening
•HP reading, Tues advisory
•Bells, Weds advisory

Th 1/31:
•Quiz Day

F 2/1:
•Listening

M 2/4:
•Theory Intro

Tu 2/5 / W 2/6
•Listening
•HP reading, Tues advisory
•Bells, Weds advisory

Th 2/7:
•Quiz Day

F 2/8:
•Listening

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

This week's unsung hero is Jozalynne Ortega, who sings in Choral Union. Jozalynne works hard every day in class and has a great work ethic and attitude!

Week of January 22

1/23/2019

THIS WEEK'S HOMEWORK: THE CLASSICAL PERIOD
Our first homework assignment of the semester is our next unit in Music History, the Classical Period. Make sure you get it done before Thursday's quiz.

New homework policy: homework must be completed by one week after it is due. After that it will not be accepted. Entire classes that get homework done by the QUIZ day will automatically get 2 XCR points.

There are a LARGE NUMBER of people who didn't do last week's homework. A list was sent via Remind. Remember to get it done by Thursday or you will be unable to make it up.

STUDENT INFORMATION FORM
Make sure you fill the online information form out immediately if you didn't already do so
(tinyurl.com/LCsingerinfo):
Per 2: Castellanos, Tims, White

LISTENING PEER EDIT
Our first peer edit of Semester 2 will be on Friday. Make sure you have your listening examples done. If you missed a listening, you can find them all on the listening page.

SPECIAL NOTE: Please make sure that our first example is spelled "Doulton" not "Daulton" (sorry!).

SING SCHEDULE
Be sure to make a note about our schedule for the Spring Concerts:
Thur., 2/28: 6-9 pm rehearsal
Fri., 3/1: 5:30 pm call, 7:30 pm performance
Sat., 3/2: 12:30 pm call, 2 & 7:30 pm performances. NO ONE LEAVES BETWEEN SHOWS
Dinner provided Friday and Saturday nights.

HARRY POTTER ADVISORY
In my attempt to teach students to love to read, we will be reading (as a group) the first of the Harry Potter series, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" during advisory on Tuesdays. If you want to strengthen your reading (or just want to read along with us), please bring your copy of the book and join us.

If you're in favor of this cause and want to support us, I would like a few copies of the book to have on hand. Given the current craze of house cleaning and purging, it might be available from a thrift store for those who have the time to check! Please send your book donations to my classroom. Thank you for supporting this important goal.

BELLS ON WEDNESDAYS!
The response to our piece for bells and choir at the Winter Concert was amazing! We are going to start a bell-ringing group for those interested. For now, we will practice on Wednesdays during advisory, to teach everyone the basics and to figure out who is interested. From there, I will split you into groups if there are more than 12 people interested. No experience is required! We will start this week.

REAL GROUP RAFFLE
Interested in seeing the Real Group on February 25? Buy a $1 ticket (or 6 for $5) for a special student raffle for a pair of tickets!

You can also bring in a Sing raffle donation—you will receive one ticket per donation! Winner will be drawn at lunch on Friday, 2/15.

"SING" RAFFLE
We still have money to make this year! Bring in a donation for the Sing raffle to help the choirs. If each person brings just one item, we will have over 160 items to raffle off!

You don't have to bring an entire basket's worth of stuff, and you can bring in items for multiple different basket themes. Check this link for the details: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E49ABA82FAA8-2019

M 1/21:
•MLK Day: NO SCHOOL

Tu 1/22 / W 1/23
•Music History Intro
•Listening
•HP reading, Tues advisory
•Bells, Weds advisory

Th 1/24:
•Quiz Day

F 1/25:
•Listening Peer Edit

M 1/28:
•Theory Intro

Tu 1/29 / W 1/30
•Listening
•HP reading, Tues advisory
•Bells, Weds advisory

Th 1/31:
•Quiz Day

F 2/1:
•Listening

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

This week's unsung hero is Glorianna Jackson, who sings in Women's Choir. Glorianna is a wonderful addition to our class, with her great attitude, sense of humor and voice!

Week of January 14

1/13/2019

THEY'RE BACK!

Sorry I didn't do announcements last week, but we're back on track this week. Make sure you're reading them weekly after 7 pm on Sunday nights to stay on track.

RECRUITMENT NIGHT
Chamber Chorale and Women's Ensemble will perform at the Recruitment Night on Tuesday. Make sure your performance attire looks good! Call time is 6:15 pm; you will be done by 7:30 pm.

Women: we will rehearse on Monday at lunch. Please meet in Room 91 at 12:35 pm sharp.

THIS WEEK'S HOMEWORK: MAJOR SCALES
Our first homework assignment of the semester is on major scales, and will be a Classmarker assignment. It will be available for you beginning Monday after school. Make sure you get it done before Thursday's quiz.

New homework policy: homework must be completed by one week after it is due. After that it will not be accepted. Entire classes that get homework done by the QUIZ day will automatically get 2 XCR points.

THURSDAY: MUSIC BOOSTER MEETING
Our first music booster meeting of 2019 is this Thursday, 1/17, at 7:30 pm in Room 91. There is much to talk about, with upcoming events in all three departments. Please make sure your parents plan to attend--it's 10 extra credit points for you, too!

STUDENT INFORMATION FORM
Make sure you fill the online information form out immediately if you didn't already do so
(tinyurl.com/LCsingerinfo):
Per 2: Castellanos, N. Schroeder, Tims, Valdez, White
Per 3: Angel Vazquez
Per 6: Garcia, Valdovinos Garcia

LISTENING PEER EDIT
Our first peer edit of Semester 2 will be on Friday of next week. Make sure you have your listening examples done.

SPECIAL NOTE: Please make sure that our first example is spelled "Doulton" not "Daulton" (sorry!).

SING SCHEDULE
Be sure to make a note about our schedule for the Spring Concerts:
Thur., 2/28: 6-9 pm rehearsal
Fri., 3/1: 5:30 pm call, 7:30 pm performance
Sat., 3/2: 12:30 pm call, 2 & 7:30 pm performances. NO ONE LEAVES BETWEEN SHOWS
Dinner provided Friday and Saturday nights.

Congratulations to all of you! In your first week of the Pennies for the Pantry drive, you donated $119.73. I am so proud of you!

We will collect money for the next two Fridays, so if you didn't bring anything and would like to donated, you still have a chance!

M 1/14:
•Theory Intro
•Women's Ensemble: Lunch rehearsal

Tu 1/15:
•Listening
•8th grade recr. night, 6:15pm call (Women/Chamber)

W 1/16:
•Nothing...yet

Th 1/17:
•Quiz Day
•Music Booster mtg., 7:30 pm Rm. 91

F 1/18:
•Listening

M 1/21:
•MLK Day: NO SCHOOL

Tu 1/22 / W 1/23
•Music History Intro
•Listening

Th 1/24:
•Quiz Day

F 1/25:
•Listening Peer Edit

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

This week's unsung hero is Emmy Tilbury, who sings in Bellissima. Emmy has a beautiful, strong voice and is an integral part of the Bellissima alto section!

Week of December 17: Finals Week

12/16/2018

FINAL QUIZ
We will be taking our final quiz on Tuesday in class. It is a total of 50 points. Please be ready to answer questions on the following:

Note names
Note/Rest types and values
Durationals
Piano keyboard
Enharmonic equivalents
Half-Whole steps
Accidentals (Flats/sharps)
Time Signatures
Intervals
Sol-fege/Hand signs
Vocabulary
Medieval/Renaissance
Baroque

Additionally, be ready to response to a listening example and one short-answer question regarding the concerts.

THURSDAY WORK PARTY
Need another opportunity for community service/XCR/performance makeup? Be sure to show up on Thursday from 1-4 pm for a work party in Room 91. We will be working on a number of small projects upstairs, in the recording room and also in filing/pulling music.

Sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0e49aba82faa8-dec20work

12/16 VOCAL JAZZ CONCERT!
For your 20 XCR points, show me your program no later than 12/18.

For the 5 XCR listening points, please fill out this form no later than 12/18:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScAxaW70pTTnRtLllRRwMPcMxcR6mRitp1WG23hJB0SHMlXDg/viewform

FINAL SCHEDULE
Just in case you need it:

Thank you for working so hard this semester. We're in for a really fun semester in the Spring! Have a terrific holiday break and see you in 2019!

M 12/17:
•Review for final

Tu 12/18:
•Final quiz

W 12/19:
•Per 1 & 2 finals

Th 12/20:
•Per 3 & 4 finals
•Chamber gig

F 12/21:
•Per 5 & 6 finals

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

This week's unsung hero is Marco Rico. Marco's voice, work ethic and team playership are an integral addition to Estetica!

Week of December 10: Concert week!

12/9/2018

FALL 2018 PERFORMANCE REPORT
Remember, the paper copy of your report is due on December 10. You need to bring a paper copy of it to class with you.

Your final version must be posted by 5 pm on Friday, December 14.

PEER EDIT MAKEUPS
If you missed last week's blog peer edit or you miss the Concert Report peer edit on Monday, please plan to attend on Thursday, Dec. 13 at lunch. This is your only chance to make it up, so make sure you are there.

THEORY HOMEWORK
Because of our concert, there is no theory assignment this week! Our last assignment of the semester will be next week; we'll review on Friday.

CONCERT TICKETS
Buy your tickets to our concerts now. Seating is limited, so make sure you buy early. Order online: http://www.lincolnperformingarts.com/music-events-and-tickets.html

12/12 CONCERT CALLS
Here are the last instructions for this week:

Monday:
Candlelight Carol auditions: lunch

Tuesday:
Bell Choir rehearsal, advisory
Men's Ensemble rehearsal, lunch (all men)

Wednesday:
Women's Ensemble rehearsal, lunch (advanced women)

Calls are as follows:
2:50 pm:    Deo Gracias
3:00 pm:    Candlelight Carol
3:15 pm:    Women's Choir
3:30 pm:    Men's Ensemble
3:45 pm:    Bellissima
3:55 pm:    Estetica
4:05 pm:    Choral Union
4:20 pm:    All Call
4:40 pm:    Doors open

6:30 pm:    Dinner break
7:30 pm:    Concert #2

Remember, you must be present at both performances. Missing rehearsals and performances will have a devastating effect on your grade.

Lots of parent help is needed! Please have your parents sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0948a8a62a1-winter6

CHOIR BLING!
I need some help selling our choir souvenirs at our concerts! If you're able to help, please let me know.

12/16 VOCAL JAZZ CONCERT!
Come get a little holiday cheer at Estetica's performance on Sunday, 12/16, at 2 pm. Enjoy some vocal jazz and get in the spirit of the season. And...earn a little extra credit! See you there.

M 12/10
•Concert report peer edit
•Candlelight auditions

Tu 12/11:
•Bell reh.,Tue advisory
•Men's Ens reh., Tue lunch

Wed 12/12:
•Women's Ens reh., Weds lunch
• Choirs Concerts, 5 & 7:30 pm (see info)

Thur 12/13:
•Turn in music
•Blog/Con report peer edit makeup, lunch

F 12/14:
•Review for final
•Posting due date for review: must be posted by 5 pm.

Sa 12/15:
•Chamber gig

Su 12/16:
•Estetica Winter Concert, 2 pm

M 12/17:
•Review for final

Tu 12/18:
•Final quiz

W 12/19:
•Per 1 & 2 finals

Th 12/20:
•Per 3 & 4 finals
•Chamber gig

F 12/21:
•Per 5 & 6 finals

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

This week's unsung hero is Jesigga Sigurdardottir, who sings in Bellissima. Jesigga has a wonderful attitude and is a great team player—she's a vital member of her class!

Week of November 26

11/25/2018

WELCOME BACK!
The holiday season is now officially upon us. Stay focused, keep practicing hard, and we're going to be just fine.

THANK YOU, BIG BONE SINGERS!
You did a beautiful job representing Lincoln HS! I'm very proud of you and grateful that you gave up part of your Thanksgiving Day to celebrate with us. Bone stayed home for a record 21st year in a row!

THIS WEEK'S HOMEWORK
Our next study topic is intervals. If you have not studied this subject, please wait until after the presentation in class! Due on or before Quiz Day on Thursday.

It is now officially too late to do any of the previous classmarker assignments. Please make sure you are doing your part in staying caught up so your grade does not suffer any serious ramifications.

WINTERSONG TICKETS
Buy your tickets to our Renaissance celebration on November 30 and December 1—$15 each! Seating is limited, so make sure you buy early. We will need lots of student help as well...more information coming soon! Tickets will be available for purchase at lunch in Room 91 or you can order online: http://www.lincolnperformingarts.com/music-events-and-tickets.html

FALL 2018 PERFORMANCE REPORT
Remember, the paper copy of your report is due on December 10. The report will be available for you to download beginning on Monday. You must review a jazz, musical theater or classical performance.

There are LOTS of choices for you to review because it's the beginning of the holiday season. Please ask if your performance is a good choice if you are not sure. (Remember, Wintersong will count!)

Look for more details in your class syllabus.

POINSETTIAS
Our delivery is scheduled for Wednesday! That means I need a crew of people to help me sort the orders directly after school on Wednesday. It will take a crew of 15 people approximately 1 hour to get them all sorted, beginning at 2:15 pm. Orders can be picked up between 3:30-4:30 pm or directly from teachers the following day. If you can help, please sign up on the board in Room 91.

M 11/26
•Theory Intro: Intervals

Tu 11/27 / W 11/28:
•Listening
•Wintersong Dance rehearsal, 2:30-4:30 pm
•Wintersong Skit rehearsals, advisory & lunch (Weds)
•Poinsettia sorting party, 2:15-3:15 pm

Th 11/29:
•Quiz Day
•Work Party: 4-6 pm

F 11/30:
•Listening
•Work Party: 6th & 7th periods
•Wintersong, 7:30 pm

Sat 12/1:
•Wintersong, 7:30 pm

Sun 12/5:
•Chamber gig, 10 am call

M 12/3
•Theory Intro

Tu 12/4 / W 12/5:
•Listening
•Chamber gig, 6 pm (details in class)

Th 12/6:
•Quiz Day

F 12/7:
•Listening

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

This week's unsung hero is Ethan Heckman, who sings in Men's Choir. Ethan's incredible, helpful spirit and willingness to give his work his all are inspiring to all around him!

Week of November 13, 2018

11/12/2018

BIG BONE SINGERS!
Next rehearsal: Tuesday 11/13 at lunch in Room 91. You must attend all rehearsals in order to sing! We will start promptly at 12:05 pm.

GRAMMAR/SPELLING/PARAGRAPH ASSESSMENT
If you missed this assessment last week, you must make it up during an advisory/lunch period. Please do that as soon as possible.

DRESSES
The first round of dresses has arrived! I will schedule a couple of days for fittings next week; if you know your skirt or dress needs to be shortened, please keep your eye out for that signup.

THIS WEEK'S HOMEWORK
Our next study topic is time signatures. If you have not studied this subject, please wait until after the presentation in class! Due on or before Quiz Day on Friday (note the flipped quiz/listening days this week).

MUSIC MAN EXTRA CREDIT
Here is the extra credit form (must be completed by 11/16): https://tinyurl.com/listeningxcr

FALL 2018 PERFORMANCE REPORT
Remember, the paper copy of your report is due on December 10. The report will be available for you to download beginning on Monday. You must review a jazz, musical theater or classical performance.

There are LOTS of choices for you to review because it's the beginning of the holiday season. Please ask if your performance is a good choice if you are not sure.

Look for more details in your class syllabus.

MAKEUP BLOG PEER EDIT
If you missed Friday's peer edit, the makeup will be held on Wednesday 11/14 at lunch. Make sure you are there--this is youir only opportunity to make it up!

WINTERSONG TICKETS
Buy your tickets to our Renaissance celebration on November 30 and December 1—$15 each! Seating is limited, so make sure you buy early. We will need lots of student help as well...more information coming soon! Here's the link: http://www.lincolnperformingarts.com/music-events-and-tickets.html

WINTERSONG REHEARSALS
Bellissima/Estetica/Chamber Chorale, please add to schedule:

Tue., 11/27: Welcome to the Renaissance mandatory staging rehearsal, 2:30-4:30 pm
Thur. 11/29: Dress rehearsal, 6-9 pm
Please hold both advisories/lunch that week for rehearsal.

Stay tuned for more information re the performance.

NYC TOUR
Our next payment was due on or before October 31! There are a number of people who did not pay; please bring yours ASAP if you haven't already. You can pay by PayPal if you wish: use the option to send money to lincolnhsmusicboosters@gmail.com.

T 11/13 and W 11/14:
•Listening
•Big Bone Singers, lunch Tuesday
•Makeup listening peer edit, Wednesday lunch
•Advanced Choirs extra rehearsal: 5-8 pm

Th 11/15:
•Listening

F 11/16:
•Quiz Day
•Last day to do Music Man XCR

M 11/19
•Listening
•Big Bone Singers, lunch Tuesday
•Makeup listening peer edit, Wednesday lunch

Tu 11/20:
•Big Bone Singers rehearsal, lunch

W 11/21:
•Special Rally Schedule

Th 11/22:
•Thanksgiving Day!
•BBSingers: 9:45 am call at Independence High School

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

This week's unsung hero is Ella White, who sings in Chamber Chorale. Ella's loyalty and strong commitment to team playership and unfailing commitment to "do right" are inspiring!

Week of November 5, 2018

11/4/2018

GRADES
Grades are being entered and will be uploaded on Monday. There will be time during class to check grades; if you find something wrong, we will have time to fix it before the upload.

Use this form:
www.tinyurl.com/gradefixes.

BIG BONE SINGERS!
For those interested in singing at the Annual Big Bone game (we will be singing the Lincoln Hymn; SJHA will handle the National Anthem and their own hymn), we will have our first practice on Tuesday at lunch in Room 91. Anyone who wants to sing can sing regardless of which choir they are in! IMPORTANT: Please wear a black shirt as we will be taking a picture for the game program that day.

We will rehearse on 11/6, 13, and 20 ONLY. You must attend all rehearsals in order to sing.

GRAMMAR/SPELLING/PARAGRAPH ASSESSMENT
On Tuesday/Wednesday, all classes will take a short assessment. Be prepared to spell musical terms, analyze sentences for structure, and listen to/write a listening paragraph. This assessment is being given to measure whether you are able to improve your writing skills before the end of the school year.

DRESSES
The first round of dresses has arrived! I will schedule a couple of days for fittings next week; if you know your skirt or dress needs to be shortened, please keep your eye out for that signup.

THIS WEEK'S HOMEWORK
This week, we will begin the second unit of our Music History study: The Baroque. Please bring a highlighter to class on Monday; you will have time to highlight the handout and complete the Classmarker assignment during class.

MUSIC MAN CLOSES THIS WEEK!
There are a LOT of choir kids in our fall show, which opened on November 1 and runs through November 10. Yes, it will work for your concert report! In addition, if you fill out the extra credit form, you will be able to also earn 10 extra credit points! Order your tickets here: app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=ltg01

Here is the extra credit form (must be completed by 11/16):
https://tinyurl.com/listeningxcr

FALL 2018 PERFORMANCE REPORT
Remember, the paper copy of your report is due on December 10. The report will be available for you to download beginning on Monday. You must review a jazz, musical theater or classical performance.

There are LOTS of choices for you to review because it's the beginning of the holiday season. Please ask if your performance is a good choice if you are not sure.

Look for more details in your class syllabus.

BLOG PEER EDIT: FRIDAY 11/9
All classes will do the last of the five listenings on Tuesday. We will grade a total of 5 blog posts on Friday, 11/9.

POINSETTIAS
How are you doing on your sales? Don't forget, orders and payments are due THIS Thursday, 11/8. Bring your order sheet and payments in an envelope with your name clearly marked on the envelope. Don't forget to write your name on the order form too!

WINTERSONG
Buy your tickets to our Renaissance celebration on November 30 and December 1—$15 each! Seating is limited, so make sure you buy early. We will need lots of student help as well...more information coming soon! Here's the link: http://www.lincolnperformingarts.com/music-events-and-tickets.html

NYC TOUR
Our next payment was due on or before October 31! There are a number of people who did not pay; please bring yours ASAP if you haven't already. You can pay by PayPal if you wish: use the option to send money to lincolnhsmusicboosters@gmail.com.

THANK YOU
Thank you so much to the many people who stepped up last week in my absence to be kind and helpful. My sister Eileen meant a great deal to our family and her loss was very unexpected. I will be back next week. While I am gone this week, do what you need to do to be good to each other and help each other out.--Ms. K

M 11/5:
•Mus History Intro
•Grade checks
•Read announcements
•Highlight handout and complete Classmarker assignment.

T 11/6 and W 11/7:
•Listening
•Writing/Paragraph assessment all classes
•Big Bone Singers, lunch Tuesday

Th 11/8:
•Quiz Day (open note)
•Poinsettia Orders due

F 11/9:
•Listening peer edit
•End of the grading period

M 11/12:
NO SCHOOL

T 11/13 and W 11/14:
•Listening
•Big Bone Singers, lunch Tuesday
•Makeup listening peer edit, Wednesday lunch

Th 11/15:
•Quiz Day

F 11/16:

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

This week's unsung hero is Karen Nol, who sings in Bellissima. Karen's sense of hard work and commitment to excellence are an inspiration to everyone around her!

Week of October 29

10/28/2018

PERFORMING ARTS DAY
Do you know an 8th grader who would be a good addition to our school? Have them check out Performing Arts Day this Friday, November 2. Many of you attended when you were 8th graders—make sure you get the word out for us! The deadline to sign up is this Tuesday! Here's the link: http://www.lincolnperformingarts.com/pa-day.html

HALLOWEEN FESTIVITIES
It is Halloween this week! Wear a costume on Wednesday and get 10 XCR points! Per. 2/4/6, you'll have to stop in to show me as we will not have class that day.

CHOIR SWAG
Sticker: $2
Stainless steel coffee mug (blue or black trim): $10
Lincoln Vocal Jazz coffee mug or water bottle: $8 / 3 for $20
All kinds of shirts: $2-$10

Online store coming soon or buy yours at lunch/advisory!

THIS WEEK'S HOMEWORK
This week's homework is one of very few assignments which is on paper. Make sure you pick up your copy and have it completed by quiz day on Thursday.

MUSIC MAN OPENS THIS WEEK!
There are a LOT of choir kids in our fall show, which opens on November 1 and runs through November 10. Yes, it will work for your concert report! In addition, if you fill out the extra credit form, you will be able to also earn 10 extra credit points! Order your tickets here: app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=ltg01

FALL 2018 PERFORMANCE REPORT
Remember, the paper copy of your report is due on December 10. The report will be available for you to download beginning on Monday. You must review a jazz, musical theater or classical performance.

There are LOTS of choices for you to review because it's the beginning of the holiday season. Please ask if your performance is a good choice if you are not sure.

Look for more details in your class syllabus.

BLOG PEER EDIT: POSTPONED TO 11/9
Because of PA Day and Halloween, this week keeps us from completing listening assignments on time. All classes will do listening this Thursday and then next Tuesday. We will grade a total of 5 blog posts next Friday, 11/9.

POINSETTIAS
How are you doing on your sales? Don't forget, orders and payments are due next Thursday, 11/8. Make sure you sell sell sell!

WINTERSONG
Buy your tickets to our Renaissance celebration on November 30 and December 1—$15 each! Seating is limited, so make sure you buy early. We will need lots of student help as well...more information coming soon! Here's the link: http://www.lincolnperformingarts.com/music-events-and-tickets.html

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS DISPLAY
If you would like to participate in the Room 91 Dia de los Muertos display, please bring your photo/artifact this week. In respect for what is there, please do not touch anything on the display. It will be left up until November 2.

NYC TOUR
Next payment due on or before October 31! You can pay by PayPal if you wish: use the option to send money to lincolnhsmusicboosters@gmail.com.

GRADE PROBLEMS
If something is wrong with your grade, please use this form to fix it: www.tinyurl.com/gradefixes. Be prepared to send proof if needed. You will get an email back when it has been addressed.

M 10/29:
•Theory Intro

T 10/30 & W 10/31:
•Halloween: 10 XCR. points for your costume!

Th 11/1:
•Quiz Day
•Listening

F 11/2:
•Performing Arts Day!

M 11/5:
•Theory Intro

T 11/6 and W 11/7:
•Listening

Th 11/8:
•Quiz Day
•Poinsettia Orders due

F 11/9:
•Listening peer edit
•End of the grading period

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

This week's hero is Jozalynne Ortega Rodriguez, who sings in Choral Union. Jozalynne is consistent and hard-working, and is always 110% involved in class!

Week of October 22

10/21/2018

PANCAKE BREAKFAST: IN THE BOOKS!
I am SO PLEASED with your spectacular work at the Pancake Breakfast! Every group performed beautifully. You were polite and kind and I am grateful! Grades will be updated early this week to reflect your performance.

I LOVED the kind gifts and cards that you shared with me for my birthday! I was very touched by your generosity. Thank you so very much for all the great wishes—I really appreciate them!

MUSIC TURN-IN
Now that the Breakfast is over, it's time to turn in the music we just performed. Please make sure all pencil markings that are NON-MUSIC-RELATED have been erased. Solfege and music markings (such as "No Breath" or translations) can stay. We will turn music in on Monday. If music has been lost, marked in pen or damaged to prevent future use, you will be charged $5 per piece.

PERFORMING ARTS DAY
Do you know an 8th grader who would be a good addition to our school? Have them check out Performing Arts Day next Friday, November 2. Many of you attended when you were 8th graders—make sure you get the word out for us!

CHORAL UNION OUTFIT CHECK
Make sure you remember to bring your outfit. After we turn in music on Monday, you will put on your outfit and I will check everyone one more time for fit. I am sorry we didn't get our real outfits on time but we will make everything right.

HALLOWEEN FESTIVITIES
It is Halloween next week. Wear a costume on Wednesday and get 10 XCR points! Per. 2/4/6, you'll have to stop in to show me as we will not have class that day.

CHOIR STICKERS
Our choir sticker in and it's awesome! Bring $2 to get yours.

THIS WEEK'S HOMEWORK
The first of our music history unit starts this week: the history of the Medieval and Renaissance periods. Make sure you have your work completed by quiz day on Thursday. Note: the quiz will be an open-note quiz.

BLOG PEER EDIT MAKEUP
Because of the Pancake Breakfast, the blog peer edit make-up from last week will be Monday, 10/22. If you weren't here for class, please make sure your blog is ready to grade.

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS DISPLAY
If you would like to participate in the Room 91 Dia de los Muertos display, please bring your photo/artifact this week. In respect for what is there, please do not touch anything on the display. It will be left up until November 2.

NYC TOUR
Next payment due on or before October 31! You can pay by PayPal if you wish: use the option to send money to lincolnhsmusicboosters@gmail.com.

Please plan to meet for a brief meeting directly following the October Music Booster meeting on October 18 for next steps and planning.

GRADE PROBLEMS
If something is wrong with your grade, please use this form to fix it: www.tinyurl.com/gradefixes. Be prepared to send proof if needed. You will get an email back when it has been addressed.

M 10/22:
•History Intro
•Music turn-in
•Choral Union: outfit check
•Listening Peer Edit #2 Make-up, lunch

T 10/23 & W 10/24:
•Listening
•Begin holiday music!

Th 10/25:
•Quiz Day

F 10/26:
•Listening

M 10/29:
•Theory Intro

T 10/30 & W 10/31:
•Listening
•Halloween: 10 XCR. points for your costume!

Th 11/1:
•Quiz Day

F 11/2:
•Performing Arts Day!

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

This week's hero is Abel Ahumada, who sings in Men's Choir. Abel is the quintessential team player—he tries hard and is so helpful to everyone around him!

Week of October 15

10/14/2018

PANCAKE BREAKFAST
The full performance schedule is listed on the right column. Call times are below:

7:30 am: Men's Ensemble, Women's Choir
8:15 am: Choral Union, Bellissima
9:45 am: Chamber Chorale, Estetica

Attendance is mandatory.
Deductions:
-20 pts. if you are late (performers w/ other groups or water polo are ok)
-10 if your clothes are wrinkled and/or if you do not have the appropriate footwear/socks/tights

Attire:
Bellissima, Women's Choir, Chamber Chorale women: Afternoon wedding attire (dressy pants/shirt, dress). Absolutely no leggings, jeans, or sneakers.
Men: Tuxedos
Choral Union: Perf. apparel
Estetica: Jewel tones accents w/ black

Please make sure your parents are signed up to volunteer and/or donate! We especially need volunteers for the SECOND HALF of the morning.
Donate: https://tinyurl.com/pb18donations
Volunteer: https://tinyurl.com/pb18volunteers

If your family wants to come and watch without eating, no problem. There is no cost to watch.

Men: please bring tux shirts that don't fit anymore and donate them!

All singers: please consult the class syllabus for additional information on shoes, socks/tights, hair/make-up needs and hygiene.

THIS WEEK'S HOMEWORK: NONE!
With the Pancake Breakfast this week, there is no written homework. Instead, spend the time making sure you have your music memorized and perfected!

BLOG PEER EDIT MAKEUP
Because of the Pancake Breakfast, the blog peer edit make-up will be next Monday, 10/22. If you weren't here for class, please make sure your blog is ready to grade.

ADVANCED CHOIRS OCT. REHEARSAL
Bellissima, Chamber Chorale, Estetica: Please put Tue. 10/16 on your calendars for the first of our extra rehearsals. Men, 6:30 pm-8:00 pm, Women 7:00-8:30 pm (We will overlap in the middle to work on Wintersong music).

NEXT MUSIC BOOSTER MEETING: THURSDAY!
Our next Music Booster meeting will be this Thursday, Oct. 18, featuring our very own Chamber Chorale! Remember, when your parent attends, you will receive 10 XCR points for your grade. Make sure they attend—this one is filled with important details for the Pancake Breakfast!

NATIONAL ANTHEM ON OCT. 19
For the last home game this year, the singers will be the Class of 2019! If you're interested in singing, let me know and pick up music on Monday. There will be a lunch rehearsal on Tuesday at lunch. You *must* attend if you wish to sing.

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS DISPLAY
If you would like to participate in the Room 91 Dia de los Muertos display, please bring your photo/artifact this week. In respect for what is there, please do not touch anything on the display. It will be left up until November 2.

NYC TOUR
Next payment due on or before October 31! You can pay by PayPal if you wish: use the option to send money to lincolnhsmusicboosters@gmail.com.

Please plan to meet for a brief meeting directly following the October Music Booster meeting on October 18 for next steps and planning.

GRADE PROBLEMS
If something is wrong with your grade, please use this form to fix it: www.tinyurl.com/gradefixes. Be prepared to send proof if needed. You will get an email back when it has been addressed!

M 10/15:
•Nothing-yet

T 10/16 & W 10/17:
•Listening
•National Anthem rehearsal, lunch (Tuesday)
•Adv. Choirs rehearsal, 6:30-8:30 pm (Tue)
•All Men: PB music reh, lunch (Weds)

Th 10/18:
•Quiz Day
•Music Booster meeting, 7:30 pm, featuring Chamber Chorale! (NYC brief meeting follows).

F 10/19:
•Estetica: lunch rehearsal w/ RS
•Seniors: Nat'l Anthem @ Fball game, 6:45 pm
•PB Setup, 5-7 pm

S 10/20:
•Pancake Breakfast

M 10/22:
•History Intro
•Music turn-in
•Listening Peer Edit #2 Make-up, lunch

T 10/23 & W 10/24:
•Listening
•Begin holiday music!

Th 10/25:
•Quiz Day

F 10/26:
•Listening

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

This week's hero is Michelle Pietrusewicz, who sings in Bellissima. Michelle is a breath of sunshine in class, with a hard-working spirit and a great sense of team playership!

Week of October 8

10/6/2018

WELCOME BACK!
I hope you had a wonderful week off and have come ready to work—Pancake Breakfast in just two weeks!

THIS WEEK @ LINCOLN
Because of testing this week on Wednesday, we will not have block days/advisory this week.

BINDER INSERTS
Lots of student binders are getting misplaced! I've provided you with an insert for your binder spine which you can insert or tape onto your binder so we can return it to your cubby when it is misplaced. In some cases, I re-assigned your binder. If that was the case, I'll let you know on Monday.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST
The performance schedule will come out later this week. In the meantime, please make sure your parents are signed up to volunteer and/or donate!
Donate: https://tinyurl.com/pb18donations
Volunteer: https://tinyurl.com/pb18volunteers

ADVANCED CHOIRS OCT. REHEARSAL
Bellissima, Chamber Chorale, Estetica: Please put Tue. 10/16 on your calendars for the first of our extra rehearsals. Men, 6:30 pm-8:00 pm, Women 7:00-8:30 pm (We will overlap in the middle to work on Wintersong music).

NATIONAL ANTHEM ON OCT. 19
For the last home game this year, the singers will be the Class of 2019! If you're interested in singing, let me know on Monday and be ready to pick up music on Tuesday. There will be a lunch rehearsal on Tuesday of next week at lunch.

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS DISPLAY
If you would like to participate in the Room 91 Dia de los Muertos display, please bring your photo/artifact this week. In respect for what is there, please do not touch anything on the display. It will be left up until November 2.

NYC TOUR
Next payment due on or before October 31! You can pay by PayPal if you wish: use the option to send money to lincolnhsmusicboosters@gmail.com.

Please plan to meet for a brief meeting directly following the October Music Booster meeting on October 18 for next steps and planning.

ADD TO CALENDARS
Oct. 18, 7:30 pm: Chamber Chorale @ Music Booster mtg.
Dec. 2, 10:30 am: Chamber Chorale gig
Dec. 12, Winter Concert, Classical Choirs
Dec. 16, Winter Concert, Estetica

GRADE PROBLEMS
If something is wrong with your grade, please use this form to fix it: www.tinyurl.com/gradefixes. Be prepared to send proof if needed. You will get an email back when it has been addressed!

M 10/8:
•Theory Intro

T 10/9:
•Listening

W 10/10:
•Testing

Th 10/11:
•Quiz Day

F 10/12:
•Listening Peer Edit #2
•Bellissima: Nat'l Anthem

M 10/15:
•History Intro

T 10/16 & W 10/17:
•Listening
•National Anthem rehearsal, lunch
•Adv. Choirs rehearsal, 6:30-8:30 pm (Tue)
•All Men: PB music reh, lunch

Th 10/18:
•Quiz Day
•All Women: PB music reh, lunch
•Music Booster meeting, 7:30 pm, featuring Chamber Chorale!

F 10/19:
•Listening Peer Edit #2
•Seniors: Nat'l Anthem

S 10/20:
•Pancake Breakfast

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

This week's hero is Jennifer Goettelmann, who sings in Women's Choir. Jennifer is new to the LHS Choral Program this year, but is a great singer and is delightful to work with!

Week of September 24

9/23/2018

MATTRESS FUNDRAISER
You were TERRIFIC! Thank you so much for helping us build the audience for our 3rd Annual Fundraiser! We'll know the results when we return from the break—fingers crossed for a good turnout!

For those of you who attended, look for an email confirming your community service.

GRADES
IC has been problemmatic all weekend long and I am still entering grades. We'll go over them in class. There is still time to fix things that are erroneous.

CLASSMARKER.COM
This week's homework is on the first of our Music HIstory units: Medieval and Renaissance periods. Look for the presentation on Tuesday/Wednesday; the open-note quiz will be on Friday (not Thursday).

Note that as a result of the quiz being on Friday, we will do listening on Thursday.

REAL MEN SING: CANCELLED
For a number of reasons, we will not be participating this year.

NYC TOUR
Those going to New York: your first non-refundable payment of $100 (payable to Lincoln High School) is payable on or before Sept. 25 to secure your spot—that's Tuesday! You can pay by PayPal if you wish: use the option to send money to lincolnhsmusicboosters@gmail.com.

There are no other tour plans at this time.

QUIZZES
Missing a quiz? Quizzes may be made up on block days (Tuesdays/Wednesdays) at brunch, advisory or lunch.

GRADE PROBLEMS
If something is wrong with your grade, please use this form to fix it: www.tinyurl.com/gradefixes. Be prepared to send proof if needed. You will get an email back when it has been addressed!

ADVISORY
Advisory in Room 91 is a silent study hall. You are more than welcome to hang out with me, but you will be expected to work quietly the whole time. No headphones unless they are work-related and absolutely no gaming!

LET'S DECORATE!
On Friday, we will transform Room 91 into a Halloween-Dia de los Muertos celebration! If you'd like to help, we'll play spooooooky music and get the room ready for October. Community service and cookies for all! Let me know if you're interested (3:30-5:30 pm).

M 9/24:
•Grades

T 9/25 & W 9/26:
•HW presentation
•Tour Deposit due (Tuesday)
•Listening

Th 9/27:
•Listening

F 9/28:
•Quiz Day
•Estetica: Nat' Anthem

No school! Rest, refresh, rejuvenate.

Week of September 17

9/16/2018

END OF THE GRADING PERIOD IS THIS WEEK!

MATTRESS FUNDRAISER
Only 6 days to go! Who have you sold a mattress to??

Group performance times are set as follows:
10:30 Bellissima
11:30 Estetica
1:30 Women's Choir
2:30 Choral Union
3:30 Men's Choir
4:00 Chamber Chorale
Please meet me right outside the small gym 15 min. prior to performance.

Here's a link to our Facebook event. Forward it to everyone you know! www.facebook.com/events/251131585690736

Sell a mattress and you will be invited to the Mattress All-Stars Choir Lunch—Panda Express on me! Get those mattresses sold!

CLASSMARKER.COM
This week's homework is a review of everything we have done so far: music staff, ledger lines, accidentals and notes/rests (and values). Homework will be available after school on Monday and must be completed before Thursday's quiz. Because it's the end of the grading period, this quiz will be worth 25 points. Be ready!

LISTENING PEER EDIT
Our first listening peer edit took place on Friday, 9/14. If you missed it, the make-up will be on Tuesday, 9/18 at lunch. It won't take the whole time, so please be prompt so that you can have lunch.

Remember, you are expected to do the assignment even if you miss class. All examples are posted on the listening page here on my website. Click here to go there now.

NYC TOUR
Those going to New York: your first non-refundable payment of $100 (payable to Lincoln High School) is payable on or before Sept. 25 to secure your spot—that's next Tuesday! You can pay by PayPal if you wish: use the option to send money to lincolnhsmusicboosters@gmail.com.

There are no other tour plans at this time.

PERFORMANCE APPAREL
If you missed your performance apparel fitting, makeups will be Wednesday at lunch. Make sure you get there!

QUIZZES
Missing a quiz? Quizzes may be made up on block days (Tuesdays/Wednesdays) at brunch, advisory or lunch.

GRADE PROBLEMS
If something is wrong with your grade, please use this form to fix it: www.tinyurl.com/gradefixes. Be prepared to send proof if needed. You will get an email back when it has been addressed!

ADVISORY
Advisory in Room 91 is a silent study hall. You are more than welcome to hang out with me, but you will be expected to work quietly the whole time. No headphones unless they are work-related and absolutely no gaming!

M 9/17:
•Theory presentation

T 9/18 & W 9/19:
•Listening
•Listening Peer Edit makeup, lunch (Tue)
•Performance Apparel makeup fittings, lunch (Weds)

Th 9/20:
•Quiz Day

F 9/21:
•Listening
•Last day of the grading period!
•First home football game! See you for JV @ 4 pm, Varsity @ 7 pm

Sun 9/23:
10 am-5 pm, Mattress Fundraiser

M 9/24:
•HW presentation

T 9/25 & W 9/26:
•Listening

Th 9/27:
•Quiz Day

F 9/28:
•Listening
•Real Men Sing @ SJSU

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

This week's hero is Lauren Martinez, who sings in Choral Union. Lauren is a terrific student who didn't start the year with us but has been working very hard to catch up, and has already shown a great work ethic and talent!

Week of September 10

9/9/2018

MATTRESS FUNDRAISER
How many flyers have you handed out? Need more? They're on top of the cubbies by the door. Remember: someone you know personally is looking to replace a mattress! Ask friends, work colleagues, church friends, doctors/dentists (and their assistants!)...find your person!

Group performance times are now set as follows:
10:30 Bellissima
11:30 Estetica
1:30 Women's Choir
2:30 Choral Union
3:30 Men's Choir
4:00 Chamber Chorale

I went with the time that worked best for the whole department as well as by group. Now that you know times, please try to adjust your schedules that day so that you can be there with your group.

Remember, the target for each of us is to sell one mattress to someone. I've sold at LEAST one. Can you say the same? If not, start asking.

Here's a link to our Facebook event. Forward it to everyone you know! www.facebook.com/events/251131585690736

CLASSMARKER.COM
This week's homework is on note and rest values. You will hear the presentation in class on Monday. Homework will be available after school on Monday and must be completed before Thursday's quiz.

SEPTEMBER MUSIC BOOSTER MEETING
Our first Music Booster meeting approaches this week on Thursday, 9/13! Please make sure your parent/guardian attends so they can hear about the latest happenings in our department. There are SO many ways we need parent help; make sure they come to hear all about the ways they can lend us a hand!

Support the bands in their first performance of the year that night—a free concert beginning at 6:30 pm! Buy a hamburger dinner right before as part of the band's first fundraiser!

LISTENING PEER EDIT
Our first listening peer edit will take place on Friday, 9/14. We will listen to the last of the four pieces on Tuesday/Wednesday. Be sure to have your paragraphs done for the four pieces we have listened to so far!

The listening rubric is on p. 2 of the handout you received earlier this year. You can find it on the listening page here on my website. Click here to go there now.

All week long, we will be looking at examples of paragraphs in class so that you know what I am expecting. Make sure you are ready to go; makeups are only available for absences.

Remember, you are expected to do the assignment even if you miss class. All examples are posted on the listening page here on my website. Click here to go there now.

NYC TOUR
Those going to New York: your first non-refundable payment of $100 (payable to Lincoln High School) is payable on or before Sept. 25 to secure your spot. You can pay by PayPal if you wish: use the option to send money to lincolnhsmusicboosters@gmail.com.

There are no other tour plans at this time.

PERFORMANCE APPAREL
Fittings for performance apparel will take place this week from Tue. 9/11 - Fri. 9/14.

Men: please sign up for a time on the SignUpGenius form:
www.SignUpGenius.com/go/20F0948A8A62A1-201819

Women: please sign up for a time on this form:
www.SignUpGenius.com/go/20F0948A8A62A1-2018191

(Advanced choir women, please be ready to tell me if you would like to purchase or borrow your attire at the time of your fitting).

We will also need students AND PARENTS to assist with fittings, both for tuxes and for dresses; if you are available, please use the same signup. Students will receive community service for your help.

QUIZZES
Missing a quiz? Quizzes may be made up on block days (Tuesdays/Wednesdays) at brunch, advisory or lunch.

GRADE PROBLEMS
If something is wrong with your grade, please use this form to fix it: www.tinyurl.com/gradefixes. Be prepared to send proof if needed. You will get an email back when it has been addressed!

If you have already notified me of previous problems via email, no need to fill out the form.

ADVISORY
Advisory in Room 91 is a silent study hall. You are more than welcome to hang out with me, but you will be expected to work quietly the whole time. No headphones unless they are work-related and absolutely no gaming!

M 9/10:
•Theory presentation
•Dress fittings, 3:30-5:30 pm, Room 91

T 9/11 & W 9/12:
•Listening
•Tux fittings, 2:30-5:30 pm, Theater Lobby (both days)

Th 9/13:
•Quiz Day
•Tux fittings, 2:30-5:30 pm, Theater Lobby
•Music Booster meeting, 7:30 pm, Pit Amphitheater (next to main building)

F 9/14:
•Listening Peer Edit
•Tux fittings, 2:30-5:30 pm, Theater Lobby
•Dress fittings, 2:30-5:30 pm, Room 91 (Wed)

Sa 9/15:
•Chamber Retreat, 10 am-7 pm

Su 9/16:
•Chamber/Estetica/Bellissima to Ren Faire

M 9/17:
•Theory presentation

T 9/18 & W 9/19:
•Listening

Th 9/20:
•Quiz Day

F 9/21:
•Listening

Sun 9/23:
10 am-5 pm, Mattress Fundraiser

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

This week's hero is Abel Ahumada, who sings in Men's Choir. Abel constantly looks out for the rest of the men in the group, and is always trying his best to be helpful... with his fun sense of humor, he is truly indispensable!

Week of September 4

9/2/2018

And just like that, it's September! Read on for this week's announcements:

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT
It was AWESOME to see so many parents and kids at B2S Night 2018. I ran out of handouts for the first time ever! Look for your 10 XCR points as part of your first participation grade in IC (You should be able to see your grades beginning this week).

ADVISORY
Our block schedule (Tuesdays/Wednesdays) begins this week!

You may go to the advisory of any of your teachers; advisory is best-used by visiting with a teacher whose class you're struggling in so that you may get extra help. You'll be expected to sign in, so have your ID card out and ready for scanning.

Please note that for advisory in Room 91 is a silent study hall. You are more than welcome to hang out with me, but you will be expected to work quietly the whole time.

SYLLABUS CONTRACT
Still missing contracts for the following:
Per 2: Espinoza, Rangel
Per 6: Aguilar, Trinidad

MATTRESS FUNDRAISER
Now you've all met Sam, and hopefully you distributed all your flyers this weekend! All ensembles will be performing at the event on September 23. Stay tuned for when: we will discuss this in class on Tuesday/Wednesday.

CLASSMARKER.COM
This week's homework is on sharps, flats, and naturals. You will hear the presentation in class on Tuesday or Wednesday (depending on when your class's block day is). Homework will be available on Tuesday and must be completed before Thursday's quiz.

LISTENING
If you were unable to complete the listening handout because you didn't listen to either of the pieces ("Magic to Do" and "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman"), please plan to make them up on Wednesday, 9/5 at lunch. I will begin promptly at 12:03—please be timely.

PERFORMANCE APPAREL
Fittings for performance apparel will take place next week from Tue. 9/11 - Fri. 9/14.

Men: please sign up for a time on the SignUpGenius form:
www.SignUpGenius.com/go/20F0948A8A62A1-201819

Women: please sign up for a time on this form:
www.SignUpGenius.com/go/20F0948A8A62A1-2018191

(Advanced choir women, please be ready to tell me if you would like to purchase or borrow your attire at the time of your fitting).

We will also need students to assist with fittings, both for tuxes and for dresses; if you are available, please use the same signup. You will receive community service for your help.

QUIZZES
Missing a quiz? Quizzes may be made up on block days (Tuesdays/Wednesdays) at brunch, advisory or lunch.

M 9/3:
•Labor Day Holiday: No School!

T 9/4 / W 9/5:
•Listening
•Theory Intro
•Block Day Schedules begin
•Listening Handout Makeup @ lunch (NOT Thursday)

Th 9/6:
•Listening

F 9/7:
•Quiz Day
•Estetica Retreat: 6-9 pm

Sa 9/8:
•Estetica Retreat: 9 am - 4 pm

M 9/10:
•Theory presentation
•Dress fittings, 3:30-5:30 pm, Room 91

T 9/11 / W 9/12:
•Listening
•Tux fittings, 2:30-5:30 pm, Theater Lobby

Th 9/13:
•Quiz Day
•Tux fittings, 2:30-5:30 pm, Theater Lobby
•Music Booster meeting, 7:30 pm, Pit Amphitheater (next to main building)
•Dress fittings, 2:30-5:30 pm, Room 91

F 9/14:
•Listening
•Tux fittings, 2:30-5:30 pm, Theater Lobby
•Dress fittings, 2:30-5:30 pm, Room 91 (Wed)

Sa 9/15:
•Chamber Retreat, 10 am-7 pm

Su 9/16:
•Chamber/Estetica/Bellissima to Ren Faire

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

This week's hero is Blanca Castillo, who sings in Estetica. Blanca is the consummate "do right" gal, who was indispensable at B2S Night!

Week of August 27

8/26/2018

SYLLABUS CONTRACT
Did you bring your signed contract back? I have only received about half! Make sure you bring yours in on Monday.

CLASSMARKER.COM
Our first classmarker assignment is in the books. Almost everyone completed it successfully before the quiz—excellent job! Stay on top of your homework so that you're successful on your quizzes.

This week's homework is on ledger lines (the back half of our yellow handout). If you didn't already get the introduction for how to successfully complete the homework, you will hear it in class on Monday. Homework will be available beginning Monday at 3:30 pm and must be completed before Thursday's quiz.

REMIND TEXTS
It is the 3rd week of class and some folks still aren't signed up! Text the following to 81010:
Bellissima: @lhsbell
Men's Choir: @lhs-men
Women's Choir: @lhs-women
Estetica: @estetica
Chamber Chorale: @chamchor
Choral Union: @chorunion

Please make sure your parents are signed up too.

LISTENING HANDOUT
Don't forget: our listening handout is due on Monday. Make sure you have carefully followed the writing parameters.

We will start blogging on Tuesday. Returning singers: please make sure you can log in to your blog. New singers: you will receive blog information on Tuesday. Because of Friday's presentation, we will do listening on Thursday instead. Be ready!

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT
If your parents attend B2S Night, you will get 10 XCR points! Make sure you tell them to come and see what's going on in Room 91. It should be a good time!

MATTRESS FUNDRAISER
One of our most lucrative fundraisers of the year is the Mattress Fundraiser. All details will be given to us by our salesperson on Friday. For class that day, all students will meet in Room 40 (band room on front corner of campus by Trace).

M 8/27:
•Theory Intro (Ledger Lines)

T 8/28:
•Listening

W 8/29:
•Nothing...yet!

Th 8/30:
•Quiz Day
•Back to School Night

F 8/31:
•Mattress Fundraiser Introduction; all classes meet in Room 40
•Early out day

M 9/3:
•Labor Day Holiday: No School!

T 9/4 / W 9/5:
•Listening
•Theory Intro
•Block Day Schedules begin

Th 9/6:
•Quiz Day

F 9/7:
•Listening
•Estetica Retreat

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

The first hero of the 2018-19 school year is Mia Echivarre-Morelli, who sings in Chamber Chorale and Estetica. A tremendous musician, Mia works incredibly hard and is one of the most excellent team players in both her groups!