Week of November 13, 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!