2016-17 Calendar of Events

Middle School Choir Events

                                             2016-2017

Oct. 8 (Sat.-opt),(Gr. 7-8) J.H. All-Region Contest…Lv.6:45 am – Rtn. approx.8:30 pm…@ Mt. Pleasant HS*…$10 commitment… (if selected to choir, must commit to Region Clinic/Concert, Nov. 12, 2016 all day)

♥Nov. 12 (Sat.) (Gr. 7-8)…All-Region Clinic (8am) & Free Concert (4:30pm) @ Mt. Pleasant HS  (Req’d for All-Region Choir Members) $10 commitment (Students Lv. 6:45 am & will have rehearsal all day)…(Parents arrive early for parking & seating – full capacity is expected; also make plans to allow your child to ride home with you after concert). Prior to and following the concert there will be an opportunity to order DVDs of the concert. Plaques and T-shirts will also be available for purchase. More info to follow.

Dec. 8 (Gr. 6-8)…Christmas Concert…MS Choirs……6:30 pm-8:30 pm ……WOHS Auditorium. Full attendance is Required: This is your 9 Weeks Exam Grade……(Parents, please bring cookies & volunteer to serve.)  Concert will be followed by Refreshments.

♥Dec. 9 (Fri.)…(Gr. 6-8) Eligible students perform Christmas program @ Austin Bank (Hwy. 80), area Nursing Hms, then lunch & leisure time @ Longview Mall {I NEED PARENTS TO ASSIST WITH SUPERVISION AT THE MALL, NOON-2:15) (to be approved by our Principals & School Board of Trustees)

Dec. 12th-Jan. 5th (Gr. 7-8) Select Solo & Ensemble Contest Music during Class Time. Your selection of music & decision of commitment MUST be submitted to Director.

Jan 28 (Sat.-opt.) (Gr. 7-8) Solo & Ensemble Contest…9:00 am…possibly White Oak High School…$8 commitment

May 11 (Thurs.-Req.)…WOHS & MS Choirs Spring Concert…6:30-8:30 pm….WOHS Auditorium…Full attendance is Required: This is your  Weeks Exam Grade……(Parents please bring cookies & volunteer to serve) 

May ? (Sat.-opt.)….(Gr. 6-8) Possible Spring Music Festival in Arlington, TX. + Six Flags-Participation optional, but is strongly recommended…Need $20 Deposit Commitment by Tues., March 14 & full payment by Fri., March 31st (price incl. Six Flags Ticket + 1 meal). Full Cost of Trip is $65-$70, incl. 6 Flags tkt, 1 meal in park, shared transportation cost, and shared festival entry fee.

♥ All listed auditions are by choice, but once signed up and committed to attend, you WILL be assessed the listed entry fee if you do not attend the event.
All-Region Auditions – $10 / Solo & Ensemble $15 per event
Rehearsal CD’s cost $1/cd, and may be purchased through Ms. Hughes or Ms. Kirkland.

Keep on Refrigerator for Reference:

Mrs. Hughes’ Office Ph.(903) 291-2051                Cell (903) 918-6627

Ms. Kirkland’s Office Ph.(903) 291-2051              Cell Private

See our blog for further information: hughesr.wonecks.net
*These are tentative dates, and may change due to other circumstances. Please watch for information to be sent home

   High School Choir Events

2016 – 2017

Aug. 27th (Sat.-opt.) KC All-Region Choir Workshop. Kilgore College. Lv. 8:30 am/Rtn. 4pm. $15 registration-door.

Aug. 26th, Sept. 2nd, Sept. 16th, Oct.14th, Nov. 4th (Fri.) Football Games.On Sat., Nov. 4th possibly all Seniors sing Nat’l Anthem. Meet 7:10pm Stadium Press Box.

Sept. 1st (Thurs.) Audition for “High School Musical”…… See Flyers that we have around school for specifics..We NEED You!

Oct. 15th (Sat.-opt.) ♥All-Region Large and Small School Mixed Choirs Contest,  Lv.6:45am–Rtn. Appx.8:30pm  @Mt. Pleasant High School …$10 commitment (if selected, must commit to performing @ Region Clinic/Concert on 11/12/2016)

Nov. 3rd, 5th & 6th – “High School Musical” Production   Nov. 3rd & 5th (Thurs. & Sat. 7:30pm shows)                         Nov. 5th & 6th  (Sat. & Sun. 2:30pm shows)                                 Any HS Choir member who isn’t performing in the musical, will be responsible for working all the performances.  I will have a sign-up sheet in the Choir Rm. for duties & time. You MUST sign up, and will be credited with FR account money for your time worked.

Nov. 12th (Sat.♥)All-Region Clinic (8am) & Concert (4:30 pm) {Parents take home students following concert} Mt. Pleasant HS *$10 commitment (♥Req’d part.for All-Region Choir Members) (Students Lv. 6:45 am & rehearse all day). Parents arrive early for parking & seating:full capacity expected. Also make plans to allow your child to ride home with you after concert). Prior to and following the concert there will be an opportunity to order DVDs of the concert. Plaques and T-shirts will also be available for purchase. More info to follow.

Nov. ?  TBA (Sat.-opt)…Pre-Area Workshop ……usually $10 at door.  Interested students may have to arrange your own transportation to and from, in case no school staff attends.

Nov. 29th (Tues.)..Pre-Area Audition @ Pittsburgh HS. Leave school @ (TBA)/Rtn. (TBA).  $10 commitment… Only for those advancing from All-Region audition (if selected, must commit to auditioning @ Area Contest on Jan. 14th, 2017 & All-State participation required on Feb. 8-11, 2017)

Dec. 8th (Thurs.-Req.) All Grades… Christmas Concert…6:30 pm-8:00 pm, WOHS Auditorium.  Full attendance is Required
This is your 9 Weeks Exam Grade (Parents, please bring cookies & volunteer to serve the refreshments following our concert)

♥Dec. 9th (Fri.)… Eligible students perform Christmas program @ Austin Bank (Hwy. 80), area Nursing Hms, then lunch & leisure time @ Longview Mall {I NEED PARENTS TO ASSIST WITH SUPERVISION AT THE MALL, NOON-2:15) (to be approved by our Principals & School Board of Trustees)

Dec. 12th-13th & Jan. 2nd-5th Select Solo & Ensemble Contest Music during Class Time. Your decision of commitment to audition MUST be submitted to Director BEFORE Christmas break. Your title selection of music can be submitted by Jan. 5th (Thurs.)

Jan. 13th-14th (Fri-Sat.) Area Auditions (if advanced from Pre-Area)…Lv. Fri @9:40am/Rtn Sat.approx 9pm @TAMU-Commerce ……$10 audition commitment. Bring $$ for meals

Feb. 3rd (Fri.-opt.)♥Solo & Ensemble Contest….Time tba @ ETBU (everyone will ride the bus, unless you have another school event that you must attend.  …$15 commitment/per event

Feb.7th-12th(Tue.- Sun.)…TMEA Convention: All-State Groups Perform @ San Antonio Convention Center.  All-State Concerts are free, but require a ticket for Mixed Choir Concert. This is a required trip if you make an All-State Choir!!

April 11th (Tues.-Req.)UIL Concert & Sight-Reading Contest Time tba…@ Pittsburgh FBC…(Participation is Required, but eligibility applies) 9 Weeks Exam Grade will be given

May 11th  (Thurs.-Req.)WOHS & MS Choirs Spring Concert & Choir Senior Slideshow…6:30 pm- 8:00pm …WOHS
Auditorium…Full attendance & participation is Required…                9 Wks. Exam Grade will be given… (Parents, Please bring cookies & volunteer to serve refreshments following our concert)

May  ( ?) (Req’d)…Scholastic’s Day Assembly Performance 9am White Oak HS Aud……This is a Major Test Grade

May 28 – 31st Sun.-Wed: UIL State Solo & Ens. Contest Hendrickson HS in Pflugerville, TX… Lv. 9am on 28th/ Rtn 9:30 pm on the 31st …Hotel: tba…. $15 commitment + meals $$ (trip details to follow). If you attend this contest, and do not perform when assigned to, you will arrange for your parents to come pick you up in San Marcos, or arrange for your immediate return transportation to school, immediately upon this violation. Our District pays all of your expenses, and your responsibility is to be prepared and perform at your assigned time. If you have any questions regarding this rule, please see Mrs. Hughes BEFORE planning on attending this contest! No “free-loaders” will be allowed to accompany us.

♥ All listed auditions are by choice, but once signed up and committed to attend, you WILL be assessed the entry fee listed below, if you do not attend the event
*All-Region Auditions–$10; Solo & Ensemble $15 per event State S & E Contest $15 per event
*Rehearsal CD’s will cost $1 each, and may be purchased through Mrs. Hughes.

See our blog for further information: hughesr.wonecks.net

 

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