THS Choir Newsletter
January 31st, 2021
Weekly Calendar
UIL Solo and Ensemble on SATURDAY
Solo and Ensemble:
- The 1st draft schedule is listed below.
- Students need to be at THS 30 minutes before their time to warm up and available in case the just runs early or there is a gap in the schedule.
- Students may leave after they are done performing.
- I will notify students of their ratings that evening.
- This year, medals will be mailed by UIL.
- We will be the only choir in attendance. Students will wear masks when they are waiting and be socially distanced.
- I will need student volunteers to help with the contest. Students will receive letter jacket and service points for volunteering.
1st Draft of Solo and Ensemble Schedule on Website
The first draft of the solo and ensemble schedule is on my webpage. This is where I will update it. Student perform their solos near the time of their ensemble. We have not set the exact personnel of the 3rd period ensembles yet, so there is a high possibility that many afternoon times will change. I will update them on my edlio page and send out notifications.
Accompanist Rehearsal
Mrs. Karen Brewer will be available for a follow up rehearsal after school Monday and Tuesday. Click the signup genius link below to schedule your time.
Solo Project 2nd Upload due Wednesday February 10th
The 2nd upload for all TVS and F2F choir students not attending UIL is due Wednesday, February 10th. The will upload a VIDEO of themselves singing their solo. They can refer to their music, but must look at the camera for a majority of the video. The deadline is a week and a half away and F2F students may prepare in class. They will get bonus points for dressing nicely.
Students attending UIL Solo and Ensemble will fulfill this criteria at the contest, with the exception that their solo MUST be completely memorized. There will be more information in Schoology.
The 1st "rough draft" was due from all students Saturday January 23rd and will still be accepted with penalty. Both of these assignments are major grades.
Bring headphones daily
All F2F students will be preparing their solos for UIL or upload. Bring your headphones so you can prepare in class.
Flag Fundraiser Friday/Saturday February 12th and 13th . We need help!!!
We are taking flag subscriptions for 2021 and our first day to set out is Presidents' Day. Our flag fundraiser not only raises money for our students on the spring trip, but it also keeps our choir fees low. Here are the easy ways you can help;
- Purchase a subscription.
- Set out flags for Presidents' day. Students can receive a letter jacket point, or it can go towards their trip account for this year or next year.
- Put the link on your social media and/or Nextdoor/subdivsion social pages
Students who participate: - Receive letter jacket points for flags that do not go towards
- Earn discounts on any trips that we are able to take this year AND next year
- Qualify for scholarships on Fees
- Earn service points for National Honor Society, scholarship applications and any other organization that require service hours.
You will need: - A van w/ captain's chairs or a truck
- A hammer
- A towel
- A screwdriver
Click here for information about participating.
This is our most important fundraiser and the community loves it. Please help us with this awesome fundraiser.
Weekly Upload
There will not be an upload due as I prepare for Solo and Ensemble. TVS students will still have daily warm ups, sightreading, counting/solfege and literature assignments.
Click here for the THS choir Google Calendar
You can sync it to your phone! Please note that the dates were set before COVID restrictions and are subject to change.
Facebook and Twitter
Tomball High School choir has a Facebook and Twitter account. The FB page has important information for students and parents about choir activities, deadlines and pictures. The twitter page has information to the community about performances and awards. They are both under Tomball HS choir. Click the icons to join or follow.
Tomball High School Choir
Email: lynnbrewer@tomballisd.net
Website: https://ths.tomballisd.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=504795&type=u&pREC_ID=735005
Location: 30330 Quinn Road, Tomball, TX, USA
Phone: 2813573220 2501
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2214601349/
Twitter: @tomballhschoir