AMS Chorus News
Weekly update for the Chorus at Austin Middle School
IT'S CONCERT WEEK!
Hello, again! The last couple weeks have been busy, but there has not been much information to distribute that you had not already received. This week, however, is going to be BIG! It's Winter Concert Week! The students have been busy preparing for their next performance and it is sure to put you in the holiday spirit!
The details for the after school rehearsal and concert are below. The dates and times have not changed since August, so hopefully these are already on your calendar! Please make a note of them. Remember, that all after school rehearsals and concerts are a grade and are important parts of participating in a performance based class.
I would like to wish each of our chorus families a very wonderful holiday season and safe travels if you are spending time away from home. May the season bring you joy, happiness and renew your spirit. It really is "the most wonderful time of the year"!
Upcoming Dates:
Wednesday, Dec 12 - After School Rehearsal
Thursday, Dec 13 - Winter Concert
Wednesday, Dec 19 - Last day of 1st semester
Thursday, Dec 20-Wednesday, Jan 2 - Winter/Holiday Break
Thursday, Jan 3 - First day of 2nd semester
Monday, Jan 21 - No School MLK Holiday
Winter Concert Rehearsal
This rehearsal, like others, is a formative grade. All chorus members must attend as this is the only time we will rehearse all music together and practice how to get on and off the stage with all 3 groups.
We will do a rolling dismissal. This means that not all grade levels will dismiss at the same time. Please note the time below that your choir will be dismissed. ALL STUDENTS, REGARDLESS OF GRADE LEVEL, MUST BE PICKED UP NO LATER THAN 5:30PM. Please make sure your child has a ride after rehearsal!
All choirs rehearse 3:45-4:15
6th grade 4:15-4:35
7th grade 4:35-4:55
8th grade 4:55-5:15
Winter Chorus Concert ALL GRADES PERFORMING
ALL GRADE LEVELS WILL BE PERFORMING!
Students are to wear their chorus attire: black dress, black stockings, black closed-toed shoes (girls); black pants, white dress shirt, black tie, black shoes (boys)
Call time 6:20pm. Please be SEATED in the cafeteria at 6:20. Warm ups will begin promptly at 6:20.
Doors will open for seating at 6:45pm.
The concert will begin at 7:00pm.
The concert should be over by 8:00pm.
If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Patrick.
Thursday, Dec 13, 2018, 07:00 PM
3490 Ridge Road, Douglasville, GA, USA
Sixth Grade Statewide Honor Chorus
Please sign up for the SGSW Remind texts. I will send reminders about the trip and rehearsals through this. Text the following code to 81010 @amssgs
You should have received a letter on purple paper explaining the trip and what is due now. As soon as possible, please return the emergency contact/medication paperwork and the $45 for the registration fee and music.
Our FIRST REHEARSAL is going to be after school Monday, December 17th until 4:30pm. Students will receive their music on this day, be shown how to access the rehearsal CD for practicing over the break, and will receive information regarding bus and hotel accommodations.
So that you can be planning ahead, the money needed for the bus and hotel will be due in early February. As soon as I know how much it will be, I will let you know, but as stated before it will not exceed $130.
If you have any questions regarding the trip, or the details, please let me know. I am really looking forward to working with the girls and experiencing this with them!
FUNDRAISER ITEM PICK UP!!
Wednesday, Dec 12 AFTER THE REHEARSAL
Thursday, Dec 13 AFTER THE CONCERT
Thank you!