Choir News
Information for students in the Apollo STEAM Academy Choirs
Happening Now
All-Region Results
Three Apollo students were selected to be a part of the All-Region Tenor Bass Choir. They will have an opportunity to work with a respected clinician and sing with the other region members at John Horn High School on Friday, March 2nd at 6:30 PM.
UIL Rehearsal Schedules
Below you will find the UIL rehearsal schedule for your student's class . We will be losing several rehearsals due to testing, pep rally schedules and trainings in the coming weeks. These dates are in place of those missed rehearsals. They are required and grades will be taken for attendance/participation.
Coming Soon
Spring Trip Fundraiser
The Apollo choir is Earth Candles to help offset ticket costs for RoughRiders and Six Flags tickets. Candles are just $12 or $15 dollars and smell wonderful!
All checks should be made out to BACB. Order and money turn-in day will be March 8th.
Apollo Choir to Sing National Anthem at RoughRiders
The Apollo Choir has been invited to sing the National Anthem at the Frisco RoughRiders baseball game on Sunday, May 6th. After singing we will enjoy the game using our All-You-Can-Eat tickets. Family and friends are welcome to attend. To order tickets for your student, friends or family, print the form below and return to school with checks made payable to BACB.
Upcoming Events
Event Information
Pre-UIL (Date Changed)
The choirs will be practicing their UIL music and procedures at Berkner High School. Students should wear their formal choir uniform for this event.
When?
Wednesday, Mar 21, 2018, 04:00 PM
Where?
1600 Spring Valley Road, Richardson, TX, USA
Event Information
National Anthem at the Frisco RoughRiders
Students will have an opportunity to sing The National Anthem on the field prior to The Frisco RoughRiders baseball game versus The Midland RockHounds. More information will be coming soon as to how students and families can purchase tickets for this event.
When?
Sunday, May 6, 2018, 04:00 PM
Where?
Frisco Rough Riders, Roughriders Trail, Frisco, TX, United States
Event Information
Apollo Fine Arts to Six Flags
Our choir, band and orchestra students work hard all year-long and the Apollo Fine Arts Staff would like to recognize their commitment with an opportunity to go to Six Flags for the day. More information will be coming soon as to how students can purchase a ticket to Six Flags.
Two important notes:
1. Only students who have paid their choir fees may purchase a ticket.
2. Only students who attend UIL Concert and Sight-Reading Contest may attend this event.
When?
Monday, May 21, 2018, 08:15 AM
Where?
Six Flags Over Texas, East Road to Six Flags Street, Arlington, TX, United States
Video of the Month
We often wonder what it would look like if robots took over our day to day jobs. But Nigel Stanford materialized a robot band. Watch this video to see one neat way that these tools can be used for music. Watch out.... the robots might just take on a mind of their own!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAdqazixuRY
Need more information?
Charms Office Assistant
http://Charmsoffice.com is the place to find information about our calendar and choir fees. Check in using the school code: ApolloJHChoir and then access your students information by entering risd and their birthday (risdmmddyy).
Nathan White
I would love to speak with you about any of our upcoming events or other class information. Feel free to email or call at any time.
Email: nathan.white@risd.org
Location: 1600 Apollo Road, Richardson, TX, United States
Phone: 469-593-8014