CHS Choir Update #6
A Weekly Newsletter for Friends & Family of the CHS Choir
Greetings CHS Choir Family!
The start of the 2nd six-weeks is upon us and with it comes new adventures and even more music-making. It has been refreshing to see each class become more comfortable with our new procedures for music-making and how each choir is developing a greater sense of self and community through our work together thus far.
Piano lessons are in full swing in our new piano lab and I could not be more pleased with how our students are embracing this learning opportunity. I look forward to being able to showcase their progress over the next few weeks.
Grades and attendance records are being finalized tonight and will be ready for posting by 8:00 AM tomorrow. If you see anything you have questions about, please do not hesitate to contact me to discuss your findings.
Please be sure to check out the rest of this week's newsletter to learn more about upcoming events and opportunities to become more involved in the life and mission of our program. There is a lot going on right now and we don't want you to miss a beat.
As always, please do not hesitate to let me know if you have any questions or if I can be of assistance to you or your student in any way.
Warmest Regards,
Eric L. Cooley, director
CHS Choral Department
Coming Up This Week...
- Show Choir Rehearsal (Choreo Session) 5:00-7:00 PM
- Follow Up With Contacts About Donations Today
- ACT Exams - During School (Seniors Only )
- Piano Lab Day with Ms. K (In-Class)
- All-State Individual Lesson Sign-Ups - 4:30-5:45 PM(Register Here)
- Show Choir Rehearsal - 4:30-5:30 PM
- Send Pledge Drive Requests to 5 New People Today
- Piano Lab Day with Ms. K (In-Class)
- All-State Individual Lesson Sign-Ups - 4:30-5:45 PM (Register Here)
- All-State Individual Lesson Sign-Ups - 4:14-5:15 PM (Register Here)
- National Anthem Performance @ Home Game - 6:45-7:30 PM (Chamber Singers)**
- Follow Up With Pledge Drive Contacts About Donations
- All-State Cut Workshop - 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
View our full calendar online by clicking HERE.
Fall Pledge Drive Update
Need assistance with navigating our fundraiser page or sharing our cause with friends and family? Check out THIS VIDEO LINK.
Helping us achieve our goals will help us do the following:
- Our BUDGET GOAL is $10,000 and allows us to fulfill basic program needs for the year, including performance support, educational materials, clinics, and support the distribution of scholarship and financial aid.
- Our WISH LIST GOAL is $12,500 and allows us to cover all of the basics AND supports our ability to provide for end-of-year activities (awards banquets and post-contest celebrations) at NO COST to the students.
- Helping us reach our DREAM GOAL is $15,000 would provide for all of the above AND enable us to support our students in our auxiliary groups to TRAVEL FOR FREE to their contests in the spring.
CHS Choir Department Handbook & Forms Past Due
Choir families: We need your help cleaning up back to school paperwork. We are still missing about 20 handbook acknowledgment forms and approximately 25 medical release forms. Please take a few moments today to complete the forms below. Your help is greatly appreciated.
Choir Fee Payment Reminder
For those students/families that requested a payment plan for this year's fees, the payment schedule has been included below for your review.
Plan for Families Requesting Two Equal Payments
- Friday, Sept. 11th
- Friday, Oct. 16th
Plan for Families Requesting Three Equal Payments
- Friday, Sept. 11th
- Friday, Oct. 16th
- Friday, Oct 30th
It is our request and desire that all choir fees for the 2020-2021 school year be paid in full by Friday, October 30th. Those students/families needing additional consideration are asked to complete the form linked below.
Letter Jacket Fitting Info
Students were sized and fitted for letter jackets during class on Thursday, October 1st. Qualifying students that were not able to attend fittings in person will receive information this week regarding how to measure themselves and turn in their forms/additional payments electronically.
As a reminder, the Choir Booster Club covers the cost of the Jacket and/or Letter for qualifying students. All other decorations and upgrades will be the responsibility of the student/family.
All-State Registration Forms Due Wednesday
All students intending to participate in this year's all-state choir audition process must confirm their personal information and voice part with Mr. Cooley no later than 5:00 PM on Wednesday, October 7th. All auditions will be virtual and recorded on student electronic devices.
Cuts will be released on Saturday, Oct. 10th. Mr. Cooley will be hosting a cut workshop in the choir room on Saturday from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM to help students familiarize themselves with the audition process and the cuts that will be auditioned.
Please complete the form below to formalize your entry into this process.
Voice Lesson Info & Program Applications
Still interested in signing up for voice lessons? It's not too late! Click the links below to learn more about this fantastic program designed to support and enrich student learning as part of the CHS Choir Program. Sign-up today!
Accessing CutTime & Paying Choir Fees
Still, need to make a payment or clear a choir fee? Visit our CutTime portal to view your student's information and make payments. Parents without accounts can use the information below to request access to the system and begin working with their student's account.
Parent Account Setup Information
- Go to www.cuttime.net and select “Student/Parent Sign Up” at top of the screen.
- Read the instructions and complete the registration form provided.
- Our Group Name (to be entered in the first blank) is "Centennial HS Choir."
- Your position should be set to "Parent."
- Agree to the Terms and Commitments.
- Click the “Register Now” button.
Questions? Contact Mr. Cooley for support (ecooley@bisdmail.net)
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Website: www.centennialhschoir.com
Location: 201 S Hurst Rd, Burleson, TX, United States
Phone: 817-245-0370
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