AMS Chorus News
Weekly update for the Chorus at Austin Middle School
Halloween Week Edition
It's a busy week as we are leading up to our next concert. Make sure to check out the dates and times below for our Veteran's Day concerts and upcoming events.
Tuesday is our second Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night! Please come have dinner (dine in or drive-thru) and mention you are there to support our chorus! 5-8pm in Dallas.
Wishing everyone a great week and have a safe and spooky Halloween!
Musically Yours,
Mrs. Patrick
CHICK-FIL-A SPIRIT NIGHT
Please come have dinner with us and help support the AMS Chorus! Chick-Fil-A will donate a portion of the proceeds back to the chorus for our participation! The more people who come, the larger our percentage! Tell your family, friends, neighbors....tell everyone you know!!
Come inside or go through the drive-thru - just remember to say you are there to support the AMS Chorus!!!
Tuesday, Oct 29, 2019, 05:00 PM
Chick-fil-A, Charlie Watts Dr, Dallas, GA, USA
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Sixth Grade Statewide Honor Chorus Auditions
We are in a holding pattern until we receive more information from GMEA. Once the registration deadline has closed we will receive our choir assignment, will know what music we will be singing, and rehearsals will be scheduled.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Patrick.
The dates for the event are February 27-28, 2020. The concert is on Friday, October 28th in Athens, GA.
GMEA District VII Honor Chorus
Congratulations to our students who participated in District 7 Honor Chorus! Their concert was fabulous, and they represented our school district, our school, and our chorus amazingly well!
Beautiful music and memories were made!
GMEA All-State
All all-state students have received information for their online practice. Students should be practicing NIGHTLY to prepare. We have 3 rehearsals left where students can sing for me and get any help they need prior to their audition.
Remember that these rehearsals should just be a "check in" to see how you are doing. The "work" really should be done on your own. Practice your solo, sing your scales, practice the sight reading examples.
Rehearsal dates are:
Wednesday, October 30 until 4:30
Friday, November 1 until 4:30
Monday, November 4 until 4:30 (last rehearsal before auditions)
Audition are Saturday, November 9th at Woodland High School in Cartersville, GA. Times will be sent home this week. All of our students from Austin are in the 12:00 (noon) hour. Please arrive 30 minutes before your audition to check in and allow time to warm up. You should begin hydrating NOW! Drink lots of water EVERY DAY! Parents: please be prepared to wait. Bring a book. Some headphones for music. Bring your patience. It is a long process and can sometimes take awhile. They do serve concessions - consider having cash with you.
Veteran's Day Concert (8th GRADE ONLY)
Veteran's and parents of our students are welcome to come. It will be held in the AMS Cafeteria and will last about an hour.
Monday, Nov 11, 2019, 08:45 AM
3490 Ridge Road, Douglasville, GA, USA
Community Veteran's Day Concert (7th & 6th GRADES ONLY)
If you, or someone in your family, is a Veteran and will be attending the concert on the evening of November 11th, please send me the name(s). We would like to recognize all Veteran's who will be in attendance that evening.
Students should arrive at SPHS dressed in their concert attire (girls: dresses, boys: black pants and dress shirt, everyone wears black dress shoes) by 6:15pm. Students will report to the chorus room when they arrive.
Monday, Nov 11, 2019, 07:00 PM
South Paulding High School, Winn Road, Douglasville, GA, USA
General School News
Oct 29 - Chick Fil A Spirit Night
Nov 5 - Teacher Work Day - no school for students
Nov 6-8 - Mrs. Patrick out of town for the National Music Education conference
Nov 9 - All State Auditions
Nov 11 - Veteran's Day Concerts
Week of Nov 25 - Thanksgiving Holiday Break
Dec 5 - History Club field trip to Alabama
Dec 6 - Scoliosis screening for 6th & 8th grades only
Dec 13 - Dodgeball Tournament
Dec 17 - Eagle Buck Celebration
Dec 20 - 2 hour Early Release
Chorus Calendar
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Your Choral Director, Mrs. Shelley Patrick
When not at school, I spend time with my husband Mike, and my two children, Daniel (a junior), and Molly (8th grade). I'm originally from Orlando, Florida and I spend several weeks a year visiting with family, visiting the theme parks, and going to the beach. I also spend my spare time reading, and spending time with my friends and family.
Email: spatrick@paulding.k12.ga.us
Website: https://www.paulding.k12.ga.us/site/Default.aspx?PageID=3433
Location: 3490 Ridge Road, Douglasville, GA, United States
Phone: 770-942-0316