CHS Choir Update #36
A Weekly Update from the CHS Choral Department
Greetings CHS Choir Family!
I hope this week's update finds each of you well and able to get outside and enjoy some of this incredible weather.
With the start of May, we begin our final two weeks of online instruction. We are almost there y'all. I know these past few weeks have been full of adjustment, challenges, and a whole host of opportunities to develop new skills; academic and otherwise. In recent days, I have not only learned how to make some awesome carnitas, but I have also learned how to give myself a buzz cut and a somewhat passable fade. I use the term "passable" because the initial learning curve was quite steep.
Your teachers, myself included have been inspired by the resilience of both students and parents alike during this time. With our concept of "school" and "normal" seemingly challenged at every turn, you have made efforts to embrace our new reality and have become champions of extending grace to yourself and others. I am truly humbled by your growth and how you have risen during this time of change and uncertainty.
As we enter into the final two weeks of official lessons, we as that all students work to ensure that they have submitted learning products for each week. If you have fallen behind or your normal routine has been disrupted, we ask that you begin the process of catching up by starting with this week's assignments and work backward as time permits. All assignments for Week 5 should be submitted by 5:00 PM on Friday, May 8th.
Please continue reading below to ensure that you are aware of important program information related to End of Year Evaluations, Chamber/Show Choir Auditions, Student Leadership Opportunities, our Spring Awards Banquet, and more.
With great love and admiration,
Mr. Cooley
Student Placement & Audition Information
This year, full auditions will only be held for the Varsity Treble Choir and Chamber Singers. All students are strongly encouraged to audition for placement in these groups as we believe they provide critical opportunities for students to sharpen both their character and musical skills.
Students in Cantare! & Choraliers that choose not to audition for Varsity Choir Placement will be assessed for advancement/movement between these ensembles based upon their citizenship, attendance, average sight-reading test scores, and the submission of materials requested in their End of Year Vocal Assessments. Students have had the opportunities to practice these skills in Weeks 1-4 and will submit their recordings to Mr. Cooley through their work in Week 5 and Week 6 assignments. These expectations also apply to Varsity Men not auditioning for placement in Chamber Singers.
To complete this year's audition process, students are asked to complete the following audition elements by 5:00 PM on Friday, May 8th:
- Vocal Tone/Range Assessment
- Singing Assessment (My Country Tis of Thee)
- Live Sight-Reading Assessment via Google Meet with Mr. Cooley.
Note: Those students that complete the process for Varsity Treble/Chamber Singers this week are exempt from submitting any additional work in Google Classroom for Week 5. Submission of the Weekly Feedback Form posted in your google classroom is still required.
Questions about this process and/or the expectations for students not auditioning for Varsity Placement? Contact Mr. Cooley.
Official audition entries may be uploaded starting tomorrow at 8:00 AM. For those still deciding, it's not too late to join this year's audition process. Use the link below to join our google classroom and access audition rehearsal materials.
Students must submit all three of the following items in order for their audition to be considered complete
- A Movement Audition (Assigned Choreography)
- A Vocal Audition (Student Choice)
- Student Commitment Form (Google Form)
All items must be received by Friday, May 8th at 5:00 PM in order to be considered for the upcoming school year. All audition materials will be collected via Google Classroom (Code: X3REFK3).
Issues with technology? Contact Mr. Cooley for assistance.
Those students that intend to audition for placement in Chamber Singers for the upcoming school year are asked to review the audition information flyer below. Rehearsal materials and Instructions related to this process are included within. Varsity Audition elements are due by Friday, May 8th. Chamber audition recordings should be submitted no later than Midnight on Friday, May 15th.
Leadership Applications Due This Week!
We are still accepting applications for students interested in serving on the 2020-2021 CHS Choir Council. Students interested in serving our organization in this capacity should review the information flyer below for details about this year's application and interview process.
All application elements must be submitted no later than Wednesday, May 6th at 5:00 PM. Only completed applications will be considered for advancement through the interview process. Interviews for positions will be scheduled on Monday, May 11th, and Tuesday, May 12th.
Click the links below to learn more about this opportunity for service and how you can be involved with next year's leadership team.
CHS Choir Spring Awards Banquet Info
In lieu of a Spring Banquet & Dance, we will be hosting an online awards ceremony to help us celebrate the end of the school year and all of the incredible things we have accomplished this year. We will enjoy a slideshow, distribute awards to our members, and pay tribute to the class of 2020.
CHS Choir Virtual Spring Banquet
When: Saturday, May 16th at 6:30 PM
What to Wear: Dress to impress - Wear that Prom Dress or the fanciest bathrobe you can find!
What's Going On: Come and join the fun as present awards, celebrate one another, and wrap up our year in style!
Awards Ballots will be posted in google classroom tomorrow by 12:00 PM. Please submit your choices for this year's award ceremony by Midnight on Thursday, May 7th.
Mr. Cooley's Office Hours
- Monday through Friday - 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM Communication received outside of these hours will be answered as promptly as possible.
- Email: ecooley@bisdmail.net.
- Phone: (682) 233-0343 (Google Voice)
- A Google Meeting Portal will be open daily from 1:00-1:45 PM for any students or parents that wish to check in face to face.
About Us
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- Con Spirito - @spiritomen
- Cantare - @cantaretc
- Spartan Chorale - @20673
- Chamber Singers - @20672
- Shades of Blue - @ef34
- Spring Trip - @centtrips
Email: ecooley@bisdmail.net
Website: www.centennialhschoir.com
Location: 201 S Hurst Rd, Burleson, TX, United States
Phone: 817-245-0370
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