Parkhill Choirs
October 6th, 2020
Updates for F2F and Online learning
Hello Raider Choir Parents,
In this newsletter:
- You can find out how we are running things in Choir - online and f2f!
- You can learn more about our show choir, Applause, and important information about auditions
- You will find more information on voice lessons this year and how to sign-up
Thank you,
Katherine Cotten
Director of Parkhill Choirs
Google Classroom
Zoom links, Choir classroom materials, and Choir assignments are posted here daily. All students have access to their Choir Google Classroom. It is important that each student turns-in assignments on time for all of their classes. Even when a student is absent, all materials are available here to make-up. Students and/or Parents should communicate with Ms. Cotten if they have any questions or concerns about assignments.
Do we need any supplies for Choir?
This year, and this year only, Choir Music Folders will supplied to students from the PJH Choir Program. Students must supply their own pencil(s). All students must have a pencil in their folder at all times. Music and other classroom materials will be supplied in their Choir Folder. Choir Folders will be cleaned after use each day. Each student will have a designated storage spot for their Choir Folder in the Choir Room.
Face Shields
Due to the Fine Arts Blueprint, Choir students will wear Face Shields in class when rehearsing. Since students will be singing while wearing both a Face Mask and Face Shield, we will take a break from singing in certain parts of class to allow students to temporarily remove their Face Shield. When weather is cooler, we will take class outside, socially distance, and sing without Face Shields.
Face Shields will be cleaned by the students at the end of their class period (before dismissal) and will be stored in their sealed Choir Folder.
What about music and materials for online students?
All supplemental materials are available on Google Classroom. This week, online students will have access to our Choir music through an online application called Classkick. They will be able to take notes in this application as well so that they are on the (literal) same page as f2f students!
Applause Show Choir Auditions - Important information
Our audition-only show choir, Applause, will have auditions on Friday, October 30th after school from 3:45-4:30 PM. Students MUST turn-in their Applause Contract/Parent Approval Form on/before Thursday, October 29th. They will not be allowed to audition without this document being turned-in prior to the day of auditions. Virtual guest judges will determine who makes the group based on the criteria sheet below. Students must have their song memorized and ready to perform with a mic and karaoke track(via cd or sent file through email before audition). Sign-up times for each student will be available in their google classroom.
Virtual Voice Lessons
If your student is interested in taking voice lessons, we will have a teacher available to teach via zoom. If students are face-to-face learners, there will be an empty practice room available to them for virtual voice lessons during school hours. This will be accessible to online students as well. If interested, this form must be filled-out and returned to Ms. Cotten either through email or f2f!
Congrats to our New PJH Choir Council!!
President of Choirs - Claire Jones
Vice President of Choirs - Clara Neill
Historian - Eszter Nagy
8th Grade Treble Class Rep - Chloe Weathers
Tenor-Bass Class Rep - Carter Jacob
Please help create a supportive environment for your student's Choir experience at home.
Sign-up for your student's Choir Class in Remind 101:
Tenor-Bass Choir Remind 101
Click here to join
7th Grade Treble Choir Remind 101
Click here to join
8th Grade Treble Choir Remind 101
Click here to join
Parkhill Junior High Choir
Instagram: parkhillchoir
Email: katherine.cotten@risd.org
Website: www.pearcechoir.com
Location: 16500 Shadybank Drive, Dallas, TX, USA
Phone: (469) - 593 - 5600
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parkhillchoir/
Twitter: @parkhill_choir