CHS Choir Update #13
A Weekly Newsletter for Friends & Family of the CHS Choir
Greetings CHS Choir Family!
I hope that this email finds each of you well, enjoying some rest and relaxation with your loved ones this week.
While there are no activities scheduled for students this week, this update includes lots of important information about events that will be taking place when students return to campus after the holiday break. Please review the information below to ensure that you are prepared and aware of upcoming events during the weeks ahead.
Detailed information about our winter concert performances was sent out earlier last week. Please make sure you review this update (also linked below) for specifics related to safety precautions and required rehearsal schedules for these performances.
Information about ordering Singing Holiday Cards and information about Solo Auditions for this year's Winter Concert can also be found below.
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.
Happy Thanksgiving to each of you and yours!
Eric L. Cooley, director
CHS Choral Department
Next Week in Choir
Saturday
- All-State Cut Reveal and Sectionals - 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Show Choir Rehearsal - 4:45-6:45 PM
Varsity Treble Rehearsal - 4:30-5:30 PM
- Varsity TB Choir Rehearsal - 5:45-6:45 PM
Wednesday
- Winter Concert Solo Audition Recordings Due Today
- All-State Recording Session - 3:30-5:30 PM
Cantare Rehearsal - 4:30-5:15 PM
- Combined Treble Choir Rehearsal - 5:20 - 6:00 PM
- Choraliers Rehearsal - 6:10-6:40 PM
- Singing Christmas Card Delivery - 6:00-9:30 PM
- Singing Christmas Card Delivery - 6:00-9:30 PM
View our full calendar online by clicking HERE.
BISD Vocal Solo Festival Results
On Thursday, Nov. 19th, 35 singers from our department participated in this year's BISD Vocal Solo Festival and we could not have been more proud of the focus, poise, and professionalism that was on display during their performances. Of the 35 students who participated in this event, 8 received a rating of “Excellent” and 26 received the top rating of “Superior” for their work.
In addition to these honors, several students were nominated as an “Outstanding Performer" in their classification based on their overall performance of their solo. Class I and Class II soloists nominated for in this category will perform at the Honors Recital later this spring during which time they will have the opportunity to compete for one of several scholarship awards.
Advancing to Spring Honors Recital
- Class I - Amia Coleman
- Class I - Lani Westmoreland
- Class I - Bella Summers
- Class I - Jayden Like
- Class II - Clare Parkhill
- Class II - Kaylee Stuckey
Performance of Distinction for Class III Soloists
- William Woerner
- Arrianna Gonzales
Other Special Commendations Awarded by Our Adjudicators
- Jocelyn Soria - Distinguished Musicianship
- Gregory Self - Distriguished Musicianship
- Brooklynn Judd - Professional Demeanor & Deportment
- Paxton Gray - Stage Presence & Poise
Congratulations, Spartans!
Winter Concert Rehearsals
To help us prepare for this year's Winter Concert, members of each ensemble will be required to attend and participate in two after-school rehearsals so that we can provide the opportunity for our remote learners and in-person students to work together and prepare for the performance.
These rehearsals are critical to establishing unity within the ensemble and ensuring that all students know how to navigate logistics and conduct themselves within the guidelines set forth by our district for in-person performances. All rehearsal dates and times are listed below.
Choral Rehearsal Schedule for December
November 30
- Show Choir - 4:45-6:45 PM
Dec 1
- Varsity Treble Choir 4:30-5:30 PM
- Varsity TB Choir 5:45-6:45 PM
Dec 3
- Cantare - 4:30-5:15 PM
- Combined Treble Choir - 5:20 - 6:00 PM
- Choraliers - 6:10-6:40 PM
Dec 7
- Show Choir - 4:30 - 6:00 PM
- Chamber Singers - 6:00-7:00 PM
Dec 8
- Varsity TB Choir 4:30-5:30 PM
- Varsity Treble Choir 5:45-6:45 PM
December 9th
- Show Choir - 4:30-5:15 PM
- Soloists 5:15-6:15 PM
Dec 10
- Choraliers - 4:30-5:15 PM
- Combined Treble Choir - 5:20 - 6:00 PM
- Cantare - 6:10-6:40 PM
Order Your Singing Holiday Cards Today!
For the past two years, the CHS Chamber Singers have traveled throughout the Burleson community delivering Singing Holiday Cards. We are happy to continue this service at this time within the following safety guidelines: 1) Students must perform in outdoor spaces (we are happy to do this in front yards, porches, etc.) 2) Students will perform in face masks for the duration of the performance.
- Available Dates: December 4, 5, 11, 12, 2020
- Delivery Times: Between 6:00-9:30 PM
Delivery Area: Residential Addresses within Burleson ISD attendance zones.
- Cost: $30 per delivery
What You Get: The CHS Chamber Singers will arrive at the front door of the delivery address and perform approximately 10 minutes of holiday music for the recipient.
Need More Information? Email Mr. Cooley, ecooley@bisdmail.net. Space in our schedule is limited. Don't delay and secure your card today!
Winter Concert Solo Auditions
Auditions for this year's holiday performances will take place via Flip Grid. Students will learn and prepare a solo then turn in their recordings to Mr. Cooley via FlipGrid for review and consideration.
General Guidelines
- Music may be in any style genre for this performance
- All students (unless they choose to accompany themselves) should plan to audition using an accompaniment track.
- The voices of the main performer or an instrument playing the melody with them throughout the performance.
- Links to the karaoke tracks should be shared with Mr. Cooley in the comments section of the FlipGrid video submission screen.
- Please reference THIS LIST for songs that should be avoided.
Audition recordings are due by Wednesday, December 2nd at 6:00 PM.
Winter Concert Performance Update
Our "Sounds of the Season" concert will be held on Monday, December 14th in the CHS Auditorium. Because current public health and district policies limit require that we limit audience size, we will be dividing the concert into two smaller events. The first concert will begin at 6:30 PM and feature Choraliers, Cantare!, Shades of Blue, and the CHS Chamber Singers. The second performance will begin at approximately 7:30 PM and feature our Varsity Ensembles and a second performance by Shades of Blue and the Chamber Singers. Students selected to sing solos for this year's winter concert will perform at the concert in which their primary ensemble is featured.
All seating will be reserved and digital tickets must be secured by all attendees before attending this event. Under current guidelines, audience capacity is limited to no more than 35%. All audience members and performers will be required to wear a mask during their time on campus. Hand sanitization stations and one-way entrances and exits will also be employed to promote public safety and limit physical contact between guests attending this event.
While tickets for this concert are FREE, they must be reserved in advance. Reservations may be made using the link below starting today. More detailed information about safety protocols and rehearsal to prepare for this performance can be found in the link below.
Chamber Solo Showcase
Thank you to everyone who came out to support our student performers at last week's Solo Showcase. It was great to see faces in the audience and hear student voices fill the auditorium once again. We can't wait to do it again!
The Choirs of Centennial
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