October Choir Newsletter
So Much to Celebrate!
Come Join us for the Faculty Cabaret on Monday, October 17th from 6:30-8 in the WHS commons for a night of great music. We will celebrate 100 years of music in our Waunakee Schools and show gratitude for the support of local arts organizations that support us: The Waunakee Music Boosters, Friends of Waunakee Performing Arts, and Create Waunakee.
Waunakee Performing Arts Apparel Available
Help Support our Young Musicians by donating to the MUSIC BOOSTERS
All families are members of the Waunakee Music Boosters by your student’s participation in our music programs. You can help support the Boosters through your financial as well as volunteer support.
Families that are able are encouraged to consider a donation of $25 per student for the 2022-23 School year. The Boosters assist with so much including helping to fund solo & ensemble festival, field trips, guest artists and collaborations, honors ensemble participation, scholarships, instruments and equipment. Our students' experience depends on the generosity of our music boosters and any and all donations are appreciated. Click below for more information
Volunteers needed to help fit Choir Robes!
Can you help by sharing a couple hours of your morning with us?
No experience necessary, but a background check on file is compulsory. THANK YOU!
CONCERT ATTIRE needed by December!
Sonoro and Concert Choir
Members will be fitted with choir robes in late October. Please be aware that anything visible under the hem of the robe should be black. Students must wear black slacks or skirts, socks and shoes. DO NOT wear sweat pants. Footwear should surround the heel and allow for quick and quiet movement on stage. DO NOT wear flip flops or high heels shoes.
Chorale
Members have the choice of two options.
1) Black dresses will be fitted in late October. Footwear should be black, it should surround the heel and allow for quick and quiet movement on stage. DO NOT wear flip flops or high heels shoes.
2) Purple Ties with a white “W” will be provided. Please provide a black button down dress shirt
with collar tucked into black pants with a black belt. Please wear black shoes and black socks.
Students Nominated to Participate in the Badger Conference Honors Choir
The Badger Conference Honors Choir will take place once again (it's been a few years) at the new Hamel Music Centre on the UW-Madison campus on Monday October 10th. We have 14 WCHS students participating in rehearsals that day and performing that evening at the 7:30 pm concert. So often, students in our conference meet in competitions, but it's especially rewarding to watch them collaborate with each other in a shared passion for music making.
Like in previous years, we will be bussing to the event for the start of rehearsals at 9 am. Students will rehearse all day and then they will perform at the beautiful Hamel Center under the direction of Dr. Mariana Farah (UW-Madison Choral studies) and Dr. Chris McGinley (UW-Eau Claire Choral Studies). The public is welcome to the concert at 7:30 pm!
Blake Beam
Olivia Christofferson
Jackson Empereur
Blanca Grade
Brianne Kieta
Milana Lutes
Olivia Mayrand
Matthew Poster
Sawyer Schmidt
Chloe Shives
Noah Stevens
Daija Taylor
Angela Zhang
Josie Petroff to Represent WHS in WSMA State Honors Treble Choir
Any choir students are encouraged to sign up for an audition for next year's ensembles. Registraion will be open from November 1-December 2. Look for more information on the WSMA website
Ms. Molly Petroff Contact information
Email: mollypetroff@waunakee.k12.wi.us
Website: https://sites.google.com/waunakee.k12.wi.us/choirwebsite
Phone: 608-849-2100
Twitter: @waunasing