HAPPY Holidays from the FHS Choirs
2020...Social Distan-Sing!.... Still...
Dear Parents, Guardians, Students and Families:
Happy Holidays!
I just want to start by saying a sincere THANK YOU! Even though this semester has felt long and difficult on many occasions, I am so very proud of these students and ALL of their hard work! They started this year off with so many unknowns and have stayed focused on their love for singing and making music. They are truly a gift that I appreciate on a daily basis.
In lieu of what would have been the 95th ANNUAL BAND AND CHOIR CONCERT...Below is our Holiday 2020 "concert" demonstration of what the Music Department has been working on this "2nd Quarter". The students have prepared both individually (practicing with practice tracks), and in live rehearsals and sectionals. The choral ensemble performances you will hear have been created by each student submitting an individual track of themselves singing and then layering each track to make the choral sound.
There is also a special holiday surprise performance as a gift to our students from Mr. Chase and myself... we hope you enjoy!
That being shared... can you believe it is almost time to register for next year's classes?! You are all an important part of the FHS Music Family... we hope that you will once again enroll to join us (this time in person! ) The course offerings are listed HERE.. if you know anyone who would be a good addition to our choir family please share this with them: -https://youtu.be/L-RQ-gUCD84 and https://www.smore.com/5w738
Once again we would like to thank our administration, division leader (Mr. Koranda), Ms. Bohnen, Dan Chase, Chelsea Londos, our awesome FHS Music Boosters and the FHS school board for supporting the choral program through all of this uncertainty.
We have had SO many awesome experiences this fall.. I hope you will take the time to read through this newsletter... Have a wonderful and safe holiday!
Sincerely,
Seredy M. Williams
Director of Choirs
Fenton High School
1000 W. Green St.
Bensenville Il. 60106
Office: 630-860-4944
Holiday 2020- Social Distan-Sing!
CHECK OUT OUR CHORAL VIRTUAL HOLIDAY CONCERT!
Our Band Ensembles, Guitar Classes and Piano classes have been working hard... and making music!
Band:
Newsletter: https://www.smore.com/kq9at
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHS-vsnxl_Y
Google: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hi6ZpSbJdKbR45NNMLMRWAvjvf-NU7V7/view?usp=sharing
Mr. George's Guitar classes:
Guitar Period 2 Recital
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnwFnS7dULo
Google: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MfpIPtAnH9KRz-yio5T9V6vlfUEllMpN/view?usp=sharing
Guitar Period 8 Recital
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxyHZwhpySo
Google: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hArMjr3VCgWqnfDXV8CHtniRzxrVHLfH/view?usp=sharing
Mrs. Williams' Piano 1 & 2 Semester recital:
YouTube: https://youtu.be/BzKbq1jKAwU
Google: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Are0BxIkRgC4TnhDcvGYQ44K0GdQUtfq/view?usp=sharing
Mr. George's Piano 1 & 2 Semester recital:
YouTube: https://youtu.be/EF00AGBge2g
Google: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sVuPKxg5fTvxazd5vIhdae-XwD_r3XGT/view?usp=sharing
Tri-M Music Honor Society Chapter 6807
Tri-M, or Modern Music Masters, is a national music honor society in which students gain membership for their music-related accomplishments. Tri-M members are selected for their exceptional scholarship, leadership, service, and character.
We have had a great year thus far considering the circumstances we are living in. We think it is amazing that even with COVID changing the school year, students still decided and were motivated to be involved in Tri- M. We are excited to announce that we have 27 members in good standing (consisting 3 band students, 16 choir students and 8 participating in both band and choir).
Check out our informal induction HERE:
YouTube:https://youtu.be/nFiXCupmwL4
Google: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CbD_E17TxYff9LwO4yDB0xkJLgpf4VWF/view?usp=sharing
Let's Celebrate!
Congratulations to the 24 students that elected to participate in the first ever virtual Solo and Ensemble Contest!
SUPERIOR (1) Ratings- Michelle Agymang, Abigail Botello, Alex Carillo, Allyiah De La Rosa- Ludvigsen, Jason Garcia, Kamil Widlo, Ien Tingpalpong, Bart Sporna, Joan Hitt, Emanie Kashif, Hema Patel, Evelyn Perez, Olivia Baran, Analisa Murillo, Ariana Aldama, Carolyn Stadnyk, Olivia Chavez, Aiden Torres & Natalie Worwa
EXCELLENT (II) Ratings-Jurrien Elliot, Isaac Gonzalez, Anna Mileweski, Alexa Moreno, Sara Schafer
Every fall, over 2000 music students from across Chicagoland prepare a rigorous audition for the esteemed Illinois Music Education Association honor ensembles and festivals. After the audition, only the best musicians are chosen to participate in the district festival. This district festival also may qualify them for participation at the state level.
We would like to congratulate the following 4 freshman students that were nominated and attended as FHS representatives: Franchesca Q, Melissa M, Mateo C, and Jerry G.
I would like to also like to send out a huge congratulations to the students who were selected for the ILMEA District 1 choir based on their awesome auditions!:
Jason G, Aiden T, Joan H, Evelyn P, Abby N, Karissa L, Kamil W, Bart S, Alexa M and Abby H.
ILMEA 2020- FHS MUSIC DEPARTMENT
Congratulations to Bartlomiej Sporna for being selected as a Tenor 1 to the ILMEA All State HONORS chorus!
Join the FHS Music Boosters!- WE WANT YOU!!!
Join us on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 7pm in the band room.. can't make the meeting check out the webpage for more info
A HUGE Thank you to the FHS Music Boosters for providing private lesson scholarships based on the applications to:
Karissa Lara, Abigail Botello, Sara Schaefer, Allyiah De La Rosa- Ludvigsen
SO MUCH LEARNING.. SO MUCH FUN!
What's a virtual rehearsal without a theme?!
Kicking off Thanksgiving break with some fun!
Virtual Field Trip
Check out ALL OF THESE AMAZING MUSIC COURSE OFFERINGS!
Virtual Classroom/ class assignment communication
There is a lot going on... the google calendar link and documents below can help
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns
Email: williams@fenton100.org
Website: https://sites.google.com/a/fenton100.org/music/choirs
Phone: 630-915-0549
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fentonhschoir/
Twitter: @FentonChoir