TMHS Wildcat Choir Feb 13-18

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This week at a glance...

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Pop Show

The TMHS Pop Show is THIS WEEK!!! Please see the rehearsal schedule below. We will have THREE performance dates this year, all of which are major grade performances.


Monday, February 13 - Pop Show Tech, Soloists only, 5:00-9:00

Tuesday, February 14 - Pop Show Tech, ALL STUDENTS, 5:00-9:00

Wednesday, February 15 - Pop Show Dress Rehearsal, ALL STUDENTS, 3:00-9:00

Thursday, February 16 - Pop Show Performance, ALL STUDENTS, 7pm, call time 4:00pm

Friday, February 17 - Pop Show Performance, ALL STUDENTS, 7pm, call time 4:00pm

Saturday, February 18 - Pop Show Performance, ALL STUDENTS, 7pm, call time 5:30pm

Pop Show Tickets

Pop show tickets are officially on sale! Please click the button below to purchase tickets. Pre-sale tickets are $10 general admission and $15 reserved seats + fees, and at the door tickets will be $15 general admission and $20 reserved seats + fees. Pre-sale ticket sales will close at 4pm on the night of each show.


All tickets must be purchased online either pre-sale or at the door. No cash payments will be accepted.

Pop Show Costumes

All pop show costumes were due today in class as a Major Grade. Check your closet first for anything that might work, and then we recommend looking at goodwill next!


Footloose: high school attire, think breakfast club, wear something that fits you and your style

Belles: 70s

Dudes: long sleeve button down, shorts, tube socks with stripes

Chorale: colorful, carnival

Bel Canto: black raincoat, pink/purple/sequin top, black bottoms, black/white shoes

Let’s Go Crazy: party, New years eve, flashy, sequins, no glitter!

Pop Show Soloists

Soloists!


Please see the times below for what time you will need to be at the school to run your solos today! These slots aren't in show order. Additionally, this rehearsal is mandatory for all solo acts. Absence or tardiness may result in removal of your act from all performances.


5:00

Jenny Williamson

Ryan Kabrich

Kaylee Caudle

Ella Brown

5:30

Hailey Baddock

Drew Tripp, Yerim Colin, Zachary Carroll, and Huy Nguyen

Avery Budzisz

Kaylee Miller

6:00

Zachary Carroll

Yerim Colin

Huy Nguyen

Drew Tripp

6:30

Amal Sarwar

Kadynce Royer

Camille Hannam

Jacob Leatherman

7:00

Catie Seal

Chin Nichols

Bryce Box

Julius Hernandez and Abby Acosta

7:30

Angela Zamia

Talon Calvagna

Shared Pop Show Folder

Click here for a folder with the tracks, karaoke tracks, and choreography videos!

TMEA All-State Convention

Congrats to Huy Nguyen and Yerim Colin on fantastic All-State performances this weekend!

Solo and Ensemble

Congrats to all of our students who sang last Saturday at Solo and Ensemble! All of our singer earned a Superior rating, a FIRST in TMHS History! Congratulations to all!


Please make sure you have paid your solo and ensemble fees!


Fees for Solo and Ensemble are as follows:

Class 2 or 3 Solo - $25

Class 1 Solo - $30

Ensemble - $10


Fees are through SchoolCashonline, but students may also use points to pay for solo and ensemble fees.


If we submitted your name and you dropped out/did not show up, you must still pay your fee!

Pay for Solo and Ensemble Here!

Sign into schoolcashonline to view your cart and pay for solo and ensemble!

Voice Lessons

We still have a couple of spots available in our private voice studios for this semester, particularly in Belles and Dudes! This is an incredible opportunity for students to learn one-on-one with an experienced private instructor to grow as a musician, as well as gain confidence as an individual. The concentration on individualized vocal technique benefits students in all areas of vocal music, including Pop Show and Musicals.


We have two music-degreed private instructors who have performed on various stages throughout the world. During the school year, we have at least two solo competition opportunities for students to compete in, and a recital at the end of the year to showcase their talents to family and friends. The students who participate in a private voice studio will also benefit by including their successes in various competitions on their college application, regardless of their pursued major. In addition, many universities have scholarships for non-music majors that these students would be eligible for.


Students receive 23-minute lessons once a week, at a rate of $24 per lesson paid directly to the private instructor. This is a bargain in comparison to the usual $35-50 lessons from outside vocal coaches! Lessons occur during class time, so there is no conflict with after school tutorials or events. You may also use fundraising points to help cover voice lessons as well!


If your student is interested in beginning lessons, please let us know!

Worlds Finest Chocolate Fundraiser

If you have boxes of chocolate at home, please make sure you are selling the chocolate and returning the envelope and money to the Choir room! We still have a lot of boxes checked out - some since August!

Senior Scholarship

Each year TMCBC looks forward to awarding a number of scholarships to selected seniors who plan on continuing their education in the fall at an approved school of higher education. Applicants do NOT need to be music majors to apply for the scholarship.


The application, essay, and intent of attendance for college/university must be submitted to Mr. Ragsdale or Ms. White by Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Late submissions will not be accepted.


In order to qualify for consideration, each applicant must type a short essay (one to two pages) and attach it to the application. Students should NOT include their names on the essays themselves. The essay topics can be found on the application below. All essays will be submitted anonymously to and be reviewed by the TMCBC Scholarship Committee. Recipients will be announced at the end-of-year senior recognition concert.

Feel free to contact the TMCBC if you have any questions.

Coffeehouse 2023

We are so excited for a new event, Coffeehouse! Coffeehouse will be on March 24th at 7pm in the TMHS Cafeteria. This is another opportunity for students to perform, and in a more relaxed, low pressure environment. If you play piano, guitar, ukulele, or just love the coffeehouse vibe, submit your auditions to the google drive folder below. This is a great opportunity for those acoustic covers! Submissions are due Friday, February 24th at 11:59pm!

Section of the Week

Chamber: Basses

All other classes have a dancer of the week until Pop Show is over!

Dancer of the Week

During pop show season, we wanted to highlight some students who are dancing their shoes off each day in class. We are LOVING your moves and positive personality that is shining through!



Belles: Sofia Cordova

Dudes: Mason Frye

Chorale: Brayden Beck

Bel Canto: Shelby Rowan

*Dancing Choir of the Week*

Chorale!

Tickets will go on sale at a later date! Mark your calendar!

Choir Student College Acceptances

As we continue the school year, we wanted to highlight our seniors who have applied and been accepted to various Universities around the country. Congratulations to all!
Ella Brown - SHSU

Kadynce Royer - SHSU

Reagan Maxwell - UNT, SHSU

Julietta Townsend - SHSU

Sydney Lopez Martinez - OU, UNM, UA, MSU, NAU, ASU, UMHB

Logan Brown - UNT, TXST

Kai Miller - UT Austin

Makayla Padalino -TXST

Kaylee Caudle - Rice

Jayne Banda - TXST

Avery Budzisz - TXST, UTSA

Kaylee Miller - FAU, UCF

Yerim Colin - Harvard, UT Austin

Mikaela Pearson - UMAINE, UMH

Paul Nguyen - PSU

TMHS Choir List of Spring Events

Monday, February 13 - Pop Show Tech, ALL SOLOISTS, 5:00-9:00

Tuesday, February 14 - Pop Show Tech, ALL STUDENTS, 5:00-9:00

Wednesday, February 15 - Pop Show Dress Rehearsal, ALL STUDENTS, 3:00-9:00

Thursday, February 16 - Pop Show Performance, ALL STUDENTS, 7:00pm, call time 4:00pm

Friday, February 17 - Pop Show Performance, ALL STUDENTS, 7:00pm, call time 4:00pm

Saturday, February 18 - Pop Show Performance, ALL STUDENTS, 7:00pm, call time 4:00pm

Thursday, February 23 - The Major Chords Pre-MadFest Concert @ The Centrum (6823 Cypresswood Drive, Spring, TX 77379, 7:00pm

Friday, February 24 2:30-4:30 - The Major Chords Denise Eaton Clinic

Friday, February 24 - Coffee House submissions due to google drive

Monday, February 27 - Chorale Rehearsal, 5:00-7:00pm

Friday-Saturday, March 3-4 - The Major Chords compete at MadFest in San Antonio

Monday, March 6 - Chorale Rehearsal, 5:00-7:00pm

Friday, March 24 - Coffee House @TMHS Cafeteria, 7:00pm

Saturday, March 25 - A&M Singing Cadets Concert @TMHS Auditorium, 6:30pm

Monday, March 27 - Chorale Rehearsal, 5:00-7:00pm

Thursday, March 30 - Pre-UIL @TMHS, ALL STUDENTS , 5:00-9:00pm

Monday, April 3 - Chorale Rehearsal, 5:00-7:00pm

Wednesday, April 5 - San Antonio Trip Rehearsal, 3:00-4:30pm

Monday, April 10 - Chorale Rehearsal, 5:00-7:00pm

Wednesday, April 12 - San Antonio Trip Rehearsal, 3:00-4:30pm

Thursday-Sunday, April 13-16 - San Antonio Spring Trip!

Monday, April 17 - Chorale Rehearsal, 5:00-7:00pm

Tuesday-Wednesday, April 18-19 - Non-Varsity UIL, Times TBD

Thursday-Friday, April 20-21 - Varsity UIL, Times TBD

Saturday, April 29 - TMHS Choir Banquet @ TISD Event Center, 7:00pm

Monday, May 8 - Spring Voice Recital, Times TBD

Thursday, May 11 - Senior Recognition Concert (Spring Concert), 7:00pm

Monday, May 15 - New Chorale/Chamber Members Rehearsal, 5:00-7:00pm

Tuesday, May 16 - Combined Choir Council Meeting, 3:00pm

2022-2023 Bell Schedule

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TMHS Wildcat Choir

Any information can be found at tmhschoir.com where our newsletter and calendar are updated regularly!


jedragsdale@tomballisd.net

jordynwhite@tomballisd.net