TMHS Wildcat Choir Feb 6-11

Solo and Ensemble is TOMORROW! We will be leaving TMHS to travel by bus to The Woodlands High School 9th Grade Campus at 11:30am. STUDENTS TAKING THE BUS NEED TO BE AT TMHS AT 11:15!!!!!!!! Students received a letter regarding solo and ensemble participants earlier this week.

Time slots range from 12:50-3:45. Students may be picked up once they are done singing, or may ride the bus back to TMHS at the conclusion of all of our solos. Students may also drive themselves, but must arrive at TWHS 9th Grade Campus at least 30 minutes before their time slot.

Students should bring money for concessions.

Attire is business formal/Easter Sunday. Students may bring a change of clothes if they wish to change out of their solo attire.

TWHS 9th Grade Campus Address: 10010 Branch Crossing Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77382

You do have to be eligible to sing in a solo or in an ensemble.

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 drop out/do not show up, you must still pay your fee!

The TMHS Pop Show is quickly approaching! We wanted to draw your attention to the following dates that ALL eligible choir students will performing in our pop show. We will have THREE performance dates this year, all of which are major grade performances. The schedule is below. It has been recently changed!

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 4:00pm

All pop show costumes are due on Monday, February 13th as a Major Grade due in class. 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

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!

Soloists!

Please see the times below for what time you will need to be at the school to run your solos on Monday, February 13th! 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

Mikaela Pearson

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

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!

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.

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!

Belles

Class Rep: Hailey Baddock

Bouncer: Taylor Tuttle

Bookkeeper: Olivia Kasper

Social Director: Madeline Tuttle

S1 Admin: Taylor Meyer

S1 Sightreading: Olivia Kasper

S2 Admin: Sofia Cordova

S2 Sightreading: Olivia Brooks

Alto Admin: Alyssa Parker

Alto Sightreading: Alyssa Parker

Bel Canto

Class Rep: Claire Sellers

S1 Admin: Madi Mouirhead

S1 Sightreading: Claire Sellers

S2 Admin: Amal Sarwar

S2 Sightreading: Kay Collins

Alto Admin: Adia Harrison

Alto Sightreading: Mikayla Ross

Saturday, February 4 - Solo and Ensemble @ The Woodlands HS 9th Grade Campus

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

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