"Take Note"

Fall Concert Help Needed

Dear Choir Family,

A huge thank you to all the parents who have signed up already!!!!

As we are 18 days away from the first concert, I would like to ask those of you who have not had a chance to look at the Sigh-Up Genius for this concert to please do so.

At this point we need many more chaperones to help keep the students safe and supervised backstage. Please know that when you chaperone you will absolutely still be able to see your student perform. Once they head to line up for their stage entrance, please walk to the lobby area and Barb Sullivan, our House Manager, will show you where you will be able to see them perform. Once they are finished, you will rejoin them in their dressing room.

With over 400 students changing clothes, preparing to take the stage, and socializing backstage, it is absolutely IMPERATIVE that we have volunteer parents on hand to help keep an eye on things and help when needed. PLEASE consider signing up to help. You DO NOT have to volunteer to help with your own child's choir. You are welcome to assist with another ensemble.

This also does not ONLY have to be parents. Other adults, grandparents, family members, and even adult siblings are welcome to sign up. The only stipulation is that all volunteers have completed the district requirements for volunteers who will be with students. You can find those details at this link:

https://www.ccs.k12.in.us/services/student-services/visitors-volunteers

ACCENTS NEED-- 2

ALLEGRO NEEDS-- 1

AMBASSADOR GUYS NEED-- 1

BLUE AND GOLD GIRLS NEED-- 2

COUNTERPOINTS NEED-- 1

EXPRESSIONS NEED-- 4

NEW EDITION GIRLS NEED-- 2

NEW EDITION GUYS NEED --1

RHAPSODY NEEDS-- 2

GREYHOUND SOUND NEEDS-- 1

Here is the link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090848AFAF22A13-fall3#/

Strapless Bra Fittings this Wednesday 9/13 During SSRT

If any girls are still in need of a high quality, supportive strapless bra for performances, we cannot recommend this enough. ShowChoirDresses.Com makes and extended length strapless bra that is PERFECT for dancing and works with all costumes. The owner of the company, Diana Coffield, will be at CHS in Room E140 during SSRT on Wednesday, 9/13 and she will have one of each size available for girls to try on to determine their best fit. If we have enough people who place an order with her that day, she will be able to provide a 10% discount. No one needs to pay that day, but if students are interested, they should send a canvas message to their teacher on Tuesday to request an SSRT pass for Wednesday. They can come to E140 during 1st or 2nd session to try on the samples and determine what size they'd like to order. ShowChoirDresses.com also sells AMAZING high-waist dance briefs that work really well with the extended length bra. Her prices easily rival Amazon and other dance stores, and her quality is MUCH higher than many other brands.

Here is a great testimonial video about this particular undergarment and why it works so well for show choir.

https://showchoirdresses.com/pages/strapless-bra


Bra features	Comparison to other styles	Versatile straps

Bra features

Comparison to other styles

Versatile straps

princess academy registration starts Sept. 23 at 8am

Registration begins in two weeks for the Carmel Choirs annual Princess Academy sponsored by the Accents. This is the hottest ticket in town for children ages 4-8. Only 300 spots available and it typically sells out within about 48 hours so be ready to register online at 8am on Saturday, September 23 at the link below.

https://carmelchoirs.org/princess-academy/

BECOME AN ANGEL TODAY!

Are you interested in supporting the Carmel High School Choir Program with your financial donation? Become an OVATION Angel today! This opportunity is for parents, grandparents, alumni, businesses, or anyone else who appreciates what the Carmel Choir Program provides for hundreds of students each year.

Click the link below to find out how your financial contribution can not only support over 400 talented students this year, but also how you can receive special perks like reserved parking, complimentary concessions, early ticket reservations, and more. We appreciate your support more than you know. Deadline for all Angels to be listed in the Fall Concert Program is September 12.

23-24 Angel Sponsorship Form

Hire Select Sound to Sing at your Holiday Event

Holiday Carolers For Hire! Do you have a party or holiday event coming up this Christmas season? You can hire members of our Select Sound acappella ensemble to be carolers at your event! They can be dressed in traditional Victorian Dickens costumes, or just in modern festive attire. They can be a featured performance, or just strolling and singing in the background of your event. Donations help send the students to acappella festivals, hire clinicians, commission arrangements, and support the Carmel Choir Program. Their schedule is already filling up quickly, so contact kkouns@ccs.k12.in.us to check availability and discuss the details of your event.

As stated in class and at the parent meeting last week, we have the opportunity of offering private voice lessons here at CHS. The teachers that come in are extremely qualified. Lessons can be taken during your choir class, after school, or during SSRT. All the information is on the Google form linked below. Spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. I highly encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity if you are able to do so and interested as well! Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions!

https://forms.gle/QdNYxeAy34gXrM8W7Links to an external site.


Chipotle - Sept. 19	Roots Burger Bar - Oct. 17	Blaze Pizza - Nov. 14

Chipotle - Sept. 19

Roots Burger Bar - Oct. 17

Blaze Pizza - Nov. 14

Volunteer at Porchfest

If you have not heard, Carmel PorchFest provides a grant program for young musicians. You simply need to sign up to volunteer for Carmel PorchFest (different jobs and shifts are available and you can sign up for more than one shift.) And you get a free T-Shirt!

Raise Right Fundraising Program

RaiseRight is an AMAZING way to earn funds towards paying off choir fees and trips. 100% of the profit earned by you goes towards your child's account. Multiple people can earn for one student so even out of town friends and family can sign up to support your child. We HIGHLY recommend this great program. All of the details can be found in this google folder at the link below. Natalie Oehler is the parent in charge of this program and she can answer any questions you may have.

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Ryu9jB2TLiHYcDgukD9RDQ5At_49U8OA?usp=share_link

Contact Natalie Oehler with any questions about this program.

317-690-2157

1) Complete all FOUR required forms below by August 25, 2023

· Student Data Form (please complete this form ASAP!!)

· Contract and Permission Slip

· Parent Volunteer Form

-Payment Selection Form

Allegro Payment Selection Form

Blue & Gold Company Payment Selection Form

Counterpoints Payment Selection Form

Expressions Payment Selection Form

Greyhound Sound Payment Selection Form

Greyhound Sound (as a 2nd ensemble) Payment Selection Form

New Edition Payment Selection Form

Rhapsody Payment Selection Form

Select Sound Payment Selection Form

Select Sound (as a 2nd ensemble) Payment Selection Form

· Travel Code of Conduct (ONLY required for AMB, ACC, SS, & students in the International Italy Choir)

· Angel Sponsorship (optional)

2) Subscribe to Carmel Choirs Google Calendar (see directions in Parent Resource Folder)

3) Sign up for Raise Right and start shopping and earning money to offset choir fee RaiseRight Info

4) Notify directors of any foreseen conflicts with performances or rehearsals outside of school

Excused Absence Request Form

5) Social Media & Communication:

Follow Carmel Choirs Facebook Page

Follow Carmel Choirs Instagram

Students Join Remind: Text your class code to 81010 or join through the Remind App

Accents @23acc24

Allegro @23all24

Ambassadors @23amb24

Blue & Gold @23bg24

Counterpoints @23cp24

Expressions @23exp24

Greyhound Sound @23gs24

New Edition @23ne24

Rhapsody @23rhap24

Select Sound @23ss24

Applied Music @23apm24

Italy Choir @23italy24

6) Get choir shoes & undergarments:

Black compressions shorts

White v-neck undershirt

Black tall dress socks

Black slip-on dress shoes

Sheer to waist pantyhose in your skin tone

Strapless, skin-tone bra with waist coverage

High-waist, black dance brief

So Danca Caramel 3” heel Character Shoe

2023-2024 Choir Calendar

We have had to make a few adjustments to the 23-24 choir event calendar that was published about two months ago. The google calendar has been changed and will continue to be kept up to date as changes occur throughout the year. The pdf calendar has also been adjusted and is posted in the Parent Resource Drive. Links to both are also below.

23-24 Choir Google Calendar

The main dates to be aware of are:

Fall Concert: Thursday, September 28

Holiday Spectacular: Wednesday, December 6-Sunday, December 10

Choral Showcase: Thursday, February 22

Evening of Show Choir: Student Preview 3/13, Public Performance March 14

Ear Candy: Wednesday, April 17

Spring Musical: May 9-11

Spring Concert: Thursday, May 16

Instructions to subscribe to the 23-24 Carmel Choirs Google Calendar

Mark Your Calendars!

Tuesday, September 19: Chipotle Dining For Dollars Fundraiser

Friday, September 22: Homecoming Football Game (Ambassadors performing National Anthem)

Saturday & Sunday, September 23 & 24: Carmel International Arts Festival (Select Sound performing National Anthem)

Wednesday, September 27: All Choirs Tech rehearsal for Fall Concert 4:15pm - 6:30pm

Thursday, September 28: Fall Choir Concert 7pm-9pm (6:15pm student call time)

Friday & Saturday, September 29 & 30: New Edition Retreat

Tuesday, October 17: Roots Burger Bar Dining for Dollars Fundraiser

Saturday, November 4: Princess Academy

Wednesday - Sunday, December 6-10: Holiday Spectacular 2023

Important Information For Choir Families

Please click on the Parent Resource Google Drive to locate important information including the 23-24 choir calendar, the 23-24 choir handbook, and choir fee information.

23-24 Parent Resource Google Drive

Support Carmel Choirs

Become an ANGEL Sponsor

Link your Kroger Card to OVATION

Become a corporate sponsor or advertise in our programs

https://carmelchoirs.org/support/programs_sponsorships/