Director Notes for October 2019
1. Congrats!
2 students auditioned for Southwest ACDA – results announced by end of October
27 students are entered to audition on Oct. 12 in the first round of All-State auditions.
2. FITs
Every Tuesday – All-State Treble music
Every Thursday – All-State Tenor/Bass music
Every Friday – All-State - ALL/Make up attendance – worksheets need to be completed for each day missed.
3. Letter Jackets arrived and were handed out a few weeks ago
Garment bags and Duffle bags will be handed out next week
Yard signs have not yet arrived, but will be handed out as soon as they arrive
T-shirts arrived and will be handed out this week
Formal uniforms:
We are re-organizing our inventory. This is a lengthy process. Some uniforms have been sent
home. Others are being ordered and all should be assigned and sent home by early
November.
4. Six Flags Fiesta Texas Trip
A separate email went out earlier this week with details about our Choir Spring Trip to Six Flags Fiesta Texas. TOMORROW is the hard deadline for deposits to come in toward this trip. We cannot accept additions after that point. A payment schedule will go out next week.
5. Fund Raiser
We will be starting our first fund raiser of the year in a couple weeks. It’s popcorn. Students make 50% profit. All money is to be collected up front. Checks get written to: AHS Choir Boosters. We will have a two week window that students can sell. The profit students raise can go towards their fair share fee or their trip costs.
6. Choir events coming up quickly:
Oct 7 & 8 – First Round of Musical Auditions - Any student interested.
Oct 9 – Nov. 1 – Musical Callback Auditions
Oct 10 - Murchison Fall World Music Concert – Northwest Hills Church – 6-8pm
Oct. 10 – Chorale sings at the Anderson Homecoming Football Game
Oct. 12 - Region auditions – Bowie H.S. – only students entered (NEED 2 CHAPERONES)
Oct. 27 – Choir Halloween Party – location TBD - 8:30-10:30pm
All current choir students invited.
Nov. 6 – Texas Renaissance Festival – Madrigals – all day
Nov. 8 – Region Clinic – AISD PAC – 10am-1pm – students who make Region Choir
Nov. 9 – Region Clinic/Concert – AISD PAC – All day – Concert at 5pm
Nov. 10 – Musical Orientation
Nov. 12 – Pre-Area Auditions – Anderson – 5-11pm
Nov. 14 – FOLLIES Dress Rehearsal – 4:45-10pm – all choir members REQUIRED
Pizza will be provided. Students will have time to work on homework.
Nov. 15 – Follies Morning Performances for the 5th graders of our feeder schools
Nov. 15 – FOLLIES Show – 7pm – All choir members – REQUIRED
6pm call for singers – Tickets will be sold for this performance.
Nov. 16 – FOLLIES Show – 7pm – All choir members – REQUIRED
6pm call for singers – Tickets will be sold for this performance.
Nov. 17 – FOLLIES Show – 2pm – All choir members – REQUIRED
1pm call for singers – Tickets will be sold for this performance.
7. Murchison Fall Concert – Thursday, October 10
We would love to see some Anderson choir students in attendance supporting this program.
8. Region audition details:
Students – make sure to check the information posted next to the choir office regarding changes and specifics for our area. We are area E.
Region auditions:
When: Saturday, Oct. 12
Where: Bowie H.S.
Who: 27 students were entered
Other details:
7:10am – arrive at Anderson near theater
7:15am – SHARP – bus leaves for Bowie H.S.
8:15am – registration ends
8:30am or so – warm ups and run through cuts received that morning
9-9:30am – approximate start to contest
Students will be provided with a snack bag. However, concessions will be available.
Students are allowed to leave once they’ve competed. However, the bus will come
back to Anderson when the contest is complete.
Students should bring homework or a book to read. Electronic devices are not allowed
during the contest!
NO CELL PHONES! All phones will have to be turned off and put away as soon as
students enter the building. If a student needs to call home, they must go to the
Call Table with a turned off phone, ask them if they can call home and stand
in front of the call table to call a parent. When they are done, the phone must
be turned off.
Eligibility does affect participation in this contest! Students who failed cannot compete!
9. FOLLIES 2019 – Woodstock
3 shows: Nov 15 & 16 at 7pm and Nov 17 at 2pm – all are required for choir students.
These are the only concerts of the year that we sell tickets.
STUDENTS – All choral music for the show needs be memorized by the end of next week!
10. Musical auditions are coming up next week
We hope several of our choir students will be involved in the musical “Guys and Dolls”. Sign up for an audition day by the theater – choose Monday or Tuesday of next week.
11. Choir Halloween Party – Oct. 27 – 8:30-10:30pm – location TBD
All current choir students invited. Costume contest, fun, food and games.