Dec. 8th Choir News

12/8/2024 4:39 pm

 

THIS WEEK IN CHOIR

 

Hello Choir Families,

I am writing to you this week with the wonderful aroma of super glue in the air.  Some wonderful volunteers are gluing thousands of jewels onto our 6th grade dresses.  Students spent the week preparing for a dance test today and did a wonderful job!  I’m so impressed with their growth and dedication.  Studio Singers and Sound Waves performed with XQuisite last night at the Los Al Holiday show and were amazing of course.  The Soul Men will be taking the stage with Xtreme on Saturday.  If you haven’t had a chance to see it yet, go check it out.  It’s a great show as always! 

 

Sixth Sense

Dresses are being bedazzled as we speak!  If your daughter has not brought her dress in, please make sure she brings it Monday so we can try to get them done before break.  


Shoes

Sound Waves and Sixth Sense should have their character shoes in the room.  They are losing participation points everyday they are not here.  They all had them for the show so please make sure they bring them back if they have not yet done so.  We are working very diligently to teach them to dance in them and that only comes with experience.  

Soul Men, it’s time to get those black boots.  If your son does not currently  have black lace up boots, he will need them when we return from Winter Break.  If he had them from the Newsies show he can wear the same ones for Minions.


Solo Auditions

Studio Singers had solo auditions this week for their competition shows.  WOW!  They are blowing my minds.  We really have some wonderful musicians.  The other choirs will be prepping auditions next week and will be doing auditions sometime before break.  Keep practicing and reviewing at home!

 

Mark Your Calendars

Saturday 12 7 1:45 Soul Men perform with Xtreme

Monday 12/9 6:45 Quartet (SC) sing for City Council Meeting

Friday 12/13-6:45, 14 1:45-Nutcracker w/orchestra -Sound Check

Saturday 12/14-Rossmoor Tree Lighting-Sound Check 5:50 Rush Park

Tuesday 12/17-Board Meeting Sound Check singing 4:00

Thursday 12/19-Sugar Plum Realm-Sound Check 6:00

Friday 2/7-SCVA Vocal Jazz Festival-Sound Check

Monday 2/10-All Choir Rehearsal at Los Al High 4:00-6:00

Tuesday 2/11-Choir Concert Los Al High 6:30

Wednesday 2/12-Choir Concert Los Al High 6:30

Friday 2/14 Knott’s Berry Farm-All Choirs

Friday 2/28-Burbank Blast-Studio and Soul Men

Thursday 3/13-Xtravaganza-Studio, Sound Waves, Soul Men

Saturday 3/29-Luther Comp-Studio

 
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Nov. 23rd Choir News

11/23/2024 8:00 pm

THIS WEEK IN CHOIR

 

Hello, Choir Families,

We had yet another amazing week in choir.  The students got to learn choreography with Kylie and special guest, Dillon.  Their competition shows are starting to come together and they are working hard to make sure the vocals and choreography are really clean.  The upper groups are also preparing for our concert with Xquisite and Xtreme.  Ticket information on that show is available below.  I told the students that they will have 9 days to perfect all of their music and choreography, or 9 days to forget all of it.  Their choices will determine how we can proceed when we return.  Please encourage them to get on their Google Classroom and review throughout the week.  

 

On a personal note, I wanted to let you know how grateful I am for this community!  As many of you know, my son had a hard week and we were both overwhelmed with support.  The sixth graders especially really rallied around us both.  


Make A Wish
As I mentioned last week, ​you raised over $1K ​for Make A Wish.  This ​put them over the top and has allowed them to grant their 7th wish!  Thank you again ​to our wonderful choir community.  

Xquisite and Xtreme

Studio Singers, Soul Men, and Sound Waves  will be performing at the high school choir concert December 5th and 7th.  Information about their upcoming performance at the Los Al Holiday show was sent home on Tuesday.  I sent home a neon green paper with times and costume information.  They will attend the dress rehearsal on Dec. 4th at 4:00pm in costume.  Ladies will perform with Xquisite at the Thursday night show and boys will perform with Xtreme at the Saturday matinee.  This is an optional performance, but highly recommended and also really fun!  Students who attend will receive extra credit.  Family and friends wishing to attend can purchase tickets at Losalamitoschoir.com

 

Black Friday (Wednesday) Shopping!

McAuliffeChoir.com has new merch!  We are taking preorders for flannel pants, flannel shorts, and sweatshirts. These make great holiday gifts, so pre-order by Wednesday to get them in time for winter break.  If you order after the 27th they will be delivered in January when we return.

 

Raise Right Bonus Deals

Speaking of Black Friday, Raise Right will be running bonus deals all week.  So before you hit the mall, go on Raise Right and get those gift cards.  (Sephora is 9.5%,  Ulta and Dicks are 12% today FYI) You can use your earnings to pay choir dues, order merch, or pay for the Knott’s trip in February.  Or, if you’re all paid up you can just keep earning and roll it over to next school year.  

 

Pictures, Video, and Buttons

Pictures, buttons and videos are available at McAuliffeChoir.com. If you have questions about buttons you can email Shannon at McAChoirSpirit@gmail.com 

 

Mark Your Calendars

Tuesday 12/4 4:00 HS holiday show rehearsal, Studio, Sound Waves, Soul Men 

Thursday 12/5 6:45 Studio and Sound Waves perform with Xquisite

Saturday 12 7 1:45 Soul Men perform with Xtreme

Monday 12/9 6:45 Quartet (SC) sing for City Council Meeting

Friday 12/13-6:45, 14 1:45-Nutcracker w/orchestra -Sound Check

Saturday 12/14-Rossmoor Tree Lighting-Sound Check

Tuesday 12/17-Board Meeting Sound Check singing 4:00

Thursday 12/19-Sugar Plum Realm-Sound Check 6:00

Friday 2/7-SCVA Vocal Jazz Festival-Sound Check

Monday 2/10-All Choir Rehearsal at Los Al High 4:00-6:00

Tuesday 2/11-Choir Concert Los Al High 6:30

Wednesday 2/12-Choir Concert Los Al High 6:30

Friday 2/14 Knott’s Berry Farm-All Choirs

Friday 2/28-Burbank Blast-Studio and Soul Men

Thursday 3/13-Xtravaganza-Studio, Sound Waves, Soul Men

Saturday 3/29-Luther Comp-Studio

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Nov. 18th Choir News

11/18/2024 11:14 am

THIS WEEK IN CHOIR

 

Hello Choir Families,

 

Great News!  Your generosity at our Minute to Give It raised $1,024.11 for Make a Wish!  Thank you so much.  They need to raise $7,000 per wish so this event gave them a significant boost to reach their next goal.  Thank you to all who contributed.  

 

Videos now available!
Concert videos are now available!  Go to McAuliffeChoir.com to order!  Both nights were filmed and professionally edited. Videos are $20 and your student will be given a USB drive.

 

Xquisite and Xtreme

Studio Singers, Soul Men, and Sound Waves had students from the high school teaching them choreography today.  It was a really fun time and the students worked really hard.  I’m very proud of their attentiveness while our guests were here and they made a very good impression.  Information about their upcoming performance at the Los Al Holiday show was sent home on Tuesday.  It’s on a neon green paper that I told the students to give to you.  I have extras in my classroom if they lost it or left it on the floor in the classroom.

 

Pictures, Video, and Buttons

Pictures are now available for purchase at McAuliffeChoir.com.  Our photographers got some great shots of the kids so be sure to check that out this weekend.  Videos will be available soon.  Buttons were delivered in class today.  If you have questions about buttons you can email Shannon at McAChoirSpirit@gmail.com

 

Costume Return

Costumes were due in class today and several students have still not returned them.  I would prefer to put away costumes once, so please get those turned in by Monday so I can get that taken care of.    

 

Shoes

Performance shoes for the girls were also due today.  The girls will be wearing them in class next week and will lose points if they do not have them.  Please bring return them on Monday if they are not already in the room.  

 

Sight Reading Tests

Vocal tests are all entered into Aeries.  If your student has a 0 they did not submit a video.  We have several students in every class that chose not to do this assignment.  It is a very hard skill to learn which is why it is not weighing heavily on their grade.  However, students wishing to audition for Sound Check or Studio Singers in the Spring must know how to sight read.  If they are not getting feedback via their test, it is unlikely they will improve enough to make an advanced choir.  

 

Mark Your Calendars

Tuesday 12/4 4:00 HS holiday show rehearsal, Studio, Sound Waves, Soul Men 

Thursday 12/5 6:45 Studio and Sound Waves perform with Xquisite

Saturday 12 7 1:45 Soul Men perform with Xtreme

Friday 12/13-6:45, 14 1:45-Nutcracker w/orchestra -Sound Check

Saturday 12/14-Rossmoor Tree Lighting-Sound Check

Tuesday 12/17-Board Meeting Sound Check singing 4:00

Thursday 12/19-Sugar Plum Realm-Sound Check 6:00

Friday 2/7-SCVA Vocal Jazz Festival-Sound Check

Monday 2/10-All Choir Rehearsal at Los Al High 4:00-6:00

Tuesday 2/11-Choir Concert Los Al High 6:30

Wednesday 2/12-Choir Concert Los Al High 6:30

Friday 2/14 Knott’s Berry Farm-All Choirs

Friday 2/28-Burbank Blast-Studio and Soul Men

Thursday 3/14-Xtravaganza-Studio, Sound Waves, Soul Men

Saturday 3/29-Luther Comp-Studio

 

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Nov. 8th Choir News

11/8/2024 1:42 pm

THIS WEEK IN CHOIR

 

Hello Choir Families,

 

I cannot begin to express how proud I am of our whole organization this week.  The kids did such a great show and there was incredible growth in all of the choirs. Our parents and staff were equally amazing making sure that the front-of-house ran smoothly and keeping our kids safe and calm throughout the evening.  When issues arose you responded very quickly and got everyone back on track.  Thank you to all who contributed to make this magic happen for our students.  There is no substitute for experience and it’s so important to give the students these opportunities to grow.  

 

Students have already begun work on their February show and are taking all of the lessons they learned into their new music.  Sound Waves, Studio Singers, and Soul Men will be performing a number with the high school choirs at their upcoming holiday show and Sound Check will be doing several holiday gigs throughout the month of December.  

 

Pictures, Video, and Buttons

Our amazing booster team took pictures and video of the show.  We are organizing all of that now and will let you know when that will be available.  If you ordered a button and have not yet received it, those will be delivered to class next week as well.  If you have questions about buttons you can email Shannon at McAChoirSpirit@gmail.com

 

Costume Return

Any costumes that were borrowed from the school should be cleaned and returned no later than Friday Nov. 15.  Pink sequin jackets do not need to be cleaned.  I will be taking those to the dry cleaners.  Six costumes should be hand washed in the sink, rinsed, and hung dry.  Please do not put them in the machine.  Grey pants and button down shirts can be put in the wash.  

 

Shoes

Performance shoes for the girls needs to be brought back to class by next Friday so we can continue dancing in them during rehearsal.  Foot noise was one of the major areas we need to improve before our next performance and we can only do that if everyone has their shoes.  

 

Sight Reading Tests

Well this week has gotten away from me so I will do my best to get those graded over the long weekend.  Once those are done we will evaluate how they did and set goals moving forward.

 

Mark Your Calendars

Tuesday 12/3 4:00 HS holiday show rehearsal, Studio, Sound Waves, Soul Men 

Thursday 12/4 6:45 Studio and Sound Waves perform with Xquisite

Saturday 12 7 1:45 Soul Men perform with Xtreme

Friday 12/13, 14-Nutcracker w/orchestra TBA-Sound Check

Saturday 12/14-Rossmoor Tree Lighting-Sound Check

Tuesday 12/17-Board Meeting Sound Check singing 4:00

Thursday 12/19-Sugar Plum Realm-Sound Check 6:00

Friday 2/7-SCVA Vocal Jazz Festival-Sound Check

Monday 2/10-All Choir Rehearsal at Los Al High 4:00-6:00

Tuesday 2/11-Choir Concert Los Al High 6:30

Wednesday 2/12-Choir Concert Los Al High 6:30

Friday 2/14 Knott’s Berry Farm-All Choirs

Friday 2/28-Burbank Blast-Studio and Soul Men

Thursday 3/14-Xtravaganza-Studio, Sound Waves, Soul Men

Saturday 3/29-Luther Comp-Studio

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Oct. 27th Choir News

10/27/2024 6:31 pm

THIS WEEK IN CHOIR

 

Hello Choir Families,

It’s almost show time!  The kids are hard at work putting the finishing touches on the show.  This week we chose our soloists and started running each set without stopping to work out all of the bugs.  Girls are practicing in their character shoes and SIX had it’s last rehearsal today!  It’s going to be a great show and the students are doing some incredible work.  Please invite all of the friends and family.

Get your tickets for the Broadway show here!  

 

Sign up to work a show here:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094AACAC2AABFAC43-51683956-mcauliffe

 

Concert Information Page

Here are all of the expectations for the concert.  

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CKSywGu3-isJQiIWa7R-q7PXXlPMBi1BrHGlboTpUhM/edit?usp=sharing

We went over this in class and students completed a worksheet that was due today.  

Costumes that were taken home should be returned to the classroom by Halloween so they are ready to go for Monday’s dress rehearsal.  Please make sure everything is labeled.  Costumes and be brought back anytime next week.


Sight Reading Tests

Students took their first sight reading test this week and most of them did very well!  (Studio Singers did their test last week) I’m very excited about the growth I’ve seen with them in this area.  I sent the written tests home with them today and they will be making a video of themselves singing the exercise.  We will have half of the class period Monday to work on it and students will have until Midnight Thursday to turn in their video on Google Classroom.  

 

Costumes Due back in  class Nov. 1

Sixth Sense

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d-BIngG7CLNsqRwOcuRMypOJJvVlzpJYZBqfTr_-B2Y/edit?usp=sharing

Sound Waves

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ho_X_svLhHK3Pl_OEuwJGuTfP0oCFA2L4oqWAoYDsMs/edit?usp=sharing

Studio Singers

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hwYHDp_Vrys2mpidd32m-YhJEGjGOrEt4bYO6K3fQrQ/edit?usp=sharing

Soul Men-note:  We’ve changed the boys comp shoes from white to black.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yqpIdwdcpZFIR3HmJ1btfLW-bsjpNtAlw5Lnr6J8G1Q/edit?usp=sharing


 

Mark Your Calendars

Tuesday 10/22-Costumes and shoes in class 

Wednesday 10/23-Solo Auditions Due in Classroom

Monday 11/4-Rehearsal at McGaugh 4:00-6:00

Tuesday 11/5-Broadway Show McGaugh 6:30

Wednesday 11/6-Broadway Show McGaugh 6:30

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094AACAC2AABFAC43-51683956-mcauliffe

Tuesday 12/3 4:00 HS holiday show rehearsal, Studio and Soul Men participating

Saturday 12 7 12:30 HS holiday show-Studio and Soul Men participating

Friday 12/13, 14-Nutcracker w/orchestra TBA

Saturday 12/14-Rossmoor Tree Lighting-Sound Check

Tuesday 12/17-Board Meeting Sound Check singing 4:00

Thursday 12/19-Sugar Plum Realm-Sound Check 6:00

Saturday 2/8-SCVA Vocal Jazz Festival-Sound Check

Monday 2/10-All Choir Rehearsal at Los Al High 4:00-6:00

Friday 2/14 Knott’s Berry Farm-All Choirs

Tuesday 2/11-Choir Concert Los Al High 6:30

Wednesday 2/12-Choir Concert Los Al High 6:30

Friday 2/28-Burbank Blast-Studio and Soul Men

Thursday 3/14-Xtravaganza-Studio, Sound Waves, Soul Men

Saturday 3/29-Luther Comp-Studio

 

 

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OCTOBER 21st CHOIR NEWS

10/21/2024 12:25 pm

 

THIS WEEK IN CHOIR

 

Hello Choir Families,

Congratulations to our Lip Sync winners 1st place Anthem and Ellis, 2nd place Clara and Grace, and 3rd place Nesia and Maddie.  Thank you to all who support this fun event.  


Our concert is right around the corner.  Students will get a detailed information sheet next week that we will go over in class and they will have a worksheet to go with it.  Costume day is Tuesday and they will need a garment bag or zip up duffle to keep all of their shoe attire in.  Please label the bag with their first and last name and make sure it zips closed.  Costume attire is listed below.


Tickets will go on sale Wednesday for benefactors and will open to the public on Friday.  The show is two nights so you can volunteer one night and watch the other.  

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094AACAC2AABFAC43-51683956-mcauliffe


Solo Auditions

If you would like to sing a special solo at the concert, your video is due on the Google Classroom by Wednesday.  These will be placed in between acts and can be any song from a musical (movie or Broadway).  


Practice at home

As the level of our performers continues to rise, it is becoming increasingly obvious who is practicing at home and who is not.  Please encourage your student to be reviewing choreography, lyrics, and vocals as part of their normal homework routine.  Just a few minutes a day will go a long way.  


Sight Reading Tests

The students have been learning how to sight read over the first quarter.  This week they will take their first written test, followed by a vocal test on Google Classroom.  (Studio took their written test Thursday this week, and their vocal test is due on Classroom this Thursday)


We have more calendar updates this week -

 

Tuesday 10/22-Costumes and shoes in class 

Wednesday 10/23-Solo Auditions Due in Classroom

Monday 11/4-Rehearsal at McGaugh 4:00-6:00

Tuesday 11/5-Broadway Show McGaugh 6:30

Wednesday 11/6-Broadway Show McGaugh 6:30

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094AACAC2AABFAC43-51683956-mcauliffe

Tuesday 12/3 4:00 HS holiday show rehearsal, Studio and Soul Men participating

Saturday 12 7 12:30 HS holiday show-Studio and Soul Men participating

Saturday 12/14-Rossmoor Tree Lighting-Sound Check

Tuesday 12/17-Board Meeting Sound Check singing 4:00

Thursday 12/19-Sugar Plum Realm-Sound Check 6:00

Saturday 2/8-SCVA Vocal Jazz Festival-Sound Check

Monday 2/10-All Choir Rehearsal at Los Al High 4:00-6:00

Friday 2/14 Knott’s Berry Farm-All Choirs

Tuesday 2/11-Choir Concert Los Al High 6:30

Wednesday 2/12-Choir Concert Los Al High 6:30

Friday 2/28-Burbank Blast-Studio and Soul Men

Thursday 3/14-Xtravaganza-Studio, Sound Waves, Soul Men

Saturday 3/29-Luther Comp-Studio



Lead Parents for Sound Waves and Soul Men:

We are still in need of lead parents for both Sound Waves and Soul Men.  You will help organize social events, snacks for rehearsals, and help chaperone shows and competitions.  


Character Shoes Due in Class by Oct. 22

10900 Los Alamitos Blvd Suite 142  562-493-8694

You can stop in for a fitting or if you know your daughter's size you can call ahead and pick up.   Alexis (shop owner) is also stocking black shorts, tights, and strapless bras so you can get all of that in one stop if you choose. 


Costumes Due in Class Oct. 22

The boosters will be supplying some of the costume pieces, and students will provide the rest.  If you find you have extra of anything, please consider sending that in so we make sure everyone has what they need.  

Sixth Sense

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d-BIngG7CLNsqRwOcuRMypOJJvVlzpJYZBqfTr_-B2Y/edit?usp=sharing

Sound Waves

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ho_X_svLhHK3Pl_OEuwJGuTfP0oCFA2L4oqWAoYDsMs/edit?usp=sharing

Studio Singers

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hwYHDp_Vrys2mpidd32m-YhJEGjGOrEt4bYO6K3fQrQ/edit?usp=sharing

Soul Men-note:  We’ve changed the boys comp shoes from white to black.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yqpIdwdcpZFIR3HmJ1btfLW-bsjpNtAlw5Lnr6J8G1Q/edit?usp=sharing



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October 14th Choir News

10/16/2024 8:42 pm

 

This Week in Choir
 

Hello Choir Families,

 

Whew! It’s been a busy week in choir.  Our first event was great.  The kids did an amazing job at the Lip Sync Battle!


We have several calendar updates this week so I’m putting this first - 

 

Mark Your Calendars

Tuesday 10/22-Costumes and shoes in class 

Wednesday 10/23-Solo Auditions Due in Classroom

Monday 11/4-Rehearsal at McGaugh 4:00-6:00

Tuesday 11/5-Broadway Show McGaugh 6:30

Wednesday 11/6-Broadway Show McGaugh 6:30

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094AACAC2AABFAC43-51683956-mcauliffe

Tuesday 12/3 4:00 HS holiday show rehearsal, Studio and Soul Men participating

Saturday 12 7 12:30 HS holiday show-Studio and Soul Men participating

Saturday 12/14-Rossmoor Tree Lighting-Sound Check

Tuesday 12/17-Board Meeting Sound Check singing 4:00

Thursday 12/19-Sugar Plum Realm-Sound Check 6:00

Saturday 2/8-SCVA Vocal Jazz Festival-Sound Check

Monday 2/10-All Choir Rehearsal at Los Al High 4:00-6:00

Tuesday 2/11-Choir Concert Los Al High 6:30

Wednesday 2/12-Choir Concert Los Al High 6:30

Friday 2/28-Burbank Blast-Studio and Soul Men

Thursday 3/14-Xtravaganza-Studio, Sound Waves, Soul Men

Saturday 3/29-Luther Comp-Studio



Broadway Show

We are now 3 weeks away from our Broadway Show!  If you have not, please sign up to help or donate to this event.  Ticket information will be sent out soon and will be made available to our benefactors first.  It’s not too late to become a benefactor!  Go to McAuliffeChoir.com and register under “My Account” “Forms and Paperwork”.  As a reminder we ask that each family gets a person to work one show and watch the other.  That way everyone gets to see the show and we get all of our volunteer positions covered.  

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094AACAC2AABFAC43-51683956-mcauliffe


Lead Parents for Sound Waves and Soul Men:

We are still in need of lead parents for both Sound Waves and Soul Men.  You will help organize social events, snacks for rehearsals, and help chaperone shows and competitions.  


Character Shoes by Oct. 22 in class: 

10900 Los Alamitos Blvd Suite 142  562-493-8694

You can stop in for a fitting or if you know your daughter's size you can call ahead and pick up.   Alexis (shop owner) is also stocking black shorts, tights, and strapless bras so you can get all of that in one stop if you choose. 


Costumes Due in Class Oct. 22

The boosters will be supplying some of the costume pieces, and students will provide the rest.  If you find you have extra of anything, please consider sending that in so we make sure everyone has what they need.  

Sixth Sense

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d-BIngG7CLNsqRwOcuRMypOJJvVlzpJYZBqfTr_-B2Y/edit?usp=sharing

Sound Waves

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ho_X_svLhHK3Pl_OEuwJGuTfP0oCFA2L4oqWAoYDsMs/edit?usp=sharing

Studio Singers

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hwYHDp_Vrys2mpidd32m-YhJEGjGOrEt4bYO6K3fQrQ/edit?usp=sharing

Soul Men-note:  We’ve changed the boys comp shoes from white to black.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yqpIdwdcpZFIR3HmJ1btfLW-bsjpNtAlw5Lnr6J8G1Q/edit?usp=sharing

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OCT. 6TH CHOIR NEWS

10/6/2024 6:20 pm

 

THIS WEEK IN CHOIR

 

Hello Choir Families,

I’m hard at work on a very fun staff lip sync video that will debut at the lip sync battle on Wednesday.  Please come out and support our performers AND raise money for the choir program.  If you are unable to attend, you can watch the performances on our website all next weekend and vote for your favorite.  I’ve added a couple of events to the calendar, so be sure to scroll down.  And please post the following on your social media accounts!

 

Thank You!

We had 2 more parents step up this weekend and take on board positions.  You guys are awesome.  We are still in need of a few more, so check out the following positions or go to the sign up genius and add your name to help with Lip Sync Battle and the Broadway Show.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094AACAC2AABFAC43-51683956-mcauliffe

 

Lip Sync Battle

We are in need of a the following people to help out with Lip Sync Battle Wednesday from 3:00-4:30 Ticket takers, voting table monitor, and a room chaperone (can be a high school student)

 

Lead Parents for Sound Waves and Soul Men 

You will arrange social activities for the choirs, collect snack donations for after school rehearsals and competitions, organize in class parties, travel to competitions and be a familiar face for the kids to go to if the directors are busy. 

 

Costume, hair, makeup Coordinator

Assist Mrs. Wallace and Kylie in choosing and styling costumes, creating looks for hair and make up, and helping the students get ready on show days.   You will also pack the show bag for competitions with all of the styling products and extra costume pieces.  Studio

Start Putting your Costume Together

I’ve been talking with the kids in class about costumes, and we will be doing fittings on Oct 4th.  The boosters will be supplying some of the costume pieces, and students will provide the rest.  If you find you have extra of anything, please consider sending that in so we make sure everyone has what they need.  

 

Sixth Sense

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d-BIngG7CLNsqRwOcuRMypOJJvVlzpJYZBqfTr_-B2Y/edit?usp=sharing

 

Sound Waves

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ho_X_svLhHK3Pl_OEuwJGuTfP0oCFA2L4oqWAoYDsMs/edit?usp=sharing

 

Studio Singers

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hwYHDp_Vrys2mpidd32m-YhJEGjGOrEt4bYO6K3fQrQ/edit?usp=sharing

 

Soul Men

Note:  We’ve changed the boys comp shoes from white to black.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yqpIdwdcpZFIR3HmJ1btfLW-bsjpNtAlw5Lnr6J8G1Q/edit?usp=sharing

 

Mark Your Calendars

Tuesday 10/8-Lip Synch rehearsal

Wednesday 10/9-Lip Synch Battle!

Monday 11/4-Rehearsal at McGaugh 4:00-6:00

Tuesday 11/5-Broadway Show McGaugh 6:30

Wednesday 11/6-Broadway Show McGaugh 6:30

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094AACAC2AABFAC43-51683956-mcauliffe

Tuesday 11/19-Board Meeting Sound Check singing 4:00

Tuesday 12/3 4:00 HS holiday show rehearsal, Studio and Soul Men participating

Saturday 12 7 12:30 HS holiday show-Studio and Soul Men participating

Saturday 12/14-Rossmoor Tree Lighting-Sound Check

Thursday 12/19-Sugar Plum Realm-Sound Check 6:00

Saturday 2/8-SCVA Vocal Jazz Festival-Sound Check

Monday 2/10-All Choir Rehearsal at Los Al High 4:00-6:00

Tuesday 2/11-Choir Concert Los Al High 6:30

Wednesday 2/12-Choir Concert Los Al High 6:30

Friday 2/28-Burbank Blast-Studio and Soul Men

Thursday 3/14-Xtravaganza-Studio, Sound Waves, Soul Men

Saturday 3/29-Luther Comp-Studio

 

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Sept. 30th Choir News

9/29/2024 7:04 pm

 

THIS WEEK IN CHOIR

 

Hello Choir Families,

 

Desserts with the director was great!  Thank you to all who came out to support.  Here is the link to sign up to volunteer and donate for our upcoming events.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094AACAC2AABFAC43-51683956-mcauliffe

 

We also have a few ongoing positions we still need to fill.  Contact Jen Steece at jmahan7@gmail.com  if you are able to help out with any of the following.

 

  • Financial Secretary:  Assist Jessica in filling cash bins for shows, reconciling ticket orders for Knott’s and Angels Game, counting cash and tracking Venmo orders after events.  
  • Lead Parents for Sound Waves and Soul Men: You will arrange social activities for the choirs, collect snack donations for after school rehearsals and competitions, organize in class parties, travel to competitions and be a familiar face for the kids to go to if the directors are busy. The kids got their sets today and they want to organize watch parties for the movies.  That would be a fun activity as well.
  • Costume, Hair and Makeup Coordinator: Assist Mrs. Wallace and Kylie in choosing and styling costumes, creating looks for hair and make up, and helping the students get ready on show days.   You will also pack the show bag for competitions with all of the styling products and extra costume pieces.  

 

No More Paper Towels Rolls

You all really came through with the paper towel rolls.  We have enough for all of the guys and about 15 to spare.  Thank you to all who donated those. 


Costumes

I’ve been talking with the kids in class about costumes and we will be doing fittings Oct 4th.  The boosters will be supplying some of the costume pieces, and students will provide the rest.  If you find you have extra of anything, please consider sending that in so we make sure everyone has what they need.  

 

Sixth Sense

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d-BIngG7CLNsqRwOcuRMypOJJvVlzpJYZBqfTr_-B2Y/edit?usp=sharing

 

Sound Waves

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ho_X_svLhHK3Pl_OEuwJGuTfP0oCFA2L4oqWAoYDsMs/edit?usp=sharing

 

Studio Singers

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hwYHDp_Vrys2mpidd32m-YhJEGjGOrEt4bYO6K3fQrQ/edit?usp=sharing

 

Soul Men

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yqpIdwdcpZFIR3HmJ1btfLW-bsjpNtAlw5Lnr6J8G1Q/edit?usp=sharing


Lip Synch Battle

Video submissions are due Tuesday!  Join the Google Classroom at 3i3liwt

Please encourage your students to put something together.  It’s a really fun event and they could win $100!

 

Mark Your Calendars

Tuesday 10/1-Lip Synch Submissions due

Tuesday 10/8-Lip Synch rehearsal

Wednesday 10/9-Lip Synch Battle!

Monday 11/4-Rehearsal at McGaugh 4:00-6:00

Tuesday 11/5-Broadway Show McGaugh 6:30

Wednesday 11/6-Broadway Show McGaugh 6:30

Tuesday 11/19-Board Meeting Sound Check singing 4:00

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Sept. 23rd Choir News

9/23/2024 2:13 pm

THIS WEEK IN CHOIR

 

 

Hello Choir Families,

So sorry I did not get this out sooner.  I was at a conference Friday and spent yesterday at the high school choir concert.  I saw several of our students at the event! It was so great seeing our former Eagles shining up there on stage.  For extra credit, you just need to bring a program or a note saying you were there.  

 

Desserts with the Director Tuesday Sept. 24th 6-7:30 p.m.

This will be a casual event for you to learn more about what we do in choir, ask all the questions, and eat yummy desserts.  Please let us know if you can make it.  

https://forms.gle/V4WmRJQ2UpQrBCaz5

 

SIX Mega Mix Rehearsals - Girls Only

Rehearsals for this event will be Friday only at 8:10 a.m.  Students with a 0 period must go to class and have permission to come to rehearsal.  Students who don’t check in with their teacher or are not in good standing in their class will not be allowed to participate in this event.  Classes come before extra curricular activities.   

 

Costumes

I’ve been talking with the kids in class about costumes, and we will be doing fittings pretty soon.  The boosters will be supplying some of the costume pieces, and students will provide the rest.  If you find you have extra of anything, please consider sending that in so we make sure everyone has what they need.

 

Sixth Sense

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d-BIngG7CLNsqRwOcuRMypOJJvVlzpJYZBqfTr_-B2Y/edit?usp=sharing

Sound Waves

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ho_X_svLhHK3Pl_OEuwJGuTfP0oCFA2L4oqWAoYDsMs/edit?usp=sharing

Studio Singers

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hwYHDp_Vrys2mpidd32m-YhJEGjGOrEt4bYO6K3fQrQ/edit?usp=sharing

Soul Men

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yqpIdwdcpZFIR3HmJ1btfLW-bsjpNtAlw5Lnr6J8G1Q/edit?usp=sharing

 

Lip Synch Battle

This is our best and certainly most fun fundraiser of the year.  The choir department hosts a lip sync battle open to the whole school.  Students put acts together and perform them for a live audience and judges.  Then, we post it online for further judging, and the winner gets $100!  Participation is optional for students, but we ask that if they don’t want to be in the show they purchase a ticket and come support.  We will need parents to help with this event and will discuss in more detail at Desserts with the Director on Sept. 24th.

 

Website Registration and Donations

Thank you to those of you who have already registered and donated to choir! If you donate before Sept. 20th, you get a little bit of a discount and if not, you can set up a payment schedule to spread it out.   Remember anything is appreciated and don’t forget to set up Raise Right. Student grades have been updated for this assignment, so you can double check on Aeries that everything is finished.

 

Kylie’s Show!

Our choreographer, Kylie, has a show coming up and would love for the students to come see it! The Rose Center Theater in Westminster, CA is presenting “Encore! A Musical Revue of Broadway’s Best” on September 28th and 29th. This revue brings together performers from the Rose Center Theater to celebrate musical theater and the many musicals that have been performed here. Kylie will be performing numbers from 42nd Street, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Sweeney Todd, The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Mary Poppins, and Oklahoma, so you won’t want to miss this fun show! Check out https://rosetheater.booktix.com/dept/RCT/e/Encore for more information on the show and to buy tickets. Hope to see you there! 

 

Mark Your Calendars

Tuesday 9/24-Desserts with the Director 6:00 MPR

Saturday and Sunday 9/28-9/29- Kylie’s Show at Rose Center Theater

Tuesday 10/1-Lip Synch Submissions due

Tuesday 10/8-Lip Synch rehearsal

Wednesday 10/9-Lip Synch Battle!

Monday 11/4-Rehearsal at McGaugh 4:00-6:00

Tuesday 11/5-Broadway Show McGaugh 6:30

Wednesday 11/6-Broadway Show McGaugh 6:30

Tuesday 11/19-Board Meeting Sound Check singing 4:00

 

 

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