Jan. 10th Choir News

1/10/2025 8:42 pm

CHOIR 2025

Hello Choir Families,

Welcome back! It’s been a tiresome week trying to get back in our routine and sing amidst all of the smoke and ash. But the kids are doing great and we got a lot done. We have 4 weeks until our concert and we are working hard to get everything done. Big shout out to all of the parents helping with props, costumes, and pictures. We could not pull this off without you.

Costumes in Class on Monday

Students need to have their garment/duffle bag in class on Monday so we can distribute costumes and be ready for pictures on Friday. Girls should include their proper undergarments in the bag so they don’t forget Friday. Boys need their black boots. We are going to start practicing in them during class. Some of them have not been dancing full out because they don’t want to crease their shoes 🙁 Studio Singers needing alterations should wait until after pictures Friday and take their dress in next weekend to make sure it’s ready in time for our show in February.

Choir Pictures

The students will be taking choir yearbook pictures on Friday January 17th during class. They will also take individuals and buddy pictures. These will be available for purchase and we will let you know how to order them. Students must have their costumes and shoes in class on this day.

Scott Smeltzer will be taking the all group photos (thank you Scott) and we are looking for a few photographers to help with individuals and buddy pictures. It would be 8:45-11:20 and again at 1:30-2:20. Scott will set up all the lights so you just need your camera.

Please email me at shwallace@losal.org if you are available to help with that.

Alex in Soul Men

The boys had a great time working with Alex today! He is a guest choreographer who is currently dancing for Disney and is an alumni of both McAuliffe and LAHS choir programs. We are excited to have him back working with us again.

Knott’s Information

A flyer for the Knott’s Berry Farm performance will be handed out in class on Monday! But, you can register online this weekend. This is an optional performance and students will miss school that day. Our performance will be at 11:30 on the Wagon Camp stage and students will have the rest of the day to play on their own in the park. Tickets are $45, bus fee is $10, and the optional meal/drink pass is $45. Students who have a 2025 Knott’s pass may use that instead of purchasing the $45 ticket, but all students must pay the $10 bus fee.

Outside of Class Rehearsals

For our next concert and competition the students will be performing with a professional band accompanying them. For this reason, our band leader will be joining the students in class the week of Feb. 3rd so she can start rehearsing the band. Students will rehearse with the band at dress rehearsal on Feb. 10th and we will have a pick up rehearsal on March 12th for the students who are competing on the 13th.

Mark Your Calendars

Monday 1/13-Costume bags, shoes, and costumes due in class

Friday 1/17- Choir Pictures-in class

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

Saturday 2/22-Close Harmony Festival-Sound Check

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

Monday 3/10-All District Choral Festival 6:00 Cottonwood

Wednesday 3/12-Pick up rehearsal with comp band 2:15-4:00