March 31st Choir News
3/31/2025 10:02 am
Hello Choir Families,
We had another amazing week in choir. Students got a lot of work done on their projects, we took a music theory test, and Studio performed for Mrs. Letourneau’s core class! Our cabinets have been removed and the new ones are in house. Unfortunately the carpenter is getting married and can’t install them until he’s back from his honeymoon :) So you won’t get to see them at Open House. BUT Our sound studio will be completed so you can stop by and take a peek.
Theory Test
I cannot begin to express how impressed I am with our students! This week we took a very difficult theory test and more than half of the kids in every class got A’s. We even had a few A+ which shocked me. I did not learn most of this information until college, so huge shout out to those students who did well. If your student did not do well, do not freak out! Like I said it was a very hard test and the students who have been in choir longer did better. If they don’t get it yet, they will. It did not affect anyone’s grade in a meaningful way. I use this as a way to develop our sight reading and listening skills, and to challenge and empower our music leaders.
Studio Singers Sweeps at Luther
Congratulations to Studio Singers! They traveled to Luther Burbank this weekend and won Best Music, Best Show, and 1st place. Lucy Simoneaux took home best performer and Charlotte and Clara were amazing in the solo division. The girls had a great day overall and represented us well in all aspects on and off stage. We are so proud of their work and we really appreciate all of the parents who came out to support.
Angels Game
Tickets are now on sale for this fun event. Students will be singing the national anthem on the field at Angels Stadium on May 3. This is an optional event and students who participate will have to sell at least three tickets. This will include a performer ticket for themselves and 2 spectator tickets. You can sell as many as you want and the choir will get a kick back from the Angels based on the number of tickets we sell. Invite your friends and family for a night of baseball. Students will find their own way to the game and parents will be responsible for them as soon as they are done performing. Detailed schedule and pricing can be found here
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XhRz9QCjDIzGAmmvSOgWsxd1euccYUQ605OQ4JoNcmE/edit?usp=sharing
Go to McAuliffeChoir.com to purchase tickets. Payment is online or Venmo only.
Audition Information is Up!
Auditions for next year will be held in April for both McAuliffe and Los Al High. Vocal auditions are online via Google Classroom and dance auditions will be held in person. All students currently enrolled in choir will submit an audition to either me or the high school as part of their grade for the class.
Large Canvas Paintings
Anyone cleaning out your garage this weekend? We are using old/ugly canvas frames to make sound panels in our new Sound Studio. If you happen to have anything in your garage or see a large piece at a thrift store, please send it in. The bigger the better.
Mark Your Calendars
Wednesday 4/9 Angels registration due
Friday 4/11-Vocal Auditions due via Google Classroom
Wednesday 4/16-Studio Singer dance auditions 2:15-4:30
Saturday 5/3-Angels Game
Tuesday 5 /6-Concert on the Green
Sunday 6/1-Sound Check Friends of the Library scholarship event
