Hurray!!!

Fantastic concert last night singers!!! See you on Tuesday, January 5th, at Lange Choir Room, 4:15 pm!!!

Almost done, but not yet...

My last email until 2016!!! Here’s the schedule for this last week of 2015:

·       Regular rehearsal today at Lange, be there at 4:15!!

·       Thursday night is our last concert for 2015

·       Singers need to be there at 6:00 pm, and hand off jackets or coats to family members at that time

·       They should be dressed in their black pants/skirts, socks and shoes

·       They should have their white shirt, buttoned to the top and tucked in at the bottom

·       They should have their sweater and tie on

·       If your singer didn’t make it to the concert Saturday night, they should see Ms. Hoeppner and Ms. Lenz as soon as they get to Rock Bridge to get sweater and tie

·       The concert begins at 7:00 pm

·       After the concert, singers will turn in sweaters and ties until the spring concerts

·       Our next rehearsal will be January, 5^th at 4:15 pm at Lange!!

·       Have a great holiday break!!!

One last thing...

(or three…)

If you or your singer was unable to pick up your comp tickets for Saturday’s concert, we will leave those at the will call window (same as the box office window) at Missouri Theater on Saturday night. Please, just give them the name of your singer and they will give you the two tickets.

Singers should be dropped off at the Missouri Theater stage door between 5:30 and 6:00 pm on Saturday night. The stage door opens out to the alley between the theater and the construction site of the new Shakespeares/apartments they are building at the corner of Locust and 9^th street. Cars should NOT go down the alley. Please pull up to the alley on 9^th street or 8^th street (behind the temporary Shakespeares building) and let your singer out of the car to walk to the stage door.

The front doors (to the audience) will open at 6:30 pm. The concert begins at 7:00 pm. There are extra tickets that will be available at the box office the night of the concert and they will be $10 each.

See you Saturday night!!!

PS

PS...(dang it, I always try to get it all and then miss something important. Sorry to fill up your inbox!)

·       The concert this Saturday is with the Booneslick Chordbusters men’s barbershop chorus: http://www.chordbusters.com/

·       Extra tickets (over your two comps) are $10

·       You may purchase them in advance from Charles Bay. You can stop by Wilsons Garden Center near Hickman High School on the business loop and purchase them or you may call him at 529-6821. There should be tickets available at the door of the Missouri Theater the night of the concert.

·       The first half of the concert is just the Chordbusters; the second half starts with five of our songs; the Chordbusters will sing again; the end of the concert will have honors choir sing a song with Chordbusters.

·       I will hand out comp tickets on Tuesday to parents or students. If you know you need your student to pick up those tickets, please just tell them to see me after rehearsal or if you’d like the carpool parent to pick up your tickets, please just let them know. We’ll have a sign out sheet for tickets.

I hope this is the last one before our concerts. Thanks for your help and patience!! See you tomorrow!!

Important Info Part Deux

Here’s what you need to know about DECEMBER:

·       The blog has learning tracks for Stabat Mater, use this link:

http://cps5honorschoir.blogspot.com/

·       December 1^st is a regular rehearsal

·       I will hand out two comps tickets to each family at the Dec. 1^st rehearsal beginning at 4:45 in the Lange Commons. J

·       Our concert with Chordbusters is Saturday, December 5^th at 7:00 pm, students will need to be there (Missouri Theater) at 6:00 pm

·       December 8^th is a regular rehearsal

·       December 10^th is our Winter Concert at Rock Bridge High School at 7:00 pm, students will need to be there at 6:00 pm

·       You will need the same concert attire for your singer at both these concerts and I just resent the uniform information. If you need assistance with uniform purchase, please let me, Mr. Battle, or Ms. Lenz know ASAP!

·       We will sing basically the same concert with Chordbusters as we wil on our FREE concert on the 10^th. The big difference is you will get to see the whole Chordbusters portion of the concert and we will sing with them on a song.

·       The 5^th Grade Honors Choir will be the only group performing on the Dec. 10^th concert. It is free.

·       Our first rehearsal for 2016 is January 5^th

Uniform information

Uniform questions

Hey there! I’ve had many questions from families about what students need for the Honors Choir uniform. Here’s what you need:

1.      A white, collared shirt that buttons to the top. It may be long-sleeved or short-sleeved, but it must have a collar that buttons so that we can place a clip-on tie on it.

2.     Black shoes and socks or tights.

3.     Black pants or skirt. We really want black from waist to toe, with no skin showing. This helps the audience focus on the singers faces. We do not want any colors or skin peeking out as a distraction.

We provide for the students to borrow for performances:

1.      A gold clip on tie

2.     A burgundy cardigan sweater

There is nothing else needed.

If you ANY reason you need assistance purchasing the uniform pieces that your child needs, please email me ASAP and we will make sure to work it out.

Last thing: There is no rehearsal on December 15^th, after our winter concert on the 10^th. We will resume rehearsals on January 5^th.

Thanks!

JoAnna Hoeppner  J

Important information for the rest of the semester!!

Here’s what you need to know about November & December:

·       Next week’s (11/17) rehearsal will NOT be 2 hours, we will be done at 5:15, as usual

·       There is NO REHEARSAL the following week, November 24^th

·       December 1^st is a regular rehearsal

·       The blog has learning tracks for Stabat Mater, use this link:

http://cps5honorschoir.blogspot.com/

·       Our concert with Chordbusters is Saturday, December 5^th at 7:00 pm, students will need to be there (Missouri Theater) at 6:00 pm

·       December 8^th is a regular rehearsal

·       December 10^th is our Winter Concert at Rock Bridge High School at 7:00 pm, students will need to be there at 6:00 pm

·       Our first rehearsal for 2016 is January 5^th

Stabat Mater practice at home!

Part 1 with vocal guide:

Part 1 without vocal guide:

Part two with vocal guide:

Part two without vocal guide:

HC T-shirts!!! Woot!!

If you’ve already got your singer’s honors choir t-shirt, you may ignore this message.

Psss…

If you ordered a honors choir t-shirt and have been waiting for it, the wait will end at choir today!! I will hand out t-shirts at 5:15 to students today. IF you, the parent/guardian/pick-up person, wants to pick up that shirt at 5:00 in the Lange Commons area, I will fully support that!

See you later today!!!

Ms. Hoepppner  J

Update 10/27/15

• ·        Great job at fundraiser pick-up!!!
• ·        If you find anything is missing from your order email me IMMEDIATELY!!
• ·        NO REHEARSAL NEXT WEEK: no school=no rehearsal
• ·        T-shirts SHOULD be in by next rehearsal (11/10)
• ·        Email me if you have any questions or if there will be an absence

Thank you!!!

Ms. Hoeppner

Oops!!!

We goofed!!! Our fundraiser pick-up is actually next week, October 27^th.

Ms. Hoeppner will be ready for you all to pick up next week at 5:00 pm in the Lange Commons area.

Sorry for any disruption to your schedule. Please forgive us!

Thanks for your understanding and help!!!

Ms. Hoeppner

Update 10/13/15

Good news and exciting news:

• Fundraising orders will be at honors choir rehearsal next week!! Please plan on being at Lange between 5:00 and 5:15 to pick up your order!!!
• Our rehearsal on Tuesday, November 24th has been cancelled!! Please don't send your singer that day because everyone is excited to start the turkey coma as soon as possible! 
• Email me at jhoeppner@cpsk12.org if you have any questions or if your student will be absent from rehearsal.

That is all! Have a happy week!!  :-)

Update for 10/11/15

Hey there wonderful honors choir families! Here’s a little info from me to you:

• ·        We had a few families thrown off by last week being the final time for t-shirt forms. This Tuesday (10/13) will be the LAST POSSIBLE CHANCE!!
• ·        I will have forms. I will be in the commons at 5:00. Just FYI.
• ·        The forms are wacky, as our sizing includes youth sizes S-M-L AND adult sizes S-M-L-XL. If you feel your form may be inaccurate email me or find me on Tuesday and we’ll fix it!
• ·        Shirts are $10, checks payable to CPS w/honors choir in the memo.
• ·        Our rehearsal on Tuesday, October 20^th will be our pick-up for fundraising items. We need someone to pick up your fundraising items at that time, so please be there or send someone who can pick it up as some items are refrigerated. They will need to get to their destinations rather quickly.
• ·        Donations can be made to the choir at any time for any amount.
• ·        Report any absences or ask any questions to me, Ms. Hoeppner: jhoeppner@cpsk12.org I’m glad to help!!

Thanks and see you on Tuesday!!!

10/5/15 Update

Hey all!! Here are Honors Choir Reminders:

• ·        Fundraiser was due last week, we’re not taking them anymore
• ·        T-shirt orders are due TOMORROW!!! (10/6)
• ·        Shirt sizes are youth S, M, L and adult sizes S-XL
• ·        Shirts are $10
• ·        Donations can be made to choir at any time
• ·        Checks can be made out to CPS with honors choir in the memo
• ·        Fundraising pick-up is on Tuesday, October 20^th!! Mark your calendar!!
• ·        Report any absences or ask any questions to Ms. Hoeppner: jhoeppner@cpsk12.org

Thanks!! See you tomorrow!!

9/15/15 Update

Update this week are mostly the same reminders:

• Fundraiser money and orders are due Tuesday, September 29th
• Make checks (for fundraiser or t-shirts) payable to Columbia Public Schools with honors choir in the memo
• T-shirt orders should be turned in Tuesday, October 6th (this is earlier than the paper says!)
• Fundraising pick-up is Tuesday, October 20th!!! Mark your calendar now!!
• Please report any absences or ask any questions to Ms. Hoeppner: jhoeppner@cpsk12.org

I'll add the online information for the fundraiser:

www.cherrydale.com

Use the code FRCOHCM for our group to get credit. This is slightly DIFFERENT from the information on the fundraising sheet, but it is more accurate. I just checked it on the website. Mr. Battle had heard from many of you that it was slightly different. Thanks for the assist!!! Love our 15-16 HC team already!!!

Have a great week!!!

Ms. Hoeppner

9/8/15 update

Just a few things to remember:

• Fundraiser money and orders are due Tuesday, September 29th
• Make checks (for fundraiser or t-shirts) payable to Columbia Public Schools with honors choir in the memo
• T-shirt orders should be turned in Tuesday, October 6th (this is earlier than the paper says!)
• Fundraising pick-up is Tuesday, October 20th!!! Mark your calendar now!!
• Please report any absences or ask any questions to Ms. Hoeppner: jhoeppner@cpsk12.org

Thanks and see you next week!!!

Ms. Hoeppner  

Parent Information Meeting Video

Hi all!

Our first rehearsal went well! In case you missed the meeting, here is a video of Mr. Battle's talk at the meeting. If you need the informational packet, please find me (Ms. Hoeppner) after rehearsal next week and I'll hook you up! If you need to fix and email issue or report an absence, please email me at jhoeppner@cpsk12.org

See you next week!

Find the video here:  http://youtu.be/Qa_154IxMwo

Alright. That didn't work. YouTube didn't like the length of our 17 minute video. The major points of Mr. Battles words last night:

• Welcome to our 28th year of Columbia 5th Grade Honors Choir!
• If you're not getting email, please get your email to Ms. Hoeppner ASAP!
• Rehearsals are Tuesdays at Lange Middle School choir room (91) from 4:15-5:15 pm.
• The earliest you may drop off children is 4:00 pm.
• You may drop off and pick up at the Lange circle drive.
• Please pick up no later than 5:30 pm. If there is an emergency, please find another ride for them. Also, try and let us know. Emailing me at jhoeppner@cpsk12.org is probably your best bet to let us know.
• All honors choir students will be in their home school choirs to be in honors choir. Non-negotiable.
• Students may miss no more than 3 rehearsals. If they will be absent, please email Ms. Hoeppner with the reason.
• If your student misses school on a Tuesday, they may not attend honors choir that afternoon.
• Honors choir students are a representative of their home schools. If there is a behavior issue at school, Mr. Battle will have one conversation with the student asking them to fix the issue. If they do not, they will be asked to leave honors choir.
• Mr. Battle, Ms. Hoeppner, Ms. Lenz, and Mr. Melton will all be helping with honors choir this year.
• Dress for concerts include black from waist to toe. Black tights/hose with black skirts or black pants and black pants with black shoes. All must have a white shirt with a collar that buttons to the top. Polo shirts are fine, but their shirt must have a collar and button to the top to hold the tie they will be given to wear.
• The sleeve length of the shirt does not matter, because the students will have a cardigan over the shirt.
• If you cannot provide these attire pieces, please let Mr. Battle know and he will help.
• Fundraising info is part of the packet you received (or will get from Ms. Hoeppner next week). Fundraising is not required, but it helps the choir do more. If your family would rather make a donation in lieu of the fundraiser, that is fine. Checks can be made to Columbia Public Schools with Honors Choir in the memo. (We get a 40% return on this fundraiser.) 
• We raise funds for music, extra concert attire, and our Kansas City trip in April.
• Honors Choir t-shirts are $10. The order form is part of your packet. Please turn them in to Ms. Hoeppner by September 22nd. There are both youth and adult sizes, even though the sheet says youth only.
• Parents are welcome to wait in the Lange commons area if they would like, but there might be activities happening there. Otherwise, drop off and pick up is in the Lange circle drive by the main entrance.

2015 Fall Semester Calendar

CPS 5^th Grade Honors Choir Important Rehearsal and Performance Dates For the First Semester

These dates are firm, although more information will be coming home about some of the items as the day draws closer.  Rehearsals are Tuesdays at 4:15PM at Lange Middle School Choir Room (91)

September 1, Tuesday: first rehearsal.  Mandatory parent meeting at 5:15 in the Lange cafetorium. Fundraising packets go home, T-Shirt Order forms

September 8, Tuesday: regular rehearsal. 

September 15, Tuesday: regular rehearsal. 

September 22, Tuesday: regular rehearsal.

September 29, Tuesday: regular rehearsal. Turn in fundraising money

October 6, Tuesday: regular rehearsal. T-Shirt Money Due

October 13, Tuesday: regular rehearsal. 

October 20, Tuesday: regular rehearsal. 

October 27, Tuesday:  regular rehearsal. Fundraising Delivered

November 3, NO REHEARSAL—NO SCHOOL 

November 10, Tuesday: regular rehearsal. 

November 17, Tuesday:  regular rehearsal--REGULAR REHEARSAL!!!

November 24, Tuesday: regular rehearsal. --CANCELED!!! 

December 1, Tuesday:  regular rehearsal. 

Saturday December 5, Boonslick Chordbusters Show—6:00 Call, 7:00 Show 

December 8, Tuesday: Regular rehearsal

December 10, Thursday:  Honors Ensemble Concert, Rock Bridge High School

Call time is 6:00 for warm up & pictures, 7:00 performance

January 5, Tuesday: resume rehearsals for Spring.

Important Spring Dates: (A spring calendar will be added in January)

April 8—Kansas City Trip

April 19—Final Season Concert, Battle High School

Welcome 2015-2016 CPS 5th Grade Honors Choir!!

Welcome to the homepage of CPS 5th Grade Honors Choir! All the information our singers and their families need to know will be posted here. Check here for updates, pictures, links practice sites, and anything else we can think of! We're ready for a great year!!

See you soon!
Ms. Hoeppner, Mr. Battle, & Ms. Lenz