November 29 Update: A Message from Mr. Battle

November 29, 2017

Hello Parents,

One of the joys of being part of an ensemble is all the wonderful opportunities that are available to sing in such an artistic community. The show with the Boonslick Chordbusters is a great opportunity for the students to sing at the Missouri Theater and share their wonderful music again. It should be openly stated that the show is titled “Kickin’ It Back for Christmas”. The Chordbuster Chorus has invited the Honors Choir to be a guest on their show. If you have further questions about the nature of the show, please email Mr. Battle directly at RBattle@CPKS12.org

Concerning logistics, students should be shepherded to the side—stage door between new Shakespeare’s Pizza and the theater. Families simply need to watch their kid enter the door, then hurry to the lobby to get good seats! The backstage area is tiny, I would ask that we minimize the number of humans in this space. Every family will be given two comp tickets to get into the show for free. Any additional ticket can be purchased for $10 at the door. Children under 12 are free.

The show tends to be very light hearted in nature and full of fun. The HC will sing four songs as part of their set, then close the show at the end by singing Peace, Peace with the Chordbusters adding Silent Night on the tail end. Again, this is not a show produced by Columbia Public Schools and we are guests on the show.

Before the last tune of the night, I will elaborately explain the student retrieval process. I think this is all! Thank you all for your support this year thus far. I have argued that this is the hardest working choir in mid-Missouri and it is all because of your wonderful support and kindness.

Robert E. Battle

Vocal Music Specialist
CPS 5th Grade Honors Choir
John B. Lange Middle School

2201 Smiley Lane
Columbia, MO 65201

573-214-3250

November 28 Update

November 28, 2017

Dear Honors Choir Families –

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving surrounded by friends, family, and loved ones. It’s nearly December, which means we’re nearing the end of the first semester and we have some performances coming up!

A few reminders/details:

• SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9 is the annual collaborative concert including the CPS 5^th Grade Honors Choir and the Booneslick Chordbusters, a barbershop chorus in our community. For more information about the Chordbusters, please visit their website at http://www.chordbusters.com/ .

• CALL TIME ON DECEMBER 9 IS AT 6:00PM at the Missouri Theatre downtown. I know there are other musical opportunities for students happening on the same day that some of you may have already registered for. Thank you for your commitment to make sure your student is at the Missouri Theatre by 6:00pm.

• Students should wear their uniform as described in the Honors Choir Handbook for the performance, including the cardigan they were given in October. They will be provided a tie to wear during the performance.

• THE PERFORMANCE BEGINS AT 7:00PM. In the past, the Chordbusters have joined the Honors Choir in singing the final number of the show.

• If your singer will be absent, late, or need to leave early from a rehearsal, please notify me in advance.

• If you have any questions, comments, or concerns please don’t hesitate to contact me via email, phone, or in person before or after rehearsals.

Again, thank you for your commitment to this ensemble. The team of directors is excited to share the progress of the group at our upcoming performances!

*Lindsey Tevebaugh

Business Director

CPS 5^th Grade Honors Choir

(573)214-3670, ext. 79740

LiPierce@cpsk12.org

November 20 Update

November 20, 2017

Good afternoon, Honors Choir Families!

I hope all is well on this Thanksgiving week. I am looking forward to traveling to see my family in Arkansas later this week.

A few reminders:

·         *    NO REHEARSAL TOMORROW, NOVEMBER 21.  HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

·         * We will resume regularly-scheduled rehearsals next Tuesday, November 28^th.

·         * Our performance on December 9^th with the Booneslick Chordbusters is coming up quickly! Call time for this performance will be 6:00pm at the Missouri Theatre in downtown Columbia. Please allow for time to find a parking spot and walk to the venue.

·         *  Students should wear their uniform as outlined in the Honors Choir Handbook, including the cardigan they were provided in October.

·         *  The performance will begin at 7:00pm and will be a combination of pieces sung by the 5^th Grade Honors Choir and the Chordbusters. In the past, there has been a collaborative piece sung at the end with both groups.

·         *  Mr. Battle and I are working to take inventory of our extra Honors Choir t-shirts. Thank you for your patience and understanding through this process. If you would like to purchase an Honors Choir t-shirt, please email me what size your student would like. T-shirts will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis and cost $10 each. You may pay with cash or check (made out to Columbia Public Schools).

·         *  If your student will be absent, late, or need to leave early from rehearsal, please notify me.

·         *  Thank you for your continued support of this ensemble. The group sounds fantastic, and the team of directors is excited to share their work with the community-at-large at our December performances!

·         *  If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact me via email, phone, or in person.

Happy Thanksgiving from the team of directors! We hope you get to enjoy time with friends, family, and loved ones! Safe travels to all those going out of town!

*Lindsey Tevebaugh

Business Director

CPS 5^th Grade Honors Choir

(573)214-3670, ext. 79740

LiPierce@cpsk12.org

November 14 Update

November 14, 2017

Hello, Honors Choir Families!

I hope you are well.

Some updates:

·        T-shirts arrived last week. If your student was absent from last week’s rehearsal, we will hand out their t-shirt today.  

·        If you would like a t-shirt but have not ordered, please email me your student’s name and what size they wear.

·        Extra t-shirts will be sold on a first-come, first-serve basis. 

·        T-shirts cost $10 each.

·        If your student will be absent, late, or need to leave early please notify me in advance so we can accommodate.

Have a wonderful week!

*Lindsey Tevebaugh, Business Manager, CPS 5^th Grade Honors Choir

(573)214-3670, ext. 79740, lipierce@cpsk12.org

Official Performance Link

November 9, 2017

Good afternoon, Honors Choir Families –

I hope parent/teacher conference week is going well for your family!

I wanted to share with all of you the official video link of the Honors Choir’s performance at Tan-Tar-A back on October 7:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyZutTWztpU

Enjoy!

*Lindsey

November 7 Update

November 7, 2017

Hello, Honors Choir Families!

I hope that you’re staying warm and well as fall turns to winter. ‘Tis the season that many students are becoming ill and missing school. Thank you for taking steps to ensure the health of your singer. We encourage students to drink plenty of water and get plenty of rest during this time of year.

Some updates:

·        T-SHIRTS HAVE ARRIVED!! We will organize and distribute pre-paid t-shirts at this afternoon’s rehearsal.

·        If you would like a t-shirt but have not ordered, please email me your student’s name and what size they wear.

·        Extra t-shirts will be sold on a first-come, first-serve basis.  

·        T-shirts cost $10 each.

·        If your student will be absent, late, or need to leave early please notify me in advance so we can accommodate.

Have a wonderful week!

*Lindsey Tevebaugh, Business Manager, CPS 5^th Grade Honors Choir

(573)214-3670, ext. 79740, lipierce@cpsk12.org