November 19 Update

November 19, 2019

Hello, Honors Choir Families! I hope all is well with you!

A few reminders:

•          There are only 10 more spots available for the opera this Saturday! CPS 5^th Grade Honors Choir members are invited to a simulcast from New York City’s Metropolitan Opera Company of Philip Glass’ opera Akhnaten at Forum 8 Movie Theater (1209 Forum Katy Parkway). This event will last from 11:30am-4:00pm. Refreshments will not be provided; however, students may bring money for movie concessions. To sign up your singer please follow this link: https://forms.gle/yQsqfeLwBg99Hqcv5 
•        On the morning of Friday, December 6, the 5^th Grade Honors Choir will record “Sisi Ni Moja” and “The Fox” at Rock Bridge High School to be included in the local access channel holiday broadcast. We are very excited to bring this level of coverage and widespread attention to the talented singers of our ensemble. 5^th Grade Honors Choir students should be dropped off at RBHS Auditorium no earlier than 7:45am on Friday, December 6. Students should arrive in uniform (black from hip to toe, white collared shirt, burgundy cardigan) and bring a change of clothes for their school day. Please contact me if purchasing a shirt and pants or a skirt is a problem for you. We will provide you with a donated uniform or look for a source of alternative funding. The auditorium will be kept empty for an optimum recording environment, so unfortunately parents may not stay for taping; however, families will be sent links to recordings. All 5^th Grade Honors Choir students’ tardies will be excused with their home schools, and students will be bussed to their home schools following the recording. Thank you for your support of this new opportunity for the Honors Choir!

·    Honors Choir T-shirts will be available for purchase in November. Order forms are available upon request at rehearsals.

·         I will finish fitting all singers with cardigans at this week’s rehearsal and will begin sending them home. Cardigans will be worn for performances only in December and in April. This includes the December 6 recording.

·         For weekly rehearsals, students should arrive to West Middle School no earlier than 3:45pm. The team of directors come from different directions all over town and cannot guarantee your child will be supervised until 3:45 each week. Singers should be picked up from WMS no later than 5:20pm following weekly rehearsals. Thank you for respecting the evening commitments of the team of directors. 

·         If your student will be absent from any Honors Choir rehearsal or event, please email me as soon as possible.

·         All communications sent to the distribution list are also available on our blog: http://cps5honorschoir.blogspot.com/

·         If you have any questions or concerns, please email me directly.

Have a great evening!

Lindsey Tevebaugh, Business Manager, CPS 5^th Grade Honors Choir, LTevebaugh@cpsk12.org, (573)214-3670