January 8 Update

Hello, Honors Choir Families!

Happy New Year! I hope you were able to spend quality time with your loved ones over the break, and that your singer is ready for a new semester in Honors Choir!

• The Honors Choir rehearsal schedule is available on the right side of your screen from the blog home page. Please refer to this document before contacting me to ask whether or not there will be rehearsal.
• We will resume regularly-scheduled rehearsals tomorrow, Tuesday, January 8, 2019 in the West Middle School choir room.
• Rehearsals begin at 4:00pm and end at 5:15pm. Please do not enter the choir room before 3:45, as there are middle school rehearsals in session.
• Singers should be picked up from rehearsal no later than 5:25pm. Thank you for respecting the evening commitments of the Honors Choir staff.
• There is another opera-tunity for Honors Choir singers to view Carmen through the Metropolitan Opera’s educational outreach program! The Honors Choir staff will take the first 50 Honors Choir singers who sign up. This will happen on Saturday, February 2, 2019. As with our previous opera trip, students will meet to learn about opera and the music from Carmen before traveling to Forum 8 Theater to watch the opera. Please pack a sack lunch for your child, as school cafeterias will be closed on the weekend. The opera begins at 11:55am at Forum 8 Theater and will last for approximately 3 hours, 45 minutes with intermissions in between each act.
• Follow this Google Forms link to sign up your singer to view “Carmen” on February 2: https://goo.gl/forms/X0syqq01yiW4pubA2
• T-Shirt Update: The Honors Choir t-shirts were ordered before Winter Break. I am waiting to hear back about delivery specifics. When the shirts arrive, I will distribute them to singers at rehearsal. It’s not too late to purchase Honors Choir T-shirts! I have ordered extras in each size available on a first-come, first-served basis. T-shirts are $10 each. Checks must be made payable to Columbia Public Schools. Please write Honors Choir in the memo line.
• 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/

Have a great week!

Lindsey Tevebaugh

Business Manager

CPS 5^th Grade Honors Choir

LTevebaugh@cpsk12.org

(573)214-3670

December 11 Update

December 11, 2018

Good afternoon, Honors Choir Families!

I hope all is well with you in this season of holidays.

A few announcements:

• Congratulations to Jasiah George from Blue Ridge Elementary! She will be the soloist at the end of “With My Own Two Hands”!
• Our first performance this year is next Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at Hickman High School. Call time for singers is 6:00pm in the HHS Choir Room, and the performance will begin at 7:00. This is an update from previous communications.  
• We will not have afternoon rehearsal on December 18 so your singer has plenty of time to eat a meal and prepare for the concert. This will be a collaborative concert with middle- and high school choirs. Following the Honors Choir segment of the program, there will be a collaborative piece sung with middle and high school groups. Please plan for your singer to stay for the duration of the concert and sing the last number. Please review the handbook for uniform expectations.
• T-Shirt Update: The shirt have been ordered and should arrive in ~1-2 weeks. I will distribute them when they arrive. It’s not too late to purchase Honors Choir T-shirts. I have ordered extras in each size available on a first-come, first-served basis. T-shirts are $10 each. Checks must be made payable to Columbia Public Schools. Please write Honors Choir in the memo line.
• Most cardigans were sent home last week. If your singer was absent, one will be given to them at today’s rehearsal. Cardigans will be worn for performances in December and in April. If there are any issues with your singer’s cardigan, please contact me as soon as possible so we can resolve any problems. Ties will be distributed before and collected after each performance.
• For weekly rehearsals, students should arrive to West Middle School no earlier than 3:45pm. Please do not enter the West Middle School choir room before 3:45pm. Middle school rehearsal is running up until 3:45. The middle school director has asked that we not interrupt their rehearsal. 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/

Have a great week!

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

December 4 Update

December 4, 2018

Good afternoon, Honors Choir Families!

I hope you’re all staying warm and well as the winter months move in.

A few reminders:

• Our first performance this year is on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at Hickman High School. Call time for singers is 6:00pm in the HHS Choir Room, and the performance will begin at 7:00. This is an update from previous communications.  We will not have afternoon rehearsal on December 18 so your singer has plenty of time to eat a meal and prepare for the concert. This will be a collaborative concert with middle- and high school choirs. Following the Honors Choir segment of the program, there will be a collaborative piece sung with middle and high school groups. Please plan for your singer to stay for the duration of the concert and sing the last number. Please review the handbook for uniform expectations.
• T-Shirt Update: The shirt have been ordered and should arrive in ~2-3 weeks. I will distribute them when they arrive. It’s not too late to purchase Honors Choir T-shirts. I have ordered extras in each size that are available for sale as available.
• We will begin sending cardigans home with singers after today’s rehearsal. Cardigans will be worn for performances in December and in April.
• Results of auditions held today will be posted as they become available.  
• For weekly rehearsals, students should arrive to West Middle School no earlier than 3:45pm. Please do not enter the West Middle School choir room before 3:45pm. Middle school rehearsal is running up until 3:45. The middle school director has asked that we not interrupt their rehearsal. 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/

Have a great week!

Lindsey Tevebaugh

Business Manager

CPS 5^th Grade Honors Choir

LTevebaugh@cpsk12.org

(573)214-3670

November 27 Update

November 27, 2018

Good afternoon, Honors Choir Families!

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday, and that you enjoyed our snow day yesterday!

A few reminders:

• Our first performance this year is on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at Hickman High School. Call time for singers is 6:15 in the HHS Choir Room, and the performance will begin at 7:00. We will not have afternoon rehearsal on December 18 so that families have plenty of time to eat a meal and prepare for the concert. This will be a collaborative concert with middle- and high school choirs. Following the Honors Choir segment of the program, there will be a collaborative piece sung with middle and high school groups. Please plan for your singer to stay for the duration of the concert and sing the last number. Please review the handbook for uniform expectations.
• It’s not too late to order Honors Choir T-shirts! I will send order forms home with singers who request them.
• We will send cardigans home with singers at the December 4th rehearsal. Cardigans will be worn for performances in December and in April.
• Auditions for a short solo at the end of With My Own Two Hands will be held at our December 4th rehearsal. If your child is interested in auditioning, please notify me. 
• For weekly rehearsals, students should arrive to West Middle School no earlier than 3:45pm. 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/

Have a great week!

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

November 19 Update

November 19, 2018

Good afternoon, Honors Choir Families!

I hope all is well with you as we head into the Thanksgiving holiday! I am grateful to help coordinate events for the CPS 5th Grade Honors Choir and communicate with all of you!

A few reminders:

* We will have rehearsal tomorrow, November 20th from 4:00-5:15pm. I know many of you will travel to see loved ones for Thanksgiving, and we appreciate you making Honors Choir a priority as you plan your family's schedule.

* Our first performance this year is on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at Hickman High School. Call time for singers is 6:15 in the HHS Choir Room, and the performance will begin at 7:00. This is a collaborative concert with middle- and high school choirs. Following the Honors Choir segment of the program, there will be a collaborative piece sung with middle and high school groups. Please plan for your singer to stay for the duration of the concert and sing the last number.

* Please review the handbook for uniform expectations: "The uniform for concerts is as follow unless otherwise noted: Bottoms: Black skirts with black tights or black pants with black socks

Shoes: Black dress shoes Tops: All students will need a white button collared shirt.  Students will be provided a burgundy cardigan with a gold neck tie.  The white shirt does not need to have a certain arm length; it simply needs to have a collar that can hold a necktie with a button.  This would include button down dress shirts or polo shirts. The cardigans and necktie are property of Columbia Public Schools. Please contact Lindsey Tevebaugh (LTevebaugh@cpsk12.org) 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.  I do not want this to prevent any child who has qualified from participating.

* Honors Choir T-shirts will be available for purchase in November. I will send order forms home with singers who request them at tomorrow's rehearsal. 

* Students who were not fitted for cardigans last week will be fitted at tomorrow's rehearsal. We will send cardigans home with singers at the December 4th rehearsal. Cardigans will be worn for performances in December and in April.

* Auditions for a short solo at the end of With My Own Two Hands will be held at our December 4th rehearsal. If your child is interested in auditioning, please notify Lindsey Tevebaugh. 

* 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/

Have a wonderful, safe Thanksgiving break!

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

November 13 Update

November 13, 2018

Good afternoon, all!

I hope all is well with you, and that you’re staying warm and well!

A few reminders:

• Honors Choir T-shirts will be available for purchase in November. I have attached an order form, and I will send order forms home with singers following today’s rehearsal, as well.
• Students will be fitted for cardigans at today’s rehearsal. We will send cardigans home with singers at next week’s rehearsal, November 20. Cardigans will be worn for performances in December and in April.
• 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

October 30 Update

October 30, 2018

Good afternoon, all!

I hope all is well with you, and that you’ve had a chance to notice the beautiful fall trees up all over town.

A few reminders:

• Thank you to all of the families whose singers were able to join us for the MET Opera viewing last Saturday! We had a wonderful educational time, and received many compliments from community members about the students’ behavior and opera awareness.
• Honors Choir T-shirts will be available for purchase in November. I have attached an order form, and I will send order forms home with singers following today’s rehearsal, as well.
• 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