April 5th Information (HC to KC)

March 15, 2019

Good afternoon, all –

I hope this message finds you well. We are one week away from Spring Break!

The Honors Choir team of directors congratulates the following students who were selected as soloists for our upcoming performances:

“Birdsong”: Lily Doran (Russell) and Joanna Smith (Paxton Keeley)

“Sing”: Singing solo: Camryn Criblez (Cedar Ridge)

             Rap solo: Joseph Jones (Russell)

Thank you to all those who auditioned for these solos. Our pool of talent and hard work made this decision difficult!

April 5 Information:

For many years, the Columbia Public Schools 5^th Grade Honors Choir has been invited to perform at the beautiful Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in downtown Kansas City. This is an honor and an exciting performance opportunity for the Honors Choir singers each year.

• This year’s trip to Kansas City will be Friday, April 5^th. Below is important information pertaining to the trip and our itinerary.
• I have attached necessary forms that must be completed and signed by parents and students in all appropriate places in order for students to attend. Hard copies will be sent home with all students at next week’s rehearsal. You may also submit these electronically directly to me by printing, signing, and scanning as PDF.

·       Students should wear their Honors Choir t-shirt or a school shirt with jeans/leggings/khakis during the day.

·       Students should plan to bring a small drawstring bag to carry their concert attire in: black bottoms, black shoes, black socks/tights, white collared shirt, cardigan.  Ties will be collected following our April 2^nd performance at BHS and distributed in KC. All cardigans and ties will be collected following the performance in Kansas City.

·       Students may bring books and devices for the bus ride, but they will be responsible for keeping track of them.  If they can stand to not bring electronic devices, that would be best.

·       Students DO NOT need to bring any money with them.  All food and tours are at no cost to them.

·       Students may bring a water bottle and snacks if they want.  We will provide lunch, light snacks and bottled water after the museum tour, and dinner.

5th Grade Honors Choir KC Trip Itinerary

Friday, April 5, 2019

There will not be bus transportation from home schools to West Middle School.  Please plan rides accordingly!

8:40am                                      Families drop off students at West Middle School

8:55am                                      Leave Columbia from WMS

11:00am                                   Arrive in Kansas City

11:00am-12:00 pm             Lunch at Minsky’s Pizza

                                                      5105 Main Street, KCMO 64112

        

12:00pm                                   Travel to Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art (1 mile)

                                                      4525 Oak Street, KCMO 64111

12:15pm-1:30pm                 Museum sculpture tour (mostly outdoors)

1:30pm-2:45pm                    Tour inside museum in smaller groups

                                                      Picnic with snacks & games outside on lawn

2:45pm                                      Travel to the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

                                                      416 W. 12th Street, KCMO 64105

3:00pm-4:00pm                    Organ demonstration/Rehearsal in church

4:00pm                                      Ride busses to the Kauffman Center

                                                      1601 Broadway Blvd., KCMO 64108

4:15pm-5:00pm                    Private Kauffman Center Tour

                                                      https://www.kauffmancenter.org/

5:15pm-6:15pm                    BBQ Dinner at the church

6:15pm-6:45pm                    Dress for concert

7:00pm                                      Concert at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

                                                      http://www.kcgolddome.org

8:00pm                                      Leave for Columbia

10:00pm                                   Arrival at WMS for pick-up

If you have any questions or concerns about any of the information above, please don’t hesitate to contact me directly.

Have a great weekend!

Lindsey Tevebaugh

Business Manager

CPS 5^th Grade Honors Choir

LTevebaugh@cpsk12.org

(573)214-3670

March 12 Update

March 12, 2019

Hello, 5^th Grade Honors Choir Families!

I hope you’re all enjoying the warm(er) weather lately!

A few reminders:

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

·         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.

·         We are excited about our upcoming trip to Kansas City on Friday, April 5. This will be an all-day field trip extending into the evening hours. Many more details to come later this week about our itinerary, packing list, and necessary forms.  

·         If your singer has any food allergies (gluten, dairy, etc), please notify me as soon as possible. Thank you for those who have already notified me of dietary needs. We are finalizing plans for our trip to Kansas City and need to know if alternate food arrangements need to be made.

·         T-Shirt Update: It’s not too late to purchase Honors Choir T-shirts! Shirts are available on a first-come, first-served basis for $10 each. Checks must be made payable to Columbia Public Schools. Please write Honors Choir in the memo line. Honors Choir singers are not required to purchase a t-shirt. We encourage students to wear these to Honors Choir events and on Honors Choir field trips; however, they may also choose to wear something representative of their home school.

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

Lindsey Tevebaugh, Business Manager, CPS 5^th Grade Honors Choir, LTevebaugh@cpsk12.org,

(573)214-3670

March 5 Update

March 5, 2019

Hello, 5^th Grade Honors Choir Families!

A few reminders:

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

·         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.

·         Solo auditions for our spring concert will be held on March 12 during Honors Choir rehearsal.

·         We are excited about our upcoming trip to Kansas City on Friday, April 5. This will be an all-day field trip extending into the evening hours. Many more details to come about our itinerary, packing list, and necessary forms.  

·         If your singer has any food allergies (gluten, dairy, etc), please notify me as soon as possible. We are finalizing plans for our trip to Kansas City and need to know if alternate food arrangements need to be made.

·         T-Shirt Update: It’s not too late to purchase Honors Choir T-shirts! Shirts are available on a first-come, first-served basis for $10 each. Checks must be made payable to Columbia Public Schools. Please write Honors Choir in the memo line. Honors Choir singers are not required to purchase a t-shirt. We encourage students to wear these to Honors Choir events and on Honors Choir field trips; however, they may also choose to wear something representative of their home school.

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

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

February 26 Update

February 26, 2019

Good afternoon, all –

I hope all is well with you as we continue with the mixed winter weather! I truly appreciate the ongoing communication and support you provide for the CPS 5^th Grade Honors Choir. Thank you!

A few reminders:

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

·         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.

·         Solo auditions for our spring concert will be held on March 12 during Honors Choir rehearsal.

·         We are excited about our upcoming trip to Kansas City on Friday, April 5. This will be an all-day field trip extending into the evening hours. Many more details to come about our itinerary, packing list, and necessary forms.  

·         T-Shirt Update: It’s not too late to purchase Honors Choir T-shirts! Shirts are available on a first-come, first-served basis for $10 each. Checks must be made payable to Columbia Public Schools. Please write Honors Choir in the memo line. Honors Choir singers are not required to purchase a t-shirt. We encourage students to wear these to Honors Choir events and on Honors Choir field trips; however, they may also choose to wear something representative of their home school.

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

Lindsey Tevebaugh

Business Manager

CPS 5^th Grade Honors Choir

LTevebaugh@cpsk12.org

(573)214-3670

NO HONORS CHOIR REHEARSAL TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19

February 19, 2019

Hello, Honors Choir Families –

I hope you are staying warm and well with each new wave of winter across our town.

We will not have rehearsal today, Tuesday, February 19 due to inclement weather.

We will resume rehearsal next week, Tuesday, February 26, weather permitting.

Have a great week!

Lindsey Tevebaugh

Business Manager

CPS 5^th Grade Honors Choir

LTevebaugh@cpsk12.org

(573)214-3670

February 12 Update

February 12, 2019

Good afternoon, all –

To echo last week’s update: I hope all is well with you. Even though it doesn’t always feel like it, winter – and flu season – are still upon us. Thank you for helping to keep your Honors Choir singer healthy!

A few reminders:

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

·         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.

·         Solo auditions for our spring concert will be held on March 12 during Honors Choir rehearsal.

·         T-Shirt Update: It’s not too late to purchase Honors Choir T-shirts! Shirts are available on a first-come, first-served basis for $10 each. Checks must be made payable to Columbia Public Schools. Please write Honors Choir in the memo line.

·         Honors Choir singers are not required to purchase a t-shirt. We encourage students to wear these to Honors Choir events and on Honors Choir field trips; however, they may also choose to wear something representative of their home school.

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

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

February 5 Update

February 5, 2019

Good afternoon, all –

I hope all is well with you. Even though it doesn’t always feel like it, winter – and flu season – are still upon us. Thank you for helping to keep your Honors Choir singer healthy!

A few reminders:

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

·         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.

·         Solo auditions for our spring concert will be held on March 12 during Honors Choir rehearsal.

·         T-Shirt Update: It’s not too late to purchase Honors Choir T-shirts! Shirts are available on a first-come, first-served basis for $10 each. Checks must be made payable to Columbia Public Schools. Please write Honors Choir in the memo line.

·         Honors Choir singers are not required to purchase a t-shirt. We encourage students to wear these to Honors Choir events and on Honors Choir field trips; however, they may also choose to wear something representative of their home school.

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

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