November 12 Update

November 12, 2019

Hello, Honors Choir Families!

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

A few reminders:

·         On Saturday, November 23, 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 is limited to the first 50 students signed up and 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/HdrGJNwNUPfgbSX7A

·         On the morning of Friday, December 6, the 5^th Grade Honors Choir will record “Sisi Ni Moya” 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. 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. I will send order forms home with singers following today’s rehearsal.

·         We have begun to fit students for burgundy cardigans as part of their performance uniform. We will send cardigans home with singers after all have been fitted. Cardigans will be worn for performances only in December and in April. This includes the December 6 recording. 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.

·         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

November 5 Update

November 5, 2019

Good afternoon, all!

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

A few reminders:

• CONGRATULATIONS to CPS 5^th Grade Honors Choir members who auditioned into the Missouri All-State Children’s Choir! The following students will perform at the Missouri Music Educators Association conference at Tan-Tar-A Resort in January 2020: Carmen Atkins (Russell); Zane Bragg (Two Mile Prairie); Parker Horvatich (Paxton Keeley); and Keegan Shaw (Beulah Ralph). Congratulations!!
• 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 next week’s rehearsal. We will send cardigans home with singers after all have been fitted. Cardigans will be worn for performances only 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 29 Update

October 29, 2019

Hello, 5^th Grade Honors Choir Families!

I hope you’re staying warm and well these days!

·      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.

·      Honors Choir T-shirts will be available for purchase beginning in November. Order forms will be sent home with singers following this week’s rehearsal. T-shirts are $10 each. All checks should be made payable to Columbia Public Schools with Honors Choir in the memo line.

·      Honors Choir 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. Singers who are consistently picked up late may not participate with the ensemble.

·      On Saturday, November 23, Honors Choir students will have the opportunity to view a simulcast of the Metropolitan Opera’s production of Philip Glass’s opera Akhnaten. The workshop previously advertised will not take place for this screening; however, there will be workshops for future simulcast viewings. More information to follow in the coming weeks.

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

·      All communications sent to the distribution list can also be found at our blog: http://cps5honorschoir.blogspot.com/

Thank you for your communication and cooperation. Have a great week!

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

October 22 Update

October 22, 2019

Hello, 5^th Grade Honors Choir Families!

I hope all is well with you and your family! A few reminders:

·      All products ordered through the fundraiser will be delivered TODAY, Tuesday, October 22. This is one week earlier than originally planned. Please plan to pick up all fundraiser products not shipped directly to the purchasers. All fundraising products will be in the WMS band room (next to the choir room, where the parent meeting was).

·      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.

·      Honors Choir 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. Singers who are consistently picked up late may not participate with the ensemble.

·      On Saturday, November 23, Honors Choir students will have the opportunity to view a simulcast of the Metropolitan Opera’s production of Philip Glass’s opera Akhnaten. A workshop will take place at Cedar Ridge Elementary, followed by bus transportation to Forum 8 Theater for the screening. More information to follow in the coming weeks.

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

·      All communications sent to the distribution list can also be found at our blog: http://cps5honorschoir.blogspot.com/

Thank you for your communication and cooperation. Have a great week!

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

October 15 Update

October 15, 2019

Hello, 5^th Grade Honors Choir Families!

I hope you and your family are staying warm and well! A few reminders:

·      All products ordered through the fundraiser will be delivered NEXT WEEK on Tuesday, October 22. This is one week earlier than originally planned. Please plan to pick up all fundraiser products not shipped directly to the purchasers. All fundraising products will be in the WMS band room (next to the choir room, where the parent meeting was). Apologies for any confusion or inconvenience this causes.

·      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.

·      Honors Choir 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. Singers who are consistently picked up late may not participate with the ensemble.

·      On Saturday, November 23, Honors Choir students will have the opportunity to view a simulcast of the Metropolitan Opera’s production of Philip Glass’s opera Akhnaten. A workshop will take place at Cedar Ridge Elementary, followed by bus transportation to Forum 8 Theater for the screening. More information to follow in the coming weeks.

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

·      All communications sent to the distribution list can also be found at our blog: http://cps5honorschoir.blogspot.com/

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

Thank you for your communication and cooperation. Have a great week!

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

(573)214-3670

October 8 Update

October 8, 2019

Good morning, 5^th Grade Honors Choir Families!

I hope you have the opportunity to enjoy the cooler temperatures outside! A few reminders:

·      All products ordered through the fundraiser will be delivered in two weeks on Tuesday, October 22. This is one week earlier than originally planned. Please plan to pick up all fundraiser products not shipped directly to the purchasers. All fundraising products will be located in the WMS band room (next to the choir room, where the parent meeting was).

·      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.

·      Honors Choir 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. Singers who are consistently picked up late may not participate with the ensemble.

·      On Saturday, November 23, Honors Choir students will have the opportunity to view a simulcast of the Metropolitan Opera’s production of Philip Glass’s opera Akhnaten. A workshop will take place at Cedar Ridge Elementary, followed by bus transportation to Forum 8 Theater for the screening. More information to follow in the coming weeks.

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

·      All communications sent to the distribution list can also be found at our blog: http://cps5honorschoir.blogspot.com/

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

Thank you for your communication and cooperation. Have a great week!

*Lindsey Tevebaugh

Business Director

CPS 5^th Grade Honors Choir

LTevebaugh@cpsk12.org

(573)214-3670

October 1 Update

October 1, 2019

Greetings, 5^th Grade Honors Choir Families!

I hope all is well with you! A few reminders:

·      All products ordered through the fundraiser will be delivered on Tuesday, October 29. Please plan to pick up any fundraiser products not shipped directly to the purchasers.

·      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.

·      Honors Choir 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. Singers who are consistently picked up late may not participate with the ensemble.

·      On Saturday, November 23, Honors Choir students will have the opportunity to view a simulcast of the Metropolitan Opera’s production of Philip Glass’s opera Akhnaten. A workshop will take place at Cedar Ridge Elementary, followed by bus transportation to Forum 8 Theater for the screening. More information to follow in the coming weeks.

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

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

Thank you for your commitment to this ensemble. Have a great week!

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

(573)214-3670