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

October 23 Update

October 23, 2018

Good afternoon, all!

I hope your week is off to a great start, and that you’ve had the opportunity to go outside and enjoy the lovely fall weather we’ve been having!

A few reminders:

• TODAY, OCTOBER 23, 2018 is when all fundraising materials will be delivered to West Middle School. If your child sold items through the fundraiser, these must be picked up after today’s rehearsal. We cannot refrigerate food items. If your child will be absent from today’s rehearsal and sold fundraiser items, these must still be picked up! Please make arrangements.
• Today, October 23, 2018 is the deadline to sign up your student for the MET Opera viewing this Saturday, October 27. As of now, there are approximately 25 spots still available. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity! A detailed itinerary of Saturday’s activities will be sent out following the deadline.
• 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 16 Update

October 16, 2018

Good morning, all!

I hope you’re all staying warm and well as the seasons change.

Please review the information below carefully and notify me with any questions or concerns.

• There will be no rehearsal today, Tuesday, October 16, 2018. Columbia Public Schools is on an early dismissal schedule to allow for teacher collaboration and meetings in the afternoon. I have attached the 2018-19 Honors Choir Calendar to avoid any further confusion. Please make note of other Tuesdays we will not be having rehearsal. The soonest is Tuesday, November 6. CPS is not in session for Election Day.

• If your student sold catalog fundraiser items and will be absent from rehearsal next week, Tuesday, October 23, 2018 for any reason, their fundraising items must still be picked up on Tuesday, October 23. Please make arrangements to retrieve all of your child’s fundraising products at 5:15pm next Tuesday in the band room. We are not able to refrigerate frozen food items.

• The deadline to sign up for the MET Opera viewing on Saturday, October 27 is next Tuesday, October 23.

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

Thank you for your support of the Columbia Public Schools 5^th Grade Honors Choir. Have a great week!

Lindsey Tevebaugh

Business Manager

CPS 5^th Grade Honors Choir

LTevebaugh@cpsk12.org

(573)214-3670