NHS Chorus Parent NightAugust 20, 2012

Welcome to NHS Chorus! Mrs. Reed, director

• Colette_Reed@gwinnett.k12.ga.us

Chorus Website:• www.nhschorus.shutterfly.com

Chorus Handbook

Class Expectation

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Calendar

Syllabus & Grading

Attendance Policy

Concert Attire

Fall Performance OpportunitiesCh

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• Audition Only

• After School Club

• Perform at all NHS Chorus Concerts

• Chamber Choir dues required. Due 9/20

Dist

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• Nomination Only

• Learn music before event

• Attend event in October

• Perform at conclusion of event

• Nominations at end of August

• Registration due 9/6

All S

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Cho

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Only• Series of 2

State Auditions

• Tested on solo, scales, sight-reading and terms

• Info MTG: 8/27• Registration

due 9/6• Bootcamp

runs until 1st Audition

Become a NHS Chorus Patron! By becoming a patron of NHS Chorus, you help support the

basic operating costs of our program and also pre-pay known upcoming costs such as T-shirts at a reduced price.

All levels of dues covers your student’s fair share of music and material costs for the year

Performer $50Also includes

Chamber Choir Dues

(You save up to $20)

Section Leader $100

Also includes 4 Chorus Concert DVDs, All State

Registration Fee & Chamber Choir Dues

(You save up to $31)

Conductor $150

Also includes Chorus T-shirt, Honors Chorus Registration, 4 Chorus

Concert DVDs, All State Registration Fee & Chamber Choir Dues (You

save up to $48)

Chorus Fundraising Needs

$

Piano Accompanis

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GMEA Fees &

Registration

Classroom Supplies

Sheet MusicPerformance Trips

Uniforms

Special Event

Registration Fees

Fall Fundraisers

Cookie Dough

• 8/21-9/4• $15 Gourmet

Cookie Dough & Assorted Magazines

• Goal: 5 items

Program Ads

• 8/21-10/4• $25-$100

per ad• Goal: $25

Poinsettia• 11/1-11/21• $10 6” Red

Poinsettias• Goal: 5

poinsettias

*If a student sells at the least the goal minimum in a fundraiser, then the student may use the net profit towards their individual chorus expenses

Spring Fundraisers Candy Bars – January Restaurant Night – TBD Gwinnett Braves – TBD

Have additional ideas?

Please email Mrs. Reed with the details!

Thanks!

Disney World March 2014!

Disney World!! Info Meeting Tuesday September 10

Approx. $550 for 4 days, 3 nights based on 33 travelers $50 non-refundable deposit due TBD

Participate in the Disney Singing Workshop: • Record an excerpt from a Disney animated feature film's

soundtrack and learn audition skills, vocal techniques and more under the guidance of a professional Disney vocalist.

Play in the Disney Parks for 2 and ½ days

How YOU can support your student

Spread the Word!

Sign up to volunteer

Come to concerts & events

Encourage your student