some new links on the right

Dear Choristers, On the right of this text you will find some new links. The first one is the letter we talked about in class that you can edit and print and send to whom ever you think might like to see it and shoot a little cash your way. next you will find the new practice aid that I created to help you all become more independent at practicing. Don't forget Solo and Ensemble at SQHS on Tuesday night!! see you there. Marshall

The BORCH Solo and Ensemble date change

Our administrators have given us the finals dates as the week of February 6th, so we will be definitely moving our BORCH Solo & Ensemble concert to next Tuesday, January 31. We usually do this concert before the festival (which is this coming Saturday), but with the circumstances of this past snow week, we will make do and go for Tuesday. We think that this will work well, as the concert usually showcases many of our solos and ensemble groups, not only those who elect to compete at the festival. We hope you can join us! You are in for a treat. Your students will know in the next couple of days if they are performing or not (meaning if they feel ready), and it will be a nice mix of 9th-12th graders. Tuesday, 1/31/12 7 pm SqHS Forum, Choir Room, Band & Orchestra Room We will explain when we begin, for those of you who haven't experienced this concert with us yet! But the gist of it is that you will be able to see "pods" of about 3 performances per pod, and they are a mix of Band, Orchestra and Choir students. For example, one pod might be Storm Men (singers), a saxophone quartet and a cello duo. Another might be percussion Ensemble, Storm Women, and Chamber Orchestra. The pods are happening simultaneously in the 3 venues, you choose one to see at a time, and then you are able to go to another venue (or remain in the one you're already at) for the remainder. We usually have 5 or so pods go, so that we can fit as many performers in as possible, and not have a 5 hour concert. :) We'll explain more clearly when we begin the concert. Last year was our first run at it and it turned out to be a very nice event! Again, we hope you can make it! Kay Reilly

Here is the Schedule for Solo and Ensemble this year Cowin, Jake Piano Stage 1/28/2012, 8:00 AM Andrew Marshall Ohana, Willey Tenor 129 1/28/2012, 8:40 AM Andrew Marshall Summerton, Western Piano Stage 1/28/2012, 9:00 AM* (extended time) Andrew Marshall Flint, Gina Alto 145 1/28/2012, 11:20 AM Andrew Marshall (Missing) Guitar Stage 1/28/2012, 12:30 PM Andrew Marshall Storm Mens Ensemble Mens Vocal-Large 129 1/28/2012, 2:00 PM* (extended time) 13 Andrew Marshall Maeda, Natalie Soprano 144 1/28/2012, 2:20 PM Andrew Marshall Thor's octet Mixed Vocal-Large Choir Room 1/28/2012, 2:40 PM 8 Andrew Marshall Sisters in Song Womens Vocal-Small 145 1/28/2012, 3:00 PM 3 Andrew Marshall Bass Antenna Mens Vocal-Small 129 1/28/2012, 3:10 PM 4 Andrew Marshall Storm Womens Ensemble Womens Vocal-Large 145 1/28/2012, 3:30 PM* (extended time) 13 Andrew Marshall

Weather

Dear Choristers and Parents,

Here are some things that will happen because of the weather.

1. No matter what happens with school on friday the 20th there will be no early morning choir
2. the Faculty recital at the Bellingham Unitarian Fellowhship is postponed to next friday
3. the Solo and Ensemble concert is postponed until we find a good date for it.
4. we have a lot of catching up to do.

I hope to see you tomorrow.

Marshall

DC Goers Choir Update

Hi DC choir people!

Here is an update on financial information for the tour cost. We are looking pretty good at this point. Remember that if you are not up what you owe at this point, Don’t panic. Just be in good communication about where you are and lets make sure we have a plan in place to get you and your student to where you need to be to make the trip happen.

GENERAL COST INFORMATION:
As we are now into January, I wanted to send out some reminders about the payment schedule and send out some new numbers. We met with Susan Swan yesterday (ASB Office) and she has been keeping track of students' fundraising, getting some cost adjustments from the tour company, and has some numbers for us. The cost as of now from the tour company is:

Students- $1860
Chaperones- $1780

The higher cost is due to a fuel surcharge change as well as a higher cost for hotels.

These costs are with some of our free spots already separated out among the chaperones. This is also, however, not including the fundraising and community donations we’ve earned so far, which will bring it down a bit further for students especially. We will also be counting our upcoming recital and dinner auction event into further bringing down the overall cost, with the recital being specifically for the chaperones and the dinner auction geared toward the students. The students will have more fundraising opportunities coming up as well.

TIMELINES- PAYMENT & REIMBURSEMENTS:
Regarding timelines, the following is what was sent out in September for what families will be reimbursed and when:

1/1 - 2/15, families will get 75% back (minus the deposit)
2/15 - 3/1, families will get 50% back (minus the deposit) After 3/1, there will be no refund of any kind.

As of now, families owe the deposit ($200) plus 25%, so $665 total if someone decides they are unable to go. As of February 15th, it will be the deposit plus 50%. If you are unsure in any way, student or chaperone, please try to make your decision ASAP and please let me know. If I don't hear from you / your student, I will assume that you / your student are / is good to go! We are starting to finalize lists and send them in for final flight bookings and hotels, etc- so the sooner, the better! The end of March is getting closer and closer.

PAYMENT SCHEDULE SUGGESTION
And lastly, in case it is helpful, below is Chip's original payment schedule suggestion.

• $200 per person (non-refundable) ................. Due: October 1, 2011 • 25% per person, of total tour costs ($400.00) ................ Due: December 1, 2011 • 25% per person, of total tour costs ($400.00)................ Due: February 1, 2012 • Final Payment (remaining balance) ($700.00)............... Due: March 1, 2012

Cabaret and Willamate Tour

Dear Parents and Choristers,

Coming up are 2 dates that you need to know about.

1. This Saturday the 10th is the annual Concert Choir Cabaret. The show starts at 7pm at Abundant Life Church Located at 3210 Meridan St, Just south of Cornwall Park. presale Tickets are ready to be checked out from Ms Swan in the ASB office for you to sell them to whom ever you can. The following link is to the flyer that you can print and post where ever you can. Lets fill the house! it holds around 500. Please consider making Cookies or something for the intermission bake sale.

Cabaret Flyer

2. Willamette Chamber Choir tour.
On Tuesday Jan 10 at 7:30pm The Willamette chamber Choir under the direction of Dr. Wallace Long will be performing with SQHS Concert Choir and Sehome Concert Choir at the Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship located at 1207 Ellsworth St Across from the Roeder building. They have asked for us to house a few of the College students for one night. Hosts will pick up their college students after the concert and deliver them to SQHS the next day fed and ready to go. Several students in concert choir have Volunteered for this and if your student has volunteered your home to house one of the Willamette students you will be getting an email soon. please consider making a dish for the potluck that will be happening at 5PM before the concert.

Lots to do!!

Lets pack the house for CABARET!!

Marshall