E-Mails: January 2010

Choir Lesson Schedule

January 27, 2010

Dear Parents and Students,

The choir lesson schedule for next week, February 1-5, is attached. Have a great week!

Thanks!

Mrs. Butcher

Dessert Auction Plea for Help

January 27, 2010

Dear Parents,

We have gone through our donation sheets for the dessert auction. Thank you to those who have already donated your time, talent or money. We only have pledges for half of the desserts we usually receive. Also, we need more parents to volunteer to work (even if it is for an hour) at the event.

I have attached the form and am asking (ok…begging) you to volunteer your time and some desserts. In order to make things go faster, you could open the attachment, fill it out on line, and send it back to Dee Kirwan, our coordinator via email.

Please remember that most of the money earned at the event goes toward choral camp scholarships.

Thanks again for your consideration!

Erin Stegall and Melanie Butcher

The Music Man!

January 24, 2010

Hello Parents!

It's all about to start! I'm Terry Krehbiel, and I am so looking forward to directing your kids in our upcoming production of The Music Man! As I hope you and the kids are aware, our first meeting is at 6:00 pm tomorrow, Monday, January 25. All students are to meet in the choir room at 6 sharp.

All parents are encouraged to attend the parent orientation meeting in the library at that time. At this meeting those of you who don't know me yet will have a chance to meet me and our choreographer, Candace Winters-March. Our Choral director, Melanie Butcher may pop her head in but will already be hard at work with the kids.

We will outline rehearsal expectations and go over the production schedule. At that time we'll also entertain any questions you may have. Our enormous success with past musical productions has been in large part due to the participation of parents. At our meeting we will discuss the various committees and the opportunities for you all to lend your expertise to help our kids once again mount a wonderful production.

Looking forward to seeing you. Please feel free to call or email me if you can't make the meeting.

And at any time, for any reason, please don't hesitate to reach me at any of the following:

  • 837.3618
  • 309.259.0296
  • krehbielt@mcusd185.org

Terrence J. Krehbiel
Chair, Division of English & Social Studies
Macomb Jr/Sr High School
1525 South Johnson Street
Macomb, IL 61455
Ph. (309) 833-6230

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January 24, 2010

Dear Parents and Students,

  • The Choir lesson schedule for this week is attached. I will be gone on Thursday and Friday of this week with the All State students. However, Mrs. Nott will be here to teach the lessons on Thursday and Friday.
  • Spring Musical – Mr. Krehbiel asked me to pass along this information: Rehearsals for the Spring musical, The Music Man, will begin on Monday, January 25th, at exactly 6:00 pm in the choir room. There will be an orientation meeting for all interested parents of cast and crew at 6:00 pm in the library that evening. All participants please tell your parents if they are interested in learning about the production schedule or participating on production committees to be sure to attend.
  • All State students – just a reminder to bring your signed permission slip to school on Monday.
  • Solo and Ensemble participants – Be sure to listen to the practice recordings for your ensembles. They can be found on our website, MacombChoirs.org (under "Downloads" > "practice recordings")
  • It is still not too late to turn in a Dessert Auction form. I have attached a copy.

Thanks and have a great week!

Mrs. Butcher

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January 21, 2010

Dear Parents and Students,

  • All-State choir and band students – There will be a short meeting in the band room tomorrow, Friday, January 22 at 3:10 pm
  • Solo and Ensemble – permission slips are due today. I must have my entries posted by tomorrow and therefore, must have the slips by tomorrow morning if your child wants to take a solo. At that time, I also need to know who your accompanist will be. I have attached another copy for your convenience.
  • Dessert Auction sheets – These are due today, but I will take late ones tomorrow. We highly encourage you to donate your time, baking talent or cash donations to this event. Most of the proceeds go to support the Macomb Choir Booster Scholarship fund.

Thanks and have a great day!

Mrs. Butcher

Dessert Auction Sheets due

January 20, 2010

Dear Parents,

Just a reminder that the donation sheets for the Dessert Auction are due tomorrow (Thursday, Jan. 21st). If your son/daughter is in band, we will of course take them on Friday, January 22nd when they next have rehearsal. We highly encourage you to donate your time, baking talent or cash donations to this event. Most of the proceeds go to support the Macomb Choir Booster Scholarship fund.

Thanks in advance for anything you can offer!

Erin Stegall
Choral Director
Grades 6-8, Macomb Schools

Switching Band Choir Days This Week

January 19, 2010

Dear Parents:

My mother has to have heart surgery on Thursday, Jan. 21st so the band directors are graciously switching full rehearsal days with me this week.

Band-choir students will have band on Thursday, Jan. 21st and Choir on Friday, Jan. 22nd. Choir only students has the same schedule as usual.

For junior high students, I am hoping that I get a music sub so that lessons can go on regardless of me being here.

Thank you for your understanding.

Erin Stegall
Choral Director
Grades 6-8, Macomb Schools

Additional Choir Information

January 15, 2010

Dear Parents and Students,

Some additional choir information:

  1. HS Solo and Ensemble practice recordings – Practice recordings for some of the HS ensembles can now be found on our website. Students can also reach them from the "practice recordings" link on the Downloads page (accessible from the left-hand menu on any page).
  2. There will be a short informational meeting for those students attending All State. It will be on Wednesday, January 20th at 3:10 pm in the band room. Please plan to attend.

Thanks!

Mrs. Butcher

Announcements

January 15, 2010

Dear Parents and Students,

  1. Choir Lesson schedule – All students are assigned a lesson this week. Please see the attached schedule.
  2. HS Solo and Ensemble (Saturday, March 6th) – Permission slips are due this Thursday, January 21st. By this time, students must have contacted an accompanist if they are taking a solo. I must enter my entries by Friday, Jan 22 and will not enter a student unless I have their permission slip by then. I have attached another copy for your convenience.
  3. Dessert Auction/Pops Concert (Monday, February 8th) – Attached is a copy of the informational letter that was given out in class. Please consider donating a dessert and/or your time during the auction. We appreciate your help!

Have a great 3-day weekend!

Sincerely,
Mrs. Butcher

Choir Lessons for next week

January 8, 2010

Dear Parents and Students,

  1. Please see the attached lesson schedule for Monday and Tuesday of next week (Jan 11 and 12). I moved Thursday and Fridays lesson groups (from our snow days) to Monday and Tuesday. I realize that it may be difficult for some students to get out of class this week due to reviewing for finals. We will do what we can.
  2. Just a reminder that Solo and Ensemble permission slips are due on Jan 21st. I have attached a copy.
  3. Also, dessert auction letters will go home with students on Tuesday. Attached is a copy if you'd like to turn it in early.

Thanks and have a great weekend!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Butcher

Choir Booster Meeting Cancelled

January 7, 2010

Dear Parents,

In lieu of the snow day for the Macomb Schools, we are cancelling our January Choir Booster meeting for this evening. We will have dialog via email with officers and committee heads for any necessary plans for our upcoming events.

Stay warm!

Erin Stegall and Melanie Butcher

Choir Update

January 5, 2010

Dear Parents and Students,

Happy New Year! Just a few items of business. J

  1. There will be a Choir Booster meeting this Thursday, January 7th at 5:00 pm in the choir room. We will discuss the upcoming Dessert Auction and the Billy Elliot Trip.
  2. HS Solo and Ensemble Contest is Saturday, March 6th in Barry. Attached is the Solo and Ensemble Contract that includes information for those students who need to find an accompanist for their vocal solo. All participates need to bring their signed contracts to school by Thursday, January 21.
  3. The Dessert Auction/Pops Concert is Monday, February 8th in the HS Commons. Please see the attached document for more details.
  4. There will not be Madrigals, Jazz Voices or Men's Ensemble rehearsals this week or next due to conflicts and finals. Students will receive a schedule for the months of January and February next week.

Thanks and have a great week!

Melanie

From High School Choir Director, Mrs. Melanie Butcher

January 5, 2010

Dear Parents,

Attached is a letter from Melanie Butcher regarding participation in the high school choral program. If you have any questions specific to her, her email is:

Butcherm@mcusd185.org.

Thanks a bunch!

Erin Stegall

Some Choir Items of Interest

January 5, 2010

Dear parents,

  • Since the eighth graders were gone today on a field trip, the last day for solo/ensemble permission slips will be extended until tomorrow (Wednesday, January 6th).
  • On Thursday, January 7th, we will have our January choir booster meeting at 5:00 pm in the high school choir room. We will discuss the Billy Elliot trip, the Dessert Auction, and upcoming contests and concerts. Please enter through the east doors

    • This Friday will be a full Choir day, so band students who are in choir will report to choir on Friday, January 8th.

    Attached is the information for the February 8th Dessert Auction/Pops Concert. This is a required concert for all choral students. I will make a copy of this letter available for students as well!

    Thanks!

    Erin Stegall
    Choral Director
    Grades 6-8, Macomb Schools

    Happy New Year

    January 3, 2010

    Dear Parents,

    Hope that you had a great holiday with your families. I have just a couple of reminders as we get back into the swing of things.

    First, there is no swing choir tomorrow morning (Monday, January 4th). We will have a brief rehearsal on Wednesday, January 6th (until about 3:50 pm). On Wednesday, I will give out the snack and rehearsal calendar for the month.

    Secondly, any student who would like to sing a solo on the Saturday, February 20th solo/ensemble contest is expected to sing it for me in the next week or so. I will have lesson times available for them to show me that they are working on their piece. It doesn't need to be perfect, but I won't enter them in the contest on February 20th unless they "check off" with me. Soloists are also expected to provide their own accompanist (we have a list of suggested accompanists on the permission slip). If your child cannot afford the customary $20.00 accompanist fee, please let me know and the choir boosters will be happy to assist you with that cost.

    Lastly, all students who want to be in any event (solo or ensemble) for the Saturday, February 20th contest, need to bring a permission slip by Tuesday, January 5th. If your son/daughter has lost their permission slip, you might look back at previous emails from me for the information or you can find the slip on the Macomb Choirs Website www.macombchoirs.org. From the permission slips that are turned in, I will generate ensembles. The choir boosters covers the cost for the accompanists for the ensembles, so students who wish to be in ensembles just need to turn in that permission slip. The only athletic conflict for Saturday, February 20th is the junior high boys Canton Invitational Wrestling meet.

    Thanks and have a Happy New Year!

    Sincerely,

    Erin Stegall

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