Spring Show Tickets on Sale!
Back to Brookwood Chorus is coming up soon!
Date: April 30 and May 1 (same show - two opportunities to watch)
Time: 7pm 
The show will run around 2 hours not including a 15 minute intermission.  Concessions will be sold during intermission!

Purchase spring show tickets by clicking here!  All attendees will need a ticket. Children 4 and under who can sit on a lap are free. If they need a seat, they will need a ticket.  This is our only ticketed concert for the year; all proceeds support our chorus students.

Parents:  Can you volunteer and help?  Free tickets and reserved front & center seats to those that sign up by April 27 to help pass out usher and help backstage!  Click here to sign up!  Thank you!

Spring Show Rehearsal Details
The Spring Show will be here before you know it!  The info below is for students.  All spring show performances & rehearsals take place in the Brookwood Theatre.

• April 27:  Seniors, solos & small groups only; after school until roughly 4:30pm
  • Includes ALL individual song solos/small groups, ALL Seniors, Honors Chorale, TTBB & SSAA Quartets
  • Once a student/group is done, they will be released.
• April 28:  All classes; after school until 6pm.   Students will call home if we end sooner.  (Summative/test grade)
• April 29:  All classes; after school until 5:40pm. (tentative release time)  (Summative/test grade)
• April 30:  Show night; call time 6:15-6:25pm; performance starts at 7pm (50% of the performance final exam grade)
• May 1:  Show night; call time 6:15-6:25pm; performance starts at 7pm (50% of the performance final exam grade)

**These rehearsals & concert/show dates have been in the syllabus since August 2025.
 

Spring Show Attire Requirements
 - Brookwood Chorus Spring Show 2026 shirt with NON-RIPPED, full length jeans & sneakers/tennis shoes.
 - Please pay your chorus dues to get the shirt.  Chorus dues were paid back in August 2025 and include the chorus shirt.  Shirts will be delivered to everyone about a week before the show.
 - If you have not paid for your chorus shirt/chorus dues yet CLICK HERE.  You will receive an email receipt from jotform.

Braves Game / National Anthem Performance

We have been invited back to perform at the Atlanta Braves on Saturday, September 12, 2026! Don't wait to purchase tickets with our section!  This is an optional event, but I hope that everyone is able to perform.  Only students who are enrolled in chorus for the 2026-2027 school year may perform.  Everyone attending the game will need a ticket, including student performers.  Friends and family are welcome to attend.

Buy tickets and learn more:  https://www.brookwoodchorus.com/braves-game.html

Our ticket link will be given out to the Brookwood Community soon, so buy early for best seats!  A portion of each ticket sold will go back to the Brookwood HS, Crews MS, and Five Forks MS Choral programs.


Awards & Dessert Night
Join us in the commons for the chorus awards ceremony on Thursday, May 7, at 7pm! All seniors will be recognized that evening, and several other awards will be given as well. All chorus students and their families are invited. I hope to see everyone there for an evening of celebration!  We will have catered dessert that evening.

Chorus Seniors
All chorus seniors were given an info sheet with important dates for graduation activities!  The seniors sing at several events.  Click here to read more.

Spring Semester Trip 2027
I'm working on a fantastic trip for next school year!  Stay tuned for details - my goal is to have pricing available before the summer so that folks can save up with summer jobs and whatnot.

Brookwood Chorus families,

Welcome to 2026!  There are a lot of opportunities coming up, so please read below.

Here is the latest information on our upcoming Large Group Performance Evaluation (LGPE) Trip!  You can find the times and dates at the link below.  LGPE is a major required event, and is a test grade for all chorus students.

No need to print these - your student will receive a hard copy in class.  All forms due by Jan. 27, 2026.

1. Click here for the form that will go home. (Dates, times, procedures, etc.)
2. Click here to submit required emergency contact information for the trip.
3. Click here for the form that must be signed & returned in order for your child to participate.  NOTE: Only 4th and 5th Period need to return the last page (Health Form) since their field trips end after school hours.

LGPE Chaperone Information
Parent chaperones are needed for this trip to be a success!  Visit this link to sign up as a parent chaperone.  I need multiple chaperones for each trip.  Please consider volunteering, and thank you!

Pre-LGPE Concert & Rehearsal
February 26, 2026 - Concert (test grade)
- 5:30pm: Call time for all chorus students (Theatre)
- 5:45pm: Theatre doors open for audience
- 6pm: Concert begins

February 25, 2026 - After school rehearsal in Brookwood Theatre (test grade)
- Rehearsal begins at 2:20pm
- 2nd/3rd Period dismissed around 3:10pm
- 5th Period dismissed around 3:25pm
- 4th Period dismissed around 3:25pm
​- Chorale members dismissed by 3:45pm



Do you need new uniform pieces?
Formal Brookwood Chorus concert attire is required for the pre-LGPE concert (February 25) and the LGPE field trips. View the formal uniform policy and purchase needed attire at this link. 

Registration for 2026-2027
It’s almost time to register for the 2026-2027 school year!  Current 9th-11th grade students will register for classes at the end of this month/beginning of February.  I look forward to seeing our chorus students return next year as we build upon the music and skills we are working on during our current school year!  

Treble voices (Soprano/Alto) who are interested in auditioning for our advanced class (Cantabile) should sign up for an audition.  Audition sign ups are posted in the chorus room.  Auditions start Monday, January 26.  In the meantime, make sure to register for chorus so that you’re eligible to audition.  Treble Chorus students who are currently in 4th period/Cantabile remain.  Treble Chorus students who do not audition will be placed into 3rd period/Rhapsody chorus.  Tenors & Basses remain in 5th period chorus.

Do you know someone who loves to sing, but isn’t in chorus?  Please make sure to send them to me!  Do you know an 8th grade student from Five Forks or Crews Middle who likes to sing?  Make sure they register for Brookwood Chorus as well! 

Chorus Dues
If your student paid their chorus dues, they will receive the spring show chorus shirt later this semester. If they still need to pay, please click here for instructions.

Disney Trip Update
We're getting closer to our Disney Trip this March!  For those going on the trip, stay tuned for more details!

Spring Show
It will be the end of the school year before you know it!  Our spring show will be presented twice:  April 30 & May 1 at 7pm.  Solos & small group rehearsals will be held after school on April 27; all students will have rehearsal on April 28 & 29 after school until roughly 6pm.  More details will come out after spring break.  Tickets go on sale in April via GoFan.

All-State Chorus
The second round All-State Chorus audition is January 22, 2026.  The audition schedule for impacted students is posted in the chorus room.  Good luck to everyone auditioning!

Syllabus
Click here for the syllabus.

Reinhardt University Performance
On Monday, January 12, the Reinhardt University Chorale is performing during 4th period chorus.  Due to space constraints, selected students from other chorus classes will be invited with a pass.  We are looking forward to their visit!

Student Teacher
Ms. Bogarde is the Brookwood Chorus student teacher during spring semester!  She is completing her final semester as a music education major at the University of Georgia.  Please welcome her when you see her!

Greetings Brookwood Chorus families!
 
Here are the details you need to know as we approach our first concert this year!  Also - thanks to all who came out to the tailgate last week– and a big thank you to all who donated and volunteered!  Great job to everyone on the Braves Performance!
 
Fall Concert – Required/Test Grade
Date:  September 30, 2025
Location:  Brookwood Theatre
Performance Time:  6pm; seating opens for the audience by 5:50pm.
Call Time for students:  Students will need to report in formal concert uniform for warm-up by 5:15pm.  Cell phone usage is strictly prohibited during the concert.

 
Fall Dress Rehearsal – Required/Test Grade
Date:  September 29, 2025
Location:  Brookwood Theatre
Time:  2:25pm-5pm. 
            The vast majority of students will *not* need to stay for the entire rehearsal time.  Approximately one week prior to the rehearsal, I will send out a schedule based on the progress we make in class over the next couple of weeks.  2nd period students will more than likely be released prior to 4pm; 3rd period students released prior to 4:20pm; 4th & 5th period students will be released prior to 4:30pm.  Chorale students will be released last.  Stay tuned for a more exact schedule.  Cell phone usage is strictly prohibited during all rehearsals.
Students do not need to wear formal concert attire for the dress rehearsal.
 
Uniform Update
If your student already ordered uniform pieces, they will be arriving soon.  Stay tuned!

Do you still need to order something?  Click here for requirements & to order late.  You will have to pay separately for shipping at this point.

Remember:  Hemming dresses/pants, black socks & black shoes are your responsibility.  Tennis shoes, sneakers, boots, flip flops, sandals, etc. are NOT appropriate for formal concert attire.

 
Are you a part of BPAB?
Are you a member of the Brookwood Performing Arts Boosters?  Click here to learn more and become a member today!
 
Don’t forget Chorus dues…  due August 29, 2025
Have you paid your chorus dues?  If you did, you will receive an email receipt from JotForm.  Click here if you still need to pay dues.   Chorus dues are NOT paid on MPP - please use brookwoodchorus.com.  Dues go up on 
 
Disney Trip
Don't forget that the deadline to officially sign up for the Disney Trip and make the first payment is September 5!  Click here for more info.

Sight-Reading Factory
Students will be practicing their sight-reading skills outside of class from time to time using the online platform sight reading factory.  Accessible via google classroom, this tool gives singers real time feedback so they can see if they are singing the right pitch at the right time!  Our first assignment was assigned earlier this week and is due the evening of 8/29.  It should take only a few minutes - unless your child wants to go for perfection.  We will use this platform occasionally throughout the year.

Just moved in to Brookwood?
If you recently moved to Brookwood after the start of the school year - welcome!  Please click here for important info for new students.


Calendar
Click here for our digital calendar!  Scroll to the bottom and you’ll find an interactive google calendar that you can add to your device and stay in the know!  
 
All State Chorus
Chorus students trying out for All-State chorus received information from me last week.  Solos are posted on Google Classroom; the audition schedule for Nov. 8 will be released about 2 weeks prior to the event.  Your audition time could be anywhere from 9am to 5pm that day.  Audition 1 fees are due on Tuesday, September 2 on MPP.

All-State Chorus help sessions are Wednesdays after school from 2:20-3pm.  See the chorus calendar for dates.
 
District Honor Chorus
Students participating in DHC received their music this week.  They should be practicing at home with the rehearsal tracks posted on google classroom - we have less time to prepare this year.  Students will meet with me on September 18 to demonstrate mastery of pitches and rhythms. 
 
UGA Choral Day
Students who were selected for UGA Choral Day should pay on mypaymentsplus.com by September 3, 2025.  These are selected juniors and seniors from 4th & 5th period chorus.
 
Honors Chorale
Honors Chorale is a mixed auditioned group of 10th-12th grade students.  In addition to performing at our fall concert, Honors Chorale is also performing:

• Homecoming Football Game:  October 17, approximately 7:15pm.  Singing the National Anthem.
• Five Forks & Crews MS 8th Grade Concerts:  October 2.  More details regarding timing will be shared in the next week or so.  You will need to carpool.

 
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Have a wonderful weekend!
- Mr. Still

Spring Show Tickets on Sale!
Brookwood on Broadway is coming up soon!
Date: May 1 and 2 (same show - two opportunities to watch)
Time: 7pm 
The show will run around 2 hours with a 10 minute intermission.  Concessions will be sold!

Purchase spring show tickets by clicking here!  All attendees will need a ticket. Children 4 and under who can sit on a lap are free. If they need a seat, they will need a ticket.  This is our only ticketed concert for the year; all proceeds support our chorus students.

Parents:  Can you volunteer and help?  Free tickets and reserved front & center seats to those that sign up by April 25 to help pass out usher and help backstage!  Click here to sign up!  Thank you!

Spring Show Rehearsal Details
The Spring Show will be here before you know it!  The info below is for students.  All spring show performances & rehearsals take place in the Brookwood Theatre.

• April 28:  Seniors, solos & small groups only; after school until roughly 4:30pm
  • Includes ALL individual song solos/small groups, ALL Seniors, Honors Chorale, TTBB & SSAA Quartets
• April 29:  All classes; after school until 6pm.   Students will call home if we end sooner.  (Summative/test grade)
• April 30:  All classes; after school until 5:40pm. (tentative release time)  (Summative/test grade)
• May 1:  Show night; call time 6:15-6:25pm; performance starts at 7pm (50% of the performance final exam grade)
• May 2:  Show night; call time 6:15-6:25pm; performance starts at 7pm (50% of the performance final exam grade)

**These rehearsals & concert/show dates have been in the syllabus since August 2024.
 

Spring Show Attire Requirements
 - Brookwood Chorus Spring Show 2025 shirt with NON-RIPPED, full length jeans & sneakers/tennis shoes.
 - Please pay your chorus dues to get the shirt.  Chorus dues were paid back in August 2024 and include the chorus shirt.  Shirts will be delivered to everyone about a week before the show.
 - If you have not paid for your chorus shirt/chorus dues yet CLICK HERE.  You will receive an email receipt from jotform.

Braves Game / National Anthem Performance

We have been invited back to perform at the Atlanta Braves on Saturday, August 23, 2025! Don't wait to purchase tickets with our section!  This is an optional event, but I hope that everyone is able to perform.  Only students who are enrolled in chorus for the 2025-2026 school year may perform.  Everyone attending the game will need a ticket, including student performers.  Friends and family are welcome to attend.

Buy tickets and learn more:  https://www.brookwoodchorus.com/braves-game.html

Our ticket link will be given out to the Brookwood Community soon, so buy early for best seats!  A portion of each ticket sold will go back to the Brookwood HS, Crews MS, and Five Forks MS Choral programs.


Awards & Dessert Night
Join us in the commons for the chorus awards ceremony on Thursday, May 8, at 7pm! All seniors will be recognized that evening, and several other awards will be given as well. All chorus students and their families are invited. I hope to see everyone there for an evening of celebration!  We will have catered dessert that evening.

Chorus Seniors
All chorus seniors were given an info sheet with important dates for graduation activities!  The seniors sing at several events.  Click here to read more.

Spring Semester Trip 2026
I'm working on a *magical* trip for next school year!  Stay tuned for details - my goal is to have pricing available before the summer so that folks can save up with summer jobs and whatnot.

Universal Studios Trip Pictures
Check out the album below - we'll add more pictures soon!​

Brookwood Chorus families,

We've hit 2025 running!  I hope you've been able to stay warm with the cold and snow during these DLDs.

Here is the latest information on our upcoming LGPE Trip!  You can find the times and dates at the link below.

No need to print these - your student will receive a hard copy in class.  All forms due by Feb. 7, 2025.

1. Click here for the form that will be sent home Friday. (Dates, times, procedures, etc.)
2. Click here to submit required emergency contact information for the trip.
3. Click here for the form that must be signed & returned in order for your child to participate.  NOTE: Only 4th and 5th Period need to return the last page (a new Health Form) since their field trips end after hours.

LGPE Chaperone Information
Parent chaperones are needed for this trip to be a success!  Visit https://tinyurl.com/mr4737r6 to sign up as a parent chaperones.  I need multiple chaperones for each trip.  Please consider volunteering, and thank you!

Pre-LGPE Concert
February 24, 2025 - After school rehearsal in Brookwood Theatre/test grade
- Rehearsal begins at 2:20pm
- 2nd/3rd Period dismissed around 3:10pm
- 5th Period dismissed around 3:30pm
- 4th Period dismissed around 3:45pm
​- Chorale members dismissed by 4pm

February 25, 2025 - Concert (Test Grade)
- 5:30pm: Call time for all chorus students (Theatre)
- 6pm: Concert begins

Do you need new uniform pieces?
Formal Brookwood Chorus concert attire is required for the pre-LGPE concert (February 25) and the LGPE field trips. View the formal uniform policy and purchase needed attire at this link. 

Registration for 2025-2026
It’s almost time to register for the 2025-2026 school year!  Current 9th-11th grade students will register for classes at the end of this month/beginning of February.  I look forward to seeing our chorus students return next year as we build upon the music and skills we are working on during our current school year!  

Treble voices (Soprano/Alto) who are interested in auditioning for our advanced class (Cantabile) should sign up for an audition.  Audition sign up is posted in the chorus room.  Auditions start Monday, January 27.  In the meantime, make sure to register for chorus so that you’re eligible to audition.  Treble Chorus students who are currently in 4th period/Cantabile remain.  Treble Chorus students who do not audition will be placed into 3rd period/Rhapsody chorus.  Tenors & Basses remain in 5th period chorus.

Do you know someone who loves to sing, but isn’t in chorus?  Please make sure to send them to me!  Do you know an 8th grade student from Five Forks or Crews Middle who likes to sing?  Make sure they register for Brookwood Chorus as well! 

Chorus Dues
If your student paid their chorus dues, they will receive the spring show chorus shirt later this semester. If they still need to pay, please click here for instructions.

Universal Trip Update
We're getting closer to our Universal Trip this March!  Students will get to submit their roommate preferences (in groups of four) next week.  Stay tuned for more details!

Spring Show
It will be May before you know it!  Our spring show will be presented twice:  May 1 & 2 at 7pm.  Solos & small group rehearsals will be held April 28, all students will have rehearsal on April 29 & 20 after school until roughly 6pm.  More details will come out after spring break.  Tickets go on sale in April via GoFan.

Braves Performance:  August 2025
Mark your calendars!  Our next performance at the Atlanta Braves will be on Saturday, August 23, 2025.  Ticket details coming soon - you'll find the information on how to order here.  Tickets can be purchased now; parking & shirts coming soon.  Remember, students must be enrolled in chorus for the 2025-2026 school year in order to participate.

All-State Chorus
Congratulations to these fine Brookwood Chorus students for officially making the 2025 GMEA All-State Chorus!