Brookwood Chorus News 9/5

Brookwood Chorus Families,

We have had a strong and busy start to the school year!  Here are some important things going on:

- Great job to everyone who performed at the Braves Game!  I had a good time, and I hope you did too!

- Thank you to everyone who participated in the Tailgate, and a big thank you to our parent volunteers!  The food was great! A HUGE shoutout to Jamaican Flavors (@jamaicanflavorsatl) for generously providing the main meal to our students!

Brookwood Performing Arts Boosters
Parents, please visit our website and join our boosters program!  Your contributions help support our performing arts classes at Brookwood. They're also tax deductible!  Please check out the levels below. Thank you for your support. 
https://www.bpaperforms.com/donate

Universal Studios Trip
The deadline to express interest is Friday, September 6.  Please click here to learn more and sign up.

Fall Concert – Required/Test Grade
Date:  October 1, 2024
Location:  Brookwood Theatre
Performance Time:  6pm; seating opens for the audience by 5:50pm.
Call Time for students:  Students will need to report in 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 30, 2024
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 child ordered uniform pieces, some pieces were distributed in class on Thursday, September 5. The rest will be distributed on Monday, September 9.  Try the uniform as soon as you get it!  If you need to make an exchange, bring back the piece that needs to be returned in pristine condition, & in the original packaging.  You will need to bring a note with the student's name, purchaser's name, and what size you need in exchange.  Bring exchange items to class on Tuesday, September 10, 2024.  Sorry, no late exchanges.

Do you still need to order something?  Click here.  I would order with at least 2 weeks lead time before the concert so that it hopefully makes it to you in time.  

Don’t know what you’re supposed to wear?  Click here for the requirements.

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.
 
Don’t forget Chorus dues…
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. 
 
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 eClass and Google Classroom; the audition schedule for Nov. 2 will be released about 2 weeks prior to the event.  Your audition time could be anywhere from 9am to 5pm that day.

All-State Chorus help sessions are Wednesdays after school from 2:20-3pm.  See the chorus calendar for dates.
 
District Honor Chorus
We are waiting results from GMEA regarding who was accepted to GMEA District 13 Honor Chorus.  You will know when I know!  No payment is due yet for impacted students.
 
UGA Choral Day
Students who were selected for UGA Choral Day (Sept. 24) will receive their music next week!
 
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 4, approximately 7:15pm.  Singing the National Anthem.
• Five Forks & Crews MS 8th Grade Concerts:  October 3.  More details regarding timing were shared with students at the last rehearsal.  You will need to carpool.

Have a great end of the week!

Musically,
Mr. Still

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