December 6, 2024

Winter Concert(s) Next Week
Hello Women’s Chorus, Chamber Singers, and families!
Our two Winter Concert performances are coming up next week! This email is lengthy but please read all of it. There is important information here and I do not want to have to answer the same questions over and over again.
After School Rehearsal
When: Monday, December 9, 1:30-2:30 PM
Where: FHS Theater
Attire: regular clothes
Who should be there: All WC and CS Students. The orchestra will also be there. This is a mandatory rehearsal. All students are expected to be there and be on time. This is a summative assessment; points will be deducted for unexcused absences and/or tardies.
Orchestra Performance
When: Monday, December 9. Call time 6:15pm (that means dressed and ready to go at 6:15pm); We will perform White Christmas only. Performance ends around 7:00pm.
Where: FHS Theater
Attire: Concert Uniforms, black closed-toed shoes, black socks/tights.
Who should be there: All WC and CS Students. This is a mandatory performance. All students are expected to be there and be on time. This is a summative assessment; points will be deducted for unexcused absences and/or tardies.
Choir Performance
When: Wednesday, December 11. Call time 5pm (that means dressed and ready to go at 5pm); We will perform all our choir songs, with White Christmas as the grand finale. The concert begins at 6:30pm. The concert ends around 7:30pm.
Where: FHS Theater
Attire: Concert Uniforms, black closed-toed shoes, black socks/tights.
Who should be there: ALL Choir Students. This is a mandatory performance. All students are expected to be there and be on time. This is a summative assessment; points will be deducted for unexcused absences and/or tardies.
Dress and Grooming Guidelines
Everyone
Personal Hygiene: An important part of being properly dressed for a performance is taking a shower the day of the performance and using deodorant.
Binders: We may be using our black binders on stage on Wednesday. If we do, there must not be any papers or anything in the front cover of your binder.
Women
Hair: Hair should be brushed and clean. Bangs should be pinned back out of the eyes.
Makeup: Makeup is not required. If you choose to wear makeup, please avoid any smoky eyes or overly elaborate make up that would be a distraction on stage.
Jewelry is not required or recommended, but if you want to wear jewelry, it must be simple. One pair of simple stud earrings and one simple pendant necklace are allowed. No rings, no bracelets, no large necklaces or other bling that will be distracting on stage.
Shoes: black closed toed shoes are required. Please no bare skin! If any skin is showing, wear black tights. Nobody wants to see your toes!
Men
Hair: If you have hair longer than the bottom of your chin, it must be pulled or pinned back out of the eyes. A simple ponytail or bun is fine, but should not be elaborate or distracting. Bangs must be kept back out of the eyes as well. Gel is likely sufficient for this purpose.
Socks and Shoes: black socks and black shoes are required.
All are welcome at FHS Choir Concerts!
Please invite your family, friends, and neighbors to our Choir Winter Concert! Everyone in the community is welcome to attend. There is no cost for admission.
A Reminder about Commitments
Your friends and fellow singers are counting on you for this performance! Each member of the group matters to the overall sound. We cannot have a successful performance without you.
If you have a truly UNAVOIDABLE conflict, you must fill out the Unavoidable Conflicts Form AT LEAST 5 SCHOOL DAYS IN ADVANCE and request to be excused. Waiting until the last minute to submit the form is not acceptable. The form is not a guarantee that you will be excused.
Concerts and after school rehearsals are mandatory events and are graded as Summative Assessments. If you miss one, you will need to arrange a time to sing your part for me as a solo so that I can assess your mastery of the music.
If you are ill or test positive for Covid, please fill out the unavoidable Conflicts form AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Being sick is not an acceptable reason to no-call/no-show. You must still notify me if you are unable to attend due to illness, even if it is the day of the performance. It is NOT acceptable to no call/no show for any reason (except extremely serious emergencies).
Thanks,
Mrs. Noorda
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