Hello Lightridge Chorus Families -
This newsletter will share information regarding 8th Grade Night, the NYC Spring Trip, All-District Chorus, and the upcoming Chorus Boosters meeting.
8th Grade Night
Lightridge Chorus students will be singing the National Anthem with 8th Grade Willard Chorus students on Friday, February 3rd for the White Out Basketball Game. This serves as one honors credit point for students who are in Honors Chorus. Please wear your WHITE Lightridge Chorus t-shirt for the event since it is a white-out.
Event Timeline
5:00 PM - Pizza in Chorus Room w/ 8th Grade Students
5:45 PM - Rehearse National Anthem
6:15 PM - Perform Nation Anthem at Basketball Game
Chorus Boosters Meeting
We will have a general meeting with members of the Lightridge Chorus Boosters on Wednesday, February 1st at 7:00 PM in the Chorus Room. All parents are encouraged to attend! We will be discussing senior scholarships, fundraisers, senior night, etc. If you are not yet a member, we’d love for you to attend and gain more information about membership!
Spring Chorus Trip - NYC
The final payment for our Spring Trip to New York City will be $300. This final payment is due on Tuesday, February 14th. Here is the link for the final payment.
A mandatory meeting for all students attending will be on Wednesday, March 22nd at 7:00 PM in the chorus room. All students who are attending must have one parent attend the meeting.
All-District Chorus Information
WHEN IS DISTRICT CHORUS?
District Chorus is on Thursday February 9th - Saturday February 11th at Briar Woods HS
Thursday will be the first rehearsal at Briar Woods HS from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM. All-State auditions will happen during this time as well. There will be no transportation provided for Thursday.
Friday we will have a bus depart from Lightridge HS around 9:30 AM and drop us back off at Lightridge HS around 5:30 PM.
Saturday will not have provided transportation. Please arrive at Briar Woods HS at 8:30 AM in your concert black attire. The high school concert will start at 3:15 PM.
WHAT DO I WEAR FOR DISTRICT CHORUS? WHAT DO I BRING TO DISTRICT CHORUS?
Thursday please wear whatever of your choosing to the sectional rehearsals. Bring a water bottle, music, pencil and snacks.
Friday please wear your white Lightriddge Chorus t-shirt with any pants of your choosing. Bring a water bottle, music, pencil and bagged lunch. There will be concessions.
Saturday please wear concert black. Bring a water bottle, black mask, music, pencil and pizza money [$2 a slice - bring pizza money to Ms. Karim - she already paid for it ahead of time].
WHAT IS THE SCHEDULE FOR THE TWO DAYS?
Here is the schedule for the two days including specific rehearsal times.
WHAT IS CONCERT BLACK ATTIRE?
black long top [at least 3/4 sleeve]
black dress pants or floor-length black dress
black socks or black tights
black dress shoes or black flats
black belt [if needed]
Please note that your concert attire should be professional. No jeans, leggings, sneakers, sweatshirts, etc.
IS THE EVENT BEING RECORDED?
The concert is being professionally recorded and once the recordings are ready they will be distributed by using a YouTube link.
WHO CAN COME TO THE CONCERT?
Anyone and everyone! The concert is free to the public. The middle school concert begins at 1:45 PM. The high school concert begins at 3:15 PM.
All-State Audition Information
WHERE IS THE AUDITION?
THIS AUDITION IS IN PERSON at Briar Woods HS. Please arrive at the school at 6:15. Check the schedule for your specific time. It is a BLIND audition so you don't need to dress nice. They can't see you. Make sure you have your music and water.
WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO SING FOR THE AUDITION?
Whither Must I Wander - same as for District Auditions. There is also a sight-singing example. It will be similar to a level 2.5 that we work on in class. Resources for this on Sight Reading Factory.
CAN MS. KARIM HELP ME PREPARE FOR THE AUDITION?
YES - I need ALL auditionees to set up a time with Ms. Karim the rehearse for feedback prior to the audition. Reach out to her via Remind to schedule a time.
IF I MAKE IT - WHAT HAPPENS?
States will be occurring in Richmond VA from April 27th - 29th. Hotel accommodations and more information regarding rehearsal locations will be available shortly after auditions. These expenses will be at the cost of the student who is admitted into the ensemble. Ensure that availability for that weekend.