Hello, Lightridge Chorus Families -
This newsletter will have information regarding our Fall Concert, All-County Chorus, our Open Mic Night at Schmidt’s BBQ, singing the National Anthem at the Homecoming Football Game, and All-District Chorus Auditions. Information regarding Miami will be coming shortly - we are still waiting on final approval from LCPS Risk Management with the details of the contract with our travel agency. Please be prepared to move quickly once we get the green light!
Fall Concert [Event]
Our Fall Concert will feature Lightridge Singers, Select Treble Chorus, and Select Bass Chorus who will be singing with our 8th Graders from Willard Middle School and 5th Graders from our Elementary Schools. This is a Disney themed concert! Our students are so excited to share their hard work with you all! Know that there will be MANY elementary parents attending - this will be a packed house.
When is the concert?
Wednesday, October 11th at 7:00 PM
Call Time for Students is 4:30 PM
What is Lightridge Chorus wearing?
We are wearing our grey t-shirts and jeans. Select Treble - please make sure you bring your cleaning supplies props as well.
Will they be getting dinner?
Pizza will be provided for Lightridge Chorus students from 5:30 - 6:10.
How can the Treble Chorus and Bass Chorus help?
We would LOVE for Treble Chorus and Bass Chorus students to help that day with holding doors for parents, making sure parents don’t sit in student designated spots, cleaning up after we eat dinner, etc. Students who volunteer will receive 1.5 hours towards their Honors Chorus Point.
All-County Chorus [Event]
Students who auditioned for this Honors Ensemble receive one point towards Honors Chorus and students who are accepted receive another point. All-County Chorus will be held at Loudoun Valley HS this year on Thursday, October 12th. YES - its the day after our concert! Students are to wear Lightridge Chorus apparel for the rehearsals throughout the day and bring their concert attire ready to change into. We will depart from Lightridge at 9:30 AM and will return after the concert by 9:30 PM. This is a ONE day event. The concert begins at 7:00 PM at Loudoun Valley HS! Please fill out the Permission Form below -
Open-Mic Night @ Schmidt’s BBQ
In lieu of Coffee House this year, we will be making our way through the community doing open-mic nights to give students more performance opportunities! Please join us on Sunday, October 15th at 4:00 PM at Schnidt’s BBQ in Leesburg to support our Lightridge Chorus students who will be performing! $7 entry fee will serve as a fundraiser for Lightridge Chorus!
National Anthem [at HoCo]
Lightridge Chorus will be singing the National Anthem at the Homecoming Football Game on Friday, October 20th at 6:55 PM! Students will be meeting in the Chorus Room at 6:30 PM to warm-up and head over to the stadium. Students who sing at the game can attend the game for free and will receive 0.5 hours towards their Peer Tutoring as one of the Honors Chorus point options. It is also 8th Grade Chorus Night - students who help Mrs. Rutan with the 8th Graders from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM can receive an extra 0.5 hours towards their Peer Tutoring point.
Halloween Hang!
The Halloween Hang is our first annual social event hosted by the Lightridge Chorus Council. We’ll have snacks and watch a movie together. This is where students from all ensembles in Lightridge Chorus can come together to connect. This year we will also be revealing our mentor-mentee or big-little pairings to better foster connections between our ensembles. The Halloween Hang will be on Tuesday, October 24th from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM in the Chorus Room.
All-District Chorus [Auditions]
• AUDITION DATE: October 31, 2023
[we will know our time slot by October 23rd - morning or early afternoon is what I will ask for - conflicts can be accommodated in the registration]
• AUDITION FEE: $10
[under Honors Ensembles when student name is searched in payment portal]
• AUDITION LOCATION: Woodgrove High School
[bus will take us to Woodgrove]
• EVENT DATES: February 15-17, 2024 at Rock Ridge High School
[don't audition if there are conflicts with these dates]
• HONORS CHORUS POINT: 1 Point for Auditioning - 1 Point for Participating if Accepted
[if you register and then don’t audition - you will LOSE a point]
October is a BUSY month for us at Lightridge Chorus! We’re excited for a CHILL November!
Best,
Helai Karim Rutan