Hello, Lightridge Chorus Families -
It’s been a wonderful start to the school year! We have been focusing on fundamentals and getting ourselves ready for concert seasons! No skill is built well without a strong foundation. I am always diligent in spending time with ensembles at the beginning of each year reviewing procedures and basics. Slow and steady wins the race in every aspect of life. Below you will find information regarding the opportunities for students who are looking to push themselves further.
Honors Ensembles Auditions
What is an honors ensemble?
These are groups that students can audition for in addition to the ensemble they are in during the school day, such as All-County Chorus, All-District Chorus, All-State Chorus, VMEA Senior Honor Choir, and ACDA National Honor Choir. For more information regarding these opportunities, please check the link below to see what is required for preparation. Students have had this information since the first week of school. Encourage your student to audition for honors ensembles!
I am hosting auditions and preparation sessions for different events this month. Please see the information below regarding these extra opportunities. If your student is in a Select Chorus or in Lightridge Singers, it is expected that they work to audition for these opportunities.
VMEA SENIOR HONOR CHOIR + ACDA HONOR CHOIR
Preparation Sessions [8:45 AM]
Tuesday September 20
Wednesday September 21
Thursday September 22
Audition Recording Submissions
[scheduled with individual students]
ALL COUNTY CHORUS
[preparation sessions for All-County Chorus are currently embedded into class]
Auditions [4:30 PM]
Tuesday September 20
Wednesday September 21
Thursday September 22
Honors Chorus
The purpose of honors music ensemble classes is to challenge students to enrich their overall musical understanding and provide deeper learning. Successful completion of requirements will result in an additional 0.5 credit for the ensemble your student is enrolled in.
Four different tasks must be completed throughout the year in order for a student to receive credit. Students have been given a list of tasks that count for honors points and are to share that information with you. Students who have shared intention for signing up for Honors Chorus will be bringing home an Application Form to be filled out by the student and parent in order to officially sign-up for the course. This Application Form is due Thursday, September 22nd. Students are to also submit their intention form to indicate their choices for their four tasks.
Lightridge Chorus Boosters
At the beginning of September, a number of parents met together and collaborated with the intention of setting up a Lightridge Chorus Boosters. We would love to see you at our meeting on October 5th at 7:00 PM in the Chorus Room. We will be voting on by-laws, voting on the executive team, and working towards our first steps in supporting Lightridge Chorus to the next level. Lightridge Chorus is in need of parent support for us to establish traditions, scholarships for seniors, and financial stability for the program.
More information will be shared in the month of October regarding the distribution of uniforms for students, our Coffee House concert information, All-District Chorus audition information, etc. Please never hesitate to contact with me with questions!
Best,
Helai Karim