October 30 Choir News

11/3/2026 9:57 pm

Hello Choir Families!

We had a very eventful day today.  Dancing pirates, boomwhackers, celebrity sightings, and even a singing carrot.  I posted some fun photos on Google Classroom for you all to check out.  Have a fun Halloween and stay dry out there!

 

Last Day to preorder!

Today is the last day to order buttons and break-a-legs for the concert.  Go to McAuliffeChoir.com.  Tickets are also on sale now and are going fast.  Be sure to order this weekend.

 

FNL/Concert Conflicts

I am aware that many of our families are participating in FNL.  There might be conflicts with our show on Friday and we appreciate you prioritizing the concert.  We will have a sold out show and our students have worked really hard for months preparing for this event.  Students also receive a grade for participating in the show.  It is similar to a unit test or a final except there is no legitimate way to make up for it.  If you know of a conflict, please email me right away.  We ask for 2 weeks notice so we can fill holes and account for missing soloists and partners.  Notifying us this weekend will only give us a couple of days in rehearsal to figure it out.  If you can make your game and rush over to McGaugh in time to perform, please try to make that happen.  

 

On Broadway Information Sheet

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CKSywGu3-isJQiIWa7R-q7PXXlPMBi1BrHGlboTpUhM/edit?usp=sharing

Dress Rehearsal Nov. 4-bus to McGaugh after school in costume.  Parent pick up from McGaugh 5:45-6:00

Concerts Nov. 5/6-volunteers check in 5:45, students in rooms by 6:00, show starts 6:30, show ends 8:15-8:30

The students will be very well prepared for the performance part of this event and I have no concerns that the audience will love it.  The behavior and preparedness off stage can be concerning.  I do what I can to prepare them for any situation but they will need to be ready to adapt and to hold their peers accountable if someone is doing something inappropriate.  This is not our campus and we need to be very respectful of that.  

 

On Broadway Volunteers We Need You!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0E4DAAA929A6F94-66524348-mcauliffe#/

We are still in need of volunteers for the concert.  If you’ve been waiting to sign up until you get your tickets, the time has come!  Please sign up this weekend so our boosters can relax.  

 

On Broadway tickets on sale now!

Go to McAuliffeChoir.com to purchase.

Please email Melissa at melissabragman@gmail.com for questions.

 

Music Bingo! November 17th 5:30-7:30 at Griffin Grill

McAuliffe Choir will be hosting our first ever Music Bingo night.  Griffin Grill has agreed to host us and give us a share of the food sales.  All of the money we raise through bingo will go directly back to the program.  We will play several rounds so if you can’t make it right at 5:30 you can catch a later round. I sent a flyer on Wednesday and would love it if you could share that on Social Media to get the word out.  Students cannot purchase or sell bingo cards but they can eat food and help the adults mark their cards!  I’m really looking forward to hearing you all belt out the classics as we mark our bingo cards!

 

Mark Your Calendars 

Nov 4 Dress Rehearsal-McGaugh 3:30-6:00

Nov 5 Broadway Concert 6:30

Nov 6 Broadway Concert 6:30

Nov 17 Music Bingo 5:30-7:30 Griffin Grill

Dec. 12-Rossmoor Tree Lighting 6:10

Jan 15-Knott’s registration and payment due (optional)

Feb 5- SCVA A Cappella Festival-Sound Check only 

Feb 8  Dress Rehearsal-McGaugh 4-6

Feb 9  Red Carpet Concert 6:30 McGaugh

Feb 10 Red Carpet Concert 6:30 McGaugh

Feb 12 Knott’s Berry Farm-all choirs (optional)

Feb 26/27 Esperanza Competition - Soul Men only

Mar 8 All District Choral Festival 6:00pm Cottonwood Church

Mar 12 Xtravaganza Competition - Studio, Soul Men, Sound Waves

Mar 20 Cypress Competition - Studio, Sound Waves

May 13 Concert On the Green 5:30 McAuliffe MPR and ODAT

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October 23 Choir News

10/25/2026 4:03 pm

Hello Choir Families!

 

We had another awesome week in choir.  The minimum days are a bit hectic but they also keep us on our toes.  We welcomed Mrs. St. Dennis who coached all of the classes and did some great work with our soloists.  We finished our theory unit with a sight reading test.  I will be working on grading those over the next week.  We are in full production mode now and the kids are doing amazing!  They got a handout this week with all of the details for the show and we went through the order.  Here is the information so you can help your child prepare. 

 

On Broadway Information Sheet

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CKSywGu3-isJQiIWa7R-q7PXXlPMBi1BrHGlboTpUhM/edit?usp=sharing

 

On Broadway Volunteers

We Need You!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0E4DAAA929A6F94-66524348-mcauliffe#/

 

As most of you know it takes a lot of hands to make the show run and I am unable to be everywhere at the same time.  We ask that every family sign up for one volunteer slot so we can get everything filled.  For some of the jobs you will be able to watch the show and work on the same night. For others (like chaperone) you will volunteer one show and watch the other.  If you are unable to volunteer we have donation slots available.  Please read the description and time for each position so you can plan accordingly.  

 

Concession Lead

We are looking for someone willing to set up and tear down concessions (concession lead).  Leftover items can be stored at the school and you will be able to watch the show either night.  

 

Chaperones

We are also in need of chaperones, specifically to ride the bus to McGaugh.  This one is tricky as there is not a return bus.  If you are able to get dropped off, or can hitch a ride home with a friend, please consider signing up for this.

My fellow teachers and coaches, please sign up to chaperone the dressing rooms!  The kids know you and large groups of students do not scare you.  Our kids are awesome and it’s fun to get to see the other side of putting on a show.  They cannot be unsupervised, so if we don’t get parents to sign up, we have to hire aides and that will cut into our profits.  

 

On Broadway ticket sales

Tickets for the general public will go on sale Oct. 28th at McAuliffeChoir.com.  We will sell out so do not wait to get tickets!  Benefactors and board members will receive emails before this date allowing them to purchase early.  Those emails will start next week so check your in box.  Please email Melissa at melissabragman@gmail.com for questions about tickets.

 

Music Bingo! November 17th 5:30-7:30 at Griffin Grill

McAuliffe Choir will be hosting our first ever Music Bingo night.  Griffin Grill has agreed to host us and give us a share of the food sales.  All of the money we raise through bingo will go directly back to the program.  We will play several rounds so if you can’t make it right at 5:30 you can catch a later round. I sent a flyer on Wednesday and would love it if you could share that on Social Media to get the word out.

 

Students cannot purchase or sell bingo cards but they can eat food and help the adults mark their cards! I’m really looking forward to hearing you all belt out the classics as we mark our bingo cards!

 

Mark Your Calendars 

Nov 4 Dress Rehearsal-McGaugh 3-5:30

Nov 5 Broadway Concert 6:30

Nov 6 Broadway Concert 6:30

Nov 17 Music Bring 5:30-7:30 Griffin Grill

Dec. 12-Rossmoor Tree Lighting

Jan 15-Knott’s registration and payment due (optional)

Feb 5th- SCVA A Cappella Festival-Sound Check only 

Feb 8  Dress Rehearsal-McGaugh 4-6

Feb 9  Red Carpet Concert 6:30 McGaugh

Feb 10 Red Carpet Concert 6:30 McGaugh

Feb 12 Knott’s Berry Farm-all choirs (optional)

Feb 26/27 Esperanza Competition - Soul Men only

Mar 8 All District Choral Festival 6:00pm Cottonwood Church

Mar 12 Xtravaganza Competition - Studio, Soul Men, Sound Waves

Mar 20 Cypress Competition - Studio, Sound Waves

May 13 Concert On the Green 5:30 McAuliffe MPR and ODAT

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October 16 Choir News

10/18/2026 6:02 pm

Hello Choir Families!

 

I want to start with a huge shout out to Sound Check.  We were honored to sing with band last week at the Hall of Fame induction and they were so professional.  They not only sang well but they helped arrange the song we performed!  Yesterday they rehearsed with the elementary choirs and they were such great role models.  We are very proud of all of you and thank you for representing our program with musicianship and character.

 

A second shout out to Soul Men.  They had a silent rehearsal today and learned almost all of a song in 25 minutes.  The self-control and stamina it takes for a middle school boy to be silent for 25 minutes is incredible, and I really wanted to praise their work today.  

 

This week was a bit crazy with costume fittings, dress rehearsals in class and a theory test!  The students are doing amazing job in all areas. They had the best results from a first theory test I think I’ve ever seen. The class average in every class was an A and Studio Singers had a 99.5% average.  Very proud of their work and focus.  

 

On Broadway Volunteers

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0E4DAAA929A6F94-66524348-mcauliffe#/

It’s time to start signing up to help with the concert.  As most of you know it takes a lot of hands to make the show run and I am unable to be everywhere at the same time.  We ask that every family sign up for one volunteer slot so we can get everything filled.  For some of the jobs you will be able to watch the show and work on the same night. For others (like chaperone) you will volunteer one show and watch the other.  If you are unable to volunteer we have donation slots available.  Please read the description and time for each position so you can plan accordingly.  

 

On Broadway ticket sales

Tickets for the general public will go on sale Oct. 28th at McAuliffeChoir.com.  We will sell out so do not wait to get tickets!  Benefactors and board members will receive emails before this date allowing them to purchase early.  Those emails will start next week so check your in box.  Please email Melissa at melissabragman@gmail.com for questions about tickets.

 

On Broadway info sheet

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CKSywGu3-isJQiIWa7R-q7PXXlPMBi1BrHGlboTpUhM/edit?usp=sharing

Students will be going over this information in class on Monday  and will complete a worksheet to help them prepare.  Please review the expectations with your student prior to the concert.

 

Music Bingo! November 17th 5:30-7:30 at Griffin Grill

McAuliffe Choir will be hosting our first ever Music Bingo night.  Griffin Grill has agreed to host us and give us a share of the food sales.  All of the money we raise through bingo will go directly back to the program.  We will play several rounds so if you can’t make it right at 5:30 you can catch a later round. Look for a flyer next week that you can share with friends and family.  Students cannot purchase or sell bingo cards but they can eat food and help the adults mark their cards!  I’m really looking forward to hearing you all belt out the classics as we mark our bingo cards!

 

Knott’s, All District Choral Fest, and Competition dates are here!  Check below.

 

Mark Your Calendars 

 

Nov 4 Dress Rehearsal-McGaugh 3-5:30

Nov 5 Broadway Concert 6:30

Nov 6 Broadway Concert 6:30

Nov 17 Music Bring 5:30-7:30 Griffin Grill

Dec. 12-Rossmorre Tree Lighting

Jan 15-Knott’s registration and payment due (optional)

Feb 5th- SCVA A Cappella Festival-Sound Check only 

Feb 8  Dress Rehearsal-McGaugh 4-6

Feb 9  Red Carpet Concert 6:30 McGaugh

Feb 10 Red Carpet Concert 6:30 McGaugh

Feb 12 Knott’s Berry Farm-all choirs (optional)

Feb 26/27 Esperanza Competition - Soul Men only

Mar 8 All District Choral Festival 6:00pm Cottonwood Church

Mar 12 Xtravaganza Competition - Studio, Soul Men, Sound Waves

Mar 20 Cypress Competition - Studio, Sound Waves

May 13 Concert On the Green 5:30 McAuliffe MPR and ODAT

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October 7 Choir News

10/15/2026 3:43 pm

Hello Choir Families,


First off I want to give a huge shout out to Sound Check.  They were amazing today!  We sang Hall Of Fame (which they helped arrange) for the Hall of Fame induction ceremony here at McAuliffe.  We are so proud of how well you represented us today.  Great work!

I am heading out of town for a wedding this weekend and will not be able to send the usual newsletter.  However, next week I will send out details about the concert, volunteer sign-ups, tickets etc.  Costumes are due in class on Monday so if you have any questions feel free to reach out.  Kylie will be here Friday and will keep things afloat until I get back.  Tomorrow the sub is on her own so please discuss behavior with your angels tonight.  Any names that end up on the naughty list will get detention or worse.  But names on the good list get candy so ...

Thanks for all you do and I can't wait for you to see this show!  We've started doing run throughs in class and the kids are so great!


Shannon Wallace

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October 2 Choir News

10/15/2026 3:19 pm

Hello Choir Families!

 

Last Saturday we did an amazing performance at St. Hedwigs.  I got so many compliments and I’m so proud of the work you are doing.  Wednesday, we took a group to see the high school choir concert.  It was awesome and I hope you all get a chance to see it this weekend.  If your student goes to the show, bring me a ticket stub or program with your name on it for extra credit.  

 

We continued fitting costumes this week and our tailors are hard at work. We continued learning music and choreography for the upcoming Broadway show.  Next week we will be sharing information on tickets and logistics for the show and you will have an opportunity to sign up to volunteer.  

 

Students did more solo auditions this week in class and we have a few more left to do next week.  They are doing so great!  They make choosing very difficult.  

 

Today, students got to learn what their February competition sets will be and we will be starting music for that show as soon as this one is learned!  They were super excited and they may or may not tell you what it is.  They’ve been sworn to secrecy :) 

 

Hall of Fame Induction-Sound Check 

Wednesday our school will be hosting a Hall of Fame ceremony for two of our amazing teachers.  Marlys Davidson is a retired teacher and now retired school board member and Lori Avalos is a beloved retired teacher and union rep.  Sound Check will be singing at the ceremony and will need to bring their jackets and jeans to school by Wednesday.  The ceremony will be held in the quad from 2:30-3:30 if you would like to attend.

 

Costumes due Monday Oct. 12th

Starting on Tuesday Oct. 13th we will be running our show in costume during class time.  Students need to have all of their costume pieces including shoes, socks, and undergarments.  All pieces should be labeled with their name on the inside of the show or garment.  

 

Broadway Costume List

Here is the costume list for our Broadway show. Please do not invest much.  I have a few pieces students can borrow and much of this can be found at thrift stores or in your closets at home.  Let me know if you need help.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VyNeQbBjdO073V3DagfvMSqSJ4-S3JZzNiQaXEGbrSI/edit?usp=sharing

 

Show undergarments and jewelry

Students will be changing back stage and in classrooms for the show.  For this reason they need to have appropriate undergarments for modesty.  We do not wear jewelry for our concerts unless it is specifically part of the costume.  Stud earrings are OK.  No rings, bracelets, dangly or hoop earring, anklets, or necklaces.

 

Ladies:  All ladies need a flesh colored tank or leotard and white or black shorts depending on the costume.  Bras need to have flesh or clear straps.  No sports bras.  

 

Gentlemen: All boys will need a white t-shirt or tank, black socks, and black compression shorts.

 

Broadway Show/Dance Show dress rehearsal conflict

It has come to our attention that both the choir and dance programs have dress rehearsal on Nov. 4th.  Both are very important to the concert and we want to make sure the students can attend both.  Choir students who are participating in the dance rehearsal will report to the high school from 2:30-3:30 for a staging rehearsal.  They  will bring all of their choir costumes with them.  Following dance rehearsal you will report to McGaugh for choir rehearsal 3:45-6:00.  We will start rehearsal with BFF and elementary students so you have time to get there and change.  Please talk to your fellow dancers to arrange for carpooling to McGaugh and let me know if you have any questions or concerns.  

 

Knott’s and Competition dates are here!  Check below.

 

Mark Your Calendars 

Oct. 7-Hall of Fame induction-Sound Check only 2:30

Oct 15-3:30-4:30 Sound Check BFF rehearsal with elementary students

Nov 4 Dress Rehearsal-McGaugh 3-5:30

Nov 5 Broadway Concert 6:30

Nov 6 Broadway Concert 6:30

Dec. 12-Rossmorre Tree Lighting

Jan 15-Knott’s registration and payment due (optional)

Feb 8  Dress Rehearsal-McGaugh 4-6

Feb 9  Red Carpet Concert 6:30 McGaugh

Feb 10 Red Carpet Concert 6:30 McGaugh

Feb 12 Knott’s Berry Farm-all choirs (optional)

Feb 26/27 Esperanza Competition - Soul Men only

March TBA All District Choral Festival

Mar 12 Xtravaganza Competition - Studio, Soul Men, Sound Waves

Mar 20 Cypress Competition - Studio, Sound Waves

May 13 Concert On the Green 5:30 McAuliffe MPR and ODAT

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September 25 Choir News

9/27/2026 10:59 pm

Hello Choir Families!
 

This week we did a ton of fittings, learned new choreo and vocal parts, did a little music theory, recorded sweetener tracks in the studio, started feature numbers for the Broadway show, and prepared for our second community event!  Whew!  Huge shout outs to Lovella, Charlie, Kelly, Christina for helping us out this week.  We also had several students and parents bring in extra garment bags and hangers.  Thank you so much for the support.  The kids were wonderful getting everything labeled and organized.  They all know how to hang clothes now so feel free to encourage that skill at home!  


St. Hedwig’s tomorrow!

Those participating will wear choir t-shirts and blue jeans.  We will meet at 4:45 by the stage.  Please do not be late.  We will be finished with our performance by 5:45 and the kids can go play after.  


Costumes due Monday Oct. 12th

Starting on Tuesday Oct. 13th we will be running our show in costume during class time.  Students need to have all of their costume pieces including shoes, socks, and undergarments.  All pieces should be labeled with their name on the inside of the show or garment.  


Broadway Costume List

Here is the costume list for our Broadway show. It’s a little early yet but I wanted to give you time to find what you needed.  Please do not invest much.  I have a few pieces students can borrow and much of this can be found at thrift stores or in your closets at home.  Let me know if you need help.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VyNeQbBjdO073V3DagfvMSqSJ4-S3JZzNiQaXEGbrSI/edit?usp=sharing


Show undergarments and jewelry

Students will be changing back stage and in classrooms for the show.  For this reason they need to have appropriate undergarments for modesty.  We do not wear jewelry for our concerts unless it is specifically part of the costume.  Stud earrings are OK.  No rings, bracelets, dangly or hoop earring, anklets, or necklaces.


Ladies:  All ladies need a flesh colored tank or leotard and white or black shorts depending on the costume.  Bras need to have flesh or clear straps.  No sports bras.  

Gentlemen: All boys will need a white t-shirt or tank, black socks, and black compression shorts.


Broadway Show/Dance Show dress rehearsal conflict

It has come to our attention that both the choir and dance programs have dress rehearsal on Nov. 4th.  Both are very important to the concert and we want to make sure the students can attend both.  Choir students who are participating in the dance rehearsal will report to the high school from 2:30-3:30 for a staging rehearsal.  They  will bring all of their choir costumes with them.  Following dance rehearsal you will report to McGaugh for choir rehearsal 3:45-6:00.  We will start rehearsal with BFF and elementary students so you have time to get there and change.  Please talk to your fellow dancers to arrange for carpooling to McGaugh and let me know if you have any questions or concerns.  


Knott’s and Competition dates are here!  Check below.


Mark Your Calendars 

Sept 26 St. Hedwigs Autumn Festival 5:00

Sept. 30 High School Choir dress rehearsal 4:00-6:00

Oct 15-3:30-4:30 Sound Check BFF rehearsal with elementary students

Nov 4 Dress Rehearsal-McGaugh 3-5:30

Nov 5 Broadway Concert 6:30

Nov 6 Broadway Concert 6:30

Jan 15-Knott’s registration and payment due (optional)

Feb 8  Dress Rehearsal-McGaugh 4-6

Feb 9  Red Carpet Concert 6:30 McGaugh

Feb 10 Red Carpet Concert 6:30 McGaugh

Feb 12 Knott’s Berry Farm-all choirs (optional)

Feb 25 Esperanza Competition - Soul Men only

March TBA All District Choral Festival

Mar 12 Xtravaganza Competition - Studio, Soul Men, Sound Waves

Mar 20 Cypress Competition - Studio, Sound Waves

May 13 Concert On the Green 5:30 McAuliffe MPR and ODAT

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September 18 Choir News

9/27/2026 10:31 pm

     
 
Costume Fittings and Garment bags
 
Hello Choir Families,
Next week Sept 21-25 we are fitting the students for their Broadway show costumes. We are in need of some volunteers and donations. Please read the schedule below to make sure your student is prepared for the day and if you are available to help.  You can email me with your availability and you do not need a child in the class to volunteer. shwallace@losal.org

Garment Bags
https://www.amazon.com/ZARLOO-Breathable-Garment-Hanging-Clothes/dp/B0FRNQY1GJ/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=2GQ3N0ND8N99H&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.eZRD929mofr8Fm1xJGJmQisapr0zpxSmfWDmXHvSoJhpQWC4l7wUSfYO9AgoOkpYY5gjDzh2yTqt9V9DLX5Vd6LXoG3VwBmccBOWLrFad2M4PY_E7qEv029E8eDJPWiQS-lIcFjNWoSgXZRlq654SpUlNssvYUpDFTQWHGCs8t--pAtg1TGU03WyO1xtiC2ds1xOchsMLA8soG9jPh30d6yQig-Wv2QKCeYJcfvTUPyV8DZtEjdEAe8DEG-49rByryOyv3-Iw77Jfi74KELgecfqrqNYaryn4htX5ApLEAw.2BfIPY-pg7olnKcWekzVNVKpXraje_AaD0CuaSvR2OE&dib_tag=se&keywords=garment%2Bbag&qid=1789509293&sprefix=garment%2Bbag%2Caps%2C209&sr=8-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1
ALL students need a garment bag and hanger to store their costume.  It is helpful if their bag is unique so they can find it easy.  If you have one at home they can use, or you can purchase one on Amazon, please send those in on Monday.  I have some for the students can borrow but I do not have enough for everyone.  I've linked one from Amazon, but you can use any color, any fabric, etc and you can decorate the bag with Duck tape or paint to make it unique.  Make it easy for them to find the bag on a rack with 180 other bags! Make sure the bag zips closed as they will ​be storing their shoes in the bottom of the bag.

Fitting Schedule
Soul Men
Monday: 10:50 label all costume pieces and put in garment bags.  
Wednesday:  10:35 Try on all pieces and check for alteration needs.  Wear shorts under your pants so Wallace can help with fittings.
Thursday: 10:50 Those who need alterations will get fitted by our seamstress Ms. Linda

Studio Singers
Thursday:  1:20 Try on dresses and hang in garment bags.  Wear a tank top.
Friday:  1:20 Those needing alterations will get fitted my Ms. Kelly

Sound Waves
Wednesday:  11:20 Try on dresses and hang in garment bags.  Wear a tank top
Thursday:  11:50 Those needing alterations will get fitted by Ms. Christina (date is still TBA)

Sixth Sense
Wednesday:  8:50 pass out costumes, label costumes, and hang up garment bags
Thursday: 8:50 try on costumes and get fitted by Ms. Linda  Wear a tank top.

Parent helpers
If you are available to help with any of these fittings please let me know.  It's OK if you don't have sewing experience.  You can assist the seamstress in pinning.  If you do have sewing experience, Ms. Christina and Ms. Kelly would love your help so please let us know if you can assist.  I would love to have some dads in Soul Men on Monday and Wednesday to assist in hanging suits.  This is a new concept for most of them and last year they couldn't figure out how to hang t-shirts :P  

Donations
We are in need of sturdy hangers for dresses and suits.  Suit hangers need a strong bottom to hold the pants.  Dress hangers need the little cut out on the top for straps.  Please send your student with a hanger and if you have extras-even just one or two-please send those as well.  
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September 11 Choir News

9/13/2026 3:11 pm

     
 
This Week In Choir-Seal Beach tomorrow!
 

Hello Choir Families!

Tomorrow is the Seal Beach Art Fair!  I’m looking forward to seeing many of you there.  We had a great week in choir as usual.  Sound Waves had a guest choreographer to help with one of their Broadway numbers.  Nick Young was a former student of mine and has been working in the LA area the past 2 years as a professional dancer.  Studio Singers won a party for being the first class to have everyone on Google Classroom and everyone had their first assignment turned in.  Sixth Sense won a party for being the first class to have all of their permission slips in!  Congratulations!  


Seal Beach Art Fair tomorrow!

Meet at the Seal Beach Pier at 10:00am by the bathrooms.  Wear your new choir shirt and either shorts or jeans.  Closed toed shoes are a must.  Wear sunscreen and bring a hat and or sunglasses for after performance.  The students will be sitting in the sun during the solo performances and are welcome to use umbrellas as well.  


Broadway Solos Due next week!

We have lots of opportunities for solos at our upcoming Broadway show and we are really trying to encourage students to audition for those.  There are dance features, small groups, and solo songs for all ranges.  All materials are on Classroom and are due next week. 


Broadway Costume List

Here is the costume list for our Broadway show. It’s a little early yet but I wanted to give you time to find what you needed.  Please do not invest much.  I have a few pieces students can borrow and much of this can be found at thrift stores or in your closets at home.  Let me know if you need help.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VyNeQbBjdO073V3DagfvMSqSJ4-S3JZzNiQaXEGbrSI/edit?usp=sharing

 

Broadway Show/Dance Show dress rehearsal conflict

It has come to our attention that both the choir and dance programs have dress rehearsal on Nov. 4th.  Both are very important to the concert and we want to make sure the students can attend both.  Choir students who are participating in the dance rehearsal will report to the high school from 2:30-3:30 for a staging rehearsal.  They  will bring all of their choir costumes with them.  Following dance rehearsal you will report to McGaugh for choir rehearsal 3:45-6:00.  We will start rehearsal with BFF and elementary students so you have time to get there and change.  Please talk to your fellow dancers to arrange for carpooling to McGaugh and let me know if you have any questions or concerns.  


St. Hedwigs Autumn Festival

The choir will be singing for the St. Hedwigs Autumn Festival on Sept 26.  This will be similar to the Art Fair with group performances and solos.  This is an optional performance so students will register their attendance.  Students who perform will receive extra credit and service hours.  Presale tickets are on sale now for students wanting to stay and play before or after we perform.  If you plan on coming be sure to take advantage of the preorder as prices will go up.  Here is the link to the presale flyer.  

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BuaGqA28MD4giXLkpjqj74EvA3AEcx4y/view?usp=sharing


Fix it Tickets

These will start going home next week for students who are having trouble following class expectations.  This is a precursor to detention and will not count for demerits unless the form is not returned or behavior continues.  Overall the students are doing very well, but some of them need reminders from time to time and this will be a way to hold them accountable before things get out of hand.  


Sound Check BFF

Sound Check will be doing a collab with the elementary choirs at our first concert!  We did this last year and it was a huge success.  They will be performing a song from the SpongeBob musical and we will have an extra rehearsal on Oct. 15th to prepare for that.  I’ll be sending information out to the elementary singers, but if you have a student in one of those choirs please mark this on your calendar.



Mark Your Calendars 

Sept 12-Seal Beach Art Fair 10:00-Seal Beach Pier

Sept 18-Broadway solo auditions due via Google Classroom

Sept 26 St. Hedwigs Autumn Festival 5:00

Oct 15-3:30-4:30 Sound Check BFF rehearsal with elementary students

Nov 4 Dress Rehearsal-McGaugh 3-5:30

Nov 5 Broadway Concert 6:30

Nov 6 Broadway Concert 6:30

Feb 8  Dress Rehearsal-McGaugh 4-6

Feb 9  Red Carpet Concert 6:30 McGaugh

Feb 10 Red Carpet Concert 6:30 McGaugh

February TBA Knott’s Berry Farm

March TBA All District Choral Festival, Competitions

May 13 Concert On the Green 5:30 McAuliffe MPR and ODAT

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September 4th Choir News

9/4/2026 2:58 pm

 
 

Hello Choir Families!

 

The beach party last week was super fun!  We had a great turn out and the kids had a blast.  Desserts with the director was also a huge success.  We had so many of you there and I hope you found it helpful.  Ask your kids to teach you the Dum Dum song if you haven’t already.  You crushed it!  We are off to a great start for both parents and students and I’m humbled and grateful to be part of this amazing community.  


If you haven’t already done so, please make sure you register at McAuliffeChoir.com and sign the permission slip.  Information on Raise Right and our Benefactor program can also be found there.  


Seal Beach Art Fair-Last day to register and submit a solo audition

Sept. 12 10-11:30am Seal Beach Pier.  This is an optional performance, but students will receive extra credit and service hours for attending. If you cannot attend you do not need to do anything further. 

If you are attending, please register using the link below by Sept. 4th.  

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfzwVUq3BZO_WGQQjpB4bsQHnZCj0UXvgJ7JQ_cKhKWFZmPnw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=118351091129215357493


Kylie has to make blocking charts and it's very confusing when students don't show up, or show up unannounced.  


For this event, the entire choir will perform Tables similar to the Eagle Kick Off.  Then we will all sit down in front of the stage and Sound Check and possibly Studio Singers will perform a song.  Then we will have 8-10 soloists perform and we will cheer them on.  You will be sitting in direct sunlight so come prepared.  You can bring a hat or umbrella for after you perform.  


If you would like to perform a solo at this event, you will submit an audition video to Google Classroom no later than Sept. 4th.  You can sing any song of your choice, any genre provided it is school appropriate.  You must sing with a karaoke track and your track must be linked or attached along with your video to the Google Classroom assignment.  Please do not email me.  We like the songs to be around 2 minutes give or take a few seconds.  If your song is too long or has awkward breaks, please use CapCut or some other method to cut it down.  


You do not have to be a soloist to be part of this event.  However, this is a good opportunity because the song can be anything you want and you'll be singing in front of a very supportive audience.  


St. Hedwig's Autumn Festival

The choir will be singing for the St. Hedwigs Autumn Festival on Sept 26.  This will be similar to the Art Fair with group performances and solos.  This is an optional performance so students will register their attendance.  Students who perform will receive extra credit and service hours.  Presale tickets are on sale now for students wanting to stay and play before or after we perform.  If you plan on coming be sure to take advantage of the preorder as prices will go up.  Here is the link to the presale flyer.  

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BuaGqA28MD4giXLkpjqj74EvA3AEcx4y/view?usp=sharing



Mark Your Calendars 

Sept 12-Seal Beach Art Fair 10:30-Seal Beach Pier

Sept 18-Broadway solo auditions due via Google Classroom

Sept 26 St. Hedwigs Autumn Festival 5:00

Nov 4 Dress Rehearsal-McGaugh 3-5:30

Nov 5 Broadway Concert 6:30

Nov 6 Broadway Concert 6:30

Feb 8  Dress Rehearsal-McGaugh 4-6

Feb 9  Red Carpet Concert 6:30 McGaugh

Feb 10 Red Carpet Concert 6:30 McGaugh

February TBA Knott’s Berry Farm

March TBA All District Choral Festival, Competitions

May 13 Concert On the Green 5:30 McAuliffe MPR and ODAT

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August 28th 2026 Newsletter

9/3/2026 2:57 pm

Hello Choir Families!

 

It was great seeing so many of you at BTSN yesterday and I hope to get to connect with you at the beach party tonight.  This week in choir was very weird as our schedule was very rushed.  Even still we did some great work.  Kylie is starting to block the Broadway show and students are learning new choreography.  Sound Waves and Soul Men were fitted for costumes and those were ordered today.  Our t-shirts are being printed as we speak and we are hoping to get those sometime next week.  I will pass them out in class when they arrive and send an email so you know to expect them.  Their first shirt is a free gift, if they lose it or need an extra it is $15.  I also ordered some parent t-shirts that will be available for purchase on our website when those arrive.  

 

Back to School Night Slide Show

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Roius0Bg0wkhfHwKRl_UA0pH6DzanIYhNLZVf2PuJeQ/edit?usp=sharing

 

As promised, here are the slides I shared at BTSN.  You will find the QR code for my Amazon wish list, the flyer for Desserts with the Director, year book orders, joining PTA, and a fun promo video!

 

Desserts with the Director

We will only had a short time at BTSN so desserts with the director is a way for us to spend a little more time together, experience what the kids do every day, and ask all of the questions.  Plus we will have desserts so there’s that!  

 

Please Join us Tuesday night!

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