Hello Choir Families,

Hello Choir Families,

Thank you so much for all you are doing to make this program a success.  We have had so many volunteers in the past couple of weeks with pictures, costumes closet, glueing, etc.  I also wanted to say thank you to the board and all who attended our meeting on Wednesday.  I will share an abbreviated version of what we discussed and as always, please reach out with any questions.  

Sign Up to Help!

We have a lot going on this semester, and we need you!  Please sign up to help with our upcoming concert, competitions, pictures, snacks, costume closet, sewing and concession donations.

Volunteer Sign Ups

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094AACAC2AABFAC43-51683956-mcauliffe

Concessions

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4FAAA92FA0FDC34-54512488-redcarpet#/

Knott’s Registration Due Today!  

This is an optional performance, and students will miss school that day.  Our performance will be at 11:30 a.m. on the Wagon Camp Stage, and students will have the rest of the day to play on their own in the park.  Tickets are $45, bus fee is $10, and the optional meal/drink pass is $45.  Students who have a 2025 Knott’s pass may use that instead of purchasing the $45 ticket, but all students must pay the $10 bus fee.  Students will wear their choir t-shirt and pants and will NOT be with an assigned chaperone.  Permission slips and medical information will be held in the nurses station across from Ghost Rider.

Financials

We are looking pretty solid for this time of the year, but we have a very expensive season coming up.  We need to make sure that our concert brings in as much revenue as possible, and if you haven’t paid your dues or requested a scholarship, please consider making a partial donation. Everything helps.  Our major upcoming expenses include, bussing, competition payments and our live band. 

Room Renovations

We have finally gotten approval to use Prop 28 funds to install new cabinets in the choir room.  These will hold costumes we are currently wearing, and each choir will have their own closet to help us stay organized.  Boosters will be purchasing new shoe cubbies for the dance room.  We are currently using Amazon boxes and free stuff I found on the sidewalk in my neighborhood.  I’m very excited to set up our new recording studio courtesy of LAEF.  They have purchased all of the equipment, and we are in the process of clearing out the room so we can start setting that up.  I’m hoping to have the students recording by the end of the 3rd quarter.

Pictures and Costume Closet

We did ensemble pictures, buddy pictures, and individual pictures last Friday.  Thank you to Scott and Rick for taking that on.  We are looking for a couple people to help Rick take action shots of the students on Monday, Feb. 10th at dress rehearsal.  All of these will be loaded onto Pixie Set and available for purchase.  Please add your name to the sign up genius if you can help on the 10th.

Aileen has been hard at work with her team organizing in the costume closet.  She usually comes in for about an hour when she has time and just gets done what she can.  If you have an hour here and there and like to fold and organize, shoot me an email, and I’ll get you in touch with her.  She is also looking for reusable vacuum bags for storage.  If you happen to have some you’re not using, send them in!  

Costumes

Costumes are purchased by the boosters and saved from year to year to be reused.  This allows us to save money on dues and insure that every student looks their best.  Please make sure your child is storing their costume appropriately.  Things should be hung up or folded nicely.  Laundering is your responsibility, and please be careful when doing so.  We need your help getting our alterations finished.  Studio and Sound Waves girls needing alterations should be taking their dresses to Sunset Cleaners this week OR you can do it yourself if you are able.  I need to recruit 4-5 people who can hem using a sewing machine to work on the alterations for the boys costumes.  They are wearing jumpsuits, and we need to hem the sleeves and pants for several of the boys.  If we get enough help, you would only need to do a handful.  Mrs. Schwartz is loaning us a machine so you can work here at the school or take them home.  

Outside of Class Rehearsal

We’ve scheduled rehearsal on Monday, Feb. 3 (Studio and Soul Men) and Wednesday, Feb. 5th (Sound Waves).  We are looking for one parent from each group to organize snacks for these rehearsals.  You would get your purchase approved, purchase the snacks and bring them to the school.  Save receipts and the boosters will reimburse. Add your name to the Sign Up Genius, and send me an email when you know what you want to bring.  

Competitions

The students LOVE competing!  Every year on the end of the year survey, they tell me competition and Knott’s were the funnest activities they did.  The show choir community is a really great group, and the kids really enjoy seeing other schools do what they do.  I enjoy it because it really pushes the kids to be their best knowing that professionals will be watching them and awarding points.  It can be frustrating as it is a very subjective sport.  But we try to keep it all in perspective and just focus on giving the best performance we can.  Students in Studio Singers, Sound Waves, and Soul Men are required to attend competition.   Not attending will not only affect their grade, but the integrity of the group.  No one sits the bench in choir, and we need everyone there.  Parents are encouraged to attend as well, and information will be sent out on how to purchase tickets to each event.  Sixth Sense families are encouraged to attend to not only support, but to get a preview into what is to come.  As with everything, I expect our students and families to represent McAuliffe and the choir program well.  We are respectful, positive, and prepared always.

Auditions

We will be having auditions for next year’s choir in April.  I do not have specific dates yet.  All students will audition, regardless of their plans for next year.  They will receive a completion grade for turning in all parts of the audition.  We will go over the requirements in class and rehearse so students feel comfortable.  They will submit their sight reading and vocal audition via video on Google Classroom.  Those wishing to audition for Studio Singers will attend an in-person dance audition as well.  

Sound Check Close Harmony Festival

Don’t forget to register for Close Harmony Festival!  Registration closes on Jan 31st.  

https://www.scvachoral.org/close_harmony_festival.php

The link says it’s Feb. 15th, but the date has been changed to Feb. 22nd.  

Mark Your Calendars

Friday 1/24-Knott’s Registration Due

Wednesday 1/29 Solo Tryouts due via Google Classroom

Monday 2/3 Studio Singers 9:00-10:15 Soul Men 10:30-12:00

Wednesday 2/5 Sound Waves 2:15-3:30

Friday 2/7-SCVA Vocal Jazz Festival-Sound Check

Monday 2/10-All Choir Rehearsal at Los Al High 4:00-6:00

Tuesday 2/11-Choir Concert Los Al High 6:30

Wednesday 2/12-Choir Concert Los Al High 6:30

Friday 2/14-Knott’s Berry Farm-All Choirs

Saturday 2/22-Close Harmony Festival-Sound Check

Friday 2/28-Burbank Blast-Studio and Soul Men

Monday 3/10-All District Choral Festival 6:00 Cottonwood

Wednesday 3/12-Pick up rehearsal with comp band 2:15-4:00

Thursday 3/13-Xtravaganza-Studio, Sound Waves, Soul Men

Saturday 3/29-Luther Comp-Studio

Saturday 5/3-Angels Game

Tuesday 5 /6-Concert on the Green

Hello Choir Families,

Happy 3 day weekend!  I hope you all have a very relaxing time.  We had pictures today, and the kids did a great job.  We will be loading them to an online platform for you to purchase pictures and buttons.  I’ll let you know when they are available.  

Booster Meeting Wednesday

Wednesday, we will be having an all-choir booster meeting via Zoom to go over expectations for second semester.  With concerts, competitions and auditions, we are going to stay pretty busy, and the stakes are much higher than 1st semester.  Here is the link for the Zoom, I hope to see you there.  https://losal-org.zoom.us/j/82210341725?pwd=bN4E1FH9rsYyoWDKtcDItdJrjpuLbQ.1 

Knott’s Information - Register by Jan. 24th

Register for Knott’s!  This is an optional performance, and students will miss school that day.  Our performance will be at 11:30 on the Wagon Camp stage, and students will have the rest of the day to play on their own in the park.  Tickets are $45, bus fee is $10, and the optional meal/drink pass is $45.  Students who have a 2025 Knott’s pass may use that instead of purchasing the $45 ticket, but all students must pay the $10 bus fee.  

Extra Rehearsals

In preparation for our upcoming season, we are in need of some extra rehearsal time.  Monday, February 3rd is a non-student day, and Kylie will be running rehearsals in the morning for Studio Singers 9:00-10:15 and Soul Men 10:30-12:00.  Sound Waves will have rehearsal on Wednesday, Feb. 5th after school from 2:15-3:30.  These rehearsals will be mandatory and are very important, so please make this a priority.

Sound Check Close Harmony Festival

Don’t forget to register for Close Harmony Festival!  Registration closes on Jan 31st.  

https://www.scvachoral.org/close_harmony_festival.php

The link says it’s Feb. 15th, but the date has been changed to Feb. 22nd.  

Mark Your Calendars

Friday 1/24-Knott’s Registration Due

Wednesday 1/29 Solo Tryouts due via Google Classroom

Monday 2/3 Studio Singers 9:00-10:15 Soul Men 10:30-12:00

Wednesday 2/5 Sound Waves 2:15-3:30

Friday 2/7-SCVA Vocal Jazz Festival-Sound Check

Monday 2/10-All Choir Rehearsal at Los Al High 4:00-6:00

Tuesday 2/11-Choir Concert Los Al High 6:30

Wednesday 2/12-Choir Concert Los Al High 6:30

Friday 2/14-Knott’s Berry Farm-All Choirs

Saturday 2/22-Close Harmony Festival-Sound Check

Friday 2/28-Burbank Blast-Studio and Soul Men

Monday 3/10-All District Choral Festival 6:00 Cottonwood

Wednesday 3/12-Pick up rehearsal with comp band 2:15-4:00

Thursday 3/13-Xtravaganza-Studio, Sound Waves, Soul Men

Saturday 3/29-Luther Comp-Studio

Saturday 5/3-Angels Game

Tuesday 5 /6-Concert on the Green

Hello Choir Families,

Welcome back!  It’s been a tiresome week trying to get back in our routine and sing amidst all of the smoke and ash.  But the kids are doing great and we got a lot done.  We have 4 weeks until our concert and we are working hard to get everything done.  Big shout out to all of the parents helping with props, costumes, and pictures.  We could not pull this off without you.    

Costumes in Class on Monday

Students need to have their garment/duffle bag in class on Monday so we can distribute costumes and be ready for pictures on Friday.  Girls should include their proper undergarments in the bag so they don’t forget Friday.  Boys need their black boots.  We are going to start practicing in them during class.  Some of them have not been dancing full out because they don’t want to crease their shoes 🙁 Studio Singers needing alterations should wait until after pictures Friday and take their dress in next weekend to make sure it’s ready in time for our show in February.

Choir Pictures

The students will be taking choir yearbook pictures on Friday January 17th during class.  They will also take individuals and buddy pictures.  These will be available for purchase and we will let you know how to order them.  Students must have their costumes and shoes in class on this day.  

Scott Smeltzer will be taking the all group photos (thank you Scott)  and we are looking for a few photographers to help with individuals and buddy pictures.  It would be 8:45-11:20 and again at  1:30-2:20.  Scott will set up all the lights so you just need your camera.

Please email me at shwallace@losal.org if you are available to help with that.  

Alex in Soul Men

The boys had a great time working with Alex today!  He is a guest choreographer who is currently dancing for Disney and is an alumni of both McAuliffe and LAHS choir programs.  We are excited to have him back working with us again.  

Knott’s Information

A flyer for the Knott’s Berry Farm performance will be handed out in class on Monday!  But, you can register online this weekend. This is an optional performance and students will miss school that day.  Our performance will be at 11:30 on the Wagon Camp stage and students will have the rest of the day to play on their own in the park.  Tickets are $45, bus fee is $10, and the optional meal/drink pass is $45.  Students who have a 2025 Knott’s pass may use that instead of purchasing the $45 ticket, but all students must pay the $10 bus fee.  

Outside of Class Rehearsals

For our next concert and competition the students will be performing with a professional band accompanying them.  For this reason, our band leader will be joining the students in class the week of Feb. 3rd so she can start rehearsing the band.  Students will rehearse with the band at dress rehearsal on Feb. 10th and we will have a pick up rehearsal on March 12th for the students who are competing on the 13th. 

Mark Your Calendars

Monday 1/13-Costume bags, shoes, and costumes due in class

Friday 1/17- Choir Pictures-in class

Friday 2/7-SCVA Vocal Jazz Festival-Sound Check

Monday 2/10-All Choir Rehearsal at Los Al High 4:00-6:00

Tuesday 2/11-Choir Concert Los Al High 6:30

Wednesday 2/12-Choir Concert Los Al High 6:30

Friday 2/14-Knott’s Berry Farm-All Choirs

Saturday 2/22-Close Harmony Festival-Sound Check

Friday 2/28-Burbank Blast-Studio and Soul Men

Monday 3/10-All District Choral Festival 6:00 Cottonwood

Wednesday 3/12-Pick up rehearsal with comp band 2:15-4:00

Thursday 3/13-Xtravaganza-Studio, Sound Waves, Soul Men

Saturday 3/29-Luther Comp-Studio

Saturday 5/3-Angels Game

Tuesday 5 /6-Concert on the Green

Happy Holidays!  I am headed to Kansas for a much-needed visit with the family.  I hope all of you are able to relax a bit over the next two weeks as well.  The kids are doing great, and I’m sure would be happy to perform for you at any family functions you attend. 😂

The calendar has many updates this week, so please take a look and adjust your home calendar accordingly.  

Choir Pictures

The students will be taking choir yearbook pictures on Friday January 17th during class.  They will also take individuals and buddy pictures.  These will be available for purchase and we will let you know how to order them.  Students must have their costumes and shoes in class on this day.  Most students have them here already but they need to be placed in garment bags.  And we still have a few missing their shoes.  

Scott Smeltzer will be taking the all group photos (thank you Scott)  and we are looking for a few photographers to help with individuals and buddy pictures.  It would be 8:45-11:20 and again at  1:30-2:20.  Scott will set of all the lights so you just need your camera.

Please email me at shwallace@losal.org if you are available to help with that.  

Sound Check Shout Out! 

Sound Check wrapped their 5th seasonal concert last night.  They have done a fantastic job representing the program this season.  Their musicianship and professionalism at such a young age is very inspiring to our community.  We are all very proud of you!

Alex in Soul Men

When we return from break, Soul Men will welcome a new choreographer Alex!  He will teach the boys one of their numbers for competition.  Alex is currently dancing for Disney and is an alumni of both McAuliffe and LAHS choir programs.  We are excited to have him back working with us again.  

All District Choral Festival

We finally have a date!  This will take place at Cottonwood on Monday March 10th.  You won’t want to miss this event.  I’ll send ticket information as soon as I have it.

Outside of Class Rehearsals

For our next concert and competition the students will be performing with a professional band accompanying them.  For this reason, our band leader will be joining the students in class the week of Feb. 3rd so she can start rehearsing the band.  Students will rehearse with the band at dress rehearsal on Feb. 10th and we will have a pick up rehearsal on March 12th for the students who are competing on the 13th. 

Mark Your Calendars

Jan 17th Choir Pictures-in class

Friday 2/7-SCVA Vocal Jazz Festival-Sound Check

Monday 2/10-All Choir Rehearsal at Los Al High 4:00-6:00

Tuesday 2/11-Choir Concert Los Al High 6:30

Wednesday 2/12-Choir Concert Los Al High 6:30

Friday 2/14-Knott’s Berry Farm-All Choirs

Friday 2/28-Burbank Blast-Studio and Soul Men

Monday 3/10-All District Choral Festival 6:00 Cottonwood

Wednesday 3/12-Pick up rehearsal with comp band 2:15-4:00

Thursday 3/13-Xtravaganza-Studio, Sound Waves, Soul Men

Saturday 3/29-Luther Comp-Studio

Saturday 5/3-Angels Game

Tuesday 5 /6-Concert on the Green

THIS WEEK IN CHOIR

Hello Choir Families,

I am writing to you this week with the wonderful aroma of super glue in the air.  Some wonderful volunteers are gluing thousands of jewels onto our 6th grade dresses.  Students spent the week preparing for a dance test today and did a wonderful job!  I’m so impressed with their growth and dedication.  Studio Singers and Sound Waves performed with XQuisite last night at the Los Al Holiday show and were amazing of course.  The Soul Men will be taking the stage with Xtreme on Saturday.  If you haven’t had a chance to see it yet, go check it out.  It’s a great show as always! 

Sixth Sense

Dresses are being bedazzled as we speak!  If your daughter has not brought her dress in, please make sure she brings it Monday so we can try to get them done before break.  

Shoes

Sound Waves and Sixth Sense should have their character shoes in the room.  They are losing participation points everyday they are not here.  They all had them for the show so please make sure they bring them back if they have not yet done so.  We are working very diligently to teach them to dance in them and that only comes with experience.  

Soul Men, it’s time to get those black boots.  If your son does not currently  have black lace up boots, he will need them when we return from Winter Break.  If he had them from the Newsies show he can wear the same ones for Minions.

Solo Auditions

Studio Singers had solo auditions this week for their competition shows.  WOW!  They are blowing my minds.  We really have some wonderful musicians.  The other choirs will be prepping auditions next week and will be doing auditions sometime before break.  Keep practicing and reviewing at home!

Mark Your Calendars

Saturday 12 7 1:45 Soul Men perform with Xtreme

Monday 12/9 6:45 Quartet (SC) sing for City Council Meeting

Friday 12/13-6:45, 14 1:45-Nutcracker w/orchestra -Sound Check

Saturday 12/14-Rossmoor Tree Lighting-Sound Check 5:50 Rush Park

Tuesday 12/17-Board Meeting Sound Check singing 4:00

Thursday 12/19-Sugar Plum Realm-Sound Check 6:00

Friday 2/7-SCVA Vocal Jazz Festival-Sound Check

Monday 2/10-All Choir Rehearsal at Los Al High 4:00-6:00

Tuesday 2/11-Choir Concert Los Al High 6:30

Wednesday 2/12-Choir Concert Los Al High 6:30

Friday 2/14 Knott’s Berry Farm-All Choirs

Friday 2/28-Burbank Blast-Studio and Soul Men

Thursday 3/13-Xtravaganza-Studio, Sound Waves, Soul Men

Saturday 3/29-Luther Comp-Studio

Hello, Choir Families,

We had yet another amazing week in choir.  The students got to learn choreography with Kylie and special guest, Dillon.  Their competition shows are starting to come together and they are working hard to make sure the vocals and choreography are really clean.  The upper groups are also preparing for our concert with Xquisite and Xtreme.  Ticket information on that show is available below.  I told the students that they will have 9 days to perfect all of their music and choreography, or 9 days to forget all of it.  Their choices will determine how we can proceed when we return.  Please encourage them to get on their Google Classroom and review throughout the week.  

On a personal note, I wanted to let you know how grateful I am for this community!  As many of you know, my son had a hard week and we were both overwhelmed with support.  The sixth graders especially really rallied around us both.  

Make A Wish
As I mentioned last week, ​you raised over $1K ​for Make A Wish.  This ​put them over the top and has allowed them to grant their 7th wish!  Thank you again ​to our wonderful choir community.  

Xquisite and Xtreme

Studio Singers, Soul Men, and Sound Waves  will be performing at the high school choir concert December 5th and 7th.  Information about their upcoming performance at the Los Al Holiday show was sent home on Tuesday.  I sent home a neon green paper with times and costume information.  They will attend the dress rehearsal on Dec. 4th at 4:00pm in costume.  Ladies will perform with Xquisite at the Thursday night show and boys will perform with Xtreme at the Saturday matinee.  This is an optional performance, but highly recommended and also really fun!  Students who attend will receive extra credit.  Family and friends wishing to attend can purchase tickets at Losalamitoschoir.com

Black Friday (Wednesday) Shopping!

McAuliffeChoir.com has new merch!  We are taking preorders for flannel pants, flannel shorts, and sweatshirts. These make great holiday gifts, so pre-order by Wednesday to get them in time for winter break.  If you order after the 27th they will be delivered in January when we return.

Raise Right Bonus Deals

Speaking of Black Friday, Raise Right will be running bonus deals all week.  So before you hit the mall, go on Raise Right and get those gift cards.  (Sephora is 9.5%,  Ulta and Dicks are 12% today FYI) You can use your earnings to pay choir dues, order merch, or pay for the Knott’s trip in February.  Or, if you’re all paid up you can just keep earning and roll it over to next school year.  

Pictures, Video, and Buttons

Pictures, buttons and videos are available at McAuliffeChoir.com. If you have questions about buttons you can email Shannon at McAChoirSpirit@gmail.com 

Mark Your Calendars

Tuesday 12/4 4:00 HS holiday show rehearsal, Studio, Sound Waves, Soul Men 

Thursday 12/5 6:45 Studio and Sound Waves perform with Xquisite

Saturday 12 7 1:45 Soul Men perform with Xtreme

Monday 12/9 6:45 Quartet (SC) sing for City Council Meeting

Friday 12/13-6:45, 14 1:45-Nutcracker w/orchestra -Sound Check

Saturday 12/14-Rossmoor Tree Lighting-Sound Check

Tuesday 12/17-Board Meeting Sound Check singing 4:00

Thursday 12/19-Sugar Plum Realm-Sound Check 6:00

Friday 2/7-SCVA Vocal Jazz Festival-Sound Check

Monday 2/10-All Choir Rehearsal at Los Al High 4:00-6:00

Tuesday 2/11-Choir Concert Los Al High 6:30

Wednesday 2/12-Choir Concert Los Al High 6:30

Friday 2/14 Knott’s Berry Farm-All Choirs

Friday 2/28-Burbank Blast-Studio and Soul Men

Thursday 3/13-Xtravaganza-Studio, Sound Waves, Soul Men

Saturday 3/29-Luther Comp-Studio

Hello Choir Families,

Great News!  Your generosity at our Minute to Give It raised $1,024.11 for Make a Wish!  Thank you so much.  They need to raise $7,000 per wish so this event gave them a significant boost to reach their next goal.  Thank you to all who contributed.  

Xquisite and Xtreme

Studio Singers, Soul Men, and Sound Waves had students from the high school teaching them choreography today.  It was a really fun time and the students worked really hard.  I’m very proud of their attentiveness while our guests were here and they made a very good impression.  Information about their upcoming performance at the Los Al Holiday show was sent home on Tuesday.  It’s on a neon green paper that I told the students to give to you.  I have extras in my classroom if they lost it or left it on the floor in the classroom.

Pictures, Video, and Buttons

Pictures are now available for purchase at McAuliffeChoir.com.  Our photographers got some great shots of the kids so be sure to check that out this weekend.  Videos will be available soon.  Buttons were delivered in class today.  If you have questions about buttons you can email Shannon at McAChoirSpirit@gmail.com

Costume Return

Costumes were due in class today and several students have still not returned them.  I would prefer to put away costumes once, so please get those turned in by Monday so I can get that taken care of.    

Shoes

Performance shoes for the girls were also due today.  The girls will be wearing them in class next week and will lose points if they do not have them.  Please bring return them on Monday if they are not already in the room.  

Sight Reading Tests

Vocal tests are all entered into Aeries.  If your student has a 0 they did not submit a video.  We have several students in every class that chose not to do this assignment.  It is a very hard skill to learn which is why it is not weighing heavily on their grade.  However, students wishing to audition for Sound Check or Studio Singers in the Spring must know how to sight read.  If they are not getting feedback via their test, it is unlikely they will improve enough to make an advanced choir.  

Mark Your Calendars

Tuesday 12/4 4:00 HS holiday show rehearsal, Studio, Sound Waves, Soul Men 

Thursday 12/5 6:45 Studio and Sound Waves perform with Xquisite

Saturday 12 7 1:45 Soul Men perform with Xtreme

Friday 12/13-6:45, 14 1:45-Nutcracker w/orchestra -Sound Check

Saturday 12/14-Rossmoor Tree Lighting-Sound Check

Tuesday 12/17-Board Meeting Sound Check singing 4:00

Thursday 12/19-Sugar Plum Realm-Sound Check 6:00

Friday 2/7-SCVA Vocal Jazz Festival-Sound Check

Monday 2/10-All Choir Rehearsal at Los Al High 4:00-6:00

Tuesday 2/11-Choir Concert Los Al High 6:30

Wednesday 2/12-Choir Concert Los Al High 6:30

Friday 2/14 Knott’s Berry Farm-All Choirs

Friday 2/28-Burbank Blast-Studio and Soul Men

Thursday 3/14-Xtravaganza-Studio, Sound Waves, Soul Men

Saturday 3/29-Luther Comp-Studio

Hello Choir Families,

I cannot begin to express how proud I am of our whole organization this week.  The kids did such a great show and there was incredible growth in all of the choirs. Our parents and staff were equally amazing making sure that the front-of-house ran smoothly and keeping our kids safe and calm throughout the evening.  When issues arose you responded very quickly and got everyone back on track.  Thank you to all who contributed to make this magic happen for our students.  There is no substitute for experience and it’s so important to give the students these opportunities to grow.  

Students have already begun work on their February show and are taking all of the lessons they learned into their new music.  Sound Waves, Studio Singers, and Soul Men will be performing a number with the high school choirs at their upcoming holiday show and Sound Check will be doing several holiday gigs throughout the month of December.  

Pictures, Video, and Buttons

Our amazing booster team took pictures and video of the show.  We are organizing all of that now and will let you know when that will be available.  If you ordered a button and have not yet received it, those will be delivered to class next week as well.  If you have questions about buttons you can email Shannon at McAChoirSpirit@gmail.com

Costume Return

Any costumes that were borrowed from the school should be cleaned and returned no later than Friday Nov. 15.  Pink sequin jackets do not need to be cleaned.  I will be taking those to the dry cleaners.  Six costumes should be hand washed in the sink, rinsed, and hung dry.  Please do not put them in the machine.  Grey pants and button down shirts can be put in the wash.  

Shoes

Performance shoes for the girls needs to be brought back to class by next Friday so we can continue dancing in them during rehearsal.  Foot noise was one of the major areas we need to improve before our next performance and we can only do that if everyone has their shoes.  

Sight Reading Tests

Well this week has gotten away from me so I will do my best to get those graded over the long weekend.  Once those are done we will evaluate how they did and set goals moving forward.

Mark Your Calendars

Tuesday 12/3 4:00 HS holiday show rehearsal, Studio, Sound Waves, Soul Men 

Thursday 12/4 6:45 Studio and Sound Waves perform with Xquisite

Saturday 12 7 1:45 Soul Men perform with Xtreme

Friday 12/13, 14-Nutcracker w/orchestra TBA-Sound Check

Saturday 12/14-Rossmoor Tree Lighting-Sound Check

Tuesday 12/17-Board Meeting Sound Check singing 4:00

Thursday 12/19-Sugar Plum Realm-Sound Check 6:00

Friday 2/7-SCVA Vocal Jazz Festival-Sound Check

Monday 2/10-All Choir Rehearsal at Los Al High 4:00-6:00

Tuesday 2/11-Choir Concert Los Al High 6:30

Wednesday 2/12-Choir Concert Los Al High 6:30

Friday 2/14 Knott’s Berry Farm-All Choirs

Friday 2/28-Burbank Blast-Studio and Soul Men

Thursday 3/14-Xtravaganza-Studio, Sound Waves, Soul Men

Saturday 3/29-Luther Comp-Studio