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/
On Broadway Volunteers
We Need You!
https://www.signupgenius.com/
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
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
