October 4th Choir News

10/4/2025 12:00 am

This Week In Choir
 

Hello Choir Families,

This week we took a deep dive into rhythm during our music theory time.  Students got to work with rhythm boards to learn how to count and perform various rhythmic patterns.  Today, all of the groups performed and filmed their sets and we critiqued the performances to see what we need to work on for our November show.  They are looking great.  


Los Al Choir Concert 

Several students went with us to see the high school choir concert on Wednesday which was a treat as always.  Students can get extra credit for going to see the show tonight or tomorrow.  Balcony seats are only $10 with a student ID.  


Shout Outs!

Students of the month for September go to Aurianne, Aubrey K., and Tristen!

Musical auditions were this week and several of our students were cast!  Shout outs to Kaitlynn, Slater, Susanna, Simone, Jane, Meara, Gabby, and Teddy! Can’t wait to come support you in “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown”.  


Lip Sync Battle

Submissions are due Monday at 11:59!  It’s not too late to put something together.  Be sure to volunteer to help or donate if you are able.


McGaugh Carnival

Sound Check has been asked to sing at the McGaugh Carnival at 11:55 on Oct. 18th.  They will wear their choir t-shirts and jackets with dark pants.  We will meet by the stage at 11:45-please allow time for traffic and parking.


Costumes

Costumes for the Broadway show will be due in class on Friday Oct. 24.  Be sure to start looking for those pieces and let me know if you need help finding things.  Students will also need a garment bag that is labeled with their name.  Here is a link if you need to know what to look for.  The more unique the bag is, the easier it will be to find on the rack.  I encourage them to decorate their bag with duck tape or paint to make it stand out.  Students may also use a duffle bag but it must zip closed.  No back packs or totes please.

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Becoming a Benefactor

The McAuliffe Choir Booster Club invites you to be a part of our important effort to support Mrs. Wallace’s commitment to providing the most outstanding choral experience possible for our students. Please consider becoming a Benefactor. The Benefactor Program is open to any individuals (e.g. grandparents, relatives, alumni, friend, etc.), including choir parents after fulfillment of the student’s Choir Participation Donation commitment.The funds raised by the Booster Club make a difference to our choir program in a number of ways:  Purchase exciting music scores,Provide concert accompanists (e.g. pianist, percussionist, etc.) or a live band, Provide special guest choral clinicians. Sponsor choir students experiencing financial hardship 

All gifts are tax deductible

Feel free to purchase multiple giving levels and benefits. 

The McAuliffe Choir Booster Club is a 501(c)3 Corporation. Tax ID # 46-3859649 

Each purchase will be mentioned in the choir program and our website.

Giving Levels and Benefits

SHOW SPONSOR - Make a gift of $1,000 to receive advance notice (before PLATINUM benefactors) for ticket purchase for each choir concert performance series, a VIP parking spot at each choir performance, shout out on website and programs, two choir decals, $50 Spirit Wear voucher, and choir swag package. 2 tickets to ALL home shows.

PLATINUM – Make a gift of $500 to receive advance notice (before GOLD benefactors) for ticket purchase for each choir concert performance series, name in home concert programs, two choir decals, $40 Spirit Wear voucher, 2 tickets to one home show of choice.

GOLD – Make a gift of $350 to receive advance notice (before SILVER benefactors) for ticket purchase for each choir concert performance series, name in home concert programs, 2 choir decals, and $30 Spirit Wear voucher.

SILVER – Make a gift of $250 to receive advance notice (before BRONZE benefactors) for ticket purchase for each choir concert performance series, name in home concert programs, one choir decal, and $15 Spirit Wear voucher.

BRONZE – Make a gift of $125 to receive advance notice (before CHOIR members) for ticket purchase for each choir concert performance series, name in home concert programs, and one choir decal.

To become a Benefactor, please complete the Benefactor Program form at McAuliffeChoir.com *Please note, this is an OPTIONAL donation to support the McAuliffe Choir Program and choir dues must be paid before becoming a benefactor.  We also have Business Sponsorship available and a portion of that will go towards your child’s choir dues.  Information on this program can be found on the website as well. 


Mark Your Calendars

Oct 6-Lip Sync Battle audition videos due via Google Classroom

Oct 14-Lip Sync Battle Dress rehearsal @ McAuliffe MPR 

Oct 15-Lip Sync Battle @ McAuliffe MPR 3:30-5:00

Oct 17-Broadway solo auditions due

Oct 18-Sound Check singing at McGaugh Carnival 11:55

Oct 24-Broadway Show costumes due in class

Nov 3-Broadway Show Dress rehearsal @ McGaugh 4:00-6:30

Nov 4/5-Broadway Show 6:30 @ McGaugh Auditorium