This Week in Choir: Wek 37

Good Morning Grissom Choir,

Once again, year has been such a memorable year.  Each choir had MANY breakthrough moments and achievements that truly elevated Grissom Choir as a whole, more-so than prior years.  I am so proud of each and every student for bringing something unique to this program.  Thank you all for making this year great!


This Week in Choir…

Women’s Choir
3.2 Test

Concert Choir:
Graduation Rehearsal - B1 Exam
Graduation: Friday

Chamber Choir:
Baccalaureate: Tuesday
Graduation: Friday


Choral Accords
This year, Grissom Choir will host its second “Choral Accords”, an End-Of-Year Banquet where we will recognize all Grissom Choir achievements from throughout the year, as well as individual awards such as Paper Plate Awards, All-City, All-State, Solo & Ensemble, & Senior Scholarships.  This event will be held in the Grissom Auditorium TOMORROW Saturday, May 17th at 7:00pm.  Grissom Choir students are encouraged to get together with their friends beforehand for dinner, of which they will then come to the Choral Accords and enjoy cupcakes after celebrating our year.  All current Grissom Choir students will have free entry into the event via the Basic Support Fee.  Admission for friends & family will be $5 at the door, of which an RSVP form can be found at www.grissomchoir.com/choralaccords.  The last day to be able to RSVP is THIS COMING Wednesday, May 14th

NYC Post Exam Rehearsal Dates
Singers (including seniors!), we will have mandatory rehearsals following three of our regular exams at the end of the school year from 12:40-3:40.  Lunch will be provided for you on these days!

    May 19th
    May 20th
    May 21st

NYC Update #6
Travelers, please check your email for our FINAL NYC Update!

Chamber Choir Baccalaureate Performance
The Chamber Choir will be performing at this year’s Baccalaureate Service THIS COMING Tuesday, May 20th at Trinity United Methodist Church.  The event begins at 7:00pm, with Chamber Choir call time at 5:30pm for rehearsal.  Seniors will wear Cap & Gowns, underclassmen will wear Concert Uniforms.

Concert & Chamber Choir Graduation Performance
The Concert & Chamber Choir will be performing at Grissom’s Graduation Service on the evening of NEXT Friday, May 23rd at 5:30pm.  Student call time in the VBC Arena will be 5:00pm (or as soon as the doors open) for a Final Rehearsal.  Seniors will wear Cap & Gowns, underclassmen will wear Concert Uniforms.

Fees
Please ensure that all fees (Basic Support, All-State, Uniforms, etc..) for this year have been paid in My Music Office. Seniors who have not paid will not be allowed to walk, and underclassmen who have not paid will not be able to register and receive their schedules for next year. Please look at previous emails from our treasurer concerning any over-due payments Grissom Choir related, or check your MMO account online!

2025-2026 Concert & Chamber Choir Personnel
Returning students, the lists for both Concert Choir & Chamber Choir and its members will be posted on the website come the end of the day on Thursday!

Sincerely,

Tucker Ratcliff
Choral Director | Grissom Choir
Webmaster & Editor | Alabama ACDA
Treasurer | Huntsville Choral Directors Association
(256) 428-8000 ext. 2271 | [email protected]​