This Week in Choir: Week 34

Good Afternoon Grissom Choir,

Our Spring Concert is THIS COMING week!! Please be sure to read the announcements below for all things related to the end of our school year!


This Week in Choir…

Women’s Choir:
Music Theory Test
Final Spring Concert Preparations

Men’s Choir:
Final Spring Concert Preparations

Concert Choir:
Final Spring Concert Preparations

Chamber Choir:
Finish reviewing Rest & Fá Una Canzona, & Invictus
Continue learning Laus Trinitati, & Nachtwache
Continue learning The Lord Bless You & Keep You, & the Alma Mater


Spring Concert Performance
Our Spring Concert is THIS week!  This year, the concert will be on the evening of THIS COMING Tuesday, April 29th at 7:00pm. Student call time is at 5:30pm in full Concert Uniform (tuxes & dresses). Admission to this concert is $10 for all adults, and $5 for students, with doors opening at 6:45 for seating.  Please remember that it is a requirement for all Grissom Choir members to participate in our public concerts.

Spring Concert Final Rehearsal
There will be a required final rehearsal THIS COMING Monday, April 28th for all students directly after school. It is imperative that all students are present at this rehearsal in order to figure out how we will be getting on & off the stage, and to have a final run-through with our accompanist. Students that are not present at this rehearsal will not be allowed to perform at the Spring Concert.  Men’s & Women’s Choir students will be dismissed by 5:30pm, Concert Choir students by 6:30pm, & Chamber Choir by 7:30pm.  Please remember that it is a requirement for all Grissom Choir members to participate in our final rehearsals.

End-Of-Year Applications
As detailed in previous Weekly Updates, we have various applications for upcoming awards & assessments.  For those that are interested in applying for these opportunities, please visit www.grissomchoir.com/endofyear and fill out the appropriate form(s).  Please remember, all items are due by THIS COMING Wednesday, April 30th!

    Senior Scholarship Application & Reference Form
    Senior Slideshow Submissions
    End-of-Year Slideshow Pictures
    Chamber Choir Application & Reference Form
    Leadership Team Applications

Taziki’s Spirit Night
This coming Thursday evening, May 1st, Grissom Choir will be hosting a Spirit Night at South Parkway Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe!.  All you need to do is mention Grissom Choir when ordering so that the proceeds benefit our organization. Come out and support!

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 on 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 Wednesday, May 14th

Paper Plate Award Submissions
At our Choral Accords, every student in the department will be given a “Paper Plate” Award: awards written & given by students to their peers, written on a paper plate.  Students, visit the following link to submit your nomination for a friend!  Remember, there is no guarantee this award will be chosen for this individual.  Each of the selected awards will be read at our Choral Accords, so ensure they are appropriate!  The link can be found at www.grissomchoir.com/choralaccords.  The last day to be able to submit awards is Wednesday, May 14th


Sincerely,

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