This Week in Choir: Week 5

Good Afternoon Grissom Choir,

We have had a fantastic first 4 weeks in Grissom Choir.  I can’t wait to share with our friends and families all that we have learned at our Fall Concert here in just a few weeks!


This Week in Choir…

Women’s Choir:
Finish memorizing Billy Joel Music

Men’s Choir:
Finish memorizing Billy Joel Music

Concert Choir:
Finish memorizing Billy Joel Music

Chamber Choir:
Finish memorizing Billy Joel Music


Fall Concert Performance
Our Fall Concert is quickly approaching! The concert will be held on the evening of Tuesday, September 10th at 7:00pm. Student call time is at 5:30pm in “Sunday Best” attire.  Admission to this concert is $5 for all adults, and free 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.

Fall Concert Final Rehearsal
There will be a required final rehearsal on Monday, September 9th 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 Fall Concert.  All students will be dismissed by 5pm.  Please remember that it is a requirement for all Grissom Choir members to participate in our final rehearsals.

All-City Choral Festival Auditions
Auditions for this year’s All-City Choral Festival are in two weeks!  SSAA Auditions will be held on Monday, September 16th, & SATB Auditions will be held on Tuesday, September 17th, both of which will be held at Lee HS directly after school.  Students, please ensure that you have a ride to and from the auditions, and are fully prepared with the following:

    1. All Music in its Folder
    2. Measures Numbered
    3. Parts learned via Practice Tracks (grissomchoir.com)

It is my expectation that all students that registered follow through with their commitment by practicing and auditioning.  We have 75 students auditioning this year, and I want every single one of these Grissom Choir members to be accepted.  Should there be any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out.


Sincerely,

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