This WEek in Choir: Week 20

Good Afternoon Grissom Choir,


We had a great first week back after Winter Break.  All of our choirs are already sounding wonderful on their Spring Concert repertoire, and I am excited for what this semester holds for Grissom Choir students!


This Week in Choir…

Women’s Choir:
Scale Reviews
Continue learning Sing Out, My Soul & TaReKiTa
Begin learning The Echo

Men’s Choir:
Scale Reviews
Music Theory Review
Continue learning Cantate Domino & “Go” Said The Star
Begin learning Firefly Darkness

Concert Choir:
Continue learning Dies Irae, Hush!, & Shenandoah
Begin learning Storm, the Alma Mater, & Invictus

Chamber Choir:
Music Theory Review
Continue learning Laus Trinitati, Rest, & Nachtwache No. 2, & Time
Begin learning Fá Ana canzona & Sicut locutus est
Begin reviewing O Clap Your Hands, Lullaby
Begin learning Alma Mater, The Lord Bless You & Keep You, & Invictus


Grissom Choir Apparel
Starting this week, I will be offering up remaining apparel items to students that miss the sign-up deadline for both our T-Shirt & Sweatshirt for this school year

Grissom Choir Sweatpants Orders
This year, Grissom Choir will be selling sweatpants to match with this year’s sweatshirt design.  This will be an additional $25 per individual who wishes to order (NOT included in the Basic Support Fee).  Orders will be taken through this coming week, of which the deadline to submit is Friday, January 17th!  Visit www.grissomchoir.com/merchandise to order today!

NYC Performance Tour Rehearsals
Travelers, we will begin preparations for our upcoming NYC Performance Tour via rehearsals starting this week!  All Tenors & Basses will rehearse every Tuesday during Advisory, while all Sopranos & Altos will rehearse every Friday during Advisory.  An email will be sent out to all teachers on each of these days regarding your attendance.

Pizza & Pop Auditions
Auditions for our annual Pizza & Pop Showcase are coming up in 4 weeks, on the afternoon of Friday, February 7th from 4:00-6:30, with the actual event being on Friday, February 21st @ 6:00pm.  For those interested in auditioning, we will speak in class concerning the criteria and what is expected out of you.  I highly encourage any and all Grissom Choir students to audition for this evening of dinner & music.  All Student Audition Information can be found on our website at www.grissomchoir.com/pizzapop, along with the Audition Form!

Pizza & Pop Ticket RSVP
All friends and family members of Grissom Choir students are invited to join us for Pizza & Pop, located in Wesley Hall at Trinity United Methodist Church on Friday, February 21st at 6:00pm!  1 Ticket @ $15.00 each (sold at the door, cash & card accepted) includes a "showcase" style performance evening featuring our multi-talented Grissom Choir students, along with 2 slices of Pizza, a drink, chips, & dessert.  All attendees are required to RSVP by Wednesday, February 19th in order to attend.  Please visit www.grissomchoir.com/pizzapop to reserve your dinner & entertainment today!


Sincerely,

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