This Week in Choir: Week 2

Good Afternoon Grissom Choir,

We had an EXCELLENT first week of school in Grissom Choir! The energy, enthusiasm, and talent our students have already demonstrated in class have made me incredibly excited for everything this school year has in store.  Please be sure to read through this week’s update carefully, as it contains important information regarding our upcoming Grissom Choir Parent Meeting, along with several important reminders and deadlines for all choir students and families.


This Week in Choir…

Women’s Choir:
Voicing & Music Theory Review
Begin learning Michael Jackson Music
Finish Up Show & Tell

Concert Choir:
Music Theory Review
Continue learning Michael Jackson Music
Music Theory Review

Chamber Choir:
Music Theory Review
Continue learning Michael Jackson Music
Continue review The National Anthem


This Week in Choir
Each week, I will send an email titled “This Week in Choir,” which will direct you to the Grissom Choir Weekly Newsletter on our website. The newsletter outlines each class’s objectives for the week, highlights upcoming events, and includes any additional announcements related to Grissom Choir. Returning families, please make sure all of your contact information—especially your email address—is current in My Music Office so you can continue receiving these weekly updates. New families will learn how to set up and update their information during the Grissom Choir Parent Meeting.

Grissom Choir Parent Meeting
We would like to welcome all Grissom Choir students and parents to our required Choral Parents Meeting THIS COMING Tuesday, August 11th, at 6:00 p.m. in the Auditorium. During this meeting, we will review the Choral Handbook in its entirety and discuss all important information regarding participation in the Grissom Choir program, including expectations, procedures, events, communication, and student responsibilities. Attendance is required for every Grissom Choir student and at least one parent or guardian, regardless of whether the student is enrolled in choir during the Fall semester, the Spring semester, or both. Please plan accordingly, as this meeting contains essential information for all members of our program. New choir members will also be measured and fitted for their choir uniform during the meeting.

Grissom Choir Handbook & Acknowledgment Form
The Grissom Choir Handbook was sent home with each student this week. Please ensure that both students and parents/guardians carefully read the handbook and submit the Digital Handbook Acknowledgement Form by our required Parent Meeting on August 11th. Completion of the Digital Handbook Acknowledgement Form serves as a 50-point Formative Assessment in PowerSchool for all students. To access both the handbook and the acknowledgement form, please visit www.grissomchoir.com/handbook.

Basic Support Fee & Fundraising
At our Parent Meeting, we will discuss the annual Basic Support Fee for all Grissom Choir students and officially kick off our first fundraiser of the year, which is designed to help offset this cost. Additional information about the Basic Support Fee can be found in the Grissom Choir Handbook that will be sent home with all students. We ask that families either make a payment toward the Basic Support Fee or establish a payment plan at the Parent Meeting. Families who wish to use fundraising proceeds toward this fee are welcome to do so after speaking with our Treasurer.

Remind
It is required that all Grissom Choir students, and their parents/guardians, join the NEW Grissom Choir Remind by August 11th. Instructions and class codes can be found in the Grissom Choir Handbook, on our website, and in the Schoology presentation. Parents/guardians should join the same Remind class as their student using the information provided. To access the Remind codes on our website, visit www.grissomchoir.com/about, scroll to the Remind section, and join the class that corresponds with the student’s schedule. Completion of this requirement serves as a 50-point Formative Assessment in PowerSchool for all students.

All-City Registration Deadline
The registration deadline for this year’s All-City Choral Festival Auditions is our required Parent Meeting on August 11th. Because of this quick turnaround, students who wish to audition should complete their registration as soon as possible by visiting www.grissomchoir.com/allcity
.We will discuss the All-City Choral Festival in greater detail during choir classes this week, including the audition process, rehearsal schedule, and performance expectations. All-City Auditions are open to every Grissom Choir student, regardless of whether they are enrolled in the Fall semester, the Spring semester, or both.

Grissom Choir 2027 T-Shirts
Orders for this year’s Grissom Choir t-shirt are now LIVE on our website at www.grissomchoir.com/merchandise! The cost of one t-shirt is included in each student’s Basic Support Fee. Additional t-shirts, as well as t-shirts for parents, family members, and supporters, may be purchased for $10 each. The online order form will remain open through Tuesday, August 11th, so be sure to place your order before the deadline!

Sheet Sale Fundraiser
We will kick off our annual Sheet Sale Fundraiser at our Parent Meeting on August 11th, and it will run for two full weeks! This fundraiser has consistently been a great success for students who have participated in the past, and I encourage all students to take advantage of this opportunity to raise money toward their Basic Support Fee and other Grissom Choir-related expenses, including All-City, All-State Pizza & Pop, and Solo & Ensemble.  Additional information about the fundraiser can be found at www.grissomchoir.com/fundraisers and will also be sent home with each student during the coming week. For those who choose to participate, all order forms & payments should be returned to the Grissom Choir Money Box no later than Wednesday, August 26th.


Sincerely,