Congratulations to the following choir beasts for their outstanding work leading the pack this week!
6th: Vanessa Castillo, Jacob Sheridan, Jimena Figueroa
7th: Kayla Freshour, Morgan Hunsberger, Madison Kliewer
8th: Ella Hoefer, Alexis Kline
One of our 8th Grade Choir students, Kyle Deal, represented Northridge Middle School and the NMS Choirs as part of the All-State Middle School Honor’s Choir at the IMEA Conference in Fort Wayne the weekend before last. Kyle was selected as a member of the group after submitting a rigorous audition to the organization back in October. He and around 150 other students from middle schools across the state prepared 7 pieces of music outside of the regular school day (as well as over their Christmas break) and then came together to rehearse as a full choir the day before their performance in front of nearly 2000 music teachers and parents! He and all of the students did a fantastic job and we are very proud of his accomplishment! Way to be a beast Kyle!!
In case your child has difficulty bringing things home to you…here is a copy of an important letter we are sending out tomorrow. Enjoy!Choir Parent Letter for Jan. 16
The high school musical director (Ellen Augustine) 574-825-2142 is on the hunt for a very good pianist (Adult) to play for the musical Wizard of Oz. Pianist needs to be able to read a score well and be available evenings in January and a few weeks in February. Payment and schedule may be discussed. Please call or email Mrs. Augustine (augustine@mcsin-k12.org) ASAP if interested. Thank you!
Thanks to Mrs. Amy Gilbert we caught some great moments at Saturday’s Concert. Below is a link to all of the amazing photos she took, but here are a few that caught our eye!
CHRISTMAS CONCERT PHOTO LINK CLICK HERE!
As of today, we have collected enough money to pay for a meal for every child on Saturday! We have been overwhelmed with the generosity of our choir families. Thank you for assisting us in this endeavor. Throwing dinner for 400 children is not an easy task, and your gracious giving has made it possible. Thank you!!!
In case your copy doesn’t make it home to you, here’s a sneak peak!
Click here –>Parent Letter for December 7
Christmas Concert Tickets for Saturday, Dec. 16 at 4:30 and 7 p.m. are on sale now in the choir classes. Tickets are $2. Get’em while they are still available 🙂 The Holly Jolly Christmas Concert will be AMAZING! We can’t wait, and we are in it! 🙂
All entries for ISSMA 2018 will be due (with payment) by Wednesday, 11/29 at 8:30 a.m. Please send these entries in with your child or drop them off by the deadline so that we can submit the NMS registration on time. Thank you!
A letter went home today with some Christmas concert information. In case it doesn’t make it into your hands …here’s a copy just for you!
Dear Choir Parents, November 27, 2017
Our Christmas Concerts are just a few weeks away. More details will follow as we draw closer but here are a few details to get you started.
*We give two concerts to accommodate the huge crowds we have each year.
*Our dress rehearsal will take place Wednesday, December 13 from 3:05- 5:45 p.m. (Knight Light Show Choir will rehearse until 6:30 p.m.) Our shows will take place Saturday, December 16th at 4:30 and 7:00 p.m. We will be serving each of our performers a Subway dinner in between the two shows. (Donations appreciated!)
*All Choir students are expected to participate in both shows and the dress rehearsal. If you have a conflict please submit a conflict form by Friday, Dec. 1st so that your child can receive an excused absence and the make-up Essay Assignment to do in lieu of singing in the mandatory rehearsal and performances.
*There will be a tech rehearsal for ONLY students who are involved in a “special” (ensembles, soloists, dancers, and Knight Lights) on Tuesday, December 12 from 3:05 – 5:45 p.m. Knight Lights will rehearse until 6:30 p.m.
*Concert tickets cost $2 and will go on sale next week in choir class. Students purchase tickets at the beginning of each choir class. Tickets may also be purchased in the NMS front office at noon or at the end of the school day. Please do not try to purchase tickets in the a.m. because the office is swamped getting students the help that they need.
*Chaperones, Locker Deco moms, and our Photographers receive two free tickets. Please let your child know which show you would like your free tickets for, and have them pick the tickets up for you in advance of the concert. We often sell out one -if not both concerts!!
*Phone moms will be making reminder calls soon. Please check the sign up genius on the choir website if you have forgotten what volunteer positions you signed up for.
*We will now begin accepting dinner donations to help pay for feeding the 400 or so kids. Please send cash or checks payable to NMS between now and December 12th.
*We sell really cool DVD’s of the Christmas Concert so save your pennies. They are $18 and have multiple camera shots to catch the kids doing their amazing performances. DVD’s can be purchased after each show.
*Kids will wear their black and white choir attire. But they will be allowed to add some “Christmas accessories” such as Santa Hats, garland, Elf ears, tree ornaments, etc. during the Finale.
The kids are working so hard and are excited to show you a Holly Jolly Christmas Program you’ll remember for years to come! So, save the date! See you soon!
Mrs. Armington and Mr. Norwood
Northridge Middle School Choirs 