AgendaNov06

D. Mrs. Greggs- practice CDs (thanks to all who duplicated!); calendar changes (Nov. rehearsals extended to 3:30 effective next week; child will be excused at 3:15 if you drop me a note that 3:30 is a problem); chorus website & bulletin board are great info sources! Solo auditions for Dec. concerts by appt. now thru Dec. 1.

1. Formal Uniforms have been ordered. Boys’ will be in soon; girls’ will be in Dec. 4 at the latest. 4 larger-size extra dresses ordered for the Uniform Bank so girls can trade up if they grow. Formal Uniform Check Day is Dec. 7 for those ordering new dresses or Nov. 30 for everyone else. Earlier date due to recently scheduled performances week of Nov. 30 and holiday show Dec. 9 at SPHS. Goal= check everyone we can by Nov. 30 & allow extra time for new dresses to be hemmed. Reminder- DO NOT CUT dress or pants HEMS!!! Baste stitch or safety pin only. Hems must touch the top of the toe portion of the shoe.

2. Informal uniform check at Sing-a-Thon went well… 25 points- Biggest issue=wrong socks. Thanks 4 being prepared! Rechecks occurred today…

1. Thanks to all Volunteers! Grand total just under $2000- awesome in today’s economy! Proceeds go to children’s accounts & PPSBA general fund (50%/50%)

2. MINI-CONCERT - after only 4 rehearsals, overall grade= 78.8% C+- Strongest areas= bowing together & tone quality; weakest areas = stage presence (talking between songs, fidgeting, exiting risers quietly). Thanks parents for your honest feedback! Kids now have data on where they are and where they need to improve.

3. Musicianship tests- were returned to students Oct. 26. Those who scored >= 90% or better move on to study for level 2; those with less than 90% retake level 1 at spring sing-a-thon in February. Please encourage kids to look over study sheets in chorus notebooks periodically. Thanks to all who graded!

A. Need of the Month- colored copy paper; USB key; Crayola fat magic markers; glitter glue.
Wish List- scanner/copier/printer for music room office.

a. Concert program book Advertisement- winter ad forms will go home Nov. 12 with Nov. 30 return deadline. Anyone wishing to publish an ad or well-wisher sentence may do so at listed prices.

b. Recorder sales- volunteer needed to check in daily in Nov. to fill orders- Mrs. Greggs will train you.

D. Holiday Concert for PPE Parents & Families- Wed. Dec. 9 at 7pm at SPHS- choristers arrive no later than 6:15pm in formal uniforms. Bring recorders and an unwrapped toy to help local needy children. Theme= “Winter Wonderful!” Traditional choral music, music for December holidays, and winter favorites in a concert/ sing-along format. Help needed- see sign-up sheet.

E. School Winter Sing-Along shows Dec. 16- help needed with supervision. Formal uniforms. Same show as Dec. 9.

F. WinterFest Performance at Ft. Lauderdale Airport week of Nov. 30- chaperones needed (day trip, level 1 clearance required)- sign up if you’d like to come (no exact date yet, 1^st choice is Dec. 4) Informal uniforms. Excerpts of Dec. 9 show.

*I WOULD LIKE TO CHAPERONE THE WINTERFEST PERFORMANCE FIELD TRIP TO FT. LAUDERDALE AIRPORT THE WEEK OF NOV. 30- PLEASE CONTACT ME WHEN DETAILS ARE ARRANGED: (PLEASE PRINT!)*
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JOB DESCRIPTION

VOLUNTEERS

BOYS’ CUMMERBUNDS & BOWTIES:

· FIT TO BOYS DURING REHEARSAL PRIOR TO SHOW (BY FLDR #);

· DISTRIBUTE NIGHT OF SHOW (BOYS KEEP BAGGIES IN THEIR POCKETS DURING SHOW AND RETURN SET IN BAGGIE AFTER SHOW);

· COLLECT AND ACCOUNT FOR C&B’S AFTER SHOW;

· REFOLD AND REPLACE IN BAGGIES.

PROPS- TAKE CARE OF ALL PROPS FOR SHOW-

BRING TO SPHS, SET UP BEFORE SHOW,

COLLECT AFTER SHOW, AND

RETURN ITEMS TO PPE MUSIC ROOM.

REFRESHMENTS- ORGANIZE AND IMPLEMENT

PROGRAM DISTRIBUTION- HIGH SCHOOLERS?

50/50 RAFFLE???

STAGE DECORATIONS- PURCHASE 2 DOZEN POINSETTIA PLANTS FOR FRONT OF STAGE (FOR REIMBURSEMENT);

PUT UP WHITE HOLIDAY LIGHTS ALONG STAGE FRONT;

SET UP CANDY CAN PROPS AND GINGERBREAD GIRL/BOY ON STAGE AND RETURN ITEMS TO PPE AFTER SHOW;;

RETURN PLANTS TO PPE AFTER SHOW FOR REUSE ON 12/16- THESE ARE THEN GIFTED TO PPE PEOPLE WHO HELP THE CHORUS

HATS- COUNT & CHECK CONDITION OF SANTA HATS FOR SHOW; DISTRIBUTE HOLIDAY HATS AT SHOW AND RECOLLECT AFTER SHOW- USE SPRAY TO SANITIZE

STAGE MOM- WATCH SHOW FROM SIDE STAGE AND ASSIST ANYONE IN NEED.

Boys cummerbunds & bowties

Hats

Props

Stage mom

Stage decorations