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We are officially closed for Summer Break! Mr. Wheelock looks forward to seeing everyone back next school year!
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Next Week:
Monday, May 12th: 8th Grade Field Trip
Tuesday, May 13th: 7th Grade Field Trip
Wendesday, May 14th: 8th Grade Cross-Over - Required Performance 🎵
Future Events
May 21st: All Outstanding Assignments Due to Mr. Wheelock
May 22nd: Last Day of School
Required Performance: May 14th
Required Performance: May 14th
8th Grade Cross-Over
8th Grade Cross-Over
On Wednesday, May 14th all choir students will have their final performance of the school year. We will be performing as part of the 8th Grade Cross-Over ceremony on the evening of Wednesday, May 14th in the BCMS Main Gym. Students will wear "Sunday Best" attire (no shorts and t-shirts). More information regarding this performance will be sent home prior to the event.
Students are expected to arrive and be in place at 6 PM in the BCMS Main Gym.
The event will start promptly at 6:30 PM and should last 1 hour. Following the ceremony there will be a reception.
This is a REQUIRED performance and will serve as an important grade for the end of the school year.
Choir Earns Gold Medals at Solo Contest
Choir Earns Gold Medals at Solo Contest
On Thursday, May 1st many choir students participated in the CHISD Solo/Ensemble Contest. For this contest, the students sang a solo song from memory for our guest judge. A grand total of 23 students earned a Superior Rating of 1 and earned a medal for their solo performance. Way to go BCMS Choir Singers!
Grading:
Grading:
All students who performed their solos in the contest received a test grade of 100 for their solo preparation.
Students who did not perform their solos for the contest can schedule a time with Mr. Wheelock to make-up their solo performance. Failure to do so will result in a permanent grade of zero for the test grade in the gradebook.
End of Year "Choice" Project
End of Year "Choice" Project
All choir students are working in class on their end-of-year "choice" project videos. These videos are due to Mr. Wheelock at the end of next week (Friday, May 16th). Students may work either in groups or individually on this project.
Website Updates - "Members Area"
Website Updates - "Members Area"
The Choir Website has been recently updated with a brand new "Members Area". This section of the website is devoted to hosting resources specific to student members of the BCMS Choir program. To access this part of the website, look for the menu link titled "Member Login" at the top of the choir website. If viewing the website on a mobile browser, you might need to click the 3-lined menu icon to display the menu links.
Students can find resources on the Members Area such as:
CutTime account troubleshooting
Practice Tracks
Examples of fully marked Sheet Music
Sight-Reading Factory Login
All-Region Choir Resources
Solo & Ensemble Resources
The Choir Handbook
It is important to note that you will only be able to access the Members Area if you are logged in to google via your CHISD student google account. To check if you are logged in to google with the correct account, simply go to www.google.com and check the upper right side of the screen for you logged in account. See the screenshot below for an example of your google log in location:
Choir Fee
Choir Fee
All Choir Students are required to pay a supply fee of $20 as part of their membership of the BCMS Choir Program. This modest fee helps to offset the cost incurred by the choir program for supplies and services for each student. This fee also covers the cost of the choir t-shirt.
This fee is tracked in your student's CutTime account, and can be paid in Cash or online at MyPaymentsPlus. (Please note that MyPaymentsPlus payments may not be available until the spring semester.)
If you have additional questions or concerns regarding the choir fee, please email Mr. Wheelock at christopher.wheelock@chisd.net
Reoccurring Reminders
Reoccurring Reminders
Goodbye MakeMusic Cloud... Hello Sight Reading Factory
Goodbye MakeMusic Cloud... Hello Sight Reading Factory
Starting last week we switched the sight reading software used for recorded assignments. The new website being used is called Sight Reading Factory. This system better meets the needs of our singers and will allow for more accurate feedback for each student.
Students are being shown how to access this tool in choir class. There is a link to the website on their choir schoology page, or they can simply navigate to SightReadingFactory.com and log in from there. If a student forgets their log in information they can email Mr. Wheelock and he will reset it for them.
Moving forward, students will no longer need to log in to MakeMusic Cloud for assignments. All assignments will be hosted on Sight Reading Factory's website.
Introducing... CutTime
Introducing... CutTime
Exciting news - our Choir program is moving over to CutTime! Welcome to modern simplicity in managing your student’s participation in our program.
Stay informed without login hassles
Get reminded without inbox clutter
Expand your giving circle with a personalized touch
Please take 3 minutes to watch this awesome introduction video and see what’s in store for you.
What Happens Next - Your New CutTime Magic Link is On the Way
Be on the lookout for an SMS welcome message from CutTime via +1-844-385-8463. The message will come to your mobile device phone number we have on file for you via a ‘Magic Link’, which is uniquely personalized to you and secure. Once you receive the message with your CutTime Magic Link, you will gain access to your CutTime Portal Page where you can:
View Announcements
View and Subscribe to Events (such as rehearsals, games, performances, etc.)
View and Sign Up for Volunteer Opportunities within events
Check and Pay Account Balances
Solicit Donations and Fundraise
View and eSign Documents
View Inventory Assignments (instruments, garments, library, or equipment pieces)
If you do not yet have a mobile phone number on file with us (or if your number has changed) - please fill out this form to get your number added or updated: https://forms.gle/APPdXr1ZXtbG86eS7
Missed / Can’t Find Your CutTime Magic Link?
No worries, you can go to: https://app.gocuttime.com/guardian/resend-magic-link to resend it to your device on file. (Note - your student must use a different spot to resend their magic link which is: https://app.gocuttime.com/student/resend-magic-link)
Hit ‘Stop’ and Opted Out of CutTime Magic Link Messages by Mistake?
No biggie, you can go back to your last message from CutTime and reply with ‘UNSTOP’ to resume the messages whenever you want.
CutTime is a Game Changer for Our Program
Over the next year, we will see continuous new features, enhancements, and new services all hand crafted by a passionate team of former fine arts educators and booster leaders with incredible tech know-how. For more information on what this change means for you now and what is coming next visit their Welcome Parents-Guardians page here.
Thanks for all your support for our program! Feel free to get in touch with me if you have any other questions or feedback.
Choir Calendar
Choir Calendar
With our shift to CutTime, our previous calendar will no longer be used. All dates and events will be located on the CutTime calendar which can be accessed in your CutTime account. This calendar will show you only the specific events that are assigned to your singer. A public version of the calendar with all public events can be viewed on the choir website here.
Bessie Coleman MS Choir
Bessie Coleman MS Choir
Christopher Wheelock, director
Email: christopher.wheelock@chisd.net
Phone: (972) 293-4505 x8365
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