Chorus 2023-2024
When does chorus meet to rehearse?
Chorus meets as one giant ensemble on Thursday mornings from 8:25-9:15. Be sure your child has their chorus binder if they've brought it home.
When does the chorus get to perform?
We only have two concerts each year and they are MANDATORY so please plan accordingly. Nothing makes me sadder than a student who puts in months of effort and isn't able to sing with the group and for an audience. Parents, I count on you to prioritize this so everyone - students, families, and friends - can enjoy the best performance possible. Mark your calendars!!
CONCERT DATES
Wednesday, Jan. 24 - Winter Concert at Glenbrook Middle School 7 PM
Snow date Thursday, Jan.
Wednesday, May 29 - Spring Concert at Glenbrook Middle School 7 PM
Students will need to arrive by 6:45 to check-in, warm up, and find their spots on the steps.
What should singers wear to their concerts?
Students should plan to wear concert dress which is white tops, black shoes, and black bottoms (pants or at least knee-length skirts because the chorus sits on steps during the concert). Any student may wear a fun tie if they'd like to. :)
Warm-Ups
Fall Semester & Winter Concert
The Dum Dum Song
A traditional song of unknown origins
I Love the Mountains
This is a simple repeating melody that we will put together into a round or cannon where we all sing the same thing at different times.
Paddy Works On the Railway
A 19th century folksong lamenting the lives of the Irish men who labored to build our countries railroad system. We only do a few of the verses as they can get a bit salty as they go!
If I Were a Fish
An internet sensation by Corook and Olivia Barton who celebrate all sorts of fish!
Lyrics & Ukulele Chords
Kalanta For the New Year
A Greek folksong celebrating Saint Basil who cared for the poor. Arranged by Malcolm Dalglish
Spring Semester & Spring Concert
My Own Superhero
By Shawna Edwards
This Pretty Planet
A beautiful round by Tom Chapin that lets young voices shine
The Lion Sleeps Tonight
The Last Shanty
A tale of the modern sailor
Waltzing Matilda
2022-2023
2022-2023
Concert Dates and Concert Attire - Email sent home Thursday, Sep. 8, 2022
So far it's looking like we should be able to have our first rehearsal together next Friday during the last block of their day from 2:00-2:45. Scheduling is proving to be a bit sticky this year so I will let you know if anything changes. We do have three concert dates planned for the year and they are as follows:
Wednesday, Jan. 18 - Winter Concert at Glenbrook Middle School 7 PM
Tuesday, Mar. 14 - All-District Choral Festival at LHS 7 PM
Wednesday, May 31 - Spring Concert at Glenbrook Middle School 7 PM
Students will need to arrive a bit earlier to check-in, warm up, and find their spots and I'll remind singers of the arrival time as the concerts get closer.
Students should plan to wear concert dress which is white tops and black bottoms (pants or at least knee-length skirts). Any student may wear a tie if they'd like to. :)
2022 - 2023
Singing at the high school during our Family and Friends Choral Festival
"Dodi Li" - a spirited love song in Hebrew from The Song of Solomon
"The Sleigh" - a lively song in the Russian style (A la Russe)
"The Witch of Wostow"
"Yonder Come Day" - based on the traditional Georgia Sea Island song
"Flying Free" - a beautiful ballad about each of us learning to be free
We'll learn these next 2 to use at the Family and Friends Concert on March 14
"Come and Sing" by Paul Hindemith
"Give Us Hope" by Jim Papoulis
Music for our Spring Concert May 31
"Chariot's Comin'" by Don Besig and Nancy Price
"Flying Free" by Don Besig
"Rockin' Robin" by Bobby Day
2021 - 2022
"This Pretty Planet"
in a 2 part round - recorded on Friday, December 3, 2021
IMG_1051.MOVWe'll also probably do "Sweet Betsy From Pike" but I don't have a good video for that one...