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The GMS Choir is an opportunity for 6-8th grade students to sing together! Singers in this ensemble will rehearse February-May and perform at an evening concert in May.
Rehearsals
Starting on February 22, 2027, GMS Choir members will rehearse before school once a week:
Mondays - 7:15-8:00am - Girls (last names A-K)
Tuesdays - 7:15-8:00am - Girls (last names L-Z)
Wednesdays - 7:15-8:00am - Boys
All singers will meet for a combined rehearsal the week of the concert. Details will be emailed out in advance.
Attendance
When preparing for performances, rehearsal attendance is a necessity. In order to participate in performances, students must have no more than 1 absence for the rehearsal period. We start singing at 7:15am, so it is best to arrive 5 minutes before rehearsal starts.
Sharing with Sports
GMS Coaches and I encourage students to participate in both sports and music, and we are willing to share time. Volleyball and Basketball usually practice before school every other week. On choir mornings, students should leave sports practice a couple minutes early to change and be at choir rehearsal by 7:30am. It is the student's responsibility to let Mr. Avery and the coaches know that they are involved in both activities.
Performances
The GMS Choir will participate in the following performances:
GMS Concert - Tuesday, May 11, 2027 at 7:00pm in the GMS gym
Adventureland Performance - Saturday, May 8, 2027 (This is an all-day event at Adventureland Park outside Des Moines, IA. 7th and 8th graders who have participated in a singing class sometime during the year will be invited to participate in this trip.)
Performance Attire
GMS Choir members will wear GMS Vocal Music T-shirts with black pants and black shoes for performances. T-shirts can be purchased from Mr. Avery for $10 (checks payable to GMS). Students are responsible for finding the rest of the outfit.
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