Reoccuring Rehearsal Dates - After School Practice
All choir students participate in after school choir rehearsals once a week to extend their music techniques and combine with additional choir students. Rehearsals are required, but accommodations can be made based upon schedule conflicts and other activities students are involved in. Students will need to demonstrate a steady frequency of attending rehearsals to attend events and ensure they're prepared for performances. Students who are involved in sports or other clubs and activities will need to plan their schedules to fairly balance both. All student must be picked up on time after the conclusion of the rehearsal in the front of the school. Please plan accordingly.
2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, & 4th Grade Students Only
Tuesday Rehearsals - 3:10pm - 3:45pm in the Choir Room
5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, & 8th Grade Students Only
Wednesday Rehearsals - 3:10pm - 4:00pm in the Choir Room
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EVENT CALENDAR - Updated as information is acquired and finalized.
Last Update --> 11/20/2025
Any new events and information will be updated as soon as Mr. Hammersmith is made aware of the arrangements.
"If Mr. Hammersmith knows about it, it's on this website!"
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All work, events, and competitions have been completed for the school year! Thank you everyone for a great school year and we'll be updating everything on here as we get closer to the beginning of the 2025 - 2026 school year! Have a great summer break!
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12/03/2025 - Winter Choir Concert @ Canyon Ridge School - All Choirs (Required Performance for All Choir Members)
Date: December 03, 2025
Time: 6:00pm (See the schedule below)
Location: Canyon Ridge School in the Café
Attire: Canyon Ridge Choir Shirt or Black Shirt and Blue Jeans (no holes) with Sneakers. Students may wear additional red or green flare to celebrate the holiday season.
Information: All choir students will be presenting their winter concert to present their progress for the first part of the school year. All choir students from each choir program will be attending and it's open to the public.
Schedule for the Evening Performance
3:00pm - 4:00pm - 2nd through 4th grade students may return home to prepare for the concert. All 5th through 8th grade students will be staying for their usual after school rehearsal.
4:00pm - 5:00pm - 5th through 8th grade students may return home to change and eat dinner if they choose. Students may bring their own dinner or snacks with them, but no food deliveries. Students are welcome to stay and help setup the performance area. Risers, sound equipment, and audience area will be setup. All the help is welcomed!
5:00pm - 5:15pm - All choir students return to Canyon Ridge and enter through the Café doors. Audience members must remain outside during this time.
5:15pm - 5:50pm - All choir students will participate in a choir dress rehearsal and balance the sound. Students will check-in for attendance at this time which registers their grade for the evening. Audience members will remain outside during this time.
5:50pm - 6:00pm - Doors open to the public. It's open seating.
6:00pm - 6:40pm - Concert Time! We expect the performance to last approximately 40 minutes.
6:40pm - 7:00pm - All students are requested to help return everything back to the choir room before departing. Many hands make light work and we all can go home soon!
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12/11/2025 - Winter Wonderland @ Canyon Ridge School - All Choirs (Required Performance for All Choir Members)
Date: 5:00pm - (See the schedule below)
Location: Canyon Ridge School (Various locations)
Attire: Christmas/Holiday Themed Clothing or Canyon Ridge Choir Shirt
Information: All choir students will be presenting their winter concert music along with Christmas/Holiday themed music. Audiences will be encouraged to sing along with the choir in a Caroling Style. Students will be required to sign up for a certain amount of Caroling Events to receive their participation for this event. There will be time for studnets to go enjoy the festivities as well.
A detailed schedule of the day will be published here once the times have been anounced by the coordinator.
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02/27/2026 - Show Choir Competition Practice @ Shadow Ridge High School - (Show Choir Students Only)
Date: February 27, 2026
Location: Shadow Ridge High School (10909 N Perryville Rd. Surprise, AZ 85388)
Attire: Canyon Ridge Apparel, Shorts, and Sneakers (Dresscode Appropriate)
Information: All show choir students have the opportunity to participate in a show choir ensemble hosted by Shadow Ridge High School. More information on this event will be available as we get closer.
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03/03/2026 - Musical Theater Night (5th Grade & 6th Grade Musical Theater Students Only - Required Event)
Date: March 03, 2026
Time: 6:00pm Performance (See detailed schedule below)
Location: Canyon Ridge School Café
Attire: Costume (for actors) or All Black (stage crew and technicians)
Information: Students develop a performance of a theater production. Students will need an costume appropriate to their character or role. Please observe the schedule below for the evening performance:
3:00pm - Students are released from school. Students involved in the production should head directly to the Music Room 307/308.
3:00pm - 3:15pm - Students may have a snack and get changed as needed.
3:15pm - 4:00pm - Students and director setup the stage and Café space for the performance.
4:00pm - 5:45pm - Students rehearse the production as one large group on the stage with sound and lights. Our goal is to rehearse the production 2 - 3 times without stopping for consistency. Students will take their position before 5:45pm.
5:45pm - 6:00pm - Audence is welcomed into the Café for seating. All performers will be at their position.
6:00pm - 6:45pm - Performance of the 5th & 6th Grade Production.
6:45pm - 7:00pm - Students help clear the stage and return materials back to the Music Room before departing.
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03/04/2026 - Musical Theater Night (7th & 8th Grade Musical Theater Students Only - Required Event)
Date: March 04, 2026
Time: 6:00pm Performance (See detailed schedule below)
Location: Canyon Ridge School Café
Attire: Costume (for actors) or All Black (stage crew and technicians)
Information: Students develop a performance of a theater production. Students will need an costume appropriate to their character or role. Please observe the schedule below for the evening performance:
3:00pm - Students are released from school. Students involved in the production should head directly to the Music Room 307/308.
3:00pm - 3:15pm - Students may have a snack and get changed as needed.
3:15pm - 4:00pm - Students and director setup the stage and Café space for the performance.
4:00pm - 5:45pm - Students rehearse the production as one large group on the stage with sound and lights. Our goal is to rehearse the production 2 - 3 times without stopping for consistency. Students will take their position before 5:45pm.
5:45pm - 6:00pm - Audence is welcomed into the Café for seating. All performers will be at their position.
6:00pm - 6:45pm - Performance of the 7th & 8th Grade Production.
6:45pm - 7:00pm - Students help clear the stage and return materials back to the Music Room before departing.
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03/07/2026 - Festival of the Arts @ Valley Vista High School - All Choirs (Required Performance for All Choir Members)
Date: March 07, 2026
Location: The Vista Center for Performing Arts - 15660 N Parkview Pl, Surprise, AZ 85379
Attire: Canyon Ridge Choir Shirt, Jeans or Shorts (depending on the weather), and Sneakers
Information: Dysart School District has the pleasure of hosting a Festival of the Arts for all performing and visual arts in the district. All choirs are required to perform at a specific time on a stage during the event. Students will meet Mr. Hammersmith at a designated spot, warm-up, and perform their music for the community. Before and after the performance, students and families are welcome to attend the festival activities. More information will be presented when the coordinators have completed the planning.
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04/11/2026 - Arizona Middle School All-State Choir - (Advanced Choir Students - Nomination Based Attendance)
Date: April 11, 2026
Location: TBA
Attire: Canyon Ridge Choir Shirt, Jeans or Shorts (depending on the weather, and Sneakers. Professional all black for the performance.
Information: Students have the opportunity to be nominated and participate in the Arizona Middle School All-State choir. Students will attend a day-long clinic and perform in the late afternoon. This is a unique and rare opportunity if students are accepted. Students who are interested will need to demonstrate correct techniques and dedication to attend this event. It's rated the top choir of the state for the middle school age level. More information will become available as the year progresses and the coordinators develop the schedule.
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04/16/2026 - Canyon Ridge School Kindergarten, 1st, & 2nd Grade Performance (All 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Grade Choir Members)
Date: April 16, 2026
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Willow Canyon High School Auditorium
Attire: Choir students should wear their Canyon Ridge Choir shirt, shorts, and sneakers.
Information: As tradition, the Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and 2nd Grade classes have their annual performance to demonstrate their musical skills in a performance opportunity. This year, 2nd grade will have the opportunity to sing in choir with our expanded program. In addition to the 2nd grade performance, 3rd and 4th grade choir members will be invited to sing a few of the choir selections they've prepared this school year. This will celebrate the 2nd grade students who took the extra step in 2nd grade to add more music to their lives. More information regarding this event will be presented as we confirm details with the performance venue.
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CANYON RIDGE SCHOOL 2026 CHOIR TOUR
The choir tour is our time to celebrate our accomplishments for the school year. This includes a 4-part series of performances for the school, community, and other choirs. This demonstrates learning to present music in varying locations, shaping concerts for different audiences, and adjusting to the challenges presented during a performance. Students who also wish to travel in the upper level choir will have the opportunity to present their work to a professional judging panel. As the details unfold for this trip, please reserve the dates below and we'll present information to you as soon as we can:
04/29/2026 - CRS Choir Tour School Performance & Community Performances - Advanced Choir Only (5th - 8th)
05/01/2026 - CRS Choir Clinic at a University for a work session and professional development - Advanced Choir Only (5th - 8th)
05/02/2026 - CRS Choir Tour Competition Performance in Phoenix, AZ - All Choir Members (2nd - 8th)
05/06/2026 - CRS Choir Tour Final Performance - CRS Café - All Choir Students (2nd - 8th)
*Note - Students who wish to attend the Music in the Parks Competition on May 2nd will require payment to attend. Those prices will be published as soon as the trip costs have been set. We estimate approximately $100 per student which covers transportation, competition fees, music, park pass, and chaperone assistance for the entire day. We'll be providing fundraising opportunities to cover the remainder costs. Please note that no student should feel they can't attend competition because of financial restrictions.
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2025 - 2026 Anticipated Concert and Event Schedule (Tentative or Haven't Been Placed in the schedule above. Once more details are received, we'll update this page.
03/13/2026 & 04/14/2026 - Monsoon Madness Show Choir Competition - TBA - Valley Vista High School
05/19/2026 - Canyon Ridge School 8th Grade Promotion - (5th --> 7th Grade Choir students performance).
This schedule will be updated as the next school year begins.