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 --> 03/08/2026
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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04/02/2026 - Dysart Choir Night @ Arizona Diamondbacks Stadium (Optional Event)
Date: April 02, 2026
Location: Chase Stadium Downtown Phoenix
Attire: Canyon Ridge Choir Shirt, Jeans or Shorts (depending on the weather), and Sneakers
Information: Students have the opportunity to sing the National Anthem on the Chase Stadium Field. Students and families will need to purchase tickets prior to the game to participate in this event. Students must be accompanied by an adult during the game and when they watch the game. Students will be with Mr. Hammersmith during the National Anthem performance only. For each ticket sold, Canyon Ridge Choir receives a portion of the ticket amount. A more detailed schedule is located below. Please purchase your tickets with the link provided below as well.
Please note: Chase stadium is a cash-less stadium and only see through bags are permitted. Students may bring a throw-away see-through water bottle.
TO PURCHASE TICKETS: https://www.gofevo.com/s/other/canyon26?purl=896a68ec8f47
SCHEDULE:
5:00pm - Gates open at Chase Stadium Downtown. Please stay with your family until you've connected with Mr. Hammersmith.
5:15pm - Meet Mr. Hammersmith outside of Gate J (located on the East Side of the Stadium). You may enter through any gate, but we gather together around Gate J. Please allow extra time for parking, walking, and getting through security.
Once your student is with Mr. Hammersmith, you may go to your seats and enjoy the pre-game and the performance.
Because of traffic this time of day:
If Mr. Hammersmith isn't present because of traffic and parking, please meet by Gate J and wait by the other choir members. Mr. Hammersmith will be along as soon as traffic allows.
If you're late to this meeting time, you're still able to join us. The choir will most likely be by Gate J until about 5:45pm - 6:00pm approximately.
5:20pm - Students are rehearsing together for the performance by Gate J. After their rehearsal, students will stay with me until after their performance.
6:25pm - Approximate time students perform the National Anthem on the Field!
6:30pm - Pick up all student by Gate J where students were dropped off. Mr. Hammersmith will bring them to Gate J for you to pick them up. Once students have been picked up, they must stay with their families for the rest of the event!
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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.
SCHEDULE: A detailed schedule will be provided once the coordinators of the event present us our schedule.
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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:
04/23/2026 - CRS Choir Tour - Community Performances & Clinic @ Canyon Ridge School - Advanced Choir Only (5th - 8th)
9:00am - 2:00pm - Community Performances and Lunch.
2:30pm - 4:00pm - Clinic held at Canyon Ridge School with the Clinician.
04/27/2026 - CRS Choir Tour School Performance - Beginning Choir & Advanced Choir Only (2nd - 8th)
Schedule for this date:
7:55am - 8:30am - Students arrive to school, drop off their backpacks in the choir room and head to the gym.
8:30am - 9:15am - Performance in the CRS Gym for the K-2 Students and any other classes who wish to attend.
9:15am - All students return to their classrooms for the remainder of the school day.
05/06/2026 - CRS Choir Tour Final Performance - CRS Café - All Choir Students (2nd - 8th)
Schedule for this date:
3:00pm - 4:00pm - Advanced Choir Final Rehearsal before the concert. Students performing in the concert should be in attendance.
4:00pm - 5:00pm - Students setup the CRS Café for the performance. Sound equipment and risers are needed.
5:00pm - 5:45pm - Mandatory sound check in the CRS Café with final notes for the performance.
5:45pm - 6:00pm - Doors open to the public.
6:00pm - Performance in the CRS Café!
6:40pm - Expected conclusion of the concert. All advanced choir students, please help to reset the stage and the music room before departing.
05/09/2026 - CRS Choir Tour Competition Performance in Phoenix, AZ - All Choir Members (2nd - 8th)
Schedule for this date:
PLEASE NOTE*: All students must receive transportation on their own for this event due to this being a local event. Please consider attending the competition to observe the students' hard work and show your support. The competition is free to attend as an audience.
Also note we'll be performing during lunch time so ensure you have a good meal before arriving to the high school for the competition. There will be no time to eat or have snacks during the competition time.
10:00am - 10:15am - All choir students will arrive at the Sandra Day O'Connor High School Auditorium for check-in and directions.
Address for the High School: 25250 N. 35th Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85083
10:15am - 10:45am - Students get final directions and prep for where they need to go, use the restrooms, etc.
10:45am - 10:55am - Beginning Choir lines up with Mr. Hammersmith. Advanced choir heads to the auditorium with chaperones and our audience.
10:55am - 11:20am - Warm-Up time for Beginning Choir only.
11:20am - Beginning Choir performance on the Main Auditorium Stage.
11:40am - Beginning Choir departs the stage and heads into the main auditorium to support the Advanced Choir. Advanced Choir joins Mr. Hammersmith in the hall to prepare for their warm-up time.
11:45am - 12:10pm - Warm-Up time for Advanced Choir only.
12:10pm - Advanced Choir performance on the Main Auditorium Stage.
12:20pm - Advanced Choir departs the stage and heads outside. Beginning Choir joins the Advanced Choir outside.
Any parent planning on taking their student home at this time may do so. Please check in with Mr. Hammersmith to notify him that you're departing before leaving.
12:30pm - All CRS Choir students may depart either for home or to Hurricane Harbor.
12:45pm - All CRS Choir students attending Hurricane Harbor should meet Mr. Hammersmith at the gate at this time.
Address for Hurricane Harbor: 4243 W. Pinnacle Peak Rd, Glendale, AZ 85310.
Your tickets will be available at this time only! Each family will have a specific type of ticket you purchased. Different tickets won't be available since they're pre-purchased. If you wish to purchase a ticket, but didn't before hand, please see the gate agent for access to the park.
1:00pm - Students will be departing with their families or chaperone for the park experience! Students who purchased a meal plan may take advanced of their meal at that time and those looking for lunch may do so as well at the various food options.
3:00pm - Students with a chaperone will check in with Mr. Hammersmith. I'll be in communication with Chaperones to where that location is. Most likely towards the entrance.
4:45pm - Students will gather together to attend the award ceremony located at the Red Rock Ravine Catering Grove.
5:00pm - The award ceremony will begin!
5:30pm - The award ceremony will likely be finished. Please be in contact with your student for pickup.
As we get closer, we'll provide any other details that are necessary including weather updates, attire updates, or scheduling updates. We appreciate everyone's understanding regarding the adjustments made for this tour, but also the opportunity we're able to provide our students for their hard work this year!
*Note - Students who wish to attend the Music in the Parks Competition on May 2nd will require payment to attend. 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.
05/20/2026 - Canyon Ridge School 8th Grade Promotion - (5th --> 7th Grade Choir students performance).
This schedule will be updated as the next school year begins.