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
CANCELLED REHEARSALS
OCTOBER 7, 2025 - No Beginning Choir (2nd - 4th Grade) in the Afternoon due to Parent Teacher Conferences. We'll resume on October 21st after Fall Break.
OCTOBER 8, 2025 - No Advanced Choir (5th - 8th Grade) in the Afternoon due to Parent Teacher Conferences. We'll resume on October 22nd after Fall Break.
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EVENT CALENDAR - Updated as information is acquired and finalized.
Last Update --> 10/01/2025
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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10/24/2025 - National Anthem Presentation @ Willow Canyon High School (All Canyon Ridge Advanced Choir - 5th - 8th Grade Only)
Date: October 24, 2025
Time: TBA - Approximately 1 hour before the football game begins. Evening Football Game.
Location: Willow Canyon High School - Auditorium Building - (17901 W Lundberg St. Surprise, AZ 85388)
Attire: Canyon Ridge Choir Shirt or Apparel and Tan Shorts for Warm Weather - (Blue jeans with no holes if it's colder that evening), Sneakers
Information: Students in the advanced choir will be singing the National Anthem with the combined choirs of Willow Canyon High School and surrounding choir programs in the Dysart School District. This event will require students to be dropped off by the Auditorium building (NE corner of the campus) and picked up by the Stadium after the performance. Families are welcome to attend and watch the performance, but will likely be required to pay the admission fee to do so. All students get in for free!
A detailed schedule of the evening will be published here once the times have been announced by the coordinator.
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11/01/2025 - Show Choir Invitational @ Willow Canyon High School (7th & 8th Grade Choir Students - Optional Event)
Date: November 01, 2025
Time: TBA - This includes rehearsals and a performance.
Location: Willow Canyon High School - Auditorium Building - (17901 W Lundberg St. Surprise, AZ 85388)
Attire: Canyon Ridge Choir Shirt or Apparel and Tan Shorts for Warm Weather - (Blue jeans with no holes if it's colder that evening), Sneakers
Information: Students in the advanced choir will have an opportunity to participate in a Show Choir clinic learning about movement and singing techniques. This event is not required, but all students who commit to the event are expected to attend.
A detailed schedule of the evening will be published here once the times have been announced by the coordinator.
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11/07/2025 - Veteran's Day Ceremony @ Canyon Ridge School (5th, 6th, 7th, & 8th Grade Choir Students - Required Event)
Date: November 07, 2025
Time: 8:30am - 9:30am (During school hours. Students with passing grades and good attendance will be excused from class)
Location: Canyon Ridge School
Attire: Red, White, and Blue colors or Canyon Ridge Choir Shirt with Sneakers
Information: Students will be singing at the annual Veteran's Day Ceremony for our local Veterans. All advanced choir students will be attending this event. Students with good grades and attendance will be allowed to miss class to attend this event. Students will be dismissed according to the schedule below. Students are responsible for completing their work ahead of time or collect their work from their instructor.
Schedule for the Event:
7:55am - 8:10am - School Doors Open. Students singing in this event will check in with their homeroom teacher and remain there until 8:10am (first bell).
8:10am - 8:15am - Students will bring their belongings to the choir room and warm-up for their performance.
8:15am - 8:20am - Students will head to the performance area and sound check with the sound system.
8:20am - 8:30am - Students will be outside assisting as needed as guests arrive.
8:30am - 9:30am - The Veteran's Day Ceremony will occur. Students maybe requested to sing in the Library after the ceremony. Students who do so will be returned to class as soon as they've concluded their performance.
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11/14/2025 - Dysart Honor Choir @ Valley Vista High School (Advanced Choir Students - Nomination Based Attendance)
Date: November 14, 2025
Time: 8:00am - 5:45pm (expected at this time)
Location: The Vista Center for Performing Arts - 15660 N Parkview Pl, Surprise, AZ 85379
Attire:
During Rehearsal - Canyon Ridge Choir Shirt or Canyon Ridge Apparel, Shorts or Jeans (dress code length), Sneakers
Concert - All black attire.
Information: Students in the advanced choir will have the opportunity to participate in the Dysart District wide honor choir. Choir students are nominated based upon their interest, choir participation inside and outside of choir, and preparation efforts. Students must have good grades, attendance records, behavior logs, and participation in choir to be nominated. Students will need to have music learned on their own before attending the event. Students who are not nominated maybe put on a wait list. Students participating will do so in reharsals during the day and an evening performance.
SCHEDULE FOR THE DAY
8:15am - 8:30am - All choir members are reporting to The Vista and meet Mr. Hammersmith to check in.
8:30am - 4:00pm - Rehearsals, Lunch, Breaks, and Sectionals. Students will need their own lunch with them.
4:00pm - 4:45pm - Get changed for the concert and eat dinner. Dinner will be provided!
4:45pm - 5:00pm - Public is welcomed into the concert hall.
5:00pm - CONCERT FOR THE HONOR CHOIRS
5:45pm - Approximate conclusion of the concert. All students sign out and return to their families after the conclusion of the concert.
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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 and Blue Jeans (no holes) with Sneakers.
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 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: The Vista Center for Performing Arts - 15660 N Parkview Pl, Surprise, AZ 85379
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.