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<lastBuildDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2007 00:03:46 -0400</lastBuildDate><item><title>11/10 - Weekly Memo</title><dc:creator>webweenie@mac.com</dc:creator><category>Weekly Memos</category><dc:date>2006-11-10T20:39:59-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.bachkidsusa.org/var/www/html/Pages/BCCMember.html#unique-entry-id-16</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.bachkidsusa.org/var/www/html/Pages/BCCMember.html#unique-entry-id-16</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Gala meeting&mdash;everyone who is interested in helping with the Gala, please come to a meeting during large group from 8:30-10:30 in the student lounge.  The Gala is our major fundraiser and is a lot of fun for all the families.

...Please let us know if there is anything specific you would like to see included in the website.

...NEW MAJOR SCHEDULE CHANGE: Our apologies, but due to problems with scheduling the orchestra the Dec 9th rehearsal will now look like this: Large group rehearsal at Nazareth from 9:30- 11:30....  This was out of our control, but as most of you know, we usually have double rehearsals prior to Messiah.

...School newspaper announcement: We would like all of you to let your school know about your accomplishments.

...Major schedule change!!!&mdash;On Monday December 4th, we will be taping &ldquo;Sounds of the Season: at WROC Channel 8 (201 Humboldt St, near Culver) instead of having Messiah rehearsal.  We will arrive at the studio at 6:30 for 7:00 taping.

...We will watch the first half, take our places to sing from inside the theatre and then sing. We will have our cast party during the second half, but choristers may choose to go back to the theatre to watch the ballet.  All choristers are welcome to attend this performance and sing regardless of whether or not you are scheduled.

...24-26 Nutcracker December 2 Large Group December 4 wroc taping 7:00 pm This is a change!!!  December 6 Messiah Rehearsal Hochstein School of Music December 9 Large Group, 9:30-11:30 at Nazareth....  Paul&rsquo;s Episcopal Church:12:30-1:45 Mandatory This is a change from the original schedule December 10 Messiah.  Arrive at Hochstein at 2pm for 3 pm performance December 14 Bethany Presbyterian rehearsal 6:45 Mandatory.  December 15 Carols by Candlelight, Bethany Presbyterian 6:30 arrival for 7:30 concert December 17 Cloverwood 3:15 arrival for 4:00 pm performance Pizza and pool party to follow, Done by 6:30.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>BCC Reminders</title><dc:creator>webweenie@mac.com</dc:creator><category>BCC Reminders</category><dc:date>2006-11-09T09:46:25-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.bachkidsusa.org/var/www/html/Pages/BCCMember.html#unique-entry-id-15</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.bachkidsusa.org/var/www/html/Pages/BCCMember.html#unique-entry-id-15</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[This Sat is small group rehearsal.  It is a test week on: Noel Nouvelet, Les Anges, Maor Tsur, Dormi, Dormi, Schafe, Beau Soir.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>11/3 - Weekly Memo</title><dc:creator>webweenie@mac.com</dc:creator><category>Weekly Memos</category><dc:date>2006-11-03T21:13:38-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.bachkidsusa.org/var/www/html/Pages/BCCMember.html#unique-entry-id-14</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.bachkidsusa.org/var/www/html/Pages/BCCMember.html#unique-entry-id-14</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[It is a test week on: Noel Nouvelet, Les Anges, Maoz Tsur, Dormi Dormi, Schafe, and Beau Soir.

...NEW MAJOR SCHEDULE CHANGE: Our apologies, but due to problems with scheduling the orchestra the Dec 9th rehearsal will now look like this: Large group rehearsal at Nazareth from 9:30- 11:30.

...Major schedule change!!!&mdash;On Monday December 4th, we will be taping &ldquo;Sounds of the Season: at WROC Channel 8 (201 Humboldt St, near Culver) instead of having Messiah rehearsal.

...Sunday night Nutcracker announcement: The RPO and RCB have reserved seats for the chorus to watch the Sunday night performance.  We will watch the first half, take our places to sing from inside the theatre and then sing. We will have our cast party during the second half, but choristers may choose to go back to the theatre to watch the ballet.  All choristers are welcome to attend this performance and sing regardless of whether or not you are scheduled.

...Nutcracker gifts&mdash;At the Sunday night cast party, all choristers receive a thank you gift.  First choice is given to those choristers who have sung in all six performances, then five, then four and so on. We need some help this year in procuring the Nutcracker/holiday themed gifts....  These can be brought to any rehearsal between now and Nov 19th or brought directly to the Eastman school during Nutcracker.

...November 11 Small Group (test on: Noel Nouvelet, Schafe, Beau Soir, Les Anges, Maoz Tsur November 18 Large group rehearsal....  24-26 Nutcracker December 2 Large Group December 4 wroc taping 7:00 pm This is a change!!!  December 6 Messiah Rehearsal Hochstein School of Music December 9 Large Group, 9:30-11:30 at Nazareth....  Paul&rsquo;s Episcopal Church:12:30-1:45 Mandatory This is a change from the original schedule December 10 Messiah.  Arrive at Hochstein at 2pm for 3 pm performance December 14 Bethany Presbyterian rehearsal 6:45 Mandatory.  December 15 Carols by Candlelight, Bethany Presbyterian 6:30 arrival for 7:30 concert December 17 Cloverwood 3:15 arrival for 4:00 pm performance Pizza and pool party to follow, Done by 6:30.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>BCC Reminders</title><dc:creator>webweenie@mac.com</dc:creator><category>BCC Reminders</category><dc:date>2006-11-03T09:05:35-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.bachkidsusa.org/var/www/html/Pages/BCCMember.html#unique-entry-id-13</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.bachkidsusa.org/var/www/html/Pages/BCCMember.html#unique-entry-id-13</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Tomorrow is repertoire workshop.  Please come to one of the following times: 9:00-10:20, 10:30- 11:50, 1:30- 2:50.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>10/27 - Weekly Memo</title><dc:creator>webweenie@mac.com</dc:creator><category>Weekly Memos</category><dc:date>2006-10-27T18:27:14-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.bachkidsusa.org/var/www/html/Pages/BCCMember_files/oct-2006#unique-entry-id-12</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.bachkidsusa.org/var/www/html/Pages/BCCMember_files/oct-2006#unique-entry-id-12</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Trip: Trip registrations are due this week (10/28) at large group....  Note at the top of the form any special requests for rooming, i.e. looking to share a room with another family, willing to chaperone, please share room with the Smith family, etc.

...It will not be necessary for the kids to learn the two German pieces at the end of the Oct. cd.

...The weather will not be great, so we need everyone&rsquo;s support in order to not get stuck with leftover chicken.

...Major schedule change!!!&mdash;On Monday December 4th, we will be taping &ldquo;Sounds of the Season: at WROC Channel 8 (201 Humboldt St, near Culver) instead of having Messiah rehearsal.  We will arrive at the studio at 6:30 for 7:00 taping.

...Please try to be as flexible as possible, for instance, do not ask for a specific performance off unless you have no other choice.

...Nutcracker gifts&mdash;At the Sunday night cast party, all choristers receive a thank you gift.  First choice is given to those choristers who have sung in all six performances, then five, then four and so on. We need some help this year in procuring the Nutcracker/holiday themed gifts....  These can be brought to any rehearsal between now and Nov 19th or brought directly to the Eastman school during Nutcracker.

...November 4 Repertoire Workshop November 11 Small Group (test on: Noel Nouvelet, Schafe, Beau Soir, Les Anges, Maoz Tsur November 18 Large group rehearsal....  24-26 Nutcracker December 2 Large Group December 4 wroc taping 7:00 pm This is a change!!!  December 6 Messiah Rehearsal Hochstein School of Music December 9 Messiah Dress Rehearsal St....  Arrive at Hochstein at 2pm for 3 pm performance December 14 Bethany Presbyterian rehearsal 6:45 rehearsal Mandatory.  December 15 Carols by Candlelight, Bethany Presbyterian 6:30 arrival for 7:30 concert December 17 Cloverwood 3:15 arrival for 4:00 pm performance Pizza and pool party to follow, Done by 6:30.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>10/20 - Weekly Memo</title><dc:creator>webweenie@mac.com</dc:creator><category>Weekly Memos</category><dc:date>2006-10-20T09:04:09-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.bachkidsusa.org/var/www/html/Pages/BCCMember_files/oct-2006#unique-entry-id-11</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.bachkidsusa.org/var/www/html/Pages/BCCMember_files/oct-2006#unique-entry-id-11</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We will have a Halloween party at rehearsal; we will end a few minutes early for the party, which will go until 11:45.

...Reminders for Les Anges: The children are to learn the first verse in French as written, second verse children don&rsquo;t sing, third verse in English (Come to Bethlehem&hellip;) and fourth verse in French.

...Note at the top of the form any special requests for rooming, i.e. looking to share a room with another family, willing to chaperone, please share room with the Smith family, etc.

...We are in need of volunteers for the later shifts: 2:00- 4:00 and clean-up....  Please consider purchasing your lunch after large group next week from the BBQ.

...Major schedule change!!!&mdash;On Monday December 4th, we will be taping &ldquo;Sounds of the Season: at WROC Channel 8 (201 Humboldt St, near Culver) instead of having Messiah rehearsal.

...Please try to be as flexible as possible, for instance, do not ask for a specific performance off unless you have no other choice....  These are good for any tickets and must be redeemed in person at the RPO box office.

...First choice is given to those choristers who have sung in all six performances, then five, then four and so on. We need some help this year in procuring the Nutcracker/holiday themed gifts....  These can be brought to any rehearsal between now and Nov 19th or brought directly to the Eastman school during Nutcracker.

...October 28 Large Group (1st trip payment/registration due) November 4 Repertoire Workshop November 11 Small Group (test on: Noel Nouvelet, Schafe, Beau Soir, Les Anges, Maoz Tsur November 18 Large group rehearsal....  24-26 Nutcracker December 2 Large Group December 4 wroc taping 7:00 pm This is a change!!!...  Arrive at Hochstein at 2pm for 3 pm performance December 14 Bethany Presbyterian rehearsal December 15 Carols by Candlelight, Bethany Presbyterian December 17 Cloverwood 3:15 arrival for 4:00 pm performance Pizza and pool party to follow, Done by 6:30.

...Fundraising Report- Approval was received from the board to use funds raised to offset trip expenses or be used toward period costumes for Williamsburg.

...Ticket price for gala covers the cost of food & gala costs while the auction raises the money used toward the operating expenses of the chorus.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>BCC Reminders</title><dc:creator>webweenie@mac.com</dc:creator><category>BCC Reminders</category><dc:date>2006-10-19T09:51:20-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.bachkidsusa.org/var/www/html/Pages/BCCMember_files/oct-2006#unique-entry-id-8</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.bachkidsusa.org/var/www/html/Pages/BCCMember_files/oct-2006#unique-entry-id-8</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[This week is small group rehearsal.

We are still in need of some volunteers for the chicken bbq.  We especially need volunteers for the shift from 2:00 &ndash; 4:00 pm.  Remember, your child&rsquo;s trip account will be credited by an amount equally divided among all the chorus family participants.  This could result in a significant savings on the cost of the tri, but you won&rsquo;t get credit if you don&rsquo;t volunteer!!!!

Please contact Sue Knight at 624-4767 to volunteer.  Thanks,]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>BCC Chicken BBQ Oct 28th</title><dc:creator>webweenie@mac.com</dc:creator><category>Information for Parents</category><dc:date>2006-10-18T14:31:48-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.bachkidsusa.org/var/www/html/Pages/BCCMember_files/oct-2006#unique-entry-id-9</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.bachkidsusa.org/var/www/html/Pages/BCCMember_files/oct-2006#unique-entry-id-9</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The chorus is will be holding a chicken BBQ fundraiser at Nazareth on Oct. 28th.  The proceeds from this event will be used to possibly buy costumes for the Williamsburg trip for the choristers.  The remaining money (or all of it, if we cannot make the costumes work) will offset the trip costs for the chorister of those families who participate in the execution of the bbq plan.  You can volunteer in these ways:

...volunteer to work a shift at the BBQ (2 hour shifts 11:30 -2 and 2-4),

2.  volunteer for the set-up crew ( 10:30 &ndash; 11:30) or clean-up ( 4:00- 5:00)

...Make and put up posters in the Pittsford community or tack up flyers at Nazareth in all of the buildings

4.  Donate the use of your pop up shelter (with sides) or tables (need to deliver to Nazareth on Oct. 28th by 10:30)

The BBQ will be held in the parking lot near the main entrance near Casa Hispania on Oct 28th after large group that day.  If you are not planning on going on the trip please consider supporting us by buying your lunch after large group!

Please call or email Sue Knight dknight5@rochester.rr.com or 624-4767 to volunteer.  The proceeds will not offset the cost of your chorister&rsquo;s trip unless you participate!

Thanks to Sue Knight for coordinating this and to Meg Godly for her assistance!]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>10/14 - Weekly Memo</title><dc:creator>webweenie@mac.com</dc:creator><category>Weekly Memos</category><dc:date>2006-10-14T19:53:32-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.bachkidsusa.org/var/www/html/Pages/BCCMember_files/oct-2006#unique-entry-id-10</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.bachkidsusa.org/var/www/html/Pages/BCCMember_files/oct-2006#unique-entry-id-10</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The children are to learn the first verse in French as written, second verse children don&rsquo;t sing, third verse in English (Come to Bethlehem&hellip;) and fourth verse in French.

...Major schedule change!!!&mdash;On Monday December 4th, we will be taping &ldquo;Sounds of the Season: at WROC Channel 8 instead of having Messiah rehearsal.  We will arrive at the studio at 6:30 for 7:00 taping.

...Please try to be as flexible as possible, for instance, do not ask for a specific performance off unless you have no other choice.

...Nutcracker gifts&mdash;At the Sunday night cast party, all choristers receive a thank you gift.  First choice is given to those choristers who have sung in all six performances, the five, then four and so on. We need some help this year in procuring the Nutcracker/holiday themed gifts....  These can be brought to any rehearsal between now and Nov 19th or brought directly to the Eastman school during Nutcracker.

...Coaches ensure that practice time is adhered to, works with the child to help them memorize the words to the songs and quizzes them to make sure that they have mastered the words....  It is recommended that your child listen to their music 20-30 minutes a day and pick one song a day to work on memorizing the words.

...Practice tip of the week: For week of Oct 15- 21 By now the September cd should be pretty well finished 1.  Focus of the Oct cd should be in the order that music will be performed in: 2.

...October 21 Small Group October 28 Large Group (1st trip payment/registration due) November 4 Repertoire Workshop November 11 Small Group (test on Messiah, Noel Nouvelet, Schafe, Beau Soir, Les Anges, some of these are on the next cd November 18 Large group rehearsal....  24-26 Nutcracker December 2 Large Group December 4 wroc taping 7:00 pm This is a change!!!  December 6 Messiah Rehearsal Hochstein School of Music December 9 Messiah Dress Rehearsal St....  Arrive at Hochstein at 2pm for 3 pm performance December 14 Bethany Presbyterian rehearsal December 15 Carols by Candlelight, Bethany Presbyterian December 17 Cloverwood 3:15 arrival for 4:00 pm performance Pizza and pool party to follow, Done by 6:30.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>10/6 Weekly Memo</title><dc:creator>webweenie@mac.com</dc:creator><category>Weekly Memos</category><dc:date>2006-10-06T21:05:45-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.bachkidsusa.org/var/www/html/Pages/BCCMember_files/oct-2006#unique-entry-id-7</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.bachkidsusa.org/var/www/html/Pages/BCCMember_files/oct-2006#unique-entry-id-7</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[There are two tracks which are optional: they are for a possible concert in January....  First year choristers should master the rest of the music on the cd before starting work on these pieces, but feel free to listen for familiarity.

...Please try to be as flexible as possible, for instance, do not ask for a specific performance off unless you have no other choice.

...Nutcracker gifts&mdash;At the Sunday night cast party, all choristers receive a thank you gift.  First choice is given to those choristers who have sung in all six performances, the five, then four and so on. We need some help this year in procuring the Nutcracker/holiday themed gifts....  These can be brought to any rehearsal between now and Nov 19th or brought directly to the Eastman school during Nutcracker.

Last week&rsquo;s cd&mdash;Please check the letter on the cd itself to make sure that you received the correct cd.

...Coaches ensure that practice time is adhered to, works with the child to help them memorize the words to the songs and quizzes them to make sure that they have mastered the words....  It is recommended that your child listen to their music 20-30 minutes a day and pick one song a day to work on memorizing the words.

...Attendance&mdash;please direct all requests for excused absences to Mary Lyubomirsky (LYUBYS@rochester.rr.com) or 385.1848

...Practice tip of the week: Listen to your cd 30 minutes a day.

...October 14 Repertoire Workshop October 21 Small Group October 28 Large Group (1st trip payment/registration due) November 4 Repertoire Workshop November 11 Small Group (test on Messiah, Noel Nouvelet, Schafe, Beau Soir, Les Anges, some of these are on the next cd November 18 Large group rehearsal....  24-26 Nutcracker December 2 Large Group December 4 Messiah Rehearsal St.  Paul&rsquo;s Church Episcopal Church December 6 Messiah Rehearsal Hochstein School of Music December 9 Messiah Dress Rehearsal St....  Arrive at Hochstein at 2pm for 3 pm performance December 14 Bethany Presbyterian rehearsal December 15 Carols by Candlelight, Bethany Presbyterian December 17 Cloverwood 3:15 arrival for 4:00 pm performance Pizza and pool party to follow, Done by 6:30.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Chaperone Duty List</title><dc:creator>webweenie@mac.com</dc:creator><category>Information for Parents</category><dc:date>2006-09-30T16:34:04-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.bachkidsusa.org/var/www/html/Pages/BCCMember_files/sep-2006#unique-entry-id-3</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.bachkidsusa.org/var/www/html/Pages/BCCMember_files/sep-2006#unique-entry-id-3</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Usually some chaperones standing or sitting in the front and some chaperones standing in the back is helpful.

If they do talk, you can feel free to tell them to be quiet.

...If you notice a child is consistently not singing, please advise the Chorus Manager so that she can determine why.

For the snack at break time, one or two chaperones need to help with snack, if necessary.

...Your help may be needed to get them back into the rehearsal room after snack by &ldquo;rounding&rdquo; up children.

...Your responsibility is to make sure the children are paying attention to the Director, to help line the children up, and be sure they are on their best concert behavior.

...Usually some chaperones standing or sitting in the front and some chaperones standing in the back is helpful.

While they are waiting to warm up, please be sure it&rsquo;s not a free-for-all.

...If they do talk, you can feel free to tell them to be quiet.

...The Chaperone Coordinators or the Chorus Manager will advise you as to the exact line up configuration for on stage.

...While they are lining up, take a look at their uniforms to be sure shirts are tucked in, ties are on straight, etc. If something is amiss with the uniform, tell the child so that she or he can fix it.

It is usually the job of the Chaperone Coordinator and the Manager to walk them onto the stage.

...We will have &ldquo;assigned&rdquo; seating for you usually at the end of a row of children.

...Unless they are sick, they may not to leave the stage (or where they are waiting to perform) for any reason.

...Once the concert is concluded, they must leave the stage in silence and return to the rehearsal room for pick up by their parents.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Parent Chaperone List</title><dc:creator>webweenie@mac.com</dc:creator><category>BCC Reminders</category><dc:date>2006-09-30T16:32:34-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.bachkidsusa.org/var/www/html/Pages/BCCMember_files/sep-2006#unique-entry-id-2</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.bachkidsusa.org/var/www/html/Pages/BCCMember_files/sep-2006#unique-entry-id-2</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[As of November, 2006 PARENT CHAPERONE LIST  STUDENT NAME  DATE TIME PLACE Barbero Burrhus Faringer Hopkins Komor Mullin Sat., Sept 30th 9:30-11:30 Large Group Rehearsal Nazareth Rehearsal Hall Beiter Danielak Gilmore Joseph Ludek Phillips Sat., Oct 28th 9:30-11:30 Large Group Rehearsal Nazareth Rehearsal Hall Borde Casella Gretton Kruschwitz Ooyama Roets Sat., Nov 18th 9:30-11:30 Large Group Rehearsal Nazareth Rehearsal Hall

This list is based on the scheduled events through November 18th, 2006.  As other large group rehearsals and concerts are scheduled this list will be updated.  Chaperones can be either parent or any other responsible adult.  If you cannot be there on your scheduled date please make arrangements among yourselves to find someone else to fill your spot.  If you have any questions regarding your duties, please refer to the student handbook.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>9/27 - Reminder</title><dc:creator>webweenie@mac.com</dc:creator><category>BCC Reminders</category><dc:date>2006-09-30T16:28:00-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.bachkidsusa.org/var/www/html/Pages/BCCMember_files/sep-2006#unique-entry-id-1</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.bachkidsusa.org/var/www/html/Pages/BCCMember_files/sep-2006#unique-entry-id-1</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[This Saturday is large group rehearsal.  Please be in your seats ready to go at 9:25.  Chaperones should arrive at 9:15 to set up chairs, please.  It is the last day to order Entertainment books.  Those of you who did not get your bowties and cummerbunds should see Mrs.  Schiro at rehearsal.  The cost is $10.00 for both.  June  June Santini Chorus Manager]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>9/30 - Weekly Memo</title><dc:creator>webweenie@mac.com</dc:creator><category>Weekly Memos</category><dc:date>2006-09-30T16:11:16-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.bachkidsusa.org/var/www/html/Pages/BCCMember_files/sep-2006#unique-entry-id-0</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.bachkidsusa.org/var/www/html/Pages/BCCMember_files/sep-2006#unique-entry-id-0</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Practice coach: Each chorister needs to have one adult to serve as their practice coach.  Coaches ensure that practice time is adhered to, works with the child to help them memorize the words to the songs and quizzes them to make sure that they have mastered the words.  Having a coach is crucial to your child&rsquo;s success....  It is recommended that your child listen to their music 20-30 minutes a day and pick one song a day to work on memorizing the words.

...Parent Steering Meeting: This week is the parent steering committee meeting during large group rehearsal.  It will start at 9:45 Doris Ludek will be sharing a project plan and talking about volunteer opportunities for our Spring Gala....  Each chorister&rsquo;s family must attend at least one meeting per year....  The chorus is making a higher profit per book this year than last year....  Remember, there are cash prizes for the top sellers and you will receive one free book for every eight books you sell.  Attendance&mdash;please direct all requests for excused absences to Mary Lyubomirsky (LYUBYS@rochester.rr.com) or 385.1848

Problems: Please call June at 582-3082 or e-mail JuneSantini@rochester.rr.com if any problems arise.

...Mark the French words to Noel Nouvelet according to Mrs, Krogstad&rsquo;s five rules of French.  Memorize two lines of the poem of Noel Nouvelet per day....  Small Group (test on Messiah, Noel Nouvelet, Schafe, Beau Soir, Les Anges, some of these are on the next cd November 18

...Cloverwood 3:15 arrival for 4:00 pm performance Pizza and pool party to follow, Done by 6:30.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>9/23 - Weekly Memo</title><dc:creator>webweenie@mac.com</dc:creator><category>Weekly Memos</category><dc:date>2006-09-23T16:36:39-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.bachkidsusa.org/var/www/html/Pages/BCCMember_files/sep-2006#unique-entry-id-4</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.bachkidsusa.org/var/www/html/Pages/BCCMember_files/sep-2006#unique-entry-id-4</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Santini&rsquo;s folder today, or contact her immediately to make payment arrangements.  Failure to make payment arrangements will result in your child being excluded from chorus until your account is brought up to date.

...Parent Steering Meeting: Next week is the parent steering committee meeting during large group rehearsal.  It will start at 9:45 Doris Ludek will be sharing a project plan and talking about volunteer opportunities for our Spring Gala.  There will also be time to have any other questions answered.  Each choristers family must attend at least one meeting per year.

Uniforms &ndash; ties and cummerbunds will be available for pick-up next week.  If you paid and haven&rsquo;t received it yet or if you still need to pay and pick them up, see Anne Schiro at next week&rsquo;s rehearsal.  There will also be a limited supply of used uniforms for sale that day.

Entertainment Book &mdash;last day to order books is Sept 30th.  The chorus is making a higher profit per book this year than last year.  We have an opportunity to raise a significant amount of money....  Remember, there are cash prizes for the top sellers and you will receive one free book for every eight books you sell.

...Attendance&mdash;please direct all requests for excused absences to Mary Lyubomirsky (LYUBYS@rochester.rr.com) or 385.1848

Problems: Please call June at 582-3082 or e-mail JuneSantini@rochester.rr.com if any problems arise.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>9/15 - Weekly Memo</title><dc:creator>webweenie@mac.com</dc:creator><category>Weekly Memos</category><dc:date>2006-09-15T16:38:19-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.bachkidsusa.org/var/www/html/Pages/BCCMember_files/sep-2006#unique-entry-id-5</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.bachkidsusa.org/var/www/html/Pages/BCCMember_files/sep-2006#unique-entry-id-5</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Santini&rsquo;s folder today, or contact her immediately to make payment arrangements....  Tuition is $400.00 for the year.

...For the first workshop only, new choristers must attend the 10:30 &ndash; 11:50 class....  Returning choristers should attend either the 9:00 &ndash; 10:20 or 1:30- 2:50 class.  Please try to attend in afternoon if you can, many people must attend mornings and we do not want more than thirty choristers at any one workshop.

Fall Schedule&mdash;although we made it as complete as possible, we are planning on adding a WROC Channel 8 taping to the schedule as soon as it becomes available....  We will inform you as soon as they tell us the date.

Uniforms - Anne Schiro, uniform coordinator, has ordered ties and cummerbunds for those who did not get them at camp.  She will be available at Sept 30th large group to distribute these.  Navy blue pleat front uniform pants are available in the boys department at Sears, or from Frenchtoast.com, please refer to your handbook for complete uniform information.

Entertainment Book &mdash;orders can be filled at rehearsal at large group on the 30th.  Please return either the sample books or turn in money for them by Sept 30th.

...Attendance&mdash;please direct all requests for excused absences to Mary Lyubomirsky (LYUBYS@rochester.rr.com) or 385.1848 If you have any questions please call June at 582-3082 or e-mail JuneSantini@rochester.rr.com  Corrections to the handbook, apologies to everyone affected: Info for Gina Komor is as follows: PO Box 214 Palmyra, NY 14522 315-502-4021 Phone for Chelsea Finch:  585.217.7228 James Light&rsquo;s father&rsquo;s name is Guy, not Gary Shannon Briggs is stepmother of Kaya]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Small Group</title><dc:creator>webweenie@mac.com</dc:creator><category>BCC Reminders</category><dc:date>2006-09-14T16:39:14-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.bachkidsusa.org/var/www/html/Pages/BCCMember_files/sep-2006#unique-entry-id-6</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.bachkidsusa.org/var/www/html/Pages/BCCMember_files/sep-2006#unique-entry-id-6</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[This Saturday is small group rehearsal.  If you have not yet turned in your tuition, please put it in my folder this Sat.

We are now looking for a chorister to write an article about chorus camp for the newsletter.  ;Please send your articles to me by Monday.  We will choose the best article for publication.  We may edit your article for space.  Please also be sure to mention our camp sponsor, Julia Grant, in your article.]]></content:encoded></item></channel>
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