Additional Information
Gala Solicitation Letter
As promised at the parent meeting, here is the solicitation letter in electronic form.  There are a couple of changes made from the one left in your folders on Saturday.  It is always a good idea to personalize the letter with the name and address of the person or business you would like to ask for a donation.  Receipts can be sent by the chorus or we can provide you with one to give to your donor.  Please send Sally Bloom an email to let her know who you are going to ask.  Her email is sbloom@rochester.rr.com. Thank you in advance for anything you can do to help the gala. As many of you may know, Don Alhart will be our emcee, and we will be performing with the Mambo Kings. There will be an hors d’oevres and dessert reception. The kids will be provided with pizza and dessert and have a space to play games and hang out.  We will have both a live and silent auction.  All of this will take [lace on April 28th at the Schultz center on the Nazareth campus.
 

Attached is the Revised update Letter
BCC Auction Solicitation Letter
1/27 - Weekly Memo

 
                                                                                                                                          January 27, 2007
Dear Families,
 
• Gala—the next meeting will take place on February 17th in the student lounge. Please see the document in your folders regarding how you can help with the auction.  We have booked the Mambo kings to perform with the children.  Mark your calendars for April 28th and invite all of your friends.  Tickets go on sale April 1st.
 
• Special singing opportunity:  please see attached flyer regarding an opportunity to perform at the Memorial Art Gallery on June 16th.  This is limited to 30 kids.  10 Bs, 5 As, 5 Cs and 10Hs. See Mrs. Santini if you want to be included.  You will be notified of your acceptance.  We are looking for our strongest singers.
 
• Next week is small group rehearsal.  It will take place in Room A72, since we are unable to use the rehearsal hall.
 
• Chaperones for large group for today (27th)  are: Breen, Lindsey, Roberts, Rosati, 
Wood, Zwitzer.  Chaperones should arrive at 9:15 to set up chairs.
 
• Delta Sonic fundraiser:  Money and leftover tickets are due today Jan. 27
 
 
• United Way Donor Number—the BCC has been accepted as a United Way donor designated agency.  Please consider designating all or part of your contribution to the BCC.  The BCC’s number 2408.
 
• Trip payments are due Jan. 27th. Payment  is $150.00 each person
 
• Parent meeting will take place on Jan. 27th.  You only have a few more opportunities to attend your one required parent meeting.
 
 
• New cd’s are being distributed today.
 
• Testing:  All students must test on ALL songs.  The first test of the spring will be on March 1st.  All of the testing cannot be completed in one class, so please be aware that you must come early or stay late at other rehearsals to finish testing on ALL songs. Mrs. Krogstad is ready to start testing any child on an individual basis as they are ready.
 
·          Attendance—please direct all requests for excused absences to Mary Lyubomirsky (LYUBYS@rochester.rr.com) or 385.1848
 
 
Karla & June   
 
Practice tip of the week: Have all January songs finished and ready this week.  Start listening to your January cd in addition to your December cd.  Listen to each one once a day.
 
Dates to Remember:
 
 
February 3       Small group
February 10     repertoire workshop
February 17     Large group
February 24     No rehearsal
March 3           Small group TEST on December and January CD music
March 10         Large group Final Trip Payment
March 17         Repertoire workshop
March 24         Large Group
March 25         Choral Prism at Eastman Theatre 1pm rehearsal, 4 pm concert
March 31
st       Large group at Pittsford Presbyterian
April 1              Tour preview concert at Pittsford Presbyterian 3pm
April 7              Large group Parent trip meeting MANDATORY
April 10            Trip rehearsal MANDATORY
April 28
th          Gala 5pm
 May 5
th           Repertoire Workshop
May 11
th (Fri) Large Group
May 18
th          Large group at St Paul’s’
May 19
th          RCO rehearsal at St. Paul’s’ MANDATORY
May 20
th          RCO concert at Hochstein
June 9
th            Picnic
June 16
th          Memorial art gallery 7:45 arrival (limited participation)
 
BCC Reminder - Large Rehersal
This Saturday is large group rehearsal.  There is a parent meeting from 9:45 to 10:30 in the student lounge.
 
June
 
June Santini
Chorus Manager
Bach Children's Chorus
585.582.3082
585.329.5953 (cell)
Need to Swap Dates for Chaperone Duties
We need someone to swap chaperone duties from large group on March 24th to another date. If you can do this, please contact June Santini
1/19 - Weekly Memo
 
                                                                                                                                          January 20, 2007
Dear Families,
• Another revised schedule is attached.  Picture day is listed on the schedule (Feb 17) as well as corrected repertoire workshop times.
 
• Gala—the next meeting will take place on February 17th in the student lounge.
 
• Next week is large group rehearsal.  Chaperones are: Breen, Lindsey, Roberts, Rosati, 
Wood, Zwitzer.  Chaperones should arrive at 9:15 to set up chairs.
 
• Delta Sonic fundraiser:  Money and leftover tickets are due Jan. 27 (next week)
 
• United Way Donor Number—the BCC has been accepted as a United Way donor designated agency.  Please consider designating all or part of your contribution to the BCC.  The BCC’s number 2408.
 
• Trip payments are due Jan. 27th.
 
• Parent meeting will take place on Jan. 27th.  You only have a few more opportunities to attend your one required parent meeting.
 
 
• New cd’s will be distributed before the end of the month.  This means December cds should be finished in the next couple of weeks.. New choristers should also learn the Star Spangled banner on the October cd.
 
• Testing:  All students must test on ALL songs.  The first test of the spring will be on March 1st.  All of the testing cannot be completed in one class, so please be aware that you must come early or stay late at other rehearsals to finish testing on ALL songs. Mrs. Krogstad is ready to start testing any child on an individual basis as they are ready.
 
• Trip—trip payments are due next week.  Payment amount is $150.00.  All singers on the trip must pass their tests on ALL trip music in order to sing on the trip.  Don’t delay or get behind in your practice!
           
·          Attendance—please direct all requests for excused absences to Mary Lyubomirsky (LYUBYS@rochester.rr.com) or 385.1848
 
 
Karla & June   
 
Practice tip of the week: Get back to practicing.  It is understandable that regular practice fell off during the holidays, it is now time to get back on a regular schedule:  Here is the recommendation: Parents help your child to remember their duty to listen to their cd once a day and memorize one new line a day from a song.  If you are behind, listen twice a day.
Dates to Remember:
 
 
January 27        Large group
February 3       Small group
February 10     repertoire workshop
February 17     Large group
February 24     No rehearsal
March 3           Small group TEST on December and January CD music
March 10         Large group Final Trip Payment
March 17         Repertoire workshop
March 24         Large Group
March 25         Choral Prism at Eastman Theatre 1pm rehearsal, 4 pm concert
March 31
st       Large group at Pittsford Presbyterian Parent Trip meeting
April 1              Tour preview concert at Pittsford Presbyterian 3pm
April 7              Large group
April 10            Trip rehearsal
April 28
th          Gala 5pm
 May 5
th           Repertoire Workshop
May 11
th (Fri) Large Group
May 18
th          Large group at St Paul’s’
May 19
th          RCO rehearsal at St. Paul’s’
May 20
th          RCO concert at Hochstein
June 9
th                        Picnic
 
1-12 - Weekly Memo
          January 13, 2007
Dear Families,
• Revised schedule is attached.  Concert and rehearsal times for the May rco concert are confirmed in this schedule
 
 
• Gala—the gala committee is meeting today (13th) Sat to look at the venue. Meet in front of room A137
• Next week is small group. 
 
• Delta Sonic fundraiser:  You may still check out tickets from Meredith Rossborough.  Meredith will also accept tickets and money back.  All proceeds will go toward your trip account.  Money and leftover tickets are due Jan. 27.
 
• Trip payments are due Jan. 27th.
 
• Parent meeting will take place on Jan. 27th.  You only have a few more opportunities to attend your one required parent meeting.
 
• Chaperones:  Please review the following:  The main duty of the chaperones is to make sure the kids are paying attention to Karla and remaining quiet.  There should be no talking or behavior that distracts others.  Chaperones should be among the children, NOT sitting in the back of the room.  Thanks for your help with this.
 
• New cd’s will be distributed before the end of the month.  This means  December cds should be finished in the next couple of weeks.. New choristers should also learn the Star Spangled banner on the October cd.
 
• Testing:  All students must test on ALL songs.  The first test of the spring will be on March 1st.  All of the testing cannot be completed in one class, so please be aware that you must come early or stay late at other rehearsals to finish testing on ALL songs.
           
·          Attendance—please direct all requests for excused absences to Mary Lyubomirsky (LYUBYS@rochester.rr.com) or 385.1848
 
 
Karla & June   
 
Practice tip of the week:  Please finish the rest of the Dec cd by Sat. the 20
th. Although the test is not until March 3rd, you have another cd coming out very soon.  It is important not to get behind; it will be much harder to catch up!
 
Dates to Remember: Refer to your schedule for complete details
 
January 20       small group
January 27        Large group
February 3       Small group
February 10     repertoire workshop
February 17     Large group
February 24     No rehearsal
March 3           Small group TEST on December and January CD music
March 10         Large group Final Trip Payment
March 17         Repertoire workshop
March 24         Large Group
March 25         Choral Prism at Eastman Theatre 1pm rehearsal, 4 pm concert
March 31         Large Group at Pittsford Presbyterian
April 1              Tour preview concert at Pittsford Presbyterian 3pm
April 7              Large group MANDATORY FOR TRIP Participants
April 10            Trip rehearsal MANDATORY
April 28
th          Gala 5pm
May 5              Small group TEST on RCO music
May 11            FRIDAY Large Group6:30- 8:30 MANDATORY
May 18            RCO Rehearsal at St. Paul’s 6:30-8:00
May 19            Rock Rehearsal 1:00-3:00 St. Paul’s MANDATORY
May 20            RCO Concert arrive 2 pm for 3 pm concert
June 9              Picnic
 
Chaperone Duties List
Attached is the Chaperone List for the rest of the year!

chaperonelist 3-2007
BCC Reminder - Repertoire Workshop
This Saturday is repertoire workshop.  It will be held in room A135 in the arts center building.  Times are as follows:  9:00-10:20, 10:30-11:50, 1:00-2:20
 
Choristers must attend one session of their choosing.
 
1/5 - Weekly Memo

 
                                                                                                                                         January 5, 2007
Dear Families,
·        Happy New Year!  We have another exciting semester planned, with many great opportunities for the kids.  It will be challenging and rewarding.  We know they are up to the challenge and we hope that they will enjoy the fruits of their labors at all of our spring events.  They did a great job this fall!
 
 
• Spring schedule is being distributed today.  It is as complete as possible.  There are several dates/ times that we will fill in as soon as details become available.  We will also most likely be adding a national anthem singing at a local sporting event.  Please note Mandatory rehearsals for performances.  Due to scheduling limitations at Nazareth rehearsal locations will be changing frequently this spring. So be sure to check your memos and the website frequently.
 
• Solo Fest—please request Friday afternoon times for solo fest from your music teachers.  Saturday afternoon times are also workable.  Solo fest is not an excused absence as solo times can be worked around your Bach schedule.   We are in important preparations at this time for important spring concerts.
 
• Gala—There will be a gala meeting Saturday Jan 5th in room A72.
 
• Next week is repertoire workshop.  This will take place in room A137 in the theatre building, which is next door to the music building.
 
• Delta Sonic fundraiser:  You may still check out tickets from Meredith Rossborough.  Meredith will also accept tickets and money back.  All proceeds will go toward your trip account.  Money and leftover tickets are due Jan. 27.
 
• Trip payments are due Jan. 27th.
 
• Parent meeting will take place on Jan. 27th.  You only have a few more opportunities to attend your one required parent meeting.
 
• Chaperones:  Please review the following:  The main duty of the chaperones is to make sure the kids are paying attention to Karla and remaining quiet.  There should be no talking or behavior that distracts others.  Chaperones should be among the children, NOT sitting in the back of the room.  Thanks for your help with this.
 
• Sheet music  please turn in your copies of “Les Anges” as soon as possible.
 
• New cd’s will be distributed before the end of the month.  This means  December cds should be finished in the next couple of weeks.. New choristers should also learn the Star Spangled banner on the October cd.
 
• Testing:  All students must test on ALL songs.  The first test of the spring will be on March 1st.  All of the testing cannot be completed in one class, so please be aware that you must come early or stay late at other rehearsals to finish testing on ALL songs.
           
·          Attendance—please direct all requests for excused absences to Mary Lyubomirsky (LYUBYS@rochester.rr.com) or 385.1848
 
 
Karla & June   
 
Practice tip of the week:  Please have the following songs memorized by next week:  Laudate, Alle psallite, Wir Eilen Mit Schwachen,  Lift thine eyes and Every time I feel the spirit.  Finish the rest of the December cd by January 27
th.(Open thy eyes, Ave Maria, Air, Battle Hymn)
 
Dates to Remember:
 
January 13        repertoire workshop Room A137 Theatre building
January 20       small group
January 27        Large group
February 3       Small group
February 10     repertoire workshop
February 17     Large group
February 24     No rehearsal
March 3           Small group TEST on December and January CD music
March 10         Large group Final Trip Payment
March 25         Choral Prism at Eastman Theatre..time to be determined
April 1              Tour preview concert at Pittsford Presbyterian 3pm
April 28
th          Gala 5pm
  The rest of the dates will be filled in on the memo next week.