Additional Information
2/17 - Weekly Memo
  Feb 17, 2007
Dear Families,
 
This week is large group rehearsal.
• Casual uniforms---we will have new casual uniforms this year.  All choristers  will need to purchase new casual uniform shirts.  The sweatshirts will remain the same from last year.  The new casual uniform shirt will be a polo shirt with a collar.  Additional shirts may be purchased by adults or other family members to wear on the trip, if desired.  Cost of the polo shirt will be $12.00 and the sweatshirt will  be $15.00.  Please see Mrs. Schiro today for sizing and ordering.
 
• There is no rehearsal next week.  Our next rehearsal will be March 3rd, small group test day!
 
 
• Trip—there are several of you who missed the last trip payment, which was due Jan. 27.  PLEASE get that in immediately!  Thanks for your cooperation.
 
 
• Gala—the next meeting will take place on February 17th in the student lounge.  Mark your calendars for April 28th and invite all of your friends.  Tickets go on sale April 1st.  We are still in need of people to work on publicity.  Please come to the Gala meeting if interested.
 
• Special singing opportunity:  Please let Mrs. Santini know as soon as possible if you are interested in the MAG opportunity.  There are still openings for “a”s and “c” s
 
• Picture Day—is Feb 17th.  Last names A-L, please come at 9:00 am for your picture.  Last names M-Z please stay after rehearsal for your picture.  Please wear or bring the top half of your uniform. 
 
 
• Delta Sonic fundraiser:  Money and leftover tickets are due no later than Feb 17.
 
 
• 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.
 
·          Attendance—please direct all requests for excused absences to Mary Lyubomirsky(LYUBYS@rochester.rr.com) or 385.1848.  Please send in your request at least two weeks in advance except in cases of illness.
 
 
Karla & June   
 
 
Practice tip of the week:  If you are going on vacation, have your child bring their cds and walkman with them. After tomorrow’s rehearsal we will get back to you with an update of which songs to focus on.  Don’t forget to work with your child to learn all verses of the patriotic songs.
 
Dates to Remember:
 
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 12-15      Trip to Williamsburg
April 21                        Small group test day
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)
 
Weekly Reminders
This Saturday is large group rehearsal.  Chaperones are:  Brugman, Harris, Knight, McCrumb and Vokes.  Chaperones should arrive by 9:15 to help set up chairs.  The full weekly memo will follow later today. 
2/9 - Weekly Memo
  Feb 9, 2007
Dear Families,
 
This week is repertoire workshop.  It will take place in the rehearsal hall
 
 
• Gala—the next meeting will take place on February 17th in the student lounge.  Mark your calendars for April 28th and invite all of your friends.  Tickets go on sale April 1st.  We are still in need of people to work on publicity.  Please come to the Gala meeting if interested.
 
• Special singing opportunity:  Please let Mrs. Santini know as soon as possible if you are interested in the MAG opportunity.  There are still openings, we are in particular need of “C’s”
 
•  Next week is large group.  Chaperones are:  Brugman, Harris, Knight, McCrumb and Vokes.
 
 
• Picture Day—is Feb 17th.  Last names A-L, please come at 9:00 am for your picture.  Last names M-Z please stay after rehearsal for your picture.  Please wear or bring the top half of your uniform. 
 
 
• Delta Sonic fundraiser:  Money and leftover tickets are due no later than Feb 17.
 
 
• 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.
 
• 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.  Please send in your request at least two weeks in advance except in cases of illness.
 
 
Karla & June   
 
Dates to Remember:
 
February 17     Large group Picture Day
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)
 
Weekly Reminders
2/7 - Reminders and Weekly Letter
       February 3, 2007
Dear Families,
 
This week is small group.  It will take place in room A59.  Theory will be in A72 as usual.
 
·          Attendance—ALL ABSENCES SHOULD BE SUBMITED 2 TO 3 WEEKS IN ADVANCE, EXCEPT IN THE CASE OF ILLNESS. Please direct all requests for excused absences to Mary Lyubomirsky (LYUBYS@rochester.rr.com) or 385.1848
 
 
• Gala—the next meeting will take place on February 17th in the student lounge.  Mark your calendars for April 28th and invite all of your friends.  Tickets go on sale April 1st.  We are still in need of people to work on publicity.  Please come to the Gala meeting if interested.
 
• Special singing opportunity:  Please let Mrs. Santini know as soon as possible if you are interested in the MAG opportunity.  There are still openings.
• Next week is repertoire workshop.  Times are 9-10:20, 10:30-11:50 and 1:30 to 2:50.
 
• Picture Day—is Feb 17th.  Last names A-L, please come at 9:00 am for your picture.  Last names M-Z please stay after rehearsal for your picture.  Please wear or bring the top half of your uniform. 
 
 
• Delta Sonic fundraiser:  Money and leftover tickets are due no later than Feb 17.
 
 
• 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.
 
• 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.
 
 
 
Karla & June   
 
Practice tip of the week: Try pulling out and writing down the words of “Lift Thine eyes” from the sheet music without the repeats to memorize them.
Dates to Remember:
 
February 10     repertoire workshop
February 17     Large group Picture Day
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)