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bcc weekly memo 11.10.07

2007-11-09T06:31:00.001-08:00

Rochester, New York
November 10, 2007

Dear Families,

• Thank you to all of the parents who assembled Jingle Bells! It is much appreciated
• A big thank you to all the parents who helped assemble the fall campaign mailing as well.
• There will be a gala meeting next week during large group rehearsal in the student lounge at 9:45 Please come and volunteer for to help on a committee. Many hands make light work.
• Nutcracker gifts—Thanks to everyone who has donated gifts so far. Please bring gifts directly to Nutcracker anytime before Sunday night.
• Messiah tickets will be distributed next week. Additional tickets may be purchased for $12.00 adults, $7.00 senior and $1.00 student. This is a discount price and is available only through chorus, tickets purchased at the door will not be discounted. Each family will receive two tickets.
• Orkidstra tickets: we still do not know if we will receive a complimentary ticket to this concert or not. It is non-reserved seating and tickets will be available at the door or at rpo.com.
• Testing: focus of testing will be: The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy, El Decembre, Les Anges, and Masters in this hall. Please be sure you have all the other music learned and polished. Mrs. Krogstad reserves the right to test any child on any song if she deems it necessary.
• Fundraisers—if you still owe money or books or tickets, please turn them in NO LATER than next week.
• We are starting our big push into our concert season: please make sure your child has adequate sleep, good nutrition, and washes their hands frequently. Please do not bring sick children to any rehearsals or concerts. We cannot risk infecting the entire chorus!
• Thanks to all of the kids who are working so hard. Your dedication shows and will pay off with fabulous concerts!

• Next week—is large group rehearsal. It is a Mandatory rehearsal.
• Attendance—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

Practice Tip of the Week: Continue listening to music nightly and work specifically on any music that did not pass the test

Dates to remember: SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Nov 10 Repertoire Workshop Testing begins for Greece and Bethany Presbyterian and continues during Nutcracker
Nov. 17 Large Group
Nov. 21 Nutcracker Dress Rehearsal Eastman School of Music 6:45
Nov. 23, 24 25 Nutcracker 1:30 and 6:30, Eastman School of music
Dec 1 Dress Rehearsal St. Charles Borromeo 9:30 – 11:30 MANDATORY for participants
Dec 2 GPAS concert 6:15 arrival, 7:00 pm concert
Dec 4 Polar express rehearsal 6:30 to 8:00 pm Place TBD
Dec 6 Messiah Rehearsal at Unitarian church 6:30 to 7:30 pm
Dec 8 UPDATED:Orkidstra rehearsal will be held at Eastman theatre from 9:30 to 12:00. Messiah rehearsal 1:15 at First Baptist 1:15 to 2:30 MANDATORY
Dec 9 Orkidstra Concert arrive 1:00 Eastman School of music
Dec 9 Messiah 3:30 arrival Hochstein School of Music
Dec 13 Dress Rehearsal, 6:45 Bethany Presbyterian Mandatory for participants
Dec 14 Carols by Candlelight Bethany Presbyterian arrive 6:45
Jan. 5 Large Group in RM 183 (upstairs)
Jan. 19 Memorial art Gallery Performance, limited participation
April 17, 18, 19 Trip to Boston
May 4 Concert with Gregory Kunde Chorale
May 18 RCO Concert

BCC weekly memo 11.03.07

2007-11-02T17:01:00.001-07:00

Rochester, New York
October 27, 2007

Dear Families,
• Congratulations to the kids on a great performance last week! You were fabulous!

• THIS JUST IN: We have been asked to sing at a Kodak Executive Holiday party at George Eastman House on Dec 15th from 6:00 to 6:30. We can only bring 30 kids: 10 B 5 A 5C and 10 H. Second year students and above only. First come first accepted, I need your definite commitment by Wed. Nov 7. The chorus will be paid for this performance.

• Fall campaign mailing: At this week’s rehearsal I need several parents to help assemble our fall campaign mailing. Please meet in the student lounge after rehearsal starts.
• Trip—First trip deposit was due last week. There is still time to sign up, but hurry!
• Nutcracker concert information sheet is attached.
• Nutcracker ticket vouchers are in your folders today.
• Nutcracker gifts—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. Please consider purchasing and donating one or two gifts for the raffle. These can be brought to any rehearsal between now and Nov 19th or brought directly to the Eastman school during Nutcracker.
• BCC Logo pins—Just arrived! Get your BCC logo lapel pin for $5.00. Available from Mrs. Santini anytime!!!
• Jingle Bells—We are in need of parents to assemble jingle bells for the Orkidstra concert during the combined rehearsal with Amadeus on Nov 4. Please stay to help if you can.
• Messiah tickets: will be distributed on November 17. There will be to tickets per family for this event.

• Delta Sonic and Entertainment Books money is due. Please turn in all money or returned items this week.

• January 19, 2008 MAG concert: We still need 2B’s, 3 A’s 3 C’s and 4 H’s. Deadline to sign up before I have to cancel the event is Nov. 15. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!
• Next week—is repertoire workshop. Testing on holiday music begins and continues during Nutcracker

• Attendance—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

Milestones:
Practice Tip of the Week: Work on memorizing two lines of El Decembre each night.

Dates to remember: SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Nov. 3 Large Group
Nov. 4 Combined rehearsal with Amadeus Chorale for Polar Express 3- 5 pm Room A183 at Nazareth (upstairs)
Nov 10 Repertoire Workshop Testing begins for Greece and Bethany Presbyterian and continues during Nutcracker
Nov. 17 Large Group
Nov. 21 Nutcracker Dress Rehearsal Eastman School of Music 6:45
Nov. 23, 24 25 Nutcracker 1:30 and 6:30, Eastman School of music
Dec 1 Dress Rehearsal St. Charles Borromeo 9:30 – 11:30 MANDATORY for participants
Dec 2 GPAS concert
Dec 4 Polar express rehearsal 6:30 to 8:00 pm Place TBD
Dec 6 Messiah Rehearsal at Unitarian church 6:30 to 7:30 pm
Dec 8 UPDATED: Orkidstra rehearsal will be held at Eastman theatre from 9:30 to 12:00. Messiah rehearsal 1:15 at First Baptist 1:15 to 2:30 MANDATORY
Dec 9 Orkidstra Concert arrive 1:00 Eastman School of music
Dec 9 Messiah 3:30 arrival Hochstein School of Music
Dec 13 Dress Rehearsal, 6:45 Bethany Presbyterian Mandatory for participants
Dec 14 Carols by Candlelight Bethany Presbyterian arrive 6:45
Jan. 5 Large Group in RM 183 (upstairs)
Jan. 19 Memorial art Gallery Performance, limited participation
April 17, 18, 19 Trip to Boston
May 4 Concert with Gregory Kunde Chorale
May 18 RCO Concert

bcc weekly memo 10.27.07

2007-10-26T13:29:00.001-07:00

Rochester, New York
October 27, 2007

Dear Families,

• Oct 27 Peace Concert—Arrival time is 6:00 pm. Please park behind the library. Attached please find a map of the U of R campus. Please limit guests at the reception following the concert (in the library) to two. There will be a shuttle for the return trip back to the parking lot.
• Parent meeting—there will be a parent meeting in the student lounge on Oct 27 at 9:45. Remember, everyone must attend one meeting. We will be discussing the Gala and answering questions.
• Trip—First trip deposit is due at rehearsal on Oct 27. Deposit is $100.00 per person and a separate registration form is needed for each person. Please find forms attached. Also check out our website for interesting info on the trip!!! Thanks to Bill Harris for all the work on the website!
• Schedule—Attached is a revised (version 3.0) calendar. Please note changes in yellow. There are still a few rehearsal location details to be settled. Please check back.
• Nutcracker schedule- is attached. The font would not print out any larger, please adjust the zoom to a higher level, I suggest 150% in order to see it. You may also perform at any performance for which you are not scheduled. No need to tell us in advance, just show up.
• Nutcracker ticket vouchers will be distributed next week.
• Nutcracker gifts—each year choristers receive a keepsake gift during our cast party on Sunday night after Nutcracker. Stuffed animals, Nutcrackers, and holiday themed items are very popular with the kids. It is very much appreciated when parents donate one or two items to the “raffle” Please keep an eye out at discount stores, etc. Donated items can be brought to any large group between now and Nutcracker or can be brought anytime during Nutcracker.
• BCC Logo pins—Just arrived! Get your BCC logo lapel pin for $5.00. Available from Mrs. Santini anytime!!!
• Jingle Bells—We are in need of parents to assemble jingle bells for the Orkidstra concert during the combined rehearsal with Amadeus on Nov 4. Please stay to help if you can.

• Fundraisers—tickets and books and money may be turned in on Oct 27 during large group rehearsal. Please turn in all money or returned items no later than Nov 3

• January 19, 2008 MAG concert: Please sign up for this concert, there are still plenty of spots available and if we do not get more singers, we will have to cancel
• Next week—is large group.

• Attendance—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

Milestones: Messiah, Nutcracker, Polar Express should be learned and polished by now. You should be well on your way to having the Greece Performing Arts Society music memorized. Please refer to your repertoire list.

Practice Tip of the Week: Work on memorizing two lines of El Decembre each night.

Dates to remember: SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Oct. 27 Large Group First trip payment due.
Oct. 27 Gandhi Institute Peace concert Strong Auditorium, 6:00 arrival 7:00 pm concert.TNov. 3 Large Group
Nov. 4 Combined rehearsal with Amadeus Chorale for Polar Express 3- 5 pm Room A183 at Nazareth (upstairs)
Nov 10 Repertoire Workshop Testing begins for Greece and Bethany Presbyterian and continues during Nutcracker
Nov. 17 Large Group
Nov. 21 Nutcracker Dress Rehearsal Eastman School of Music 6:45
Nov. 23, 24 25 Nutcracker 1:30 and 6:30, Eastman School of music
Dec 1 Dress Rehearsal St. Charles Borromeo 9:30 – 11:30 MANDATORY for participants
Dec 2 GPAS concert
Dec 4 Polar express rehearsal 6:30 to 8:00 pm Place TBD
Dec 6 Messiah Rehearsal at Unitarian church 6:30 to 7:30 pm
Dec 8 UPDATED:Orkidstra rehearsal will be held at Eastman theatre from 9:30 to 12:00. Messiah rehearsal 1:15 at First Baptist 1:15 to 2:30 MANDATORY
Dec 9 Orkidstra Concert arrive 1:00 Eastman School of music
Dec 9 Messiah 3:30 arrival Hochstein School of Music
Dec 13 Dress Rehearsal, 6:45 Bethany Presbyterian Mandatory for participants
Dec 14 Carols by Candlelight Bethany Presbyterian arrive 6:45
Jan. 5 Large Group in RM 183 (upstairs)
Jan. 19 Memorial art Gallery Performance, limited participation
April 17, 18, 19 Trip to Boston
May 4 Concert with Gregory Kunde Chorale
May 18 RCO Concert

BCC weekly memo 10.13.07

2007-10-12T12:58:00.001-07:00

Rochester, New York
October 13, 2007

Dear Families,

• Oct 27 Peace Concert—We have some updated information on the Peace concert. First year choristers please let Mrs. Lyubomirsky know no later than Oct. 13 if you DO NOT plan on attending. This concert is optional for first year, everyone else is expected to attend. Updated concert information sheet is attached.

• Uniforms: Ties and cummerbunds will be available on Oct 27 at large group. Please be sure to get yours before the concert that night. Cost is $10.00 for a set.

• Trip—First trip deposit is due at rehearsal on Oct 27. Deposit is $100.00 per person and a separate registration form is needed for each person. Registration forms will be available on the website www.bachkidsusa.org by the middle of next week.

• Schedule—an updated schedule (Version 2.0) is attached. It is still quite possible there will be some refining of rehearsal dates and times for the Polar Express. Stay tuned.

• Nutcracker schedule- Requests for excusal from specific performances are due to Mrs. Lyubomirsky by Oct. 20th. All choristers will be scheduled for at least four and possibly five performances. Please try to be as flexible as possible, for instance, do not ask for a specific performance off unless you have no other choice. Choristers are welcome to do all six. Please let June know if you would like to do all six.

• Nutcracker gifts—each year choristers receive a keepsake gift during our cast party on Sunday night after Nutcracker. Stuffed animals, Nutcrackers, and holiday themed items are very popular with the kids. It is very much appreciated when parents donate one or two items to the “raffle” Please keep an eye out at discount stores, etc. Donated items can be brought to any large group between now and Nutcracker or can be brought anytime during Nutcracker.

• Fundraisers—tickets and books may be picked up or turned in on Sept. 29 during large group rehearsal. Both items make great holiday gifts for teachers, bus drivers, postman, etc. Shop early! Don’t forget that we have a contest for the top sellers!!! Cash prizes!!

• Polar Express Rehearsal—We will be rehearsing with Maestro Butterman on either Dec 3 or Dec 4 in the evening. Please hold both dates open and we will give you details as soon as they are available.

• January 19, 2008 MAG concert: sign-ups for the concert will begin Monday, Oct 15. Repertoire will be all concert music from last year’s tour. Limited to 10 B’s 5 A’s 5 C’s and 10 H’s. Second year and above students only.

•
• Next week—is small group. It is a test week on Polar Express

• Attendance—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

Milestones: A new cd will be given this week or next week. It does not contain any new music to learn at this time. Instead, it has a slow version of the Polar Express. YOU MUST LISTEN TO THE SLOW VERSION TO GAIN MASTERY OF THE PIECE. There are difficult passages and this should make it easier to master the piece.

Practice Tip of the Week: Practice reciting the words you worked on the night before at breakfast

Dates to remember: SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Oct 13 Repertoire Workshop
Oct. 20 Small Group TEST ON POLAR EXPRESS
Oct. 27 Large Group First trip payment due.
Oct. 27 Gandhi Institute Peace concert Strong Auditorium, 6:00 arrival 7:00 pm concert.This is a change
Nov. 3 Large Group
Nov. 4 Combined rehearsal with Amadeus Chorale for Polar Express 3- 5 pm Room A183 at Nazareth (upstairs)
Nov 10 Repertoire Workshop Testing begins for Greece and Bethany Presbyterian and continues during Nutcracker
Nov. 17 Large Group
Nov. 21 Nutcracker Dress Rehearsal Eastman School of Music 6:45
Nov. 23, 24 25 Nutcracker 1:30 and 6:30, Eastman School of music
Dec 1 Dress Rehearsal St. Charles Borromeo 9:30 – 11:30 MANDATORY for participants
Dec 2 GPAS concert
Dec 4 Polar express rehearsal 6:30 to 8:00 pm Place TBD
Dec 8 UPDATED:Orkidstra rehearsal will be held at Eastman theatre from 9:30 to 12:00. Messiah rehearsal 1:15 at First Baptist Church corner of Allen’s Creek and Clover St MANDATORY
Dec 9 Orkidstra Concert arrive 1:00 Eastman School of music
Dec 9 Messiah 3:30 arrival Hochstein School of Music
Dec 13 Dress Rehearsal, 6:45 Bethany Presbyterian Mandatory for participants
Dec 14 Carols by Candlelight Bethany Presbyterian arrive 6:45
Jan. 5 Large Group in RM 183 (upstairs)
Jan. 19 Memorial art Gallery Performance, limited participation
April 17, 18, 19 Trip to Boston
May 4 Concert with Gregory Kunde Chorale
May 18 RCO Concert

BCC weekly memo 10.06.07

2007-10-05T08:25:00.000-07:00

Rochester, New York
October 6, 2007

Dear Families,

• Oct 27 Peace Concert—We have some updated information on the Peace concert. First year choristers please let Mrs. Lyubomirsky know no later than Oct. 13 if you DO NOT plan on attending. This concert is optional for first year, everyone else is expected to attend. Updated concert information sheet is attached.

• Uniforms: Ties and cummerbunds will be available on Oct 27 at large group. Please be sure to get yours before the concert that night. Cost is $10.00 for a set.

• Nutcracker schedule- Requests for excusal from specific performances are due to Mrs. Lyubomirsky by Oct. 20th. All choristers will be scheduled for at least four and possibly five performances. Please try to be as flexible as possible, for instance, do not ask for a specific performance off unless you have no other choice. Choristers are welcome to do all six. Please let June know if you would like to do all six.

• Fundraisers—tickets and books may be picked up or turned in on Sept. 29 during large group rehearsal. Both items make great holiday gifts for teachers, bus drivers, postman, etc. Shop early! Don’t forget that we have a contest for the top sellers!!! Cash prizes!!

• Website—All BCC communications, memos, schedules, etc. will now be posted on the website. Any breaking news will be posted in the BCC Blog. Please check often for updated info.

• Newsletter—if you have an interesting article for the newsletter, please send it electronically to Mrs. Santini. We are interested in a write up of last year’s trip, gala or any concert or event from the previous season. We will not be able to publish chorister news due to space limitations

• Polar Express Rehearsal—We will be rehearsing with Maestro Butterman on either Dec 3 or Dec 4 in the evening. Please hold both dates open and we will give you details as soon as they are available.

• January 19, 2008 MAG concert: We will again this year be doing a limited participation concert at MAG. We need an even distribution of B, A, C, and H parts. This will be ONLY for second year and above students. Sign ups will take place later this fall. There will be a mandatory rehearsal for participants after large group rehearsal on January 5.

• Next week—is repertoire workshop

• Attendance—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

Milestones: Finish and polish All things Bright and Beautiful, Ode to Joy, and Simple Gifts. We are now finishing up Oct 27 concert music and Polar Express, please make sure you are listening to all of the holiday repertoire each day.

Practice Tip of the Week: Recite the words to one song each day as a poem, i.e. the first verse of Les Anges.

Dates to remember: SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Oct. 6 Repertoire Workshop
Oct 13 Repertoire Workshop
Oct. 20 Small Group TEST ON POLAR EXPRESS
Oct. 27 Large Group First trip payment due.
Oct. 27 Gandhi Institute Peace concert Strong Auditorium, 6:20 arrival 7:00 pm concert.This is a change
Nov. 3 Large Group
Nov. 4 Combined rehearsal with Amadeus Chorale for Polar Express 3- 5 pm Location TBA
Nov 10 Repertoire Workshop Testing begins for Greece and Bethany Presbyterian and continues during Nutcracker
Nov. 17 Large Group
Nov. 21 Nutcracker Dress Rehearsal Eastman School of Music 6:45
Nov. 23, 24 25 Nutcracker 1:30 and 6:30, Eastman School of music
Dec 1 Dress Rehearsal St. Charles Borromeo 9:30 – 11:30 MANDATORY for participants
Dec 2 GPAS concert
Dec 4 Polar express rehearsal 6:30 to 8:00 pm Place TBD
Dec 8 UPDATED:Orkidstra rehearsal will be held at Eastman theatre from 9:30 to 12:00. Messiah rehearsal still TBD
Dec 9 Orkidstra Concert arrive 1:00 Eastman School of music
Dec 9 Messiah 3:30 arrival Hochstein School of Music
Dec 13 Dress Rehearsal, 6:45 Bethany Presbyterian
Dec 14 Carols by Candlelight Bethany Presbyterian arrive 6:45
Jan. 5 Large Group in RM 183 (upstairs)
Jan. 19 Memorial art Gallery Performance, limited participation
April 17, 18, 19 Trip to Boston
May 4 Concert with Gregory Kunde Chorale
May 18 RCO Concert

BCC Update-Change for 10/6/07

2007-10-03T10:57:00.000-07:00

Due to some unforeseen circumstances, we will NOT be having small group lessons this Saturday. Instead, we will be having REPERTOIRE WORKSHOP. Times for rep workshop are as follows:

9:00-10:20

10:30 – 11:50

1:30-2:50.

Please attend any one workshop of your choice.

Thanks,

June

BCC weekly memo 9.29.07

2007-09-28T12:33:00.000-07:00

Rochester, New York
September 29, 2007

Dear Families,

• Oct 27 Peace Concert—to celebrate the opening of the Gandhi Center for Nonviolence, we have been asked to sing at a concert in the Strong Auditorium on the University of Rochester Campus. Arrival time is 6:20, assemble in the room below the stage. EACH CHORISTER WILL RECEIVE ONE FREE TICKET. WE DO NOT HAVE INFORMATION ON TICKET COST.

• Uniforms: Ties and cummerbunds will be available on Oct 27 at large group. Please be sure to get yours before the concert that night. Cost is $10.00 for a set.

• Nutcracker schedule- Requests for excusal from specific performances are due to Mrs. Lyubomirsky by Oct. 20th. All choristers will be scheduled for at least four and possibly five performances. Please try to be as flexible as possible, for instance, do not ask for a specific performance off unless you have no other choice. Choristers are welcome to do all six. Please let June know if you would like to do all six.

• Fundraisers—tickets and books may be picked up or turned in on Sept. 29 during large group rehearsal. Both items make great holiday gifts for teachers, bus drivers, postman, etc. Shop early! Don’t forget that we have a contest for the top sellers!!! Cash prizes!!

• Tuition –is now due immediately. Please make payment or contact Mrs. Santini for payment arrangements as soon as possible. Please leave your check in Mrs. Santini’s folder in the white rack. If I have not heard from you regarding payment, you will be contacted this week. We must have at least a partial payment in order for your child to continue to participate. Pleas make checks to Nazareth College.

• Website—All BCC communications, memos, schedules, etc. will now be posted on the website. Any breaking news will be posted in the BCC Blog. Please check often for updated info.

• Newsletter—if you have an interesting article for the newsletter, please send it electronically to Mrs. Santini. We are interested in a write up of last year’s trip, gala or any concert or event from the previous season. We will not be able to publish chorister news due to space limitations

• Free Organ—Mrs Krogstad has a two manual Hammond Viscount three octave organ that she would likeA to give away. You will need to pick it up at her house. Please call 442-0800 if interested. Perfect for anyone wishing to learn basic keyboarding.

• Polar Express Rehearsal—We will be rehearsing with Maestro Butterman on either Dec 3 or Dec 4 in the evening. Please hold both dates open and we will give you details as soon as they are available.

• January 19, 2008 MAG concert: We will again this year be doing a limited participation concert at MAG. We need an even distribution of B, A, C, and H parts. This will be ONLY for second year and above students. Sign ups will take place later this fall. There will be a mandatory rehearsal for participants after large group rehearsal on January 5.

• Next week—is small group

• Attendance—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

Email updates—I have several wrong email addresses, If you are not receiving the memo via email, or would like an additional address added to the distribution list, please send an email to Junesantini@rochester.rr.com with “please add sender to bcc distribution list” in the subject line.

Milestones: You should be almost done with Messiah, Waltz of the Snowflakes and Polar Express. Next focus should be on What Shall I Give, The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy and the first verse of Les Anges

Practice Tip of the Week: Listen to the cd while helping your mom or dad with the dishes!

Dates to remember: SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Sept 29 Large Group
Oct. 6 Small Group
Oct 13 Repertoire Workshop
Oct. 20 Small Group TEST ON POLAR EXPRESS
Oct. 27 Large Group First trip payment due.
Oct. 27 Gandhi Institute Peace concert Strong Auditorium, 6:20 arrival 7:00 pm concert.This is a change
Nov. 3 Large Group
Nov. 4 Combined rehearsal with Amadeus Chorale for Polar Express 3- 5 pm Location TBA
Nov 10 Repertoire Workshop Testing begins for Greece and Bethany Presbyterian and continues during Nutcracker
Nov. 17 Large Group
Nov. 21 Nutcracker Dress Rehearsal Eastman School of Music 6:45
Nov. 23, 24 25 Nutcracker 1:30 and 6:30, Eastman School of music
Dec 1 Dress Rehearsal St. Charles Borromeo 9:30 – 11:30 MANDATORY for participants
Dec 2 GPAS concert
Dec 4 Polar express rehearsal 6:30 to 8:00 pm Place TBD
Dec 8 UPDATED:Orkidstra rehearsal will be held at Eastman theatre from 9:30 to 12:00. Messiah rehearsal still TBD
Dec 9 Orkidstra Concert arrive 1:00 Eastman School of music
Dec 9 Messiah 3:30 arrival Hochstein School of Music
Dec 13 Dress Rehearsal, 6:45 Bethany Presbyterian
Dec 14 Carols by Candlelight Bethany Presbyterian arrive 6:45
Jan. 5 Large Group in RM 183 (upstairs)
Jan. 19 Memorial art Gallery Performance, limited participation
April 17, 18, 19 Trip to Boston
May 4 Concert with Gregory Kunde Chorale
May 18 RCO Concert

BCC weekly memo 9.22.07

2007-09-21T13:18:00.001-07:00

Dear Families,

Starting next week, I will email you a link to access the memo on the bcc website

Oct 27 Peace Concert—to celebrate the opening of the Gandhi Center for Nonviolence, we have been asked to sing at a concert in the Strong Auditorium on the University of Rochester Campus. Arrival time is 6:20, assemble in the room below the stage. The concert is still in the planning stage, however, if tickets are required each chorister will get at least one free ticket. We do not have any more information about tickets than that. LOOK FOR A CONCERT INFORMATION SHEET NEXT WEEK
Fundraisers—tickets and books may be picked up or turned in on Set 29 during large group rehearsal. Both items make great holiday gifts for teachers, bus drivers, postman, etc. Shop early!
New CD is being distributed today. Please refer to attached schedule for when repertoire will be performed. First year choristers should learn repertoire in the concert order specified. Most of the music is in English and not too hard. Most choristers should be able to participate in most of the concerts.
Tuition –is now due immediately. Please make payment or contact Mrs. Santini for payment arrangements as soon as possible. Please leave your check in Mrs. Santini’s folder in the white rack.

Website—All BCC communications, memos, schedules, etc. will now be posted on the website. Any breaking news will be posted in the BCC Blog. Please check often for updated info.
Uniform Karen Breen, uniform coordinator, will be distributing ties and cummerbunds at large group rehearsals. The cost is $10.00 for a set. These are a required part of the concert uniform. The other parts are a long sleeved, white, oxford cloth, button down collar shirt and navy blue, pleat front school uniform pants. Navy blue pleat front uniform pants are available in the boys department at Sears, JC Penny, Target, or from Frenchtoast.com
Newsletter—if you have an interesting article for the newsletter, please send it electronically to Mrs. Santini. We are interested in a write up of last year’s trip, gala or any concert or event from the previous season. We will not be able to publish chorister news due to space limitations.
Free Organ—Mrs. Krogstad has a two manual Hammond Viscount three octave organ that she would like to give away. You will need to pick it up at her house. Please call 442-0800 if interested. Perfect for anyone wishing to learn basic keyboarding.
Entertainment Book and Delta Sonic Fundraisers—thanks to Terri D’Angelo for coordinating these. You may turn in money and check out more books/tickets on Saturday September 29. The last day for Delta Sonic is Nov. 3 and the last day for Entertainment books is Oct 27.
Next week—is large group. 9:30 to 11:30
Attendance—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

Email updates—I have several wrong email addresses, If you are not receiving the memo via email, or would like an additional address added to the distribution list, please send an email to Junesantini@rochester.rr.com with “please add sender to bcc distribution list” in the subject line.

Dates to remember: SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Sept 22 Small Group TEST ON MESSIAH, (with emphasis on “If God be For Us”

Sept 29 Large Group

Oct. 6 Small Group

Oct 13 Repertoire Workshop

Oct. 20 Small Group TEST ON POLAR EXPRESS

Oct. 27 Large Group First trip payment due.

Oct. 27 Gandhi Institute Peace concert Strong Auditorium, 6:20 arrival 7:00 pm concert. This is a change

Nov. 3 Large Group

Nov. 4 Combined rehearsal with Amadeus Chorale for Polar Express 3- 5 pm Location TBA

Nov 10 Repertoire Workshop Testing begins for Greece and Bethany Presbyterian and continues during Nutcracker

Nov. 17 Large Group

Nov. 21 Nutcracker Dress Rehearsal Eastman School of Music 6:45

Nov. 23, 24 25 Nutcracker 1:30 and 6:30, Eastman School of music

Dec 1 Dress Rehearsal St. Charles Borromeo 9:30 – 11:30 MANDATORY for participants

Dec 2 GPAS concert

Dec 8 UPDATED:Orkidstra rehearsal will be held at Eastman theatre from 9:30 to 12:00. Messiah rehearsal still TBD

Dec 9 Orkidstra Concert arrive 1:00 Eastman School of music

Dec 9 Messiah 3:30 arrival Hochstein School of Music

Dec 13 Dress Rehearsal, 6:45 Bethany Presbyterian

Dec 14 Carols by Candlelight Bethany Presbyterian arrive 6:45

Jan. 5 Large Group in RM 183 (upstairs)

Jan. 19 Memorial art Gallery Performance, limited participation

April 17, 18, 19 Trip to Boston

May 4 Concert with Gregory Kunde Chorale

May 18 RCO Concert

Fall repertoire

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Fall/ Holiday Season Repertoire

In Order of Performance Found on CD

1. Oct 27 Peace Concert
• Ode to Joy August
• Simple Gifts October
• All Things Bright and Beautiful September
2. Nutcracker (Nov 23 -25)
• Waltz of the Snowflakes October
3. Possible Channel 8 taping (Time and date TBD)
• What Shall We Give October
• The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy October
4. Greece Performing Arts Society Dec. 2
• What Shall We Give October
• Dormi Dormi October
• In the Bleak Midwinter October
• Masters in this Hall October
• Halleluiah Chorus Audition CD
• The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy October
5. Orkidstra Dec. 9
• The Polar Express September
• Holiday Medley October
6. Messiah Dec. 9
• Come Unto Him Audition CD
• If God Be For Us Audition CD
• Halleluiah Chorus Audition CD
• Amen Audition CD
7. Bethany Presbyterian Dec 14
• Chinese Carol October
• Les Anges October
• El Decembre October
• O Holy Night October

First year choristers should learn the music in this order
1. Nutcracker
2. Messiah
3. Orkidstra
4. Peace Concert
5. Greece
6. Channel 8 (repeats from Greece)
7. Bethany
Returning choristers are expected to perform in all the concerts

bcc memo 9/15/07

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Nazareth College
Rochester, New York
September 15, 2007

Dear Families,

• We have been approached this week to be a part of a special musical performance on Oct. 27. in the evening. Repertoire for this event would be “Ode to Joy” and “All things Bright and Beautiful” This event will be confirmed this week and is optional for first year students. Returning students are expected to attend. More details as they become available.
• Tuition -was due last week. Please leave your check in Mrs. Santini’s folder in the white rack. Please contact Mrs. Santini for alternate payment arrangements.

• Website—All BCC communications, memos, schedules, etc. will now be posted on the website. Any breaking news will be posted in the BCC Blog. Please check often for updated info. (The schedule will be posted as of Sunday, September 16.

• Uniform Karen Breen, uniform coordinator, will be distributing ties and cummerbunds at large group rehearsals. The cost is $10.00 for a set. These are a required part of the concert uniform. The other parts are a long sleeved, white, oxford cloth, button down collar shirt and navy blue, pleat front school uniform pants. Navy blue pleat front uniform pants are available in the boys department at Sears, JC Penny, Target, or from Frenchtoast.com

• Newsletter—if you have an interesting article for the newsletter, please send it electronically to Mrs. Santini. We are interested in a write up of last year’s trip, gala or any concert or event from the previous season. We will not be able to publish chorister news due to space limitations.

• Entertainment Book and Delta Sonic Fundraisers—thanks to Terri D’Angelo for coordinating these. You may turn in money and check out more books/tickets on Saturday September 29. The last day for Delta Sonic is Nov. 3 and the last day for Entertainment books is Oct 27.
• Chaperone schedule—is being distributed today. If you cannot make your assigned time, please trade with another family.
• Next week—is small group.It is a test week on Messiah. First year students should have a parent attend with them.
• Attendance—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

Email updates--You should have gotten at least two email updates so far. If you did not, or would like an additional address added to the distribution list, please send an email to Junesantini@rochester.rr.com with “please add sender to bcc distribution list” in the subject line.

Dates to remember: SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Sept. 15 Repertoire Workshop 9:00-10:20, 10:30-11:50, 1:30 – 2:50, choristers to attend one session
Sept 22 Small Group TEST ON MESSIAH, (with emphasis on “If God be For Us”
Sept 29 Large Group
Oct. 6 Small Group
Oct 13 Repertoire Workshop
Oct. 20 Small Group TEST ON POLAR EXPRESS
Oct. 27 Large Group
Nov. 3 Large Group
Nov. 4 Combined rehearsal with Amadeus Chorale for Polar Express 3- 5 pm Location TBA
Nov 10 Repertoire Workshop Testing begins for Greece and Bethany Presbyterian and continues during Nutcracker
Nov. 17 Large Group
Nov. 21 Nutcracker Dress Rehearsal Eastman School of Music 6:45
Nov. 23, 24 25 Nutcracker 1:30 and 6:30, Eastman School of music
Dec 1 Dress Rehearsal St. Charles Borromeo 9:30 – 11:30 MANDATORY for participants
Dec 2 GPAS concert
Dec 8 Hold open entire day. Double rehearsal, exact times and places to be determined
Dec 9 Orkidstra Concert arrive 1:00 Eatman School of music
Dec 9 Messiah, 3:30 arrival Hochstein School of Music
Dec 13 Dress Rehearsal, 6:45 Bethany Prebyterian
Dec 14 Carols by Candlelight Bethany Presbyterian arrive 6:45
Jan. 5 Large Group in RM 183 (upstairs)

BCC reminders

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This Saturday is repertoire workshop. Times are as follows: 9:00 – 10:20 (returning students) 10:30 – 11:50 (new students) and 1:30 to 2:50 (returning students). First year parents should attend with their child. After this workshop date you may choose whatever time is convenient.

A full memo will follow tomorrow.

June

9/10 - Weekly Memo

2007-09-10T20:52:00.000-07:00

Dear Families,

Welcome back! We are excited to get this season off to a great start!

This memo is being distributed via your folders and email. Next week, it will be distributed on Fridays via email only. If you don’t have email, or would prefer to also receive a paper copy, please let Mrs. Santini know.

Small group assignments—will be given out at the parent meeting tomorrow

Fall Schedule—

will be given out at the parent meeting tomorrow

. There is a synopsis at the bottom of the page. It does not include all details and is subject to change.

We are planning to hold

our annual parent information meeting

on Sunday evening,

September 9

from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at Nazareth.

Attendance by at least one parent is

required.

Annual tuition for the year will be $400. This will be due at the parent meeting. Alternative payment options can be arranged if needed. If this is something are interested in, please contact June at 582-3082.

Uniform Karen Breen

, uniform coordinator, will be distributing ties and cummerbunds at large group rehearsals. The cost is $10.00 for a set. These are a required part of the concert uniform. The other parts are a long sleeved, white, oxford cloth, button down collar shirt and navy blue, pleat front school uniform pants. Navy blue pleat front uniform

pants are available in the

boys

department at Sears, JC Penny, Target, or from Frenchtoast.com

Entertainment Book — some families have requested to sell Entertainment books rather than car wash tickets. We are making this fundraiser available to anyone who wants to do it as an alternative to Delta Sonic or in addition to Delta Sonic. In addition, we will have books available at large group rehearsals for those who just want to purchase one for their own use. We will have a cash incentive prize for the top three sellers for this fundraiser in addition to the cash incentive for the Delta Sonic. Prizes are the same: $40.00 to the top seller, $35.00 to the second place seller and $25.00 to the third place seller. Mrs. D’Angelo will be available at 10:45 on Saturday and at the parent meeting to sign out books and tickets and accept money or returned books and tickets.

Chaperone schedules—

Will be sent soon. Everyone must chaperone 2-3 times per year.

Next week—

is repertoire workshop. Times are: 9:00 – 10:20, 10:30 – 11:50, 1:30- 2:50. For the first repertoire workshop day ONLY, we are asking FIRST YEAR CHORISTERS to come to the 10:30 to 11:50 time slot. After this, you may choose which workshop to which you will come. FIRST YEAR PARENTS are requested to come with their children for this workshop.

Attendance—

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

Email updates

--You should have gotten at least two email updates so far. If you did not, or would like an additional address added to the distribution list, please send an email to

Junesantini@rochester.rr.com

with “please add sender to bcc distribution list” in the subject line.

Karla & June

Please detach and return the following payment coupon at the Parent Meeting

ANNUAL TUITION FOR BCC IS $400.00

Chorister’s Name ___________________________________________

Parent’s Name:_______________________________________

Amount due: $400.00 Amount enclosed:___________________

Please make checks payable to

Nazareth College

Dates to remember: SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Sept 9              Parent Meeting 7:00 pm Nazareth Performance Hall Attendance by at least one parent REQUIRED
Sept. 15           Repertoire Workshop   9:00-10:20, 10:30-11:50, 1:30 – 2:50, choristers to attend one session
Sept 22                        Small Group TEST ON MESSIAH, (with emphasis on “If God be For Us”
Sept 29                        Large Group
Oct. 6              Small Group
Oct 13             Repertoire Workshop
Oct. 20                        Small Group TEST ON POLAR EXPRESS
Oct. 27                        Large Group
Nov. 3             Large Group
Nov. 4             Combined rehearsal with Amadeus Chorale for Polar Express 3- 5 pm Location TBA
Nov 10                        Repertoire Workshop Testing begins for Greece and Bethany Presbyterian and continues during Nutcracker
Nov. 17                       Large Group
Nov. 21                       Nutcracker Dress Rehearsal Eastman School of Music 6:45
Nov. 23, 24 25            Nutcracker 1:30 and 6:30, Eastman School of music
Dec 1               Dress Rehearsal St. Charles Borromeo 9:30 – 11:30 MANDATORY for participants
Dec 2               GPAS concert
Dec 8               Hold open entire day. Double rehearsal, exact times and places to be determined
Dec 9               Orkidstra Concert arrive 1:00 Eastman School of music
Dec 9               Messiah, 3:30 arrival Hochstein school of music
Dec 13             Dress Rehearsal, 6:45 Bethany Presbyterian
Dec 14             Carols by Candlelight    Bethany Presbyterian arrive 6:45
Jan. 5               Large Group in RM 183 (upstairs)