CONGRATULATIONS ON A WONDERFUL CONCERT!!!

Extra Rehearsal, Solo auditions, junior district and concert information

Phew! It was exhausting just writing the subject. We have a ton going on in the next two weeks. I thank you for your time, energy and commitment to the program. After this concert, we will not have another until March 31st so there will be a little time to relax. :)

This Thursday, December 1st, there will be an extended rehearsal after school (due to early dismissal for conferences). Rehearsal attendance is mandatory. The rehearsal will be from 11:45-12:15. Students are instructed to go to their lockers after rehearsal to maximize time.

At 12:15, we will have auditions for the solo in "Sit Down you're Rocking the Boat." Auditions will go from 12:15-12:45.

From 12:45-1:00, I will work with the soprano 1 females for junior districts. Singers should bring their purchased music to this rehearsal.

Students are allowed to bring a light lunch, snack, or water if they will be staying until 1pm.

On Wednesday, December 7th, there will be a junior district rehearsal for soprano 2 females from 11:45-12:00. Singers should bring their purchased music to this rehearsal.

On Thursday, December 8th, there will be another after school rehearsal due to the conferences. It will be from 11:45-12:30. If needed, there will then be call-backs for "Sit Down, You're Rocking the Boat." Then, altos will rehearse for junior districts. Altos should bring their purchased music to this rehearsal.

The concert is Wednesday, December 14th at Town Hall. The concert starts at 7pm but singers should be there to warm up at 6:40. Students should wear black on bottom, white shirts, and a splash of red. Families are asked to bring a non-perishable item as we are collecting donations for the Arlington Food Pantry. There is no ticket admission to this concert.

Any questions? Please email me at cgaffny@arlington.k12.ma.us. I am looking forward to the concert!!

Mrs. Gaffny

Junior Districts for Females and Winter Concert Information

7th and 8th Grade GIRLS-

If you are interested in auditioning for junior districts, we will have a pre-audition on Thursday 10/28/11 at 2:25. Please see Mrs. Gaffny with questions.

For our winter concert at town hall, we will have a donation box for the Arlington Food Pantry. Please encourage your family members to bring an item of donation to the concert!

WELCOME!!!

Thank you for committing to the program. Rehearsals on Tuesdays and Thursdays go until 2:35 (10 minutes after regular dismissal) so please plan appointments and rides home accordingly.

Concerts: Wed, December 14^th Winter Concert 7pm Town Hall*

Saturday, March 31^st, MICCA Festival 8am-2pm

Thursday, May 17^th Spring Concert 7pm Town Hall*
*Performers should arrive ½ hour before concert for warmups

Extra rehearsals:

Wed. September 28^th 2:25-3:15pm

Tues. October 4th (early release day) 1:00-1:30pm

Wed. November 2^nd 2:25-3:15pm

Thurs. December 1st 11:45-12:30 (early release)

Thurs. December 8th 11:45-12:30 (early release)

Tues. January 10^th (ERL) 1:00-1:30pm

Tues. February 14^th (ERL) 1:00-1:30pm

Tues. March 15^th (ERL) 1:00-1:30pm

Boys Chorus is an elective that is open to all 6^th, 7^th and 8^th grade boys in the chorus program. Rehearsals are Thursdays after school from 2:30-3:00. See Mr. Condakes (gcondakes@arlington.k12.ma.us) for more information.

Select Chorus rehearses on Tuesday afternoons from 2:25-3:30. The select chorus director is Ms. Christo and her email is cchristo@arlington.k12.ma.us.

6^th, 7^th and 8^th Grade boys and 7^th and 8^th grade girls who are interested in auditioning for the Northeast Junior District Festival should sign up with Mrs. Gaffny (girls) or Mr. Condakes (boys) by the end of October.

Concert attire:
Girls: White, button up collared shirt or blouse. It can be long sleeve, ¾ sleeve, or short sleeve, just no sleeveless shirts. Solid black pants or skirt (no jeans). Skirts must be at the knee or below the knee in length. Skirts may not be shorter then the knee. Black shoes (no sneakers). No dresses

Boys: White button up collared shirt. It can be long sleeve or short sleeve. Solid black pants (no jeans). Black shoes (no sneakers). A red tie or bow tie.

Please do not hestitate to contact me with any concerns you may have. I am looking forward to an exciting and very musical year!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Gaffny

cgaffny@arlington.k12.ma.us

GREAT CONCERT!

It was so much fun for me to watch you in concert last night as an audience member! It was a great concert, you sounded wonderful and I am excited to see you on Thursday! Get ready to work some new music for next year!
Mrs. Gaffny

High School Madrigal Auditions

High school Madrigal auditions will be Monday, June 6th at 2:45pm. If you are in 8th grade and interested in auditioning, sign up for an audition time, choose a voice part, and attend the rehearsals at the high school to learn the piece. Auditions are at the high school. Any questions, please see Ms. Christo (AHS) or Mrs. Gaffny (Ottoson).