Monday, September 26, 2011

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 14th Winter Concert 7pm Town Hall*

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

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

Extra rehearsals:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Boys Chorus is an elective that is open to all 6th, 7th and 8th 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.

6th, 7th and 8th Grade boys and 7th and 8th 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