"Toys for Tots" needs our help!

Chorus students and families,
I realize it's a tough time of year financially for us all, as well as the fact that we still find ourselves amidst a struggling economy...

However, the Toys for Tots Foundation is far behind on collections in the Atlanta area this year. If you are able to contribute a new, unwrapped gift (1 or more:) for a small child, someone less fortunate will be most grateful this holiday season. It simply breaks my heart to think of any child going without something to open Christmas morning.

Drop new toys in the boxes provided in the Chorus Room before the last bell rings on Thursday, 12/22. I will be taking those we collect to a donation site at Toys 'R Us this Thursday following final exams.

www.toysfortots.org

A Very Happy Holidays To You All,
Mrs. Wilson

Bel Voce- Report to the Auditorium on Wed. 12/14 for class!!!

We have been approved to hold class in the Auditorium tomorrow, Wed. 12/14, for our guest singer/pianist, songwriter/composer and speaker...
Mrs. Shelly Edwards Johnson.

Please report directly to the Auditorium on Wednesday at the start of 3rd Block!

ASO Field Trip is TOMORROW!

Saturday, 12/10, ASO Concert Joint Field Trip with Orchestra.
Those that are participating have already signed up and know who they are. Students and chaperones should report to the chorus room between 12:30-12:45pm. Wear nice, school appropriate attire (please no jeans, running shoes, etc). Cell phones will NOT be permitted to be "ON" during the hours of 1:30-4:15pm, while we are audience members for the concert and the meet and greet with conductors and musicians. It's proper etiquitte to have them off; participation in future chorus field trips will be determined by the choice you make with regard to this. Parents, we should be back on the Wheeler campus between 4:45-5pm. Note that cell phones will be permitted on the bus ride in order to make sure you are aware of our return time. Please plan accordingly to arrive promptly to retrieve your students. Thank you. Can't wait for y'all to witness all the fine musicians (but especially Morehouse) in action!

Winter Concert is TOMORROW!!!

Tuesday, 12/6, WINTER CHORUS CONCERT at 7pm in the Auditorium!
Officers should arrive by no later than 5:15pm. Call Time for ALL singers is 5:45pm. Check-in will open at 5:30pm. Students should arrive dressed (Ladies: dresses, small earrings, no other jewelry, close toed black shoes) (Men: tux with black tie, black dress shoes and black socks) with no cell phones and no gum. Be professional, and we’ll sound that way! Parent ushers are needed. Please contact Mrs. Wilson at Elizabeth1.Wilson@cobbk12.org ASAP if you are able to assist. This is an easy job, and a great way to get involved. Students will earn 40 letter merit points for an on-time arrival. Additional points can be earned for each audience member who checks in with a parent usher prior to the 7pm Concert start time (10pts per audience member). It’s going to be a very FESTIVE and FUN concert, so come out and support these fabulously talented singers!

Calendar of Events, UPDATED as of 11/30/11

NOTE:
• Items in bold are mandatory events for all singers.
• Items italicized and in bold are mandatory for Bel Voce members.

Tues. 12/6, Winter Concert, 7pm, Auditorium
(Call Time), (5:45pm), (Chorus Room)

Sat. 12/10, ASO joint field trip w/Orchestra, 12:45-4:45pm, Symphony Hall

Wed. 1/11, Georgia Southern University Chorale visits and performs, 12-1:30pm, Chorus Room

Thurs. 1/19- Fri. 1/20, Cabaret Auditions, during class, Chorus Room

Fri. 1/20, GMEA All-State Chorus Round 2 Auditions, 4-9pm, Hillgrove HS

Wed. 1/25, Bel Voce performs for MLK Assembly

Tues. 2/7, Cabaret Dress Rehearsal, 3:30-6pm, Auditorium

Thurs. 2/9, Cabaret, 7pm, Auditorium
(Call Time), (5:45pm), (Auditorium)

Tues. 2/21, Combined Concert w/ GSU & Hillgrove HS Choirs, 7pm, Johnson Ferry BC
(Call Time), (4pm), (JFBC)

Thurs. 2/23- Sat. 2/25, GMEA All-State Chorus Weekend, all day, Savannah, GA

Tues. 3/13, Bel Voce performs at Magnet Night, 6:15-7:45pm, Chorus Room/New Gym

Thurs. 3/15 or Fri. 3/16, GMEA District 12 LGPE Choral Festival, all day, Johnson Ferry BC

Tues. 5/15, Spring Concert, 7pm, Auditorium
(Call Time), (5:45pm), (Chorus Room)

Thurs. 5/17, Chorus Banquet, 7pm, TBD

Pertinent Winter Concert and ASO Field Trip Details

Tuesday, 12/6, WINTER CHORUS CONCERT at 7pm in the Auditorium!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Officers should arrive by no later than 5:15pm. Call Time for ALL singers is 5:45pm. Check-in will open at 5:30pm. Students should arrive dressed (Ladies: dresses, small earrings, no other jewelry, close toed black shoes) (Men: tux with black tie, black dress shoes and black socks) with no cell phones and no gum. Be professional, and we’ll sound that way! Parent ushers are needed. Please contact Mrs. Wilson at Elizabeth1.Wilson@cobbk12.org ASAP if you are able to assist. This is an easy job, and a great way to get involved. Students will earn 40 letter merit points for an on-time arrival. Additional points can be earned for each audience member who checks in with a parent usher prior to the 7pm Concert start time (10pts per audience member). It’s going to be a very FESTIVE and FUN concert, so come out and support these fabulously talented singers!

Saturday, 12/10, ASO Concert Joint Field Trip with Orchestra.
Those that are participating have already signed up and know who they are. Students and chaperones should report to the chorus room between 12:30-12:45pm. Wear nice, school appropriate attire (please no jeans, running shoes, etc). Cell phones will NOT be permitted to be "ON" during the hours of 1:30-4:15pm, while we are audience members for the concert and the meet and greet with conductors and musicians. It's proper etiquitte to have them off; participation in future chorus field trips will be determined by the choice you make with regard to this. Parents, we should be back on the Wheeler campus between 4:45-5pm. Note that cell phones will be permiited on the bus ride in order to make sure you are aware of our return time. Please plan accordingly to arrive promptly to retrieve your students. Thank you.

GHP Voice Candidates are both winners!!!

Sincere congratulations to Camille Mapua and Gianna Romero for passing the GHP county level interviews/auditions!!! They are 2 of 7 fine arts students who will represent Wheeler HS at the state level Governors Honors Program auditions in February. Way to go, ladies! We are very proud of you both.

TOMORROW- Last day to sign up for ASO Field Trip!

Dear students and parents,
There are still 20 CHORUS student spots and 4 CHORUS parent spots for this field trip. Tomorrow (11/16) is the absolute deadline to sign up. Come on, it's going to be a wonderful experience!!!

All-State Chorus Participants- INFO NEEDED ASAP!

Remember All-State Chorus Students/Parents:

Nick Andrist, Alexsandra Holly, Monica Kraeger, Camille Mapua, Yash Mehta, Gianna Romero... The $15 All-State Acceptance Fee (made payable to Wheeler Choral Boosters) is due no later than TOMORROW Thursday, 11/10!

Parents of these students, please note that since this event will be held within 5 weeks of my due date, it is very unlikely that my doctor will allow me to travel to Savannah. Therefore, parental/chaperon supervision will be an absolute requirement this year. As always, I appreciate your support and your help. Please take a brief moment to answer the below and reply to me by email (elizabeth1.wilson@cobbk12.org) by tomorrow, 11/10, to let me know your preference:

a) Yes or No: I will serve as a chaperon/driver for the event Feb. 23-25.

b) Yes or No: I would like to have a room reserved for me and my participating student in a historic-area hotel block, located at the Inn at Ellis Square for a rate of $124/night.

Thanks!!!

Chaperons still needed for GMEA District 12 Honor Chorus

Dear Wheeler Chorus Parents,
Your help is needed (and appreciated, as always)! This is a final plea for assistance...

Please email me directly at elizabeth1.wilson@cobbk12.org if you are able to assist next Monday and/or Tuesday as a chaperon for our participating Wheeler Chorus students in the GMEA District 12 Honor Chorus event. Schedule is below. I will be in attendance on both days, but may be pulled away for some "director" duties, so it would be quite helpful to have at least one other adult each day for our students' safety and security. Families will be providing their own transportation to the locations both Monday and Tuesday, so this volunteer job is a really easy one. Let me know if you can help, and thanks!

Schedule:

• Monday, November 7th, Sectional rehearsal, 5:15-8:30pm, Kennesaw Mountain HS.
  Kennesaw Mountain High School,1898 Kennesaw Due West Road, Kennesaw, GA 30152


• Tuesday, November 8th, Rehearsal, 8:00am-5:00pm, Johnson Ferry Baptist Church.
  Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Rd, Marietta, GA 30068


• Tuesday, November 8th, Concert, 7:30pm, Johnson Ferry Baptist Church.

GMEA All-State Chorus Audition Results

Congratulations to the following 6 Wheeler Chorus members who passed the 2012 GMEA ALL-STATE CHORUS Round 1 Audition. They will represent us at the All-State Chorus event in Savannah, GA this coming February (assuming they pass the Round 2 Audition as well)…

Nick Andrist
Alexsandra Holly
Monica Kraeger
Camille Mapua
Yash Mehta
Gianna Romero

Students, your $15 All-State Acceptance Fee (made payable to Wheeler Choral Boosters) is due no later than Thursday, 11/10!

Way to go, y'all. I am very proud of each of you. ~Mrs. W

GMEA District 12 Honor Chorus MP3 files

Please use these instructions instead:
- Go to charmsoffice.com
- Under the ENTER tab, go to the STUDENT section - you will not be able to get in as a TEACHER or HELPER
- The STUDENT area asks for a school code - not a user name and password
- Enter school code... harrisonchorus
- That takes you to our public page - right there under where it has a place to enter a password, look for the button that says HANDOUTS & FILES and click
- Then click the folder called DIST 12 HONOR CHORUS
- And you will see all of the MP3 practice tracks labeled by song and voice part and should be able to download from there

Please let me know if that still doesn't work for you and I will figure out another way to send you the files. Thanks, and sorry for any confusion or trouble with this!

-Erin C. Gunter

GMEA District 12 Honor Chorus Pertinent Info

GMEA District 12 Honor Chorus Pertinent Info 2011 for our 12 participants... they know who they are!!!

Congratulations!
You have will be participating in the Georgia Music Educators Association’s District 12 Honor Chorus. This is a great honor as only about 150 singers from across our district will be chosen to perform. We will have just one mixed choir this year. You should have recently received your music for the performance; you will need to work on this on your own or with your teacher to become familiar with your parts prior to the first rehearsal. You will have one evening of sectional rehearsals and the rest of the rehearsal process will take place with your conductor for this year’s event: Dr. David Morrow from Morehouse College. This year, our event takes place on Tuesday, November 8th, which is the Election Day Teacher Work Day. So while it is an all day event of a school day, you will not have to miss any school to attend. You will perform a concert for the public at the end of the event. We are combining our concert with the Middle School Honor Chorus, so you will get to hear each other sing, and will perform one combined piece (Danza!) all together at the end of the concert. Feel free to ask your director if you have any questions about the event itself.

Schedule:
 Monday, November 7th, Sectional rehearsal, 5:15-8:30pm, Kennesaw Mountain HS, no dinner is included.
Kennesaw Mountain high school
1898 Kennesaw Due West Road
Kennesaw, GA 30152
 Tuesday, November 8th, Rehearsal 8:00am-5:00pm, Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, lunch and dinner will be served, the cost for your meals is included in your registration fee.
Johnson Ferry Baptist Church
955 Johnson Ferry Rd
Marietta, GA 30068
 Tuesday, November 8th, Concert 7:30pm, Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, students will need to bring concert attire in the morning (don’t forget shoes, socks, ties, etc) and be sure everything is labeled with your name.

Rules:
 All singers must be present at all rehearsals for the complete rehearsal time in order to participate in the performance.
 Please allow ample time to travel to rehearsals and plan to arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled start time so you can get checked in and find your seat and rehearsals can actually begin right on time. Tardiness to rehearsals will be dealt with on an individual basis by the coordinators, but please keep in mind that the attendance policy clearly states that all singers must be present for complete rehearsals meaning they can not arrive late or leave early.
 We have very limited rehearsal time and will have a great deal of work to accomplish. Please be attentive and respect your peers and leaders during the rehearsal time. Organizers reserve the right to remove a student from the event if their rehearsal behavior is in any way disruptive or unacceptable, or if a singer is unable to handle the musical demands of the event. Students removed from Honor Chorus will not receive a refund.
 Students are expected to follow school dress code for all GMEA events.
 Each student must have with them at each rehearsal their original scores, a black concert folder and a pencil. No gum, food, candy or drinks other than water will be allowed in rehearsal. No cell phones will be allowed in rehearsal. Student MUST turn them off – not to vibrate, but off. Teachers reserve the right to take cell phones from individual students and store them in a safe place if they become a problem.
 Students may choose to wear either their school chorus formal uniform or concert black. Concert black means head to toe black including either a black skirt or black pants and a black school dress code appropriate top or black button down shirt. Please discuss your plans with your director to be sure that everyone from your school is dressed the same.

Event Cost:
Each singer will pay a $30 participation fee (already turned in)! Included in the $30 fee are lunch and dinner during Tuesday’s rehearsal, the cost of your sheet music for the event, recording costs for your rehearsal tracks, venue costs, the fee for our clinician, accompanist and instrumentalists charges, concert recording expenses [the registration fee does not include an individual copy of the recording], printing costs and much more.
We will have the concert professionally recorded, but we will not purchase a copy of the recording for each student and director. Concert CD’s can be ordered directly from Sound Mill Recording during the event. We will not provide dinner during the Monday night rehearsal. You may eat before or after rehearsal or bring a snack you can have during break time.

Bel Voce Field Trip- Tomorrow, 10/25!

I am excited about our field trip tomorrow, Bel Voce members, to Mt. Paran North Church on Allgood Road to perform as the featured high school choir for GMEA District 12 Elementary Honor Chorus!

Schedule for the event is as follows:
8:00am Bel Voce members bring uniform to Chorus Room for storage (label items w/ your name)
11:30am Chaperons sign-in at the Front Office to receive a Visitors Badge
11:35am Bel Voce members will be dismissed via intercom from 2nd Block to come to the Chorus Room
11:40am Bel Voce members and chaperons meet in Chorus Room
11:45am Bel Voce members eat SACK LUNCH in Chorus Room
12:00pm Bel Voce members change into uniforms
12:15pm Bel Voce members on risers for attendance/roll call
12:20pm Load school bus for Mt. Paran North Church
12:40pm Arrive, unload, and warm-up
1:05pm Perform!
1:25pm Load school bus for Wheeler HS
1:45pm Arrive, unload, students change quickly, and report to 4th block classes

To my knowledge, all Bel Voce members will be participating in this field trip tomorrow (with the exception of Jamal McElroy and Ansley Rowan who will each report to Mr. Mahon’s class as usual).

Thanks again to Ms. Andrist, Ms. Jess, Ms. Lamothe and Mr. Mehta for volunteering your time! The best parking option for our chaperons is directly behind the football field, just down beyond the baseball field. Please still plan to check-in at the front office to receive your visitor badge. Judy Collins can confirm that your parking is agreeable at that time.

Looking forward to a wonderful experience for each of you, and for our audience too!

GMEA All-State Chorus Round 1 Auditions- TOMORROW

Auditionees, break a leg! And DON'T FORGET:
• Specific audition times can be found below.
• Directions to Woodland HS, Cartersville, GA, can be found in the Charms email I sent earlier.
• Be prepared!!!
• Arrive at least 30min prior to your specific audition time.
• Bring your accompaniment CD and a pencil.
• No sheet music is allowed in the solo audition room. Period. Solos must be memorized.
• Take your time in setting a comfortable 8th note tempo in your sight reading.
• If and when you make a mistake (or a few mistakes), remain calm, and move on.
• Relax.
• Breathe.
• Be confident in yourself. I am confident in your abilities.
• Know your terms.
• Dress nicely.
• Smile. The judges appreciate that.
• Scales must begin on specified pitches as listed below:
Soprano 1 - F just above middle C
Soprano 2 - Eb just above middle C
Alto 1 - D just above middle C
Alto 2 - middle C
Tenor 1 - F just below middle C
Tenor 2 - Eb just below middle C
Bass 1 - D below middle C
Bass 2 - Bb, a 9th below middle

Andrist, Nick 9:54 AM
Brady, Austin 9:57 AM
Brown, Destiny 10:00 AM
Carter, Hakim 10:00 AM
Clark, Kadesha 10:00 AM
Doxy, Ashley 10:06 AM
Griffin, Kiana 10:03 AM
Holly, Alexsandra9:54 AM
Hoss, Jacob 10:00 AM
Jess, Jennifer 9:54 AM
Kraeger, Monica 9:51 AM
Lamothe, Sarah 9:57 AM
Lim, Nathanial 10:00 AM
Mapua, Camille 9:51 AM
Martin, Mauwi 9:54 AM
McKoy, Lindsey 9:54 AM
Mehta, Yash 9:51 AM
Nath, Mirna 9:54 AM
Paige, Celina 9:57 AM
Perez, Karina 9:57 AM
Rhodes, Jennifer10:03 AM
Romero, Gianna 9:57 AM
Silverstein, Rachel9:54 AM
Snuggs, Mason 9:57 AM
Thomas, Joanne 9:57 AM

GREAT JOB TONIGHT!!!

That's it, really. Just wanted you to know that I am proud of the ways in which each ensemble stepped it up in front of the audience. Great Fall Concert, everyone!

Now, onward to our Winter Concert... results are to be determined by your work ethic every day in class.

FALL CHORUS CONCERT- Tuesday, 10/11/11

This coming Tuesday, 10/11, is our FALL CHORUS CONCERT at 7pm in the WHS Auditorium!!!

Officers should arrive by no later than 5:15pm. Call Time for ALL singers is 5:45pm. Check-in will open at 5:30pm in the hallway outside the chorus room. Students should arrive dressed (Ladies: dresses, small earrings, no other jewelry, close toed black shoes) (Men: tux with tux shirt, black tie, black dress shoes and black socks) with no cell phones and no gum. Be professional, and we'll sound that way!

Students will earn 40 letter merit points for an on-time arrival. Additional points can be earned for each audience member who checks in with a parent usher prior to the 7pm concert start time (10pts per audience member).

It's going to be a GREAT concert so, families and friends, please come out and support these fabulously talented singers!

UPDATED Calendar of Events, as of 11/29/11

NOTE:
• Items in bold are mandatory events for all singers.
• Items italicized and in bold are mandatory for Bel Voce members.

Tues. 12/6, Winter Concert, 7pm, Auditorium
(Call Time), (5:45pm), (Chorus Room)

Sat. 12/10, ASO joint field trip w/Orchestra, 12:45-4:45pm, Symphony Hall

Wed. 1/11, Georgia Southern University Chorale visits and performs, 12-1:30pm, Chorus Room

Thurs. 1/19- Fri. 1/20, Cabaret Auditions, during class, Chorus Room

Fri. 1/20, GMEA All-State Chorus Round 2 Auditions, 4-9pm, Hillgrove HS

Wed. 1/25, Bel Voce performs for MLK Assembly

Tues. 2/7, Cabaret Dress Rehearsal, 3:30-6pm, Auditorium

Thurs. 2/9, Cabaret, 7pm, Auditorium
(Call Time), (5:45pm), (Auditorium)

Tues. 2/21, Combined Concert w/ GSU & Hillgrove HS Choirs, 7pm, Johnson Ferry BC
(Call Time), (4pm), (JFBC)

Thurs. 2/23- Sat. 2/25, GMEA All-State Chorus Weekend, all day, Savannah, GA

Thurs. 3/15 or Fri. 3/16, GMEA District 12 LGPE Choral Festival, all day, Johnson Ferry BC

Tues. 5/15, Spring Concert, 7pm, Auditorium
(Call Time), (5:45pm), (Chorus Room)

Thurs. 5/17, Chorus Banquet, 7pm, TBD

IMPORTANT- Notes from the Director!

Wheeler Chorus… Notes from the Director:
• Today, Wheeler Chorus Spirit Week has begun. Check out the poster on the Chorus Room door for details.
• Unfortunately, the new uniforms will likely not be delivered in time for our Fall Chorus Concert. Therefore, new chorus students should have brought home yesterday a retired/used uniform to borrow for this upcoming concert. Dresses are machine washable and can be tumble dryed as well. Tux jackets need to be dry cleaned. PLEASE do so prior to and immediately following the concert! Borrowed uniforms need to be returned to the Chorus Room by Friday, 10/21.
• Tomorrow, Wednesday, 10/5, Bel Voce members should report to the Chorus Room at 7am. Wear nice Black/White. Be prepared to sing at least two selections (and possibly the National Anthem) for the Principal’s Citizen Meeting in Auditorium at 7:30am. I promise, I’ll have treats for you. It is an honor that we were asked to perform at this event, so let’s do our absolute best!
• Thursday, 10/6, Bel Voce will need to report to class immediately following the 2nd Block bell to walk across to East Cobb MS to perform for their 8th Grade Chorus. Wear Wheeler spiritwear. We will return to campus by no later than 12:10pm.
• Monday, 10/10, Lollipop Sales Begin. An email will be coming from your Wheeler Choral Boosters. Sign-up to participate tomorrow, 10/5, in class.
• Tuesday, 10/11, FALL CHORUS CONCERT at 7pm in the Auditorium!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Officers should arrive by no later than 5:15pm. Call Time for ALL singers is 5:45pm. Check-in will open at 5:30pm. Students should arrive dressed (Ladies: dresses, small earrings, no other jewelry, close toed black shoes) (Men: tux with black tie, black dress shoes and socks) with no cell phones and no gum. Be professional, and we’ll sound that way! Parent ushers are needed. Please contact Mrs. Wilson at Elizabeth1.Wilson@cobbk12.org ASAP if you are able to assist. This is an easy job, and a great way to get involved. Students will earn 40 letter merit points for an on-time arrival. Additional points can be earned for each audience member who checks in with a parent usher prior to the 7pm Concert start time (10pts per audience member). It’s going to be a GREAT concert, so come out and support these fabulously talented singers!

District 12 Honor Chorus- Alternates Selected!

Congrats to the following 6 students who were selected by Ms. Erin Gunter (D12 HS Honor Chorus Organizer) for the prestigious event to be held on Monday, 11/7 and Tuesday, 11/8, along with our other 8 participants...

Soprano 1: Camille Mapua and Jordanna Oliveira
Soprano 2: Ansley Rowan
Alto 1: Jennifer Jess
Tenor 1: Hakim Shahid-Carter
Bass 2: Nick Andrist

Student Agreement Forms were distributed today in class and must be signed/turned in to Mrs. Wilson along with the $30 fee (to the white box), by no later than this Friday, September 30, 2011. Way to go, y'all!!!

Reminders about a few upcoming events

Thanks for another great week in Wheeler Chorus. I genuinely enjoy being with you each day, students, and am particularly excited by the musical progress we've made in all choirs this week. It's going to be a stellar Fall Concert on Tuesday, 10/11/11!

Tomorrow, 9/24: 6 of you signed up to participate in the FREE All-State Chorus Workshop at Dekalb School of the Arts from 12-3pm. Remember, transportation is on your own and you should bring your solo and CD accompaniment. I hope you enjoy the experience and find it worthwhile.

Next Wednesday, 9/28: 7 of you will be attending the UGA Choral Day. Remember, we will meet VERY EARLY at 6:45am in the East Cobb MS parking lot. Bring your choral day music/folder, a pencil, bottled water, wear Wheeler spiritwear, and a great attitude! We'll be back between 9-9:30pm to East Cobb, parents, for pick up.

Lollipop Sales: The choral boosters will be in touch about details for this upcoming fundraiser.

Important Updates to 2011-12 Calendar of Events

Note the below updates/changes to the 2011-12 Wheeler Chorus Calendar of Events... some new and exciting events!


-Fri. 9/23, Guest Artist: Michelle Harmon-Gulick, soprano, in 2nd & 3rd block, Orchestra Room

-Sat. 9/24, All-State Chorus workshop (optional and free), 12-3pm, Dekalb School of the Arts. You must have pre-registered with Mrs. Wilson to participate. Transportation will not be provided.

-Wed. 10/5, Principal's Citizen Council Meeting, Bel Voce performs, 7-8am, meet in Chorus Room

-Wed. 10/5, GHP Fine Arts Meeting, 3:30-4:30pm, Chorus Room. For local school nominees only.

-Tues. 12/6, Winter Concert, 7pm, Auditorium
(Call Time), (5:45pm), (Chorus Room)

-Sat. 12/10, Joint ASO field trip with Wheeler Orchestra, 2pm, ASO Symphony Hall. Other details TBD.

-Wed. 1/11, Georgia Southern Chorale visits and performs, during class, Chorus Room

Fundraisers and Finances

PLEASE turn in delinquent monies for Uniforms, All-State, UGA Choral Day, Honor Chorus and Booster Dues (Yes, booster dues are optional, but families are STRONGLY urged to join)!!!

The Car Wash is next Saturday, 9/17, from 11am-2pm at Zaxby's. This is a general fund fundraiser. PARENTAL SUPERVISION AND ASSISTANCE IS GREATLY NEEDED! Parents, please email Wheeler Choral Booster President, Mr. Rick Brady, at bradyrick@yahoo.com asap if you are available to assist. Students, please bring in supplies on Thursday and Friday to school. Chorus Student Officers, must contribute supplies and must attend!

The Lollipop Fundraiser originally scheduled for the coming week has been postponed due to issues with collecting funds at the present time. We will revisit this fundraiser for the end of this month and into October when not nearly as much money is needed for Uniforms, All-State, etc etc. It just does not seem wise to try to collect an additional $60 from interested students when the above fees are still delinquent in many cases. Note: a student who is unable to provide the funds for his/her chorus uniform must participate in the lollipop fundraiser and sell at least one bag; all of that individual's proceeds will be directed back to the Choral Boosters General Fund (rather than the individual student account, as is the case for any other participating students) in order to offset the loss of funds for purchasing that child's uniform.

Another Great Week and Financial Reminders

Thanks, students, for another productive week. I feel confident that we will put on a phenomenal Fall Concert on October 11th!

As far as finances go, please please please pay for Uniforms, All-State Auditions, UGA Choral Day and Honor Chorus (in addition to the booster membership) ASAP, as registration deadlines are fast approaching. THANK YOU.

Have a great long weekend, and see ya Tuesday!

IMPORTANT REMINDER regarding Tuesday, 8/30, Wheeler Choral Boosters Kick-Off Meeting

That's it really... be there!

Tuesday, 8/30, at 7pm in the Auditorium. All Wheeler Chorus students and at least one (1) parent/guardian are required to attend. Today, you should have each received an email with your individual financial invoice. Please inform Mrs. Wilson on Monday if this is NOT the case.

Additionally, note that a 2011-12 Wheeler Chorus T-Shirt is included in each family's membership fee (1 per student) who joins the Choral Boosters this year. Retired chorus polos will be available for purchase at the meeting for the bargain price of $5!!! Make your check out for $5 above your invoice, or bring extra cash. FYI- it's first come first served, and not all sizes are guaranteed to be available.

See you Tuesday night, and until then, GO WILDCATS!!!

2011 Wheeler Chorus Participants in the UGA Choral Day and GMEA District 12 Honor Chorus

Congratulations to the following 8 students who have been selected to participate in UGA CHORAL DAY, a one-day field trip event to Athens, GA on Wednesday, September 28, 2011. Students will miss school for this event. The fee for UGA Choral Day is $30 and will be part of the bill emailed to you today. This fee must be turned in next Tuesday night (8/30) at the Booster Kick-Off Meeting.

Two (2) parental chaperones/drivers will be needed for the day! Parents, please reply asap to Mrs. Wilson at Elizabeth1.Wilson@cobbk12.org if you can assist, as our students will be unable to participate in this prestigious event without parental supervision.

Soprano 1: China Scott
Soprano 2: Karina Perez
Alto 1: Jennifer Jess
Alto 2: Alexsandra Holly
Tenor 1: Yash Mehta
Tenor 2: Hakim Shahid
Bass 1: Mauwi Martin
Bass 2: Niles Young

Congratulations to the following 8 students who have been selected to participate in GMEA DISTRICT 12 HONOR CHORUS, a two-day event to be held at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church on the evening of Monday, November 7 and all-day on Tuesday, November 8, 2011. Students will not miss school for this event. The fee for GMEA District 12 Honor Chorus is $30 and will be part of the bill emailed to you today. This fee must be turned in next Tuesday night (8/30) at the Booster Kick-Off Meeting.

At least two (2) parental chaperones will be needed for the event! Parents, please reply asap to Mrs. Wilson at Elizabeth1.Wilson@cobbk12.org if you can assist, as our students will be unable to participate in this prestigious event without parental supervision.

Soprano 1: Monica Kraeger
Soprano 2: Gianna Romero
Alto 1: Kadesha Clark
Alto 2: Veronica Stevenson
Tenor 1: Yash Mehta
Tenor 2: Mason Snuggs
Bass 1: Mauwi Martin
Bass 2: Niles Young

For this event, we are also permitted to send up to 8 additional names of students as alternates for GMEA District 12 Honor Chorus. It is often the case that many or all of the alternates from a given school will be selected. Alternates will not know of their participation status until the end of September, at which time the $30 fee will be expected in full.

2011 Honor Chorus Alternates for Wheeler HS are as follows...
Soprano 1: Camille Mapua, Jordanna Oliveira, Jennifer Rhodes & Rachel Silverstein
Soprano 2: Karina Perez, Ansley Rowan
Alto 1: Ashley Doxy, Jennifer Jess
Tenor 1: Hakim Shahid
Bass 2: Nick Andrist

End of Week 1

Dear 2011-12 Wheeler Chorus Students,

I am so very pleased by the work ethic, obvious passion for singing and sincere interest in one another that you each displayed in all three choirs this week. I think we are off to a GREAT start both musically and as a chorus team!

Lots to be aware of for the coming week... Monday, 8/22- Friday, 8/26:

• Nomination of Vice Presidents (1 per choir) on Monday.
  


• Set up Charms personal accounts during class on Monday and Tuesday.


• Vote on Vice Presidents (1 per choir) on Wednesday.
  


• An email will be sent home to all students/parents on Wednesday with pertinent details regarding the MANDATORY Choral Booster Kick-Off next Tuesday, 8/30, at 7pm in the Auditorium (including bills for associated fees).


• Chorus T-Shirt Design Contest entries are DUE Thursday. Remember to incorporate a treble clef and paw into your design ideas.


• Student Officer Mtg #2 on Thursday from 3:30-4pm.


• Director nominees for UGA Choral Day and GMEA District 12 Honor Chorus announced on Friday.


• Chorus Spirit Day on Friday, and every Friday.
  


• Please continue to turn in the Blanket, Medical, Photo Release and Verification Forms throughout the week.

Have a great weekend, and I truly look forward to a repeat of your stellar work from this past week during the next 17 weeks of this semester!!!

Best,
Mrs. W

GMEA All-State Chorus Round 1 Auditions

MANDATORY FOR BEL VOCE MEMBERS:
A new requirement has been added to the Bel Voce curriculum for the 2011-12 school year. Because each member in the advanced choir at Wheeler is a capable, individual singer, and in order to better prepare these students for future auditions/interviews (in music/life), all Bel Voce members will be required to participate in Round 1 GMEA All-State Chorus Auditions. Chorale and Spirito members are encouraged to audition as well, but are not required to do so. There is a $25 fee for this due at the MANDATORY Wheeler Choral Booster Kick-Off Meeting on Tuesday, August 30, 2011, in the WHS Auditorium. Details and audition requirements can be accessed at:

http://gmea.org/Divisions/Choral/AllStateChorus/ASCAuditionRequirements.htm

Wheeler Chorus Dates for 2011-12

(UPDATED on 10/6/11)

NOTE:
• Items in bold are mandatory events for all singers.
• Items italicized and in bold are mandatory for Bel Voce members.

Tues. 10/4-Tues. 10/11, Chorus Spirit Week, all day, WHS

Mon. 10/10-Fri. 10/21, Lollipop Sales, all day, WHS

Tues. 10/11, Fall Concert, 7pm, Auditorium
(Call Time), (5:45pm), (Chorus Room)

Sat. 10/15, GMEA All-State Chorus Round 1 Auditions, all day, Woodland School, Cartersville, GA

Tues. 10/25, Bel Voce sings as featured HS Choir for GMEA D12 Elementary Honor Chorus, 1pm, Mt Paran North Church

Mon. 11/7-Tues. 11/8, GMEA District 12 Honor Chorus, evening-all day, Kennesaw Mtn HS-Johnson Ferry BC

Thurs. 11/10, Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner, 6-8pm, Chorus Room

Tues. 12/6, Winter Concert, 7pm, Auditorium
(Call Time), (5:45pm), (Chorus Room)

Sat. 12/10, Joint ASO field trip w/Orchestra, 2pm, ASO Symphony Hall
(other details are TBD)

Wed. 1/11, Georgia Southern University Chorale visits and performs, 12-1:30pm, Chorus Room

Fri. 1/20, GMEA All-State Chorus Round 2 Auditions, 4-9pm, Hillgrove HS

Tues. 2/7, Cabaret Dress Rehearsal, 3:30-6pm, Auditorium

Thurs. 2/9, Cabaret, 7pm, Auditorium
(Call Time), (5:45pm), (Auditorium)

Tues. 2/21, Combined Concert w/ GSU & Hillgrove HS Choirs, 7pm, Johnson Ferry BC
(Call Time) (4pm) (JFBC)

Thurs. 2/23- Sat. 2/25, GMEA All-State Chorus Weekend, all day, Savannah, GA

Thurs. 3/15 or Fri. 3/16, GMEA District 12 LGPE Choral Festival, all day, Johnson Ferry BC

Tues. 5/15, Spring Concert, 7pm, Auditorium
(Call Time), (5:45pm), (Chorus Room)

Thurs. 5/17, Chorus Banquet, 7pm, TBD