'Where Tradition and Excellence Meets Innovation and Opportunity'
Week of October 5, 2020
Thought of the Week:

Be thankful for the difficult people in your life.
They show you exactly who you don't want to be.
Notes from the Director
From the Desk of Mr. Mercer
Greetings!

The fall weather is here and I hope you are enjoying it as much as I am. I was able to open all of the windows this weekend and enjoy the crisp, cool air. I also visited Niederman's Farm for the first time and selected some pumpkins for the front porch!

The upcoming Harvest Concert originally scheduled for October 14, 2020 for our concert choirs will now be on Wednesday, November 4, 2020. Currently, the plan is that we will have three separate concerts on that day. The concerts will happen in the arena and will be reserved ticketing (free) to abide by local and state health guidelines. The concert times will be as follows:

November 4, 2020 - 6:15pm
Sound Check, Freshman Choir

November 4, 2020 - 7:15pm
Tone Down For What, 10-12 Grade Concert Choir

November 4, 2020 - 8:15pm
Vocal Impact, Advanced 10-12 Concert Choir Acapocalypse, A Capella Choir

Students will not have uniforms for this concert. We are respectfully asking all students to be dressed in concert dress black clothing. This will be reviewed with all students during their upcoming class periods.

Some reminders:

  • CHARMS: All students should now be on Charms. If you have trouble accessing your account, please contact Mr. Mercer so that he may assist you. Note: Mr. Mercer can no longer reset passwords with the new system. The following was sent by Charms:
  • Go to: www.charmsoffice.com
  • Select the "Login icon" and Enter as "Parents/Students/Members"
  • Enter the School Code (Fairfield2021) and press "Enter"
  • If you do not know your password, put 12345678 in the password box and press enter. This will bring up a screen that will allow you to enter the students name and email address or cell phone number. Please know, this needs to match the information on the STUDENTS PROFILE. A reset link will be emailed or texted to you.
  • AFTER SCHOOL & CALENDAR: All after school rehearsals will begin this week as scheduled on the calendar. The calendar can be accessed here: https://teamup.com/ksg3tve4tyr2xoh3oj
  • CONCERT CHOIR FEES: As we don't know how things will look for concerts quite yet, we are asking that you do not pay the $40 fee on your account until we are confident that we will be moving forward with concert choir uniforms. You will see this $40 charge on your Charms account - just let it be there until further notice. :)
  • PAYMENTS: Please remember to refer to our How To Pay Fees page on the website (https://www.fairfieldchoirs.com/makeapayment) when making payments. We do not accept any other forms of payment than what is listed on the website.
  • FORMS: Where can you access the handbook? Where can you request an absence? Where can you find a list of private voice teachers? Check out the forms page here: https://www.fairfieldchoirs.com/forms
  • GROUP SPECIFIC INFO: Below in the e-mail you need to find the group(s) that you are a part of to get information specifically for you. Be sure to read through the information entirely so that you will be successful.
  • WEBSITE LOGIN: If you go to our website (www.fairfieldchoirs.com) and access the members portal, the password is Fairfield2020.

Have a great week, everyone!

Mr. Mercer
Sound Check News
Freshman School Concert Choir
Important Information
  • Wednesday Office Hours: 9:00a-11:00a
  • Did you sign-up for Remind? Remind is our text messaging service that allows you to get instant reminders when important things are being announced. If you don't sign-up, you run the risk of missing out on something important. This service is for students and parents. Sign-up using the instructions below:
  • HS Concert Choirs (Sound Check)
  • ​Text @fhscc2021 to 81010
  • Are you a part of our Facebook Groups? You should be! It's a great place to get information and ask questions to other parents and students.
  • Fairfield HS A Cappella and Concert Choir 2020-21 (Sound Check)
  • Fairfield Media Connect (Pictures and Videos) THIS IS STUDENTS AND PARENTS.
  • Fairfield Parent Connect THIS IS ONLY PARENTS.
  • Are you a high school student? Then you should join Slack as we communicate on there regularly for group information. Are you a parent who wants to volunteer? Then join the HS Parents group to stay in the know!
  • HS Students - THIS IS STUDENTS ONLY.
  • HS Parents - THIS IS PARENTS ONLY.
  • Are you getting the weekly e-mails? Click the correct link below.
  • Fairfield HS A Capella and Concert Choir 2020-21 E-Mails

Hybrid Agenda
  • In class you will be working on Omnia Sol - measures 44 to the END. You will also review Invisible and Stand in the Light if time allows.
  • Virtually this week you will be working on Omnia Sol - from beginning to end.
  • There will not be a recording component for the rest of the quarter. Please utilize this opportunity to catch up on any late work that is still eligible to be made up.

  • Harvest Concert - November 4, 2020 @ 6:15pm
Tone Down For What News
High School Concert Choir
Important Information
  • Wednesday Office Hours: 9:00a-11:00a
  • Did you sign-up for Remind? Remind is our text messaging service that allows you to get instant reminders when important things are being announced. If you don't sign-up, you run the risk of missing out on something important. This service is for students and parents. Sign-up using the instructions below:
  • HS Concert Choirs (Tone Down For What)
  • ​Text @fhscc2021 to 81010
  • Are you a part of our Facebook Groups? You should be! It's a great place to get information and ask questions to other parents and students.
  • Fairfield HS A Cappella and Concert Choir 2020-21 (Tone Down For What)
  • Fairfield Media Connect (Pictures and Videos) THIS IS STUDENTS AND PARENTS.
  • Fairfield Parent Connect THIS IS ONLY PARENTS.
  • Are you a high school student? Then you should join Slack as we communicate on there regularly for group information. Are you a parent who wants to volunteer? Then join the HS Parents group to stay in the know!
  • HS Students - THIS IS STUDENTS ONLY.
  • HS Parents - THIS IS PARENTS ONLY.
  • Are you getting the weekly e-mails? Click the correct link below.
  • Fairfield HS A Capella and Concert Choir 2020-21 E-Mails

Hybrid Agenda
  • In class you will be working on The Blue Ridge - from beginning to end.
  • Virtually this week you will be working on The Blue Ridge - from beginning to end.
  • There will not be a recording component for the rest of the quarter. Please utilize this opportunity to catch up on any late work that is still eligible to be made up.

  • Harvest Concert - November 4, 2020 @ 7:15pm
Vocal Impact News
High School Chamber Choir
Important Information
  • Wednesday Office Hours: 9:00a-11:00a
  • Did you sign-up for Remind? Remind is our text messaging service that allows you to get instant reminders when important things are being announced. If you don't sign-up, you run the risk of missing out on something important. This service is for students and parents. Sign-up using the instructions below:
  • HS Concert Choirs (Vocal Impact)
  • ​Text @fhscc2021 to 81010
  • Are you a part of our Facebook Groups? You should be! It's a great place to get information and ask questions to other parents and students.
  • Fairfield HS A Cappella and Concert Choir 2020-21 (Vocal Impact)
  • Fairfield Media Connect (Pictures and Videos) THIS IS STUDENTS AND PARENTS.
  • Fairfield Parent Connect THIS IS ONLY PARENTS.
  • Are you a high school student? Then you should join Slack as we communicate on there regularly for group information. Are you a parent who wants to volunteer? Then join the HS Parents group to stay in the know!
  • HS Students - THIS IS STUDENTS ONLY.
  • HS Parents - THIS IS PARENTS ONLY.
  • Are you getting the weekly e-mails? Click the correct link below.
  • Fairfield HS A Capella and Concert Choir 2020-21 E-Mails

Hybrid Agenda
  • In class you will be working on Twa Tanbou - measures 56 through 85.
  • Virtually this week you will be working on Twa Tanbou - measures 1 through 85.
  • There will not be a recording component for the rest of the quarter. Please utilize this opportunity to catch up on any late work that is still eligible to be made up.

  • Harvest Concert - November 4, 2020 @ 8:15pm
Acapocalypse News
High School A Capella Choir
Important Information
  • Did you sign-up for Remind? Remind is our text messaging service that allows you to get instant reminders when important things are being announced. If you don't sign-up, you run the risk of missing out on something important. This service is for students and parents. Sign-up using the instructions below:
  • HS Concert Choirs (Acapocalypse)
  • ​Text @fhsacp2021 to 81010
  • Are you a part of our Facebook Groups? You should be! It's a great place to get information and ask questions to other parents and students.
  • Fairfield HS A Cappella and Concert Choir 2020-21 (Acapocalypse)
  • Fairfield Media Connect (Pictures and Videos) THIS IS STUDENTS AND PARENTS.
  • Fairfield Parent Connect THIS IS ONLY PARENTS.
  • Are you a high school student? Then you should join Slack as we communicate on there regularly for group information. Are you a parent who wants to volunteer? Then join the HS Parents group to stay in the know!
  • HS Students - THIS IS STUDENTS ONLY.
  • HS Parents - THIS IS PARENTS ONLY.
  • Are you getting the weekly e-mails? Click the correct link below.
  • Fairfield HS A Capella and Concert Choir 2020-21 E-Mails

  • Next rehearsal September 28 at 3:15pm.
  • Harvest Concert - November 4, 2020 @ 8:15pm
Little Elegance News
Middle School Ladies' Show Choir
Important Information

  • Next payment due Friday, October 30, 2020.
Rhythm Express News
Middle School Mixed Show Choir
Important Information

  • Next payment due Friday, October 30, 2020.
FortissiBROS News
High School Advanced Men's Show Choir
Important Information

Weekly Agenda
  • In rehearsal, you will be working on vocals for the closer and choreography for DANCE and Be Nice.
  • There will not be a recording component for the rest of the quarter. Please utilize this opportunity to catch up on any late work that is still eligible to be made up.

  • Next payment due Friday, October 30, 2020.
Pure Elegance News
High School Advanced Ladies' Show Choir
Important Information

Hybrid Agenda
  • In rehearsal, you will be working vocally on Secrets/You Say - beginning to end and Kaboom Pow - beginning to end and Kaboom Pow and bad guy choreography.
  • There will not be a recording component for the rest of the quarter. Please utilize this opportunity to catch up on any late work that is still eligible to be made up.

  • Next payment due Friday, October 30, 2020.
Choraliers News
High School Advanced Mixed Show Choir
Important Information

Hybrid Agenda
  • In rehearsal, you will be working vocally on Love Yourself - beginning to end and Bang!/Don't Start Now/A Place For Us - beginning to end as well as Bang!/Don't Start Now/A Place For Us choreography.
  • There will not be a recording component for the rest of the quarter. Please utilize this opportunity to catch up on any late work that is still eligible to be made up.

  • Next payment due Friday, October 30, 2020.
Nuts and Bolts News
Middle School and High School Tech Crew
Important Information

  • Next payment due Friday, October 30, 2020.
The Heartbeat News
High School Show Choir Combo
Important Information

  • Next payment due Friday, October 30, 2020.
  • Rehearsals start on October 20!