'Where Tradition and Excellence Meets Innovation and Opportunity'
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Week of September 21, 2020
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Thought of the Week:
Strive not to be a success; but rather to be of value.
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Notes from the Director
From the Desk of Mr. Mercer
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Greetings!
We've reached the middle of September and things are coming along nicely. By this point, we have accomplished the following:
- Acapocalypse - learned two pieces for the fall concert.
- Choraliers - learned some of their competition pieces both vocally and choreographically. Will have half the show learned by the end of the week.
- FortissiBROS - learned half of their competition pieces both vocally and choreographically.
- Little Elegance - learned half of their show vocally. Will begin choreography this coming weekend.
- Pure Elegance - learned half of their show both vocally and choreographically.
- Rhythm Express - learned half of their show both vocally and choreography.
- Sound Check - learned two of their pieces for the fall concert. Will begin their third piece this week.
- Tone Down For What - learned two of their pieces for the fall concert. Will begin learning Italian this week.
- Vocal Impact - learned two of their pieces for the fall concert. Will begin their third piece this week.
There are many things being accomplished! Parents - please stay on top of your students to ensure they are completing the virtual parts of the class. I am grading them with the high standards put in place in this department. I have given them video critiques of their videos each week.
Notice: Once an assignment has gone two weeks past due, there will not be a make-up for it.
Some reminders:
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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:
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Go to: www.charmsoffice.com
- Select the "Login icon" and Enter as "Parents/Students/Members"
- Enter the School Code (fairfieldchoirs) 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.
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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
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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. :)
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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Sound Check News
Freshman School Concert Choir
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Important Information
- Wednesday Office Hours: 9:00a-11:00a
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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
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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.
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Fairfield HS A Cappella and Concert Choir 2020-21 (Sound Check)
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Fairfield Media Connect (Pictures and Videos) THIS IS STUDENTS AND PARENTS.
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Fairfield Parent Connect THIS IS ONLY PARENTS.
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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.
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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 1 through 22. You will also review Invisible and Stand in the Light if time allows.
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Virtually this week you will be review your parts for Invisible and Stand in the Light. No recording will be required this week.
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Tone Down For What News
High School Concert Choir
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Important Information
- Wednesday Office Hours: 9:00a-11:00a
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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
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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.
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Fairfield HS A Cappella and Concert Choir 2020-21 (Tone Down For What)
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Fairfield Media Connect (Pictures and Videos) THIS IS STUDENTS AND PARENTS.
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Fairfield Parent Connect THIS IS ONLY PARENTS.
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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.
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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 learning the Italian of Viva! and beginning work on Old Joe Clark - measures 1 through 31.
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Virtually this week you will be review your parts for All Star and Viva!. No recording will be required this week.
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Vocal Impact News
High School Chamber Choir
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Important Information
- Wednesday Office Hours: 9:00a-11:00a
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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
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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.
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Fairfield HS A Cappella and Concert Choir 2020-21 (Vocal Impact)
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Fairfield Media Connect (Pictures and Videos) THIS IS STUDENTS AND PARENTS.
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Fairfield Parent Connect THIS IS ONLY PARENTS.
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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.
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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 1 through 30.
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Virtually this week you will be review your parts for Goodnight Moon and Invictus. No recording will be required this week.
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Acapocalypse News
High School A Capella Choir
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Important Information
- Next rehearsal September 21 at 3:15pm.
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Little Elegance News
Middle School Ladies' Show Choir
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Important Information
- Next payment due Friday, September 25, 2020.
- NO rehearsals on Tuesday or Thursday.
- Special choreography rehearsals with Tyler will be this coming weekend:
- September 25 - 4:00pm-7:30pm
- September 26 - 10:00am-1:30pm
- September 26 - 2:30pm-6:00pm
- September 27 - 12:00pm-3:30pm
- Costume Fittings will be on Saturday the 26th at 9:00am in the FHS Choir Room.
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Rhythm Express News
Middle School Mixed Show Choir
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Important Information
- Next payment due Friday, September 25, 2020.
- No rehearsal on Tuesday.
- Rehearsal on Thursday is 5:00pm-8:00pm.
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FortissiBROS News
High School Advanced Men's Show Choir
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Important Information
Weekly Agenda
- In rehearsal, you will be learning new choreography with Randy.
- Virtually this week you will be working on DANCE - from beginning to end.
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You will record yourself dancing DANCE - from beginning to end - using FlipGrid via this link: https://flipgrid.com/3a54dcea
- You will use the accompaniment track and dance. Be sure that you can be seen from head to toe or points will be counted off.
- Your virtual assignment is due on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at 5:00pm. Be sure to do your best as you will be graded on correct choreography technique and how clean it is.
- Next payment due Friday, September 25, 2020.
- Special rehearsal on Wednesday at 3:15pm-6:00pm.
- NO Rehearsal on Friday.
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Pure Elegance News
High School Advanced Ladies' Show Choir
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Important Information
Hybrid Agenda
- In rehearsal, you will be working vocally on Secrets/You Say - beginning to end and Kaboom Pow - beginning to end.
- Virtually this week you will be working on Tribe - from beginning to end.
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You will record yourself dancing Tribe - from beginning to end - using FlipGrid via this link: https://flipgrid.com/3b597a46
- You will use the accompaniment track and dance. Be sure that you can be seen from head to toe or points will be counted off.
- Your virtual assignment is due on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at 5:00pm. Be sure to do your best as you will be graded on correct choreography technique and how clean it is.
- Next payment due Friday, September 25, 2020.
- Rehearsal on Monday at 4:15pm-7:00pm.
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Choraliers News
High School Advanced Mixed Show Choir
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Important Information
Hybrid Agenda
- In rehearsal, you will be working vocally on Love Yourself - beginning to end and Bang!/Dont Start Now/A Place For Us - beginning to end.
- Virtually this week you will be working on Magic Happens - from beginning to end.
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You will record yourself dancing Magic Happens - from beginning to end - using FlipGrid via this link: https://flipgrid.com/4b379610
- You will use the accompaniment track and dance. Be sure that you can be seen from head to toe or points will be counted off.
- Your virtual assignment is due on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at 5:00pm. Be sure to do your best as you will be graded on correct choreography technique and how clean it is.
- Next payment due Friday, September 25, 2020.
- Rehearsal on Tuesday at 3:15pm-6:00pm.
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Nuts and Bolts News
Middle School and High School Tech Crew
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Important Information
- Next payment due Friday, September 25, 2020.
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The Heartbeat News
High School Show Choir Combo
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Important Information
- Next payment due Friday, September 25, 2020.
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Fairfield Choral Music Department | 513.942.2999 x115 | 8800 Holden Boulevard, Fairfield, OH 45014 | www.fairfieldchoirs.com
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