'Where Tradition and Excellence Meets Innovation and Opportunity'
Week of September 21, 2020
Thought of the Week:

Strive not to be a success; but rather to be of value.
Notes from the Director
From the Desk of Mr. Mercer
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:

  • 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 (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.
  • 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 1 through 22. You will also review Invisible and Stand in the Light if time allows.
  • Virtually this week you will be review your parts for Invisible and Stand in the Light. No recording will be required this week.

  • N/A
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 learning the Italian of Viva! and beginning work on Old Joe Clark - measures 1 through 31.
  • Virtually this week you will be review your parts for All Star and Viva!. No recording will be required this week.

  • N/A
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 1 through 30.
  • Virtually this week you will be review your parts for Goodnight Moon and Invictus. No recording will be required this week.

  • N/A
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 21 at 3:15pm.
Little Elegance News
Middle School Ladies' Show Choir
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.
Rhythm Express News
Middle School Mixed Show Choir
Important Information

  • Next payment due Friday, September 25, 2020.
  • No rehearsal on Tuesday.
  • Rehearsal on Thursday is 5:00pm-8:00pm.
FortissiBROS News
High School Advanced Men's Show Choir
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.
  • 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.
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.
  • Virtually this week you will be working on Tribe - from beginning to end.
  • 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.
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!/Dont Start Now/A Place For Us - beginning to end.
  • Virtually this week you will be working on Magic Happens - from beginning to end.
  • 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.
Nuts and Bolts News
Middle School and High School Tech Crew
Important Information

  • Next payment due Friday, September 25, 2020.
The Heartbeat News
High School Show Choir Combo
Important Information

  • Next payment due Friday, September 25, 2020.