'Where Tradition and Excellence Meets Innovation and Opportunity'
Week of September 2, 2019
Thought of the Week:

To be a champion , you have to see the big picture.
It's not about winning and losing;
it's about every day hard work and about thriving on a challenge.
It's about embracing the pain that you'll experience at the end of a race
and not being afraid.
Notes from the Directors
From the Desks of Mr. Mercer & Mr. Finkbine
Happy Labor Day! We hope that you all have found time to relax and enjoy the weekend. The artistic team celebrates and is thankful all of the hard work that our parent volunteers do throughout the year. We recognize that many of you give up much of your free time even though you have your own jobs and families to attend to. We couldn't thank you all enough and know that this program would not be what it is without all of your enthusiasm, dedication, and sacrifice.

We would also like to welcome many new parents and families to this weekly newsletter as many of our concert choir families have been added to our mailing list this week. You can expect this e-mail each Sunday to help keep you in the loop! We always start the e-mail with department-wide news and then list specific news for groups below that. If you ever have a question, please feel free to reach out to Mr. Mercer or Mr. Finkbine anytime!

PLEASE read the entire e-mail (sections that pertain to you) as there are many new updates and lots of new information that is time-sensitive.

ALL students in the choral music program should have logged into Charms by now. If you haven't, please make sure you visit http://www.charmsoffice.com/ to log in. The school code is fairfieldchoirs and the password (the first time you login) should be the student's district ID number that they use at lunch. Once you login, it will ask you to change your password - make sure it is one that the students AND parent can remember together as the account is a joint account between students and parents.

If you have not signed up for your respective 'Remind' groups, please do so ASAP. The information for those groups are below. Note: This is for parents and students.

TECH AND COMBO: DO NOT join other remind groups other than your own. We can only have so many people per Remind group - hence the split up of the HS Show Choir group.

Little Elegance (Ladies' MS Show Choir)
Rhythm Express (Mixed MS Show Choir)
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Sound Check (Freshman Concert Choir)
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New Dimensions (FHS Non-Audition Concert Choir)
Vocal Impact (FHS Auditioned Concert Choir)
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FortissiBROS (Men's HS Show Choir)
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Pure Elegance (Ladies' HS Show Choir)
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Choraliers (Mixed HS Show Choir)
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The Heartbeat (HS Show Choir Combo)
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Nuts and Bolts (HS Show Choir Tech)
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Mr. Mercer & Mr. Finkbine
Department-Wide Announcements
For All MS and HS Choirs
Concert Choir Uniform Updates (All HS Choirs)

Fittings will be THIS WEEK.

9th Graders in Sound Check (Freshman Choir)
  • Your fittings will happen during class.

10th-12th Graders in New Dimensions/Vocal Impact
  • Your fittings will happen after school.
  • Ladies - Wednesday, September 4th from 5:30p-8:30p.
  • Men - Friday, September 6th from 3:00p-5:00p.

Fittings will happen at the FRESHMAN School Choir Room. Please enter from the right side parking lot (opposite side from the bus parking lot). Your fitting will only take five minutes once you are fitted. We thank you for being patient if there is a line.

If you are a show choir student in FortissiBROS, Pure Elegance, or Choraliers, your concert choir uniform rental fee is included already in your show choir fees. If you are not a show choir student, you will have a $40 fee that will be charged to your student's Charms account. This rental fee takes care of all alterations and the dry cleaning of the uniform.


1st Annual Fall Gala - October 22nd, 2019
We are SO thrilled to announce our 1st Annual Fall Gala titled, 'From Screen to Stage' on October 22nd, 2019. The event will be held at the Oscar Event Center and tickets are now on sale . This event is being put on by our three high school show choirs - FortissiBROS, Pure Elegance, and the Choraliers. The evening will feature a delicious dinner and show featuring songs from some of your favorite movies and Broadway shows. There are three tiers of tickets that you can by that offer different perks! There are as follows:

Gold Level - $35
- Dinner at 7:00p
- Show at 7:30p

Platinum Level - $45 (Table purchase available at $315 - buy seven seats, get one free!)
- Perferred Seating
- Commemorative Photo Key Chain
- Dinner at 7:00p
- Show at 7:30p

Diamond Level - $60 (Table purchase available at $420 - buy seven seats, get one free!)
- VIP Pre-Show Hors D'oeuvres Hour with Live Jazz Music by the Hartman Trio at 6:00p
- VIP Early Access to Fairfield First Look Tickets
- VIP Seating
- Commemorative Photo Key Chain
- Dinner at 7:00p
- Show at 7:30p

We hope that ALL families and friends in the community will come out and support our program as these groups put on a BRAND NEW show just for you!

SPECIAL PRICING NOTICE: All tickets purchased BEFORE October 1st, 2019 will not have any ticket fees when you purchase! Don't miss out - buy them today !


Updated Policy for Vendors

If you are parent who has expressed interest in partnering your business with the Fairfield Choral Music Program or worked with the program in the past, please read our new vendor policy . Please note: Any person(s) who act as vendors in partnership with the program may not participate on the spirit wear and merchandise team. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the directors.
Sound Check News
Freshman School Concert Choir
Important Information
  • Concert Choir Uniforms
  • Fittings will be THIS WEEK.
  • 9th Graders in Sound Check (Freshman Choir)
  • Your fittings will happen during class.
  • Fittings will happen at the FRESHMAN School Choir Room.
  • If you are a show choir student in FortissiBROS, Pure Elegance, or Choraliers, your concert choir uniform rental fee is included already in your show choir fees. If you are not a show choir student, you will have a $40 fee that will be charged to your student's Charms account. This rental fee takes care of all alterations and the dry cleaning of the uniform.
  • Charms
  • ALL students in the choral music program should have logged into Charms by now. If you haven't, please make sure you visit http://www.charmsoffice.com/ to log in. The school code is fairfieldchoirs and the password (the first time you login) should be the student's district ID number that they use at lunch. Once you login, it will ask you to change your password - make sure it is one that the students AND parent can remember together as the account is a joint account between students and parents.
  • Handbook/Contract
  • ALL students should go through the handbook and make sure that they understand the expectations for the class and the policies of the department and school. Please get the contract turned in ASAP.
  • Fees
  • There is a $25 course fee that is paid to the school.
  • There is a $40 costume rental fee that is paid to Tempo Club.
  • Remind
  • Text @ffscc1920 to 81010

Upcoming Events
  • Tempo Club Calendar Day - September 7, 2019
  • Please read the Calendar Day information letter HERE. Remember this is required for ALL 9th-12th grade students in the choral program.
  • Sign-Up for a Route Online this year! Make sure you have your entire group figured out, find a route that you know - or maybe live on and then sign-up here!
  • Harvest Concert - October 16, 2019
  • Performance at 7:00pm in the PAC.
  • Students to report to mandatory combined rehearsal at 5:00pm in the PAC.
  • Students must be appropriately dressed in concert attire for the concert.
New Dimensions News
High School Concert Choir
Important Information
  • Concert Choir Uniforms
  • Fittings will be THIS WEEK.
  • 10th-12th Graders in New Dimensions
  • Your fittings will happen after school.
  • Ladies - Wednesday, September 4th from 5:30p-8:30p.
  • Men - Friday, September 6th from 3:00p-5:00p.
  • Fittings will happen at the FRESHMAN School Choir Room. Please enter from the right side parking lot (opposite side from the bus parking lot). Your fitting will only take five minutes once you are fitted. We thank you for being patient if there is a line.
  • If you are a show choir student in FortissiBROS, Pure Elegance, or Choraliers, your concert choir uniform rental fee is included already in your show choir fees. If you are not a show choir student, you will have a $40 fee that will be charged to your student's Charms account. This rental fee takes care of all alterations and the dry cleaning of the uniform.
  • Charms
  • ALL students in the choral music program should have logged into Charms by now. If you haven't, please make sure you visit http://www.charmsoffice.com/ to log in. The school code is fairfieldchoirs and the password (the first time you login) should be the student's district ID number that they use at lunch. Once you login, it will ask you to change your password - make sure it is one that the students AND parent can remember together as the account is a joint account between students and parents.
  • Handbook/Contract
  • ALL students should go through the handbook and make sure that they understand the expectations for the class and the policies of the department and school. Please get the contract turned in ASAP.
  • Fees
  • There is a $25 course fee that is paid to the school.
  • There is a $40 costume rental fee that is paid to Tempo Club.
  • Remind
  • Text @fhscc1920 to 81010

Upcoming Events
  • Tempo Club Calendar Day - September 7, 2019
  • Please read the Calendar Day information letter HERE. Remember this is required for ALL 9th-12th grade students in the choral program.
  • Sign-Up for a Route Online this year! Make sure you have your entire group figured out, find a route that you know - or maybe live on and then sign-up here!
  • Harvest Concert - October 16, 2019
  • Performance at 7:00pm in the PAC.
  • Students to report to mandatory combined rehearsal at 5:00pm in the PAC.
  • Students must be appropriately dressed in concert attire for the concert.
Vocal Impact News
High School Advanced Concert Choir
Important Information
  • Concert Choir Uniforms
  • Fittings will be THIS WEEK.
  • 10th-12th Graders in Vocal Impact
  • Your fittings will happen after school.
  • Ladies - Wednesday, September 4th from 5:30p-8:30p.
  • Men - Friday, September 6th from 3:00p-5:00p.
  • Fittings will happen at the FRESHMAN School Choir Room. Please enter from the right side parking lot (opposite side from the bus parking lot). Your fitting will only take five minutes once you are fitted. We thank you for being patient if there is a line.
  • If you are a show choir student in FortissiBROS, Pure Elegance, or Choraliers, your concert choir uniform rental fee is included already in your show choir fees. If you are not a show choir student, you will have a $40 fee that will be charged to your student's Charms account. This rental fee takes care of all alterations and the dry cleaning of the uniform.
  • Charms
  • ALL students in the choral music program should have logged into Charms by now. If you haven't, please make sure you visit http://www.charmsoffice.com/ to log in. The school code is fairfieldchoirs and the password (the first time you login) should be the student's district ID number that they use at lunch. Once you login, it will ask you to change your password - make sure it is one that the students AND parent can remember together as the account is a joint account between students and parents.
  • Handbook/Contract
  • ALL students should go through the handbook and make sure that they understand the expectations for the class and the policies of the department and school. Please get the contract turned in ASAP.
  • Fees
  • There is a $25 course fee that is paid to the school.
  • There is a $40 costume rental fee that is paid to Tempo Club.
  • Remind
  • Text @fhscc1920 to 81010

Upcoming Events
  • Tempo Club Calendar Day - September 7, 2019
  • Please read the Calendar Day information letter HERE. Remember this is required for ALL 9th-12th grade students in the choral program.
  • Sign-Up for a Route Online this year! Make sure you have your entire group figured out, find a route that you know - or maybe live on and then sign-up here!
  • Harvest Concert - October 16, 2019
  • Performance at 7:00pm in the PAC.
  • Students to report to mandatory combined rehearsal at 5:00pm in the PAC.
  • Students must be appropriately dressed in concert attire for the concert.
Acapocalypse News
High School A Capella Choir
Important Information
  • No rehearsal this week. Use the practice tracks online at www.fairfieldchoirs.com!

Upcoming Events
  • Tempo Club Calendar Day - September 7, 2019
  • Please read the Calendar Day information letter HERE. Remember this is required for ALL 9th-12th grade students in the choral program.
  • Sign-Up for a Route Online this year! Make sure you have your entire group figured out, find a route that you know - or maybe live on and then sign-up here!
  • Harvest Concert - October 16, 2019
  • Performance at 7:00pm in the PAC.
  • Students to report to mandatory combined rehearsal at 5:00pm in the PAC.
  • Students must be appropriately dressed in concert attire for the concert.
Little Elegance News
Middle School Ladies' Show Choir
Important Information
  • Continue to practice your singing and dancing!
  • Poca Competition
  • Parent Rooms are now available to book at the Wydham near the Poca Competition! Rooms are $89.00 a night when you say you are booking with Fairfield Show Choirs. This is for January 31-February 2, 2020. Call 304-776-8070 to book before the rooms are gone!
  • Questions? Contact Kari Robinson at (513) 969-7270.

Upcoming Events
  • Tempo Club Calendar Day - September 7, 2019
  • Please read the Calendar Day information letter HERE. 8th Graders participate in this as explained in the letter.
  • Niderman Farm Outing - September 27, 2019
  • Please join us in kicking off a fun fall season at Niederman Farms on September 27th from 6-9! There will be fire-pits for hot dogs and s'mores, plus all the activities that Niederman has to offer. Tickets are $12 dollars per person, and any additional family members are welcome. Please RSVP to this event as soon as possible so that we may send out a sign up list for items to be donated. The cost of the tickets will be added to your Charms account for convenience. We hope everyone can join us!
  • Homecoming Parade - October 4, 2019
  • More information will come soon!
  • MS Workshop and Lock-In - October 19, 2019
  • More information will come soon! Please note that the workshop is required and the lock-in is optional.
  • Kiwanis Breakfast Performance - November 9, 2019
  • More information will come soon!
Rhythm Express News
Middle School Mixed Show Choir
Important Information
  • Continue to practice your singing and dancing!
  • Poca Competition
  • Parent Rooms are now available to book at the Wydham near the Poca Competition! Rooms are $89.00 a night when you say you are booking with Fairfield Show Choirs. This is for January 31-February 2, 2020. Call 304-776-8070 to book before the rooms are gone!
  • Questions? Contact Kari Robinson at (513) 969-7270.

Upcoming Events
  • Tempo Club Calendar Day - September 7, 2019
  • Please read the Calendar Day information letter HERE. 8th Graders participate in this as explained in the letter.
  • Niderman Farm Outing - September 27, 2019
  • Please join us in kicking off a fun fall season at Niederman Farms on September 27th from 6-9! There will be fire-pits for hot dogs and s'mores, plus all the activities that Niederman has to offer. Tickets are $12 dollars per person, and any additional family members are welcome. Please RSVP to this event as soon as possible so that we may send out a sign up list for items to be donated. The cost of the tickets will be added to your Charms account for convenience. We hope everyone can join us!
  • Homecoming Parade - October 4, 2019
  • More information will come soon!
  • MS Workshop and Lock-In - October 19, 2019
  • More information will come soon! Please note that the workshop is required and the lock-in is optional.
  • Kiwanis Breakfast Performance - November 9, 2019
  • More information will come soon!
FortissiBROS News
High School Advanced Men's Show Choir
Important Information
  • Fall Gala Information
  • Tickets are now on sale! Spread the news!
  • All information is in the front half of this e-mail.
  • Poca Competition
  • Parent Rooms are now available to book at the Wydham near the Poca Competition! Rooms are $89.00 a night when you say you are booking with Fairfield Show Choirs. This is for January 31-February 2, 2020. Call 304-776-8070 to book before the rooms are gone!
  • Questions? Contact Kari Robinson at (513) 969-7270.

Upcoming Events
  • Tempo Club Calendar Day - September 7, 2019
  • Please read the Calendar Day information letter HERE. Remember this is required for ALL 9th-12th grade students in the choral program.
  • Sign-Up for a Route Online this year! Make sure you have your entire group figured out, find a route that you know - or maybe live on and then sign-up here!
  • Homecoming Parade - October 4, 2019
  • We are looking for parents who are interested in working with the students to create a float for the Homecoming Parade. If you are interested, please talk to Mr. Mercer or Mr. Finkbine ASAP!
  • Harvest Concert - October 16, 2019
  • Performance at 7:00pm in the PAC.
  • Students to report to mandatory combined rehearsal at 5:00pm in the PAC.
  • Students must be appropriately dressed in concert attire for the concert.
  • Fall Gala at the Oscar Event Center - October 22, 2019
  • The High School Show Choirs will be presenting the 1st Annual Fall Gala Event at the Oscar Event on Tuesday, October 22, 2019. This event will be a wonderful new opportunity for our students to present brand new material along with a delicious dinner. Tickets are NOW ON SALE!
Pure Elegance News
High School Advanced Ladies' Show Choir
Important Information
  • Camp Mercbine Information
  • The packet of information is now available!
  • Please read through and make sure you understand all expectations!
  • Remember, there will be NO electronic devices at camp. It's a true outdoor experience for the entire weekend.
  • You must have at least $400 of your fees paid in order to attend Camp Mercbine.
  • Fall Gala Information
  • Tickets are now on sale! Spread the news!
  • All information is in the front half of this e-mail.
  • September 10th and 17th you have choreography rehearsal with David from 6:00p-8:00p.
  • Poca Competition
  • Parent Rooms are now available to book at the Wydham near the Poca Competition! Rooms are $89.00 a night when you say you are booking with Fairfield Show Choirs. This is for January 31-February 2, 2020. Call 304-776-8070 to book before the rooms are gone!
  • Questions? Contact Kari Robinson at (513) 969-7270.

Upcoming Events
  • Tempo Club Calendar Day - September 7, 2019
  • Please read the Calendar Day information letter HERE. Remember this is required for ALL 9th-12th grade students in the choral program.
  • Sign-Up for a Route Online this year! Make sure you have your entire group figured out, find a route that you know - or maybe live on and then sign-up here!
  • Camp Mercbine - September 13-15, 2019
  • The packet of information is now available!
  • Homecoming Parade - October 4, 2019
  • We are looking for parents who are interested in working with the students to create a float for the Homecoming Parade. If you are interested, please talk to Mr. Mercer or Mr. Finkbine ASAP!
  • Harvest Concert - October 16, 2019
  • Performance at 7:00pm in the PAC.
  • Students to report to mandatory combined rehearsal at 5:00pm in the PAC.
  • Students must be appropriately dressed in concert attire for the concert.
  • Fall Gala at the Oscar Event Center - October 22, 2019
  • The High School Show Choirs will be presenting the 1st Annual Fall Gala Event at the Oscar Event on Tuesday, October 22, 2019. This event will be a wonderful new opportunity for our students to present brand new material along with a delicious dinner. Tickets are NOW ON SALE!
Choraliers News
High School Advanced Mixed Show Choir
Important Information
  • Camp Mercbine Information
  • The packet of information is now available!
  • Please read through and make sure you understand all expectations!
  • Remember, there will be NO electronic devices at camp. It's a true outdoor experience for the entire weekend.
  • You must have at least $400 of your fees paid in order to attend Camp Mercbine.
  • Fall Gala Information
  • Tickets are now on sale! Spread the news!
  • All information is in the front half of this e-mail.
  • September 12th and 19th you have choreography rehearsal with David from 6:00p-8:00p.
  • Poca Competition
  • Parent Rooms are now available to book at the Wydham near the Poca Competition! Rooms are $89.00 a night when you say you are booking with Fairfield Show Choirs. This is for January 31-February 2, 2020. Call 304-776-8070 to book before the rooms are gone!
  • Questions? Contact Kari Robinson at (513) 969-7270.

Upcoming Events
  • Tempo Club Calendar Day - September 7, 2019
  • Please read the Calendar Day information letter HERE. Remember this is required for ALL 9th-12th grade students in the choral program.
  • Sign-Up for a Route Online this year! Make sure you have your entire group figured out, find a route that you know - or maybe live on and then sign-up here!
  • Camp Mercbine - September 13-15, 2019
  • The packet of information is now available!
  • Homecoming Parade - October 4, 2019
  • We are looking for parents who are interested in working with the students to create a float for the Homecoming Parade. If you are interested, please talk to Mr. Mercer or Mr. Finkbine ASAP!
  • Harvest Concert - October 16, 2019
  • Performance at 7:00pm in the PAC.
  • Students to report to mandatory combined rehearsal at 5:00pm in the PAC.
  • Students must be appropriately dressed in concert attire for the concert.
  • Fall Gala at the Oscar Event Center - October 22, 2019
  • The High School Show Choirs will be presenting the 1st Annual Fall Gala Event at the Oscar Event on Tuesday, October 22, 2019. This event will be a wonderful new opportunity for our students to present brand new material along with a delicious dinner. Tickets are NOW ON SALE!
Nuts and Bolts News
Middle School and High School Tech Crew
Important Information
  • Camp Mercbine Information
  • The packet of information is now available!
  • Please read through and make sure you understand all expectations!
  • Remember, there will be NO electronic devices at camp. It's a true outdoor experience for the entire weekend.
  • You must have at least $250 of your fees paid in order to attend Camp Mercbine.
  • Fall Gala Information
  • Tickets are now on sale! Spread the news!
  • All information is in the front half of this e-mail.
  • Poca Competition
  • Parent Rooms are now available to book at the Wydham near the Poca Competition! Rooms are $89.00 a night when you say you are booking with Fairfield Show Choirs. This is for January 31-February 2, 2020. Call 304-776-8070 to book before the rooms are gone!
  • Questions? Contact Kari Robinson at (513) 969-7270.

Upcoming Events
  • Tempo Club Calendar Day - September 7, 2019
  • Please read the Calendar Day information letter HERE. Remember this is required for ALL 9th-12th grade students in the choral program.
  • Sign-Up for a Route Online this year! Make sure you have your entire group figured out, find a route that you know - or maybe live on and then sign-up here!
  • Camp Mercbine - September 13-15, 2019
  • The packet of information is now available!
  • Homecoming Parade - October 4, 2019
  • We are looking for parents who are interested in working with the students to create a float for the Homecoming Parade. If you are interested, please talk to Mr. Mercer or Mr. Finkbine ASAP!
  • Fall Gala at the Oscar Event Center - October 22, 2019
  • The High School Show Choirs will be presenting the 1st Annual Fall Gala Event at the Oscar Event on Tuesday, October 22, 2019. This event will be a wonderful new opportunity for our students to present brand new material along with a delicious dinner. Tickets are NOW ON SALE!
The Heartbeat News
High School Show Choir Combo
Important Information
  • Camp Mercbine Information
  • The packet of information is now available!
  • Please read through and make sure you understand all expectations!
  • Remember, there will be NO electronic devices at camp. It's a true outdoor experience for the entire weekend.
  • You must have at least $250 of your fees paid in order to attend Camp Mercbine.
  • Poca Competition
  • Parent Rooms are now available to book at the Wydham near the Poca Competition! Rooms are $89.00 a night when you say you are booking with Fairfield Show Choirs. This is for January 31-February 2, 2020. Call 304-776-8070 to book before the rooms are gone!
  • Questions? Contact Kari Robinson at (513) 969-7270.

Upcoming Events
  • Tempo Club Calendar Day - September 7, 2019
  • Please read the Calendar Day information letter HERE. Remember this is required for ALL 9th-12th grade students in the choral program.
  • Sign-Up for a Route Online this year! Make sure you have your entire group figured out, find a route that you know - or maybe live on and then sign-up here!
  • Camp Mercbine - September 13-15, 2019
  • The packet of information is now available!
  • Homecoming Parade - October 4, 2019
  • We are looking for parents who are interested in working with the students to create a float for the Homecoming Parade. If you are interested, please talk to Mr. Mercer or Mr. Finkbine ASAP!