'Where Tradition and Excellence Meets Innovation and Opportunity'
Week of September 7, 2020
Thought of the Week:

Procrastination is like a credit card; It's a lot of fun until you get the bill.
Notes from the Director
From the Desk of Mr. Mercer
Greetings!

I hope you are enjoying your long weekend! The weather is quite amazing and I'm enjoying the windows being open to get some fresh air!

As you may have heard, the choir is now singing inside per new guidelines that the state and local health departments have set. Although students are permitted to sing without a mask, students are more than welcome to continue wearing theirs if they choose to do so. Should you have any questions or need clarification on any guidelines, please reach out and I will be happy to talk with you.

After school rehearsals will continue as scheduled for the groups that rehearse outside of the school day. Please make sure you are checking the online calendar for updates as you are responsible for being in attendance when scheduled. Enjoy the upcoming week!

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.

Thank you to everyone for your continued patience and support through these trying times. When we work together, we not only accomplish more, but our students - as a whole - also benefit more.

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 Invisible - measures 41 through the END.
  • Virtually this week you will be working on Invisible - measures 9 through 36.
  • You will record yourself singing Invisible - measures 9 through 36 - using FlipGrid via this link: https://flipgrid.com/524cad9b
  • You will use the balanced voices track and sing with the other voices behind you. Be sure that your voice can be heard over the other voices.
  • Your virtual assignment is due on Sunday, September 13, 2020 at 5:00pm. Be sure to do your best as you will be graded on correct notes and your technique.

  • 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 working on All Star - measures 34 through to the END.
  • Virtually this week you will be working on All Star - measures 1 through 33.
  • You will record yourself singing All Star - measures 1 through 33 - using FlipGrid via this link: https://flipgrid.com/197679ca
  • You will use the balanced voices track and sing with the other voices behind you. Be sure that your voice can be heard over the other voices.
  • Your virtual assignment is due on Sunday, September 13, 2020 at 5:00pm. Be sure to do your best as you will be graded on correct notes and your technique.

  • 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 Goodnight Moon - measures 40 through the END and Invictus - measures 1 through 22.
  • Virtually this week you will be working on Invictus - measures 1 through 22.
  • You will record yourself singing Invictus - measures 1 through 22 - using FlipGrid via this link: https://flipgrid.com/cf38a6a7
  • You will use the balanced voices track and sing with the other voices behind you. Be sure that your voice can be heard over the other voices.
  • Your virtual assignment is due on Sunday, September 13, 2020 at 5:00pm. Be sure to do your best as you will be graded on correct notes and your technique.

  • 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

  • No rehearsal this week due to Labor Day.
Little Elegance News
Middle School Ladies' Show 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:
  • MS Show Choirs ( Little Elegance)
  • Text @fmssc2021 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 MS Show Choir 2020-21 (Little Elegance)
  • Fairfield Media Connect 2020-21 (Little Elegance)
  • Fairfield Parent Connect 2020-21 (Little Elegance)
  • Are you interested in better part of the conversation and volunteering? Then you should join Slack as we communicate on there regularly for group information. Are you a parent who wants to volunteer? Then join to stay in the know!
  • MS Parents - THIS IS PARENTS ONLY.
  • Are you getting the weekly e-mails? Click the correct link below.
  • Fairfield MS Show Choir 2020-21 E-Mails

  • Next payment due Friday, September 25, 2020.
  • Tyler Choreography Rehearsals September 25-27, 2020. Times on calendar.
Rhythm Express News
Middle School Mixed Show 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:
  • MS Show Choirs (Rhythm Express)
  • Text @fmssc2021 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 MS Show Choir 2020-21 (Rhythm Express)
  • Fairfield Media Connect 2020-21 (Rhythm Express)
  • Fairfield Parent Connect 2020-21 (Rhythm Express)
  • Are you interested in better part of the conversation and volunteering? Then you should join Slack as we communicate on there regularly for group information. Are you a parent who wants to volunteer? Then join to stay in the know!
  • MS Parents - THIS IS PARENTS ONLY.
  • Are you getting the weekly e-mails? Click the correct link below.
  • Fairfield MS Show Choir 2020-21 E-Mails

  • Next payment due Friday, September 25, 2020.
  • Chantz Choreography Rehearsal September 12, 2020. Time on calendar.
  • Randy Choreography Rehearsals September 17, 2020. Time on calendar.
FortissiBROS News
High School Advanced Men's Show 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 Show Choirs (FortissiBROS)
  • Text @fhssc2021 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 Show Choir 2020-21 (FortissiBROS)
  • Fairfield Media Connect 2020-21 (FortissiBROS)
  • Fairfield Parent Connect 2020-21 (FortissiBROS)
  • 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 Show Choir 2020-21 E-Mails

Weekly Agenda
  • In rehearsal you will be working on Dance - measures 1 through the END on day one and Be Nice - measures 1 through the END on day two.
  • Virtually this week you will have the option to try out for the Be Nice Rap Solo.
  • If interested, you will record yourself singing Be Nice - measures 49 through 56 - using FlipGrid via this link: https://flipgrid.com/a61757da
  • You will use the accompaniment track and sing with no other voices behind you.
  • Your audition is due on Sunday, September 13, 2020 at 5:00pm.

  • Next payment due Friday, September 25, 2020.
  • Chantz Choreography Rehearsals September 12-13, 2020. Times on calendar.
  • Randy Choreography Rehearsals September 18-20, 2020. Times on calendar.
Pure Elegance News
High School Advanced Ladies' Show 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 Show Choirs (Pure Elegance)
  • Text @fhssc2021 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 Show Choir 2020-21 (Pure Elegance)
  • Fairfield Media Connect 2020-21 (Pure Elegance)
  • Fairfield Parent Connect 2020-21 (Pure Elegance)
  • 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 Show Choir 2020-21 E-Mails

Hybrid Agenda
  • In class you will be working on You Say/Secrets - measures 1 through 30 on day one and choreography for Tribe on day two.
  • Virtually this week you will have the option to try out for the Tribe Solo.
  • If interested, you will record yourself singing Tribe - measures 29 through the END - using FlipGrid via this link: https://flipgrid.com/ca6bb221
  • You will use the accompaniment track and sing with no other voices behind you.
  • Your audition is due on Sunday, September 13, 2020 at 5:00pm.

  • Next payment due Friday, September 25, 2020.
  • Randy Choreography Rehearsals in September. Times on calendar.
Choraliers News
High School Advanced Mixed Show 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 Show Choirs (Choraliers)
  • Text @fhssc2021 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 Show Choir 2020-21 (Choraliers)
  • Fairfield Media Connect 2020-21 (Choraliers)
  • Fairfield Parent Connect 2020-21 (Choraliers)
  • 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 Show Choir 2020-21 E-Mails

Hybrid Agenda
  • In class you will be working on Magic Happens - measures 44 through the END on day one and choreography for Magic Happens on day two.
  • Virtually this week you will have the option to try out for the Magic Happens Solo.
  • If interested, you will record yourself singing Magic Happens - measures 28 through 31 - using FlipGrid via this link: https://flipgrid.com/fca62e17
  • You will use the accompaniment track and sing with no other voices behind you.
  • Your audition is due on Sunday, September 13, 2020 at 5:00pm.

  • Next payment due Friday, September 25, 2020.
  • Randy Choreography Rehearsals in September. Times on calendar.
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.