'Where Tradition and Excellence Meets Innovation and Opportunity'
Week of October 12, 2020
Thought of the Week:

Whoever is trying to bring you down
is already below you.
Notes from the Director
From the Desk of Mr. Mercer
Greetings!

There isn't much to report this week. As you know, school is a bit crazy this week with testing if you are in grades 10-12. There are only a few things to note as we make our way through the week:

  • We have now begun our calendar sales for the Tempo Club Calendar Raffle. All families are expected to sell five calendars and we appreciate you doing so in advance. This year, more than ever, we need these to get sold as it is the only way we can guarantee the money that Tempo Club gives us will actually happen. Thank you for participating and making it happen! All sales need to happen by October 30, 2020!
  • Budget Letter from Tempo Club
  • Instructions
  • Calendar
  • Show Choirs are all going to be helping the middle school show choirs raise money this year by participating in the Pie Fundraiser that will take place of the Little Elegance/Rhythm Express Breakfast sponsored by Kiwanis. We are asking all families to help us out by purchasing or selling some pies from Servatii's! Little Elegance and Rhythm Express students are being challenged to sell 5 pies each - but it would be amazing if everyone in the program did! Every pie sold will bring $5 to the program. These will be ready in time for Thanksgiving! More information is on the form below.
  • Pie Information and Form

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
  • 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
  • Pie Fundraiser
  • Show Choirs are all going to be helping the middle school show choirs raise money this year by participating in the Pie Fundraiser that will take place of the Little Elegance/Rhythm Express Breakfast sponsored by Kiwanis. We are asking all families to help us out by purchasing or selling some pies from Servatii's! Little Elegance and Rhythm Express students are being challenged to sell 5 pies each - but it would be amazing if everyone in the program did! Every pie sold will bring $5 to the program. These will be ready in time for Thanksgiving! More information is on the form below. All forms and money should be turned into Mr. Mercer.
  • Pie Information and Form
  • Calendar Raffle
  • We have now begun our calendar sales for the Tempo Club Calendar Raffle. All families are expected to sell five calendars and we appreciate you doing so in advance. This year, more than ever, we need these to get sold as it is the only way we can guarantee the money that Tempo Club gives us will actually happen. Thank you for participating and making it happen! All sales need to happen by October 30, 2020!
  • Budget Letter from Tempo Club
  • Instructions
  • Calendar

Hybrid Agenda
  • In class you will be working on Stand in the Light and completing parts that were not yet learned.
  • 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
  • Pie Fundraiser
  • Show Choirs are all going to be helping the middle school show choirs raise money this year by participating in the Pie Fundraiser that will take place of the Little Elegance/Rhythm Express Breakfast sponsored by Kiwanis. We are asking all families to help us out by purchasing or selling some pies from Servatii's! Little Elegance and Rhythm Express students are being challenged to sell 5 pies each - but it would be amazing if everyone in the program did! Every pie sold will bring $5 to the program. These will be ready in time for Thanksgiving! More information is on the form below. All forms and money should be turned into Mr. Mercer.
  • Pie Information and Form
  • Calendar Raffle
  • We have now begun our calendar sales for the Tempo Club Calendar Raffle. All families are expected to sell five calendars and we appreciate you doing so in advance. This year, more than ever, we need these to get sold as it is the only way we can guarantee the money that Tempo Club gives us will actually happen. Thank you for participating and making it happen! All sales need to happen by October 30, 2020!
  • Budget Letter from Tempo Club
  • Instructions
  • Calendar

Hybrid Agenda
  • This week is review week on your own.
  • 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
  • Pie Fundraiser
  • Show Choirs are all going to be helping the middle school show choirs raise money this year by participating in the Pie Fundraiser that will take place of the Little Elegance/Rhythm Express Breakfast sponsored by Kiwanis. We are asking all families to help us out by purchasing or selling some pies from Servatii's! Little Elegance and Rhythm Express students are being challenged to sell 5 pies each - but it would be amazing if everyone in the program did! Every pie sold will bring $5 to the program. These will be ready in time for Thanksgiving! More information is on the form below. All forms and money should be turned into Mr. Mercer.
  • Pie Information and Form
  • Calendar Raffle
  • We have now begun our calendar sales for the Tempo Club Calendar Raffle. All families are expected to sell five calendars and we appreciate you doing so in advance. This year, more than ever, we need these to get sold as it is the only way we can guarantee the money that Tempo Club gives us will actually happen. Thank you for participating and making it happen! All sales need to happen by October 30, 2020!
  • Budget Letter from Tempo Club
  • Instructions
  • Calendar

Hybrid Agenda
  • This week is review week on your own.
  • 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
  • Pie Fundraiser
  • Show Choirs are all going to be helping the middle school show choirs raise money this year by participating in the Pie Fundraiser that will take place of the Little Elegance/Rhythm Express Breakfast sponsored by Kiwanis. We are asking all families to help us out by purchasing or selling some pies from Servatii's! Little Elegance and Rhythm Express students are being challenged to sell 5 pies each - but it would be amazing if everyone in the program did! Every pie sold will bring $5 to the program. These will be ready in time for Thanksgiving! More information is on the form below. All forms and money should be turned into Mr. Mercer.
  • Pie Information and Form
  • Calendar Raffle
  • We have now begun our calendar sales for the Tempo Club Calendar Raffle. All families are expected to sell five calendars and we appreciate you doing so in advance. This year, more than ever, we need these to get sold as it is the only way we can guarantee the money that Tempo Club gives us will actually happen. Thank you for participating and making it happen! All sales need to happen by October 30, 2020!
  • Budget Letter from Tempo Club
  • Instructions
  • Calendar

  • NO rehearsal today or next Monday.
  • Harvest Concert - November 4, 2020 @ 8:15pm
Little Elegance News
Middle School Ladies' Show Choir
Important Information
  • How do I access choreography videos?
  • Click the link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxr9Ao-j8DZ4dV_WvYJopxxhgjiivFvLw
  • Pie Fundraiser
  • Show Choirs are all going to be helping the middle school show choirs raise money this year by participating in the Pie Fundraiser that will take place of the Little Elegance/Rhythm Express Breakfast sponsored by Kiwanis. We are asking all families to help us out by purchasing or selling some pies from Servatii's! Little Elegance and Rhythm Express students are being challenged to sell 5 pies each - but it would be amazing if everyone in the program did! Every pie sold will bring $5 to the program. These will be ready in time for Thanksgiving! More information is on the form below. All forms and money should be turned into Mr. Mercer.
  • Pie Information and Form
  • Calendar Raffle
  • We have now begun our calendar sales for the Tempo Club Calendar Raffle. All families are expected to sell five calendars and we appreciate you doing so in advance. This year, more than ever, we need these to get sold as it is the only way we can guarantee the money that Tempo Club gives us will actually happen. Thank you for participating and making it happen! All sales need to happen by October 30, 2020!
  • Budget Letter from Tempo Club
  • Instructions
  • Calendar

  • Next payment due Friday, October 30, 2020.
  • NO rehearsal this Thursday.
Rhythm Express News
Middle School Mixed Show Choir
Important Information
  • How do I access choreography videos?
  • Click the link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxr9Ao-j8DZ61OeepNCQEpvVjL_ZjQ7II
  • Pie Fundraiser
  • Show Choirs are all going to be helping the middle school show choirs raise money this year by participating in the Pie Fundraiser that will take place of the Little Elegance/Rhythm Express Breakfast sponsored by Kiwanis. We are asking all families to help us out by purchasing or selling some pies from Servatii's! Little Elegance and Rhythm Express students are being challenged to sell 5 pies each - but it would be amazing if everyone in the program did! Every pie sold will bring $5 to the program. These will be ready in time for Thanksgiving! More information is on the form below. All forms and money should be turned into Mr. Mercer.
  • Pie Information and Form
  • Calendar Raffle
  • We have now begun our calendar sales for the Tempo Club Calendar Raffle. All families are expected to sell five calendars and we appreciate you doing so in advance. This year, more than ever, we need these to get sold as it is the only way we can guarantee the money that Tempo Club gives us will actually happen. Thank you for participating and making it happen! All sales need to happen by October 30, 2020!
  • Budget Letter from Tempo Club
  • Instructions
  • Calendar

  • Next payment due Friday, October 30, 2020.
  • NO rehearsal this Thursday.
FortissiBROS News
High School Advanced Men's Show Choir
Important Information
  • How do I access choreography videos?
  • Click the link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxr9Ao-j8DZ4xtRDD4J9PF0ZcJxzZCrN5
  • Pie Fundraiser
  • Show Choirs are all going to be helping the middle school show choirs raise money this year by participating in the Pie Fundraiser that will take place of the Little Elegance/Rhythm Express Breakfast sponsored by Kiwanis. We are asking all families to help us out by purchasing or selling some pies from Servatii's! Little Elegance and Rhythm Express students are being challenged to sell 5 pies each - but it would be amazing if everyone in the program did! Every pie sold will bring $5 to the program. These will be ready in time for Thanksgiving! More information is on the form below. All forms and money should be turned into Mr. Mercer.
  • Pie Information and Form
  • Calendar Raffle
  • We have now begun our calendar sales for the Tempo Club Calendar Raffle. All families are expected to sell five calendars and we appreciate you doing so in advance. This year, more than ever, we need these to get sold as it is the only way we can guarantee the money that Tempo Club gives us will actually happen. Thank you for participating and making it happen! All sales need to happen by October 30, 2020!
  • Budget Letter from Tempo Club
  • Instructions
  • Calendar

Weekly Agenda
  • In rehearsal, you will be working on vocals for all of our pieces.
  • 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.
  • NO rehearsal on Friday.
Pure Elegance News
High School Advanced Ladies' Show Choir
Important Information
  • Wednesday Office Hours: 9:00a-11:00a
  • How do I access choreography videos?
  • Click the link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxr9Ao-j8DZ5yEFt8Y_2_yw6NcMfVnXYe
  • Pie Fundraiser
  • Show Choirs are all going to be helping the middle school show choirs raise money this year by participating in the Pie Fundraiser that will take place of the Little Elegance/Rhythm Express Breakfast sponsored by Kiwanis. We are asking all families to help us out by purchasing or selling some pies from Servatii's! Little Elegance and Rhythm Express students are being challenged to sell 5 pies each - but it would be amazing if everyone in the program did! Every pie sold will bring $5 to the program. These will be ready in time for Thanksgiving! More information is on the form below. All forms and money should be turned into Mr. Mercer.
  • Pie Information and Form
  • Calendar Raffle
  • We have now begun our calendar sales for the Tempo Club Calendar Raffle. All families are expected to sell five calendars and we appreciate you doing so in advance. This year, more than ever, we need these to get sold as it is the only way we can guarantee the money that Tempo Club gives us will actually happen. Thank you for participating and making it happen! All sales need to happen by October 30, 2020!
  • Budget Letter from Tempo Club
  • Instructions
  • Calendar

Hybrid Agenda
  • This week is review week on your own.
  • 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
  • Wednesday Office Hours: 9:00a-11:00a
  • How do I access choreography videos?
  • Click the link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxr9Ao-j8DZ533m08wp8-Jz_b4rldk3K5
  • Pie Fundraiser
  • Show Choirs are all going to be helping the middle school show choirs raise money this year by participating in the Pie Fundraiser that will take place of the Little Elegance/Rhythm Express Breakfast sponsored by Kiwanis. We are asking all families to help us out by purchasing or selling some pies from Servatii's! Little Elegance and Rhythm Express students are being challenged to sell 5 pies each - but it would be amazing if everyone in the program did! Every pie sold will bring $5 to the program. These will be ready in time for Thanksgiving! More information is on the form below. All forms and money should be turned into Mr. Mercer.
  • Pie Information and Form
  • Calendar Raffle
  • We have now begun our calendar sales for the Tempo Club Calendar Raffle. All families are expected to sell five calendars and we appreciate you doing so in advance. This year, more than ever, we need these to get sold as it is the only way we can guarantee the money that Tempo Club gives us will actually happen. Thank you for participating and making it happen! All sales need to happen by October 30, 2020!
  • Budget Letter from Tempo Club
  • Instructions
  • Calendar

Hybrid Agenda
  • This week is review week on your own.
  • 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!