This Week in Choir (TWIC)

This Week in Choir (TWIC) emails are sent out on Sundays.  The TWIC highlights important choir information & events for students & families.


Choir News

–>> Spring Show Tickets or Money Due by Friday, May 13

*AP Testers - please be aware that you must be in class for choreography unless you are actually taking a test. If you have a morning test, you are expected to come to Madrigals on even days and Concert Choir on odd days as soon as you are finished.
 
Show Week is coming up soon!
Spring Show Rehearsal Schedule

Monday, May 16 - Dress rehearsal after school in costume, 3:00 - 6:00 pm
 
Tuesday, May 17 - Dress rehearsal after school in costume, 3:00 - 6:00 pm
 
Wednesday, May 18 - Dress rehearsal after school in costume, 3:00 - 6:00 pm
 
Thursday, May 19 - Spring Show at 7:00 pm, Call Time no later than 6:00 pm
 
Friday, May 20 - Spring Show at 7:00 pm, Call Time no later than 6:00 pm
 
Parents and Students,
Please make note of the rehearsal and show times listed above. All students are expected to be in attendance for the entire rehearsal and show times as part of their grade. Please avoid scheduling appointments during this critical time. Students who are absent during the coming weeks are likely to forfeit solo opportunities as well as their placement on stage. Thanks in advance for your cooperation.
 
*In class for the next few weeks we will be working on choreography for the spring show. Students are reminded to wear acceptable clothing that is within the school dress code. In addition, students must wear shoes that are secure on the foot. Do not wear flip-flops, bulky slippers, or loose shoes that could fly off during choreography. Girls may wear ballet flats. Chamber and Madrigals need character shoes.

Langley Links
Monday – Chamber Rehearsal
Wednesday – Concert Choir Costume Fittings and Treble/Select Rehearsal
Friday – Voicemale and Treble/Select Rehearsals

Extra Rehearsals This Week/Note the Change on Tuesday and Thursday
Monday, May 9 – Voicemale 3:00 to 5:00 pm
Tuesday, May 10 – Madrigals 3:00 to 5:00 pm
Wednesday, May 11 – Concert Choir 3:00 to 5:00 pm
Thursday, May 12 – Chamber 4:00 to 6:00 pm

Additional Costume Requirements for the Spring Show:
Below are descriptions and links to choices for purchase. Please read through the entire list as your choir may appear more than once. When making your purchase(s), please make sure that you will have your final items in hand before the dress rehearsal.

For ALL Ladies:

Black pants you can tuck your shirt into - no leggings, jeans or yoga pants


For Concert, Chamber and Madrigal Ladies:

Long sleeve black leotard


For Chamber and Madrigal Ladies:

Black Character Shoes, 1.5” heel, no T-strap


For Madrigal Ladies:

Long sleeve white blouse, will be tucked into skirt.

Lettering
Any student who already turned in a letter point tally sheet for this year must meet with Doc by Friday, May 20, to go over your points for the year. Please bring all extra material including programs or ticket stubs from concerts attended as well as letters from voice and piano teachers, etc. Remember, you must have attended at least 3 different types of concerts in order to letter. You may set up a time before school, after school, during D lunch, or during 7th or 8th period.


Choral Guild News

Chipotle Fundraiser 
Thank you to Martha Blue for organizing and advertising this event! Stay tuned to find out how much we earned.

Choir Guild General (Parent) Meeting,
THIS Wed, May 11, 7 pm (Choir Room)
All parents are invited to join us for the last General meeting of the year. Topics include the upcoming Spring Show and Choir Picnic. We will also be voting for next year’s Executive Board (as a slate). The Agenda to be sent closer to Wednesday. If you are unable to make the meeting in person and would prefer to Zoom, please let us know and we will send you the link. Hope to see you there!

Slate:
President – Juliana Amspaugh
Vice President – Jane Murchison
Secretary – Sarah Knecht
Treasurer – Michelle Kladakis

Spring Show - Another Op’nin, Another Show!  May 19 and 20, 7:00 pm, in the Langley Auditorium
Mark your calendars for the final choral production of this school year! Featuring live vocal and dance performance, the Langley Chorus will honor the music from Broadway. 
  • We need parent volunteers in many capacities to support this production, especially with decorations, among various other positions. Click here for the SignUpGenius.

2019 Spring Show (“The Greatest Show”) on our YouTube Channel
It’s been three years since we’ve had a live Spring Show. To see what it’s all about, click here for the playlist, or search YouTube for the Langley Choral Guild channel.


Upcoming Events

Choir Guild General (Parent) Meeting, Wed., May 11, 7 pm, Choir Room

Spring Shows, Thursday, May 19, and Friday, May 20, 7:00 pm

Choir Awards and Picnic, Wednesday, May 25, 6:00 pm. Mookie’s BBQ will be catering this event! A link to RSVP will be out soon.

Graduation, Tuesday, May 31, 2:30, DAR Constitutional Hall. Chamber and Madrigals perform.

Thank You!