'Where Tradition and Excellence Meets Innovation and Opportunity'
Week of August 31, 2020
Thought of the Week:

Keep going.
Notes from the Director
From the Desk of Mr. Mercer
Greetings!

We had a great week back! it was so good to see everyone (well, at least see your eyes!). I was very impressed with all of our students and their care and respect to meet all the expectations in regards to social distancing during this time. It's actions and behaviors like this that show what great students we have in this department.

This week will have some changes coming our way that the school district will announce. Don't worry, it's great news! We will begin following the new expectations and procedures once they are announced.

This week begins after school rehearsals with Acapocalypse, Little Elegance, Rhythm Express, and FortissiBROS. Be sure to check the calendar for the times and locations. The Heartbeat will begin soon once we get through marching band season.

Some reminders:

  • STAFFING UPDATE: Ms. Marjanovic has been moved to teach at Crossroads this school year. She is going to be teaching the sixth through eighth grade choirs there along with the select choir. In addition, she will be focusing on the middle school show choir program (Little Elegance and Rhythm Express) and will continue to work with The Heartbeat show choir combo when they start up.
  • MIDDLE SCHOOL SHOW CHOIR: We are still taking auditions for Little Elegance and Rhythm Express for the upcoming year. If you have questions, please reach out to Mr. Mercer or Ms. Marjanovic. You can also visit the audition page on the website. (www.fairfieldchoirs.com/auditions)
  • 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
  • Welcome to the 2020-21 school year for Sound Check (Freshman Choir)! We are very excited that you are a part of this group! Below is information that will be helpful for you to know to be successful in this course.
  • At this point, students have been assigned voice parts, an assigned seat, and an assigned folder with music. Rehearsing will begin this week.
  • 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 20 through 36.
  • Virtually this week you will be working on Invisible - measures 1 through 20.
  • This week you will work on your virtual work, but will not be required to submit a video for the week. In future weeks, you will be submitting a video of you singing along with the accompaniment track via FlipGrid.

  • N/A
Tone Down For What News
High School Concert Choir
Important Information
  • Welcome to the 2020-21 school year for Tone Down For What! We are very excited that you are a part of this group! Below is information that will be helpful for you to know to be successful in this course.
  • At this point, students have been assigned voice parts, an assigned seat, and an assigned folder with music. Rehearsing will begin this week.
  • 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 1 through 16.
  • Virtually this week you will be working on All Star - measures 17 through 33.
  • You will record yourself singing All Star - measures 17 through 33 - using FlipGrid via this link: https://flipgrid.com/84f79dfd
  • 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 6, 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
  • Welcome to the 2020-21 school year for Vocal Impact! We are very excited that you are a part of this group! Below is information that will be helpful for you to know to be successful in this course.
  • At this point, students have been assigned voice parts, an assigned seat, and an assigned folder with music. Rehearsing will begin this week.
  • 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 21 through 39.
  • Virtually this week you will be working on Goodnight Moon - measures 1 through 20.
  • You will record yourself singing Goodnight Moon - measures 1 through 20 - using FlipGrid via this link: https://flipgrid.com/a46abaf3
  • You will use the accompaniment track and sing with no other voices behind you.
  • Your virtual assignment is due on Sunday, September 6, 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
  • Welcome to the 2020-21 school year for Acapocalypse! We are very excited that you are a part of this group! Below is information that will be helpful for you to know to be successful in this group.
  • 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

  • Rehearsal begins Monday, August 31, 2020
Little Elegance News
Middle School Ladies' Show Choir
Important Information
  • Welcome to the 2020-21 school year for Little Elegance! We are very excited that you are a part of our family! Below is information that will be helpful for you to know to be successful this year.
  • 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

  • Payment was due Friday, August 28, 2020.
  • Rehearsal begins Tuesday, September 1, 2020.
  • Tyler Choreography Rehearsals September 25-27, 2020. Times to be announced soon.
Rhythm Express News
Middle School Mixed Show Choir
Important Information
  • Welcome to the 2020-21 school year for Rhythm Express! We are very excited that you are a part of our family! Below is information that will be helpful for you to know to be successful this year.
  • 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

  • Payment was due Friday, August 28, 2020.
  • Rehearsal begins Tuesday, September 1, 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
  • Welcome to the 2020-21 school year for FortissiBROS! We are very excited that you are a part of our family! Below is information that will be helpful for you to know to be successful this year.
  • 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

  • Payment was due Friday, August 28, 2020.
  • Rehearsals begin Wednesday, September 2, 2020.
  • Chantz Choreography Rehearsals September 12-13, 2020. Times on calendar.
  • Randy Choreography Rehearsals September 18-20, 2020. Times to be announced soon.
Pure Elegance News
High School Advanced Ladies' Show Choir
Important Information
  • Welcome to the 2020-21 school year for Pure Elegance! We are very excited that you are a part of our family! Below is information that will be helpful for you to know to be successful this year.
  • At this point, students have been assigned voice parts, an assigned seat, and an assigned folder with music. Rehearsing will begin this week.
  • 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 Tribe - measures 53 through END on day one and choreography for Tribe on day two.
  • Virtually this week you will be working on Tribe - measures 5 through 27.
  • You will record yourself singing Tribe - measures 5 through 27 - using FlipGrid via this link: https://flipgrid.com/702c2fe5
  • You will use the accompaniment track and sing with no other voices behind you.
  • Your virtual assignment is due on Sunday, September 6, 2020 at 5:00pm. Be sure to do your best as you will be graded on correct notes and your technique.

  • Payment was due Friday, August 28, 2020.
  • Randy Choreography Rehearsals September 18-20, 2020. Times to be announced soon.
Choraliers News
High School Advanced Mixed Show Choir
Important Information
  • Welcome to the 2020-21 school year for Choraliers! We are very excited that you are a part of our family! Below is information that will be helpful for you to know to be successful this year.
  • At this point, students have been assigned voice parts, an assigned seat, and an assigned folder with music. Rehearsing will begin this week.
  • 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 32 through 43 on day one and choreography for Magic Happens on day two.
  • Virtually this week you will be working on Magic Happens - measures 1 through 18.
  • You will record yourself singing Magic Happens - measures 1 through 18 - using FlipGrid via this link: https://flipgrid.com/17365760
  • You will use the accompaniment track and sing with no other voices behind you.
  • Your virtual assignment is due on Sunday, September 6, 2020 at 5:00pm. Be sure to do your best as you will be graded on correct notes and your technique.

  • Payment was due Friday, August 28, 2020.
  • Randy Choreography Rehearsals September 18-20, 2020. Times to be announced soon.
Nuts and Bolts News
Middle School and High School Tech Crew
Important Information

  • Payment was due Friday, August 28, 2020.
The Heartbeat News
High School Show Choir Combo
Important Information

  • Payment was due Friday, August 28, 2020.