'Where Tradition and Excellence Meets Innovation and Opportunity'
Week of February 1, 2021
Thought of the Week:

You don't make progress by standing on the sidelines, whimpering and complaining.
You make progress by contributing and implementing ideas.

Are you part of the solution or part of the problem?
Greetings!

Welcome to February! It's hard to believe that a month of 2021 has already gone by. We are beginning to see momentum with performances and activity within the department. The concert choirs have a very exciting concert and experience coming up.

The Artist-In-Residence concert scheduled for February 23, 2021 will host Dr. Jacob Narverud who has written a piece titled, "Gravitas," specifically for Fairfield Choirs. I'm very excited to have him join us!

Dr. Narverud (‘nar-vuh-rood) is an American composer, conductor, arranger, orchestrator, and pianist of Norwegian descent. Known for his eclectic choral catalog, Narverud is internationally recognized for his original compositions, arrangements of Broadway and Popular music, and new editions of standard choral works from the Renaissance, Baroque, and Classical eras. His music is performed worldwide by choirs of all levels. Among his most performed works are: Ad Astra, Exsultate, Lunar Lullaby, and Sisi Ni Moja (you will hear the first three performed at our concert!) Dr. Narverud is a frequent guest lecturer at universities and conferences as well as an active guest conductor/clinician for festivals and all-state choirs across the United States. His music is published by Santa Barbara, Alliance, Carl Fischer, Alfred, G. Schirmer, Hal Leonard, and JN Music (JW Pepper). Many of his Editors’ Choice compositions are publisher Best Sellers. Sisi Ni Moja, performed for the Prince of Wales in 2018, was the number one best seller for Santa Barbara Music in 2019.

Raised in Kansas, Dr. Narverud attended Wanamaker Elementary, Jefferson West Middle, and graduated from Jefferson West High School in Meriden. He holds an undergraduate degree in Voice Performance from Emporia State University and received the Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees in conducting from the Conservatory of Music and Dance at the University of Missouri-Kansas City.

Click HERE to view his YouTube channel!

In addition to having Dr. Jacob Narverud join us this month, show choirs are also beginning their competition season in just a few weeks! I am very excited to have them show off all of their hard work through such a year of uncertainty that required much determination and perseverance. More information about competitions and Crystal Classic are forthcoming soon! Stay tuned!

Have a great week, everyone!

Mr. Mercer
Sound Check News
Freshman School Concert Choir
Important Information
  • Wednesday Office Hours: 9:00a-11:00a

Weekly Agenda
  • Working through Gravitas, Found Tonight, Dominus Vobiscum, and Stars I Shall Find in class.
  • FlipGrid - Due Sunday @ 5:00pm
  • Gravitas - Record yourself with your parts practice track.
  • FLIPGRID LINK

  • Artist In Residence Concert
  • Sunday, February 21, 2021
  • Rehearsal with Dr. Narverud
  • Time 5:00pm
  • Tuesday, February 23, 2021
  • Concert
  • 6:00pm
Tone Down For What News
High School Concert Choir
Important Information
  • Wednesday Office Hours: 9:00a-11:00a

Weekly Agenda
  • Working through Gravitas, Lunar Lullaby, Modimo, and Ad Astra in class.
  • FlipGrid - Due Sunday @ 5:00pm
  • Gravitas - Record yourself with your parts practice track.
  • FLIPGRID LINK

  • Artist In Residence Concert
  • Sunday, February 21, 2021
  • Rehearsal with Dr. Narverud
  • Time 7:00pm
  • Tuesday, February 23, 2021
  • Concert
  • Time 7:30pm
Vocal Impact News
High School Chamber Choir
Important Information
  • Wednesday Office Hours: 9:00a-11:00a

Weekly Agenda
  • Working through Gravitas, Dies Irae, Alleluia, and Exsultate in class.
  • FlipGrid - Due Sunday @ 5:00pm
  • Gravitas - Record yourself with your parts practice track.
  • FLIPGRID LINK

  • Artist In Residence Concert
  • Sunday, February 21, 2021
  • Rehearsal with Dr. Narverud
  • Time 7:00pm
  • Tuesday, February 23, 2021
  • Concert
  • Time 7:30pm
Acapocalypse News
High School A Capella Choir
Important Information
  • Continued Break

  • N/A
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
  • Fairfield Fan Shirts and Hoodies
  • CALLING EVERYONE WHO still wants to order them!!! Please use the links below and read the instructions carefully. Last call is Friday by 2:00pm!
  • Long Sleeve Shirt
  • https://forms.gle/2pMbmhUXvLudPQWy6
  • Hoodie
  • https://forms.gle/Bg6FMn6esLfUUhCM9
  • Garment Bags
  • Due to no homerooms this year, we are requiring all students to have a garment bag. You can order one through us for $10 each or get your own. If you order one through us, it will have the Fairfield Show Choir logo and a slot to put the students name. Orders are due THIS FRIDAY.
  • Students will wear their first costume on the bus (with street shoes), put their costume change (if applicable) in the garment bag and a change of comfy clothes for the ride back in the bag. Bags can be placed underneath the coach bus while traveling.
  • If you get your own, it MUST be a garment bag - not a trash bag or the like.
  • Order Form: https://forms.gle/f5cByRQ7ULWimGQp9
  • Chaperone Sign-Up
  • Sign-up if you are interested in chaperoning! Details are on the form.
  • https://forms.gle/A99LhrqbmYjnKGhGA

  • Final Payments PAST DUE.
  • If account is not paid off prior to the first competition, student will not be eligible to perform.
  • Franklin Central (Indiana)
  • Friday, February 26, 2021
  • Departure time from HS is 5:00pm. THIS IS THE TIME BUS LEAVES - Not when you arrive!
  • Students must be dressed and ready in their first costume BEFORE getting on the bus.
  • Performance time is 8:25pm.
  • Ticket information coming!
  • Olentangy (Ohio)
  • Saturday, March 20, 2021
  • Departure time from HS is unknown.
  • Performance time is unknown.
  • Loveland (Ohio)
  • Saturday, March 27, 2021
  • Departure time from HS is unknown.
  • Performance time is unknown.
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
  • Fairfield Fan Shirts and Hoodies
  • CALLING EVERYONE WHO still wants to order them!!! Please use the links below and read the instructions carefully. Last call is Friday by 2:00pm!
  • Long Sleeve Shirt
  • https://forms.gle/2pMbmhUXvLudPQWy6
  • Hoodie
  • https://forms.gle/Bg6FMn6esLfUUhCM9
  • Garment Bags
  • Due to no homerooms this year, we are requiring all students to have a garment bag. You can order one through us for $10 each or get your own. If you order one through us, it will have the Fairfield Show Choir logo and a slot to put the students name. Orders are due THIS FRIDAY.
  • Students will wear their first costume on the bus (with street shoes), put their costume change (if applicable) in the garment bag and a change of comfy clothes for the ride back in the bag. Bags can be placed underneath the coach bus while traveling.
  • If you get your own, it MUST be a garment bag - not a trash bag or the like.
  • Order Form: https://forms.gle/f5cByRQ7ULWimGQp9
  • Chaperone Sign-Up
  • Sign-up if you are interested in chaperoning! Details are on the form.
  • https://forms.gle/A99LhrqbmYjnKGhGA

  • Final Payments PAST DUE.
  • If account is not paid off prior to the first competition, student will not be eligible to perform.
  • Franklin Central (Indiana)
  • Friday, February 26, 2021
  • Departure time from HS is 5:00pm. THIS IS THE TIME BUS LEAVES - Not when you arrive!
  • Students must be dressed and ready in their first costume BEFORE getting on the bus.
  • Performance time is 8:25pm.
  • Ticket information coming!
  • Olentangy (Ohio)
  • Saturday, March 20, 2021
  • Departure time from HS is unknown.
  • Performance time is unknown.
  • Loveland (Ohio)
  • Saturday, March 27, 2021
  • Departure time from HS is unknown.
  • Performance time is unknown.
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
  • Fairfield Fan Shirts and Hoodies
  • CALLING EVERYONE WHO still wants to order them!!! Please use the links below and read the instructions carefully. Last call is Friday by 2:00pm!
  • Long Sleeve Shirt
  • https://forms.gle/2pMbmhUXvLudPQWy6
  • Hoodie
  • https://forms.gle/Bg6FMn6esLfUUhCM9
  • Garment Bags
  • Due to no homerooms this year, we are requiring all students to have a garment bag. You can order one through us for $10 each or get your own. If you order one through us, it will have the Fairfield Show Choir logo and a slot to put the students name. Orders are due THIS FRIDAY.
  • Students will wear their first costume on the bus (with street shoes), put their costume change (if applicable) in the garment bag and a change of comfy clothes for the ride back in the bag. Bags can be placed underneath the coach bus while traveling.
  • If you get your own, it MUST be a garment bag - not a trash bag or the like.
  • Order Form: https://forms.gle/f5cByRQ7ULWimGQp9
  • Chaperone Sign-Up
  • Sign-up if you are interested in chaperoning! Details are on the form.
  • https://forms.gle/A99LhrqbmYjnKGhGA

Weekly Agenda
  • Cleaning Week - vocals and choreography.
  • Next week - small group assessments. Be ready!

  • Final Payments PAST DUE.
  • If account is not paid off prior to the first competition, student will not be eligible to perform.
  • Marion Harding (Ohio)
  • Saturday, February 20, 2021
  • Departure time from HS is 2:30pm. THIS IS THE TIME BUS LEAVES - Not when you arrive!
  • Students must be dressed and ready in their first costume BEFORE getting on the bus.
  • Performance time is 8:00pm.
  • Ticket information coming!
  • Franklin Central (Indiana)
  • Saturday, February 27, 2021
  • Departure time from HS is 9:45am. THIS IS THE TIME BUS LEAVES - Not when you arrive!
  • Students must be dressed and ready in their first costume BEFORE getting on the bus.
  • Performance time is 1:25pm.
  • Ticket information coming!
  • Avon (Indiana)
  • Saturday, March 6, 2021
  • Departure time from HS is unknown.
  • Performance time is unknown.
  • Fairfield Crystal Classic
  • Friday-Saturday, March 12-13, 2021
  • More information to come.
  • Olentangy (Ohio)
  • Saturday, March 20, 2021
  • Departure time from HS is unknown.
  • Performance time is unknown.
  • Loveland (Ohio)
  • Saturday, March 27, 2021
  • Departure time from HS is unknown.
  • Performance time is unknown.
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
  • Fairfield Fan Shirts and Hoodies
  • CALLING EVERYONE WHO still wants to order them!!! Please use the links below and read the instructions carefully. Last call is Friday by 2:00pm!
  • Long Sleeve Shirt
  • https://forms.gle/2pMbmhUXvLudPQWy6
  • Hoodie
  • https://forms.gle/Bg6FMn6esLfUUhCM9
  • Garment Bags
  • Due to no homerooms this year, we are requiring all students to have a garment bag. You can order one through us for $10 each or get your own. If you order one through us, it will have the Fairfield Show Choir logo and a slot to put the students name. Orders are due THIS FRIDAY.
  • Students will wear their first costume on the bus (with street shoes), put their costume change (if applicable) in the garment bag and a change of comfy clothes for the ride back in the bag. Bags can be placed underneath the coach bus while traveling.
  • If you get your own, it MUST be a garment bag - not a trash bag or the like.
  • Order Form: https://forms.gle/f5cByRQ7ULWimGQp9
  • Chaperone Sign-Up
  • Sign-up if you are interested in chaperoning! Details are on the form.
  • https://forms.gle/A99LhrqbmYjnKGhGA

Weekly Agenda
  • Cleaning Week - vocals and choreography.
  • Next week - small group assessments. Be ready!

  • Final Payments PAST DUE.
  • If account is not paid off prior to the first competition, student will not be eligible to perform.
  • Marion Harding (Ohio)
  • Saturday, February 20, 2021
  • Departure time from HS is 2:30pm. THIS IS THE TIME BUS LEAVES - Not when you arrive!
  • Students must be dressed and ready in their first costume BEFORE getting on the bus.
  • Performance time is 6:30pm.
  • Ticket information coming!
  • Franklin Central (Indiana)
  • Saturday, February 27, 2021
  • Departure time from HS is 9:45am. THIS IS THE TIME BUS LEAVES - Not when you arrive!
  • Students must be dressed and ready in their first costume BEFORE getting on the bus.
  • Performance time is 1:25pm.
  • Ticket information coming!
  • Avon (Indiana)
  • Saturday, March 6, 2021
  • Departure time from HS is unknown.
  • Performance time is unknown.
  • Fairfield Crystal Classic
  • Friday-Saturday, March 12-13, 2021
  • More information to come.
  • Olentangy (Ohio)
  • Saturday, March 20, 2021
  • Departure time from HS is unknown.
  • Performance time is unknown.
  • Loveland (Ohio)
  • Saturday, March 27, 2021
  • Departure time from HS is unknown.
  • Performance time is unknown.
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
  • Fairfield Fan Shirts and Hoodies
  • CALLING EVERYONE WHO still wants to order them!!! Please use the links below and read the instructions carefully. Last call is Friday by 2:00pm!
  • Long Sleeve Shirt
  • https://forms.gle/2pMbmhUXvLudPQWy6
  • Hoodie
  • https://forms.gle/Bg6FMn6esLfUUhCM9
  • Garment Bags
  • Due to no homerooms this year, we are requiring all students to have a garment bag. You can order one through us for $10 each or get your own. If you order one through us, it will have the Fairfield Show Choir logo and a slot to put the students name. Orders are due THIS FRIDAY.
  • Students will wear their first costume on the bus (with street shoes), put their costume change (if applicable) in the garment bag and a change of comfy clothes for the ride back in the bag. Bags can be placed underneath the coach bus while traveling.
  • If you get your own, it MUST be a garment bag - not a trash bag or the like.
  • Order Form: https://forms.gle/f5cByRQ7ULWimGQp9
  • Chaperone Sign-Up
  • Sign-up if you are interested in chaperoning! Details are on the form.
  • https://forms.gle/A99LhrqbmYjnKGhGA

Weekly Agenda
  • Cleaning Week - vocals and choreography.
  • Next Week - small group assessments. Be ready!

  • Final Payments PAST DUE.
  • If account is not paid off prior to the first competition, student will not be eligible to perform.
  • Marion Harding (Ohio)
  • Saturday, February 20, 2021
  • Departure time from HS is 2:30pm. THIS IS THE TIME BUS LEAVES - Not when you arrive!
  • Students must be dressed and ready in their first costume BEFORE getting on the bus.
  • Performance time is 10:00pm.
  • Ticket information coming!
  • Franklin Central (Indiana)
  • Saturday, February 27, 2021
  • Departure time from HS is 9:45am. THIS IS THE TIME BUS LEAVES - Not when you arrive!
  • Students must be dressed and ready in their first costume BEFORE getting on the bus.
  • Performance time is 1:25pm.
  • Ticket information coming!
  • Avon (Indiana)
  • Saturday, March 6, 2021
  • Departure time from HS is unknown.
  • Performance time is unknown.
  • Fairfield Crystal Classic
  • Friday-Saturday, March 12-13, 2021
  • More information to come.
  • Olentangy (Ohio)
  • Saturday, March 20, 2021
  • Departure time from HS is unknown.
  • Performance time is unknown.
  • Loveland (Ohio)
  • Saturday, March 27, 2021
  • Departure time from HS is unknown.
  • Performance time is unknown.
Nuts and Bolts News
Middle School and High School Tech Crew
Important Information

  • Final Payments PAST DUE.
  • If account is not paid off prior to the first competition, student will not be eligible to perform.
  • Marion Harding (Ohio)
  • Saturday, February 20, 2021
  • Departure time from HS is 2:30pm. THIS IS THE TIME BUS LEAVES - Not when you arrive!
  • Students must be dressed and ready in their first costume BEFORE getting on the bus.
  • Performance time is 6:30pm, 8:00pm, and 10:00pm.
  • Ticket information coming!
  • Franklin Central (Indiana)
  • Friday, February 26, 2021
  • Departure time from HS is 5:00pm. THIS IS THE TIME BUS LEAVES - Not when you arrive!
  • Students must be dressed and ready in their first costume BEFORE getting on the bus.
  • Performance time is 8:25pm.
  • Ticket information coming!
  • Saturday, February 27, 2021
  • Departure time from HS is 9:45am. THIS IS THE TIME BUS LEAVES - Not when you arrive!
  • Students must be dressed and ready in their first costume BEFORE getting on the bus.
  • Performance time is 1:25pm.
  • Ticket information coming!
  • Avon (Indiana)
  • Saturday, March 6, 2021
  • Departure time from HS is unknown.
  • Performance time is unknown.
  • Fairfield Crystal Classic
  • Friday-Saturday, March 12-13, 2021
  • More information to come.
  • Olentangy (Ohio)
  • Saturday, March 20, 2021
  • Departure time from HS is unknown.
  • Performance time is unknown.
  • Loveland (Ohio)
  • Saturday, March 27, 2021
  • Departure time from HS is unknown.
  • Performance time is unknown.
The Heartbeat News
High School Show Choir Combo
Important Information

  • Final Payments PAST DUE.
  • If account is not paid off prior to the first competition, student will not be eligible to perform.
  • Marion Harding (Ohio)
  • Saturday, February 20, 2021
  • Departure time from HS is 2:30pm. THIS IS THE TIME BUS LEAVES - Not when you arrive!
  • Students must be dressed and ready in their first costume BEFORE getting on the bus.
  • Performance time is 6:30pm, 8:00pm, and 10:00pm.
  • Ticket information coming!
  • Franklin Central (Indiana)
  • Friday, February 26, 2021
  • Departure time from HS is 5:00pm. THIS IS THE TIME BUS LEAVES - Not when you arrive!
  • Students must be dressed and ready in their first costume BEFORE getting on the bus.
  • Performance time is 8:25pm.
  • Ticket information coming!
  • Saturday, February 27, 2021
  • Departure time from HS is 9:45am. THIS IS THE TIME BUS LEAVES - Not when you arrive!
  • Students must be dressed and ready in their first costume BEFORE getting on the bus.
  • Performance time is 1:25pm.
  • Ticket information coming!
  • Avon (Indiana)
  • Saturday, March 6, 2021
  • Departure time from HS is unknown.
  • Performance time is unknown.
  • Fairfield Crystal Classic
  • Friday-Saturday, March 12-13, 2021
  • More information to come.
  • Olentangy (Ohio)
  • Saturday, March 20, 2021
  • Departure time from HS is unknown.
  • Performance time is unknown.
  • Loveland (Ohio)
  • Saturday, March 27, 2021
  • Departure time from HS is unknown.
  • Performance time is unknown.