Thank you for your child’s participation in Secondary Honors Choir.  They have been an important part of our group this year.  
I would like to remind everyone that Secondary Honors Choir is a full year commitment from September through May. We plan our year and performances based on our enrollment and singers.  The expectation is that students will remain committed to the group and to one another for this time.  
As parents, one of our jobs with our middle school aged children is to teach the value of commitment and perseverance.  
Our choir is exactly like a sports team, we prepare together, work together and perform together. When some team members leave suddenly to go try another activity, our team is left in a very difficult position.  It’s like trying to prepare for a big game and then only half of our team shows up.  As parents, when we allow this to happen, the value of commitment is not learned.  I commend the students and parents who are showing commitment and coming to rehearsals and growing as a choir.  This is a wonderful lesson for your children.
For those students who have had irregular attendance or are “trying” other activities, I encourage all of you to think about the commitment you made first to Secondary Honors Choir.
We need our team.  
See you Thursday.
Ms. Pegouske

Here is the schedule for Semester 2. See you at at rehearsal today!!

2^nd Semester Secondary Honors Choir

Rehearsal and Concert Schedule

Thursday, January 30, 2020  3:50-5:05 pm Stout Middle School

Thursday, Feburary 6, 2020  3:50-5:05 pm Stout Middle School

Thursday, Feburary 13, 2020  3:50-5:05 pm Stout Middle School

Thursday, Feburary 27, 2020  3:50-5:05 pm Stout Middle School

Thursday, Feburary 6, 2020  3:50-5:05 pm Stout Middle School

Thursday, March 5, 2020  3:50-5:05 pm Stout Middle School

MONDAY – March 9 – Board Meeting Performance! Time  7:00 pm Call: TBD

Thursday, March 12, 2020  3:50-5:05 pm Stout Middle School

Thursday, March 19, 2020  3:50-5:05 pm Stout Middle School

Thursday, March 26, 2020  3:50-5:05 pm Stout Middle School

Thursday, April 2, 2020 3:50-5:05 pm Stout Middle School

Thursday, April 16, 2020 3:50-5:05 pm Stout Middle School

Thursday, April 23, 2020 3:50-5:05 pm Stout Middle School

WEDNESDAY – April 29 – Youth Arts Festival!!! Call time 4:30 pm at FPCAC. Details TBD

Thursday, April 30, – No rehearsal! J

Thursday, May 7- 3:50-5:05pm Stout Middle School – FINAL DRESS REHEARSAL.

Wednesday, May 13 – Spring Honors Choir Concert Stout Middle School. Call time 6:15 pm.  Concert: 7:00 pm.

The schedule will be coming soon! Concerts are planned for Monday, March 9; Wednesday April 29 and Wednesday May 13. A full calendar will be posted within the week and students also be given a hard copy. Please put the dates on your calendar.

Ms. Pegouske

Greetings! Just a reminder we begin 2nd semester rehearsals today. See you all at 3:50 pm! Be sure to bring your folders so we can turn in old music and get the neeeeewwww music! So much fun!

Ms. Pegouske

Our concert is tonight at Stout! Please take a few minutes to practice Sisi Ni Moja before coming today! We meet at 6:15 pm in the Band room. Concert begins at 7:00 pm and should last about 40 minutes total. Here is a link to Sisi Ni Moja! PLease listen to it.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMuHyN18obk

Holiday Nights is tonight! Dress very warmly and Please meet at the fountain at Greenfield Village between 5:30-5:45 pm (do not arrive earlier). Each singer needs to have an adult with them. Guest/Adult passes were handed out last week. If you were absent, we will get your guest/adult pass to you today at the fountain. We will end about 8:15 pm today due to the cold.

Also, a reminder no regular rehearsal today! See you in a few hours!

Ms. Pegouske

Please be on time. Thank you!

Singers! Wonderful job singing for the Nutcracker! You received many compliments! Parents, thank you for your support getting the students to rehearsals and performances! I will post some pictures as soon as I have a chance!

Following are upcoming dates to remind everyone about. Please make sure you are present and ready for these rehearsals! Rehearsal tomorrow, December 12 is SHORTENED by 15 minutes because I have a school event to attend. Parents: Please drop off on time and pick up by 4:50 pm. Thank you!

Thursday, December 12 – Regular Rehearsal 3:50- 4:50 pm. Very important rehearsal. This is our last scheduled rehearsal before the dress rehearsal. All notes should be learned.

Thursday, December 19 (No regular rehearsal) – HOLIDAY NIGHTS! Please report to the fountain at Greenfield Village at 5:30 pm. I am passing out information, waivers and guest wristbands on Thursday, December 12. Parents, please be on the lookout for this! Thank you!

Holiday Break – December 20-Jan 3. Please practice music during the break! It will help keep it performance ready!

Thursday, January 9 2020- MANDATORY DRESS REHEARSAL 3:50-5:05 pm. Please be a few minutes early today so we can start right on time. Be ready with music memorized.

Tuesday, January 14 – WINTER SHOWCASE CONCERT! Stout Middle School (Usual place). Please arrive at 6:15 pm in uniform. Concert begins at 7:00 pm.

Thursday, January 16 – No rehearsal

Thursday, January 23 – 2nd semester rehearsals begin! Regular Rehearsal 3:50-5:05 pm. You will receive a 2nd semester schedule at this rehearsal.

Great job singing Friday! You sounded beautiful! Keep up the great work! I have two important updates for today, please read:

1. If your child is NOT singing at the Animal Shelter after the 1:00 pm show, please make sure they are picked up by 3:00 pm. I will be leaving the building to go to the Animal Shelter.
2. Students who stay after intermission and sit with me need to sit QUIETLY and respectfully. We need to be respectful and remember the audience has paid to see the show.
3. VERY IMPORTANT: I will not be staying after intermission after the 7;00 pm show tonight. Parents: Please pick up your child by 8:00 pm tonight. Students may not stay if their families are not there attending the show. Thank you for understanding!

See you all at 12:15 pm today. Please remember to make sure I am present before you leave your child at the center. Thank you!

Parents: Call time is 6:15 pm. I will be there about 6:05 pm. Please walk your child in and make sure I am there. If I am not there yet, please wait with your child in the lobby until I arrive. Thank you!