One More Day Until Break!!!!!!

Announcements!

- Secret Santa Tomorrow! Don't Forget your Present! Also, Secret Santa Party Tomorrow!!

-Keep an eye on the blog for Musical Information to be posted over break.

-DVD's don't forget you can order a DVD of the Holiday Concert!

-Choir Group Pictures. Order forms will be available soon.

-TOMORROW IS A HALF DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Holiday Break is Almost Here!

Announcements!

-Great job in the concert last night!

-Musical: Information will be coming shortly.

-Vocal Dimension sings tonight at Highland Alzheimer's. Meet at the High School at 6pm. Following the performance we will head to Los Tres Amigos for dinner and party!

-Secret Santa is Friday!

-Holiday Break is almost here! Hallelujah!

Concert Tomorrow!

Announcements!

-Our Holiday Concert is tomorrow, December 15th at the First United Methodist Church (275 W. Michigan Ave, Jackson MI) . The concert begins at 7pm

- Call Times:

* Serenade! and Vocal Dimension: 6pm
* Women's Choir and Men's Choir: 6:30pm
* "Do You Hear What I Hear?" rehearsal with parents 6:15

-Dress Rehearsal is tomorrow! Starting at 7;30 am you will need to be in the choir room.
We will return before lunch.

-Only 4.5 more days until break!

Secret Santa Numero Dos!

Announcements!

-Secret Santa is Today!!

- Holiday Concert is Next Tuesday, December 15th at 7pm. Note the time has changed from last year. Help me Pass the Word Around!

- Call Times for the Holiday Concert: 6pm: Vocal Dimension and Serenade
6:15pm: Rehearsal with parents on Do you Hear?
6:30pm Men's Choir and Women's Choir
-Make sure you check your uniform!

-Have a Great Weekend!

2 Hour Delay!!

Announcements!

I hoped everyone enjoyed their extra two hours!

-Holiday Concert: Tuesday, December 15th at First United Methodist Church in Downtown Jackson. Concert Begins at 7pm!

- On Tuesday Dec. 15th: you will come straight to the choir room. You will be missing 1-3rd hour!

-Call times: Men's/Women's Choir: 6:30 pm

-Vocal Dimension/Serenade: 6:00 pm

-Do you Hear What I Hear? rehearsal at 6:15 pm

-Secret Santa is Tomorrow!! Don't Forget!

-Check your Uniforms!

Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow

Announcements

- Wreath Money: Chris Cox owes money!

- Holiday Concert: Is Tuesday, December 15th at the First United Methodist Church concert starts at 7pm.

-Call time: Men's Choir and Women's Choir: 6:30 pm
-Call time: Vocal Dimension and Serenade: 6pm
-Do you Hear What I hear? parents are invited to sing this song with us. We will be rehearsing it at 6:15 on Tuesday 15th.

-Secret Santa is this Friday. It is our second gift out of three.

10 More School Days Until Break!

Announcements!

-Wreath Money is DUE ASAP!

- Choir Parent's Meeting is tonight at 6:30 pm in the HS Choir Room.

- Our Second Secret Santa Gift Exchange is this Friday!

-Jackson Country Club: Tomorrow Vocal Dimension will be excused from School at 12pm to go sing at the Jackson Country Club. You will need your Red Polos and Black Pants!

-Weds: Vocal Dimension will be singing for the Gold Club. No uniform is required for this event.

-State Honors Choir: Great job to everyone that participated in Regional Honors Choir this weekend. Congratulations to Kylee Arnold and Tim Huber on being accepted into State Honors Choir this year!!

-Holiday Concert: Is Tuesday, December 15th at 7pm! at the First United Methodist Church. Make sure your Uniform is in ORDER!

Secret Santa is Today!

Announcements

- Regional Honors Choir is this weekend. Don't forget to bring your music, pencil, and UNIFORM. Make sure you are there by 7:30 am!

-Wreaths will be delivered today at 10am. Make sure you have a way to get home.

- Secret Santa is today!! Whoa.

-Choir Parent Meeting is Next Monday starting at 6:30 pm in the HS Choir Room.

-A newsletter went home with every student this week. If you didn't receive it contact Mr. Snell: msnell@nwschools.org

-Holiday Concert is Tuesday, December 15th. Starting at 7pm at the First United Methodist Church in Downtown Jackson. See you all there!

12 More Rehearsals Until the Holiday Concert

Announcements!

- Regional Honors Choir is this Saturday. Make sure you arrive at WMU's Dalton Center by 7:30 am. Keep Practicing!!

-Wreaths: Will be delivered tomorrow during the day. Make sure you have a way to get them home.

-Secret Santa: Our first Secret Santa Gift Exchange is tomorrow. Do not forget to bring in a gift tomorrow morning.

- Choir Parent Meeting is Next Monday at 6:30 pm in the HS Choir Room. See you there!

- Vista Grande Villa: Tonight Vocal Dimension will perform at Vista. Meet at the HS Choir room at 6:30 pm. Black Pants and Polos are our uniform.

- Tuesday, December 15th is our annual Holiday Concert. Starting at 7pm at the First United Methodist Church in down town Jackson.

-A Newsletter was sent home Yesterday with all choir students. If you did not receive one please contact me at msnell@nwschools.org.

14 Rehearsal Days Left Until The Holiday Concert! Yikes.

Announcements

- Regional Honors Choir is this Saturday. You must be there by 7:30 a.m. at the latest (remember you are responsible for getting yourself there). Keep practicing! and do not forget your uniform!

-Wreaths: Will be delivered this Friday! Make sure you have a way to get them home.

- Secret Santa is this Friday! Do not forget to bring in something special for your person.

- The Choir Calendar on the Blog has been updated! Check it out for new information.

-Choir Parent Meeting! Next Monday, December 7th at 6:30 pm in the High School Choir Room.

- Musical Auditions: have been moved to after the Holiday Break.

- Update on Jesse! Jesse is back and home and getting his strength back! His family is very thankful for everything the choir did for them!

- Holiday Concert! Tuesday, December 15th at the First United Methodist Church. Concert begins at 7pm. This is a change from the original concert!

-Male Vocal Arts Day! Is Saturday, January 9th. This is required for all guys in choir. Do not forget to bring in your form. The day is Free! You may pack a lunch or bring $15 for the all you can eat buffet at BD's Mongolian Barbeque.

16 Days Until our Holiday Concert

Announcements!

-Regional Honors Choir is This Saturday at WMU!! Keep Practicing.

-Male Vocal Arts Day Form are Due! Remember this is a required event.

- Wreath Sales: Will be delivered sometime this week. I am not sure on the day yet.

- Musical Auditions have been moved to after Christmas Break. More information to come in the next couple of weeks.

- Secret Santa is officially here! Don't forget your the first gift exchange is this Friday!

- Tuesday, December 15th is our Annual Holiday Concert. It starts at 7pm at the First United Methodist Church in Downtown Jackson.

Spaghetti and Song Is a Hit!!

Announcements!

- Spaghetti and Song was a hit, Congratulations to all involved. Don't forget to thank all the parents and voice teachers that helped make it a huge success!!

- Apple Pie Sale! Is this weekend from 8 am-2pm. Orders are due today!!

-Apple Pie Volunteers: Need community service hours? Then this weekend is for you. You and your parents can work a two hour shift!

-Not able to volunteer for Apple Pie: Donate some kitchen utensils to help make the day more successful!

-9th Grade Honors Choir is this Weekend! The bus will leave at 7am.

-Mark your calendars! The Holiday concert is Tuesday, Dec 15th at the First United Methodist Church starting at 7pm.

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Spaghetti and Song

Announcements

-Spaghetti and Song is tonight!! Starting at 6:30 pm at the First Church of the Nazarene!

-We are meeting in the choir room right after school and heading to the first church of the nazarene to set up. Servers need to arrive at 5pm. Performers return at 5:30.

-Apple Pie Sales are due Nov. 16th and we are making them on Nov. 20th

-Wreaths: keep selling the wreaths to make 50% profit towards disney and or cedar point.

Parent Help!

Announcements

-Spaghetti and Song Tickets are still on sale! Buy them today.

-Spaghetti and Song is this Friday, November 13 starting at 6:30 pm at the First Church of the Nazarene.

-Dish Washers: We need 14 workers to help wash the dishes from Spaghetti and Song. If your parents haven't signed up to work here is their oppurtunity. On Saturday from 10am-12pm we will quickly wash the dishes.

-Spaghetti and Song Schedule on Friday: As soon as school is done we are heading to the choir room and car pooling over to the church. We are going to set up and prepare for spaghetti and song then do a dry run of the show. Once all of that is done students may go home and get ready. Their call will be 5:30 pm. Or they may stay at the church and eat some pizza that is being delivered.

-Apple Pie: Sales are due by next Monday. Don't miss out on this awesome dessert.

-Wreaths: Any student that wants to earn money for disney, this fundraiser is perfect for you. Get an order form from Mr. Snell, 50% of the profits goes straight to you!

-Jesse Ray: Tomorrow is our hat/lounge pant day. Don't FORGET.

-Tuesday, December 15th is our Annual Holiday Concert at the First United Methodist Church in Downtown Jackson. The Concert starts at 7 pm.

Spaghetti and Song Dress Rehearsal

Announcements

-Spaghetti and Song Dress Rehearsal is tonight in the HS Choir Room starting at 7 pm. Plan to be there early! You only need to stay for your set.

-Spaghetti and Song: Tickets are on sale. Order now. $15 adult, $12 senior, $8 student.

-Spaghetti and Song is this Friday. After the early release the students will car pool over to the First Church of the Nazarene to set up and do a dry run of the show.

The show starts at 6:30 pm in the Sanctuary at the First Church of the Nazarene!

-Apple Pies are currently being sold for $8 a pie. Orders are due by Monday, Nov. 16.

-Jesse Ray: We are continueing to support fellow choir member Jesse Ray as he recovers in the hospital

-Mark your calendar: Tuesday, December 15th at First United Methodist Church will be the NWHS Choir's Annual Holiday Concert starting at 7pm.

Spaghetti and Song Week

Announcements

-Spaghetti and Song Dress Rehearsal is Tuesday, November 10th in the High School Choir Room at 7pm!

-Spaghetti and Song Volunteers: We are looking for about 16-20 student volunteers for performance on Friday, Nov. 13. If you are interested in helping talk to Mr. Snell

-Spaghetti and Song parent Volunteers: If you are singing a solo or duet in spaghetti and song your parents must help in some capacity. Pick up an adult help form from Mr. Snell TODAY.

-Spaghetti and Song Tickets: We are still accepting ticket orders if though they are late. Bring them in ASAP

-Spaghetti and Song: Is this Friday November 13th at The First Church of the Nazarene. The show starts at 6:30 pm

-Jesse Ray: We got word that this weekend Jesse was taking off the Ventilator and is doing better. Continue to keep him in your thoughts!

We need Your Fundraiser Money

Announcements

- Fundraiser: we are $2300 short!! Bring in your money ASAP.

- Spaghetti and Song Friday, Nov. 13th at 6:30 at the first Church of the Nazarene: Re-auditions are this Thursday. Tickets are on sale now! If you are going to be in the show, your parents must volunteer to help!

- Sunday, Nov. 8th: Vocal Dimension will be singing at the Michigan Museum in Lansing at 2pm. The bus leaves at 12:30 pm

-Jesse Ray: We are collecting money to support Jesse. You can turn it in to Mr. Snell.

Successful Concert!!

Congratulations NWHS and KMS Choirs on a Fantastic Concert!!!

Announcements

- Fundraiser: Money is due by Monday Nov. 2nd!!! Get it in!

-Spaghetti and Song Tickets are now on sale. Friday, November 13th at the first church of the nazarene

-We are also looking for workers; if you are interested email us at nwhschoirs@gmail.com

-Jesse Ray: One of our choir members is currently hospitilized. The choirs would like to raise money to help out his family. Please send in ideas, money, and good vibes for his family.

-Nov. 8th: Vocal Dimension will be singing for the Friends of Michigan History in Lansing. The bus departs at 12:30 pm. Anybody is welcome to join us.

-Nov. 21 Apple Pie Sale: Order Forms will go out next week!!

Have a Great weekend.

CONCERT WEEK!

Fall Concert! Wednesday, October 28th at Jackson Community College's the Potter Center

7:30 p.m.

-All Choir Students are expected to be checked in and in their seats by 7 p.m.

-Make sure you have your uniform: Choir Polo Shirt and Dressy Black bottoms with black shoes and socks. Hair must be up and away from your face, refer to your handbook.

Announcements

-Fundraiser money is due no later than Monday, Novemeber 2nd

-Spaghetti and Song: Students that could not make it to auditions will be heard this Thursday, October 29th.

-Spaghetti and Song: Tickets are now onsale, contact Mr. Snell for an order form or email us at nwhschoirs@gmail.com. Ticket orders are due by Friday, Novemeber 6th.

-Spaghetti and Song is on Friday, Novemeber 13th at the First Church of the Nazarene. It begins at 6:30 p.m. We look forward to seeing you there!

- Nov. 8: Vocal Dimension will be singing for the friends of Michigan History up in Lansing!

-Our Holiday Concert will take place at the First United Methodist Church on Tuesday, Dec. 15th. Mark your Calendars Now.

Congratulations! We had 8 students audition for regional honors choir and all of them were accepted! Kylee Arnold, Carly Francis, Eric Fink, Taylor Hawkins, Tim Huber, Tyler Soles, Chris Swope, and Kristin Thomas will all represent Northwest High School at Regional Honors Choir! Again Congratulations!!

Two Days Off!!

It is official, our school has been hit with sickness...enjoy the next two days off!

Announcements

- Friday, October 23: All Men in choir are singing the National Anthem at the Football game. The festivities start at 5pm with a cookout at Kidder Middle School. Student singers eat free, if someone wants to join you it is $3.

- Saturday, October 24: MSVMA Honors Choir Auditions. We are meeting at the High School at 10:45 am and departing at 11:00 am.

-Wednesday, October 28: Our Annual Fall Concert. Students will be missing 1st and 2nd hour that day. The concert starts at 7:30 p.m. at JCC's The Potter Center. Students need to be there at 7pm.

-Fundraiser: Thursday October 22: Our fundraiser supplies will be arriving. Plan on having a way to get them home after school.

-Trunk and Treat: We need every student to bring in one bag of Candy to help make trunk and treat a huge success this year.

CONGRATULATIONS! Students Jared Copeland, Elizabeth Creger, Brittany Johnson, Katrina Marks, Anna Pack, Brian Terry, Shannon Watts, Audrey Wedgwood, Kaitlyn Wills, and Amanda White! They auditioned and were excepted into State Honors Choir!

-Spaghetti and Song: Friday Nov, 13: Mark your calendar. This year spaghetti and song is taking place at the first church of the nazarene. We need plenty of volunteers and this Friday tickets will be going on sale!

-Apple Pie Sale: Saturday, November 20 Mark your calendar. Apple Pie sale is quickly approaching!

Wednesday, October 14th

Announcements!

Thank you to everyone that auditioned for Spaghetti and Song. Results will be posted on this blog by Monday of Next week. Keep checking for results.

-Disney deposit is due to your choir representative by Friday. We, also, still have openings for the trip...get your forms in!!

-If you are interested in taking voice lessons from Lara Wagner, pick up an orange form on the desk by Mr. Snell's Computer. These forms are due by next Monday! Make sure you and your parents fill the bottom of the form out.

-Trunk n Treat is quickly approaching don't forget to bring in your candy donation!

- MSBOA: is this Saturday. Make sure you are there by 5:15 at the press box. We will have a name badge for you to pick up.

- 9th Grade Honors Choir is this weekend: The bus is leaving Kidder Middle School at 6:15 am. Keep practicing!

-October 23rd: All men are singing the national anthem at the football game. The cookout starts at 5pm!

-October 24th: State Honors choir at WMU. Keep Practicing!!

October 28th: Fall Concert at JCC

Thursday, October 8th

I am so happy to see that the blog is catching on!!

Announcements

-Disney Trip: forms and deposits are due on October 16th.

-Fundraiser: Good news our fundraiser was a huge success! The week of October 19th everything will be delivered.

- Homecoming is Tonight!! Vocal Dimension will be singing the National Anthem at the football game all alumni are welcome to join us.

-Serenade Retreat: Tomorrow starting at 11am!

-October 13th: Spaghetti and Song auditions: sign up for a time now!

-October 17th MSBOA Marching Festival! We are still in need of some volunteers!

-October 17th: 9th Grade Honors Choir Auditions in Saginaw

-October 23: All men will be singing the National Anthem at the Home football game.

-October 24: MSVMA Honors Choir Auditions! at WMU

-October 28th: Fall Concert at JCC 7:30pm.

Monday, October 5th

Announcements

-Disney Trip Forms and Deposits are due on October 16th.

- Fundraiser forms are past due. Items are arriving the week of October 19th.

-After School today Men's Choir will be having their first extra rehearsal/Video Game Party. The party is over at 5:30 p.m.

-Wednesday October 7th: Choir officers meeting right after school.

- October 9th is Homecoming: Vocal Dimension will be singing the National Anthem at the game all alumni are welcome to join us.

-October 10th is Serenade retreat: We start rehearsal at 11am, Eat lunch at 1:30, arrive at Flavor Fruit farms at 2:30 and return to NWHS at 6pm

-Tuesday October 13th: Spaghetti and Song Auditions.

-October 17th: MSBOA Festival at NWHS (more information to follow)

-October 17th: 9th Grade State Honors Choir Auditions: Don't forget to keep practicing

-October 23: All men are singing the National Anthem at the home football game.

-October 24: 10-12 grade state honors choir auditions at WMU

-October 28: Fall Concert at JCC

Thursday, October 1st

Announcements

Disney Trip: Forms and deposits are due by October 16th.

Fundraiser Forms: Are past due! Turn them in ASAP!

October 9th: VD Sings at the Homecoming Game. All VD alums are welcome to join us!

October 10th: Serenade retreat! Remember your forms and money.

October 17th: MSBOA Band Festival and 9th Grade Honors Choir at Monroe Middle School.

October 24th: State Honors Choir Auditions at WMU.

October 28th: Fall Concert at JCC

Wednesday, September 30

Announcements

- Fundraiser Forms: Are past due. If you have not turn them in yet please do as soon as possible.

- Disney Forms: We are still accepting forms. The first payment is October 16th.

- Senior Men's Ensemble is meeting for the first time today after school.

- October 9th: VD is singing the National Anthem at the Homecoming Game. All Alumni are welcome to join us.

- October 10th: Serenade Retreat. Don't forget your forms and money.

- October 23: All men are singing the National Anthem at the home football game.

-October 28: Fall Concert at JCC

In Class:

Men's Choir:
-Warm-up
-Sight Reading
-My Girl: Dancing!

Women's Choir:
-Warm-up
-Sight Reading
-Theory Worksheet
-Deep River
-Risseldy Rosseldy

Serenade!:
-Warm-up
-Sight Reading
-My Lord What a Morning
-And Ain't I A Woman

Vocal Dimension:
-Warm-up
-Sight Reading
-I'm in a hurry
-Swingle Song
- Sure on this shining night.

Tuesday, September 29

Sorry for my absence...sickness has kept me off the broadband.

Announcements:

-Fundraiser Forms are OVERDUE! Bring them to Mr. Snell ASAP!!

-Disney Forms and Deposits are Due by October 16th

-October 9th: Homecoming Game, VD will be singing the National Anthem..All Alums are welcome to join.

-October 10th: Is Serenade! retreat, don't forget your permission slip form and $5.

Today in Class:

Men's Choir:
-Warm-up
-Sight Reading
-This Train
-My Girl
-Went over theory

Women's Choir:
-Warm-up
-Sight Reading
-Deep River
-Penny Lane
-Risseldy Rosseldy

Serenade!:
-Warm-up
-Sight Reading
-National Anthem
-My Lord
-And Ain't I A Woman
-Praise His Holy Name

Vocal Dimension:
-Warm-up
-Sight Reading
-Sure on this shining night
-Unforgettable
-Praise his holy name

Wednesday, September 23

Announcements

Disney Trip: Deposits and forms are due by October 16th. Reserve your Spot today.

Small Group Auditions: Rehearsals begin next week.

Fundraiser: Less than a week is left...keep on selling!

In Class:

Men's Choir:
-Warm-up
-Sight Read
-Praise his Holy Name
-This Train
-My Girl

Women's Choir:
-Warm-up
-Sight Read
-Deep River
-Risseldy Rosseldy
-Praise his Holy Name

Serenade:
-Warm-up
-Sight Read
-Praise His Holy Name
-And Ain't I a Woman
-Pink Panther

Vocal Dimension
-Warm-up
-Sight Read
-Swingle Song
-Unforgettable
-I'm in a Hurry
-Sure on This Shining Night

Tuesday, September 22

Announcements

Disney Trip: We are now accepting Disney applications for the Disney trip. You can turn them into Mr. Snell at any time. The first payment is due on October 16th.

Fundraiser: We are a week into our fall fundraiser. Keep on selling!!

Vocal Dimension Retreat: is this weekend. Remember to turn everything in to Mr. Snell asap.

Today in class:

Men's Choir:
-Warm-up
-Sight Read
-Captains Mate
-This Train
-My Girl

Women's Choir:
-Warm-up

-Sight Read

-Penny Lane

-Risseldy Rosseldy


Serenade:

-Warm-up

-Sight Read

-Pink Panther

-And Ain't I a Woman

-When de stars


Vocal Dimension

-Warm-up

-Unforgettable

-Swingle Song

-I'm in a hurry

-Sure on this shining night

Monday, September 21

Announcements

- Small Group Audition results are posted below and on the blog. Some people had issues with their schedule and therefore could not be fit into a group. Please see Mr. Snell if you think you can fit it in.

- Spaghetti and Song Meeting: Tuesday, September 22 we are having our informational and planning meeting for spaghetti and song. The meeting is taking place at 6:30 p.m. in the HS Choir room.

- Disney Trip: We are accepting Disney forms! They went home with students last week. Reserve your spot today!!

- Fundraiser: We are having extreme success with our fall fundraiser. Don't forget about the webpage www.helpourgroup.com. Keep on Selling!!

- Vocal Dimension Retreat is this Weekend: Don't forget to turn in everything (Rules form, Field Trip, and Money).

- MSVMA: Auditions are quickly approaching, today was the deadline for 10-12 graders tomorrow is the deadline for 9 graders.

Today in Class:

Men's Choir:

-Warm-up

-Worked on writting in solfege:Checking tomorrow

-This Train

-My Girl

Women's Choir:

-Warm-up

-Worked on writting in solfege: Checking tomorrow

-Risseldy Rosseldy

-Deep River

Serenade:

-Warm-up

-Sight Read

-When de Stars

-Ain't I a Woman

Vocal Dimension:

- Warm-up

-Unforgettable

-Swingle Song

Thursday, September 17th

Announcements

- Small Group Audition Results will not be posted until next week. It is taking me longer than expected to organize them and I need some more time. My apologies.

-Disney Trip: on Friday, September 18th the students will be getting up to date information on the disney trip. The registration deadline has been pushed back to Oct. 16th. I hope you all can attend!

-Vocal Dimension Retreat is quickly approaching, make sure you have your permission slip and rules form turned in. A copy of your solo song is also due on Friday, September 18.

-Fundraiser: Our Fall Fundraiser is in full swing. Remember order forms are due Tuesday, September 29

Upcoming Dates

-September 25-27: Vocal Dimension Retreat

-October 9: Homecoming Football Game

-October 10: Serenade Retreat

-October 13-14: Spaghetti and Song Auditions

-October 17: 9th grade Honors Choir Auditions

-October 23: all men sing National Anthem

-October 24: MSVMA Regional Honors Choir Auditions

-October 28: Fall Concert @ JCC

Today in Class:

Men's Choir:

-Discussion on pieces

-Warm-up

-Sight Reading

-Captains Mate

-My Girl

-This Train

Women's Choir:

-Discussion on Pieces

-Warm-up

-Sight Reading

-Penny Lane

-Deep River

Serenade:

-Discussion on pieces

-Warm-up

-Sight Read

-And Ain't I A Woman

-Pink Panther

-When de Stars

Vocal Dimension:

-Warm-up

-Sight Read

-Sure on this shining night

-Swingle Song: Solfege

-I'm in a Hurry

-Captains Mate

Wednesday, September 16

Well it is the first week of school and we are feeling the intensity!

Announcements:

-Last night: we had our MANDATORY parent meeting. Thank you to everyone that attended and signed up to help! Your donation of time is critical to our success!

-Disney Trip: Many questions have arrised regarding the trip. After the meeting last night we talked with the tour guide and more information will be given out this week answering your questions. GET EXCITED FOR DISNEY!!

-Fundraiser: We have already sold 196 items after day one. Keep the momentum going. This supports us for the rest of the year!

-Tomorrow night is Vocal Dimensions first night rehearsal: 6:30-8 pm

-After school auditions were held today. Audition results will be posted on Friday after school.

Today in Class:

Men's Choir:
-Warm-up
-Sight Reading
-Captains Mate: Learned the whole song
-My Girl: Learned the whole song and watched the temptations sing My Girl
_This Train: Introduced to the song

Women's Choir:
-Warm-up
-Sight Reading
-Penny Lane: Sang through the whole song and watched the music video
-Deep River: Fixed vowels and worked on breathing

Serenade:
-Warm-up
-Sight Reading
-And Ain't I a Woman
-When de stars: Learned on Solfege the whole song
-Pink Panther Theme Song

Vocal Dimension:
-Warm-up
-Sight Reading
-Sure on this shining night
-Swingle Song
-I'm in a Hurry
-Calling my children home

*Keep up the good work.

Tuesday, September 15th

Choir Meeting Tonight!!!

Tonight at 6:30 p.m. in the High School Choir Room we will be holding a MANDATORY choir parent meeting. We will be discussing events for the year, our Disney Trip, Fundraisers, and Parent Help. We look forward to seeing you tonight!!

Announcements:

1. Today we kicked off our annual fall fundraiser: This year we will be selling quality cookie dough, cheesecakes, and pizza kits. The sale started today and will end on 9/29/09. However, you can still sell online at www.helpourgroup.com

2. Tomorrow, Wednesday September 16th: I will be holding extracurricular choir auditions after school in the choir room. Come ready to sing!

3. Vocal Dimension Retreat is a week and a half away! Students in V.D. need to turn in their permission slips and rules forms.

Today in Class:

Men's Choir:

-Attendance/Announcements

-Checked theory assignment

-Warm-up

-Sight Reading

-Fundraiser Kick-off

Women's Choir:

-Attendance/Announcements

-Fundraiser Kickoff

-Checked theory assignment

-Warm-up

-Deep River

-Penny Lane

Serenade:

-Warm-up

-Sight Read

-And Ain't I a Woman

-National Anthem

-Fundraiser Kickoff

-When de stars begin to fall

-National Anthem

Vocal Dimension:

-Attendance/Announcements

-Fundraiser Kickoff

-Warm-up

-Sight-Reading

-I'm in a Hurry: Have memorized by Friday

-Swingle Song

Monday, September 14th

Announcements:

-Tomorrow Night in the choir rooma t 6:30 p.m. is our Mandatory choir parent meeting. This meeting will last roughly and hour and a half. We look forward to seeing you all there!

-Wednesday, September 16th: Small group auditions are being held after school in the choir room.

- September 25-27: Vocal Dimension Retreat.

Class:

Men's Choir:

-Posture Lesson
-Warm-up
-Sight Reading
-Captains Mate
-My Girl
-Theory Assignment *Due Tomorrow

Women's Choir:
-Posture Lesson
-Warm-up
-Sight Reading
-Deep River
-Penny Lane
-Theory Assignment *Due Tomorrow

Serenade:
-Posture Lesson
-Warm-up
-Sight Read
-When de Stars began to shine
-National Anthem

Vocal Dimension:
-Posture Lesson
-Getting to Know You activities
-National Anthem
-Vocal Dimension received information on their upcoming retreat. Please fill out your permission slip and turn it in.

Thursday, September 10

Announcements:

Assignment due tomorrow! Students don't forget to turn in your handbook sheet tomorrow at the beginning of class.

Choir Parent Meeting: Tuesday, September 15 please plan on joining us for a mandatory choir parent meeting. We will be discussing fundraisers, field trips, concerts, Disney Trip, and much more!!

Small Group Auditions: Wednesday after school, I will be holding small group auditions. Students will not need to prepare anything in advance.

Today in Class:

Men's Choir:

-Vocal Warm-up
- Sight Reading
- Captains Mate: we worked on measures (mm) 1-12
- Ice breaker game

Women's Choir:

- Warm-up
-finished Voicing the choir
- Sight Reading
- Ice breaker game

Serenade:

- Warm-up
- Sight Reading
- And Ain't I a Woman: We talked about Soujorner Truth and her speech, which is the text for our song.
- Ice breaker game

Vocal Dimension:

-Warm-up
-Sight Reading
-Calling my Children Home: We learned the entire notes and rhythms.
-I'm in a hurry: We learned notes and rhythms for the chorus.
-National Anthem

*We are still in need of male chaperons for our annual retreat.

Tuesday, September 9th

Today was our first full day of classes. Freshmen and Link Leaders got to join us for the first time. All four choirs hit they ground running.

The students were given their choral handbook. Their assignment for the day was to take it home and go over it with their parents. The acknowledgment page is due by Friday, September 11th!


Men's Choir:

-Vocal Warm-up
- Went over Handbook and Syllabus policies
- Voiced the choir
- Got to know each other.

Women's Choir:

-Vocal Warm-up
-Went over Handbook and Syllabus policies
-Voiced the choir

Serenade:

-Vocal Warm-up
-Went over Handbook and Syllabus policies
-Voiced the choir

Vocal Dimension:

-Vocal Warm-up
-Went over Handbook and Syllabus policies
-Voiced the choir
-National Anthem
-Calling my Children (Number your measures)

Announcements:

Male chaperons needed! Vocal Dimension needs two male chaperons for their retreat over the weekend of September 25-27!

September 10th: Honors Choir Student Conductor Auditions after school.

September 15th: Mandatory choir meeting.

September 16th: Small Group Auditions

Monday, September 8th

It was our first day back and besides it being a half day; losing half of our students to link leaders a lot still got accomplished.

Announcements:

Honors Choir Student Conductors:

If you are interested in auditioning to be a student conductor see Mr. Snell for a packet. Auditions are right after school this Thursday with Mr. Cummings in the choir room.

Mandatory Parent/Disney Meeting:

Next Tuesday, September 15th in the choir room at 6:30pm we are holding an informational meeting regarding the events that will happen this year including but not limited to: Concerts, Disney trip, festival, grading, musical, etc... Please plan on attending.

Up Coming Events:

Thursday, September 10th: Honors Choir Student Director Auditions after school

Tuesday, September 15th: Choir Informational Meeting at 6:30 pm in the choir room.

Wednesday, September 16th: Select Ensemble Auditions after school from 2:30-4:30

September 25-27: Vocal Dimension Retreat

Friday October 9th: Homecoming Game. Vocal Dimension sings the National Anthem

Saturday, October 10th: Serenade Retreat





Men's Choir:

1. Vocal Warm-ups.
2. Filled out their contact Note cards.
3. Went over announcements.

Women's Choir:

1. Vocal Warm-ups.
2. Filled out their contact note cards.
3. Went over announcements.

Serenade:

1. Vocal Warm-ups.
2. Filled out their contact Note cards.
3. Went over announcements.

Vocal Dimension:

1. Vocal Warm-ups and ran through the National Anthem
2. Filled out their contact Note cards.
3. Went over announcements.

Who hasn't been fitted yet?

Below is a list (by choir) of students that have not been fitted for their uniforms:

Men's Choir:

Nick D. (Still needs to turn in his uniform from last year)

Hunter G.

Jacob H.

Davis H.

Chris K.

Jason K.

Jonathon T.

Women's Choir

Renata A.

Shelby A.

BreAnna B.

Jasmine B.

Alissa C.

Jaynie C.

Jaleesa C.

Rachel D.

Desira F.

Ashley H.

Ashley J.

Tiffany L.

Mikki M.

Brittany M.

Serenade

Sarah B.

Tiffany B.

Heather C.

Allyson C.

DeAnna G.

Kelsey G.

Jillian H.

Alexandra L.

Ann M.

Vocal Dimension

Hannah S.

Shannon W.

* This is according to my current records.

Open House Tonight 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Don't forget, tonight Northwest High School is having its' annual open house.

Stop in anytime between 6:30 and 8. Make sure to pay us a visit down in the choir room!

We look forward to seeing you and starting off another great year.

Go Mounties.

Uniforms

Registration is this week and don't forget to pick up your CHOIR UNIFORM!!


*There is a $15 uniform fee.

As you go through your registration checklist come visit us down in the choir room and pick up your uniform for the year.

I cannot wait to see everyone!!!

Choir Documents Now Accessible

Choir Handbook Now Posted Online

I have added a new section to the blog. In the upper left hand corner you can access links to both our calendar and choir handbook. I will continue to add more links so please continue to check the blog.

In other exciting news the school year is quickly approaching. I look forward to seeing everyone again.

Enjoy what is left of the summer!

2009-2010 Choir Schedule

Ever since I started this blog, I have become interested in other forms of technology.

This past weekend I discovered the glory of google documents.

Below is a link to the current Northwest HS Choir Calendar for the 2009-2010 School year.

http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0ASk87muYyR0uZGZyNjQ5cThfMDdqamNrNGQ2&hl=en


*to access the link above cut and paste the link into your browser.

CHOIR RUMMAGE SALE!!

Choir Rummage Sale

WORKERS NEEDED!!

Good news!  All of our prep work is coming along nicely for the rummage sale (July 16-17).

We are only missing one major important part....YOU!!

That's right on Wednesday, July 15th we are going to be setting up for the sale in the High School Cafeteria and we are in need of workers.  In fact we are in need of workers on the 16th and 17th as well.

Are you available?  Can you bring family members? How about friends?

If so please contact me:

Matthew Snell: 734-625-1504 or msnell@nwschools.org

or contact Choir President and Rummage Sale Organizer

Nancy Lewis: 517-414-5303 or lewisvi@msn.com

We need this sale to be an enormous success and we cannot do it without you!!

Schools out for Summer....

Well it is officially the first week of summer vacation and we are already preparing for the 2009-2010 school year.

Uniforms: We are currently only missing two uniforms: Miki P. and Nick D.

Rummage Sale: We are still in need of Volunteers and Items for our Rummage sale. Please join us in making it a HUGE success!!

Regional Honors Choir: Students if you are interested in Auditioning for Regional Honors Choir email Mr. Snell at msnell@nwschools.org. I have audition pieces and rehearsals CD's for you. The auditions are in October, imagine how prepared you will be if you start practicing now.

HAVE A WONDERFUL SUMMER and KEEP SINGING!

Cedar Point Trip Tomorrow!


At 10:30 a.m. tomorrow morning, 45 students from Northwest High School will be heading down south to Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio.

Below is the trip itinerary:
10:20 a.m. Students are dismissed from class and will load the buses
10:30 a.m. Depart from NWHS.
12:30 p.m. Arrive at Cedar Point.
9:45 a.m. Students load the buses.
10:00 p.m. Depart from Cedar Point.
12:30 a.m. Arrive back at NWHS
* Please plan on picking your students up right at 12:30 a.m.

Students Please Remember to Bring:

A Sack Lunch for the Drive Down
Layers (temperatures fluctuate at Cedar Point)
Sun Screen
Money

Tomorrow is our last school day of the year so let's ENJOY IT!!

Welcome!

Well it took all year but Jackson Northwest High School Vocal Music Department finally has their blog up and running. This blog will be your go to place for all Choir related information.

Uniform Turn in: All students need to turn in their uniform for the 2008-2009 school year. Failure to turn your uniform in will result in fines!











Announcing NW Choirs Second Annual Rummage Sale, taking place on July 16th and July 17th from 9am-4pm at the Northwest High School Cafeteria.

Currently we are collecting unused treasures for our rummage sale. If you would like to donate please contact Nancy Lewis, NW Choir President, 788-9902.

We are please to announce that next year the Northwest High School Music Department will be taking a trip Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Be on the lookout for the turquoise informational sheet sent home with students today.