Jackson Northwest High School Choirs

Monday...Fake an Injury Day!

2010-09-13T12:48:00.000-07:00

This choir blog is currently in transition. All updated information is being presented on Northwest High Schools webpage: nwschools.org.

1) Click on Staff

2) Click on Matt Snell

3) Click on Northwest High School Choir

Please check this new site for your day to day information!

Welcome Back!

2010-09-07T10:09:00.001-07:00

Announcements!

* Please note this blog will be in use until NWHS School Fusion Page is up and running. Once that is done we will make the switch over.

- Mandatory Parent/Student Meeting. On Monday, Sept. 13th we will have our annual parent/student meeting in the choir room at 6:30 pm. We look forward to seeing you there.

- Homecoming Game: It is tradition here for Vocal Dimension and VD Alumni to perform the National Anthem at the Homecoming game. Mark it on your calendar.

- Vocal Dimension Retreat is Sept. 24-26. Payment and forms are due by Friday, Sept. 17th (this includes your solo piece)

- Serenade! Retreat is Oct. 9 and 10. Mark your calendars.

- Fall Concert: This year our fall concert falls on Weds. October 27th at JCC (7:30pm). This is a mandatory event!

- Uniforms: Please note your blue forms and payment is due by Friday, Sept. 17th.

Congratulations on a Wonderful Concert!

2010-05-20T04:07:00.000-07:00

Announcements!

- Congratulations on a successful concert. You can order a DVD of the collage concert through Heckaman Videos. See Mr. Snell for an order form.

- This Friday we have a Senior Guy's Lock-In. The event starts at 9pm and goes until 10am the next day.

- Friday, May 28th is our annual choir banquet. It will be held in the HS Cafeteria and is free! It will take place from 6:30-9pm.

-Monday, May 31st: Vocal Dimension will be performing at the Cascades park at 8pm. (Vocal Dimension will be meeting at the high school at 3pm to set up.

- June 3rd: at 7pm in the NWHS Gym Serenade! and Vocal Dimension will be performing at the Baccalaurete service.

-June 4th: at 7pm is Graduation!

-June 11: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

- June 14th: Cedar Point!

Now is the Month of Maying

2010-05-03T04:21:00.000-07:00

Announcements!

- May 11-13: MS State Choir Festival. Many of you signed up to work this festival. Make sure you have talked with your teachers.

- Collage Concert: May 19th at 8pm is our annual Collage Concert. Students will be missing school all day. There call time that evening will be 7:30pm.

- Choir Awards Banquet: This year are theme is Phantom of the Opera. The Awards Banquet will begin at 6:30pm.

- Cascades: Vocal Dimension will be performing at Cascades on Monday, May 31 (Memorial Day) at 8pm.

- Baccalaurette: June 3rd at 7pm is Baccalaurette.

- Cedar Point: Packets are due as soon as possible. We are leaving for Cedar Point on June 14th.

Results Have Been Posted

2010-05-01T08:59:00.001-07:00

I have posted the audition results under Choir Roster 2010-2011.

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE THAT AUDITIONED!! This year the competition was incredible competitive.

If you have any questions or cannot find your name on a list please contact or see Mr. Snell on Monday.

Auditions, Auditions, Auditions

2010-04-28T04:31:00.000-07:00

Announcements!

- Auditions have begun, those interested in auditioning for Serenade! should audition during their class. If you have any friends interested in auditioning that are not in choir they should see Mr. Snell to set up and audition time.

- Vocal Dimension Auditions are this Thursday, April 29 from 6-8pm. If you have not turn in your packet yet it is late!

Rummage Sale:

- This Summer July 6-10 will be our 3rd Annual Choir Rummage Sale. We are already collecting items for the sale. Please send them!!

MS Choir Festival: Many students signed up to work the middle school choir festival at JCC May 11-13. Make sure you talk to your teachers ahead of time.

-Collage Concert: The Collage Concert is Wednesday, May 19th and it starts at 8pm!! (Note this is a time change). Students call time will be 7:30pm.

-Choir Awards Banquet: Friday, May 28th at 6:30pm will be our Choir Awards Banquet. This years theme is Phantom of the Opera.

Other Upcoming Events:

- Memorial Day: Vocal Dimension will be performing at Cascades on Monday, May 31 at 8pm.

-Baccalaurette: Vocal Dimension and Serenade will be performing at Baccalaurette at 7pm.

- Graduation: All Seniors will sing the National Anthem at Graduation.

Cedar Point: Packets have been distributed and seats are quickly going. This year our trip falls on Monday, June 14th.

Auditions This Week!

2010-04-26T04:19:00.000-07:00

Announcements!

Auditions for Vocal Dimension and Serenade! begin this week:

-Serenade Auditions will be during the day. If you have any friends that would like to audition and are not in choir they need to see Mr. Snell to set up an audition time.

- Tuesday, April 27 there is a Vocal Dimension Audition Meeting. You must have a completed packet for the meeting!

- Thursday, April 29 are Vocal Dimension Auditions from 6-8pm.

Middle School Choir Festival

-Many of you signed up to work the MS Choir Festival at JCC from May 11-13. Make sure you have talked to your teachers! You need to arrive at JCC by 7:45 am.

Collage Concert!

-Wednesday, May 19th is our Annual Collage Concert. The concert begins at 7:30pm, students call time is 7pm.

Choir Awards Banquet

-Friday, May 28th is our Choir Awards Banquet. The banquet begins at 6:30pm.

Other Gigs:

- Cascades: Vocal Dimension will be singing at Cascades on Monday, May 31. The concert begins at 8pm. Choir members need to meet at the HS at 2pm to help set-up.

- Baccalaurette: Thursday, June 3 at 7pm.

- Graduation: Seniors will be singing the National Anthem at Graduation on Friday, June 4

Cedar Point

- Packets went home with students today. Cedar Point is Monday, June 14.

Congratulations!

2010-04-23T04:06:00.000-07:00

Announcements!

- Congratulations to Vocal Dimension and Serenade! Both choirs received a Superior Rating at State Choral Festival!

- Serenade! and Vocal Dimension Auditions are taking place next Tue-Thur. Serenade! auditions will be done during the day and Vocal Dimension auditions will begin Tuesday, April 27 with an informational meeting from 6:30-7:15pm. VD Auditions will then take place on Thursday, April 29 from 6-8pm.

- Middle School Choir Festival: May 11-13. Don't forget if you signed up to work you are responsible for all make up work.

- Wednesday, May 19th is our annual Collage Concert. The concert begins at 7:30pm. Call time for choir members will be 7pm.

- Friday, May 28th is our Choir Banquet. More information will be made available shortly.

Other Upcoming Events:

Cascades: Vocal Dimension will open Cascades park on Memorial day. The Concert will begin at 8pm. VD members will need to meet at the HS at 2pm so we can set up the system at 3pm.

Baccalaurette: Is June 3rd this year at 7pm. More information for performers is coming.

Cedar Point: is Monday, June 14th. Packets of information will go home with students on Monday, April 26th.

State Choral Festival is This Week

2010-04-19T04:22:00.001-07:00

Announcements

-State Choral Festival is this Thursday, April 22nd. Vocal Dimension and Serenade! will be leaving at 1:10pm for Holt high School and will return around 5:30pm. Vocal Dimension warms-up at 2:00pm and Serenade! Warms-up at 3:15pm. This event is open to the public for free!

This Wednesday, April 21 after school is a choir officers meeting.

Auditions:

-Serenade! auditions are taking place April 27-29 in class. If you have any friends that are interested in auditioning for Serenade! that are not in choir they can sign up for an audition time during their lunch.

-Vocal Dimension: There is an informational meeting Tuesday, April 27 from 6:30-7:15pm. You audition packet is due at this time.

Auditions for Vocal Dimension are taking place Thursday, April 29 from 6-8pm.

Middle School State Choral Festival Volunteers:

-Those interested in signing up to volunteer need to see Mr. Snell. We need 30 volunteers spread out over three days. May 11-13.

Collage Concert

May,19th at JCC Potter Center. The concert starts at 7:30pm, students call time will be 7pm ready to go.

Choir Awards Banquet:

Friday, May 28th. Starting at 6:30pm. We hope to see you all there.

Other Events:

Cascades: Vocal Dimension will open Cascades on Monday, May 31st. Time is till TBD.

Baccalaurette: Is June 3rd at 7pm.

Cedar Point: The choir will be going to Cedar Point this year on Monday, June 14th. Information will be sent out the last week of April.

TGIF

2010-04-16T04:18:00.000-07:00

Announcements!

Disney:

-Borrowed Dresses are due today!!!

- I need your Concert Choir Folders!

- Pictures are due today!

State Choral Festival is next week Thursday, April 22. Serenade and Vocal Dimension will be leaving at 1:10pm. Vocal Dimension will warm up at 2pm and Serenade will warm-up at 3:15pm. The bus will return to the high school at 5:30pm.

Auditions:

Serenade auditions will occur during class from April 27-29.

Vocal Dimension Auditions: There is an informational meeting on Tuesday, April 27 from 6:30pm-7:15pm. The Auditions will take place on Thursday, April 29 6-8pm. Make sure you get a packet and have it filled out by Tuesday, April 27.

Choir Awards Banquet:

Save the date: This year our Banquet falls on Friday, May 28th.

Collage Concert: Wednesday, May 19th is our Collage Concert. Choir students will miss the whole day of school. The concert will be held at JCC and will begin at 7:30pm. Call time will be 7pm.

MS State Choral Festival Help: Mrs. Treacher is looking for volunteers to help her with Choral Festival at JCC. The Dates are May 11-13, you would miss one day of school.

Other Gigs:

Cascades: Vocal Dimension will be opening Cascades again this year on Memorial Day, May 31.
We will set up the sound system at cascades at 3pm. The concert will start at 8pm.

-Baccalaurette is June 3rd at 7pm.

Cedar Point falls on Monday, June 14th. Packets will go home the last week of April.

2010-04-13T06:23:00.000-07:00

Announcements

Disney!

- Ladies that borrowed a Serenade Dress need to return them by Friday this week.

- Folders: All Concert Choir members need to return their choir folders.

- Pictures: Mr. Simons is collecting all pictures from Disney to compile onto one CD. He is asking everyone to turn in their pictures by this Friday.

Cookbook Fundraiser:

Those of you that participated in the cookbook fundraiser. Your money is due today!

Auditions:

- Serenade Auditions will take place during class from April 27-29.

- Vocal Dimension auditions will be held on Thursday, April 29 from 6-8pm. Students with conflicts only need to arrive for a quick 5min audition. Please note that the conflict must be cleared with Mr. Snell.

- Vocal Dimension Packets are available to be picked up in the Choir Room.

-Vocal Dimension Informational meeting: We will hold an informational meeting for all those interested in auditioning on Tuesday, April 27 from 6:30pm-7:15pm. During this meeting we will discuss what is expected of Vocal Dimension members and go over the audition song.

State Choral Festival: I received our times yesterday afternoon. Vocal Dimension will be warming up at 2:15pm and Serenade! will warm up at 3:15pm. This is our appointed time. Note those in athletics can sing then leave straight to their games from festival.

Collage Concert:

Our Collage Concert is Wednesday, May 19th. Students will be missing the whole day of school and the concert starts at 7:30pm at JCC. Mark your calendars now!

Choir Awards Banquet:

The choir awards Banquet will take place Friday, May 28th in the evening. We hope everyone can attend this event!

Other upcoming Gigs:

Cascades: It has been a long standing tradition for Vocal Dimension to open cascades with a concert on Memorial day. This year Memorial Day falls on Monday, May 31.

Baccalaurette: is June 3rd the Day before Graduation and is scheduled to begin at 7pm however Vocal Dimension has been asked to sing at Northwest's Baccalaurette service.

Cedar Point:

Many people are starting to ask about Cedar Point. We will be passing out packets the last week of April. Our Cedar Point trip is scheduled for Monday, June 14th.

Welcome Back!

2010-04-12T04:15:00.000-07:00

Announcements!

Disney Information:

- Ladies that borrowed a dress, you need to return that ASAP!

- Disney Folders need to be returned, it is okay to keep the cover of your folder and any music that was photo-copied.

- Disney Photos: Please turn in your Disney photos to Mr. Snell as soon as possible. Put them on a CD or USB Drive. Mr. Simons is going to combine them onto one big CD for everyone!

Cookbook Fundraiser

- Money and Order forms are due to Mr. Snell TOMORROW!

Choral Festival

- Believe it or not but State Choral Festival is nest week Thursday or Friday. We are waiting on the schedule. Hopefully, we receive it today.

Auditions

-Serenade Auditions will be April 27-29. The audition will consist of singing individually for Mr. Snell.

- Vocal Dimension Auditions will be Thursday, April 29 in the HS Choir Room from 6-8pm. All are allowed to audition.

Collage Concert

- Wednesday, May 19th is our annual Collage Concert. You will be missing the whole day that Wednesday and the Concert will start at 7:30pm that night.

Choir Awards Banquet

-The Choir Awards Banquet will be Friday, May 28th. Mark your calendars.

Cedar Point

-Monday, June 14th we will be leaving for Cedar Point.

Disney Bound

2010-03-30T05:55:00.000-07:00

Announcements!

-Congratulations to everyone that participated in State Solo and Ensemble this Weekend! I heard great things from your voice teachers!

Disney

-Tonight is our last Disney rehearsal from 6:30-8:30pm. We will be auditioning for Solos and and getting our places on the risers.

-Following the meeting from 8:30-9pm we will go over the student handbook.

SPRING BREAK IS ALMOST HERE! HANG IN THERE!

Friday, March 26

2010-03-26T05:58:00.000-07:00

Announcements

- State Solo and Ensemble: Starts today at Walled Lake Central High School. Please plan on an hour and half travel time. Break a Leg Everyone!!

- Disney Itinerary: I have posted an updated Disney Itinerary on the choir blog. It has exact days and times and where we will be located.

- Disney Rehearsal: We have one more Disney Rehearsal: Tuesday March 30 from 6:30-8:30pm. Following the rehearsal there will be a student and parent meeting. We will go over all the rules in regards to the trip!

- Disney Forms are due by Wed. March 31. We cannot accept them a day later.

-State Choral Festival is Thursday, April 22nd. I have requested for times during the school day but it is possible we may get an evening time. Mark your calendars now!

Thursday, March 25

2010-03-25T05:51:00.000-07:00

Announcements!

- State Solo and Ensemble is this weekend at Walled Lake Central High School. Students are responsible for getting themselves there on time. (est. drive time is 1 hour 30min). Mr. Snell will be unable to attend this weekend. Good luck to everyone!! Each student was sent home with a packet of information, I have posted a copy of the letter here on the blog.

- Disney Rehearsal: Tonight from 6:30-8pm. Be early!!

- Disney Forms: Do not forget to turn in your Disney forms (the tan and blue sheet) by next Wednesday.

-Disney Handbook. Make sure you read through the handbook.

State Choral Festival will be here before we know it: Mark your calendar for April 22nd.

Congratulations!

2010-03-21T08:54:00.000-07:00

CONGRATULATIONS FIDDLER CAST AND CREW ON A WONDERFUL SHOW!!!!

State Solo and Ensemble: I have received the state schedule, but my home computer will not let me upload it on the blog for some reason. All of your voice teachers have been emailed the schedule and know your times. I will have further information for you on Tuesday.

Disney Trip: Our Disney trip is only two weeks away! This week rehearsals start. Tonight, Monday, March 22 we have our first chaperone meeting in the Band Room starting at 6:30pm.

Tuesday, March 23: We have our first choir rehearsal in the Choir Room from 6:30-8pm

Thursday, March 25: Is our next rehearsal from 6:30-8pm.

Enjoy a day of relaxation and I will see you on Tuesday!

OPENING NIGHT!

2010-03-18T06:42:00.000-07:00

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF OPENS TONIGHT!!

The curtain will rise at JCC's Baughman Theater at 7:30pm. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door.

ENJOY THE SHOW!

Show Week!

2010-03-15T05:54:00.000-07:00

Announcements!

- Disney is quickly approaching! If you have not contacted Mr. Snell in regards to your student account you must do it no later than Friday, March 19.

- Parent Chaperone Meeting: Monday, March 22nd @6:30pm in the HS Band Room

-Disney Concert Choir Rehearsal: The students were sent home with a rehearsal schedule. Their first rehearsal is Tuesday, March 23 from 6:30-8pm.

Fiddler on the Roof!

- Sell, Sell, Sell....we need you to sell tickets. Student tickets go on sale during lunch today and are $5.

-Fiddler on the Roof is this weekend Thur-Sat. @ JCC Baughman Theater. The curtain rises at 7:30pm.

Tradition!!

2010-03-08T06:29:00.000-08:00

Announcements

- Still no word on the State Solo and Ensemble Schedule. As soon as we receive it, we will get it out to the students.

- Disney Information: Believe it or not Disney is less than a month away. Fundraising Money has been sent to New Horizons for all the students that have asked for it. If you need money sent on your behalf contact Mr. Snell: msnell@nwschools.org

- Disney Chaperone Meeting:
When: Monday, March 22
Time: 6:30-7:30 pm
Where: HS Band Room
Discussion: Itinerary, handbook, policies, etc.

-Disney Rehearsals: Everyone performing at Disney must attend the following after school rehearsals:
Tuesday, March 23: 6:30-8:00pm
Thursday, March 25: 6:30-8:00pm
Tuesday, March 30: 6:30-8:30 pm

Fiddler on the Roof:

-Tickets are on Sale: I have attached an ad form to the blog. Any choir student may receive extra credit for every 5 tickets they sell to the show!

-Rehearsal tonight is from 7-9pm we will begin with Act 2 and go back to Act 1

Exam Week!

2010-03-04T06:52:00.000-08:00

Announcements!

- It is exam week. Make sure you come prepared to class. Thursday and Friday this week are both half days.

- This is a last call for all unclaimed food platters from the Pre-Festival Concert. Make sure you take your platter home, before it vanishes.

- State Solo and Ensemble: Many of you are asking for your times, we have yet to receive the State S&E schedule.

Fiddler on the Roof

- The show is quickly approaching. Make sure you are double checking your schedule with your work schedule. From now on you cannot miss any rehearsals!

-Tonight we rehearse Act 2 from 7-9pm. LEARN THOSE LINES!

-6:30 pm To Lifer's are meeting to go over their blocking.

-Friday, March 5th we have a full cast rehearsal from 7-9pm.

-T-Shirt Order Forms. We are submitting the orders today. Make sure you get your form in!

- Ad Sales. Sally has extended the deadline on Ad Sales. Make sure you get your Mandatory $75 turned in!

-Tickets are now on Sale. If you wish to order tickets you may come to the high school choir room from 7-9pm (during rehearsals) or you may call 517-784-1273. Tickets are $12 for Adults, $10 for Senior Citizens, and $8 for students. The show is March 18-20 @ 7:30 pm at JCC's Baughman Theatre.

Tuesday, March 2

2010-03-02T04:25:00.000-08:00

Announcements

- Please take your food platters home.

- Jackson Tuesday Musical Scholarship: If you are planning on attending a summer music camp see Mr. Snell for information on a local scholarship.

Fiddler on the Roof

- Full Cast Rehearsal Tonight Act 1 run through: 7-9pm

- To Life: 6:30 pm

- T-Shirt Order Forms are Due Tomorrow, Wednesday March 3.

- Ad Sales: Many of you are still missing your advertisement forms. Don't Forget you are on the hook for $75.

It's Finals Week

2010-03-01T04:23:00.001-08:00

Announcements!

- Take home your platters.

- No Choir Parents Meeting tonight!

Fiddler on the Roof

- Rehearsal tonight 7-9pm we are running Act 1

-To Lifer's be here at 6:30pm

- Ad sales: Get your ad sales in!

-Patron Tickets start this week!.

Festival Time!

2010-02-23T04:21:00.000-08:00

Announcements!

- District Choral Festival starts tonight with Vocal Dimension! Vocal Dimension will be meeting at NWHS at 5:30pm to carpool up to Holt High School.

-Tomorrow, Wednesday, February 24: Women's Choir and Serenade! will be leaving during the school day for festival.

Women's Choir Loads the Bus at 8:15am and Serenade loads at 10:00am. DON'T FORGET YOUR UNIFORM!!

-State Solo and Ensemble: See Mr. Snell.

Fiddler on the Roof Rehearsal

-After School Rehearsal is Cancelled.

-Full Cast Rehearsal tonight 7-9pm. Bring clothes to dance in!

Fiddler on the Roof Rehearsals Cancelled for Monday, February 22

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DUE TO THE WEATHER ALL EVENING ACTIVITIES AT NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL HAVE BEEN CANCELLED. THIS INCLUDES ALL FIDDLER ON THE ROOF REHEARSALS! Take the free time to work on memorizing!

TGIF

2010-02-19T06:52:00.000-08:00

Announcements

- Choir Festival Next week Feb. 23 and Feb. 24 @ Holt High School. Remember Women's Choir and Serenade! you need to Bring your uniform to school!

Tue. Feb, 23:
Vocal Dimension: Carpool from NWHS at 5:30pm. Warm-up at 6:30pm

Wed. Feb, 24:
Women's Choir: Depart from NWHS @8:15am. Warm-up at 9:15am.

Serenade!: Depart from NWHS @ 10:00 am Warm-up at 11am

State Solo and Ensemble Forms:

I still need forms from Tyler Soles, Jillian Heilborn, and Shannon Watts.

Fundraiser: The choir parents are organizing a fundraiser to help those going to disney and or cedar point save up enough money. Information was sent home with the students today.

Help Haiti: Yellow Ribbon Fundraiser is going strong. Today, we end the compete for the chair competition.

Fiddler on the Roof:

2:30-3:15 pm Music Rehearsal #31

6-8pm Act 2 Scene 6-8

KEEP SELLING THOSE ADVERTISEMENTS!!!!!!

Pre-Festival Concert

2010-02-18T04:21:00.000-08:00

Announcements

-Our Pre-Festival Concert is Tonight starting with Men's Choir at 6pm!!

- State Solo and Ensemble: I am still waiting on the last couple of forms to trickle in before I can put the information in the computer.

-District Choral Festival is next week Wednesday, February 24. Make sure you talk to your teachers.

Fiddler on The Roof

There is no rehearsal today due to the Pre-Festival Concert.

Pre-Festival Concert Tomorrow

2010-02-17T04:26:00.000-08:00

Announcements!

- Pre-Festival Concert is tomorrow NIGHT!!!! Don't forget to bring in your dessert and be here on time!

- Solo and Ensemble: I need your forms ASAP! The Deadline is this FRIDAY!

-District Choral Festival is next week Weds. Make sure you talk to your teachers ASAP!

Fiddler on the Roof:

-Rehearsal Tonight: 2:30-3:00 #25 The Rumor

7-8pm BLOCKING Act 2 Scene 3

8-9pm Blocking Act 2 Scene 4-5

Fat Tuesday

2010-02-16T04:21:00.001-08:00

Announcements

- Pre-festival Concert is this Thursday starting at 6pm. Each student was sent home a red itinerary with all the pertinent information. Do not forget to turn in the bottom half of the sheet with information.

- Tuesday, February 23 and Wednesday, February 24 Women's Choir, Serenade, and Vocal Dimension will be performing for District Choral Festival.

-Solo and Ensemble Forms.

Fiddler on the Roof

- Rehearsal tonight is for Full Cast and goes from 7-9pm.

-That is the only rehearsal this week for the chorus no rehearsal for chorus on Sunday, February 21 from 2-4 * NOTE THIS REHEARSAL IS NOT FOR CHORUS!!!

-DON'T FORGET TO BRING THOSE ADS IN!!!!!!!

Early Release

2010-02-12T04:24:00.000-08:00

Announcements!

- Pre-Festival Concert: All the students were sent home with a letter containing all the information regarding the pre-festival concert. If you didn't receive one you may email Mr. Snell for another msnell@nwschools.org

- State Solo and Ensemble: I need your forms ASAP! I cannot register us for State until I receive everyone's forms.

-Choir Festival is Wednesday, February 24. Students will be about 2 classes during the day. They will need to bring their uniforms to school. Serenade will need to either bring money for lunch or pack a lunch.

Fiddler on the Roof

Rehearsal Today:

2:30-3:00pm: #22 Now I have Everything

3:00-4:15pm: #26 Far From the Home I Love

4:15-5:00pm: #25 Yente, Avram, Mendel, 1st Woman, 2nd Woman

Tuesday, February 9 Let It Snow

2010-02-09T04:27:00.000-08:00

Announcements!

- Valegrams: Change in Price. Due to lack of days to sell Valegrams I am lowering the prices by $1.

-Pre-Festival Concert: Thursday, February 18th

- Jackson Chorale Scholarship

Fiddler on the Roof Rehearsal

Rehearsal Tonight: 7-8:15 Chorus IS.............Cancelled

Rehearsal Tomorrow Night: 7-8:30 pm is still on the schedule. If school is cancelled (which it won't be) we will still have rehearsal. Unless all evening activities are cancelled. This rehearsal, due to weather, is not mandatory but is STRONGLY recommended.

Monday, February 8

2010-02-08T04:40:00.000-08:00

ANNOUNCEMENT

-Valegram Sales Kickoffed today! Spread the word, they are sold during lunches. Don't forget what lunch you signed up to work.

- Pre-Festival Concert is February 18th.

-State Solo and Ensemble Information is due this Friday!

Fiddler on the Roof

Rehearsal this Week

Monday: 6:30-7:30 pm Review Act 1 Scene 5-7

7:30-8:15pm: Tevye

Tuesday: 7-8:15pm Chorus Rehearsal

8:15-8:30: #22 Now I have Everything

8:30-8:45: #24 Do you Love Me?

8:45-9:00 #23 Tevye's Rebuttal

Wednesday: 2:30-3:00pm #22 Now I have Everything

3:00-3:30 #24 Do you Love Me

7:00-8:30 pm Choreography Rehearsal: Dream, Wedding

8:30-9:15: Bottle Dance and To Life

TGIF

2010-02-05T04:28:00.000-08:00

ANNOUNCEMENTS

-Pre-Festival Concert February 18th

- State Solo and Ensemble: Is taking place on March 26-27 at Walled Lake Central High School. If you qualified for State and are planning on participating I need your information by next Friday, February 12.

Fiddler on the Roof:

-Rehearsal Tonight from 6-8pm. We are briefly blocking the Wedding Scenes.

There is no other rehearsals set for this weekend. Enjoy having the weekend off and the Superbowl! Go Saints? Go Colts?

SNOWFEST GAMES!!!

2010-02-04T04:29:00.000-08:00

ANNOUNCEMENTS

- Pre-Festival Concert: February 18

- State Solo and Ensemble: Is March 25-26 and is taking place at Walled Lake Western High School. I need your information by next Friday, February 12.

-Valegram Sign-up:

Fiddler on the Roof:

-Thursday: Chorus 7-8:15

-Singing Leads 8:15-9

Friday: 6-8 blocking of Act 1 Scene 9-10

Wednesday, February 3

2010-02-03T04:26:00.000-08:00

Announcements

-Pre-Festival Concert: February 18

- Purchase Choir Pictures!!

Fiddler on the Roof

- Bottles are needed!

-Keep selling those advertisements

Wednesday

- 2:30-3:15 Motel Miracle of Miracles

-3:15-4:00 Perchik & Hodel Dance

6:30-7:30: BLOCKING ACT 1 Scene 8

7:30-9:00: Review ACT 1 Scenes 1-4

Tuesday, February 2

2010-02-02T04:21:00.000-08:00

Announcements!

- Pre-Festival Concert is February 18th

Fiddler on the Roof

- Rehearsal Tonight FULL CHORUS: Tradition, The Dream, and To Life

-Rehearsal Wednesday: 2:30-3:15 Miracle of Miracles

3:15-4:00 Perchik Hodel Dance

6:30-7:30pm: BLOCKING Act 1 Scene 8 NO CHORUS

7:30-9:00pm: Review Blocking Act 1-(as far as we get)

Congrats on Solo and Ensemble

2010-02-01T04:10:00.000-08:00

Announcements

- Congratulationsto Men's Choir on a Division rating of a I and to everyone else that participated at Solo and Ensemble.

- Pre-Festival Concert February 18th at NWHS!

- Choir Parents Meeting Tonight at 6:30pm in the High School Choir room.

-KMS: Honors Choir 9th Graders need to turn in their Uniforms!

Fiddler on the Roof

- Make sure you check the Database.

- Start selling those Advertisements

- Rehearsals

- Monday, February 1: 2:30-3:00 pm: MUSIC: #9 Tevye Band Room

- MUSIC: #10 Motel (Band Room)

-BLOCKING: 6:30-7:00 Act 1 Scene 5, 7-8:30 Blocking Act 1 Scene 6, 8:30-9 Perchik Hodel Dance

Solo and Enemble

2010-01-29T04:27:00.000-08:00

Announcements

-Solo and Ensemble starts tonight! Men's choir needs to be there at 4:30pm and we will be done by 5:30!

-Remember you only need to be at solo and ensemble for the events you are involved in!

-Pre-Festival Concert: is Thursday February 18

Fiddler on the Roof

Rehearsal for Everyone this Sunday from 2-4pm. See you there!

Wednesday, January 27

2010-01-27T04:14:00.000-08:00

Announcements!

-The solo and ensemble schedule is in: see Mr. Snell for updated information. S&E is this Friday and Saturday at Parma Western High School. Students were given a packet yesterday with all the pertinent information.

-February 18 is our pre-festival concert.

Fiddler on the Roof

Tonight: 7:00-8:00 pm: Speaking Parts: Tradition and Character Developement

8:00-9:00 pm BLOCKING Act 1 Scene 3 and 1-2

Thursday: BLOCKING Act 1 Scene 3 (No Wind Ensemble) 7:00-8:00 pm

8:00 - 9:00 pm BLOCKING: Act 1 Scene 4

Tuesday, January 26

2010-01-26T04:34:00.001-08:00

Annoucements

-Solo and Ensemble is this Friday & Saturday @ Parma Western High School

- Pre-Festival Concert is Thursday February 18th at NWHS starting at 6pm

Fiddler on the Roof

- Rehearsal Tonight from 7-9pm we are working on Tradition. Bring clothes that you are comfortable dancing in!

-PARENT MEETING!!!!!! TONIGHT AT 6:30 pm in the Choir Room!

Monday, January 25

2010-01-25T04:18:00.000-08:00

Announcements

-Solo and Ensemble is this Friday and Saturday at Parma Western High School

-Pre-Festival Concert: Thursday, February 18 at NWHS starting at 6pm

Fiddler on the Roof Schedule

- Monday: January 25: 2:30-3:00 pm (Matchmaker: Cancelled)

3:00-3:30: Tevye

7:00-8:00: Blocking Act 1 Scene 1

8:00-9:00 Blocking Act 1 Scene 2

-Tuesday 7:00-9:00 Blocking: Tradition Full Cast

Operation: Fiddler on the Roof

2010-01-19T04:15:00.000-08:00

Fiddler Rehearsal Schedule:

Fiddler Schedule for This Week

Jan 17-23:

Tuesday: 2:30-3:00 pm #3 Memory (Tzeitel, Hodel, Chava)

- 3:00-4:30 pm #5, #14, #4 Tevye and Golde

- 7-9 pm: Chorus Rehearsal

Wednesday: 2:30-3:00 #6 To Life

3:00-3:30 The Dream No Chorus

Thursday: 7-8pm Chorus and Leads

8-9pm All Leads

Announcements

-Solo and Ensemble is Friday Jan 29 and Saturday Jan 30

-Pre-Festival Concert is Feb 18!

Three Day Weekend!!!!

2010-01-15T04:26:00.000-08:00

!Announcements!

- Musical Audition Results will be posted today at the end of the day at the front office and in front of the choir room. If you auditioned and your name is not on the list see Mr. Snell.

- Musical Rehearsal Schedule: Changing slightly due to some current rehearsal conflicts.

- Solo and Ensemble: at Parma Western High School, Friday, January 29 and Saturday January 30

- Pre-Festival Concert is Thursday, February 18.

-Disney Trip: Make sure you sign up for your bus.

-If you really want to go to Disney but didn't get things in on time. We have 2 openings for the trip. See Mr. Snell ASAP!!

Auditions for Fiddler!

2010-01-12T04:12:00.000-08:00

Annoucements

- Fiddler Information: If you missed the meeting last night, see Mr. Snell for the packets.

- Fiddler Auditions begin tonight in the High School Choir at 7pm, they will go until abouy 9pm.

- Blood Drive today: if you are 17 stop in the media center and donate some blood.

- Solo and Ensemble is Jan 29-30

- Pre-Festival Concert is Feb 18. Mark your calendar.

Fiddler on the Roof Info Meeting

2010-01-11T04:09:00.001-08:00

Announcements!

-Fiddler on the Roof: Informational meeting has been rescheduled for tonight from 6:00-7:30pm, in the High School Choir Room.

-Fiddler on the Roof: Auditions are scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday this week from 7-9pm.

-Solo and Ensemble is January 29-30.

-Pre-festival concert is scheduled for Feb. 18 starting at 6pm. Make sure you mark your calendars.

SNOW DAY!

2010-01-08T02:54:00.000-08:00

Announcements

- FIDDLER ON THE ROOF MEETING TONIGHT RESCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, JANUARY 11 @ 6PM IN THE HS CHOIR ROOM.

- MVAD Tomorrow! We load the bus at 7:50 am (@KMS) and we will return around 6:30pm. Don't forget to bring your money for Mongolian BBQ ($20).

-State Honors Choir Rehearsal: We load the bus at 7:50am tomorrow morning (@KMS). Remember to pack a lunch. If you are riding the bus home, you will get back around 6:30pm. If your parents are bringing you home, remember to bring us a note.

-Auditions for this years Musical: Fiddler on the Roof are scheduled for next Tuesday, January 12 and Wednesday, January 13 from 7-9pm. All are invited to audition!

More Fiddler

2010-01-06T04:05:00.000-08:00

Announcements!

-MVAD is this Saturday, January 9th. We load the bus, at KMS, at 7:50 am. Students will return around 6:30 pm.

-9th Grade Honors Choir: Meet us at the bus this at 7:50 am at KMS. Remember to pack a lunch and bring your music.

-Fiddler Informational Meeting: is this Friday, January 8th in the High School Choir Room at 6:00 pm. You will be receiving all the important musical information at this meeting.

-Audition Packet: you may pick up an audition from Mr. Snell at anytime.

- Fiddler Auditions: are next Tuesday and Wednesday in the High School Choir Room from 7-9pm all Community Members are encouraged to Audition.

- Parent Helpers for Fiddler:

Nancy Lewis: Costume

Connie Sayles and Bonnie Preston: Ticket Sales

Sherri Fink: T-Shirts

Props: Sally Benedict

We still need Parent Help for:

- Parent Chaperone Organizer

- Set Building

- Concessions

- Pre-Festival Concert: Thursday, February 18th: Starting at 6pm. Mark your Calendars.

Fiddler on the Roof

2010-01-05T04:09:00.000-08:00

-Announcements

- MVAD is this weekend. The bus arrives at 7:50 am at KMS. Do not be late! You will need about $15 for Mongolian BBQ. Expect to arrive back at NWHS around 6:30 pm.

-State Honors Choir (9th Grade): 7:50 am load the bus at KMS. You will need to pack a lunch for this rehearsal. Also, if you do no wish to see the MVAD choir concert Saturday afternoon, you will need your parents to pick you up at the rehearsal in Saline.

-Musical: Packets will be ready at the end of the day today! There is an informational meeting this Friday Evening! The show is open to any student in the Northwest Public School System. At the meeting we will be going over all information for the show and learning the music for the audition.

- Solo and Ensemble Forms: I need them no latter than Wed. January 6th! This year district solo and ensemble is taking place at Parma Western High School on January 29 and 30.

-Festival Concert: We are trying a new concert this year. Mark your calendar for Thursday, February 18th.

Welcome Back!

2010-01-04T04:07:00.001-08:00

Announcements

- Solo and Ensemble: If you and your voice teacher are planning on participating in S & E get a form from Mr. Snell and turn it in by Wed. January, 6.

- Male Vocal Arts Day is this Saturday! We will be loading the bus at 7:50 am at Kidder Middle School.

- 9th Grade State Honors Choir: Don't forget you have rehearsal this Saturday. You will be loading the bus at 7:50 at KMS as well.

- Festival Concert: We are getting close to festival time and this year we are adding a new concert for Thursday, February 18th. Make sure you take it off work and clear your schedules. This is a required event.

One More Day Until Break!!!!!!

2009-12-17T04:32:00.000-08:00

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!

2009-12-16T04:11:00.000-08:00

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!

2009-12-14T04:22:00.000-08:00

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!

2009-12-11T04:07:00.001-08:00

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!!

2009-12-10T06:05:00.000-08:00

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

2009-12-09T04:26:00.000-08:00

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!

2009-12-07T04:12:00.001-08:00

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!

2009-12-04T04:19:00.000-08:00

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

2009-12-03T04:10:00.000-08:00

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.

2009-12-02T04:17:00.000-08:00

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

2009-11-30T04:11:00.000-08:00

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!!

2009-11-16T13:27:00.000-08:00

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

2009-11-12T15:19:00.000-08:00

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!

2009-11-11T04:10:00.000-08:00

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

2009-11-09T14:01:00.001-08:00

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

2009-11-09T04:21:00.001-08:00

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

2009-11-03T16:54:00.000-08:00

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!!

2009-10-29T14:30:00.001-07:00

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!

2009-10-27T06:28:00.000-07:00

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!!

2009-10-20T07:48:00.000-07:00

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

2009-10-13T16:43:00.000-07:00

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

2009-10-08T18:32:00.000-07:00

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

2009-10-05T17:07:00.000-07:00

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

2009-10-01T17:53:00.000-07:00

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

2009-09-30T14:23:00.000-07:00

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

2009-09-29T16:33:00.000-07:00

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

2009-09-23T14:38:00.000-07:00

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

2009-09-22T13:08:00.000-07:00

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

2009-09-21T13:02:00.000-07:00

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

2009-09-17T13:33:00.000-07:00

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

2009-09-16T15:19:00.000-07:00

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

2009-09-15T12:56:00.000-07:00

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

2009-09-14T13:03:00.000-07:00

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

2009-09-10T14:19:00.000-07:00

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

2009-09-09T17:40:00.000-07:00

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

2009-09-08T12:25:00.000-07:00

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?

2009-09-03T07:11:00.000-07:00

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.

2009-09-02T10:38:00.000-07:00

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

2009-08-24T18:38:00.000-07:00

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

2009-08-11T15:09:00.000-07:00

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

2009-07-29T09:51:00.000-07:00

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!!

2009-07-06T09:39:00.000-07:00

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!!

2009-06-15T06:09:00.000-07:00

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!

2009-06-10T09:16:00.000-07:00

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!

2009-06-09T09:20:00.000-07:00

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.