EVHS Choir: December 2013

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

EVHS Choral Boosters accepting credit cards for payment..

The EVHS Choral Boosters is now accepting Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover Card for a payment option for fees, trips, fundraisers, etc. There is a 3% charge for using the credit card. Parents do need to come in to pay, it cannot be paid over the phone or by a student. Please email me or call if you are planning to come in so I can let the office know you are coming.
We hope this will be helpful.
Please email me with any questions.

Chaperones needed

I need a few chaperones for our performances for
Dec. 12th- 11:30 to around 1:30
Dec. 16th- all day
Dec. 17th- morning to 12:30

Please email me if you are able to attend and help.

Reminder Field Trips- Holiday

Reminder: Bring $ for lunch on field trips.

Show Choir 2nd semester students

There will be a meeting for all girls in the Show Choir 2nd semester on Wednesday, Dec. 18th right after school till 4:15pm. Please see Mrs. R if you cannot attend.

All District -for students who made All District Choir-form.

All District Choir 2013-2014

Congratulation for being selected to perform in All District Choir. This is an honor for your and our school. All District Choir will take place on Friday, Feb. 7^th and Saturday, Feb. 8^th. If we have weather that closes or delays school, the event may be held on Friday, Feb. 14^th and Saturday, Feb. 15^th. Time is to be announced. The event will take place here at Eastern View High School. The cost for this event is $40, which pays for the student fee and music. The music belongs to you when the event is over. Boys will automatically be in the SATB choir and girls will be in the SSA or SATB choir. Both choirs have wonderful conductors that will make this event a memorable experience. The concert will take place on Saturday, Feb. 8^th or 15^th, time is to be announced. Please have the permission form below with your payment to Mrs. R by Friday, January 10^th. As always, students may use money in their account to pay for this event. Please e-mail me with any questions you may have .

Thanks,

Tiffany RIchtarski

Please turn in the following:

$40- checks made payable to EVHS Choral Boosters

Permission form

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All District Choir

I give my daughter/son, ___________________________, permission to try out for All State Choir.

________________________________________________________________.

Parent Signature

Students must have a medical and contract form on file to participate.

All State Auditions for Juniors and Seniors only

All State Information 2013-2014

Congratulation for being selected to perform in All District Choir. You will now be able to try out for All State Choir. All State Choir is for Junior and Seniors Only.

All State Choir will take place on Thursday, April 24^th – Saturday, April 26^th at Harrisonburg High School in Harrisonburg, VA.

The Audition is “Shenandoah” in the exact same key that you sang in for All District Tryouts- you may not change your part and sightreading.

When? All Districts (during rehearsal, your must attend all of All Districts to be qualified to audition)

Where? EVHS

Cost: $10

Due to Mrs. R on Friday, January 10^th.

Please turn in the following:

All VA Commitment form- http://www.vcda.net/all-virginia-chorus.html (please sign in all places and fill out completely , parents will need to sign in two places.)

$10- checks made payable to EVHS Choral Boosters

Permission form

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All State Choir

I give my daughter/son, ___________________________, permission to try out for All State Choir.

________________________________________________________________.

Parent Signature

Field Trip Letter that was sent home last Friday 12-6

Eastern View High School

Creating Opportunities - Building Communities

Holiday Concert Season Field Trips

Dear Parents or Guardians,

All EVHS Choir students have an amazing opportunity to perform for many schools and community organizations this December. All of the choir students have been rehearsing for these concerts during class time and at after school rehearsals. Students are expected to practice singing and dances (Show Choirs) at home daily. Students who do not know their music and dances will not be able to attend the following trips.

Please note that each trip is different and may not include every group of choral students. Please only fill out the forms for the trips that apply to your student on the permission slip. Some students may need to stay back at school due to upcoming SOLs in mathematics. Thank you ahead of time for your understanding. All students will need to turn in a permission form and have a medical and contract form on file in order to attend these field trips. Students will need to wear the appropriate attire as listed below for all the following field trips.

Dec. 12^th- All Choirs - Culpeper Retired Teachers Luncheon

Students will need to meet in the choir room at 11:10am to get dressed. The performance will take place at the Best Western in Culpeper a little after 10am. We are planning to stop at McDonald’s after this performance, please send money for this. We hope to be back at the school around 12:30pm. While they are no plans to stop on the way to or from our destination, the bus could stop if an emergency or student need occurs.

Intro to Choir
Boys - black pants/white collared buttoned downed shirt/black shoes (all provided by student)
Girls - black dress (provided by choir), neutral-colored hose, black shoes

Women's A Cappella

Black dress (provided by choir), neutral-colored hose, black shoes, red/white/green scarf

Show Choir
Girls - purple dress/silver shoes/hose/silver spanky/earrings (all purchased through the choir)
Boys - grey suit/white button shirt/purple tie/black shoes (all purchased through the choir except shoes)
Boys without suit - black pants/white shirt/purple tie/black shoes
Girls without dress - black choir dress/flesh-colored dance shoes (provided by choir)/hose (provided by student)

December 16^th- Pearl Sample Elementary and A. G. Richardson Elementary

Students will check in with first block teachers for attendance and then proceed to the choir room where they will get dressed for performance. All students must be ready to depart the high school by 8:20am. Each choir will have their own bus. We will perform at Pearl Sample at 9am and then proceed to McDonalds to eat lunch. After McDonalds, we will proceed to AG Richardson Elementary. We will return to EVHS by 2:45pm. While they are no plans to stop on the way to or from our destination, the bus could stop if an emergency or student need occurs.

Intro to Choir
Boys - black pants/white collared buttoned downed shirt/black shoes (all provided by student)
Girls - black dress (provided by choir), neutral-colored hose, black shoes

Women's A Cappella

Black dress (provided by choir), neutral-colored hose, black shoes, red/white/green scarf

Show Choir
Girls - purple dress/silver shoes/hose/silver spanky/earrings (all purchased through the choir)
Boys - grey suit/white button shirt/purple tie/black shoes (all purchased through the choir except shoes)
Boys without suit - black pants/white shirt/purple tie/black shoes
Girls without dress - black choir dress/flesh-colored dance shoes (provided by choir)/hose (provided by student)

Dec. 17^th- Farmington Elementary School and Heritage Child Development Center – All Choirs

Students will check in with their first block teachers for attendance and then proceed to the choir room where they will get dressed for the performance. All students must be ready to depart the high school by 8:20am. Each choir will have their own bus. We will perform at Farmington at 9am and then proceed to Heritage Child Development Center around 10:15am. We will return to school around 12:30pm. While they are no plans to stop on the way to or from our destination, the bus could stop if an emergency or student need occurs.

Intro to Choir
Boys - black pants/white collared buttoned downed shirt/black shoes (all provided by student)
Girls - black dress (provided by choir), neutral-colored hose, black shoes

Women's A Cappella

December 20^th- Concert at EVHS – All Choir

Students will perform during the morning for EVHS.

Intro to Choir
Boys - black pants/white collared buttoned downed shirt/black shoes (all provided by student)
Girls - black dress (provided by choir), neutral-colored hose, black shoes

Women's A Cappella

Black pants and festive sweater (red, white, green)

Chaperones - I will need at least three chaperones for every trip listed except the Show Choir Beginning trips. All chaperones must be approved by the Culpeper School Board. If you are not on the approved list and are interested in chaperoning, please email me for a form. Please email me at trichtar@culpeperschools.org if you are interested chaperoning these events.

Please do not hesitate to email me or call me with any questions you may have. I am excited for these great experiences!!

Tiffany Richtarski, EV Choir Director

540-825-0621 ext. 2335

trichtar@culpeperschools.org

Retired Teachers Field Trip 12-12

Secondary School Student Trip Information and Permission Form

Date of trip: 12-12-13

Destination: Best Western Hotel

Educational Objective(s): To perform for the Culpeper Retired Teachers Luncheon

Departure time from school: 11:30am Return time: 1:30pm

Nonrefundable cost to be incurred by the student: $5 transportation/lunch at restaurant

Nonrefundable cost to be incurred by the attending adult: $0

Make checks payable to: EVHS Choral Boosters

Other important information including: use of electronics, student dress, souvenir shops, supplies needed:

Students need to be dressed in their proper outfits and shoes for this performance. Students need to report to the choir room at 11:10am to be ready for the bus departure.

Students need to bring money in order to get lunch at McDonalds.

Keep the top half for your information. Return the bottom half to the appropriate teacher or staff member.

Please list any serious allergies or medical conditions of your child:

_______________________________________________________________________.

My child, ______________________________ has permission to attend the trip to Best Western in Culpeper, VA on Dec. 12, 2013.

I give prior permission for any emergency medical treatment of my child where a delay could cause significant harm to his or her health.

________________________________ __________

Parent/Guardian’s Signature Date

Parent and Emergency Contact Name__________________________ or __________________________

Phone Numbers: ________________ or ___________________ or_______________

Pearl Sample and AG Richtardson Field Trip Form 2013

Secondary School Student Trip Information and Permission Form

Date of trip: 12-20-13

Destination: Pearl Sample Elementary and AG Richardson Elementary

Educational Objective(s): To perform at Pearl Sample and AG Richardson Elementary

Departure time from school: 8:30am Return time: 2:15pm

Nonrefundable cost to be incurred by the student: 0

Nonrefundable cost to be incurred by the attending adult: 0

Make checks payable to: N/A

Other important information including: use of electronics, student dress, souvenir shops, supplies needed:

See information sheet

Keep the top half for your information. Return the bottom half to the appropriate teacher or staff member.

Please list any serious allergies or medical conditions of your child:

_______________________________________________________________________.

My child, ______________________________ has permission to attend the trip to Pearl Sample Elementary and AG Richardson Elementary in Culpeper, VA on December 20, 2013.

I give prior permission for any emergency medical treatment of my child where a delay could cause significant harm to his or her health.

________________________________ __________

Parent/Guardian’s Signature Date

Parent and Emergency Contact Name__________________________ or __________________________

Phone Numbers: ________________ or ___________________ or_______________

Farmington Field Trip Form Holiday 2013

Secondary School Student Trip Information and Permission Form

Date of trip: 12-17-13

Destination: Farmington Elementary School and Heritage Child Development Center

Educational Objective(s):To perform at Farmington Elementary School and Heritage Child Development Center

Departure time from school: 8:30am Return time: 12:30pm

Nonrefundable cost to be incurred by the student:0

Nonrefundable cost to be incurred by the attending adult:0

Make checks payable to:N/A

Other important information including: use of electronics, student dress, souvenir shops, supplies needed:

See information sheet

Keep the top half for your information. Return the bottom half to the appropriate teacher or staff member.

Please list any serious allergies or medical conditions of your child:

_______________________________________________________________________.

My child, ______________________________ has permission to attend the trip to Farmington Elementary School and Heritage Child Dev. Center in Culpeper, VA on December 17, 2013.

I give prior permission for any emergency medical treatment of my child where a delay could cause significant harm to his or her health.

________________________________ __________

Parent/Guardian’s Signature Date

Parent and Emergency Contact Name__________________________ or __________________________

Phone Numbers: ________________ or ___________________ or_______________

Concert Info and Raffle

The Eastern View High School Choir will be presenting their annual holiday concert on Thursday, Dec. 12th at 7pm. Admission is free but a suggested donation of $3 a person would be appreciated. The EVHS Choir will be holding their annual Christmas wreath silent auction at the concert. Come out and enjoy the holiday music!!!

The Eastern View High School Choir is trying to raise funds for their much needed show choir risers. These risers are needed to help our choir practice to perform and compete in upcoming events and competitions. The Choir is currently raffling off a 32GB black IPAD with retina display. Raffle tickets are $5 each. Please call Tiffany Richtarski at 540-825-06621 ext. 2335 if you are interested in a ticket. The Raffle will take place as soon as all raffle tickets have been sold. Thanks to the community for your support.

EVHS Choir Concert Dec. 12th at 7pm...

Hello,

I hope everyone has enjoyed the snow!!

As it stands right now, the choir concert scheduled for Dec. 12th will still take place at 7pm in the EVHS auditorium.

Students need to be at the school at 6pm on Thursday dressed and ready to go. Details on what to wear will be found on the EVHS Choir website.

Thanks,

Tiffany Richtarski

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Choir Wreaths... Please turn in by Dec. 6th

Thanks to everyone who decorated a choir wreath!! They are beautiful!! Please turn in all choir wreaths by Friday, Dec. 6th.
Thanks!!

December 12th choir concert information

The EVHS Holiday Concert will be held at 7:00pm on Dec. 12th. Students need to be in the choir room at 6:00pm.

Intro to Choir -
Boys- Black Pants/ white collared buttoned downed shirt/ black shoes (all provided by student)
Girls-Black Dress (provided by choir), neutral colored hose, black shoes

Women's A cappella- Black Dress (provided by choir), neutral colored hose, black shoes- red/white/green scarf

Show Choir
Girls- Purple Dress/ Silver Shoes/ hose/ silver spanky/ earrings/ (all purchased through the choir)
Boys- Grey Suit/ White Button shirt/ Purple tie/ Black shoes/ (all purchased through the choir except shoes)
Boys without suit- Black pants/ white shirt/ purple tie/ black shoes
Girls without dress- black choir dress/ flesh colored dance shoes (provided by choir) / hose (provided by student)

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