Notations – October 25, 2020
Virtual Song-Writing Workshop for HS Students – Sat, 11/7
Parents for Choral Arts (PCA) and the Oakton Chorus Boosters are co-sponsoring a virtual Song Writing Workshop for high school students with experts Jeremy Ragsdale & Harrison de Wolfe.
- Visit: https://www.southlakeschorus.org/calendar/songwriting-production-workshop/ for details regarding what this event will offer and
- Register for this amazing enrichment opportunity!
There is a cap of 200 students for this workshop and we are advertising it across 4 counties! So, Do NOT DELAY securing your spot!
Audition Update for Senior Honors Choir
Review the updated info (link below) thoroughly, even if you’ve already read it, because YOU NEED TO KNOW THEM.
Senior Honors Choir information
Virtual Broadway Night: Screen & Stage
The Kickoff/Reveal virtual meeting for HS students
- When: This Thursday, 10/29 at 8pm.
- Who: All students that have submitted a BWN audition and/or a BWN leadership application form
- What: Google Meet logistics will be sent to you separately.
The Elementary School/ Middle School meeting will take place earlier that same evening.
Registrations Due this Saturday, 10/31
- If you have submitted an audition, please be sure to complete the registration process NOW or by 10/31
- Register here.
Virtual Rehearsals begin in November
- Attendance is required
- Rehearsal Schedule and Any Changes to it:
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- WATCH OUT FOR COMMUNICATIONS: emails, Notations, etc.
- Also, regularly check our website page: Broadway Night Info Link
Parent Volunteers Needed
- We need ALL PARENTS of the students who are part of the show.
- If you are interested in playing a volunteer leadership role, please email broadwaynight@southlakeschorus.org ASAP.
The Co-chairs for this year’s Broadway Night are parents of current Seniors and are looking for parents of younger students to take on more of a leadership role this year in order to transition more smoothly into a chair position for next year.
BWN Contact Info
- Any creative/production questions: contact Rita Gigliotti at ragigliotti@fcps.edu
- All other inquiries: contact BWN Co-Chairs at broadwaynight@southlakeschorus.org
PCA Membership & Fundraising Campaign 2020-2021
Please consider investing in the unique and valuable programs and opportunities the SLHS Chorus could offer to your students, as they would reap the benefits for years to come!
PCA Membership: For parents and guardians of current Chorus students
Join PCA today if you have not yet done so!
Friends & Family Membership: Students will send out letters to their friends and families, asking for their support for the SLHS Choral program and share the link:
Corporate Sponsorship: Contact Eric Johnson at Membership@SouthLakesChorus.org, if you know of any businesses that may be interested in being a PCA corporate sponsorship:
- local restaurants, retailers, or service providers
- Your employer
- Your own business
More Ways to Support the Choral Program
We are looking for a few parent volunteers to support Mrs. Gigliotti and the Chairs. And our most urgent needs are for:
- Social Media Manager (post on our SM weekly)
- Grant Writer: Assist with writing requests for funding from various sources
- Friends & Family Letter Campaign: Guide students through campaign to write (email/snail mail) to their friends and family requesting donations in Nov/Dec.
- Restaurant Night Coordinator: Contact local restaurants to set up dates for fundraising where we get a portion of sales for specific nights.
Please reply to President@SouthLakesChorus.org to learn more about these jobs or other ways you can help out.
Forms are Due Now!
If you have already submitted all required forms below, THANK YOU!
But if you have NOT done so, please take care of them TODAY!
Required Forms
Digital Consent: Parental Consent Form
- Required for All SLHS Students
- So that your child can use the technology resources we have for instruction
- Complete and Submit online
Emergency Care Form: PDF Fillable Form
- Complete/Print/Sign and
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- Send 1 copy to the School (Required for ALL SLHS Students)
- Scan/Email 1 copy to mosprague@fcps.edu (Required for ALL Chorus Students for Chorus Dept. Use)
Consent to Share/Free-Reduced Lunch Application:
- Free and Reduced Lunch Application – English (pdf)
- Free and Reduced Lunch Application – Spanish (pdf)
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- For students receiving Free/Reduced Fee Lunch
- Complete/Print/Sign and Send it to the School
Opt-Out Form: The 2020-2021 Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy, and Related Rights and Opt-Out Forms
- This will be important to our virtual performances since they will be shared on the web
- All SLHS students & their parents/guardians should review the Information Booklet
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- Scroll down to the 9-12 Forms Section.
- The information booklet and Opt-Out Forms are available in 8 different languages.
- Read the booklet.
- If you object to your child’s participation in any or all of the activities listed,
- Complete/Print/Sign and Return the appropriate Opt-Out Form(s) to the School.
- Scroll down to the 9-12 Forms Section.
For all SLHS forms and further details: https://southlakeshs.fcps.edu/opening-packet
Parents: Please Join “Remind”
Remind is a Free text-based service that provides reminders to upcoming assignments and events.
To subscribe, text @weluvmuzik to the number 81010 as shown below:
Recording & Slide Show of Back to Chorus Night
- Recording: Back to Chorus Night 2020 Playback
- Slide Show: Back to Chorus Night 2020
Important Dates for Chirus
THIS WEEK: | ||
Mon, 11/16 – Sat, 11/21 | BWN Rehearsals (communicated via text messages) |
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Fri, 11/20 | 7:30 pm (Zoom) | Family Fun/Game Night (via Zoom) Registration Info: see Virtual Trivia Nights link above |
Sat, 11/21 | 1:00 – 2:30 pm | Chorus Swag Bags Pick-up Day |
NEXT WEEK: | ||
Mon, 11/23 - | BWN Rehearsals (communicated via text messages) | |
Wed, 11/25 – Fri, 11/27 | Thanksgiving Holiday: No School | |
UPCOMING: | ||
Wed, 12/16 | 7:00 pm | First Virtual Concert |
Fri, 12/18 | 7:30 pm (Zoom) | Family Fun/Game Night (via Zoom) Registration Info: see Virtual Trivia Nights link above |
Enrichment Opportunities
D.C. al Fine CHORAL CONDUCTING WORKSHOPS
This year, D.C. al Fine is offering conducting workshops for different experience levels ONLINE.
And their Workshops include master classes with conductors you will love to work with, including:
- Edith Copley
- Hilary Apfelstadt
- John Irving
- McKenna Senson
- Bill Podolski
- And more TBA
Please visit: DC al Fine Conducting Workshops for more information.
Virtual HS Bell Schedule
TIME | MONDAYS |
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Morning | * Intervention/Enrichment: Select students scheduled for synchronous instruction based on need * Independent Work: Tasks assigned by classroom teachers |
Afternoon | * Student Independent Work * Teacher planning and professional development |
TIME | Tuesdays & Thursdays | Wednesdays & Fridays |
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8:10-9:30 | Period 1 (Bella Voce) | Period 2 (Select Treble) |
9:45-11:05 | Period 3 (Seahawk Chorale) | Period 4 |
11:15-11:50 | Lunch | Lunch |
12:00-1:20 | Period 5 | Period 6 |
1:35-2:55 | Period 7 (Chamber Singers) | Period 8 (Seahawk Camerata) |
SLHS Choral Director
Rita Gigliotti, RAGigliotti@fcps.edu
Parents for Choral Arts (PCA)
Parents for Choral Arts is a 501(C)(3) non-profit booster organization supporting the South Lakes High School Choral Department. Federal Tax ID: 26-3487105
- PCA Online Membership Form: Join PCA
- Friends & Family Online Membership Form: Friends & Family
2020-21 PCA Board Members:
President | Susan Sather | president@southlakeschorus.org |
Vice President | Eric Johnson | vicepresident@southlakeschorus.org |
Secretary | Heather Smith | secretary@southlakeschorus.org |
Treasurer | Ray van Hilst | treasurer@southlakeschorus.org |
Member at Large | Amy Guerber | member-at-large@southlakeschorus.org |
Member at Large | Stephanie Hando | member-at-large@southlakeschorus.org |
Webmaster | Ray van Hilst | webmaster@southlakeschorus.org |
Broadway Night | Juliana Carter | broadwaynight@southlakeschorus.org |
Broadway Night | Amy Guerber | broadwaynight@southlakeschorus.org |
Membership | Eric Johnson | membership@southlakeschorus.org |
Admin Assistant | Mitsuyo Sprague | assistant@southlakeschorus.org mosprague@fcps.edu |