CHORALE SINGS NTL ANTHEM AT FOOTBALL GAME
Chorale will perform the National Anthem at the Homecoming Football game tomorrow, Friday, September 21, at ODAC. Students should arrive by 6:30p. We will meet in front of the stands. Wear orange! Your admission is free, just tell them at the gate and they should have your name on a list.
CHOIR BOOSTERS GENERAL MEETING
Our first-ever Olathe East Choir Boosters will hold one of two yearly general meetings on Tuesday, September 25 from 6:30-7p in the choir room. If you would like to find a way to plug in and support the newly formed OE Choir Boosters this meeting is a great opportunity to do just that. If you can't attend the meeting but would like to help email Johnna Meyer, OE Choir Boosters President johnna.meyer@royals.com.
CHOIR PATRON DRIVE STARTS NEXT WEEK
Next week we will kick-off our first fundraiser of the year, the Choir Patron Drive. The Patron Drive will give students and parents the opportunity to solicit donations to support choir at Olathe East. We will recognize our Patrons in our programs as well as on our choir website (www.oechoirs.org). Be on the lookout for a blog post and an email dedicated to information regarding the kick-off of our Choir Patron Drive. Students will bring home their Choir Patron Drive packets on Monday. Choir Patron contributions will benefit the OE Choir Boosters and individual student choir accounts.
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Monday, September 17, 2012
Reminders: week of 9/17
- Men will be excused from class from 8am - Noon. Report to the auditorium at 8a.
- Men who would like to eat Pizza must bring $5. Guys are also welcome to bring their lunch or eat in the commons during their regular lunch shift.
- FREE Men's Fest T-shirts will arrive today at 11am. They will be available in-class or after school. Men should wear their tshirts to school tomorrow for Men's Fest. Guys may also pick up their shirts before school tomorrow morning.
- All men are responsible for communicating with their teachers regarding any work they will miss as a result of their absence.
- Concert Attire Forms are due Wednesday along with payment
- Forms are available for download on Charms
- Checks should be made payable to Olathe East High School
- Checks or cash in an envelope should be stapled or clipped to the form before they are turned in
- Be sure to review the information on the form to ensure that you are ordering the correct concert attire for your ensemble
- If payment arrangements are needed please notate those on the back of the Concert Attire Form or email Cates: dcatesoe@olatheschools.org
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Update: Thursday, September 13
OE Choir Students & Parents,
As we progress through the school year planning our schedules carefully becomes more and more important. Various concerts, performances and fun choir events will be here before you know it. Congrats to our Madrigal Singers for a great first performance last Friday's home football game! Also, thanks to everyone who attended the All-Choir Ice Cream Social and the parents who helped put the event together.
Now that we have a few weeks under our belt each choir is progressing nicely. Remember: our level of focus, participation and enthusiasm during rehearsal directly impacts the quality of our performance. Our goal is 100% of us giving 100%!
Peace.
Cates
Reminders:
OE AREA MEN'S FEST - THIS TUESDAY!
Tuesday, September 18, OE will host the men from the choirs of CT and PT for our OE Area Men's Fest. All of our male singers will be excused from classes from 8a-Noon. Pizza will be served at the conclusion of the festival. Any OE men wishing to eat Pizza must bring $5 and turn it in to Cates or Mrs. Holthus by Monday, September 17. Men may also choose to bring their lunch or eat during their lunch shift in the cafeteria. All men are responsible for communicating with their teachers regarding work they will miss related to their absence.
ALL-DISTRICT/ALL-STATE PREP
Those students (10-12th grade) wishing to prepare for the All-District/State Choir audition must attend 1-2 prep sessions before and/or after school each week. Sessions will take place before and after-school. We will select our 20 singers to send to the auditions in class on October 11. Preparation is key to your success.
Cates
CONCERT ATTIRE FORMS & PAYMENT
The Concert Attire Forms were sent home last week. Forms are due back by September 19 along with payment. Checks made payable to Olathe East High School or cash in a sealed envelope notated with the student name and amount should be stapled to each form.- Men needed to do a tux trade may do so without cost.
- Men will not be wearing the "mandarin collar" tux shirt. Each male singer (in a choir wearing a tux) must purchase a new straight collar tux shirt.
- If you would like payment arrangements made for concert attire please contact Cates: dcatesoe@olatheschools.org.
OE AREA MEN'S FEST - THIS TUESDAY!
Tuesday, September 18, OE will host the men from the choirs of CT and PT for our OE Area Men's Fest. All of our male singers will be excused from classes from 8a-Noon. Pizza will be served at the conclusion of the festival. Any OE men wishing to eat Pizza must bring $5 and turn it in to Cates or Mrs. Holthus by Monday, September 17. Men may also choose to bring their lunch or eat during their lunch shift in the cafeteria. All men are responsible for communicating with their teachers regarding work they will miss related to their absence.
ALL-DISTRICT/ALL-STATE PREP
Those students (10-12th grade) wishing to prepare for the All-District/State Choir audition must attend 1-2 prep sessions before and/or after school each week. Sessions will take place before and after-school. We will select our 20 singers to send to the auditions in class on October 11. Preparation is key to your success.
KMEA STATE MIDDLE LEVEL HONOR CHOIR AUDITIONS FOR FRESHMAN
Freshmen students have the opportunity to audition for the Kansas Music Educators middle level state honor choir. Parents just need to send $5 (cash or check payable to Olathe East) with their child to Mrs. Holthus and we will make a recording of the student singing “Dona Nobis Pacem,” which we have been working on in class. All recordings must be done and postmarked by Oct. 5th, so I’m encouraging the kids to schedule a time to record as soon as they are ready!
"LIKE" US ON FACEBOOK
In addition to our new website we have also launched a new facebook page. Be sure to like the Olathe East Choirs page. (not requried)
OECHOIRS.ORG TRACKS PAGE
Our new website features a TRACKS page. The TRACKS page houses recordings and rehearsal tracks for songs we currently preparing. While not every piece will have track we will post as many tracks and recordings as possible. You will need a user name and password to access the page:
Username: oe
Password: hawks
COMING SOON
For a list of upcoming events check our the Choir Calendar of Events on the home page of www.oechoirs.org.
"LIKE" US ON FACEBOOK
In addition to our new website we have also launched a new facebook page. Be sure to like the Olathe East Choirs page. (not requried)
OECHOIRS.ORG TRACKS PAGE
Our new website features a TRACKS page. The TRACKS page houses recordings and rehearsal tracks for songs we currently preparing. While not every piece will have track we will post as many tracks and recordings as possible. You will need a user name and password to access the page:
Username: oe
Password: hawks
COMING SOON
For a list of upcoming events check our the Choir Calendar of Events on the home page of www.oechoirs.org.
Saturday, September 8, 2012
All-Choir Ice Cream Social
Just a quick reminder about the All-Choir Ice Cream Social coming up this Wednesday, September 12 at 6:30p in the OE Commons. Students can purchase tickets for $5.00 from their class rep before and after class. All choir members and their families are encouraged to attend.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Peace.
Cates
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Update: Monday, September 4
OE Choir Students & Parents:
Welcome to the Hawk Choir eNote, our weekly choir blog update! Mrs. Holthus and I will work to use the blog update to include important OE Choir news in each blog update. Please skim each update for information that is important to you or your student. If you have questions please feel free to email us: Cates: dcatesoe@olatheschools.org, Mrs. Holthus: jholthusoe@olatheschools.org, Mrs. Willbanks: jwillbanksoe@olatheschools.org.
Peace.
Cates
CHOIR CONTRACTS: DUE THIS WEEK
The OE Choir Contract, sent home last week, is due back this week for 50 points.
CONCERT ATTIRE FORM AND PAYMENT
The Concert Attire Form will be sent home this week (sent with each student and posted online). Please review the items that you will need to complete your concert uniform and make the necessary payments. REMEMBER: payment arrangements can be made but must be communicated to Cates or Mrs. Holthus ASAP.
MADRIGALS SINGS ANTHEM AT HOME OPENER FOOTBALL GAME
Madrigal Singers will perform the National Anthem at this Friday's home football game. Wear spirit wear and arrive at 6:15p. See you there!
ALL-CHOIR ICE CREAM SOCIAL: GET YOUR TICKETS!
The first-ever All-Choir Ice Cream Social will take place Wednesday, September 12, in the OE Commons. Tickets are $5.00 and may be purchased during class. All choir members and their families are encouraged to attend. Each person planning to attend (and have ice cream) must purchase a ticket.
CHOIR WEBSITE HAS GONE LIVE! www.oechoirs.org
Our brand new choir website has been published. The site is currently "under construction" but has some basic information. Check it out!
COMING SOON
Welcome to the Hawk Choir eNote, our weekly choir blog update! Mrs. Holthus and I will work to use the blog update to include important OE Choir news in each blog update. Please skim each update for information that is important to you or your student. If you have questions please feel free to email us: Cates: dcatesoe@olatheschools.org, Mrs. Holthus: jholthusoe@olatheschools.org, Mrs. Willbanks: jwillbanksoe@olatheschools.org.
Peace.
Cates
CHOIR CONTRACTS: DUE THIS WEEK
The OE Choir Contract, sent home last week, is due back this week for 50 points.
CONCERT ATTIRE FORM AND PAYMENT
The Concert Attire Form will be sent home this week (sent with each student and posted online). Please review the items that you will need to complete your concert uniform and make the necessary payments. REMEMBER: payment arrangements can be made but must be communicated to Cates or Mrs. Holthus ASAP.
MADRIGALS SINGS ANTHEM AT HOME OPENER FOOTBALL GAME
Madrigal Singers will perform the National Anthem at this Friday's home football game. Wear spirit wear and arrive at 6:15p. See you there!
ALL-CHOIR ICE CREAM SOCIAL: GET YOUR TICKETS!
The first-ever All-Choir Ice Cream Social will take place Wednesday, September 12, in the OE Commons. Tickets are $5.00 and may be purchased during class. All choir members and their families are encouraged to attend. Each person planning to attend (and have ice cream) must purchase a ticket.
CHOIR WEBSITE HAS GONE LIVE! www.oechoirs.org
Our brand new choir website has been published. The site is currently "under construction" but has some basic information. Check it out!
COMING SOON
National Anthem @ Football vs. ONW
September 7 - CBAC – 6:45p - Madrigal Singers
All-Choir Ice Cream Social
September 12 - 6:30p – OE Commons
Students and parents welcome. $5 ticket required.
East Area Men’s Festival
September 18 - 8am – Noon - Male singers from grade 6-12
National Anthem @ Football vs. SMW
September 21 - ODAC – 6:45p – Chorale
General Choir Boosters Meeting
September 25 - 6:30-7p – Choir Room – All parents welcome
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