Entertainment Book Sale

In an effort to get one more fundraiser for individual student accounts we kicked off an Entertainment Book Fundraiser on Friday. 

Below are the terms for the fundraiser:

• Students are NOT required to participate
• Sale Begins - December 14
• Sale End - January 4th
• Students will be able to offer buyers a 2 for 1 special - for every One book someone buys, they will receive another book free of charge.
• The books sell for $30 dollars
• Individual student profit it $15 per $30 sale
• Books may be sold to out-of-town customers online.  A book specific to their community will be sent to them.  Students will STILL receive one free KC book for their out-of-town sale (not an additional out-of-town book)
• Payment and delivery process (excluding out-of-town sales):
• Students will collect payment for the sale upfront
• Students will turn-in money to the director
• Students will be issued books
• Students will deliver books

Questions?
Contact Cates: dcatesoe@olatheschools.org or Mrs. Holthus: jholthusoe@olatheschools.org

HAPPY SELLING!

Reminder:  There is a $200 New York Trip Payment Due on January 11.

Kansas All-State Choir Results!

Congrats to our OE All-State Choir members:

Nikolas Andrews
Joy Donnelly
Sam Edwards
Luke Harbur
Adam Holthus
Grant Johnso
Marshall Monrad
Monica Sigler
Viktoria Sterkhova

Alternate:
Anna Elliott

For the full list:
http://www.ksmea.org/hschoir/

Update: December 11, 2012

OE Choir Students & Parents:

A HUGE congrats to ALL of our choirs for OUTSTANDING Winter Spectacular performances.  Each ensemble performed with artistry and musicality.  We are proud of you!

Peace.
Cates & Mrs. Holthus

ADOPT-A-FAMILY
OE Choirs have been collecting in class to make a contribution to over 30 Olathe East families who are in need or homeless this holiday season. We will continue to collect through finals.  Funds collected will be given to the OE Administration to distribute those in need.

PATRONS
We have wrapped up the OE Choir Patron Drive.  We are still processing many of the checks and forms.  We hope to send out a statement of Patron Drive results  and post our most current patron list on the choir website before winter break.

NEW YORK TRIP CONFIRMATION
Students and parents who showed an interested in going on next year's trip to New York City will receive a confirmation email by next week.

PAYMENT REMINDER:  The first payment for the New York Trip is due January 11.  

NATIONAL ANTHEM @ HOME BASKETBALL GAMES
To sign-up to perform the National Anthem at a home girls or boys basketball game (individuals or small groups) you must perform for Cates or Mrs. Holthus.  Once you have been cleared you may use the link below to sign-up for a game:
NATL ANTHEM @ BASKETBALL SIGN-UP

CHOIR CALENDAR UPDATED
There have been a few date changes and additions to the online calendar of events for second semester.  Please take a moment to glance over the calendar: www.oechoirs.org

GET OE CHOIR GEAR
www.oechoirs.org will soon offer a link to purchase Olathe East Choir Gear: polos, sweatshirts, coffee mugs etc.  To access the link now: CLICK HERE  Currently the selection is limited to a few items.  Submit your ideas by using the wishlist link located at the top of the page.

Update: November 29

OE Choir Students & Parents,

The next three weeks are PACKED with lots of activities--concerts, family events, parties, homework, prep for finals and MORE.  I encourage each singer and parent to pay extra attention to announcements made during rehearsals, blog updates and emails.  Being well informed will allow you to truly enjoy this busy, but fun, time of year!

Peace.
Cates

PATRON DRIVE ENDS FRIDAY
Our Choir Patron Drive ends Friday, November 30.  Patron contributions may be collected at any time during the year.  The Patron Drive is simply a time when we emphasize collecting contributions and offer students prizes for being a top collector.  Funds turned in after November 30 will still be credited to individual students, however, students will not be eligible for the prize program.  Student goal: $100. All monies over $100 are credited to student choir accounts.  CLICK HERE to download and print additional Patron Forms.

NYC TRIP COMMITMENT FORM DUE FRIDAY
All students interested in going on next year's trip to New York City must submit the electronic TRIP COMMITMENT FORM by November 30.  To download the trip information sheet CLICK HERE.


UNIFORM NEEDS:  LAST CALL
Any students that need additional items or adjustments made to uniforms need to communicate with Cates or Mrs. Holthus by tomorrow.  

BELLE CHANSON, HAWK MEN, ORANGE & BLUE REHEARSALS
BC, HM and O & B will have the following rehearsals in prep for our December 6th concert:

• Monday, December 3, 3:15-4:15p with Jr. Hawks in the auditorium
• Thursday, December 6, During ART with Band and Orchestra in the auditorium

Attendance will be taken at both rehearsals for extra credit.

WINTER SPECTACULAR CONCERTS
The OE Music Department will present their series of winter concerts starting next week:

• December 6, Belle Chanson, Hawk Men, Orange & Blue Singers and Jr. Hawks with beginning bands and orchestras
• December 11, Armonizzare, Madrigals and Chorale with advanced orchestras
• December 13, Advanced Band and Percussion

CHOIR CALENDAR

The most current calendar for choir events is housed on the home page of www.oechoirs.org.  For details click the event name.

Happy Thanksgiving!

OE Choir Students & Parents:

I hope Thanksgiving Break provides you with an opportunity to spend time with friends and family, reflect the things for which you are grateful and to EAT!

Mrs. Holthus and I are proud to be your choir teachers and thankful for all of the hard work and effort you put forth to make choir at Olathe East AWESOME!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Peace.

Cates

Update: November 14, 2013

OE Choir Students and Parents:
Musical auditions, District/State Auditions, 100 Years of Broadway, Prep for our Holiday concerts (oh yeah...and all that homework)...needless to say this is a busy time for choirs at Olathe East.  During these busy times we all have to work to stay organized and focused.  Keep track of your responsibilities   Put the most urgent and most difficult things at the top of your to-do list.  Once you get those things out of the way you'll feel much better!

Peace.
Cates

"100 YEARS OF B'WAY" OPENS TOMORROW!
The Musical Theatre Rep class will be presenting a revue "100 Years of Broadway" tomorrow 11/15 and Friday 11/16 at 7:30p in the Drama Theater.  The show features tons of great Broadway favorites and, this year, a live band!  To reserve your tickets visit: www.oetheatre.com

MEN--BRING BACK YOUR PANTS!
If you purchased new tux pants this year the hem needs to be complete.  Our seamstress only tacked them for our fall concert.  Please bring your pants back (clearly marked with your name) so the hem can be completed.

OTHER CONCERT ATTIRE NEEDS/CHANGES
If you need any additional items or need changes made to your concert attire please see Cates ASAP so we can address the issues in time for our next performance.

NEW YORK CITY TRIP
Info related to next year's trip to New York City was passed out in class this week.  All students currently in choir at OE are invited (but not required) to go on the trip.  Those wishing to attend the trip must complete an online Trip Commitment Form by November 30.

NYC INFO
NYC COMMITMENT FORM

PATRON DRIVE
The Choir Patron Drive will end on Friday, November 30.  Additional Patron Forms are available on the home page of www.oechoirs.org or CLICK HERE.  Funds over $100 will be applied to individual student choir accounts (which can be used to pay for trip or other choir expenses).  Due to a change in the way we run finances the current individual choir account balance on Charms will only reflect monies deposited or earned last year.  We hope to include Patron contributions after the drive is complete.

For a complete list of Olathe East Choir Events visit www.oechoirs.org

Congrats OE All-District Choir Members!

OE Choir Students & Parents!

First, Mrs. Holthus and I would like to extend a HUGE thank-you to all of the parents and students who helped in one way or another as OE hosted the NEKMEA All-District/All-State Auditions.  Countless teachers, parents and audition participants were extremely complimentary of our facility and how we ran our auditions!

In addition to being outstanding hosts our audition-ers ROCKED!  Each of our audition participants represented Olathe East with CLASS!  Congrats to the following students who will participate in the 2012 Northeast Kansas All-District Choir:

Nikolas	Andrews
Collin	Christensen
Arthur	Clifford
Joy	Donnelly
Sam	Edwards
Anna	Elliot
Luke	Harbur
Adam	Holthus
Grant	Johns
Kelsey	Knecht
Angela	Li
Kierra	McKevery
Marshall	Monrad
Kelley	Sharp
Monia	Sigler
Viktoria	Sterkhova
Chris	Strange

A complete list of All-District Choir participants will be available soon at www.neksmea.org.

I am so proud to be your director!  Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication!

Happy Monday!
Cates