NEWS OF NOTE
Updated 8/19/08

 

2008-09 Calendar

Click here to view and print the PDF

 

The website has a new look!

In response to the feedback received during last year's survey, we've revamped the site. All of the features you have come to rely on are still here - hopefully just a little easier to find!

Some pages are still under construction while we update links and add an alumni page.

Need help finding something? Contact the Webmaster.

 

 

Boosters' Corner
Updated 8/19/08

 

Gearing up for 2008-09!

The wheels are starting to turn and the school year will soon be upon us. As we get closer, and especially in the early weeks of the school year, be sure to visit the website and the Choral Boosters page often for the latest news and information.

Thank you to everyone who has stepped forward to volunteer for wardrobe pick-up and the Ice Cream Social, as well as for the coming year.

 

Only three Executive Board positions remain!

Now is your chance to get involved in Choral Boosters. Volunteer sign-up sheets will be included in student packets this fall, and you can also print one from the Choral Boosters page.

There are still three positions to be filled:

Choral Festival Co-chair (2 positions)

Spirit Gear Chair

Photography/Videography Co-chair (2 positions)

Interested? Read the position descriptions on the Choral Boosters page, and contact Kathy Morgan to get involved.

 

Vocal Jazz Camp

Vocal Jazz CampAugust 26, 27, and 28 (Tues., Weds., & Thurs.)
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. each day
08-09 Vocal Jazz Ensemble Only

All members of the Vocal Jazz ensemble are going to perform at the VMEA Conference on Friday, November 21, at The Homestead Resort in Hot Springs, Va. To prepare for this major endeavor, all members of the ensemble are expected to attend our Vocal Jazz Camp rehearsals the week before school begins. Students should bring a lunch, pencils, and water bottles.

Vocal Jazz Students Please Note: Vocal Jazz will start on the first day of school at 6:25 a.m. We will then meet each Red Day from 6:25 to 7:15 a.m., just like last year. There will be at least four evening rehearsals during first quarter in preparation for our November performance.

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Choir Wardrobe Pick-Up

Thursday, August 28, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday, August 29, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Choir Classroom

Make more time for singing — pick up your choir costume before school starts! Two convenient pick-up times are scheduled. Come on Friday, and you can enjoy the Ice Cream Social immediately afterward (see below).

Students must complete, sign, and turn in a Wardrobe Rental Agreement and a $35.00 costume rental fee. The fee will be collected when the students pick up their wardrobe items. Students who are in more than one ensemble will have a fee for each ensemble.

Click here for the Wardrobe Rental Agreement

Parents: We need volunteers to help. Please contact Kathy Morgan if you are available to help out (E-mail:president@herndonchoir.comor phone: 703-406-8816).

Special thanks go to Anne Vandenberg for her hard work this summer in coordinating the choir wardrobe inventory and distribution.

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Back-to-School Ice Cream Social

Ice Cream SocialFriday, August 29
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
HHS Cafeteria

After a long, hot summer, an Ice Cream Social is the perfect way to get reacquainted with choir friends and meet new and freshman Stinger Singers! We will gather in the cafeteria immediately following the Friday afternoon wardrobe pick-up.

Don't miss this cool event! There could be door prizes!

Parents: Volunteers are needed to help set up and clean up. Coolers also are needed. Please contact Kathy Morgan if you are available to help out (E-mail: president@herndonchoir.com or phone: 703-406-8816).

Thanks to Julie Frederickson and Kristy Freeman for planning and coordinating this fun event.

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2008 Honors Choir Auditions

Saturday, October 4
Longwood University, Farmville, Va.
Open to seniors only

Students who are selected will attend the Honors Choir Festival from November 20 to 22 at The Homestead Resort in Hot Springs, Va., and perform in a concert on Saturday, November 22. The festival is held in conjunction with the Virginia Music Educators Association (VMEA) annual conference.

The audition piece is "I attempt from love's sickness to fly," by Henry Purcell. Students interested in auditioning should start practicing their voice part now. The printable music and practice tracks are available at http://www.vcda.net/honorschoir.htm. Click on "Downloads Section."

To apply, give Ms. Van Slyke your completed Student Application Form and the $12.00 application fee. Make checks payable to "Herndon High School." Application Deadline: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 (second day of school).

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