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Winter Choir Concert - 12/7/2017

11/29/2017

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​H.B. Choirs Winter Concert
Thursday, December 7th, 2017

Free Admission - Please Invite All Friends and Family to Attend!
Who: ALL Chorus Students at H.B. du Pont M.S.  This is a mandatory and graded (summative) event!
When: 6:00pm Student Call Time, 7:00pm Concert
Where: John Dickinson H.S. Auditorium - 1801 Milltown Rd, Wilmington, DE 19808 - https://goo.gl/maps/cwZNuhvUDEC2
Wear: Student Attire is our Formal Concert Dress
 
Women
  • Plain black dress pants or long black skirt (at least knee length)
  • Plain white dress shirt/blouse (no exposed shoulders)
  • Black dress flats or low-heeled shoes (no sneakers)
  • Black socks, black tights, or flesh-tone pantyhose
Men
  • Plain black dress pants (please no jeans!)
  • Plain white collared dress shirt and white/black necktie
  • Plain black non-athletic dress shoes (no sneakers) and black socks.

All Students may add one (1) festive accessory to their wardrobe (e.g. Santa Hat, winter scarf, holiday tie, elf ears)

We are a team and we want to look as good as we sound on stage!  Please make sure you have your uniform ironed and ready by December 6th (before the concert date)!  
 
Chaperones: I will need 5 additional parent chaperones to assist with the concert between the times of 6:00pm-8:15pm. If you are interested in helping please let me know via email or phone call.
 
I am looking forward to a great show!
Sincerely, Andrew Trites. Choral Director
andrew.trites@redclay.k12.de.us
302-239-3420
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Thanksgiving Update

11/20/2017

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Happy Thanksgiving, Choir Family!
It's hard to believe it is already Thanksgiving Break.  I hope everyone has time to relax and enjoy some quality time with friends and family this week.  Here's what is coming up after the break for us:
Chamber Choir (Activity Block MW Only) - November 30th - Red Clay C.S.D. Choral Festival
The concert starts at 7:00pm at John Dickinson H.S.  Chamber Choir is required to attend this graded and adjudicated performance.  All other students and families are invited and encouraged to attend as audience members.
December 7th - ALL STUDENTS - Winter Concert - John Dickinson H.S. - 7:00pm
This is a mandatory performance for all 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade H.B. Chorus Students!  Please make sure you have your uniform in order.  Remember... you may add one festive item (e.g. Santa Hat, winter scarf, holiday tie, etc.) to this uniform.
Chaperones: I could use about 4-5 parents chaperones for the concert.  These parents should be able to arrive about 5:45pm to help set up the auditorium before our students arrive.  Please let me know if you are able and willing to help! 
Choir Uniform - Women: Plain black dress pants or long black skirt (at least knee length), Plain white dress shirt/blouse (no exposed shoulders), Black dress flats or low-heeled shoes (no sneakers), Black socks, black tights, or beige pantyhose
Choir Uniform - Men: Plain black dress pants (please no jeans!), Plain white collared dress shirt and necktie, Plain black non-athletic dress shoes (no sneakers) and black socks.
Congratulations Festival for Women's Voices Participants!
Check out the photos and videos of our 11 ladies who participated in Festival for Women's Voices, now on the Gallery page of our website: hbmsmusic.
Jr. All-State Singers
Mythili Satheesh and Ella Taylor have been named to the Jr. All-State Chorus!  Congrats to all 6 ladies from H.B. who auditioned on their hard work, preparation, and courage... You represented us well on Saturday!
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Please let me know if you have any questions.  Thank you for your continued support of the H.B. Choral Program and our wonderful students!
 
Sincerely,
 
Andrew Trites
andrew.trites@redclay.k12.de.us
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HB Choir Updates - 11/12/17

11/12/2017

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Grades
I have just finished updating grades from our video tests on Thursday, November 9th.  I am missing video submissions from a large number of students so we will have re-take opportunities in class on Monday and Tuesday during the last 15 minutes of each exploratory period.  7th and 8th Grade Students, if you need additional time please make an appointment with your group to come to the choir room during lunch this week.

Men Only Aloud - Registration Due TOMORROW
Last reminder that Men Only Aloud Registration is due tomorrow.  This all-day event occurs on January 25th, costs $40, and is available to any interested 6th, 7th, or 8th grade gentlemen from H.B. choirs!  Please let me know if you have any questions... This is a FANTASTIC opportunity for our men to enjoy singing with guys from all across the state.

Chamber Choir (Activity Block MW) - November 30th - Red Clay C.S.D. Choral Festival
I will be sending home information on Wednesday about this event.  The concert starts at 7:00pm at John Dickinson H.S.  Chamber Choir is required to attend this graded and adjudicated performance.

December 7th - ALL STUDENTS - Winter Concert - John Dickinson H.S. - 7:00pm
This is a mandatory performance for all 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade H.B. Chorus Students!  Please make sure you have your uniform in order.  Remember... you may add one festive item (e.g. Santa Hat, winter scarf, holiday tie, etc.) to this uniform.

Choir Uniform - Women
  • Plain black dress pants or long black skirt (at least knee length)
  • Plain white dress shirt/blouse (no exposed shoulders)
  • Black dress flats or low-heeled shoes (no sneakers)
  • Black socks, black tights, or beige pantyhose
Choir Uniform - Men
  • Plain black dress pants (please no jeans!)
  • Plain white collared dress shirt and necktie
  • Plain black non-athletic dress shoes (no sneakers) and black socks.

Please let me know if you have any questions.  Thank you for your continued support of the H.B. Choral Program and our wonderful students!

Sincerely,

Andrew Trites
andrew.trites@redclay.k12.de.us
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HB Chorus Update: 11-3-2017

11/3/2017

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This Week With HB Chorus



11/07 - Choice Open House Night: Click Here to Confirm Your Student's Availability for Choice Night!  Call Times are: Chamber at 6, Cantabile at 6:15, and Men's Choir at 6:30.  All students will be done no later than 7:50pm.  Please wear your Green Music T-Shirt or another H.B. Spirit Shirt and blue jeans for this event.11/09 - Festival for Women's Voices: Participants received sheet music in class today.  Please review the music on Schoology and contact Mr. Trites if you have issues with the mp3 files.  More info coming on Monday!11/11 - University of Delaware Schola Cantorum Concert (optional): Come see University of Delaware's Dr. Cottrell conduct Durufle's Requiem and some classical spirituals including Ain't a That a Good News and Elijah Rock! Singers in the ensemble include Mr. Trites, his fiance, and Ms. Nolan (UD Practicum Student Teacher). This is an optional and ticketed event.  Ticket and Concert Info Can Be Found at: http://www.music.udel.edu/news-events/events/Pages/schola-cantorum.aspxComing Soon to the HB Choir Room....11/13 - DATE CHANGE - Real Men Aloud Registration Due: This is a prestigious event for invited 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Men!  H.B. can only send a limited number of participants so please submit your registration form and money ASAP.11/18 - Jr. All-State Chorus Auditions: Keep Practicing!11/30 - Chamber Choir Sings for Red Clay C.S.D. Choral Festival: Chamber Choir will be performing for the Red Clay C.S.D. Middle School Choral Festival at John Dickinson H.S.!12/7 - Winter Concert: All Students: Our Mandatory Winter Concert is on December 7th @ John Dickinson H.S.!  Don't forget to get your uniform in order: Women
  • Plain black dress pants or long black skirt (at least knee length)
  • Plain white dress shirt/blouse (no exposed shoulders)
  • Black dress flats or low-heeled shoes (no sneakers)
  • Black socks, black tights, or beige pantyhose
Men
  • Plain black dress pants (please no jeans!)
  • Plain white collared dress shirt and white/black necktie
  • Plain black non-athletic dress shoes (no sneakers) and black socks.


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Enjoy your weekend students, parents, and families!

Sincerely,

Andrew Trites
andrew.trites@redclay.k12.de.us
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