Children's Choir: St. Matthew Catholic School of San Mateo, CA

Children's Choir

for students in third, fourth, and fifth grades at St. Matthew School
Experience the joy of making music together with others who also love to sing!

Our choir singing at the Giants' game; April, 2007

Click Here for Children's Choir Registration Form (pdf)

Rehearsals:

Every THURSDAY; 7:45-8:20 a.m. in the auditorium starting Sept 11^th

Director:

Mrs. Barbara Varian Barrett; Music/Choral Director K-8
2007 NPM Music Educator of the Year
Read Mrs. Barrett's bio
Phone: 343-1373; x. 142 or
send Mrs. Barrett an email.

CHOIR CALENDAR 2008-09:

(Performances scheduled so far; some are optional*)

Sept. 11 - First rehearsal on the stage!
Oct. 19 - Sunday Family Mass* 10:45 am
Nov. 21 - Friday Mass on Special Someone's Day; 10:00 a.m.
Dec tba - sing at Sunrise Community across the street from St. Matt's
Jan. 25 - Sunday Mass/Catholic Schools Week 10:45 a.m.
Feb. 25 - Ash Wednesday Mass 10:30 a.m.
April 5 - Sunday Mass Family Mass 10:45 am
April-May - Giants Game (sing the National Anthem on field!) tba
May 2 -First Communion 10:00 a.m. (Saturday)
May 14 - Annual Spring Choral Concert; 7:00 p.m.
June 3 -Mass/ Graduation- 5:30 p.m.

Choir Outfit:

Please have by October 19 Mass, if possible.

Vests: Reversible blue and black vest (school provides these)
Boys: Dark pants, black shoes, white long-sleeved collared shirt
Both can be found in the Boys Dept in Sears or Old Navy* (see below)
Girls: Black knee-length skirt ; any material is fine Black tights and black dress shoes White long-sleeved collared blouse from Old Navy; order online or by phone
*Boys/Girls: www.oldnavy.com or call 1 (800) 653-6289 to order shirt/blouse. Click on "Shop for Outfit", then select the Uniform Shirt for $12.50. Click on the "Size Chart" to be sure you get the correct size for your child.

MEMBERSHIP RE-CHOIR-MENTS:

BE ON TIME; to learn all the music and be ready to perform with the choir!
BE READY TO SING; share your voice and make beautiful music!!
BEHAVE YOUR BEST; you're part of a team, so this will help everyone!

At the end of each quarter, awards in leadership, singing and attendance will be given. Parents will be contacted if there are problems with any of the re-choir-ments above.

CHOIR FEE:

$30.00 for all choir music, folder, supplies, vest rental, awards
(please make check payable to St. Matthew School)

THIRD GRADERS and NEW STUDENTS:

Parents sign up for a 10 minute meeting before or after school and meet with Mrs. Barrett about the Choir's activities, outfit, etc.

DUE SEPT. 9, 2008

FORM and FEE DUE in an ENVELOPE to school office or Mrs. Barrett Any questions, contact Mrs. Barrett at 343-1373, ext. 142; or send Mrs. Barrett an email. Check the school's website under "choir" for future updates.