Junior High Choir
Jr. High Choir gives each singer an opportunity to explore singing in various styles, develop and strengthen her/his voice and enjoy singing with others in 6th, 7th, 8th grade! The Choir shares their love of singing on and off campus in a variety of venues! Join Us!!
Click for Jr. High Choir Registration Form
CMEA Bay Area Honor Choir - 8th Grade
See photos from past choir events
First Rehearsal:
MONDAY, SEPT. 8 from 2:30-3:00
Rehearsals in church:
- Mondays: 2:30-3:00 p.m. (no rehearsal on 12:45 Mondays)
- Thursdays: 3:10-4:00 p.m.
Director:
Mrs. Barbara Varian Barrett; also Music Teacher 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 Ourfit:
- Boys: Black pants and black Dress shoes and sock; white long-sleeved shirt, tie (add $17.00 to fee)* (Go to Sears Boys' Dept or Old Navy at Hillsdale for pants)
- Girls: Long Black Skirt and Short-sleeved top to be ordered in September; Shoes: 1-1/2 inches height for heels, heel back, closed toe, comfy!
- *Both tie will be ordered thru school and be distributed to singers after arrival.
- NOTE: Singers' outfits need to be shown to Mrs. Barrett for approval before Nov. 11 Mass.
CHOIR FEE:
$55.00 for supplies, music, folders, awards, and Choral Festival transportation
(or $72.00 for boys, if tie is needed ).
Please make check payable to St. Matthew School
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The Junior High Choir sings at Catholic Schools Week
CHOIR CALENDAR SO FAR:
(*mandatory presence for trip so far)
- Sept. 8 - First rehearsal in church
- Sept. 21* - 8:45 Family Mass (special celebration due to Carnival)
- Nov. 16* - 10:45 Sunday Family Mass.
- Dec tba - sing at Park Towers Senior Residence and Hillsdale Mall
- Jan. 25* - 10:45 Sunday Mass*
- Feb. tba* - (Sat) Choral Performance at St. Mary's Cathedral all day
- March 19 * - Archdiocesan Choral Festival ~Riordan H.S., S.F (12:00-3:00)*
- March 22 - Sunday Family Mass 10:45 a.m.
- April 16 - 10:30 Family Mass
- April-May - Giants Game - tba
- May 2 -First Communion 10:00 a.m. (Saturday)
- May 14 -Spring Choral Concert; 7:00 p.m.
- June 2 - Sending Forth Celebration for 8th Grade 10:00 a.m.
- June 3 - Mass/ Graduation- 5:30-7:00 pm
FORM and FEE Due:
FRIDAY, SEPT. 5, 2008
If your have any questions, please contact Mrs. Barrett at 343-1373 ext. 142. Send Mrs. Barrett an email.
Our choir singing at the Giants' game; April, 2007
