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!!
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FORM and FEE Due:
FRIDAY, SEPT. 4, 2009
CMEA Bay Area Honor Choir - 8th Grade
See photos from past choir events
First Rehearsal:
THURSDAY, SEPT. 10 from 3:10-4:00 p.m.
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 Outfit:
- 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 Dress with short sleeves
(options: $70 for new dress or $30 for rental dress )
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 October.
CHOIR FEE:
$55.00 for supplies, music, folders, awards, and Choral Festival transportation
TOTAL FEE:
Please make check payable to St. Matthew School ( partial scholarships available)
- Boys: $70.00 for boys, tie and choir supplies
- Girls: $55-Choir fee only or $125 for Supplies/new dress or $85 for Supplies/rental dress
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The Junior High Choir sings at Catholic Schools Week
CHOIR CALENDAR SO FAR:
(*mandatory presence for trip so far)
- Sept. 10 - First rehearsal in church
- Sept. 20 - Sunday 8:45 Mass (special celebration due to Carnival)
- Nov 7 - Sat. Choral Festival/ 5:30 Mass at St. Mary's Cathedral 12-7 pm
- Nov. tba - weekend Parish Mass
- Dec tba - Park Towers Senior Residence and Hillsdale Mall
- Jan. 24 - 10:45 Sunday Mass- Catholic Schools Week/Open House
- March 18 - Archdiocesan Choral Festival ~Riordan H.S., S.F (12:00-3:00)*
- April tba - Parish Mass
- April/May - Giants Game - tba
- May 1 - First Communion 10:00 a.m. (Saturday)
- May 6 - Spring Choral Concert; 7:00 p.m.
- June 3 - Sending Forth Celebration for 8th Grade 10:00 a.m.
- June 4 - Mass/ Graduation- 5:30-7:00 pm
FORM and FEE Due:
FRIDAY, SEPT. 4, 2009
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
