St. Matthew Catholic Elementary School of San Mateo, California for grades K through 8
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St. Matthew Catholic School of San Mateo, California for students grades kindergarten through 8th grade

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
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:

barbara barrett

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

St. Matthew Catholic Elementary School of San Mateo, California

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