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Reminders5/24/2016 Students who are attending Solo and Ensemble this Saturday (May 28th) should review the previous post linked HERE
Baccalaureate is this Sunday (5/29) at First United Methodist Church for the Varsity Mixed Choir. Your Call time is 1 PM, and you will perform at 2 PM. Wear your uniforms! The choir banquet is this Sunday at 7 For Parties (150 Turtle Creek Blvd #107, Dallas, TX 75207) from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Students MUST purchase tickets online before the event View the Instructions and more details HERE Vocal juries are going on now. If you need more information regarding them click HERE Opera Photos can be viewed by clicking HERE. A video of the friday night show can be viewed HERE
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State Solo and Ensemble5/11/2016 The Texas state solo and ensemble competition is on Saturday, May 28th at The University of Texas at Austin The voice section starts at 9 AM and SHOULD be over by 12. There is bus transportation available from the school leaving at 3AM (Not a misprint, the very dark early morning) and arriving back at 11PM (Not a misprint, the very dark night) for ALL of the all state competitions (voice, band, jazz, etc), or you can just meet us in Austin. Students will be accompanied by Mr. Alberto Torres on piano so please submit a copy of your music by next Monday (May 16th) Voice Teachers, Natalie Mitchell and Poornima Ravi, will be in charge of the vocal department at this event. Please contact them if you have any problems during the event at (817) 484-7588 or (917) 952-8923 IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER: 1. Bring your own music in the original book. The judges MUST have an original copy. 2. Arrive at least 30 minutes before your call time. 3. Bring money for lunch/snacks. The students listed below are signed up to attend. Click HERE to view the document
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Juries5/10/2016 Juries
Posted 5/10/2016 in the classroom Jury recordings will begin next week (5/16/2016) All Members of the Varsity Mixed Choir will record Leonardo beginning May 16th and will sing a classical solo during their Exam period on June 1st. Students in vocal tech will sing the solo assigned to them, juniors and seniors who did not sing in the senior recital will perform a solo of their choice. Non-Varsity Women will record Lift thine eyes (beginning May 16th) and will sing their most recent vocal tech solo on the day of their exam (May 27th and May 31st)
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Choir Banquet Tickets5/5/2016 What: The BTW Choir Banquet 2016
Date: Sunday, May 29th 2016 Time: 6p-9p Place: Seven for Parties Address: 150 Turtle Creek Blvd. Dallas, TX 75207 Cost: $25.00 per person (student and family/friend members) Attire: hip, nice, wild, creative, purple (just sayin) Details: Dinner, Non-Alcoholic Drinks, Photo Booth, Live Entertainment brought to you by BTW Choir kids, Slideshow, Awards Presentation, 2016-17 Class Officer Announcements and much much more. Don't miss this important event! Payment: Payment is required in advance thru this link: https://form.jotform.com/61184223371146 Deadline for payment: Thursday, May 26th ..but please try to get it in earlier. No checks or cash accepted. Paypal accepts most credit, debit, bank and gift cards! Yippeee. You have no excuse unless, of course, you don't have a computer. But the school does. Be sure to print your payment confirmation for your records. Seniors: Pay it forward...donate your dress to the kids who can't afford to buy one for next year. After Baccalaureate, give your dress to Lisl's Mom at the Banquet. Contact: If you have any questions call Lisa McElya Owen (214) 837-2270 cell. You can text or call. Text is better. Caesar Salad with Homemade Croutons & Cherry Tomatoes Parmesan Crusted Chicken Breast on a Marinara Spinach Bed Creamy Cheesey Orzo and Rice with Manchego Cheese Sauteed Parmesan Butter Green Beans, Broccoli & Carrots Roasted Rosemary Garlic New Potatoes with Sea Salt & pepper Garlic Bread, Rolls Chocolate Pot de Creme and Strawberry Panna Cotta Lemonade, Soft Drinks & Water
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Real Men Sing Practice Tracks5/5/2016
Real men sing is saturday
Click HERE to access the practice tracks
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Spring Concert5/2/2016
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UIL 20164/7/2016
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Upcoming Events3/30/2016 4/2/16 MET Live Opera 11AM – 2PM in the MAT
4/6/16 Non-Varsity Women UIL, Depart at 1:30, Perform 3:40 – 4:20, Return at 5:00 Attire: Uniforms 4/7/16 Varsity Women, Men and Mixed UIL Arrive at 8:30, Depart at 9:30. Men Sing 10:40 – 11:20. Women Sing 1:00 – 2:20, Mixed Sings 4:00 – 5:00. Arrive back around 6:00. Attire: Uniforms 4/12/16 Vocal Tech II Recital 4:30 – 6:00 Black Box Theater Attire: Dressy 4/13/16 Vocal Tech 9th Grade Women Recital (In Class) 4/14/16 Vocal Tech 9th Grade Men Recital (In Class) 4/15/16 PBJ Day- Grand Concert Rehearsal (NV Treble and Mixed choir will be performing, so don’t skip out on this one!!!) 4/18/16 Grand Concert Call 6 PM, Perform 7 PM in the MAT (NV Treble and Mixed Choir) 4/19/16 Grand Concert Call 6 PM, Perform 7 PM in the MAT (NV Treble and Mixed Choir) 4/21/16 Non-Varsity Women and Meistersingers Concert Call: 4:30 PM (RIGHT AFTER SCHOOL), Perform 5 – 6 PM Parsons House (4205 W. Northwest HWY Dallas, TX 75220) Attire: Uniforms 4/22/16 Battle of the High School Choirs Men's Choir and Gospel Choir- William Hawley Atwell Middle School (1303 Reynoldston Ln, Dallas, TX 75232) Call: 5:00 at location Perform 6:30 at location Attire: Uniforms Admission $10 4/24/16 Gospel Choir Concert Call: Disciple Central Community Church (900 N Polk St, DeSoto, TX 75115) 4/30/16 Choir Spring Concert Call: 3 PM Perform: 4 PM St. Paul United Methodist Church (1816 Routh St, Dallas, TX 75201) (Across the street from the school) Attire: Uniforms 5/2/16 Fine Arts Chamber Players Recital 4:30 – 6:00 PM Winspear Opera House (Hammon Hall) Attire: Dressy 5/3/16 Senoir Recital 5:00 PM Black Box Theater 5/2 – 5/14 AP Testing Window 5/5/16 Choir Rehearsal 4:30-6:30 (Thursday Rehearsal) 5/7/16 Real Men Sing (Freshman and Sophomore Men) Golden Gate Missionary Baptist Church (1101 Reverend CBT Smith St, Dallas, TX 75203) 1-4 Rehearsal, Concert @ 5:00 Admission: Free There will be transportation from the school. 5/19/16 Opera Performs “The Mikado” 7:30 PM in the MAT 5/20/16 Opera Performs “The Mikado” 7:30 PM in the MAT 5/28/16 Texas State Solo and Ensemble 5/29/16 Baccalaureate First United Methodist Church (Varsity Mixed Choir) Call: 1 PM Perform: 2PM Attire: Uniforms 5/29/16 Choir Banquet 7 For Parties (150 Turtle Creek Blvd #107, Dallas, TX 75207) 6PM - 9PM 5/26 – 6/2 Final Exams
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Leonardo Practice Tracks2/18/2016 Hey guys! Leonardo is super hard! I have links to videos of each part individually sung so we can listen and practice at home. The guy who sings isn't the best vocalist, but he has all the right notes!!
Please please please take a listen to your parts, it will help us speed up the learning process so much!!! S1A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmqgAcvS6b4 S1B https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQl6hn0wTk8 S2A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ID_6gCR9nSM S2B https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EI8pcz4lX6c A1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpXMSrE5nKg A2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoEu2erfXIc T1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwjoTs6e3RE T2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ksq3oPOxyhY B1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0t74E7PfEc B2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EInL6bA3gE All https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fA4my-uXZMw |