Archive for May, 2014

Vivace Photos Available Now for Purchase

http://tgsphotography.smugmug.com/Events/Coppell-High-School-Choir/2013-14-Vivace-Spring-Show

 

The link above is to the Vivace dress rehearsal photos from last night.  They are ready for viewing and purchase.  In addition, parents can order a photo disc with al 952 photos directly from me for $35 by sending a email to tgsphotography@me.com.

 

Way to go Vivace!

 

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Texas State Solo and Ensemble Results

Congratulations to all who sang today! We are thrilled to report that we had 24 First Division (Superior) solos, 1 First Division (Superior) ensemble, and 31 Second Division (Excellent) solos.
Below you will see the results by name:

Way to go Coppell Choirs!!

Megan Rich -1
Seth Robinson -1
Jenna Bartley – 1
Sarah Shrimpton – 1
Jeanna Carlsson – 1
Masden stribling – 1
Jay An – 1
Anastacia Badillo – 1
Pryia Desai – 1
Evana Flores – 1
Morgan Hobgood – 1
JC Humen – 1
Victoria Kennedy – 1
Daniel Kim – 1
Josh Kim – 1
Sydney Land – 1
Winona Martin – 1
Ali Vazquez – 1
Sajani Raja – 1
Naomi Philips – 1
Robin Okereke – 1
Maha Haque – 1
Akshara Parashar – 1
Sarah Abraham – 1
Antonio Roman – 2
Sarah Robinson – 2
Swathi Sarathi – 2
Wesley Szalkoski – 2
Melissa Cannon – 2
Ashwini Allen – 2
David Abraham – 2
Monica Batra-Shrader – 2
G Bagaria – 2
Maggie Crosby – 2
Sheridan Miller – 2
Saige Holst – 2
Megan Taylor – 2
Joy Kim – 2
John Loop – 2
Mukund Kuntimad – 2
Natalie Lopez – 2
Sydney Legee – 2
Karen Linde-Garelli – 2
John Sullivan – 2
Michelle Mayes – 2
Savannah Patrick – 2
Madison Pickett – 2
Alexis Miears – 2
Dea Woo Namcyng – 2
Elizabeth Saunders – 2
Melody Seibenmann – 2
Matthew Thomas – 2
Patrick Valenski – 2
Allison McElroy – 3
Maddie Straup – 3

Piano solo:
Matthew Thomas – 2

Ensembles:
To shorten winter sadness – 1
In these delightful pleasant groves – 2
Sliver swan – 2
Gold and silver – 2

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TSSEC Information

Dear CHS Choir Students and Parents,

 

Click here for information about the State Solo and Ensemble Competition.  Let us know if you have any questions!

 

Joshua Brown

Director of Choirs

Coppell High School

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Choir Pops Concert – Admission

Dear CHS Choir Parents and Students,

Just a reminder that admission of $5 will be charged for tomorrow night’s concert.  There is a family maximum of $20 if all of an immediate family purchase tickets at the same time.  The auditorium doors will open at 7 PM, choir members are to arrive at 6:30.  It will be a wonderful final concert.  We look forward to seeing you there!
Joshua Brown
Director of Choirs
Coppell High School

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Fillers for Pop Show

Dear CHS Choir Students,

Anyone that is performing a filler will need to meet Mr. McLean tomorrow at 5:30 to do a sound check.
Thanks!
Joshua Brown
Director of Choirs
Coppell High School

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Pops and Vivace Fillers and Emcees!

Choir Students,

Thanks to everyone who auditioned to perform fillers or be Emcees at the Pops and Vivace Shows!

Pop Show Order with Fillers for May 20
Emcees will be Chandler Moake and Bo Anderson

Vivace! Show Order with Fillers

Congrats again to all who auditioned.

Mr. Brown and Mr. McLean

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Pops Concert Attire Information

Dear CHS Choir Parents,

 

As we approach our final concert, we want to send some information to you.  This is a Pops Concert and will be somewhat different than our previous concerts of the year.

 

  1.   The Concert will begin at 7:30 on May 20.  The auditorium will open at 7 PM.  The students are to arrive at 6:30 PM.
  2.    $5 Admission will be charged.  There will be a family maximum of $20 if all of your family arrives to purchase tickets at the same time.
  3.    Choir members will wear the following:

 

Bella Voce – Blue Jeans, Close-Toed Bright Shoes, Pink Solid Top with no logos

All Men – Blue Jeans, Red Solid Shirts with no logos Optional Belt Buckles for A Cappella Men

Kantorei – Blue Jeans, Close-Toed Bright Shoes, Blue Solid Top with no logos

A Cappella Women – Blue Jeans, Closed-Toed Black Shoes, Black Solid Top with no logos

If you have any questions, please let us know!  We are looking forward to a fantastic pops concert!

 

Joshua R. Brown

Director of Choirs

Instructor of Music Theory

Coppell High School

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Two Coppell Choir Directors Named to Leadership Posts

Congrats to Mrs. Allison Hartzell for assuming the duties of Middle School Coordinator (2 Year Term) and to Mr. Joshua Brown for being named High School Coordinator Elect for Region 20 (4 Year Term). These positions are in addition to their responsibilities as Choral Directors in Coppell.

Mrs. Hartzell has served the last two years as Middle School Coordinator elect and will now serve the Region by organizing and managing auditions and contests.

Mr. Brown will serve as HIgh School Coordinator Elect for two years and assume the duties as High School Coordinator for the following two years. His duties will including organizing the 9/10 Honor Choir Auditions and performances and assist with the District and Region Choir auditions and performances.

Congratulations to both of these directors for this honor! Way to go Coppell Choirs!

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Vivace Show Solo Results 2014

Congrats to everyone who auditioned!

Jia Ho –Evana

Ho, Hey – Jenna, Zac (sung in unison together)

Edge of Glory – Madison

Hello Goodbye – Adreesh, Natalie

Come Sail Away – Wesley, Morgan

Change the World – Seniors (each sing chunk of melody to be determined at next music rehearsal)

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Vivace Parent Information – Important Please Read

Dear Vivace! Parents,

 

Signs:

We need a parent to update the signs with new dates and put up at CISD campus (CMS North, East and West as well as around CHS).

 

Reserved Tickets:

Last chance to purchase reserved tickets will be at the May 20 All Choir Pops Concert.  They will be $10 for everyone.  You can pay by cash, check, credit.

 

Choir Crew Shirts:

The money has been turned in and we will order soon.  They should be here the week of the show.

 

Show Program:

1. Students need to send Bio 140 words or less (we will encourage in class, but if parents could help, that would be great!)

2. Ads – Parents submit words and photos for ads to the address below.

1/4 page 5.5 x 2.75 – $20

1/2 5.5 x 4.25 – $40

full 5.5 x 8.5 – $70

Please pay by check or cash to the Booster Box.

 

Deadline 2 weeks prior to show (May 16th)

 

Info should be emailed to Todd at szalkto@mac.com

 

Meals for dress rehearsal and Friday show:

 

We need parents to bring dinner for the Thursday dress rehearsal and Friday show night.  Dinner should be delivered by 5pm. Plan for 30 people to cover all of Vivace, directors and crew.

 

Thursday:  Main dish (2 parents), side ( 2 parents), side (2 parents), water bottles (1 parent), dessert (2 parents)

 

Friday:  Main dish (2 parents), side (2 parents), side (2 parents), water bottles (1 parent), dessert (2 parents)

 

Volunteer for meals by emailing Amy Szalkowski – Szalkowski@verizon.net

 

 

Thanks for considering being a part of one or more of these opportunities.  It is going to be a great show!

 

Joshua Brown

Director of Choirs

Coppell High School

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