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WELCOME! Rocklin High School Choir 2013-2014 Mr. Spiess RHS Choral/Vocal, Piano Lab, AP Theory, AVID12

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Page 1: WELCOME! Rocklin High School Choir 2013-2014 Mr. Spiess RHS Choral/Vocal, Piano Lab, AP Theory, AVID12

WELCOME!Rocklin High School

Choir 2013-2014

Mr. SpiessRHS Choral/Vocal, Piano Lab, AP Theory, AVID12

Page 2: WELCOME! Rocklin High School Choir 2013-2014 Mr. Spiess RHS Choral/Vocal, Piano Lab, AP Theory, AVID12

RHS Choirs at a glance…3 Choirs at RHS

“Concert Choir” —Mixed Non-Auditioned46 Members—42 Female, 4 Male

“Advanced Women's Ensemble” —(AWE) Auditioned42 Members

“Chamber Choir” —Mixed Auditioned34 Members—18 Female, 16 Male

“Thunder Choir” —Combined Choir of all RHS Singers122 Singers Total

Page 3: WELCOME! Rocklin High School Choir 2013-2014 Mr. Spiess RHS Choral/Vocal, Piano Lab, AP Theory, AVID12

RHS Choirs into the future…4 Choir Classes at RHS

Concert Choir —Mixed Non-Auditioned“Advanced Women's Ensemble” —(AWE) Auditioned

“Chamber Choir” —Mixed Auditioned

“Thunder Choir”—Combined Choir of all RHS Singers

Other Courses Offered:Piano Lab

AP Music Theory

RHS Men’s Ensemble 2014-15

Page 4: WELCOME! Rocklin High School Choir 2013-2014 Mr. Spiess RHS Choral/Vocal, Piano Lab, AP Theory, AVID12

GradingEach student is graded on:

A course syllabus is online for you to see

•Daily Performance and Participation•Music Rehearsal and Preparation•Attitude •Concert Attendance•Basic Music Theory Tests•Voice Checks

Page 5: WELCOME! Rocklin High School Choir 2013-2014 Mr. Spiess RHS Choral/Vocal, Piano Lab, AP Theory, AVID12

Performance SeasonConcerts are Mandatory

Tickets may be purchased by public(all seating is general admission)

All Concerts dates can be found online at www.rhs.rocklinusd.org

First Concert—Creepy Concert October 26th

Winter Concerts—December 10th, 11th

Page 6: WELCOME! Rocklin High School Choir 2013-2014 Mr. Spiess RHS Choral/Vocal, Piano Lab, AP Theory, AVID12

Concert AttireRHS Dresses and Tuxedos are required!

Dresses and Tuxedos may be purchased through the choral department

Approximate Cost:Tuxedos $99.00 (not including tax/shipping)

(All Wool, 5-7Piece)Dresses $55-75 (not including tax/shipping)

Some dresses and tuxedos are available for reduced price but supply is limited.

All Students may participate in RHS Choir Fundraising to pay for tuxedos and dresses and

Trips

Page 7: WELCOME! Rocklin High School Choir 2013-2014 Mr. Spiess RHS Choral/Vocal, Piano Lab, AP Theory, AVID12

Choir TourCurrently planning and looking for a venue

Past trips to Disneyland, San Francisco, Hawaii, Vancouver and New York City (Carnegie Hall)

Fundraisers will be provided throughout the year to help offset costs.

Tour Dates and Price: TBA (Spring 2014)

PLEASE EMAIL [email protected]

Parent Volunteers Needed for Planning, Organizing and Chaperones!

Page 8: WELCOME! Rocklin High School Choir 2013-2014 Mr. Spiess RHS Choral/Vocal, Piano Lab, AP Theory, AVID12

RHS Choir ConnectNew School Websitewww.rhs.rocklinusd.org

Student/Parent Connectionwww.schoology.rocklinusd.orgConcert Choir: MTKQ9-HCDDSWomen’s Ensemble: XVX9B-HGXDFChamber: X7C7Z-NVMNT

Teacher [email protected]@rocklinusd.org

Page 9: WELCOME! Rocklin High School Choir 2013-2014 Mr. Spiess RHS Choral/Vocal, Piano Lab, AP Theory, AVID12

Get Involved!Successful HS Choral Departments need Students AND

Parent/Community MembersWill you consider Helping grow our program?

Supporter Needed in these areas….

Teacher [email protected]

[email protected]

•Planning and Organizing (Concerts, Events, Trips, Fundraisers)•Concert Attire (Measurements/Sizing, Alterations etc…) •Recording and Producing Audio and Video•Community Connection •Piano Accompanists and Vocal Coaches•Fundraising Assistants NEEDED!

I AM NOT AFRAID TO ASK!

Page 10: WELCOME! Rocklin High School Choir 2013-2014 Mr. Spiess RHS Choral/Vocal, Piano Lab, AP Theory, AVID12

Thank You For Coming Tonight!Please do not hesitate to contact me for any reason. I would love to see how we

connect you with RHS Choir to make this year a complete success for your

student.

Mr. SpiessRHS Choral/Vocal, Piano Lab, AP Theory, AVID12