Wow!

I'm sure you will agree your children were fantastic tonight!  Thank you for allowing us to work with them each week, they truly are special.

The glasses that were found are still unclaimed.  Additionally there were a pair of boots and a pair of shoes that were left behind.  If these are yours please contact Jacquie jstrom@sd73.bc.ca and we will make arrangements to get them back to you.

Thank you to all of the parents who helped ensure that this night was a success for all!

We hope that you have a wonderful holiday break.  Choir is now done until the new year - we will rehearse again beginning on January 5.

Music Notes Week 12

What a fantastic job your children did on Tuesday!  Ms. Alpaugh is so proud of them!  They worked so hard and the concert next week will blow your socks off!

Thank you for accommodating the longer rehearsal time this past week - we appreciate it!

For the concert on Tuesday our rehearsal will be held at Calvary Community Church on Rogers Way. We will try to start a bit early, so please try to arrive for 3:45.  We will rehearse for an hour - until 4:45, then an hour break before coming back at 5:45 dressed and ready to go.  The concert will begin at 6:30.  A reminder that for the uniform we need: nicely pressed shirts, with skorts  and black tights (girls) and black pants (boys).  No jewelry or makeup.  Girls hair will need to be french braided.  If you need help with French braids please arrive with damp hair (it's easier to work with), a hair tie and brush and Jacquie can help you out.

A big thank you to the parents (Jenny, Ivy, Kristie, Julie & Carolyn) who helped out with organizing the Fresh is Best fundraiser.  Also to those who placed orders, picked up and delivered - we thank you for your support.  This was a huge success for us!

We will be selling Christmas cards, thank you cards, and birthday cards at Tuesday's concert.  Please encourage your friends and family to support this fundraiser.  This will be your last chance to buy these handcrafted cards by Ms. Alpaugh's Mom.

Great work!

Didn't your children do a fabulous job today! 

Please make sure they get an extra hug from Ms. Alpaugh for all of their hard work.  Thank you for making sure they were able to be there for their first concert.

On Tuesday, the KSO Youth Orchestra will be joining us for part of our rehearsal.  So we would like to start rehearsal at 3:30 on Tuesday.  If this start time is going to be difficult, just join us as soon as you can.  The rehearsal will continue until 5:00 as usual.

Tuesday will also be pick up for Fresh is Best.  Look for the sign to indicate which room you will be able to pick it up from at the Henry Grube.  I will be working with a team of parents to organize together all orders.  I'm hoping that we can have them ready for you to pick up to deliver to your customers starting after 4:30.

Thank you for supporting your child through music

Music Notes Week 11

Concert season is getting close.  Your children have been working so hard.  Please have them continue working at home on the medley - there are a LOT of words to know.

A notice went home today to confirm upcoming events.

Our Saturday concert  is at Kamloops United Church 421 St Paul St.  Please have your child there for 1:15 (please note the earlier time).  The concert begins at 2 PM with the Bells of Note.  Children should be dressed in uniform which includes: red shirts (tucked in), black skorts and black tights (for girls) and black dress pants (for boys), long hair will need to be french braided (if this gives you trouble we can help, but please arrive with damp hair, a hair tie and brush!) and jazz shoes (that are put on once inside the church)

Our beautifully hand crafted cards (made by Ms Alpaugh's Mom) will be for sale at the Bells of Note concert on Saturday, please encourage your friends and family to bring cash to purchase them.  We are hoping with this fundraiser we will be able to purchase new uniforms for the Spring.


Thank you for your support with the Fresh is Best fundraiser.  Pick up will be next Tuesday at the Henry Grube Centre.

Fresh is Best!

A big reminder that your Fresh is Best orders are due on Tuesday!  Please bring them to choir and hand them to Jacquie.  Orders that are not handed in on Tuesday will not be included in our order.  Please ensure that all cash and cheques are included with your order.  Cheques should be made out to KTCC.  If you could please total up each item at the bottom that will help Jacquie in placing our order.  Orders will be ready for pick up the following Tuesday Dec 1.

On Tuesday, Kamloops This Week newspaper came to visit and there are some familiar faces in Friday's paper!


Important upcoming dates:

Tuesday Nov 24 Fresh is Best Orders are due

Saturday Nov 28 - concert with the Bells of Note at Kamloops United Church 421 St. Paul St.  Please have your children there for 1:30 PM.  Concert attire: hair french braided, KTCC red shirt, skort, black pants for boys; no makeup or jewellry please. If you are not able to French braid your daughter's hair, please arrive with hair damp, hair tie and brush and Jacquie is able to assist you with this.


Tuesday December 1- Fresh is Best orders to be picked up after choir

Tuesday December 8 - Rehearsal 4:00-4:45 at Calvary Community Church 1205 Rogers Way.  Please have your children back at 5:45 for warm-up.  The concert begins at 6:30 PM.  Concert attire: hair french braided, KTCC red shirt, skort, black pants for boys; no makeup or jewellry please. If you are not able to French braid your daughter's hair, please arrive with hair damp, hair tie and brush and Jacquie is able to assist you with this.

Music Notes Week 10

Your children continue to impress us each week.  Keep working hard!

In just over a week you will have a chance to see how hard they have been working when they perform at Kamloops United Church with the Bells of Note on Saturday November 28.  Please have your children there for 1:30.


Fresh is Best orders are due next Tuesday.  Thank you to those who have already returned your orders.  Please ensure that the proper amount of cash/cheques is included with your order.  Orders will be sent home on Dec 1 for you to distribute to your customers.

Don't forget to go and like the Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Kamloopschildrenschoir/

You can share the upcoming concerts and news with your friends, family and neighbours!

Hopefully your child has had the chance to try on their uniform now.  Please let Jacquie know ASAP via email (jstrom@sd73.bc.ca)  if there are any parts that don't fit properly and we will do our best to make it work!

Saturday's rehearsal

Don't your children sound amazing? Ms. Alpaugh was so impressed with how hard your children worked during their  rehearsal and they all looked fantastic in their PJs.  A big thank you to all the parents who volunteered their time to ensure the day ran smoothly with bingo, free time in the gym, snack, uniforms and creating the Charlie Brown photo on the green screen.

Please check that your child's uniform fits - they have a shirt, shoes and girls have a skort.  Boys will need black pants supplied.  If you need help with pants, please let Jacquie know ASAP.  The shirt should have enough length that it is able to be tucked in.

REMINDER - On Tuesday we will be at Kamloops Alliance Church for our regular rehearsal time.  It is located on Leigh Rd, across the street from the Henry Grube at the foot of the Overlander Bridge

One more week to collect Fresh is Best orders.  Please ensure they are handed in next Tuesday as our order will be made fresh so we need accurate orders!

Music Notes Week 9

It's so nice to hear the sound of the choir, even if it is coming through the crack of the door of the rehearsal!  It's hard to believe that in just 4 weeks they will be showcasing all of their hard work through the fall.

On Saturday we have our rehearsal beginning at 9 AM at BEATTIE MCGILL (note the change from your initial notice).  Students get to come in the pyjamas and we will be feeding them pizza at noon.  Additionally, uniforms will be distributed that day.  Please check out the uniform fitting when you arrive home so we don't have any last minute scrambling on a concert day!  Pick up is anytime after 12:00.

It's great to hear that people are purchasing Fresh is Best.  Did you know that all of Fresh is Best's dips (except for the 7 layer dip) can be frozen?  Best stock up for the New Year's Party!  Orders are due back on Nov 24!

Also you will note that next Tuesday we have a venue change.  We will be at Kamloops Alliance Church located across Fortune Dr.  It's close so not to worry if you head to the Henry Grube!

This week continue working on listening to and singing your music for any piece that your child is not 100% confident with.

We will see you on Saturday morning!

Oops!!

A small mistake was made on my end for the rehearsal on Dec 8.  We will be rehearsing from 4:00-4:45 at the Calvary Community Church and will ask the students to be back at 5:45.
Thanks for your understanding.  Happy weekend - and don't forget to get out and vote!

Music Notes week 8

Another great week!  Your kids are doing amazing.  Jennica was out sick this week, so a big thank you to Lori-Jane Froese (our accompanist) and Sam who came in to help us out!

No official homework this week - just keep working on pieces that you don't have 100% memorized yet or one that you are not 100% confident with.

We sent home the Fresh is Best fundraiser yesterday.  Each item (except the layered dip) is $5.  Please chat with your friends, neighbours, co-workers and family to gather orders.  This is a great one for holiday gatherings, so get party planning!  All orders are due on November 24 (I need to submit the entire order that night!) with money too.  Cheques can be made payable to KTCC.  If you have any questions regarding it please email Jacquie.

Upcoming dates:

Nov 14 - KTCC craft and rehearsal at 9 AM at Beattie McGill 492 McGill Rd; uniform distribution; pizza celebration at noon

Nov 17 - Venue Change - Kamloops Alliance Church (across from the Henry Grube)

Nov 24 - Fresh is Best orders are DUE

Nov 28 - KTCC performs with the Bell Choir at Kamloops United Church 421 St Paul St meet at 1:30. Concert begins at 2 PM

Dec 1 - Fresh is Best orders ready for pick up

Dec 8 - Rehearsal held at Calvary Community Church 1205 Rogers Way

Rehearsal at 4 PM-4:45 PM. Children return for 5:45 to start warm up.

Christmas concert at 6:30 PM with KTHC

Dec 15 - no choir

Jan 5 - choir begins again!

Please remember if you are going to be absent from choir to email Jacquie jstrom@sd73.bc.ca

Do NOT reply to this email it will be lost in cyberspace!

Dates - venue change location

Just in case you needed the dates for choir through the end of December, please see below.  Also we have confirmed our venue change on November 17.  We will rehearse that day at the Kamloops Alliance Church, located across the street on Fortune Dr (nice and close in case you forget the change!)  We will do our best to remind you beforehand.

Sept 15 - first rehearsal at Henry Grube

Sept 22 - Mandatory parent meeting

Nov 3 - Fresh is Best orders will be distributed

Nov 14 - KTCC craft and rehearsal at Beattie McGill; uniform distribution; pizza celebration at noon. Meet at 9 AM

Nov 17 - Venue Change - Kamloops Alliance Church 200 Leigh Rd - across the street on Fortune 

Nov 24 - Fresh is Best orders are DUE

Nov 28 - KTCC performs with the Bell Choir at Kamloops United Church 421 St Paul St

Dec 1 - Fresh is Best orders ready for pick up

Dec 8 - Rehearsal held at Calvary Community Church 1205 Rogers Way

Rehearsal at 4 PM

followed by Christmas concert at 6 PM with KTHC

Dec 15 - no choir

Jan 5 - choir begins again!

Music notes week 7

This week your children learned a ton of choreography as they get ready to showcase it all in 6 weeks! It's unreal how much they have learned in just seven weeks. Thank you for all of your support at home. It really shows when they come to choir each week prepared to continue their learning together.

During the week have your child choose one of the following pieces that he or she has decided to work on (as good musicians do): Suzy snowflake, Marshmellow world, let it snow or winter wonderland. They can continue to work on the lyrics. Additionally please have your child memorize the lyrics (found on a typed out sheet) for Were You There on that night. There will be a special treat for those who have it memorized!

Thanks to Anita for helping with card sales this week. These fundraisers are very important to the choir. This year we need to purchase over 20 pairs of jazz shoes (at approximately $50 per pair) to help complete the uniforms. Please help by purchasing cards and gift tags. Next week we will be sending home notices for Fresh is Best. Check with your neighbours, friends, family and coworkers  to help support us. These make great snacks for holiday parties, watching movies and family get togethers.

If your child will be absent from choir please send an email to Jacquie jstrom@sd73.bc.ca

Remember do NOT reply to this email as it will be lost in cyberspace

Happy Halloween!

Facebook group

A Facebook group has been created to help promote KTCC in the community.  Although we have media release forms signed, we recognize that some parents do not want their children's photo to be on Facebook.  If you would prefer your child's photo not to be posted, please email Jacquie jstrom@sd73.bc.ca

To help with promoting the site, please go and 'Like' it on Facebook - Kamloops Thompson Children's Choir.  Please encourage your friends, family and neighbours to 'Like' it too!


Reminder that cards and gift tags are for sale on Tuesday.  There is a huge assortment of cards (birthday, thank you, & Christmas) for $4 or 6 for $20.  This fundraiser is to allow us to have new uniforms made this year.  Each card has been created by hand by Jennica's Mom.  Please stop by in the lobby and grab a few to support the program.

Also we are still looking for jazz shoes.  If you have any that you are able to donate to the choir, we would be most appreciative!

See you Tuesday!

Music Notes Week 6

The children are doing very well with learning their music.  Miss Alpaugh is getting very excited for the upcoming concerts.  Remember to continue to listen to the youtube videos while following along with the lyrics.

This week please have your children work on Suzy Snowflake, Marshmallow World and Let it Snow so that they have the words memorized for next week.

If you have any jazz shoes that your child has outgrown and you would like to donate them to the choir, please bring them on Tuesday.

Thanks to Lynn for helping with card sales this week.  Cards are available for sale $4 each or 6 for $20.  These are handcrafted cards by Jennica's Mom.  This week we also started selling Christmas tags.  They are available for 50 cents each or 3 for $1.  Please talk to your friends and family about cards and tags.  There are birthday, thank you and Christmas cards (you can never get those started too early!)

Our fundraisers are to assist us with purchasing new uniforms so please help us out.  If you would be interested in an order form for the cards, please email Jacquie at jstrom@sd73.bc.ca and she will have something for you next week.

Also new to the blog this week - Miss Alpaugh has posted the lyrics to This Little Light of Mine (listen to the youtube video while singing, the version is a bit different).  She also posted a few other videos to help out the students.  From the blog http://kamloopsthompsonchildrenschoir.blogspot.ca   click on the youtube tab near the top of the screen to view the videos.  Remember these cannot be played on an iPod or iPad as they need flash player.

If your child will be missing choir, please remember to email Jacquie as well.

Remember do NOT respond to this email, it will be lost in cyberspace!

Have  a great week!

This little light of mine, I'm going to let it shine. x3
Let it shine, let it shine let it shine.

Everywhere I go I'm going to let it shine. x3
Let it shine, let it shine let it shine.

All through the night I'm going to let it shine. x3
Let it shine, let it shine let it shine.

Music Notes week 5

The children continue to improve each week. Thank you for your continued support at home to ensure they are listening to and practicing their music.

This week students are asked to work at home on Suzy Snowflake and Marshmellow World. Additionally students are asked to continue working on This little light of mine. Please ensure that your child  listens to the YouTube video found on the blog while singing as this version is different than the one many of us already know.

Card sales started this past week. If you didn't get a chance to check them out they will be sold each week during choir. These are handcrafted cards created by
Miss Alpaughs mom and they are truly stunning. Cards are available for birthday, thank yous and Christmas. Cards are selling for $4 each or 6 for $20. Thanks to
Kari for helping with sales this week.

Thank you for the donation of jazz shoes. If you have any shoes to donate please bring them to choir. We will accept any sizes!

If you are aware that your child will be absent from choir please send Jacquie an email jstrom@sd73.bc.ca

Please remember do not respond to this email as it will be lost in cyberspace

Have a fantastic week!

Wanted: Jazz shoes

Happy Thanksgiving.  We hope your weekend has been relaxing and allowed you to spend time with people you love.

The choir is currently in search of jazz shoes.  If you have any black jazz shoes that you no longer need and would be willing to donate to the choir we would be very thankful.  We are not fussy about sizes as we have a wide range of feet to cover!

Thanks for your help

Please remember do NOT reply to this email.  If you need to contact Jacquie - email her at jstrom@sd73.bc.ca

Music Notes Week 4

Your children worked so incredibly hard on Tuesday afternoon!  Miss Alpaugh was so impressed with what they accomplished in the hour.  Way to go!

Homework from last week was a smashing success!  The students earned special choir stickers for accomplishing their homework goal from last week.  This week they begged for homework - it's great to hear they had so much fun with it.  This week the children can listen to and learn This Little Light of Mine.  Also in rehearsal this week, many children knew the melody to Winter Wonderland, but are not sure of the words.  If they can practise reading the words in their music to help get those set too!

Have a fantastic week and Happy Thanksgiving!

Music Notes Week 3

It is amazing how fantastic your children are sounding in the short time that they have been together.  They are an incredible team!

Although Christmas seems weeks away, your children have already started to learn Christmas music. As their time together is limited, your child will be given tasks to work on at home to ensure the success of the group.
This week your child is to listen to the Christmas Canon found on the blog  http://kamloopsthompsonchildrenschoir.blogspot.ca.  At the top of the page there are three tabs (Home, Youtube and Notes).  Under Youtube, you will find the current songs your child is learning in choir including Christmas Canon.  Your child should listen to the video and follow along with their music with the goal being that the Christmas Canon is memorized for next week.  Additionally they are asked to know what outfits the choir is wearing.
Please note: you cannot watch the youtube videos on iPads, iPods or iPhones as they do NOT have flash player (required to watch the video).  

A reminder not to reply to this email as they are lost in cyberspace.  If you have any questions, or your child will be absent from choir, please email Jacquie at jstrom@sd73.bc.ca

Thank you for supporting your child in music!

Music notes week 2

As you can see your children are truly wonderful and are learning a lot in the short time that they have already been together.

A reminder to have a black binder, pencil, and water bottle for next weeks rehearsal

Thank you parents for attending the meeting yesterday. If you have any questions or now of an absence for your child please email Jacquie at jstrom@sd73.bc.ca. DO NOT reply to these emails. They will be lost in cyberspace!

Thank you to all of those parents who volunteered their time for jobs for the upcoming year. It helps ensure the choir runs smoothly!

If you haven't had a chance to hand in registration forms yet, please get them to Jacquie for next week. Choir fees of $75 are due asap. If you need any assistance, please let Jacquie know and we can work out a plan. Thank you to those families who have already paid.

We are looking forward to a fabulous year together of making music

A Fantastic First Day

Wow!  What a fantastic group of singers we have this year!  It was great to see some familiar faces on Tuesday and meet lots of new ones too!  Your children did a great job of listening to Ms. Alpaugh, sharing their wonderful voices and learning some new songs.

Thank you to all who took care of their child's registration.  If you have not yet filled in the registration forms - please bring your child's care card number and doctor's information next week to the parent meeting.  Registration fees can be paid at the meeting as well - $75.  Cheques can be made out to KTCC.  If you bring cash, please have exact change.

In an email sent out by Jennica Alpaugh earlier this week, she had included some attachments.  Please discard that information.  If you did not pick up new dates and chair schedule, it will be available in hard copy for you next week at the parent meeting.

The mandatory parent meeting will be held at 4 PM in Room 6.  We will discuss expectations for the year, fundraisers, and we will be looking for some volunteers for a variety of jobs.  Just before 5 PM, your children will demonstrate some of their learning.

If you haven't had a chance, please ensure that your child has a black binder, pencil and water bottle to bring for next rehearsal.  For those children who have their fees paid, we will ensure they receive their music next week if they didn't get it on Tuesday!

If you haven't already, please subscribe to this blog.  If you don't know how to subscribe to the blog, Jacquie will show you next week and will assist with sign up too!


If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Jacquie at jstrom@sd73.bc.ca   Please do not reply to these emails as they get lost in cyberspace!

An email with important start-up information was sent out today. If you did not receive this email please let Ms. Alpaugh know.
jalpaugh@sd73.bc.ca

Happy September KTCC students and Parents!!!
I am ready and excited to start another year of singing with your students.
Our manager Mrs. Strom had a baby girl this week so if you have any questions let me know (jalpaugh@sd73.bc.ca).
Our first rehearsal will be next week from 4-5. Please be a few minutes early in order to get ready so we can start at 4 sharp! You will need a black binder and a pencil. Water bottles are fine but no juice or pop please. The parent meeting will be the following Tuesday so please ensure there is a parent available to stay during rehearsal and collect important information and dates for the year.

See you Tuesday!!

Jennica Alpaugh

Congratulations Grade 4 KTHC students!!!
Every grade 4 student that auditioned for KTHC was accepted. We are so proud of you!

Please send an email to the new KTHC manager Sara Piroddi with your home mailing address so she can send you the information about September start up. Thank you!
manager.kthc@gmail.com

Grade 3 students- we will be posting information about next year closer to September but dates to note are:
September 15- first rehearsal at the Henry Grube
September 22- second rehearsal and parent meeting with Jacquie (4-4:45, 4:45-5:00- choir demonstration)

Have a wonderful summer!

Jennica and Jacquie

Wow! What an amazing week we had last week. Your children were amazing at school tours and I'm still hearing rave reviews from their Saturday concert. Thank you again for such a wonder year.
If you were unable to attend our year end celebration on Sunday or did not return your music and uniform please ensure it arrives at Beattie McGill- just dropping it at the office is fine (my secretary is used to it!). Unfortunately I will have to issue invoices for any un-returned uniforms at the end of May.
If you are still wanting to audition for next year (grade 4's) please send Mrs. Strom a quick email: jstrom@sd73.bc.ca and we will set it up for you!

Have a wonderful summer!
I'm already picking music for September :-)

Ms. Alpaugh

Spring Excitement!

Spring Excitement

We are in the final stretch of choir.  It’s hard to believe that these children only met for the first time back in October to kick off the year.  Below are all of the important dates for this week as we have a lot of things happening!

Tuesday April 28 - Final regular rehearsal. Please bring your binder as we will be collecting music during this rehearsal.

REMINDER: If your child is in grade four and is interested in auditioning for the Kamloops Thompson Honour Choir, they will have a group audition today at 3:30 PM at the Henry Grube Centre

Thursday April 30 - School Tours commence. Please drop your child off at the Henry Grube Education Centre at 8 AM for warm-up.  Children need to be dressed for a concert (hair french braided, KTCC red shirt, skort, black pants for boys; no makeup or jewellry please).  Please send with your child a water bottle and healthy snack.  Today children will travel by bus to RL Cleminson and Marion Schilling Elementary.  Please meet us back at the Henry Grube Education Centre no later than 12 PM as we all need to return to our classrooms for the afternoon.  

Friday May 1 - School Tours continue.  Please drop your child off at the Henry Grube Education Centre at 8 AM for warm-up.  Children need to be dressed for a concert (hair french braided, KTCC red shirt, skort, black pants for boys; no makeup or jewellry please).  Please send with your child a water bottle and healthy snack.  Today children will travel by bus to Juniper Ridge and Beattie School of the Arts.  Please meet us back at the Henry Grube Education Centre no later than 12 PM as we all need to return to our classrooms for the afternoon.

Saturday May 2 - Concert and Tech Rehearsal at the Sagebrush Theatre

*Students enter in the backstage door.

Please have your child dressed in proper concert attire for BOTH the Tech Rehearsal

and the Concert.  Children need to be dressed for a concert (hair french braided, KTCC red shirt, skort, black pants for boys; no makeup or jewellry please)Please have your child at the Sagebrush Theatre for 1:00 for the Technical Rehearsal and pictures.  This is a closed rehearsal, so unfortunately we cannot have anyone join us in the theatre. Pick up will be at 2:45.

Please have your child back to the Sagebrush Theatre no later than 5:45 for the evening concert dressed in concert attire.  

Sunday May 3 - Final Wrap Up at Beattie School of the Arts on McGill at 1 PM.

We will collect all uniforms today (jazz shoes, red KTCC shirts, and skorts).  Students will receive their choir medals during the wrap up. Additionally we will share some pictures and a small treat together.

A heads up that WCT is holding auditions for the children in next years "Mary Poppins". Good luck!!

http://infotel.ca/newsitem/young-actors-needed-in-kamloops-for-mary-poppins-production/it18582

Reminder

If you haven't had a chance to return your pink notice indicating your child's intentions for choir next year we would appreciate them ASAP. It helps us with our planning for  next year.

Our plan is to send home the permission form for school tours today. As we need a hard copy of this you are welcome to sign them after choir and return them immediately.

Thanks for your ongoing assistance to ensure choir runs smoothly

Spring Greetings

With April now in full swing, we have a few more events planned this month as detailed in your newsletter last week.

One of those events is school tours.  While we finalize what schools we will be visiting, we are looking for a parent to join us for the two mornings (April 30 & May 1) to act as or First Aid attendant if the need should arise.  If you have up-to-date First Aid and you are available on at least one of those mornings, could you please contact Jacquie jstrom@sd73.bc.ca


Thanks to all of those families who indicated their intentions for choir for next year.  We are excited to have you join us for another year of singing!  Grade four students who are interested in continuing with KTHC next year will have an audition on April 28 at 3:30 with Mrs. Gauley at the Henry Grube.


Finally, keep on practising your Spring music.  Remember there are youtube videos available on the blog to listen to.  Keep working hard!

April/May Newsletter

A bright pink newsletter was sent home with your child today.  Here is a copy for anyone who missed it.
For the Grade four students who are wanting to audition for KTHC next year we will hold a group audition on April 28 at 3:30.

April/May newsletter

It's amazing how quickly this year has gone and how much your children have grown together as a fantastic group of singers. We are in the final weeks of choir which includes rehearsals, school tours, final concert and a celebration day.

School tours - students will perform at four different schools within the school district to share their love of singing and spread the word about choir. Students will need to be at the Henry Grube Education Centre on Thursday April 30 and Friday May 1. Drop off is 8 am. Don’t forget to bring a good snack and a water bottle. Please have your child picked up by 12:00 noon as we need to be back at our respective schools for the afternoon to teach. Thanks for your understanding.  The children will need to come in concert attire -  black tights/skort for girls, pants for boys, red KTCC shirt, hair french braided, no make up or jewelry please.

Final concert - KTCC will run a technical rehearsal on Saturday May 2 at the Sagebrush Theatre at 1pm Please have your child come dressed in his/her uniform so we are able to take group photos this rehearsal/photo session will be compete at 2:30pm. Unfortunately parents are unable to sit in the theatre and watch during this rehearsal.

Please have your child back at the Sagebrush theatre at 6:00 for a 6:30 concert. The Sagebrush has plenty of seating so invite as many family and friends as you can!

Celebration day - To recognize all of our accomplishments as a choir we will be having a celebration day on Sunday May 3 at Beattie School of the Arts on McGill Rd at 1 pm. At this time we will have uniforms and music returned. Additionally we will share a small treat together. This will be our final meeting together.

Students who are in grade three are eligible to remain in KTCC for next year.

Students in grade four will have a group audition in April to be a part of Kamloops Thompson Honour Choir. This will be held on Tuesday April 28 at 3:30 at the Henry Grube Centre

Thank you to all of the families that made this year such a success. We appreciate all of your hard work in ensuring your child was able to attend rehearsals, concerts and special events. Additionally thanks to those who assisted us with fundraisers, craft days, and other events to ensure this year was fantastic.

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Please complete the following and return it to Mrs. Strom/Ms. Alpaugh so we can reserve a spot with the choir for you next year before we begin auditions.

My child _______________________________________________

_____   Is in grade 3 and will be continuing in KTCC next year.

_____   Is in grade 4 and would like to audition for KTHC next year.

_____    Will not be continuing with the KTCC/KTHC program next year.

Reminders

Tuesday: Change of location - we will meet at St. Andrew's Church on 6th Avenue just before 4 PM.  Parents - you are welcome to wait in the side rooms, but due to recording that day we just want the children in the Sanctuary.  Thanks for your understanding. 

Blazer tickets - Currently our choir is on the hook for any unsold tickets and we want to blow these tickets out.  On Tuesday we will be selling them for $7 each.  That's 1/3 of the cost of a premium seat ticket.  There are still a few home games left!

Music Notes

The children have done such a wonderful job in the last couple of weeks - we are so impressed.  Thank you for ensuring they have been able to join us and be a part of the team in the last few extra concerts. 

Tomorrow - Wednesday - Students will meet at the Sagebrush Theatre in proper concert attire for 10 AM.  When you arrive at the lobby, please look for Joanne (Justine's Mom).  The session should be over between 11:45 and 12:00 noon.  Please ensure that your child is picked up promptly at noon. You are welcome to stay and watch all of the groups perform.
If your child is being picked up from school by another parent, please write a note to your child's school to indicate that this parent or other adult has permission to pick up your child for this purpose, otherwise they will not release your child from the building.

VENUE CHANGE MARCH 10
Next week, we will be meeting at St. Andrew's on 6th Ave during our regular practise time so that the children are able to record their songs from festival as they have been recommended to the provincial level.  A notice did go home with your child today - apologies for the minimal notice.  This venue change is ONLY for KTCC.

Thank you for your continued support!

IMPORTANT KTCC VENUE CHANGE!!

Tuesday March 9 KTCC will be held at St. Andrews Presbyterian- 1136 6th Ave. This is NOT the St. Andrew's downtown but the church on 6^th ave up by South Kamloops Secondary.

This venue change is to accommodate a recording session for our provincial festival entry.

Thank you for your support!

Jennica Alpaugh

Sunday Singing

Thanks to those children who were able to join us today at the service at Kamloops United Church. We received so many compliments about how beautifully the children sang and how respectful they were at the service. We are so proud of you!

There are still some Blazer ticket available. We are dropping the prices to clear out the rest of the tickets. Just $10 each. That's less than half price of a premium seat ticket!

We will see everyone on Tuesday for our regular choir rehearsal and the High Country Music Festival at Sagebrush Theatre at 10:00 am on Wednesday.

Wow!
Your children sang beautifully last night. We are so proud of how hard they are working each week.
This morning I received a phone call from the festival letting me know that Ms. Dennis (the adjudicator) was so impressed with our performance last night that she has recommended our recording be sent to the provincial  festival for the next level of compition!
This is a huge compliment from Ms. Dennis and a testament to how hard your children have worked!

Give them an extra hug for me tonight.
See you Sunday!

Ms. Alpaugh

Oops!

Thanks to those who read through the notice sent home today and caught my mistake! I appreciate it! For High Country Music festival on March 4 it should read Wednesday March 4

Thank you for keeping me on my toes!

The children are sounding absolutely outstanding! It's amazing how much they've grown since the December concert.

We will see everyone at 5:30 on Thursday at Calvary Community Church

Busy times ahead!

Thank you for all of your ongoing support in having your child attend choir rehearsals, practising at home and ensuring that they love to sing!

We have a packed schedule in the next two weeks.  For each of the additional choir concerts/festivals (there's 3 in the next two weeks) please ensure that your child is dressed appropriately. 

-Girls: Hair in French braid, black tights, black skort, black jazz shoes, red KTCC shirt. No make up or jewelry please.

-Boys: Hair neatly combed, black jazz shoes, black socks, black dress pants (no jeans please), red KTCC shirt. 

 Tuesday February 24 - regular KTCC rehearsal at the Henry Grube

Thursday February 26 - Kamloops Festival of the Performing Arts at Calvary Community Church (1205 Rogers Way) please arrive promptly at 5:30 (please note the earlier time).  The children will have approximately 15 minutes to warm up together on the stage.  This is a very important time for them.  Families - please take your child's coat and boots as we do not have a separate space to put these items in.   

There is a donation required for parents/siblings to enter. Festival is a formal performance, we will be reviewing audience etiquette prior to our performance (sitting quietly, not talking between songs or performances) 

Sunday March 1 - sharing of music at Kamloops United Church (421 St Paul St).  The choir has been invited to share three pieces throughout the church service.  Please have your child at the church at 9:30 and keep your child's coat and outside shoes.  You are invited to stay for the service.  The choir will stay together throughout the service and we will connect with families at the end of the service which is expected to be around 11:00 AM.

Tuesday March 3 - regular KTCC rehearsal at the Henry Grube

Wednesday March 4 - High Country Music Festival at Sagebrush Theatre at 10:00.  This is a regular school day, but this festival is run by the school district.  Please have your child at the Sagebrush lobby no later than 10:00 AM.  Joanne Etherington (Justine's Mom) will meet the children in the lobby.  (Thank you for volunteering Joanne!)  Children will have the opportunity to listen to other groups perform and hear feedback from an adjudicator.  You are welcome to stay to listen to the different choirs perform.  If you are unable to join us, pick up of your child will be at 12:00.  We recognize that this can be a difficult for timing for some parents, however we also need to be back in our classrooms after lunch, so a timely pick up is required.  

If you have any questions or concerns please contact Jacquie at jstrom@sd73.bc.ca

Important dates

February and March are going to provide some busy times for us with festivals happening around Kamloops. These festivals allow KTCC members to listen to other choirs and to receive valuable feedback from adjudicators who are specialists in the field. It's amazing how much they will grow over the course of the next few weeks as a choir.

Thank you to all of those who took time out of their busy weekend schedules to ensure your child was able to join us at our extra choir practice and pizza day this past Saturday. Your children worked extra hard to keep themselves focused and continuing to learn and improve!

Upcoming dates;
Thursday February 26 - Kamloops festival of the performing arts held at the calvary community church on Rogers way. Please have your child there at 5:45

Sunday March 1 - KTCC will share their music at Kamloops United church.

Wednesday March 4 - Music in the High Country festival held at the sagebrush theatre. Students will need to arrive at 10:00. We will be looking for a parent volunteer to assist in the morning to greet students and let them know where they need to meet Miss Alpaugh.  If you would be able to help us out please see Jacquie on Tuesday.

There are still some blazer tickets available. Ger your name in for the contest we are running! All money raised ensure our program is able to run effectively.

Thank you for your continued support in music.

Saturday rehearsal

Just a quick reminder of the rehearsal on Saturday morning at Beattie school of the arts on McGill rd from 9-1. Children will continue working on getting ready for festival later this month. Thank you for your continued support in your child's love of singing.

If you are unable to attend a rehearsal please email Jacquie at jstrom@sd73.bc.ca. Do not reply to these blog posts as Jacquie doesn't receive them

There are just 23 blazer tickets left for sale! Our contest continues for the most number of tickets sold to a family.

See you soon!

Music Notes Week 14

It is so incredible how hard your children worked on Tuesday.  They are improving so much after each session it is amazing!

Keep on working on listening and singing with the Youtube clips found on the blog site - clicking on the Youtube link.  Remember you need to watch these on a computer; tablets and phones cannot support Youtube links.

There are still many Blazer tickets available - it's one of our few fundraisers!  They would be a great Valentine's gift, birthday present or just a family outing.  See Jacquie on Tuesdays during choir to purchase.  Only $12 each.

Also we are aware that there are many illnesses being shared around.  If your child is going to be absent from choir, please email Jacquie at jstrom@sd73.bc.ca to inform us.

Upcoming dates: February 14 Craft and Pizza Day at Beattie McGill Campus 9 AM-1 PM

Thanks for your continued support!

Music Notes Week 13

Wow!  Your children worked so hard yesterday at choir practise.  They should be proud of themselves.  Yesterday we sent home a notice with important dates and information about a contest for Blazer tickets (yes we still have some available). Tickets can be purchased on Tuesdays during choir practise from Jacquie. Below is the notice that we sent home yesterday.

Important Dates and Information

As we commence the second part of choir we have some important events coming up in the next couple of months.

Additionally, we still have some Blazer game vouchers available.  These are one of the few fundraisers for our choir to help with everything running smoothly.  

We still have many tickets available.  The student who sells the most by Feb 10 will earn a prize.

Saturday February 14 - Craft and Pizza Day 9 AM-1 PM at Beattie McGill. This is an important rehearsal to ensure we are ready for Festival the following week.

Thursday February 26 - Kamloops Festival of the Performing Arts at Calvary Community Church on Rogers Way.  Please arrive by 5:45

*Formal concert wear is required. Black tights, black skort, black jazz shoes, red t-shirt (tucked in) hair in a french braid, no make up or jewelry.  There is a donation required for parents/siblings to enter. Festival is a formal performance, we will be reviewing audience etiquette prior to our performance (sitting quietly, not talking between songs or performances)

Sunday March 1 - KTCC sharing at Kamloops United Church in the morning service.

More details TBA soon!

Keep checking the blog for weekly updates and to view youtube videos for practicing at home. Our current focus songs are “Goodnight” and “You’ll never guess what I saw”.

Thank you for your continued support

Music Notes Week 11

What a great start to the new year!  The children received new music yesterday and Ms. Alpaugh has posted new Youtube videos on the blog.  For the Youtube videos to work you will need to view them on a computer (tablets and smartphones don't support Flashplayer which is necessary for them to work).  It's one of those small glitches that we haven't yet worked out in the technology world yet.

Next time you are in the Henry Grube Centre, there are a few new pictures up from the Winter concerts for all to see.  They can be found on the bulletin board across from the washrooms.

As the colds and flus circulate around, we recognize that your child is not always in the best health to be at choir.  If you could please send Jacquie an email at jstrom@sd73.bc.ca to let us know that would be wonderful - thank you!

A few new dates for your calendar: - times to be confirmed later

Saturday February 14 - Craft Day in the morning

Thursday February 26 - Kamloops Festival of the Performing Arts in the evening

Sunday March 1 - KTCC sharing at Kamloops United Church in the morning service

Serious Options (Ms Alpaugh, Mrs. Froese and Mrs. Gauley's choir) is having a concert next weekend!
Many families mentioned they would like details on our upcoming concert after the December concert so he's the poster.

**If anyone speaks another language and is willing to help us with the opening of our concert by reciting a poem ("The Fog- Carl Sandburg) they will receive a complimentary ticket to our concert! Please let Ms. Alpaugh know ASAP (jalpaugh@sd73.bc.ca) if you or someone you know is interested. There will be a quick rehearsal at 1pm at St. Andrews on 6th ave, Saturday Jan 17 for poem participants. **

We hope to see you there!

CHOIR CANCELLED

Hello families!

I hope you have enjoyed the snow day today and you are creating some memories together today.  After some discussion we have decided to ensure the safety of everyone that we will be cancelling choir tomorrow afternoon.  This is for both KTHC and KTCC.

Please share this information with any choir families  you know.

While we wait for the snow to stop if you could please have your child listen to (find it on the blog under the Youtube link) and begin studying: You'll never guess what I saw, Peter Piper and Goodnight.

We will see you all January 13!