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!