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!