March Newsletter
Hello Clements Choir Family!
March Newsletter
Hello Clements Choir Family!
February was full of wonderful rehearsals and a great TMEA All-State convention! Clements choir was represented well and the concerts were outstanding.
We also got our initial numbers back for next year and they look great! Thank you to all the efforts in writing letters, filming interviews, doing campus visits, and working electives. This year, CHS Choir is at 158. Our projected rosters for next year are 195! We always lose some kids between now and the start of the school year to academies and moving away, but Mr. Shen’s job is secure! Great work, everyone!
Jade Blakey | jade.blakey@fortbendisd.com
Justin Shen | justin.shen@fortbendisd.com
Booster Club is preparing for this year's Silent Auction fundraiser on April 28. Do you have gift certificates and/or goodie basket items you'd like to donate? Please fill out this form to contribute items for the auction. All proceeds will go to support the choir program. For more details, contact Kelsey Johnson, Fundraising Chair: chschoir.boosterclubfundraising@gmail.com
Solo Festival | Saturday, February 28th (Students who signed up) 9am-1pm Please make sure to pay any outstanding fees in Presto Assistant. We currently have a $200 outstanding balance of fees. Most students have their run through on Friday. Be sure you are practicing and have several reminders for your own pianist rehearsal. Here is the schedule for Saturday! Please check your time and make sure you arrive at least 20 minutes before your timeslot. Masterclass participants: You are expected to attend your entire session. Session A is from 8:30-10:30 and Session B is from 10:45-1:00. All other singers: You may leave immediately after you perform. You are also welcome to watch the masterclass participants before/after your timeslot.
Please reference the Presto Email from Tuesday, 2/24 for additional information on how to dress!
MS UIL Hosting | Tuesday, March 3rd-Wednesday, March 4th | Various Locations | Select students Thank you to all students who have stepped up to volunteer at Middle School UIL contest. Check the Sign-Up Genius and inform BOTH Mrs. Blakey and Mr. Shen if an emergency arises. Morning shift students will get a donut and both shifts of students are entitled to a pizza lunch! Don’t forget to wear your choir polo, jeans, and comfortable walking shoes.
Chamber Choir Preview Concert | Wednesday, March 4th 6:30-7:45pm @ Sugar Land Methodist Church You are invited to come hear the Madrigal Festival competitions set of Chamber Choir, alongside the Chamber programs from Austin, Dulles, Elkins, and Kempner. The competition is Saturday, March 7th in Jersey Village, so come see us in our local concert! This is really important to any student who plans to be in Chamber Choir in the future.
Booster Club Meeting | Thursday, March 12th @ 2 Berenger Pl. | Booster Club Members & Potential officers This is for parents/guardians who want to get involved and be “in-the-know" about what’s happening next. We're gearing up for the end of year concert, Coffee House, UIL, and setting up our officer positions for next year.
Volunteering for the spring: Please sign up to help us out with our events this year! Many hands make light work!
UIL Season by Choir
Con Brio
Pre-UIL: Thursday, March 12th 6:45am-5th period (polo, jeans, binder) parent chaperone help
Clinic: Thursday, March 26th 3:15-4:45pm (with Mr. Braxton of Garcia MS)
UIL dates (TBA): April 8-10th
Sonoro
Pre-UIL: Thursday, March 12th 6:45am-5th period (polo, jeans, binder)- parent chaperone help
Clinic: Friday, March 27th 3:15-4:45pm (with Mr. Williams of George Ranch HS)
UIL dates (TBA): April 8-10th
A Cappella/Cantiamo “Mega Choir”
Rehearsal: Monday, March 2nd 5-6:30pm
Pre-UIL: Tuesday, March 10th 2nd period-5th period (polo, jeans, binder) parent chaperone help
Rehearsal: Monday, March 9th 5-6:30pm
Clinic: Monday, March 30th 4-5:30pm (with Mrs. Premont Alejandro)
UIL dates (TBA): April 8-10th
Concert Tenor Bass
Pre-UIL: Tuesday, March 10th 4th-4:30pm (polo, jeans, binder) parent chaperone help
Clinic: Wednesday, April 1st 3-4:30pm (with Dr. Maglione of University of Houston)
UIL dates (TBA): April 8-10th
Concert Treble Pre-UIL: Wednesday, March 11th 7th period-5:00pm (polo, jeans, binder) parent chaperone help
Clinic: Thursday, April 2nd 3-4:30pm (with Elizabeth Tait )
UIL dates (TBA): April 8-10th
Concert Chorale
Pre-UIL: Tuesday, March 10th 4th-4:30pm (polo, jeans, binder) parent chaperone help
Clinic: Tuesday, March 31st 4:30-6:00pm (with Mr. Park of Nolan Ryan JH)
UIL dates (TBA): April 8-10th
Choir Website: Please visit our website for the calendar, practice tracks, and other pertinent information! | clementschoir.org
Calendars: There is an electronic calendar for all the major choir events for the year, choir leadership, musical, and all-state rehearsals. Please scroll to see all of them!
Donations: There are a few things that we always need in the choir room. Please consider donating one or more of the following items, there are links attached for easy Amazon ordering! (any brand/amount is fine, we’re not picky!):
Upcoming Events: Senior Ad Sales for Spring Concert Program- Mid March (Information to be released after booster club meeting on March 12th)- due April 2nd All-state camp scholarships opens- April 1st Senior scholarships open- April 1st Recording Day (Concert Chorale)- April 15th Dallas Spring Trip- April 17-18th Spring Concert- April 28th Senior Excellence Night- April 30th
Thank you! -Mrs. Blakey & Mr. Shen