Friday News and Notes

Vocal Students:

Thank you for your hard work this week!  You are all very talented singers, and I feel we are off to a great start.  I am confident that we are going to reach our goals and make some amazing music this year.  That being said, in order for us to continue progressing, it is important that everyone start getting into a quality practicing routine.  This will help cut down on rehearsal time spent going over notes and rhythms.  If you need assistance in forming a quality practice routine or you would ever like help on any of the music, please let me know and I would be glad to help you!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

-  Mixed Vocal Jazz Ensemble evening rehearsals will begin Tuesday 6:30-8:00pm.  These are required rehearsals.

-  Concert Choir sectionals will be on Tuesday's after school from 2:10pm(sharp)-3:00pm.  Each section will meet approximately once a month.  This is a graded component.  If you cannot make your sectional, you must see me to schedule a time to work together.  We will start these September 22nd.  I will give you a full schedule in rehearsal.

-  Any female student who is new to chorus needs to be fitted for and purchase the concert dress/blouse.  This concert dress/blouse will be used all four years of high school (so you will only need to buy it once).  Next week the choral leaders will begin the process of getting sizes for anyone who needs the dress.  The price of the dress is: $26, the price of the blouse is: $25, the price of the faux pearl necklace is $10, and shipping per dress is $15.  The total price per student will be $76.  Parents will need to make a check for $76 out to the "Town of Foxborough Music".  Once again, this is a one time fee, and your concert dress/blouse/necklace will be used throughout your high school career.

-  *SENIORS* FMA Pictures will be taken Tuesday September 15th @ Ahern Field 5:30pm (Vocal Jazz members make sure you make it back over to the rehearsal by 6:30pm)

-  Bottle & Can Drive: Saturday September 19th @ Town Hall Parking Lot: 9:00am-2:00pm.  Food is included.  This is a major fundraiser and a wonderful opportunity to make friends and connect with a variety of music students from FHS.

-  FMA Cookout is October 16th (more information to come)

-  Also, we will start Music T-Shirt and Sweatshirt orders soon as well as Jazz shirts!  I will be coordinating with the leaders to discuss this.

As always, if you have any other announcements please see me and I will upload them.
Have a great weekend!

-Mr. Raymond