Students and Families:
Great progress this week everyone -- keep up the good work!
- Ladies who were fitted for dresses, please bring your check in for $76 made out to the Town of Foxborough Music by Monday at the latest. That way we can get concert attire ordered next week.
- This Saturday is the Bottle & Can Drive! 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.
- If you are interested in helping design a Choir T-Shirt please speak with Colleen, Katie, or Hannah as they will be creating designs and we will begin ordering shirts very soon. We will wear these shirts at the cookout in October!
- Part tracks for all ensembles are being uploaded to Dropbox - please practice with them!
- Sectionals will start next Tuesday...Baritone/Tenor (including Lady Tenors): 2:00-3:00pm.
- Acapella Club Meeting Next Wednesday, see Carly Rayburg for details
- E-Board and Official Leaders List coming soon (within the next two weeks)
- Follow the twitter page if you have not done so already @foxborochoir
Have a wonderful weekend! See you all on Monday :-)
-Mr. Raymond
Friday, September 18, 2015
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
Weekly Update
Students:
Great progress so far this week!
- Leaders: Friday, 6:40am Leadership meeting in the band room
- Ladies who were fitted for dresses, please bring your check in for $76 made out to the Town of Foxborough Music by next Monday at the latest. That way we can get concert attire ordered next week.
- This Saturday is the Bottle & Can Drive! 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.
- Part tracks for all ensembles should be uploaded by the end of this week or the start of next week at the very latest, keep an eye out for those.
- If you are not registered with Dropbox yet, please do so as soon as you can
- Sectionals will start next Tuesday...Baritone/Tenor (including Lady Tenors): 2:00-3:00pm. You will receive a full sectional schedule tomorrow
- Honors section expectations sheet will be coming tomorrow--this should help explain Honors vs CP credit in chorus. These expectations are explained on the "Concert Choir" page on this website all the way down at the bottom.
- "Chamber Choir" students will have a couple extra songs to learn -- I will have music for you very soon. We will have an after school rehearsal periodically, a schedule will follow.
Any other items, please feel free to let me know and/or share your announcements before chorus!
Thank you,
-Mr. Raymond
Great progress so far this week!
- Leaders: Friday, 6:40am Leadership meeting in the band room
- Ladies who were fitted for dresses, please bring your check in for $76 made out to the Town of Foxborough Music by next Monday at the latest. That way we can get concert attire ordered next week.
- This Saturday is the Bottle & Can Drive! 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.
- Part tracks for all ensembles should be uploaded by the end of this week or the start of next week at the very latest, keep an eye out for those.
- If you are not registered with Dropbox yet, please do so as soon as you can
- Sectionals will start next Tuesday...Baritone/Tenor (including Lady Tenors): 2:00-3:00pm. You will receive a full sectional schedule tomorrow
- Honors section expectations sheet will be coming tomorrow--this should help explain Honors vs CP credit in chorus. These expectations are explained on the "Concert Choir" page on this website all the way down at the bottom.
- "Chamber Choir" students will have a couple extra songs to learn -- I will have music for you very soon. We will have an after school rehearsal periodically, a schedule will follow.
Any other items, please feel free to let me know and/or share your announcements before chorus!
Thank you,
-Mr. Raymond
Tuesday, September 15, 2015
Mixed Vocal Jazz Rehearsal Tonight
Reminder: First evening rehearsal for the Mixed Vocal Jazz Ensemble is tonight 6:30pm-8:00pm.
Also, part tracks are being uploaded today and all week -- please use them to practice with!
See you at the rehearsal tonight! -Mr. Raymond
Also, part tracks are being uploaded today and all week -- please use them to practice with!
See you at the rehearsal tonight! -Mr. Raymond
Friday, September 11, 2015
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
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
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Foxboro Vocal Jazz Rosters 2015-2016
FOXBOROUGH VOCAL JAZZ ROSTERS 2015-2016
Congratulations to all who all auditioned! Looking forward to an exciting year of vocal jazz! Guidance will be notified and schedules will be adjusted to accommodate these rosters. Voice parts are subject to change from song to song. After school rehearsals for the Mixed VJE will start next week.
Jessica Hoyt
(2)
Congratulations to all who all auditioned! Looking forward to an exciting year of vocal jazz! Guidance will be notified and schedules will be adjusted to accommodate these rosters. Voice parts are subject to change from song to song. After school rehearsals for the Mixed VJE will start next week.
MIXED
VOCAL JAZZ ENSEMBLE
Soprano
Colleen
MacDonald
Lindsey
Cullen
Hannah
Kalcic
Caleigh
Servaes
Claire Foley
(Sop/Alto 1)
Alto
Mical
Henriquez (Alto 1)
Jessica Hoyt
(Alto 1)
Molly
Crocker (Alto 2)
Katie Todd
(Alto 2/Tenor)
Caitlin
Driscoll (Alto 2/Tenor)
Tenor
Ryan
McCormack
Bass
Ben Howell
Tom Watson
Jack Lovely
TREBLE
JAZZ CHOIR
Soprano
Colleen
MacDonald (1)
Olivia Hovey
(1)
Kendall
Milender (1)
Sophia Isaza
(2)
Alto
Mical
Henriquez (1)
Victoria
Reed-Fitton (1)
Shannon
Harding (1)
Rose
Morrison (2)
Faith Perry
(2)
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
Week 2 Updates
Students:
- The final day of vocal auditions is tomorrow (Wednesday). These auditions will take place during class and directly after school. Final ensemble rosters will be posted on here tomorrow night and guidance will be notified so schedules can be adjusted. Anyone in "Treble Jazz Choir" will be in the "Jazz Workshop" section and anyone in the Mixed Vocal Jazz Ensemble will be in the "Honors Jazz Choir" section.
- Mixed Vocal Jazz Ensemble will have after school rehearsals beginning next week. Rehearsals will be on Tuesday evenings -- time will be announced very soon
- I have uploaded mp3 clips to the FHS Choir Dropbox. These clips are for the October, November, and December concerts for Concert Choir and both Jazz Choirs. You will be receiving a lot of music over the next week or so which will include all fall concert music.
- Once again if you have not connected to Dropbox and subscribed to this website yet, please do so.
- I am aiming to start uploading part tracks by next week.
- We will begin having after school sectionals very soon -- we will discuss this in class. I am currently looking at Friday's right after school until 2:40. Those that cannot attend the sectional will need to schedule a time to meet with me to work 1 on 1.
- New singers will need to fitted for and purchase a choir dress. I will be coordinating with upperclassman leaders and will be scheduling a time soon to get you fitted.
See you in rehearsal!
-Mr. Raymond
- The final day of vocal auditions is tomorrow (Wednesday). These auditions will take place during class and directly after school. Final ensemble rosters will be posted on here tomorrow night and guidance will be notified so schedules can be adjusted. Anyone in "Treble Jazz Choir" will be in the "Jazz Workshop" section and anyone in the Mixed Vocal Jazz Ensemble will be in the "Honors Jazz Choir" section.
- Mixed Vocal Jazz Ensemble will have after school rehearsals beginning next week. Rehearsals will be on Tuesday evenings -- time will be announced very soon
- I have uploaded mp3 clips to the FHS Choir Dropbox. These clips are for the October, November, and December concerts for Concert Choir and both Jazz Choirs. You will be receiving a lot of music over the next week or so which will include all fall concert music.
- Once again if you have not connected to Dropbox and subscribed to this website yet, please do so.
- I am aiming to start uploading part tracks by next week.
- We will begin having after school sectionals very soon -- we will discuss this in class. I am currently looking at Friday's right after school until 2:40. Those that cannot attend the sectional will need to schedule a time to meet with me to work 1 on 1.
- New singers will need to fitted for and purchase a choir dress. I will be coordinating with upperclassman leaders and will be scheduling a time soon to get you fitted.
See you in rehearsal!
-Mr. Raymond
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
First Day Updates
Students:
It was a pleasure meeting all of you today! It's going to be a great year, we have a lot of music to dive in to over the next couple of weeks, first we just have to get some logistical items out of the way.
Once again, make sure you subscribe to the blog by entering your email address to the right. This is a class requirement for Concert Choir and both Jazz Choirs.
I have begun sending out Dropbox invites. When you see yours in your email, log in to Dropbox and "accept" the invite, this will allow me to confirm that you are in the shared dropbox group. On Dropbox please ONLY view or download the files, do not move or delete any files or folders. If you did not receive an invite, I either do not have your email address, or I did not type your email address in correctly, please notify me. This is also a class requirement for all choirs.
The mp3 file of the Jazz Choir audition song (Autumn Leaves) is in the dropbox folders for both jazz choirs. Treble Jazz Choir members will audition during class Thursday and Mixed Jazz members will audition next Tuesday.
Finally, after discussing the matter with some of the leaders, I have decided to stay with the choir dresses that you used last year. Any girls who are freshman or new to chorus will need to order a dress. I will be coordinating with the student leaders to help those new students get dresses.
Also, feel free to follow the FHS Choir Twitter: @foxborochoir
Great to meet you all, can't wait to get singing!
--Mr. Raymond
It was a pleasure meeting all of you today! It's going to be a great year, we have a lot of music to dive in to over the next couple of weeks, first we just have to get some logistical items out of the way.
Once again, make sure you subscribe to the blog by entering your email address to the right. This is a class requirement for Concert Choir and both Jazz Choirs.
I have begun sending out Dropbox invites. When you see yours in your email, log in to Dropbox and "accept" the invite, this will allow me to confirm that you are in the shared dropbox group. On Dropbox please ONLY view or download the files, do not move or delete any files or folders. If you did not receive an invite, I either do not have your email address, or I did not type your email address in correctly, please notify me. This is also a class requirement for all choirs.
The mp3 file of the Jazz Choir audition song (Autumn Leaves) is in the dropbox folders for both jazz choirs. Treble Jazz Choir members will audition during class Thursday and Mixed Jazz members will audition next Tuesday.
Finally, after discussing the matter with some of the leaders, I have decided to stay with the choir dresses that you used last year. Any girls who are freshman or new to chorus will need to order a dress. I will be coordinating with the student leaders to help those new students get dresses.
Also, feel free to follow the FHS Choir Twitter: @foxborochoir
Great to meet you all, can't wait to get singing!
--Mr. Raymond
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