Election of Officers

 The following officers were elected at our choir meeting following Back-to-School night in September.  Please don’t hesitate to contact any of them, especially your student’s class representative, if you have any questions, comments, or concerns:

President: Karen Woods 244-1551                      Senior Representative: Lori Steele 241-6060

Vice President:  Donna Hunter 243-4632             Junior Representative: Jeneva Roberts 246-1647

Secretary:  Bridget Brickwood 241-2560              Sophomore Representative: Amber Forrest 243-3524

Treasurer: Peggy O’Lea 246-1446                      Freshman Representative: Craig Johnson 246-1838

Points Chairperson:  Karina Lapp 396-2797

 Choir Communications

 Important Announcement Regarding Performance Wear

BOYS:

Any Boy not complying with Performance Wear Dress Codes is subject to a grade point loss for the performance which may affect his report card grade.

 Tux Pants, Tux Jacket, Black Tux Tie - Property of Shasta High School

White Tux Shirt, Black Dress Shoes, Black Socks - Boy Is Responsible

 

Hemming Instructions

1.       Do not cut any length off the pants!  Hems need to be made without cutting any length off.  Remember, you are only borrowing these clothes.

2.       Each boy is responsible for his own hem.  You may either do it yourself, or hire someone to do it.  As a courtesy, Tuxedos & Taylor Shop, at (80 Hartnell Ave 224-1843), will shorten pants for $8.00.  Ask for Ken and let him know you are with Shasta High School.   If you choose to use them, get the pants to them ASAP!  They will not be able to do “last minute” hems. 

3.       Make sure you wear your performance shoes when you get your hem measured.  The shoes you wear will determine the correct length of your hem.

4.       A “correct hem” is one that breaks just on top of the shoe, below the ankle, and above the toes.

5.       Jacket hems should hit an inch below your wrist.

 

Proper Care Instructions for Your Tux

1.       Tuxes must be dry cleaned only.  The school will pay to have it dry cleaned at the end of the year.

2.       Never iron your tux.

3.       Hang pants according to the crease in front, zipper closed.

4.       Only hang pants on a PANT HANGER. (Never use a wire-only hanger)

5.       Keep tux in this protective bag when not in use.

 

Do’s and Don’ts for Performances

1.       Black dress shoes with black socks must be worn.

2.       Boys are required to purchase their own white tux shirt. 

3.       You must wear your assigned tie at each performance.  Keep it in your jacket pocket between performances.

4.       Your hair should be neat and not distracting.

5.       No jewelry…..it’s distracting.

6.       Remember, you are representing Shasta High School.  Always be the professional and inspirational singer you are!

 

Performance Wear Requirements and Grading

1.       You will be checked before, during, or after each performance to see that you have fulfilled the above obligations.

2.       If you fulfill all of the requirements as stated above and you come to each performance, you will receive the maximum number of grade points given for that performance.

3.       If you do not fulfill all of the requirements stated above, you will lose performance grade points at the discretion of the director.

 

Turning in Your Performance Wear at the End of the Year

Each of the following items will be required at check out time.  If you are missing any of the following, you will need to pay for each item as listed below, before you graduate or get your report card.

 

A.     Tuxedo Pants……………………………….$35.00

B.     Tuxedo Jacket…………… ……………….. $70.00

C.     Tuxedo Tie……………………………..…. $10.00

D.     Correct Jacket Hanger……………………...N/C, but return

E.      Correct Pant Hanger………………………..N/C, but return

F.      Plastic Protector Bag……………………….N/C, but return

G.     Instructions and Slipcover………………….N/C, but return

 

GIRLS:

Any Girl not complying with Performance Wear Dress Codes is subject to a grade point loss for the performance which may affect her report card grade.

 

Black Performance Dress – Property of Shasta High School

Black Dress Shoes, Black Hose – Girl is Responsible

 

Hemming Instructions

1.       DO NOT CUT ANY MATERIAL OFF OF THIS DRESS!  Hems need to be made without cutting any length off.  Remember, you are only borrowing this dress. 

2.       Make sure you wear your performance shoes when you get your hem measured.  A “correct hem” comes to the top of your foot, just below the ankle, and above your toes.  A hem that is too long will make walking and climbing risers difficult.

3.       Hems created with safety pins or tape, are not acceptable.

4.       Each girl is responsible for her own hem or any alterations.  You may either do it yourself or hire someone to do it for you.

5.       As a courtesy, Tuxedos & Taylor at (80 Hartnell Ave. 224-1843) will hem these performance dresses for $10.00.  If you choose to use them, get your dress to them early, as they will not be able to do “last minute” jobs.  Ask for Ken and let him know that you are with Shasta High School.

 

Dress Care Instructions

1.       DO NOT IRON ANY PART OF THIS DRESS!!

2.       Although this dress can technically be washed, we wish it to be dry-cleaned only.  We do dry clean each dress at the end of each school year, at no cost to you.  If you feel that the dress needs to be cleaned before that, please have it dry cleaned yourself, or call Jayme Blazian at 241-7820 or Amber Forrest at 243-3524

3.       Always hang your dress between performances.  Use the bag it came in to keep it in excellent condition. 

 

Do’s and Don’ts for Performances

1.       Black, closed toed, comfortable shoes must be worn with your dress.  Flats or low heals are required. 

2.       No jewelry please….it’s distracting. 

3.       Minimal make-up, please.

4.       Hair should be attractive and not distracting.

5.       Remember, you are representing Shasta High School.  Always be the professional and inspirational singer you are!

 

Performance Wear Requirements and Grading

1.       You will be checked before, during, or after each performance to see that you have fulfilled the above obligations.

2.       If you fulfill all of the requirements as stated above, and you come to each performance, you will receive the maximum number of grade points given for that performance.

3.       If you do not fulfill all of the requirements stated above, you will lose grade points at the discretion of the director.

 

Turning in Your Performance Wear at the End of the Year

Each of these items will be required at check in time.  If you are missing any of the following, you will need to pay for each item as listed below, before you graduate or get your report card.

 

A.     Your Performance Dress………………………$75.00

It is imperative that you have the dress that was checked out to you….the number that was assigned to you.  (The number is written on the back neckline.)

B.     White Plastic Hanger With Dress #………..…..N/C, but return

C.     Plastic Protector Bag………………………..….N/C, but return

D.     Instructions and Slipcover………………..….…N/C, but return

 

QUESTIONS?................HELP NEEDED?

We are available to answer your questions.  Please call Jayme Blazian at 241-7820 or Amber Forrest at 243-3524.

 

OUR FIRST PERFORMANCE IS THE WINTER CONCERT AND IT IS:

 Monday, November 26^th at 6:00 at Shasta Learning Center           

 

 Madrigal Costumes

 

We would like to congratulate the students who have been chosen to participate in the Madrigal Dinner this year and remind the whole cast of some items they will need to purchase for their costumes.  Each student will need a pair of black tights.  You can either purchase dance tights or Target carries a heavy duty tight that seems to work well.  Students will also need a pair of black soled slippers.  Girls can wear the Mary Jane type and boys can purchase the Black Corduroy slippers.  We would suggest gel inserts also for student comfort.  They are on their feet a great deal during the dinner.  All students will receive one set of underarm shields and extra sets can be purchased for $1 each.  Students will be signing a contract regarding the care of their costume, and we require that each student who takes their costume home must transport their costume to and from the dinner in a garment bag.  The garment bag is considered part of the costume and if the student received one with their costume, they must return it.  Please call Lisa Lanctot at 244-7026 or Amber Forrest at 243-3524 if you have any questions.

 

2007 Madrigal Dinner

 

Remember, the Madrigal Dinner performances will be December 5-8 and December 11-15.  We need everyone to help by volunteering to sign up for one or more committees.  Listed below are the chairpersons for each committee.  If you haven’t already signed up to help, please call the chairperson and tell them you would like to volunteer.  The hours you donate will be converted to “points” which can be used to help fund your student’s 2008 Europe trip. 

 

General Madrigal Dinner Chairpersons:     Bill Parr  221-5463  OR  Shelly Woollard  242-6151

 

Tickets   Carolyn Mecham 246-2917          

Costumes   Lisa Lanctot      244-7026              Amber Forrest   243-3524

Hair Braiding   Lisa Lanctot  244-7026                          

Table Settings   Cheryl Slaughter  244-2826          

Decorations   Diana Woolfstead  246-1017       Karen Woods   244-1551

Madrigal Rehearsal Calendar

 

NOVEMBER 2007                                                                 DECEMBER 2007

 

1          Rehearsal/School 5:40 – 8 pm                                          2          Table set-up 5 pm

5          Rehearsal/Castle 6 – 8 pm                                               3          Decoration committee/Castle 11 – 3 pm

6          Rehearsal/Castle 6 – 8 pm                                               3          Dress rehearsal/Castle 6 – 9 pm

7          Madrigal Coronation – 7 pm                                            4          Madrigal Dinner pictures 4 pm

8          Rehearsal/Castle 6 – 8 pm                                               4          Madrigal Dinner dress rehearsal 6 – 9 pm

13-16    Rehearsal/Mock Table/Castle 6 – 9 pm                             4          Mock Table/Castle 6:30 – 8:30 pm

27         Rehearsal/Dish Inventory /Castle 6 – 9 pm                                    5-8       Madrigal Dinner

28-30    Rehearsal/Mock Table/Castle 6 – 9 pm                             11-15    Madrigal Dinner

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Europe Trip

 

Just a reminder that a payment for the 2008 Europe Trip, was due on November 1^st, in the amount of $850.

If you have not made your payment please do so immediately.  You can pay by check payable to Shasta High Choir and mail to 446 Moonstone Way, Redding, CA 96003 or pay by credit card on the MCI website at www.musiccelebrations.com using the following instructions.

At the MCI website select: Client Log-In

Create your account here

 

We are group 58, Shasta High School Choir.

Input group code: 08014EUR

password: MCI

 

This will allow you to create an individual account to view updates and make payments. Fill in all of the information at the log-in box. If you are a single family with several people going, i.e., mom, dad and two students, select the appropriate number (in this case 4) when asked how many people you are responsible for. You do not need to create an individual account for each trip participant in your family.

 

Submit the information. This will take you back in real-time to a log-in box, where you may now access your account information and make payments. Your e-mail address is your log-in info. Use the individual password you selected when you created your account. Only you, MCI, and the Shasta High trip directors will have access to your information.

 

Also, this is a reminder that we need to get a copy of the passport for everyone who is going on the trip. Please   mail the copy to 446 Moonstone Way, Redding, CA 96003.

Next parent meeting for Europe Trip will be in February (Date & Time TBA).  The next payments due will be February 1^st and April 1^st, 2008.

If you have any questions, please call Bridget Brickwood at 241-2560 or Peggy O'Lea at 246-1446.

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Cookie Dough Fundraiser Pick-up

 

Cookie Dough pick-up is November 13^th
    Time: 3 pm to 7 pm
    Place:  Pick-up in Music Building (Signs will direct to pick up room)

    ***Please note that all orders must to be picked up on this date, no exceptions****

Please make arrangements for someone to pick up your order if you are unable to make this time and date.  The cookie dough is a perishable item that needs refrigeration and we do not have refrigeration capabilities for these orders. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Jeneva Roberts at home 246-1647 or cell 941-4248.  Thank you for your attention to this matter.

 

Calendar

 

NOVEMBER 2007                                                                 DECEMBER 2007

 

14         Mixed Choir Festival at Mormon Stake Center                   2          Madrigal Dinner table setup 5 pm at the castle

16         Regional Honor Choir                                                      4          Madrigal Dinner dress rehearsal/pictures 4 pm

26         Choir Winter Concert                                                      5-8       Madrigal Dinner

27         Madrigal Dinner dish inventory 6 pm                                11-15    Madrigal Dinner                                                                                                                                              

            Choir Booster Meeting (following dish inventory)                                                                                                                                                                                                  15         Clean up castle after final performance

                                                                                                16         Madrigal Choir at Pilgrim Congregational Church

                                                                                                17         Madrigal Dinner inventory

& storage 6 pm at the castle

                                                                                                24-31    vacation