Announcements for 1/22/12 Youth Chorale of Central Minnesota
CURRENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Concordia Choir Festival – Jan, 27-28, 2012
Watch for a roommate list, packing list, and schedule (to be sent this weekend). One of the items you will need to have is a GARMENT BAG (labeled with your name) for your concert attire. Once you know who your roommates are, you are welcome to combine two or three uniforms in one bag (this is optional). Please make sure your names are identified on the outside of the bag (use masking tape if necessary).
On Friday, Jan. 27, plan to arrive between 3:00-3:10 to the St. Cloud Holiday Inn (Hwy 15 and Division). We need to depart at 3:30 p.m. Leave yourself plenty of time if you are coming from a distance or for winter conditions. *If you are getting on the bus in Alexandria, let Paula know by Jan. 23.
**PLEASE BE ON TIME at both locations.**
Bring a bag supper to eat on the bus ride up to Concordia. Bring money to use when we stop for supper on the way home Saturday night.
If you are coming directly from school, make sure you have everything packed the night before! Your car can be parked overnight at the Holiday Inn, but they request that you go to the hotel front desk and register your vehicle with them so that it does not get towed.
YCCM’s new CD “Stars” If you’d like a copy, we can ship to you, friends, or family for $14 (includes S&H) or feel free to purchase one ($12) from the YCCM Office (Paula’s hours vary), Hams Music in St. Cloud (they have normal business hours!) or at the next concert on February 26.
Check E-mail Often! The YCCM office (mainly Paula) sends out requests, reminders, and other information fairly often, so please singers and parents, check your e-mail often so that you don’t miss anything important…
Program Book Distribution – At the beginning of December, singers were given 5 of the new Program Books to deliver around their communities. Does anybody need more? It is our hope that we can get more books out into the public. Does anybody have an “in” at the St. Cloud Hospital? Or any other businesses in the area that have larger waiting areas? What places are we missing? Any help that you can give is greatly appreciated. E-mail Paula with your thoughts.
Black Folders are for performances (bring to Concordia) and final rehearsals only. Please do not use them for regular rehearsals or any other purposes.
Concert Attire Guidelines: Just a reminder, especially with the Concordia Festival coming up:
Girls should wear BLACK opaque tights or knee-hi hosiery under the dresses. Hair looks best behind the shoulders – off the face, please. We should be able to see your eyebrows! Hair accessories should be black and used only if necessary. No necklaces. Earrings can be metal studs or small rings. Please don’t forget your black dress shoes when you leave the house. Double check that you have everything you need.
Boys need to make sure they wear a white undershirt beneath their tux shirt. Black socks and black dress shoes are required.
| Upcoming Rehearsals, Performances, and Events |
| Jan. 27 and 28, 2012 – Concordia Choir Festival
Jan. 29 – NO REHEARSAL – CANCELED Feb. 5, 2012 – 2:00-4:10 rehearsal due to Super Bowl! February 26, 2012 – Concert will be held at ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CHURCH in Sartell, MN. **April 14, 2012 – Rehearsal at the Paramount Theatre. Rehearsal will run from 10:00-12:30. Plan to arrive there between 9:45-10:00. Parking is free in the Paramount Ramp on the weekends. Enter through the back doors of the theatre (Taco John’s side). |
REPEAT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
(for a full list of all past announcements, as well as a calendar of all rehearsals and performances, visit the website’s members section)
Absence Reminder: If you will be absent for a regular rehearsal and it is not on your Conflict Catcher, make sure you use the online form. This assures that it gets logged properly. If you are going to miss a dress rehearsal (i.e. April 14), or even a concert, you need to contact Mr. Lathe directly by e-mail. The sooner you do this, the better!
facebook Group. Announcements will also be published on a private facebook group. If you would like to get your announcements via this group, search facebook for “YCCM Singers 2011-12” and request to join. Only singers and parents will be approved. This group is for announcements only, and is not an effective way to communicate back to staff.
