It is time for our Autumn Choral Concert. This year we will feature both the Concert Choir, Chorale, and student soloists in selections that picture The Many Colors of Fall.
Because we have had some unforeseen interruptions with construction conflicts and athletic successes, we will be performing this concert at a different time. The concert will be held on Wednesday, November 2 at 9:45 am in the Bradford Area High School Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public for any parents, relatives, friends, and any community members that would like to attend. Teachers in the school have been invited to bring their third period class to watch the students’ performance, if they like. I understand that this schedule is not a traditional approach of the Music Department, but is necessary to honor the work of our singers and make it possible for all our students to perform together in our Auditorium. If you are unable to attend the event, please watch the recorded concert on Mr. Young’s teacher website (www.bradfordareaschools.org/teacher_websites.cfm).
A schedule for the day is printed on the back of this letter. Your student will need to have their attire with them on the morning of the performance. They may wear their concert attire to school or change into it when they report to the Vocal Music Room at 9:00 am. Students will warm up together, perform the concert, and then return to class. Teachers have been notified of the concert plan, and students are responsible for making up all missed class work, so they should check with their 2nd, 3rd, and 4th period teachers to see what they will miss before Wednesday’s event.
Students should be reminded that every concert is a required, graded performance and their highest level of professionalism is expected. Singers must have a current average of 80% or above to earn the opportunity to perform in this concert. Their attire requirements are listed on the back. Please contact me if a student cannot be appropriately attired so that I may assist them in preparing for the concert. Unnatural hair coloring, distracting perfumes, and any jewelry will not be permitted on the stage.
Attached are some important documents for you to review and return. The Student Medical Form is required for students in all classes, as students will be regularly participating in events that occur outside the regular school day, such as concerts. The Parent Information Page is also required to collect necessary information for the department. Please complete the forms and return them with your student to me by Friday, October 28.
I am getting excited for the opening concert of the year. I hope to see you on Wednesday, November 2 to hear The Many Colors of Fall!
There are many more exciting events planned for the year, but I don’t have room to tell you about all of them here. I would like to invite you to a parent meeting on Tuesday, November 1 at 6:15 p.m. in the Vocal Music Room. There you will learn more about fundraising opportunities for the year, our planned performance trip to Washington, D.C., and maybe something about the spring musical. Please visit my teacher website to review the department calendar and stay on top of important updates. Please feel free to contact me with any questions. Thank you again for your continued support of music in our schools!