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Titan Harmony Audition Results

Titan Harmony 2014-2015

Thank you ALL for investing so much of your time and energy in the audition process for the 2014-2015 Titan Harmony Chamber Choir. Obviously, this is an incredibly competitive process, but unfortunately there cannot be a place for everyone. We are so proud of each and every one of you. What amazing and talented students we have at Lee’s Summit West.

The following criteria was used to select this choir:

  • Solo Singing (tone quality, accuracy, intonation, diction, musicality, preparation)

  • Sight-Reading (pitch, rhythm, fluency, intonation)

  • Pitch Discrimination and Pitch Retention

If you would like to speak with us regarding your audition, our door is always open. Getting feedback about your audition completes the learning process and will give you specific information on ways you can improve your skills as a musician and singer. If you or your parents have questions or concerns, we will respond to emails early next week.

Thank you for auditioning,

Mr. Lowry and Mrs. Krinke

Aldewick

Abrianah

10

Beard

Jonah

10

Anderson

Bailey

9

Brendel

Dylan

9

Behm

Laura

10

Evans

Mitch

9

Brown

Rebekah

10

Fischer

Chad

9

Carr

Emma

10

Furnell

Blake

10

Dellenbaugh

Lee

10

Gaunt

Rhys

9

Elizabeth

Rater

10

Geoghegan

Alex

9

Johnson

Faith

9

Harmon

Seth

9

Lane

Kayla

10

Hertzler

Carson

10

Marsh

Emily

10

Hilger

Jake

9

Martin

Kat

9

Holder

Cale

9

Ratigan

Hannah

10

Honn

Drake

10

Salinas

Gabriella

9

Magee

Max

9

Smiley

Mackenzie

9

Mayo

Joey

10

Soderstrom

Madeline

9

Mckinney

Caleb

9

Steele

Haley

9

Ross

Ben

10

Taylor

Kristina

10

Ross

Mat

10

Weber

Allyson

10

Steen

Ryan

10
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Last Weekend for Cookie Dough Fundraiser

Good Morning,

I just wanted to send out a reminder that the Cookie Dough Fundraiser is due this coming Monday, Sept. 29. This is the last weekend to get out there and sell.

If you have any questions , please feel free to contact me.

Thank you,

Andrea Kaiser
LSW Music Fundraiser Liaison

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Information Re: Men's Choir Uniform

Dear Men’s Choir families,
In class today, we discussed the details regarding the Men’s Choir uniform for all of our concerts. In case this information doesn’t make it home, here are the details:
The Men’s Choir concert uniform consists of several parts:

  • A blue button down dress shirt (purchased through LSW).
  • A black wool blazer and silk tie (rented through LSW).
  • Solid black dress slacks (provided by the student)
  • A black belt, black socks, and black dress shoes (provided by the student)

Today, each boy was measured for his Men’s

Choir dress shirt. Blazers and ties will be

distributed in a few days. Each member

needs to provide their own dress slacks (solid black) as well as their dress

shoes, and belt.

A $30.00 Uniform Fee is due by September 19th. This fee covers the purchase of the shirt, and rental of the jacket

and tie. If your student has been in Men’s Choir in a previous year and already owns a shirt, he is only required to pay

$10.00 to rent his blazer and tie. All checks payable to LSWHS.

Thank you so much for supporting your son, and

the LSW Men’s Choir. Hope to see you all

at our Fall Concert on October 14th.
Amy Krinke and Jacob Lowry

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Una Voce Fall Calendar

Hello! Una Voce is off and running this year. What an EXCEPTIONAL group of kids we have in this choir! I am really looking forward to seeing what this group can accomplish this year. They are already working at a very high level and we are only 2 weeks in:)

Attached to this email is the Fall Calendar. I wanted to bring everyone’s attention to the weekend of Nov. 21-22-23 as that looks to be a very busy weekend for Una Voce. We have been invited to a Chamber Choir Invitational at Webster University in St. Louis. I’m working out the details on this, and as soon as I have more information, I’ll get that to you.

Also, the majority of the group has expressed interest in All-District Choir, All-State Choir auditions, etc. and those are coming up quickly.

I love your kids so much, thank you for sharing them, working with them is the most joyful part of my day!

Sincerely,

Amy Krinke

Una Voce Calendar Final.xlsx

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Ice Cream Social

The 11th annual LSWHS Ice Cream Social will be from 5:00 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 9 in the Lee’s Summit West Courtyard . Tickets for a meal are $5.00 and includes a hot dog or hamburger, chips, and a drink. Tickets for a dessert are $5.00 and includes a water, ice cream and assorted desserts.

The Concert Orchestra, Philharmonic Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra, Titan Pride Marching Band, Freshman Women’s Choir, Men’s Choir, Women’s Choir, Una Voce, and Concert Choir will be featured at the event. The performances will begin at 6:00 p.m.

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National Anthem auditions – tomorrow

Hello Concert Choir families,

All students enrolled in Concert Choir can audition to sing the National Anthem as a soloist at LSW home athletic events. Auditions for the Fall Season are tomorrow, August 28th, after school in the Choir room. Singing at athletic events is a great way to showcase the talent of our LSW vocalists. Students can sing in any style, and in any key they choose. Please help me encourage your student to audition!

Thank you,

Amy Krinke

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LSWHS MUSIC Dept Info: Girls Dresses and Boys Tuxedos

Hello Parents and Students:

Today, your student was given a dress form and or a tuxedo form in class. I have attached both forms in one file to this email for your information.

ALL MONEY FOR DRESSES AND TUXEDOS IS DUE THIS FRIDAY, AUGUST 29TH. We understand that this turn-around is really quick. Please contact me if you need more time etc.

Please read the forms carefully as they give all information that you will need to know.

BOYS: Please get sized and turn in your money by Friday
GIRLS: Mrs. Pabst will begin sizing you upstairs in the music library on Friday of this week.

LSWHS Dress – Tuxedo Forms.pdf

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Gearing up for a great year!

Welcome to the 2014-2015 school year! What an amazing group of kids we have to work with each day. Every choir is working hard, and getting started on music that will be performed for the Ice Cream Social, Sept. 9th.

We wanted to make sure of a couple of details before we get too far into the school year:

1). Each student should have brought home the Choir Syllabus. This contains required concert dates, as well as important information for all choir students. The Student/Parent Contract (yellow sheet) that was attached to that syllabus is due TOMORROW. If your student has not turned that in, there is one more day left. You can view the syllabus and other documents at www.titanmusic.org

2). On Friday, we are measuring all Freshman Women’s Choir, Women’s Choir, Band and Orchestra ladies for their concert dresses. We need a several moms to help us out with this process from 8:15 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Please email Mrs. Pabst if you are available to help out.

3). If your student is in Concert Choir (grades 10-12) the $25 robe rental/maintenance fee is due this Friday, August 29th. Checks payable to LSWHS.

Thank you again for your support. Keep your eye out for information about the Ice Cream Social coming up on Sept. 9th! We hope to have a great turn out from all of our Titan Choir Families.

Best,

Amy Krinke and Jacob Lowry

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LSWMP Ice Cream Social

Good evening,

This past Thursday and Friday I spent the day at the high school handing out a packet that included five meal tickets, five dessert tickets and a letter explaining the ice cream social. I’m going to attach the letter as well as instructions on how to access CHARMS (it will be one document).

If you haven’t received the tickets from your students please ask them. There will also be more tickets available from each of the music teachers. It’s important that money/checks or unused tickets are turned back in so that we can plan accordingly for food.

Volunteers are needed for this event as we serve roughly 1300 meals and desserts at this event. We need any help that you can give. Our volunteer coordinator will be sending information on how to signup. She’ll likely wait until after this next weekend, CHARMS is doing a server upgrade shortly.

If you’d like to donate or know of a business that would like to donate an item(s) for the live auction please let me know. We currently have one parent that will be donating three snare cajons, which will be demonstrated at the ice cream social.

Food will start being served at 5pm with performances starting at 6pm. Performance schedule to be announced shortly.

If you have any questions please let me know.

Go Titans!!

Brent Grigsby – LSWMP President

Ice Cream Social Letter and CHARMS.doc