LEIGH WALTERS Contact Me: lwalters@wsfcs.k12.nc.us
August, 2009 - 2:00 - Date TBA, 2:45 meeting for 7th and 8th graders interested in auditioning for Honors Chorus September 15, 2009 - Honors Chorus Application and All-State applications due September 18, 2009 - 8th Grade Mixed Chorus, perform NC-ACDA Conference. Time: 11:40 & 1:10. October 1, 2009 - Thursday, Honors Chorus Auditions, UNC-G November 7 and 8, 2009 - Honors Chorus, Benton Convention Center and Stevens Center November 8, 2009 - Honors Chorus Concert, Stevens Center November 7 - 10, 2009 - NCMEA In-Service Conference, Benton Convention Center February 2, 2010 - All-County Chorus, Reynolds Auditorium, 6:30 p.m. February 5 & 6, 2010 - Wingate Honors Chorus February 9, 2010 - 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Choral Concert, Reynolds Auditorium, 7:00 p.m. Warm-up times TBA March 18, 2010 - 8th Grade Chorus to Contest, Christ United Methodist Church, Greensboro, Time TBA March 19, 2010 - 6th and 7th Grade Chorus to Contest, Christ United Methodist Church, Greensboro, Time TBA April 23 - 24, 2010 - All-State Chorus, War Memorial Auditorium, GSO Date TBA - 8th Grade Chorus only to attend the Carowinds Choral Festival June, 2010 - Honors Assembly, time, date, and group performing TBA View 2008 All-County Chorus Pictures : View 2009 North Carolina Middle School Honor Chorus Pictures: Click here to view 2008 Middle School Honor Chorus pictures: Visit this website to view pictures of the Honors Chorus performing at Clare Bridge on 12/10/09 http://picasaweb.google.com/sriddle820/TJMSHonorsChorusClareBridge121009?feat=directlink
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2009-2010 Chorus Dates to RememberWelcome to the Chorus/Creative Music Website http://picasaweb.google.com/TJMSWSNC/ChorusMiscellaneousClassPictures Welcome to the Chorus Website. I am so excited about the upcoming year in Chorus. The 2009-2010 school year promises to be an exciting year as we learn an ecletic mix of music in Chorus to perform for our audiences. If you are new to Thomas Jefferson Middle School (TJMS), then welcome to our family. Please browse this website to see what is happening in Chorus. The Chorus Handbook and Chorus Syllabus are located under "Document Manager" The Chorus Handbook is both educational and procedural. Everything you need to know about Chorus and educational tips on how to keep your voice healthy are included in this handbook. You and your child are encouraged to read this handbook together. Students and parents should sign the "Information/Signature Page (last page)" of the handbook. This page is your chorus contract for the year. Students are to return this page to Mrs. Walters the first week of school. Please remember write your e-mail legibly as I set-up group e-mails according to grade level. Should you have questions after viewing the website or reading the Chorus handbook or Chorus syllabus on-line, please feel free to e-mail me, lwalters@wsfcs.k12.nc.us. Please make sure to mark your calendars with the 2009-2010 Chorus performance dates. Concerts are mandatory (refer to the Chorus Handbook) and are performed in either the TJMS Auditorium or Reynolds Auditorium (RJ Reynolds High School). Directions to this performance venue are listed under Concert and ContestAttire. Students will be strongly encouraged to bring water to class this year. Students need water for their vocal cords and their brain to function properly. Also, I would like to extend a personal invitation to each of you to visit the Chorus classes any day and at any time. As a parent, I understand the importance of knowing what is happening in the classroom. You will be welcomed and we may even put you to work! Again, welcome to all who visit this website. Please check it often for updates and changes as this website is a work in progress. I look forward to meeting new faces and seeing familiar faces in August! Musically, Leigh Walters National Board Certified Teacher, Early Adolescence/Young Adult Music |
Congratulations to Adam Barrett, Joseph Karonis, Mitch Kirkland, John Peddycord, Ryan Weisner, Ian Wonderly, Charlotte Sparling, Yifei Wu, Spencer Cox, and Anna Simeonides for being auditioned and selected to participate in the 2009 NCMEA NC Middle School Honor Chorus in November. The 8th Grade Mixed Chorus performed for the North Carolina American Choral Director's Association Fall Conference on Friday, September 18th at UNC-G. The performance was fabulous and the chorus received a standing ovation from the audience. I am so proud of all of you!!!! Congratulations to Yifei Wu, Ryan Weisner, Claire Gunzenhauser, Madeline Hamrick, Maddie Landers, and Deanna Nolte for being selected to participate in the 2009 All-State Chorus. Congratulations to the 8th Grade Mixed, 8th Grade Girls' Ensemble, 7th Grade Mixed, and 6th Grade Mixed Choruses for their SUPERIOR ratings at the Central District Choral Adjudication Festival on Thursday, March 26th and Friday, March 27th. You were fabulous and I am so proud of all of you. More importantly, thank you for those perfect sight-singing scores!!!!!!! To the 8th Grade Mixed Chorus, one judge wrote, "Beautiful tone and great foundation work being taught. You were together beautifully and look so professional." To the 8th Grade Girls' Ensemble, one judge wrote, "What a fantastic choir. You are singing very difficult literature with sophistication and appropriate contrast of styles. Keep up the great work!" To the 7th grade Chorus, one judge wrote, "Lovely choral sound! Bravo! Very challenging rep. that you are singing quite well. Keep up the great work. What a wonderful start to the day!" To the 6th grade Chorus, one judge wrote, "Beautiful tone quality! Very musical presentation! Sophisticated singing concepts for 6th graders!"
To view Honors Chorus Pictures: http://picasaweb.google.com/TJMSWSNC/HonorSChorus2007 |
**This is for everyone in Chorus!**
Concert and Contest Attire Boys: Black dress pants, white long-sleeved shirt, a tie (any color), dark socks and dark dress shoes. Girls: Black dress pants, collared, three-quarter length sleeved or long sleeved blouse, black shoes. Directions to Reynolds Auditorium at R.J. Reynolds High School From Robin Hood Road, turn right onto Buena Vista Road. Whitaker Elementary School will be on the right. Go straight through the stoplight at the intersection of Stratford Road and Buena Vista Road. Bear right onto Virginia Road (there is a slight incline in the road). Virginia Road will become Hawthorne Road. Go straight and Reynolds Auditorium will be on the left. Remember: there are NO food or drinks in the auditorium. |
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