Good Monday morning! This week is the first week of small group lessons. We are on "A" week. If you have concerns about the schedule or need a refresher on understanding the rotation, please see Mrs. Walter.
The first Viking Choir rehearsal will be this Tuesday, August 25th from 2:30-4:00. Those students involved in sports will report to rehearsal first and be dismissed at 3:15 for team practices.
We will be having our second round of Viking Choir auditions this Monday, August 24th and Wednesday, August 26th. Please sign up for a time on the music news bulletin board.
I hope you all have enjoyed your first week back and I look forward to a fantastic musical year!
Monday, August 24, 2009
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Welcome Back
Welcome back Vikings! I hope that you all had a wonderful summer. This week we will not be having small group lessons as we have several new members joining each of the choirs. We will have full chorus on Monday's, Wednesday's, and every other Friday. For those of you in band, full band will be on Tuesday's, Thursdays, and alternating Friday's.
Viking choir will be held on Tuesdays beginning August 25th from 2:30-4:00. We will have fall auditions for this ensemble on Monday, August 24th and Wednesday, August 26th. Please sign up for your audition time on the Music News bulletin board. The first performance for select members of Viking Choir will be performing at the Walk-a-Thon on Sunday, September 13th.
This blog will be updated each week with rehearsal schedules, performances, and class assignments. Check back and leave a comment or question regarding posted information.
Thanks!
Mrs. Walter
Viking choir will be held on Tuesdays beginning August 25th from 2:30-4:00. We will have fall auditions for this ensemble on Monday, August 24th and Wednesday, August 26th. Please sign up for your audition time on the Music News bulletin board. The first performance for select members of Viking Choir will be performing at the Walk-a-Thon on Sunday, September 13th.
This blog will be updated each week with rehearsal schedules, performances, and class assignments. Check back and leave a comment or question regarding posted information.
Thanks!
Mrs. Walter
Monday, July 27, 2009
School is Starting Soon!
Greetings visitors to the Parkland Chorus blog. School starts in less than three weeks and the Parkland Music program is getting ready for another award winning year. Open house is August 13th so don't forget to visit the music display and sign up for band and chorus. I, along with the band director, will be available to answer any questions you have about our growing program. Enjoy the last few weeks of vacation and I will see you at open house.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
End of the Year News
Congratulations to those students who made Viking Choir. We will have additional auditions in the fall to fill out any missing parts so those who have not yet had the opportunity to audition will have another chance later this year.
The 8th grade chorus will be performing the National Anthem as a whole at their graduation ceremonies on May 27th.
If you know of any other 6th or 7th graders looking to join the Parkland Chorus in the fall, make sure to have them see Mrs. Walter for a registration form and get additional information.
The 8th grade chorus will be performing the National Anthem as a whole at their graduation ceremonies on May 27th.
If you know of any other 6th or 7th graders looking to join the Parkland Chorus in the fall, make sure to have them see Mrs. Walter for a registration form and get additional information.
Monday, May 4, 2009
Viking Choir Auditions
Viking Choir audition material has been distributed and the audition sign up list has been posted on the Music News bulletin board. Auditions will be held on the following days:
Thursday, May 7th: During SAT
Tuesday, May 12th: After School
Wednesday, May 13th: During SAT
Wednesday, May 13th: After School
and if needed......
Thursday, May 14th: After School
Results should be posted Friday afternoon, May 15th.
Thursday, May 7th: During SAT
Tuesday, May 12th: After School
Wednesday, May 13th: During SAT
Wednesday, May 13th: After School
and if needed......
Thursday, May 14th: After School
Results should be posted Friday afternoon, May 15th.
Music in the Parks
Congratulations to the Viking Choir for earning 1st place in their division at Music in the Parks at Great America on Saturday. It was an awesome day and everyone had a great performance with the choir and jazz band.
Final Performances
The final performances for this school year are as follows:
Wednesday, May 6th - Jazz Night for Viking Choir. Be at Parkland at 6:30
Thursday, May 7th - 6th and 7th grade sing at 9:35 for the 5th graders from Valleyview
Tuesday, May 12th - 6th and 7th grade sing at Riverwood grade school
Wednesday, May 27th - 8th Grade sings National Anthem at Graduation
Wednesday, May 6th - Jazz Night for Viking Choir. Be at Parkland at 6:30
Thursday, May 7th - 6th and 7th grade sing at 9:35 for the 5th graders from Valleyview
Tuesday, May 12th - 6th and 7th grade sing at Riverwood grade school
Wednesday, May 27th - 8th Grade sings National Anthem at Graduation
Monday, April 20, 2009
CONCERT WEEK
This is concert week! Parkland Chorus will have their spring concert on Wednesday, April 22nd. Students should arrive at 6:30 with the performance starting promptly at 7:00. Concert clothing should be Parkland music polo and black pants.
Lessons are running on D Week but has several modifications due to performances.
The 6th grade chorus will be performing for the 5th grade visit on Thursday, April 23rd.
Viking Choir will meet after school on Tuesday, April 21st from 2:30-4:00. Yes, I know there is a track meet but you need to be at rehearsal from 2:30-2:55, it has been approved by the coaches.
For Friday's lessons, we will have 7th grade viking choir students during 2nd core and 8th grade viking choir students during 4th core. Make sure to get your assignments from your teachers before coming to lessons.
Performance update:
April 22nd - Chorus Concert
April 23rd - 6th grade performs for 5th grade visit, band concert at 7:00pm
April 29th - Blue Man Group Trip 8:00am-6:00pm
May 6th - Jazz Night (Viking Choir)
May 12th - 6th and 7th grade chorus to Riverwood for music department concert
As always, please contact me at school if there are any concerns. Have a great week!
Mrs. Walter - Parkland Chorus
Lessons are running on D Week but has several modifications due to performances.
The 6th grade chorus will be performing for the 5th grade visit on Thursday, April 23rd.
Viking Choir will meet after school on Tuesday, April 21st from 2:30-4:00. Yes, I know there is a track meet but you need to be at rehearsal from 2:30-2:55, it has been approved by the coaches.
For Friday's lessons, we will have 7th grade viking choir students during 2nd core and 8th grade viking choir students during 4th core. Make sure to get your assignments from your teachers before coming to lessons.
Performance update:
April 22nd - Chorus Concert
April 23rd - 6th grade performs for 5th grade visit, band concert at 7:00pm
April 29th - Blue Man Group Trip 8:00am-6:00pm
May 6th - Jazz Night (Viking Choir)
May 12th - 6th and 7th grade chorus to Riverwood for music department concert
As always, please contact me at school if there are any concerns. Have a great week!
Mrs. Walter - Parkland Chorus
Monday, April 13, 2009
Chorus 4/13-4/17
Lessons will be on C Week with some changes due to the early release on Thursday and the drama club production on Wednesday afternoon. Make sure to check the chorus board for changes.
Only three full chorus rehearsals remain before our spring concert. No passes will be honored on full chorus days unless discussed with Mrs. Walter before class.
Dress code for the spring concert is Black pants or skirt, black shoes, and music polo shirt. If you have concerns, please see Mrs. Walter as soon as possible.
Only three full chorus rehearsals remain before our spring concert. No passes will be honored on full chorus days unless discussed with Mrs. Walter before class.
Dress code for the spring concert is Black pants or skirt, black shoes, and music polo shirt. If you have concerns, please see Mrs. Walter as soon as possible.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Chorus Events 4/6-4/9
Chorus lessons are on B week with some changes due to having Friday off and the 7th grade reward trip on Thursday.
4 full chorus classes remain before our concert on April 22nd
Great job to Viking choir members who performed this morning at the honors breakfast. Your sound was great, even if the mics didn't pick all of it up :)
This week the 7th and 8th grade chorus students will have a memorization quiz on "You Can't Stop the Beat" make sure to see Mrs. Walter if you are unable to make your scheduled lesson.
Next week will be C week for lessons (explor or PE classes) Check the schedule if you don't remember your time.
That's all for now. As always, if you have questions, see Mrs. Walter and all will be worked out :)
4 full chorus classes remain before our concert on April 22nd
Great job to Viking choir members who performed this morning at the honors breakfast. Your sound was great, even if the mics didn't pick all of it up :)
This week the 7th and 8th grade chorus students will have a memorization quiz on "You Can't Stop the Beat" make sure to see Mrs. Walter if you are unable to make your scheduled lesson.
Next week will be C week for lessons (explor or PE classes) Check the schedule if you don't remember your time.
That's all for now. As always, if you have questions, see Mrs. Walter and all will be worked out :)
Monday, March 30, 2009
Chorus Events this week 3/30-4/3
Wow!! This is a very busy week. We are on A week for lessons but there are several changes so make sure to check the main board in the chorus room.
Today, Monday, we have Variety Show dress rehearsal from 2:30-4:00
Tuesday - Fox Valley Honors Choir after school. We leave for Creekside at 3:30 and should be back at Parkland by 5:50
Wednesday - Variety Show 6th Grade performance at 1:00, Evening Performance at 7:00pm
Thursday - Valleyview performance for 6th, 7th Grade Chorus and Viking Choir. We leave at 8:30 and should return at 11:00.
Thursday - Fox Valley Honors Choir Rehearsal and Concert. We leave at 12:35 and parents are responsible for picking up their students at Creekside after the concert.
Today, Monday, we have Variety Show dress rehearsal from 2:30-4:00
Tuesday - Fox Valley Honors Choir after school. We leave for Creekside at 3:30 and should be back at Parkland by 5:50
Wednesday - Variety Show 6th Grade performance at 1:00, Evening Performance at 7:00pm
Thursday - Valleyview performance for 6th, 7th Grade Chorus and Viking Choir. We leave at 8:30 and should return at 11:00.
Thursday - Fox Valley Honors Choir Rehearsal and Concert. We leave at 12:35 and parents are responsible for picking up their students at Creekside after the concert.
Monday, March 16, 2009
This week in the music department
Lesson Schedule is on D Week - Lessons will be out of your core classes
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday will be full chorus lessons
Monday 3/16 - Fox Valley Honors Choir Practice from 2:30-4:00
Tuesday 3/17 - Viking Choir Rehearsal from 2:30-4:00
Wednesday 3/18 - Variety Show rehearsal 2:30-4:00 Make sure to sign up for a time outside the Chorus Room
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday will be full chorus lessons
Monday 3/16 - Fox Valley Honors Choir Practice from 2:30-4:00
Tuesday 3/17 - Viking Choir Rehearsal from 2:30-4:00
Wednesday 3/18 - Variety Show rehearsal 2:30-4:00 Make sure to sign up for a time outside the Chorus Room
Friday, March 13, 2009
Chorus activities in March
Rehearsals for the week of March 16-March 20
March 16 - Fox Valley Honors Choir Rehearsal 2:30-4:00
March 17 - Viking Choir 2:30-4:00
March 18 - Variety Show Practice 2:30-4:00
There are several performances coming up for the students in the Parkland Chorus.
Fox Valley Honors Choir sectional rehearsal is on March 31st from 4:00-5:3o and full rehearsal is on April 2nd with the concert that evening.
We will be taking the full 6th and 7th grade chorus as well as the Viking Choir to Valleyview on April 2nd. Permission slips will be coming out soon so make sure to get those signed and returned ASAP to Mrs. Walter.
March 16 - Fox Valley Honors Choir Rehearsal 2:30-4:00
March 17 - Viking Choir 2:30-4:00
March 18 - Variety Show Practice 2:30-4:00
There are several performances coming up for the students in the Parkland Chorus.
Fox Valley Honors Choir sectional rehearsal is on March 31st from 4:00-5:3o and full rehearsal is on April 2nd with the concert that evening.
We will be taking the full 6th and 7th grade chorus as well as the Viking Choir to Valleyview on April 2nd. Permission slips will be coming out soon so make sure to get those signed and returned ASAP to Mrs. Walter.
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