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Vocal Music Notes

Vonna Stout vgstout@baschools.org Calendar Updates


March 6, 6:45am Show Choir to Alva Contest March 25, All Day Fundraiser Delivered March 29, 7:30pm North Auditorium Classical Concert Rehearsal 8:45-1:45 Concert 7:30 and Branson Money Due April 3, TBA Large Group Contest Union High School April 8, All Day Jazz Festival Southern Nazarene University, Bethany, OK April 19, All Day**** This is a Change**** State Solo/Ensemble OBU, Shawnee, OK April 29-May 2 Auditions May 6-9 Auditions May 10-11 Branson May 14 Spring Concert

March 1, 2013
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Congratulations to Tiger Beat Show Choir for a Superior Rating at the Duncan Show Choir Contest on February 20th. They get ready to go to Alva Show Choir Contest on March 6th for their final contest of the season, so wish them luck! On a sadder note, too many choir students are ineligible. This means that they are making a 59% or less in another class. This should never happen. Students have time during choir to get caught up if they are on the Eligibility List. Please visit with them about using that time wisely. Finally, All Intermediate Choir Students received Superior and Excellent during Solo Ensemble Contest. I am so proud of all the students who participated. It takes a lot of outside class rehearsal time to go to this event. Good Job! Students!
Please go to www.brokenarrowchoir.com or like BA Intermediate Vocal Music on Facebook for up to date changes and calendar updates as well as reminders of upcoming events!

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Helpful Practice Advice


1. Try to make a habit of practicing at the same time each day. Although this is not always possible, you will be less likely to miss a practice if it is part of your everyday schedule. 2. Do not practice bad habits. If you do not focus during practice time, you have wasted your time.

3. Drink plenty of water and relax. If your vocal cords are dry or if you stress them out while you practice, you will damage them. 4. Use your breath support. If you want to sing louder, use your air support not your vocal cords to make the sound louder. Try not to sound breathy, use the air to engage the vocal cords and the face mask.

5. Get plenty of rest. Go to bed early. Do not have your cell phone in the room where you sleep. Do not watch TV or play games until late into the night. Even on days off, this will make it harder to control your instrument. Be disciplined about your habits. 6. Eat Healthy. Your instrument works better if it is correctly nourished. Dont pig out on junk food. Add fruits and vegetables to your diet.

March 29 Classical Concert


On March 29th at NIHS Auditorium, all choirs will be performing in a concert of classical and contest music. This is a free concert. Only students who are eligible will be performing. All other students are required to either attend the concert or write a written report over the composer J. S. Bach due April 1 in class. Students will also be recognized for their many achievements this year.

April 3 Large Group Contests


Eligible students who know the music and can sight sing in a group, may attend this contest. We need chaperones to ride the SIHS bus for

April 19 State Solo Ensemble Rehearsal


If you made a Superior at District, you qualify for state. Be sure to put this date on your calendar, especially, if you are part of a duet or ensemble.

Choral Parents Association (CPA)


our Classical Concert Rehearsal, March 29 and our

Next Meeting is Monday, March 4 in the Choir Room at South. (Directions to Choir Room Come in Through front doors and walk 3 toward cafeteria. Walk through cafeteria and through doors to your left. Go through the large commons area to the Fine Arts Wing. Go through the doors, turn left, then right. My room is the last room on the right.) The Choral Parents Association has been invaluable this year. We still have large group contest fees, substitute fees, accompanist fees, and transportation fees for this semester. Also we have only raised enough money for half of our uniforms. The CPA has arranged many opportunities to contribute to the choir. One of the easiest ways is through our Eat Out and Give Back Nights. Please support us as you can. CPA Meetings: All meetings held in the new choir room at SIHS March 4, April 1, May 6 at 7pm Give Back Nights: Mar. 27 5pm-9pm Top That 2435 W. Kenosha St. April 18 5pm-9pm Wendys 4703 S. Elm Pl. May 7 5pm-10pm El Chico 732 S. New Orleans St. May 21 4pm-9pm Cherry Berry 1340 E. Hillside Dr.

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