December Concerts

For the most part the high school concerts are over, with the last one being tonight. We usually perform for several local organizations, and this year we've continued singing for the local Sister City Organization. These are generous people who promote peace with people in Austria. The typically have us entertain them and in turn donate to our choir fund. In addition they always give the kids a small gift, and have fed our accompanist and myself. I hope we'll be able to continue entertaining them in the future!

The high school concert was this past Tuesday. The Concert Choir and Madrigal Chorale performed for about 90 minutes. Both groups did a great job and I was pleased with their progress and growth over the past few weeks! I even noticed an improvement in the Chorale's performance this evening, compared to the Tuesday concert. They are younger than many of the previous years groups, but have great heart and talent. I believe their school concert performance helped solidify their sense of "family" and will continue to help them perform as a more unified ensemble.

Our middle school concerts are this coming week. Due to the "wisdom" of our central administration I'm directing the 6th and 8th grade choirs, while the 7th grade choir is under the direction of our band director. We hold the 6th grade band and choir concert together, and the 7th and 8th grade choir concert on a separate night. This means that I'm required to spend two nights performing, and then only a portion of the concert. Hopefully the middle school kids will sing well also?!

We close the school year at the middle school with an all school assembly. The 7th & 8th grade choirs and bands perform plus the attached units. It's a good chance for the kids to perform for their friends before they break for Christmas. The week will go by quickly, so vacation isn't too far away.

Merry Christmas!