Hello! I hope that everyone is having a great summer vacation! The beginning of school is getting closer! It is time to start thinking of what’s to come!
As most of you know, I am expecting our second son around August 8th! We are very excited! There will not be many changes in our schedule because of this. I am only planning to be gone about 6 weeks, which does not throw many things out of “whack.” You will still be rehearsing everyday, and I am making arrange to have performing tests to keep you on your toes!
If you have any questions, please ask!
Mrs. Summer Pool
(501) 743-6068
Summer.pool@academicsplus.org
APCS 7th and 8th Grade Beginning Choir:
Hello! I hope that everyone is having a great summer vacation! The beginning of school is getting closer! It is time to start thinking of what’s to come!
Beginning choir uniform:
This is as straight forward as I can get our concert uniform policy. Please realize that the choir students do not have to buy a blazer and what I ask of the choir uniform is very basic. But, I expect it to be done. Yes, it does require that students or parents are going to have to spend a little time ordering a shirt and a tie, but to make our students look presentable, it is worth it. We will have a small selection of used shirts up for sale. If there is no possible way that you can afford the uniform, you need to speak to me BEFORE OCTOBER 1ST!!! Otherwise, it is assumed you will have the uniform ready to go by November 15th.
7/8 Grade Women:
APCS Embroidered logo White button down (oxford) shirt long sleeved (tucked in) APCS Embroidered logo white button down (oxford) shirt long sleeved (tucked in)
APCS Uniform Khaki skirt (APCS regulation length or longer)
Solid color white socks or white/neutral stockings/tights
APCS Uniform belt
APCS Women’s crossover necktie (navy)
Solid color: white, brown, black DRESS shoes (either 2 inch heal or lower)
Jewelry and make-up must follow APCS guidelines; Hair: Clean and out of eyes
7/8 Grade Men:
APCS Uniform khaki pants(no cargos!)
Solid color white, black, brown socks
APCS Uniform belt
APCS Men’s striped Necktie(navy/silver)
Solid color: brown or black DRESS Shoes
Jewelry must follow APCS guidelines; Hair: Clean and out of eyes
Where to buy the shirt and tie:
1. www.customschooluniforms.com
2. Put in our school name, then select our crest
3. Click on the item needed. You may have to go to “next” item to find the right tie, shirt or blazer.
Materials needed for class:
· BLACK 3 RING BINDER for music!
· Pencils
· Recordable CDs for practice CDs (3-4 for the year)
APCS Music Handbook:
At the beginning of the year, your student will receive their copy of the APCS MUSIC Handbook. The handbook contains grading process, concert uniform, travel guide lines and much more. Please make sure you read through it, fill out the information and return the form on the last page! Thank you!!
All-Region auditions:
Welcome to the big time! All-Region auditions are a great event to be involved with as a choir student! First off: all 8th grade students will be REQUIRED to audition and 7th graders are highly encouraged.
Region auditions are when you prepare several pieces of music and then perform them in front a panel of judges behind a curtain. We are part of the central region which includes Pulaski County schools, Cabot, Searcy and others. We are one of the biggest regions, therefore, one of the most competitive! Students who do well at the audition are selected to participate in the region honor clinic in November, where you will rehearse and perform a concert with other students from other schools. You will be part of the Junior high division of the auditions. It is an honor to be selected and a great thing to start putting on that college application!
Students who are interested/required to audition will need to buy their own music. It is required by the ACDA, that students use real music (not photocopied), when they enter into the audition room. When you purchase the music for auditions, it will be your music to keep, not the schools! Music money will be due by September 10th. Music is $8 per student.
We will have a lot of non-school hour practices to prepare for this audition. More information about these will come later.
Calendar:
Some important dates to get down now, more to come later!
October 23rd, 2010: Junior High Region Auditions at Cabot Junior High North
November 20, 2010: Region Choir Honor Clinic at UALR (for those selected at auditions)
December 2010: APCS Winter Concert
March 3-5, 2011: Region CPA at Searcy High School
April 2011: Spring concert
May 2011: One of the first Saturdays—Magic Springs Music Festival
8th grade/Intermediate Band Letter
Uniform for 8th grade band:
I have thought long and hard about this, and I kept going back and forth on different ideas. What I have decided is this: 8th grade/intermediate band members are allowed to continue with the beginning band uniform, but you are HIGHLY encouraged to go ahead and buy the high school tie and blazer. If you are selected to any of the region honor bands or if you want to perform with the high school pep band during basketball season, I will expect you to be in blazer. We will have some used blazers for sale from students who have graduated.
7/8 Grade Women:
APCS Embroidered logo White button down (oxford) shirt long sleeved (tucked in)
APCS Uniform Khaki skirt (APCS regulation length or longer)
Solid color white socks or white/neutral stockings/tights
APCS Uniform belt
APCS Women’s cross over necktie (navy)
Solid color: white, brown, black DRESS shoes (either 2 inch heal or lower)
Jewelry and make-up must follow APCS guidelines; Hair: Clean and out of eyes
7/8 Grade Men:
APCS Embroidered logo white button down (oxford) shirt long sleeved (tucked in)
APCS Uniform khaki pants (no cargos!)
Solid color white, black, brown socks
APCS Uniform belt
APCS Men’s striped Necktie (navy/grey)
Solid color: brown or black DRESS Shoes
Jewelry must follow APCS guidelines; Hair: Clean and out of eyes
To order blazers/tie/shirt:
1. www.customschooluniforms.com
2. Look up/search Academics Plus, then select our crest
3. Click on the item needed. You may have to go to “next” item to find the right tie, shirt or blazer.
All-Region auditions:
Welcome to the big time! This will be your first year to participate in region auditions! Well, truthfully, you will be required! Region auditions are when you prepare pieces and scales to audition for an honor band containing the best of the region. Our region consists of North Little Rock and Pulaski County schools and you will be at the junior high level. Junior high level is mostly 7th-9th grade students. After auditioning, if you are selected to the honor band, you will later participate in a clinic with the other students selected. At the clinic, the students rehearse together and then perform a concert. It is an honor to be selected and a great thing to start putting on your college application!
There are two different types of region auditions available: Jazz Region Honor Band and Concert Honor Band. Lots of you will be auditioning for both, while some of you will be only auditioning for one. The Jazz Region Honor Band consists of saxes, trombones, trumpets, pianos, drum set, bass and guitar. Concert Region Honor Band consists of a more tradition concert band setting: flute, clarinet, saxophone, horn, trombone, trumpet, oboe, bassoon, tuba and percussion.
Most of the region music for the Concert band auditions is already available. You will be receiving your audition music for concert band auditions when school starts. Jazz band audition music for the junior high level will be sent to us toward the end of the summer. We will then be able to work on this music as a class. Last year’s music was a lot of fun! I’m sure it will be again!
I know this was a lot of information squished into a couple of paragraphs, if you have any more questions, feel free to email or call me!
Calendar:
Start putting dates on your calendar, please:
November 15, 2010: Jazz band region auditions at Parkview
November 19-20, 2010: Jazz band honor clinic at Mills High School (for those selected at auditions)
December 11, 2010: Concert band region auditions: Northwood Middle School
December 2010: Winter Concert
January 21-22, 2011: Concert band honor clinic at Sylvan Hills (for those selected at auditions)
April 18-19, 2011: Solo and Ensemble (at CAC or Dunbar)
April 2011: Spring Concert
May 2011: one of the first Saturdays—Magic Springs Music Festival
Materials needed for class:
· Standard of Excellence Blue Book #2 (to finish!)
· Folder/notebook to keep hand-outs and music
· Pencil
APCS Music Handbook:
At the beginning of the year, your student will receive their copy of the APCS MUSIC Handbook. The handbook contains grading process, concert uniform, travel guide lines and much more. Please make sure you read through it, fill out the information and return the form on the last page to the sub! Thank you!!
Instruments: You will need your instrument the 3rd day of school!! Don’t forget to bring it!!
APCS HIGH SCHOOL BAND LETTER:
Concert attire:
For most of you, there aren’t any changes, for those who are moving up or coming into our band program, here is the attire:
High School Women
White button down Oxford shirt (tucked in)
APCS Uniform khaki skirt (APCS regulation length or longer)
Solid color white dress socks or white/neutral stockings/tights
APCS Uniform belt
APCS Women’s striped necktie (navy)
Solid color white, brown, black DRESS shoes (either 2 inch heal or lower)
Jewelry and make-up must follow APCS guidelines; Hair: Clean and out of eyes
High School Men
White button down Oxford shirt (tucked in)
APCS Uniform khaki pants (no cargos!)
Solid color white, black, brown dress socks
APCS Uniform belt
APCS Men’s striped necktie (navy/grey)
Solid color brown or black DRESS Shoes
Jewelry must follow APCS guidelines; Hair: Clean and out of eyes
For both men and women:
Using all of the ABOVE attire PLUS:
APCS NAVY BLAZER
I need to know by October 1st, if you need help with the dress code, so that way we can try to help you!!
We will have a few used blazers on sale from past/graduated students, if you are interested. Otherwise, here is where you can order them.
Where to buy the shirt, blazer and tie:
1. www.customschooluniforms.com
2. Put in our school name, then select our crest
3. Click on the item needed. You may have to go to “next” item to find the right tie, shirt or blazer.
Materials needed for class:
· Folder/notebook to keep hand-outs and music
· Pencil
· Metronome/tuner for home and school use. This is a new policy. When I return from maternity leave, I will do a folder/case check to make sure that everyone has purchased one. It will do wonders for your own practice and our program in general.
o You can buy them separately or as an “all in one.”
o They are available at music stores and a lot of department stores, but your best bet will be on-line. Anything around the $20-35 mark should be fine.
o Here is some example of some less expensive ones:
§ Korg TM-40 Large Display Digital Tuner and Metronome
§ Sabine MT9000 MetroTune Chromatic Tuner and Metronome
§ Boss TU-80C Chromatic Tuner & Metronome
§ Lyon by Washburn Digital Metronome & Tuner
§ Many others, the above are just examples
§ If you have an I-phone there are metronome and tuner apps available. This would be fine also.
APCS Music Handbook:
At the beginning of the year, your student will receive their copy of the APCS MUSIC Handbook. The handbook contains grading process, concert uniform, travel guide lines, how to received a letter award and much more. Please make sure you read through it, fill out the information and return the form on the last page! Thank you!!
Quick Calendar:
Go ahead and start getting dates into your calendar!
Jazz Region Auditions: Nov 15th, 2010
Jazz Region Clinic: Nov. 19-20th, 2010
Jr. High Region concert auditions: Dec 11th, 2010
Winter Concert: December TBA
High school Concert Region band auditions: Jan 15th, 2011
Concert Honor band clinic: Jan 21-22, 2011
Region solo and Ensemble: April 18-19, 2011
Region Concert Assessment: March 3-5, 2011
Magic Springs: Saturday in May/TBA 2011
Spring Concert: December TBA 2011
APCS Graduation: May 20, 2011
You will need your instruments on the 3rd day of school!! Don’t Forget!!
APCS Mixed Chorus Letter:
Mixed Chorus Concert attire:
The high school choir at APCS has their own choir robes that they perform in, but the following is what is to go underneath the robe. The reason for this attire is two-fold: 1. when one wears their choir robe; you can tell what is underneath 2. You will not be wearing your robe all the time/everywhere, this uniform makes you presentable when in travel, etc.
High School Women
White button down Oxford shirt (tucked in)
APCS Uniform khaki skirt (APCS regulation length or longer)
Solid color white dress socks or white/neutral stockings/tights
APCS Uniform belt
APCS Women’s striped necktie (navy)
Solid color white, brown, black DRESS shoes (either 2 inch heal or lower)
Jewelry and make-up must follow APCS guidelines; Hair: Clean and out of eyes
High School Men
White button down Oxford shirt (tucked in)
APCS Uniform khaki pants (no cargos!)
Solid color white, black, brown dress socks
APCS Uniform belt
APCS Men’s striped necktie (navy/grey)
Solid color brown or black DRESS Shoes
Jewelry must follow APCS guidelines; Hair: Clean and out of eyes
I need to know by October 1st, if you need help with the dress code, so that way we can try to help you!!
Where to buy the shirt, blazer and tie:
1. www.customschooluniforms.com
2. Put in our school name, then select our crest
3. Click on the item needed. You may have to go to “next” item to find the right tie, shirt or blazer.
All-Region Auditions:
Most of you know that you are required to audition for the region honor choirs, but for those who are new: surprise! J It’s a great experience and gets the year going. Music must be purchased in order to audition because it is against the rules (and law) to have photocopied music for the audition. Music this year is $12. This money covers your music and a little bit of the shipping.
We will have a LOT of extra practices to prepare for this event. The majority of the extra practices will be required because that’s how well I want you to do at this audition and also because I don’t believe in wasting money. The audition dates are below. If you are selected for one of the honor choirs, it makes for a GREAT thing to put on your college application!
Materials needed for class:
· BLACK 3 RING BINDER for music!
· Pencils
· Recordable CDs for practice CDs (probably 4 cds for the year)
Quick Calendar:
Go ahead and get these dates into your calendar:
High School Region Auditions: Oct 30, 2010
Region Honor Clinic: Nov 20, 2010
Children’s Hospital Field Trip/Performance: Early December
Winter concert: December TBA
Caroling for Cans: Dec-last week of school
All-State auditions: Feb 4-5, 2011
All-State Clinic: Feb 17-19, 2011
Region CPA: March 3rd- 5, 2011
State CPA: April 13- 15, 2011
Magic Springs: Saturday in May/TBA
Spring Concert: April TBA
APCS Graduation: May 20, 2011
APCS Music Handbook:
At the beginning of the year, your student will receive their copy of the APCS MUSIC Handbook. The handbook contains grading process, concert uniform, travel guide lines, how to receive a letter award and much more. Please make sure you read through it, fill out the information and return the form on the last page! Thank you!!
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