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March 8, 2010
IMPORTANT DATES:
March 8, 2010 - CCHC PINS - The Uniform Committee needs to collect the remainder of the CCHC pins in order to add the 2009-2010 bar. If you haven't turned in your child's pin, please bring it to the Parents Meeting on Monday, March 15, 6:30 PM. There will be individual bags labeled with each child's name for their pin. The pins will be returned for the next concert. If you have any questions, please call Debbie Dyson at 344-1039.
March 15, 2010 – The next Parents Meeting at 6:30 in the Huntington University Auditorium. This meeting is significant regarding information for next year. Some of the subjects that will be covered include Summer Camp, planning next year’s travel, and possible structural changes within the organization. Your contributions to our discussion are very important! Please plan on attending.
March 22, 2010 - The summer camp committee will have its first meeting on Monday March 22 during choir rehearsal (6:30-7:45) in Room 106 (across from the elevator downstairs). The parents who signed up to help with camp are as follows: Melissa Gordon, Tara Fruit, Janet Ashley, Lisa Driscoll, and Angel Wiley. We will need more parents to help with the various elements of camp such as decorations, props, snacks, activities, shopping, etc. Even if you can not be at camp to help, there are still ways you can help! We are having a patriotic theme this year.
March 27, 2010 – FAME – This event is for Treble Choir only. Performance will be held at the Honeywell Center in Wabash. It is located at 275 West Market Street, Wabash IN 46992. See attached detail sheet.
March 29, 2010 – Bring a friend night: Bring a friend that might be interested in seeing what CCHC is all about with you to practice.
FUTURE IMPORTANT DATES AND INFORMATION:
April 5, 2010 – NO Choir Practice – Spring Break
April 12, 2010 – Practice Resumes
April 24, 2010 – Family Festival – We will be manning a booth for recruiting purposes and we need volunteers. Please contact Terra Rowley at terry.rowley@gmail.com or 260-468-2705.
May 1, 2010 – Arts Express – This event will be for BOTH choirs. Time slots will not be available until March or April, Please watch the Monday Memo for updates as they arrive.
May 2, 2010 – Final Concert of the year (College Park Church located at 1936 College Ave, Huntington at 3p.m.) We need help planning the end of the year awards. If you are interested in helping please contact Crista Skinner at 260-615-9164.
July 19, 2010 – Pizza Hut Fundraiser – We will need volunteers to work at this fundraiser. Training sessions will be held the Sunday before in the afternoon. More details to come in the Monday Memo. If you have questions please call Melissa Gordon at 260-356-7456. Sign up sheet to help will be passed around at the Parents Meeting on the 15th.
Choir Member Spotlight
TREBLE CHOIR
Vital Information: Cassie Sloan, 5th Grade at Flint Springs
Favorite Book: Haddix
Favorite Movie: She has so many she can’t decide.
Favorite Song or Music Group: She has lots of favorites.
Favorite Food: Spaghetti
Favorite Color: Light Blue and Light Green
Favorite Pet or Animal: Dogs
This is Cassie’s first year with CCHC. Her favorite thing about school is seeing her friends. In her spare time he enjoys singing and being with her friends. Cassie has 3 pets at home that she takes care of.
TREBLE CHOIR
Vital Information: William Harvey, 5th Grade at Northwest
Favorite Book: Dragonfire
Favorite Movie: Aragon
Favorite Song or Music Group: Hicktown
Favorite Food: Bacon
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Pet or Animal: 2 dogs, 6 cats, and 9 fish
This is William’s third year with CCHC. He loves to read and sing. His favorite subject at school is Reading. In his spare time he likes to play football, baseball and doing shooting sports.
Detail Sheet
CCHC Treble Choir
FAME Performance
Saturday, March 27, 2010
What is FAME? FAME, The Foundation for Art and Music in Elementary Education, is a membership of arts teachers dedicated to teaching cultural arts to K-8 children in northern Indiana. One of FAME's annual programs are their regional, one day festivals held in Merrillville, Ft. Wayne, and Wabash (where we will perform). This year the focus is on the culture of Germany, Poland, and Japan. You can check out their website at www.famearts.org.
Departure Time: Meet at HU parking lot at 12:00. Depart at 12:15. Please eat lunch before you come. We are leaving early so we can observe a feature concert of alphorn players at 1:00.
Carpooling: We will carpool to Wabash. Please let Sharon know if you can drive and take additional singers with you. If you plan on transporting your singer on your own you need to let Sharon know that also. (basingerlehman@yahoo.com)
Performance Time: 1:30 p.m. This is a mandatory performance. Any absences must be cleared with Sharon. TREBLE CHOIR only is performing.
Performance Location: The Honeywell Center, downtown Wabash.
Performance Dress: Maroon CCHC polo shirt, khaki pants (simple style – no cargo pockets), clean tennis shoes. No large hair accessories – try to match any barrettes , headbands, etc. to the color of your hair.
Cost: There is no cost for the students who are performing. However, adults and any siblings attending will need to pay to enter the festival. We think the cost is $3.00 and will confirm that next week.
Return time: Tentative until we've received a complete schedule. We are planning on having the singers stay for awhile after their performance so they can particpate in some of the additional activities available at the festival. Anyone transporting singers will be asked to stay so that all singers have an opportunity to enjoy the activities. More info on this as it becomes available.
March 1, 2010
IMPORTANT DATES:
March 15, 2010 – The next Parents Meeting at 6:30 in the Huntington University Auditorium please plan to attend.
March 27, 2010 – FAME – This event is for Treble Choir only. Performance will be held at the Honeywell Center in Wabash. It is located at 275 West Market Street, Wabash IN 46992. More details to come through the Monday Memo.
March 29, 2010 - Bring A Friend Night! - Bring someone who might be interested in joining. Who do you know who likes to sing?
FUTURE IMPORTANT DATES AND INFORMATION:
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April 5, 2010 – NO Choir Practice – Spring Break – resumes April 12, 2010.
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April 12, 2010 – Practice Resumes
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April 24, 2010 – Family Festival – We will be manning a booth for recruiting purposes and we need volunteers. Please contact Terra Rowley at terry.rowley@gmail.com or 260-468-2705.
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May 1, 2010 – Arts Express – This event will be for BOTH choirs. Time slots will not be available until March or April, Please watch the Monday Memo for updates as they arrive.
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May 2, 2010 – Final Concert of the year (College Park Church located at 1936 College Ave, Huntington at 3p.m.) We need help planning the end of the year awards. If you are interested in helping please contact Crista Skinner at 260-615-9164.
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July 19, 2010 – Pizza Hut Fundraiser – We will need volunteers to work at this fundraiser. Training sessions will be held the Sunday before in the afternoon. More details to come in the Monday Memo.
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TBA – Grand opening for the newly built Huntington Public Library. Heritage Days performance. Summer Camp details.
**************Pictures of the CCHC are now online**********
Go to: www.SeeMyPrints.com
Type: Huntington (in the search box)
Select: Childrens Choir of Huntington County
Password: Choir (Case sensitive)
Enter: Email address
Enjoy and let me know if you have any questions and/or problems with the site.
George Killian
Portraits by George
7192 N. Clear Creek Rd.
Huntington, IN 46750
www.portraitsbygeorge.com
george@portraitsbygeorge.com
260-224-0904
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
A huge THANK YOU goes out to the following people for making Saturdays Sweetwater Event a huge success.
Rob and Robyn McGaughey
Sharon
Joni
Marie Lakin
All the Parent volunteers and drivers
Without all of the planning, scheduling, and time that all of you have put into this trip, our children would not have been able to experience this opportunity. Our singers did a wonderful job on their recordings and really enjoyed the overall professional experience that they received. Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedules to make this happen.
Choir Member Spotlight
TREBLE CHOIR
Vital Information: Levi Lehman, 4th Grade at Flint Springs
Favorite Book: Harry Potter 1-7
Favorite Movie: He has so many he can’t decide.
Favorite Song or Music Group: He has lots of favorites.
Favorite Food: Tortillas
Favorite Color: Red, Orange, Green and Blue
Favorite Pet or Animal: Leopards
This is Levi’s second year with CCHC. His favorite subjects in school are Math and Science. In his spare time he enjoys reading, drawing, and playing on the computer. He also likes to attend scouts, play piano, and being on student council.
TREBLE CHOIR
Vital Information: Emma Gordon, 5th Grade at Flint Springs
Favorite Book: Running Out of Time
Favorite Movie: She has so many she could not decide.
Favorite Song or Music Group: Hannah Montana
Favorite Food: Chocolate
Favorite Color: Lime Green
Favorite Pet or Animal: She has 1 dog.
This is Emma’s third year with CCHC. She loves to sing, climb trees, ride her scooter, and play with her dog. Her favorite subject at school is Reading. In her spare time she likes to attend Wednesday night Church!
February 22, 2010
Website: Childrenschoirofhuntington.org
IMPORTANT DATES:
February 27, 2010 – Sweetwater Sound Event for BOTH choirs. SEE INFO at bottom of MM
March 15, 2010 – The next Parents Meeting at 6:30 in the Huntington University Auditorium please plan to attend.
March 27, 2010 – FAME – This event is for Treble Choir only. Performance will be held at the Honeywell Center in Wabash. It is located at 275 West Market Street, Wabash IN 46992. More details to come through the Monday Memo.
FUTURE IMPORTANT DATES AND INFORMATION:
April 5, 2010 – NO Choir Practice – Spring Break – resumes April 12, 2010.
April 24, 2010 – Family Festival – We will be manning a booth for recruiting purposes and we need volunteers. Please contact Terra Rowley at terry.rowley@gmail.com or 260-468-2705.
May 1, 2010 – Arts Express – This event will be for BOTH choirs. Time slots will not be available until March or April, Please watch the Monday Memo for updates as they arrive.
May 2, 2010 – Final Concert of the year (College Park Church located at 1936 College Ave, Huntington at 3p.m.) We need help planning the end of the year awards. If you are interested in helping please contact Crista Skinner at 260-615-9164.
TBA – Grand opening for the newly built Huntington Public Library. Possible Heritage Days performance.
**************Pictures of the CCHC are now online**********
Go to: www.SeeMyPrints.com
Type: Huntington (in the search box)
Select: Childrens Choir of Huntington County
Password: Choir (Case sensitive)
Enter: Email address
Enjoy and let me know if you have any questions and/or problems with the site.
George Killian
Portraits by George
7192 N. Clear Creek Rd.
Huntington, IN 46750
www.portraitsbygeorge.com
george@portraitsbygeorge.com
260-224-0904
Choir Member Spotlight
TREBLE CHOIR
Vital Information: Hannah Scher, 3rd Grade, Flint Springs
Favorite Book: Babysitter’s Club
Favorite Movie: Marley & Me
Favorite Song or Music Group: Leona Lewis
Favorite Food: Ice Cream
Favorite Color: Baby Blue
Favorite Pet or Animal: Kittens, Puppies and Hamsters
This is Hannah’s first year in CCHC. Her favorite subjects in school are Math and Reading. In her spare time she enjoys playing sports, riding her bike, skateboarding, and playing with her friends. She has 7 hamsters, and 1 cat.
TREBLE CHOIR
Vital Information: Grace Koons, 3rd Grade, Flints Springs
Favorite Book: Edward Tulane
Favorite Movie: Tale of Despereaux
Favorite Song or Music Group: Permanent Ink, and Attaboy
Favorite Food: Pizza
Favorite Color: Orange
Favorite Pet or Animal: Giraffe
This is Grace’s first year with CCHC. She loves to sing. Her favorite subject at school is Science. In her spare time she likes to ride her bike. Grace has 6 pets at home.
Choir Member Spotlight 2
TREBLE CHOIR
Vital Information: Rachel Geders, 4th Grade, Flint Springs
Favorite Book: The Tale of Despereaux
Favorite Movie: Beauty and the Beast
Favorite Food: Macaroni and Cheese
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Pet or Animal: Her dog Izzy and her cat Oliver
This is Rachel’s second year in CCHC. Her favorite subject in school is spelling. In her spare time she enjoys taking piano lessons, and playing with friends. Rachel also is involved in the ballet with Fort Wayne Ballet, and attends Club 45 with the First Church of the Nazarene.
TREBLE CHOIR
Vital Information: Madison Share´ Hart, 3rd Grade at Lancaster Elementary
Favorite Book: Horrible Harry
Favorite Movie: Race to Witch Mountain
Favorite Song or Music Group: I Can Do Anything
Favorite Food: Chinese
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Pet or Animal: Dog
This is Madison’s first year with CCHC. She loves to sing, dance, put on plays (Drama), to be an announcer/disc jockey in her spare time. Her favorite subjects at school are Math and Recess. Madison also enjoys being involved in The Crew (youth group at church), LES (Choir at Lancaster), Upwards cheerleading and Soccer.
Detail Sheet for CCHC Sweetwater Event
Meet at 9:00/Depart at 9:15
- Those driving to Ft. Wayne line up in front of the Merillat Center for the Arts at HU where we regularly rehearse
- If you are just dropping off your singer but not driving to Ft. Wayne, please park in parking lot
- Singers come into lobby to get checked in and place your lunches in a box
- Drivers also please come into the lobby to get directions and find out who is riding with you
- Singers who are meeting us at Sweetwater and not carpooling should plan to be there by 9:45
Dress
- maroon polo shirt with CCHC logo – all singers need to wear this
- jeans
- comfortable shoes
What to bring
- sack lunch/drink (Please label w/ singers name)
- Please leave cell phones, MP3 players, IPods, etc. at home – due to recording we don't want any electronic devices entering Sweetwater. There will be plenty of parents with cell phones available in case of an emergency. Listed below are the directors cell phone numbers which will be on vibrate throughout the day.
Snacks
- Parents providing snacks please bring those into the Merillat lobby Saturday morning where we'll pack them all together (unless you are meeting us at Sweetwater)
Back home
- We should be arriving back at the Merillat Center between 4:45 - 5:00
Contact Numbers
- Joni: 260-224-0905
- Sharon: 260-417-8867
February 15, 2010
IMPORTANT DATES:
February 15, 2010 – Board of Directors Meeting – 7:00 p.m. This meeting will be held at HU down stairs by the practice rooms RM106. Please make sure we have your permission slip ASAP for the Sweetwater Sound Event turned in. If you have not seen this permission slip, please contact Angel Wiley at 260-519-0547 or cchcmm@gmail.com to get a copy. We will be spending the next 2 Mondays polishing up our pieces that we will be recording. Details to come for chaperones, drivers, and snack providers, watch the MM for more info.
February 27, 2010 – Sweetwater Sound Event for BOTH choirs. Notice separate info sheet sent home 01/25/10. Permission slips due Feb. 8th.
March 15, 2010 – The next Parents Meeting at 6:30 in the Huntington University Auditorium please plan to attend.
March 27, 2010 – FAME – This event is for Treble Choir only. Performance will be held at the Honeywell Center in Wabash. It is located at 275 West Market Street, Wabash IN 46992. More details to come through the Monday Memo.
FUTURE IMPORTANT DATES AND INFORMATION:
April 5, 2010 – NO Choir Practice – Spring Break – resumes April 12, 2010.
April 24, 2010 – Family Festival – We will be manning a booth for recruiting purposes and we need volunteers. Please contact Terra Rowley at terry.rowley@gmail.com or 260-468-2705.
May 1, 2010 – Arts Express – This event will be for BOTH choirs. Time slots will not be available until March or April, Please watch the Monday Memo for updates as they arrive.
May 2, 2010 – Final Concert of the year (College Park Church located at 1936 College Ave, Huntington at 3p.m.) We need help planning the end of the year awards. If you are interested in helping please contact Crista Skinner at 260-615-9164.
June 1 – June 4, 2010 – Tentative date for the CCHC Summer Camp.
We will need lots of help and planning for this event. Please watch the Monday Memo for more details.
TBA – Grand opening for the newly built Huntington Public Library. Possible Heritage Days performance.
Exciting News for CCHC Members
Congratulations to our CCHC singers who participated in Indiana's All-State Honor Choir held during the Indiana Music Educators Association (IMEA) State Convention in Indianapolis!
Singers included: Will Harvey, Kaylie Killian, Emily Paulette, Cameron Ness, and Kirsten Roller
Congratulations also to our CCHC singers who participated in IMEA's Circle the State with Song Festival held last Saturday in Wabash!
Singers nominated by their school music teacher include:
Diamond Boggs, Will Harvey, Kelsey Hoke, Sierra Jacquay, Kaylie Killian, Melanie Lisinicchia, Emily Paulette, Cameron Ness, Kirsten Roller, and Jessica Wiley
Singers nominated by CCHC include:
Johanna Ashley, Meghan Gamrat, Rachel Geders, Emma Gordon, Abi Kline, Jasmine McGaughey, Brianna Mason, Tabitha Smith, Morgan Stoltz, Josef Thomson
**************Pictures of the CCHC are now online**********
Go to: www.SeeMyPrints.com
Type: Huntington (in the search box)
Select: Childrens Choir of Huntington County
Password: Choir (Case sensitive)
Enter: Email address
Enjoy and let me know if you have any questions and/or problems with the site.
George Killian
Portraits by George
7192 N. Clear Creek Rd.
Huntington, IN 46750
www.portraitsbygeorge.com
george@portraitsbygeorge.com
260-224-0904
Choir Member Spotlight
TREBLE CHOIR
Vital Information: Sydney Kline, 3rd Grade Home School
Favorite Book: The Courage of Sarah Noble, The Story of Jillian Tells
Favorite Movie: Night at the Museum 2
Favorite Song or Music Group: Beethoven
Favorite Food: Rice
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Pet or Animal: Dogs
This is Sydney’s first year in CCHC. Her favorite subject in school is Spanish. In her spare time she enjoys playing sports, wrestling, riding horses, and piano. She has 1 dog named Buddy, and 4 goldfish. Sydney also enjoys spending time playing basketball, soccer, Kid Stuf and doing different shooting sports.
TREBLE CHOIR
Vital Information: Alexis Spoonamore
Favorite Book: Fancy Nancy
Favorite Movie: Scooby Doo Twilight
Favorite Song or Music Group: Taylor Swift
Favorite Food: Broccoli and Cauliflower
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Pet or Animal: Giraffes and Cheetahs
This is Alexis’s first year with CCHC. She is involved in gymnastics and youth group at church. Her favorite part of school is that her mom teaches it. In her spare time she likes to ride her bike and play with her horses. Alexis has 26 pets.
February 1, 2010
IMPORTANT DATES:
February 1, 2010 – Sweetwater permission slip is due next week. Remember to get your reservations in for the Valentine Banquet. Call Cindy Geders at 260-224-0494 for tickets and questions.
February 8, 2010 -Valentine Treat Bags - The social committee is creating treat bags for both choirs. We need candy and other fun items to fill them. If you would like to help, please call Crista Skinner 260-615-9164.ould like to help, please call Crista Skinner 260-615-9164.
February 13, 2010 – Valentine Banquet – There will NOT be a choice between chicken or beef for the banquet meal. All guests will receive Chicken Marsala. This choice is more economical for us so that it can be more profitable. Please contact Cindy Geders with questions that you may have at 260-224-0494.
February 27, 2010 – Sweetwater Sound Event for BOTH choirs. Notice separate info sheet sent home 01/25/10. Permission slips due Feb. 8th.
March 27, 2010 – FAME – This event is for Treble Choir only. Performance will be held at the Honeywell Center in Wabash. It is located at 275 West Market Street, Wabash IN 46992. More details to come through the Monday Memo.
FUTURE IMPORTANT DATES AND INFORMATION:
Immediately – we need help on the finance committee. Please email Geoff Markley if interested at cchctreasurer@gmail.com
March 15, 2010 – The next Parents Meeting at 6:30 in the Huntington University Auditorium.
April 24, 2010 – Family Festival – We will be manning a booth for recruiting purposes and we need volunteers. Please contact Terra Rowley at terry.rowley@gmail.com or 260-468-2705.
May 1, 2010 – Arts Express – This event will be for BOTH choirs. Time slots will not be available until March or April, Please watch the Monday Memo for updates as they arrive
May 2, 2010 – Final Concert of the year (College Park Church located at 1936 College Ave, Huntington at 3p.m.) We need help planning the end of the year awards. If you are interested in helping please contact Crista Skinner at 260-615-9164.
June 1 – June 4, 2010 – Tentative date for the CCHC Summer Camp.
We will need lots of help and planning for this event. Please watch the Monday Memo for more details.
Your child should have received their informal uniform (polo shirt). It is the responsibility of the student to get the pants. See handbook to make sure you have all the required pieces for both uniforms. If you have any questions, contact Debbie Dyson, uniform coordinator.
Possible performances at the opening of the library and Heritage Days.
Choir Member Spotlight
TREBLE CHOIR
Vital Information: Claire Driscoll, 3rd grade at Northwest School
Favorite Book: Bad Kitty Gets a Bath and Garfield
Favorite Movie: SpongeBob
Favorite Song or Music Group: Hannah Montana
Favorite Food: Pizza and Bacon
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Pet or Animal: Dogs and Cats
This is Claire’s first year in CCHC. Her favorite subjects in school are silent reading and recess. In her spare time she enjoys playing with friends and playing on the computer.
CONCERT CHOIR
Vital Information: Claire Harvey, 7th Grade at Crestview
Favorite Book: InkHeart
Favorite Movie: Lord of the Rings
Favorite Song or Music Group: 3 Doors Down
Favorite Food: Chocolate
Favorite Color: Red
Favorite Pet or Animal: Her Cat and Dog/ Roy and Lady
This is Claire’s seventh year with CCHC. She is involved in horseback riding, several choirs, and youth group band. Claire enjoys reading and spending time with her friends the most in her spare time. She loves recess the most at school.
January 25, 2010
IMPORTANT DATES:
January 25, 2010 – You can now view the Monday Memo on our website at childrenschoirofhuntington.org. Parents Meeting at 6:30 in HU Auditorium
2010 - Valentine Treat Bags. The social committee is creati
February 13, 2010 – Valentine Banquet – There will NOT be a choice between chicken or beef for the banquet meal. All guests will receive Chicken Marsala. This choice is more economical for us so that it can be more profitable. Please contact Cindy Geders with questions that you may have at 260-224-0494.
February 27, 2010 – Sweetwater Sound Event for BOTH choirs. Notice separate info sheet sent home 01/25/10.
March 27, 2010 – FAME – This event is for Treble Choir only. Performance will be held at the Honeywell Center in Wabash. It is located at 275 West Market Street, Wabash IN 46992. More details to come through the Monday Memo.
FUTURE IMPORTANT DATES AND INFORMATION:
March 15, 2010 – The next Parents Meeting at 6:30 in the Huntington University Auditorium.
April 24, 2010 – Family Festival – We will be manning a booth for recruiting purposes and we need volunteers. Please contact Terra Rowley at terry.rowley@gmail.com or 260-468-2705.
May 1, 2010 – Arts Express – This event will be for BOTH choirs. Time slots will not be available until March or April, Please watch the Monday Memo for updates as they arrive
May 2, 2010 – Final Concert of the year (College Park Church located at 1936 College Ave, Huntington at 3p.m.) We need help planning the end of the year awards. If you are interested in helping please contact Crista Skinner at 260-615-9164.
June 1 – June 4, 2010 – Tentative date for the CCHC Summer Camp.
We will need lots of help and planning for this event. Please watch the Monday Memo for more details.
TBA – CCHC may be performing for the Grand opening for the newly built Huntington Library. Watch the Monday Memo for details.
Choir Member Spotlight
TREBLE CHOIR
Vital Information: Melanie Lisinicchia, 4th Grade at Huntington Catholic
Favorite Book: The Invention of Hugo Cabaret
Favorite Movie: Annie / The Parent Trap
Favorite Song or Music Group: Popular from (Wicked)
Favorite Food: Macaroni and Cheese
Favorite Color: Turquoise/Teal/Light Pink
Favorite Pet or Animal: Puppies
This is Melanie’s second year in CCHC. She is involved in Girl Scouts and Musicals. Her favorite subjects in school are Math and Music. In her spare time she enjoys playing piano and singing.
CONCERT CHOIR
Vital Information: Alley Moyer, 6th Grade at Riverview Middle School
Favorite Book: Harry Potter #7
Favorite Movie: Harry Potter #6
Favorite Song or Music Group: Paramour
Favorite Food: Pizza
Favorite Color: Black
Favorite Pet or Animal: Panda
This is Alley’s first year with CCHC. She is involved in History Club, Science Club and Annie Jr. Musical. She likes Language Arts the most in school. And in her spare time she enjoys reading and singing.
January 18, 2010
IMPORTANT DATES:
February 8, 2010 – Valentine Treats for Choir – Please notice there will not be a party just treats to be handed out after rehearsal. This is a Social Committee sponsored event. CCHC Board Meeting at 7:00 in HU Music Room.
February 13, 2010 – Valentine Banquet – See attached info.
February 27, 2010 – Sweetwater Sound Event for BOTH choirs.
March 27, 2010 – FAME – This event is for Treble Choir only. Performance will be held at the Honeywell Center in Wabash. It is located at 275 West Market Street, Wabash IN 46992. More details to come through the Monday Memo.
FUTURE IMPORTANT DATES AND INFORMATION:
April 24, 2010 – Family Festival--We will be manning a booth for recruitment purposes and need volunteers. Contact Terra Rowley at terra.rowley@gmail.com or 468-2705
May 1, 2010 – Arts Express (Both choirs will be performing, we will not know our time slot until March or April)
May 2, 2010 – Final Concert of the year (College Park Church located at 1936 College Ave, Huntington at 3p.m)--We will have a committee to plan an end of the year awards program. If interested, contact Crista Skinner to volunteer
June 1 – June 4, 2010 – Tentative date for the CCHC Summer Camp.
We will need lots of help and planning for this event. Please watch the Monday Memo for more details.
Reserve the date: Please mark Saturday, Feb. 27 on your calendars now for a fun and important CCHC event! Both choirs will be going to Sweetwater Sound in Ft. Wayne where we will get a tour of the facility, have lunch, enjoy some free time in their game area, and most importantly, spend quite a bit of time recording music in their state-of-the-art recording studio. The choirs will have a great time and will not want to miss this event. A more detailed schedule will be coming soon!
TBA – CCHC may be performing for the Grand opening for the newly built Huntington Library. Watch the Monday Memo for details.
Choir Member Spotlight
TREBLE CHOIR
Vital Information: Jasmine Rae McGaughey, 3rd Grade at Roanoke Elem.
Favorite Book: Gone with the Wind
Favorite Movie: Gone with the Wind
Favorite Song or Music Group: Taylor Swift
Favorite Food: Green Beans
Favorite Color: Pink and Green
Favorite Pet or Animal: Her dog named Payton
This is Jasmine’s third year in CCHC. She is involved in her Church Youth Group Childrens Choir/Worship Team, Student Council, Jr. Colts Cheerleader. Jasmine also dances with Beverly Johnson School of Dance. She is very proud to be the 2009 Jr. Miss Heritage Days. In her spare time she enjoys playing piano , reading, going to the beach, and being with family and friends.
CONCERT CHOIR
Vital Information: Madison Waldfogel, 8th grade at Riverview Middle School
Favorite Book: Stormbreaker
Favorite Movie: The Proposal
Favorite Song or Music Group: Jordan Sparks
Favorite Food: Chicken
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Pet or Animal: Kangaroos
This is Madison’s sixth year with CCHC. She is involved in Cheerleading and Youth Group. She likes RTV the most at school. And in her spare time she enjoys spending time with her friends.
January 11, 2010 IMPORTANT DATES:
January 11, 2010 – Choir Resumes – Please notice the attached letter and reservation sheet for the upcoming Valentine Banquet.
February 8, 2010 – Valentine Treats for Choir – Please notice there will not be a party just treats to be handed out after rehearsal. This is a Social Committee sponsored event.
February 13, 2010 – Valentine Banquet – See attached info.
March 27, 2010 – FAME – This event is for Treble Choir only. Performance will be held at the Honeywell Center in Wabash. It is located at 275 West Market Street, Wabash IN 46992. More details to come through the Monday Memo.
FUTURE IMPORTANT DATES AND INFORMATION:
April 24, 2010 – Family Festival
May 1, 2010 – Arts Express
May 2, 2010 – Final Concert of the year (College Park Church located at 1936 College Ave, Huntington at 3p.m.)
June 1 – June 4, 2010 – Tentative date for the CCHC Summer Camp.
We will need lots of help and planning for this event. Please watch the Monday Memo for more details.
TBA – CCHC may be performing for the Grand opening for the newly built Huntington Library. Watch the Monday Memo for details.
Choir Member Spotlight
TREBLE CHOIR
Vital Information: Karrie Lesure, 3rd Grade at Ossian Elementary
Favorite Book: My Best Friend
Favorite Movie: Matilda
Favorite Song or Music Group: Johnny and June
Favorite Food: Tacos
Favorite Color: Red
Favorite Pet or Animal: Lizard
This is Karrie’s first year in CCHC. She is involved in her Church Youth Group, basketball, Nature Club, walking club and Kidshine. In her spare time she enjoys writing. Karrie loves Science the most in school.
CONCERT CHOIR
Vital Information: Hunter Schieber, 6th Grade at Riverview Middle School
Favorite Book: Touching Spirit Bear
Favorite Movie: Start Wars Series
Favorite Song or Music Group: Santana
Favorite Food: Egg Salad
Favorite Color: Orange
Favorite Pet or Animal: Dogs
This is Hunter’s 2nd year with CCHC. He is involved in Band and Youth Group. He likes his fiends the most at school. And in his spare time he enjoys messing with anything within his reach.
December 14, 2009
IMPORTANT DATES:
December 14, 2009 – Christmas Party – This will be held during regular
rehearsal time (6:30-7:45) at Huntington University.
Please have your child meet in the Treble Choir Room.
- RADA orders to be handed out and last turn in night for second order.
Please make sure your final tuition payment is made.
Valentine Banquet Info – Letter for donations goes out today.
Any donations collected for the banquet can be given to
Jennifer Moyer, Terra Rowley or Angel Wiley at rehearsals.
Questions can be directed to Angel Wiley (260-519-0547)
or Terra Rowley (260-468-2705). Please have all donations
- turned in on or before February 8th.
December 21, 2009 – January 4, 2010 – No Choir Due to Christmas/New Years Break!
January 11, 2010 – Choir Resumes
February 13, 2010 – Valentine Banquet at 6:30 p.m.
Banquet will be held at Habecker Dining Commons, 2303 College Ave. in Huntington.
(The building beside where CCHC rehearses)
IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO REMEMBER:
-We have a Seamstress to hem Concert Choir dresses. If you need her, her name is
Nancy Barnes and can be contacted at 260-359-4262.
-Treble Choir Formal Uniform – There were a couple of issues with uniforms on
Saturday’s performance. Here is a reminder for what the Formal Uniform consist of.
-Long-sleeved white button down oxford shirt: it should be free of
wrinkles and buttoned at the sleeves and neck; it should be tucked into pants or skirt
-Black pants: should be neat and wrinkle free
-Black dress: make sure ribbons at sleeves for hanging are tucked in
-Black tie: tight at neck (during picture and concert)
-Black flat shoes (girls): no heels
-Black OPAQUE tights (Treble Choir): these are thick tights (not sheer hose)
-Hair bows: these should not be large, where they will obstruct another's view,
or bold colors (All hair accessories must be ALL black.)
Choir Member Spotlight
TREBLE CHOIR
Vital Information: Diamond Boggs, 5th grade at Lincoln Elementary
Favorite Book: Any book written by Bill Wallace
Favorite Movie: 17 Again
Favorite Song/Music Group: Dirks Bentley, Song God of the City
Favorite Food: Subs and Applesauce
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Pet or Animal: Her cat “Baby” and her dog “Singin”
This is Diamond’s first year in CCHC. She loves Art, Math and Choir the best at school. She is also involved with 4-H, Lincoln Voices of Pride, and Martial Arts, “Tang soo do”. In her spare time she likes to ride her bike and listening to music and singing.
Concert Choir
Vital Information: Rose Clausen, 6th grade, Riverview Middle School
Favorite Book: The Harry Potter Series
Favorite Movie: The Harry Potter Movies
Favorite Song/Music Group: Carrie Underwood/Just a Dream
Favorite Food: Doesn’t have one
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Pet or Animal: Cheetah, she has 5 cats, 2 dogs and 1 rabbit
This is Roses’ forth year in CCHC. She loves Language Arts the best at school. She is also involved with Cross Country, Choir, and Youth Group. In her spare time she enjoys riding her bike.
November 30, 2009
IMPORTANT DATES:
November 30, 2009 – RADA Sales Money is due. As a reminder please write 1 check for all orders.
Any questions or issues please contact Sarah Harvey 260-519-5484.
December 7, 2009 – Rehearsal will be held for both choirs, during regular rehearsal time,
at The First Church of the Nazarene located at 1555 Flaxmill Rd.
This will help us prepare the choirs for staging and acoustics for our performance that Saturday evening.
- FINAL TUITION PAYMENT IS DUE!!!!!!!!
- CCHC Board Meeting – 7:00 at the Nazarene Church, 1555 FLaxmill Rd.
This meeting is for the Board of Directors and parent officers and committee.
The board meetings are always open for parents to attend. If you ever have and item you
would like addressed by the board, contact Terra Rowley at 468-2705 or terra.rowley@gmail.com
December 12, 2009 - Christmas Concert – Saturday at 7:30p.m.
The concert will be held at The First Church of the Nazarene. The church is located at 1555 Flaxmill Rd.
Choir members should be dressed in FORMAL UNIFORM. Call time for ALL choirs will be 6:00p.m.
Doors open for Christmas Concert will open at 7:00p.m. Only parents serving as concert chaperones
and uniform assistants will be allowed into the sanctuary before 7:00. Thank you for understanding
the need for private rehearsal time before the concert.
Group pictures are scheduled for this day also. Please be prompt and completely dressed so the
choirs can rehearse and get pictures done smoothly.
The Fort Wayne Children’s Choir will be our special guest for this evening’s performance.
December 14, 2009 – Christmas Party – This will be held during regular rehearsal time at Huntington University.
Please have your child meet in the Treble Choir Room.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO REMEMBER:
-Treble Choir: please be practicing the words that were sent home for your new songs this will help
things run smoothly in class. Thanks for your help.
-We have a Seamstress to hem uniforms. If you need her, her name is Nancy Barnes and can be
contacted at 260-359-4262.
CHRISTMAS PARTY-MONDAY DECEMBER 14- A big THANK YOU to the parents who have signed up to
Choir Member Spotlight
TREBLE CHOIR
Vital Information: Abi Kline, 5th grade and is homeschooled.
Favorite Book: Double Identity
Favorite Movie: Phantom of the Opera
Favorite Song/Music Group: Atta Boy
Favorite Food: Watermelon
Favorite Color: Orange
Favorite Pet or Animal: Pandas, she has a dog named Buddy and 4 Goldfish.
This is Abi’s third year in CCHC. She loves Math the best at school. She is also involved with basketball and Kidstuf. In her spare time she likes to play outside, ride her scooter and relax.
Concert Choir
Vital Information: Kristen Dyson, 7th Grade at Riverview Middle School
Favorite Book: Ida B. or A Rose for Melinda
Favorite Movie: Hannah Montana or Benchwarmers
Favorite Song/Music Group: Rascal Flatts
Favorite Food: Potatoes and Mexican
Favorite Color: Lime Green and blue
Favorite Pet or Animal: Dolphin or dogs, she has 8 pets
This is Kristen’s fifth year in CCHC. She loves RTV the best at school. She is also involved with dance, band, youth group at church, basketball, softball, campus life, ad student leaders. In her spare time she enjoys hanging out with friends, playing sports and reading.
A letter to parents from the CCHC Board of Directors:
Dear Parents,
The CCHC Board of Directors and Parents Association apologize for the confusion with the parent’s meeting last Monday evening. However, the meeting served a good purpose in giving you the opportunity to raise some questions, concerns, and suggestions. The board has discussed each of them and is dedicated to taking action in helping the Children’s Choir run smoother, mainly decreasing confusion and increasing communication. Here is some information in response to the parent comments:
- To improve communication, the Monday Memo is already including contact names and phone numbers for you to utilize when you have a question. Angel Wiley has recently stepped into the Parents Association secretary role and is typing the Monday Memo. Please thank her for volunteering for this role. It is certainly hard work trying to learn the ropes of such a great task your first year with the choir. The Board and Parent officers and directors will be assisting her more closely by proofing the Monday Memo each week before it is printed. This will ensure more comprehensive and accurate information.
- The Monday Memo will also include a list of upcoming events for you to coordinate with your calendar. We set a calendar at the beginning of the season, but inevitably, schedules change and the Monday Memo is the key for you to staying informed. Periodically, we are asked to perform at community functions not included in the initial schedule handed out in the Fall. These performances are good opportunities to give the students additional performance experience, gain publicity, and obtain additional funding.
- Concern has been expressed regarding the safety of children as they are being picked up by parents after dismissal. As stated in the handbook, drive up to the Merillat Centre from the south so that children will get in and out of your vehicle on the passenger side. If vehicles go both directions the situation becomes dangerous. Although there is other traffic not related to choir, we can make the situation as safe as possible by lining up parent vehicles in one line and not allowing children to cross the street. The Treble Choir parent rehearsal assistant will be walking the children up from rehearsal and assisting in loading. Thank you for helping us keep the children safe.
- The informal uniform shirts have been ordered and will be handed out when they arrive. (I have contacted Debbie to verify they have been ordered) If there are students who still need alterations to their formal uniform, please contact Nancy Barnes at 358-4262. (I am waiting for confirmation from her and won’t print this until I hear from her.)
- We know that it has been confusing having the choirs rehearse in separate locations. This was due to the University needing the Concert Choir rehearsal space. Starting in January, both choirs will be rehearsing again at Huntington University. Due to limited meeting space at HU, please note any meeting locations in the Monday Memo. Some meetings may be at St Peter Lutheran School.
- Volunteering and fundraising are critical to sustaining the Children’s Choir. Tuition covers less than 50% of the yearly budget. Our board members, parent representatives and officers volunteer their time for the children. The Choir is a large organization with many activities throughout the year. Our organization cannot survive without active involvement from parents. When you are called to volunteer with an activity that you signed up for, please help. The kids depend on it.
