Thursday, December 29, 2011

Happy New Year!

Dear JHS Vocal Members,

I want to wish you all a very happy and healthy New Year!

There will be five evening rehearsals for all vocal groups beginning in January.  A schedule will be handed out when classes resume in January, 2012.

Upcoming Events:
 

February 24th   
JHS 2nd. Annual Talent Show 

(Auditions in January 2012)

March 6th  
Honors Chorale to sing at the Capital Building representing JHS during MIOSM

May 11th
BelleTones to represent JHS at the Hershey Park  Festival Adjudication

May 14th     JHS Spring Vocal Concert

June 14th     Honors Chorale to perform at the JHS Graduation Ceremony







Monday, December 12, 2011

JHS Vocal Winter Concert 2011

Dear Concert Choir, Honors Chorale and BelleTones,

I cannot begin to thank you enough for one of the most musical events I have experienced.

What a concert you had this evening: wonderful singing, composure, expression. . . .  so moving, so special!

Thank you all for showing the world of budget cuts that music is quite alive and well and flourishing at Jenkintown High School!!!!

Thursday, December 8, 2011

Song #1 (not arranged)

Remember to post your vote on the blog!!!!

Possible songs for the Spring Concert?

Hello JHS Vocal Members,

It is time to start thinking about our spring vocal selection. 

I will begin to place song possibilities on the blog.  

Listen to each selection as it becomes available and place your vote by posting your comments on the blog!  

It is that easy!  

It is best to go to "www.jwpepper.com" if you want to send me a song to put on our blog. 

Remember...the songs must be arranged in either: SATB, SSA or SAB!!!!

I am looking forward to hearing what you  would like to perform!!!

Be well,

Lys

THANK YOU!!!!

Dear JHS Vocal Members,

Thank you for an excellent performance last night at our annual Barnes and Noble Fundraiser!!

Remember:  Monday December 12th!!!  
Be in concert attire and ready to warm-up at 6:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium.

BE PROMPT!!!


Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Rehearsal and Performance Updates:

December 5th 7:15-9:15 p.m. 
ALL CHOIR MEMBERS in the high school auditorium

December 7th  5:45-6:30 p.m. 
Fund Raiser at Barnes and Nobles   
Concert Attire required!

December 12th WINTER CONCERT  be in the high school choral room by 6:30 p.m. 

Concert Attire!!!



African Processional-Honors Chorale Ladies

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

JHS Select Womens Vocal Ensemble

NATIONAL HONORS SOCIETY CEREMONY
November 17TH  6:30 p.m. 
All members meet in the high school choral room.

DRESS APPROPRIATELY!! 
(no "formal" concert attire required)

"Weep No More" by David Childs

 

Thursday, November 3, 2011

Dry Your Tears, Afrika

. 
The Fairfield County Children's Choir and the United States Military Academy Band, March 15, Klein Memorial Auditorium, Bridgeport, CT.

Dry Your Tears, Afrika

Performed by Dance Force of School for the Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA), Chula Vista High. From their dress rehearsal on April 9, 2011

Sunday, October 30, 2011

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

November 3rd.

Honors Chorale
7:00 p.m. performance for the Foreign Language Honors Society
6:45 p.m. in the Choir Room
Concert Attire!
"Amavolovolo" to be sung (a cappella)

Sunday, October 23, 2011

Honors Chorale "Pot Luck" October 24, 2011

Honors Chorale "pot luck" at 6:15 p.m.
followed by rehearsal from 7:15-8:30 p.m. in the High School Choir Room!

See you all soon!

Homeward Bound

Honors Chorale to perform on Veteran's Day 
November 11, 2011
Concert attire required!!



Listening Assignment #3
Listen to Homeward Bound and post your answers directly on this blog.
 
  1. What are your thoughts about the images shown in this video in relation to the lyrics of the song?  
  2. Is this what you believed the song to be about?  
  3. What section of this piece do you like the most?
(please answer all questions in paragraph form)

Friday, September 23, 2011

New "Once on this Island" blog

The cast and crew of "Once on this Island" sends you greetings from their new blog. jhsisland.blogspot.com

Once on this Island Reminder

September 24th: All Cast Members called for rehearsal.  Bring lunch and drinks!

September 25th:  All Cast Members called.   Bring lunch and drinks!

Parent meeting at 3:15 p.m. Topics to be discussed:  Fund Raising, Ad Drive and Ticket Sales.

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Honors Chorale Women-Weekly Listening Assignment

"Weep No More"  David N. Childs

Reminder:

Once on this Island rehearsal tonight 7:30-9:15 p.m.  
All cast members required.

8:30-9:15 p.m. "Mama will Provide" and featured dancers.

Parent Meeting September 25,  2011 beginning at 3:30 p.m. 
Focus: Fund Raising, Publicity and Program Ads!




Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Honors Chorale Performance Dates for 2011-2012

The Honors Chorale will be singing on the following dates.   

All performances are mandatory and performance attire is requested. 

School Board Meeting-October 17th
      Arrive in the high school choir room by 6:30 p.m.
JHS Commemorative Veterans Day Ceremony-November 11th 
     During school hours
The National Honors Society Induction Ceremony-November 17th
     Arrive in the high school choir room by 6:30 p.m.
The Jenkintown Rotary Club Holiday Celebration-December 20th 2011
      Time TBA
The Home and School Committee~January 17th 2012



Sunday, September 4, 2011

"Once on this Island" Call Back Information

Dear Friends,


Thank you all for auditioning this past Saturday for Once on this Island.  

The show will be terrific and we are looking forward to working with you all.  

Before the cast list goes up, there will be call backs for just a few people this Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m. in the HS Choral Room.


Each person listed below has a specific song that they need to prepare.  Learn the song to the best of your ability.  

The second part of the audition process will be to create a "bio" from the list of characters listed below.  The "bio" will be shared with the group on Tuesday.  

Have fun and be creative!
 

Ti Moune-Peasant girl, with childlike innocence
Agwe-God of Water
Erzulie-Goddess of Love
Papa Ge-Demon of Death
Asaka-Mother Earth

(Next to your name is the song you need to prepare.   Good luck!)


Spencer Robbins-"Ti Moune"
Sarah Owens-"Ti Moune"
Cailyn Pacuraru-"Ti Moune", "Mama will Provide"
Aury Krebs-"Waiting for Life"
Hannah Hirschhorn-"Mama will Provide", "Human Heart"
Olivia Federici-"Ti Moune"
Shannon Stillmun-"Mama will Provide"
Brittany Schadel-"Mama will Provide"

*Leon Siguenza-Just provide a bio on Agwe
*Will Blankin-Just provide a bio for Papa Ge




Thursday, September 1, 2011

Mission Statement


Welcome to the home of the
Jenkintown High School Choral Program
Mission Statement:
To educate the musical community in establishing a "base" where young adults can learn, grow and mature through listening, singing, and competing amongst fellow musicians.  To challenge ourselves through music. 
To provide a safe environment for those who wish to further their musical ability.  To work with musicians: teaching respect and enhancing our choral lives. 
To achieve musical excellence through practice, fun and enthusiasm. 
To give music and singing the respect and dedication it deserves.
H.S. Vocal Department 2010-2011
Featuring:


The Belletones
Concert Choir    Honors Chorale
J.H.S. Annual Talent Show Case
One On This Island

Jenkintown High School students sing "Brand New You"at the Heritage Adjudication Festival  in Boston, Spring 2011.  This performance earned the Concert Choir first place in their division.
               
"I love to hear a choir.
I love the humanity...to see the faces of
real people devoting themselves to
a piece of music. 
I like the teamwork.
It makes me feel optimistic about the human race
when I see them cooperating like that."

~Sir Paul McCartney~