Guide for the Perplexed Choir Parent: Spring Concerts: Thurs. 5/16 7:30pm and Fri. 5/17, 7:00pm
The birds are chirping, flowers are blooming, and students are ready for the outdoors: spring concerts are here! We hope your singer(s) has already told you about their specific responsibilities for the concert; if not, allow us to fill you in!
The birds are chirping, flowers are blooming, and students are ready for the outdoors: spring concerts are here! We hope your singer(s) has already told you about their specific responsibilities for the concert; if not, allow us to fill you in!
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Ensembles Performing at Each Concert
The Spring Concerts are divided into two evenings. The first concert features freshman and varsity ensembles, and the second concert features our auditioned choirs (Cantori and Concert Choir). Additionally, the Chamber Singers perform at both concerts.
Although all our welcome at either performance, singers are only required to attend the concert in which they perform. See the table to the right for who performs at each concert. Please remember that this graded concert event is the ONLY “homework” for the entire semester for most of our ensembles. Attendance is required. |
Thurs., 7:30pm Concert
Freshman Choir Freshman Madrigals, Varsity Choir Varsity Madrigals Viva Voce Chamber Singers |
Fri., 7:00pm Concert
Cantori Diva Voce Chamber Singers Concert Choir |
Performance Attire
Students must wear formal concert dress.
Students must wear formal concert dress.
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Concert Choir, Cantori, and Varsity Choirs wear their choir robes. In addition, men must wear black pants, black socks and dress shoes. Women must wear black concert shoes - closed toe, closed heel (no boots or tennis shoes) and black nylons or black dress pants.
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Freshmen are required to wear the Official Choir shirt. Men and women wear black dress pants (no yoga pants, leggings, or jeans), black socks, black dress shoes (no boots or tennis shoes).
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Student Arrival
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Parent Arrival
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Final call times for each choir will be given on the day of the performance; however each choir will be given an estimated call time within a few days of the concert. Call time ranges from 1 hour to 15 minutes prior to the performance time. Please communicate any concerns or questions about the concert to the Directors prior to the week of the performances. On the concert day, there is little opportunity for directors to return email or voicemail regarding concert details.
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Tip #1: Parking
Remember both parking lots at Armstrong will be extremely full on Concert nights. Plan extra time for dropping off elderly, parking, getting into the auditorium and finding a seat. Tip #2: Open Seating Doors typically open 15-30 minutes prior to the performance time. Tip #3: District Video Crew The district usually records each concert and is shared on the district website. Please allow a few days for it to be processed. This can be a great option for sharing the performance with family members and friends! |
Concert etiquette
Student concerts are the culmination of entire terms of preparation. In an effort to provide both performers and audience with an enjoyable concert experience, we offer these guidelines for audience etiquette.
Student concerts are the culmination of entire terms of preparation. In an effort to provide both performers and audience with an enjoyable concert experience, we offer these guidelines for audience etiquette.
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Thank you!
We are grateful for the diligence of our students in preparing for this wonderful event. It is certainly a program highlight for us and represents a large time commitment for the students and the Directors. We are also indebted to the Armstrong Choir Boosters for the ongoing assistance they provide to our program. Our concerts would not happen as well as they do without the support of our parents and volunteers. We look forward to seeing you for an outstanding performance. It is our hope that you hear academic progress and find joy in the endeavors of your students. We most certainly do!
We are grateful for the diligence of our students in preparing for this wonderful event. It is certainly a program highlight for us and represents a large time commitment for the students and the Directors. We are also indebted to the Armstrong Choir Boosters for the ongoing assistance they provide to our program. Our concerts would not happen as well as they do without the support of our parents and volunteers. We look forward to seeing you for an outstanding performance. It is our hope that you hear academic progress and find joy in the endeavors of your students. We most certainly do!