Guide for the Perplexed Choir Parent: Winter Concerts
The busy December season is upon us! 'Tis also the season for Winter Choral Concerts at Armstrong. Your student(s) should have already communicated with you about their specific responsibilities for the concert; if not, allow us to fill you in!
The busy December season is upon us! 'Tis also the season for Winter Choral Concerts at Armstrong. Your student(s) should have already communicated with 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
Freshman and Varsity Choirs will attend only the concert in which they perform. See the table to the right for who performs at each concert. All madrigal/chamber ensembles perform at both concerts. Please remember that this graded concert event is the ONLY “homework” for the entire semester for most of our ensembles. Performer attendance is required. |
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Concert Choir Cantori Varsity Volo Varsity Vivace Freshmen Choir Chamber Singers Varsity Madrigals |
Performance Attire
Students wear formal concert dress. Please note that ALL BLACK dress shoes are required.
Students wear formal concert dress. Please note that ALL BLACK dress shoes are required.
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Concert Choir, Cantori, and Varsity Choirs wear choir robes. Underneath, singers wear black pants, black socks and dress shoes (closed toe, closed heel, no boots or tennis shoes). Any sleeved shirt can be worn.
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Freshmen are required to wear the Official Freshman Choir shirt. All singers 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 15 minutes to 1 hour 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/attendance.
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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. |
Concert etiquette
Student concerts are the culmination of an entire semester's work 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 an entire semester's work 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 at either the 6pm or 8pm concert 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 at either the 6pm or 8pm concert 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!