Welcome to KPHS Choir! Class of 2020!

Welcome to KPHS Choir! We are a large, competitive, very active 5A Choir with 150+ students. - 5 Mainstage Concerts per Year (Fall, Winter, Pop Show, PreUIL, MW) - Various other performance Opps. (Cabaret, S&E Recital, etc.) - TMEA All-State/ UIL Solo & Ensemble - Social Activities!

Welcome to KPHS Choir! Throughout these activities, there are four strands we focus upon: (TEKS)  Music Literacy (Read & Write)  Creative Expression (Appropriately Interpret/Perform)  Historical/Cultural Relevance (Context of Artistry)  Critical Evaluation and Response (Honest and positive feedback)

KPHS Choirs  Bel Canto (Sub Non Varsity Women, 9 th )  Possibly Two Choirs in  Vanguard (all men, 9-12)  Cantare (Non-Varsity Women, 10-12)  Arioso (Varsity Women, 10-12)  Auditioned Ensemble  Madrigals (Varsity Mixed, 10-12)  Auditioned Ensemble, Two Class Periods

KPHS Choirs  Auditions for the year are currently taking place.  Incoming 9 th graders will be placed in an ensemble based on a recommendation from current choir director.

KPHS Choir Fall Events August Free Humble ISD Region Camp Back to School Pool Party September Uniform Night District Audition (TMEA) Car Wash! October Fall Concert+ Homecoming Festivities/Game Region Audition (TMEA)

KPHS Choir Fall Events November Renaissance Festival Cabaret Region Concert (TMEA) Men’s Night Out+ December Winter Concert+ Pre-Area Audition (TMEA) Choir Caroling/Winter Party

KPHS Choir Spring Events January Area Auditions (TMEA) Pop Show+ February UIL Solo & Ensemble All-State Choir (TMEA) March Pre-UIL Concert+

KPHS Choir Spring Events April UIL+ Spring Trip Car Wash May Masterworks Concert+ Banquet Graduation (SSB) State Solo & Ensemble (UIL)

Other Performances/Events  Pep Rallies  Recruiting Trips  Sporting Events  Civic Events

Region Choir (All-State)  Like the middle school process, but extends all the way to the state level.  Students purchase packet of music, and learn pieces inside. Each round of auditions selects 3-4 pieces to audition.  Rounds: 4 - District, Region, Pre-Area, Area  All-State Choir – February, San Antonio, TX  Picture on the wall, Fame & Fortune

 Differences:  Music is more difficult  Audition cuts given at audition  Competing with adults (18 year olds)  Original copies of music Ultimately, the process is more difficult, but more rewarding. Region Choir (All-State)

 Students select whether to be in Solo, Ensemble, or both  Ensembles – Free (District Covers Entry Fees)  Solos - $25 (Accompanist, + District Covers Entry Fees)  Students who receive a score of a “One” on a class “One” Solo/Ensemble, are eligible to compete at State Level. UIL Solo & Ensemble

Voice Teachers/Camps  Students may choose to seek outside assistance from a coach who solely focuses on their voice.  Help with All-State Process.  Select Solo & Ensemble Repertoire.  Focus on individual growth.  By no means required, but certainly recommended.  List on the piano.

 Universities across Texas offer Choir Camps to help students excel in the All- State process.  KPHS Booster Club offers scholarships ($100) in the form of reimbursement.  Learn all of the All-State Music.  Get ahead of competition, prepared before year begins. Voice Teachers/Camps

Choir Trip 2017!  Each year the Choir takes an overnight trip – all choir students in good standing are invited.  Past trips include San Antonio, New York City, and Dallas.  The choir alternates In-state and Out-of- state trips.  Next year will be an In-State Trip, as this year we went out of state. (NYC)

KPHS Choir Booster Club  Large, active organization – MANY HANDS MAKE LIGHT WORK!  Help provide the following:  Financial Support:  Scholarships (Camp/Senior)  Instrumentalists / Special Music  Lower Trip Costs  Sound Equipment  Banquet Seniors - Free

KPHS Choir Booster Club  Help provide:  Moral/Social Support:  Goody bags for Region Auditionees  Awesome Banquet  Winter Party  Pool Party Kim Inman, President For More Information, please contact/ Mr. Fahnders or Mrs. Inman.

Charms Office  Interactive Online Database through which we run our entire Choral Program  Update Student Records  Receive / text message updates  Interactive Calendar  Documents/Handouts  Student Recordings/Quizzes

Charms Office  If your current campus uses Charms, you will be rolled over into the Kpark Charms System.  If your current campus does NOT use Charms, please let Mr. Fahnders know, and we can get you signed up ASAP.  All students enrolled in choir must be enrolled in Charms. (District Expectation)

In summation… Choir is Awesome! Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions at: Office Phone: (281) Or just ask now. Thank you for coming.