1. August 20, 2012

2.  Mrs. Reed, director Colette_Reed@gwinnett.k12.ga.us  Chorus Website: www.nhschorus.shutterfly.com

3. Class Expectations Calendar Syllabus & Grading Attendance Policy Concert Attire

4. Chamber Choir Audition Only After School Club Perform at all NHS Chorus Concerts Chamber Choir dues required. Due 9/20 District Honors Chorus Nomination Only Learn music before event Attend event in October Perform at conclusion of event Nominations at end of August Registration due 9/6 All State Chorus Audition Only Series of 2 State Auditions Tested on solo, scales, sight- reading and terms Info MTG: 8/27 Registration due 9/6 Bootcamp runs until 1 st Audition

5.  By becoming a patron of NHS Chorus, you help support the basic operating costs of our program and also pre-pay known upcoming costs such as T-shirts at a reduced price.  All levels of dues covers your student’s fair share of music and material costs for the year Performer $50 Also includes Chamber Choir Dues (You save up to $20) Section Leader $100 Also includes 4 Chorus Concert DVDs, All State Registration Fee & Chamber Choir Dues (You save up to $31) Conductor $150 Also includes Chorus T-shirt, Honors Chorus Registration, 4 Chorus Concert DVDs, All State Registration Fee & Chamber Choir Dues (You save up to $48)

6. $ Piano Accompanist GMEA Fees & Registration Classroom Supplies Sheet Music Performance Trips Uniforms Special Event Registration Fees

7. Cookie Dough 8/21-9/4 $15 Gourmet Cookie Dough & Assorted Magazines Goal: 5 items Program Ads 8/21-10/4 $25-$100 per ad Goal: $25Poinsettia 11/1-11/21 $10 6” Red Poinsettias Goal: 5 poinsettias *If a student sells at the least the goal minimum in a fundraiser, then the student may use the net profit towards their individual chorus expenses

8.  Candy Bars – January  Restaurant Night – TBD  Gwinnett Braves – TBD Have additional ideas? Please email Mrs. Reed with the details! Thanks!

10.  Info Meeting Tuesday September 10  Approx. $550 for 4 days, 3 nights based on 33 travelers  $50 non-refundable deposit due TBD  Participate in the Disney Singing Workshop: Record an excerpt from a Disney animated feature film's soundtrack and learn audition skills, vocal techniques and more under the guidance of a professional Disney vocalist.  Play in the Disney Parks for 2 and ½ days

11. Spread the Word! Sign up to volunteer Come to concerts & events Encourage your student