Fry Chorus
Dear Fry 4th-5th Grade Parents,                                            

I am excited to invite your children to sing in the Fry Chorus! I consider it a wonderful honor and privilege to serve as the 2019-2020 chorus director. My passion is music and kids, and in the chorus atmosphere that combination explodes into engaging rehearsals that will give your child the fundamentals of vocal technique and ensemble singing.  Our district's 4th-12th grade chorus program is one that, as a professional music educator, I highly value for its consistency in and commitment to excellence.

Chorus is beneficial for EVERY student.  Singing is NOT  just for SOME, but for ALL!  The voice is the one instrument that was SO important that it was built into our bodies; we take our voices wherever we go.  Chorus is an essential introduction to ensemble performance for any student considering a performance ensemble in middle or high school (band, orchestra, or chorus).  Essential skills such as music literacy, ear training, ensemble balance, expression, diction, communication, and creative problem solving are primary focuses. These skills will well prepare your children for future performance experiences.  Many times, I receive questions from parents regarding if their child should take voice lessons at this age, and my answer is consistent: save yourself the money and just get them in chorus! Guided ensemble singing will improve their singing voice.

Starting on September 12th, we will rehearse in the Fry multipurpose room every Thursday from 8:00-8:50 AM (see the calendar at https://drive.google.com/open?id=1eO8mFOdUAoLWiIFPj-aYkXPR6_XSEF-e).  However, please drop your child off at 7:50 at Door #2 since we will START at 8:00. Students should not arrive prior to 7:50 AM since I will not be available to supervise them.

Attendance at rehearsals is vitally important to the success of our ensemble and to the musical development of each individual chorus member. We learn new music each week, and missing a rehearsal means missing valuable learning time. Of course, I understand that there are occasional unavoidable circumstances and illnesses that may necessitate your child missing a rehearsal.  If your child must miss rehearsal, please email me the morning of his/her absence  No parental contact will be recorded as an unexcused absence, and upon two (2) or more unexcused absences your child’s participation in the concert will be at my discretion.

We are getting NEW chorus shirts this year!  Please send $11 CHECK ONLY (with phone number written on it) made payable to Fry School with your child on the first rehearsal.  THE PAYMENT MUST BE IN A SEALED ENVELOP LABELED WITH YOUR CHILD’S NAME.  Indicate shirt size below.  Our performance attire will be nice darker blue jeans and our new chorus shirts, so it is imperative that every child orders one.  Thank you!  I’m looking forward to a great year!

Sincerely,
Ryan Henry

Fry Chorus, Director
ryan_henry@ipsd.org
630.428.7412
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Welcome!
Student Information
Does your child attend Fry Elementary School? *
(I teach multiple choruses, so this is to be sure you are on the right page!)
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Student's First Name *
Student's Last Name *
Student's Class *
Student's Shirt Size *
We are getting new chorus shirts, so every student will be need to indicate their shirt size.
Special Talents/Skills?
Gymnastics, singing jazz, playing piano, etc.
Parental Information
*If guardian, please write N/A in required spots and skip to "Guardian Information"
Primary Parental Contact's FIRST Name *
Primary Parental Contact's LAST Name *
Primary Parental Contact's BEST Phone # *
555.555.5555 format, please :)
Primary Parental Contact's Email *
Confirm Primary Parental Contact's Email *
Primary Parental Contact's Relationship *
Is there a secondary email address you'd like to be put on the mailing list? *
WILL YOU VOLUNTEER FOR US?
We will definitely be in need of volunteers of many types!
May I contact you regarding volunteer opportunities? *
In what ways are you willing to volunteer?
Please follow instructions below to be placed on our TEXT communication system.  You'll receive a confirmation text after completing this instructions.  When you receive the confirmation, please reply with your full name so that I know you are registered.  Thanks!  Essentially, text the message @fryc to the number 81010 to sign up for remind texts (used frequently)
This will be used only periodically for important reminders/cancellations. Your phone number can not be viewed by anyone!
Overview and Agreement
MANDATORY: I sent a text to 81010 that said @fryc.  I'm officially on the one-way, teacher to parent TEXT communication system. *
This will be a primary form of quick, effective communication.  If this is not done, you will miss many announcements!
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MANDATORY: I will add any email address that would like to receive information on the mailchimp email list here: http://eepurl.com/gD3asf *
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I have viewed the calendar https://drive.google.com/open?id=1eO8mFOdUAoLWiIFPj-aYkXPR6_XSEF-e, have talked to my child about the importance of commitment and finishing what they start, and we will do our best to attending rehearsals and performances! *
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I have marked my calendar for the Wednesday, February 19th Chorus Concert (6:30 PM) in the Fry Gym. *
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I have marked my calendar for the District 204 Fine Arts Festival at Waubonsie Valley on Saturday, May 16th and I understand that the 1 1/2 hour time slot will be released in the spring. *
WVHS will send a schedule to me, and as soon as I know, I will communicate the time to you.
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I will send $11 CHECK ONLY (made to Fry Elementary) in a labeled and sealed envelope at our first rehearsal, September 12th (new chorus shirts).  I will also include my phone number on the check. *
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