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WELCOME!�Rocklin High School Choir �2018-2019��Mr. Spiess�RHS Choral/Vocal, Piano Lab, Tech Theatre

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RHS Choirs at a glance…4 Choirs at RHS��“Concert Choir” Treble Non-Auditioned� 54 Members, 1 Student Pianist��“Advanced Women's Ensemble” —(AWE) Auditioned� 48 Members, 1 Student Pianist��“Chamber Choir” —Mixed Auditioned�45 Members— 22 Female, 22 Male, 1 Student Pianist��Men’s Chorale—Non-Auditioned �34 Men“Thunder Choir” — Combined Choir of all RHS Singers

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GradingEach student is graded on:��������Online grades will be posted to Schoology!A course syllabus is online for you to see

      • Daily Performance and Participation
      • Music Rehearsal and Preparation
      • Attitude
      • Concert Attendance
      • Basic Music Theory Tests
      • Voice Checks

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Performance SeasonConcerts are Mandatory�Tickets may be purchased by public�(all seating is general admission) ��All Concerts dates can be found online at www.rhs.rocklinusd.org��First Concert—Creepy Concert October 27th�Winter Concerts—December 14th, 15th

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Concert Attire

RHS Dresses and Tuxedos are PROVIDED!�Purchasing a Tuxedo or Dress is NOT necessary to be in the RHS Choral Department.

Students MUST provide appropriate shoes

Men are encouraged to use their school tuxedo for formal events such as school dances.

Dresses and Tuxedos may be purchased through the choral department if desiredApproximate Cost:�Tuxedos $110.00 (not including tax/shipping)�(All Wool, 5-7 Piece)�Dresses $80-95 (not including tax/shipping)

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�Choir Trip2019 TBA Soon!!!Past trips to Disneyland, San Francisco, Hawaii, Vancouver and New York City (Carnegie Hall)�Fundraisers will be provided throughout the year to help offset costs. �Tour Dates and Price: TBA

����PLEASE EMAIL ME�sspiess@rocklinusd.org���

Parent Volunteers Needed for Planning, Organizing and Chaperones!

Click Here To Volunteer!

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RHS Choir Connect�School Websitewww.rhs.rocklinusd.org��Student/Parent Connectionwww.schoology.rocklinusd.orgConcert Choir: JGVBN-78HQP

Women’s Ensemble: WN33W-GHWVZ

Chamber: ST3MB-VXNCSMen’s Chorale: 34ZK2-BRWJ5��Teacher Emailsspiess@rocklinusd.org���

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�Get Involved!Successful HS Choral Departments need Students AND Parent/Community Members�Will you consider Helping grow our program?�Supporter Needed in these areas….�������Teacher Emailsspiess@rocklinusd.org���

  • Planning and Organizing (Concerts, Events, Trips, Fundraisers)
  • Concert Attire (Measurements/Sizing, Alterations etc…)
  • Recording and Producing Audio and Video
  • Community Connection
  • Piano Accompanists and Vocal Coaches
  • Fundraising Assistants NEEDED!

Click Here To Volunteer!

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Thank You �For Coming Tonight!�Please do not hesitate to contact me for any reason. I would love to see how we can connect you with RHS Choir to make this year a complete success for your student.�Mr. Spiess�RHS Choral/Vocal, Piano Lab, Tech Theatre