Eighth Street Singers meets every day during fourth period for first semester.  Students will experience a variety of vocal music activities to prepare them for singing now and in high school.  Mock auditions will also be held so students have the skills they need to prepare and perform an audition.

Dear Eighth Street Singers Parent/Guardian,

Eighth Street Singers is a semester-long chorus class for students.  This semester your son/daughter will be involved with a group of singers learning how to better use his/her voice and read the correct voice part.  Learning more about rhythm and pitch will make this possible.  We learn a variety of music and musical styles and have fun choosing one selection.  We sing every day.  Some students need water, so it is important for them to provide their own water bottle. Also the vocal music room is a no-gum zone.

We have an exciting first semester of programming and learning planned.  Members will be involved in a student-staff assembly and parents/guardians are invited.  Our Fall Concert will be in the Park Middle School multipurpose room.  Warm-up for the concert is at 6:45 PM in the vocal music room and all concerts begin at 7:00 PM.

We also may perform at a Lincoln High School in a Vocal Music Concert.  Warm-up will be at 6:00 PM and the concert will begin in the Park Lincoln High Auditorium at 7:00 PM.  Parents/guardians are invited.  The date will be determined and published.

Concert/Assembly Attire is:  White short-sleeved tops and blue scarves for girls with solid black pants, black shoes or black stockings.  Blue scarves are provided.  White polo shirts are provided for boys, but solid black pants with black shoes or black stockings are needed.  Boys need to wear a white undershirt to be worn under the polo shirt they are provided.

Mrs. Clay can help if uniform items are needed, but must be given at least one week to acquire the needed items.

Performances, progress checks, written work and participation determine a student’s grade.  A parent/guardian excuse must be received and a make-up assignment completed if a student is unable to participate in a performance.  Being on task is necessary for the individual as well as the group to be successful.  Students will complete self-evaluation rubrics as well as receive teacher input on their progress.

Eighth Street Singers Chorus should be fun and students learn life-long skills useful for auditions and interviews, meeting people, and learning how to present oneself in public situations, in addition to singing.  I am excited for our time together to begin.  Should you have any questions please email me at nclay@lps.org or call Park at 402-436-1212.

Sincerely,

Nancy Clay