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Welcome Back to a New Musical Year
Welcome back instrumentalists and singers! Be sure to come by and see me on Wednesday, August 11. Normal class schedules begin on Thursday, August 12. If you are new to RCHS music classes, be sure to purchase the theory textbook: Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory Complete. I look forward to a great year of music making!

RCHS Band
Do not bring your instruments to school on Thursday. If you are new to Band this year, be sure that you and your parents have looked at the Smart Music website: www.smartmusic.com. We will be using this software for our playing tests and home practice. Below you will find two links that will help in your process of securing Smart Music for your home computer.
Smart Music Student Quick Start Guide
Smart Music Gradebook Student Enrollment Guide

North Carolina Honors Chorus
The first choral state event is the auditions for NC Honors Chorus. Below you will find the link for an information page on this event. If you are in Women's Ensemble or Mixed Ensemble, you are eligible to work towards these auditions. The NC Honors Chorus is the highest choral group in the state and is comprised of singers from across the state. Our initial meeting at RCHS will be at lunch on Tuesday, August 17th. You must be present at this meeting if you wish to secure one of the RCHS audition slots. For now, order your music, download the accompaniment files and practice!
North Carolina Honors Chorus Information Sheet

Formal Wear Information for Women's and Mixed Ensembles
If you are new to a RCHS honors choral ensemble, you will find below links and information about the formal wear for Women's and Mixed Ensembles. Please download these files. The Formal Wear Order Sheet and a check made out to RCHS and notated to Choral Formal Wear is due on Wednesday, September 8. The cost for the women's dress is $98 (including tax and shipping) and for the men's tuxedo ensemble the cost is $115 (including tax and shipping).
Women: Picture of the Dress , Fitting Chart , Order Form
Men: Picture of the Tuxedo , Shirt Chart , Coat Chart , Pants Chart , Order Form

New Practice Trainer for Band
So....are you bored with your daily practice? Do you always practice the same way? Maybe a Metranome Practice Chart can pump-up your practice time. Click here for this chart.

All-State Sightreading Books
Sightreading is an important skill that should be practiced each day by all musicians. The link that I have listed is an excellent source for sightreading for both instrumentalists and singers.
All-State Sight Reading
All-State Sight Reading Link (credit card)

Theory Reminders and Tips for Exams

Elements of Music Handout

Extra Credit Information
For choral students, click here.
For band students, click here.

Choral Parent Meeting
Join me on Tuesday, August 17th from 7:00 to 8:00 pm in the Music House. If you miss the meeting, click here to see my talking points. Click here if you would like to see the list of Volunteer Opportunites. Please e-mail me with your volunteer choices.

Band Parent Meeting
Join me on Thursday, August 19th from 7:00 to 8:00 pm in the Music House. If you miss the meeting, click here to see my talking points. Click here if you would like to see the list of Volunteer Opportunities. Please e-mail me with your volunteer choices.