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Announcements

9th Grade Music Students 2010-2011
Congratulations on your acceptance into RCHS. I look forward to meeting you and your parents on Tuesday, April 13th at our Freshman Open House. I have included a link to the information page on the music courses at Raleigh Charter. Click here for access to this information. Also, here are the letters that are included in your registration packet just in case you misplaced them. Please fill out the tear-off at the bottom of the letter and send it in to me at RCHS. Remember not to call the office, I will be contacting you with your audition date.
Band Letter
Choral Letter
We would love for you to come and see and hear the choral groups and the band at their Spring Concerts (listed on the information page above). These concerts are free and open to the public.

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.

Central District All-District Clinic
Congratulations to the following RCHS Concert Band members who auditioned for and made the Central District All-District Bands:
11-12 Wind Ensemble: B. Kang, R. Austin
9-10 Wind Ensemble: P. Breen, S. Austin, L. Oakley, C. McGowan, S. Frein
9-12 Symphonic Ensemble: C. Kang, L. Ord
These students will represent RCHS at the All-District Clinic, February 5-6
at Sanderson High School.

Congratulations to the Band Performers for All-State Orchestra
R. Austin, bassoon
T. Downey, percussion

Rock Music Project Information
I am attaching two photos of the information that was written on the white board concerning the project dates and materials.
Board - left side, right side
Thanks to A. Livingston for the photos!

Bush Gardens Trip, Saturday, April 10
Information Sheet

Choral Spring Concert Date Changed!
Due to conflicts in the Peace College calendar, the Spring Choral Concert will now be on Wednesday, April 21st at 7:30 pm. All Choral students will rehearse at Peace College on Wednesday, April 21 from 9am to 12pm. Parent Volunteers: Walking Chaperones will need to change to April 21st; party helpers will need to change to Thursday, April 22.

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

Theory Reminders and Tips for Exams

Jazz: The American Music (Powerpoint)

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 25th 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 27th 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.