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Welcome to BDJH Choir

Welcome to BDJH Choir. Our 10 th Anniversary. 2013-2014. Beckendorff Jr. High Choir. 2013-2014. Janet Menzie, Director Susie Low, 6 th Grade Director 281-237-9474. Communication. Edmodo (students) – code is on class syllabus Teacher Web (public)

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Welcome to BDJH Choir

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  1. Welcome to BDJH Choir Our 10th Anniversary 2013-2014

  2. Beckendorff Jr. High Choir 2013-2014 Janet Menzie, Director Susie Low, 6th Grade Director 281-237-9474

  3. Communication • Edmodo (students) – code is on class syllabus • Teacher Web (public) • KISD Email:janetmenzie@katyisd.org; marthalow@katyisd.org • Parent to Teacher • Choir Email: bdjhchoir@yahoo.com • Parent to Choir Board • Charms Email: • Teacher and Choir Board to Parents and Students • Charms Accounts Charmsoffice.com • School Code: BeckendorffJHC • First time log in: Student ID with Capital Letter • Check student fees and forms • Volunteering, events, news • Student Handouts

  4. Communication • Make certain email is accurate on Charms and HAC. • Update contact information on HAC throughout the year if changes are made. • If your insurance changes during the year, please fill out a new medical form for choir. • Enrollment Card – Student Directory Box: • Students may not have their photo and/or name published in the newspaper or on website unless Box A (All) is checked. • Photos of choirs at performances or group events with no student names are public.

  5. Paperwork and Fees • ChoirHandbook • Located in Teacher Web Documents • Required forms: • Handbook acknowledgement • Permission to Travel (full year) • Consent to Treat (full year) • Required fees: • Choir Expense Fee - $50 • Uniform Fee - $25 • 6th Grade - Polo Shirt Purchase • 7th/8th Grade Girls - Dress Alteration & Cleaning • 7th/8th Grade Boys - Vest Cleaning & Tuxedo Shirt Purchase

  6. Grading • Major – 50% • Required Concerts: • October 23, 7:00PM @ Seven Lakes HS • December 16, 7:00PM @ Tompkins HS • February 24,7:00 PM @ St. Peter’s UMC • May 30, 6:00 and 7:30– Pop Shows @ BDJH • Required After-School Rehearsals (see calendar) • Project-Based Learning • Small Ensemble Project – Semester 1 • Pop Show Project – Semester 2 • Portfolio • Tests

  7. Grading (continued) • Minor - 35% • Daily participation • Quizzes • Binder Checks • Personal recordings • Other - 15% • Warm-up activities • Journal entries • Theory assignments • Sight reading assignments

  8. Uniforms • 6th Grade: • Choir polo, black slacks, black shoes, matching belt • JV/Varsity Girls: • Formal green and black BDJH choir dress, black closed-toe dress shoes with backs (character shoes) • Varsity Boys: • White tux shirt, black choir vest and tie, black dress pants, black dress shoes & black socks • Casual: • 2013-2014 Choir T-Shirt with jeans and casual closed-toe shoes with backs

  9. Competitions • Region Choir (7th/8th) • Auditions – October 12 • Clinic & Concert – November 15-16 • UIL (7th/8th) • March 5-7 • Solo & Ensemble (6th/7th/8th) • March 29 – hosted by BDJH Choir • Katy 6th Grade Festival • April 9 or 10

  10. Southwestern Division American Choral Directors Association GRADED HONOR CHOIRS 2014 • 4-5-6 Treble Honor Choir • 7-8-9 Mixed Honor Choir • Selected by competitive audition • Entered by Mrs. Low and Mrs. Menzie • Recorded audition due October 15 • Conference is March 19-22, 2014 • Little Rock, Arkansas • Parent or chaperone must accompany singer to the conference.

  11. Socials • Times Square (all) – September 20 • 4:30 – 6:30 pm; $25 cash • Boys’ Night Out (all boys) – January 24 • 6:00 – 10:00 pm @ BDJH; $5 • Girls’ PJ Party (all girls) – February 7 • 6:00 – 10:00 pm @ BDJH; $5 • Laser Quest (7th and 8th only)– Feb 21 • After early release; TBD • Rockets Game – TBD • Times and ticket prices TBA • Fiesta Texas– TBD

  12. Volunteering • Susan Silva – Choir VIPS Coordinator • Why volunteer? • Where can I find out what is needed? • charmsoffice.com • Emails • What we need most • Chaperones!!!  • Choir Class Coordinator • Set up for Choir Gala, Coffee House, Pop Shows • Patron Program Support • Photographers

  13. FUNdraising • Why do we need to fundraise? • Fundraising Chair – Tina Phillips • Fundraising Programs • 2nd annual Choir Gala & Games • BBQ Dinner, Games and a Variety Show • Silent Auction • RIGHT AWAY WE NEED: • Silent Auction Coordinator • Games Coordinator

  14. FUNdraising • Product Fundraiser Event • Early October Kick off • Culmination at Choir Gala • Jewelry • Tote Bags • Front Row Center Drawing (with Coupons!) • Choir Patron • Personal & Corporate • Corporate Donation Matching Program

  15. FUNdraising Shout-outs from Family & Friends • Ads appear in all 5 2013-2014 Choir Concert Programs • 8-1/2” x 11”, Full Size Booklet • Color cover, B&W pages Print Deadline: September 30 Commercial & Business Ads

  16. FUNdraising • For more information or to sign up to volunteer with FUNdraising: • Tina Phillips • 713-969-9779 • BDJHChoir@yahoo.com

  17. Thanks for coming!

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