April 2013 VOICES A newsletter from DGS Choral Boosters www.dgschoir.org Our Mission: Providing Support and Encouragement for Musical Opportunities A Note from The President I can’t believe the year has flown by so fast. As I write this, spring finally seems to have arrived with the temperature outside nearly 70 degrees. We have only a few weeks remaining of the school year, but April and May are some of the busiest months in the Choir program. There are still many opportunities to hear our students perform. Aside from the Musical, the annual Choir Show is probably the next largest production of the year. With the Glee theme this year, I’m sure it will draw lots of attendance. Wrapping up the year, the A Cappella Choir will perform with the Wind Ensemble on May 23rd and then again at graduation on May 31 st . The Madrigal Singers will have their final concert on May 28 th . In addition, the private voice teachers will also be holding individual recitals for their students. Please check with your students for the dates and times of all of these events. To celebrate all the accomplishments of the year and to just have one last fun time together, on Friday, May 17th the Choral Boosters will host our annual DGS Choir Banquet. The committee has been working very hard planning for this event to be something special and we hope that all of you plan to attend. See further details inside. As I wrap up my time as Choral Booster President, I truly wish the best for the continued success of our extraordinary music program and Booster program. The Choral Boosters ALWAYS need volunteers for a variety of tasks and activities. If you’re already an active booster volunteer, we can’t thank you enough. We would never be able to offer the amount of support we give to the music department without your involvement. For those of you who are ready to start getting involved now is the time . Please come to any of our monthly booster meetings next year generally on the second Monday of each month. Our final meeting of this year is scheduled for Monday, May 13 th at 7:00 PM. Thank you to all the DGS music staff, the private vocal staff, the Choral Boosters, the parents and most of all the students for showing us that music in our lives really makes a difference! Rita Bair 2012-2013 DGS Choral Booster President What’s in this Newsletter? A Note from the President A Cappella Musical – The Wiz Remaining Calendar of Events Choir Banquet Plant Sale Fundraiser District 99 Vocal Fest Results Fundraiser Results Austria Trip Roundheads Fundraiser Choir Show – Glee Volunteers Needed Student Accounts Voice Lessons May 29 th Panda Express Fundraiser Wanted: New Board Members Choral Booster Executive Board
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April 2013
VOICES A newsletter from DGS Choral Boosters
www.dgschoir.org
Our Mission: Providing Support and Encouragement for Musical Opportunities
A Note from The President
I can’t believe the year has flown by so fast. As I write
this, spring finally seems to have arrived with the
temperature outside nearly 70 degrees. We have only a
few weeks remaining of the school year, but April and
May are some of the busiest months in the Choir
program. There are still many opportunities to hear our
students perform. Aside from the Musical, the annual
Choir Show is probably the next largest production of the
year. With the Glee theme this year, I’m sure it will
draw lots of attendance. Wrapping up the year, the
A Cappella Choir will perform with the Wind Ensemble
on May 23rd and then again at graduation on May 31st.
The Madrigal Singers will have their final concert on
May 28th. In addition, the private voice teachers will also
be holding individual recitals for their students. Please
check with your students for the dates and times of all of
these events.
To celebrate all the accomplishments of the year and to
just have one last fun time together, on Friday, May 17th
the Choral Boosters will host our annual DGS Choir
Banquet. The committee has been working very hard
planning for this event to be something special and we
hope that all of you plan to attend. See further details
inside.
As I wrap up my time as Choral Booster President, I truly
wish the best for the continued success of our
extraordinary music program and Booster program. The
Choral Boosters ALWAYS need volunteers for a variety
of tasks and activities. If you’re already an active booster
volunteer, we can’t thank you enough. We would never
be able to offer the amount of support we give to the
music department without your involvement. For those of
you who are ready to start getting involved now is the
time. Please come to any of our monthly booster
meetings next year generally on the second Monday of
each month. Our final meeting of this year is scheduled
for Monday, May 13th at 7:00 PM.
Thank you to all the DGS music staff, the private vocal
staff, the Choral Boosters, the parents and most of all the
students for showing us that music in our lives really
makes a difference!
Rita Bair
2012-2013 DGS Choral Booster President
What’s in this Newsletter?
A Note from the President
A Cappella Musical – The Wiz
Remaining Calendar of Events
Choir Banquet
Plant Sale Fundraiser
District 99 Vocal Fest Results
Fundraiser Results
Austria Trip Roundheads Fundraiser
Choir Show – Glee
Volunteers Needed
Student Accounts
Voice Lessons
May 29th
Panda Express Fundraiser
Wanted: New Board Members
Choral Booster Executive Board
The Wiz A Cappella Choir Musical
April 18-21
Downers Grove South High School Fine Arts Department proudly presents their spring musical “The
Wiz” in the South High School auditorium on Thursday April 18th
, Friday April 19th
, and Saturday April 20th
at
7:00 pm and Sunday April 21st at 3pm. Tickets are $8 for adults and $7 for students and Senior Citizens are
complimentary for Thursday night’s performance only. To reserve your tickets, please call the Student
Activities office at 630-795-8518.
Dorothy, (Mariah Copeland) was born and raised in Kansas…City, Missouri. She lives with Uncle
Henry (Lucas Welker) and Aunt Em (Christa Williams) in her self-imposed sheltered life. Things change for
her when she is caught in a windstorm while chasing after her dog, Toto. They are transported to the mysterious
Land of Oz, where she is informed that the only possible way to find her way back home is through the
assistance of the powerful WIZ (Alex Werner). And as she goes searching for him, she finds friends along the
way: Scarecrow (Elly Walsh-Rock) Tin man (Christian Siki) and Lion (Dan Leahy). Other lead roles played by
Stephanie Coupland, Lian Lucansky, and Jane Drews. Come see this delightful twist on a classic tale.
Other members of the cast include: Mara Alvarez, Amber Averbeck, Caroline Bair, Caleb Betczynski,
Kaylina Breig, Caitlin Carlson, Marisa Cervantes, Avneet Chawla, Nick Ciraulo, Scott Conger, Connor Corradi,
DeMario Crosby, Dani Deem, Mariko Del Rosario, Joanna Domanski, David Ferguson, Zoe Fredriksen, Taylor
Froats, Amanda Gafron, Missy Garza, Livvi Germann, Reyna Herrera, Emily Hodshire, John Irish, Hannah
Joseph, Claire Kent, Stephanie Kwiatkowski, Ashley Maghirang, Kelly Maguire, Andrew Mahlan, Ahona
Mazumder, Patrick McCarthy, Adele McKenney, Taylor Meek, Brittany Mikel, Brian Moroney, Datrina Mroz,
Rose Murphy, Bridget O’Toole, Brianna Patera, Gabby Pecenka, Rachael Perez, Alan Rasnic, Ruth Reeve,
Savannah Riemer, Taylor Roberts, Josh Rogers, Miguel San Miguel, Kevin Seelander, Kristin Smith, Shannon
Friday, April 19th. Students can earn 15% of the sales
towards their Student Accounts.
Here's What to Do:
1. Visit our blog at http://dgsmbb.blogspot.com/ for details.
2. Print the plant photos and show your relatives, friends, and neighbors. Or
simply email them a brief personal note with a link to our
website: www.mustangbandboosters.com/plants.
3. Print and complete the 2013 order form. Make checks payable to Mustang Band Boosters.
4. Turn in all order forms and checks by Friday, April 17. Drop in the band mailbox, or mail to:
PLANTS - Attn: Craig Roselieb Downers Grove South High School 1436 Norfolk Street Downers Grove, IL 60516 5. Pick up all plants on Saturday, May 11, 9:00 am to 11:00 am, in the DGS south parking lot.
Emily Qualizza, Ariel Ramirez, Ruth Reeve, Miguel San Miguel,
Tatianna Vlna
Outstanding Run-off Performances
Mara Alvarez
Cameron Box
Elizabeth Brunell
Anna Burton
Emily Dahowski
Rachel Davis
Duet:
Anna Burton
Lexi Robinson
Charlotte Epting-
Schillinger
Robbie Gartlan
Missy Garza
Madelaine Isobal
Maddie Kuerschner
Fundraiser Results!
We can’t thank you all enough for your support of the Ultra Foods fundraiser. As a
result of your efforts we raised $597.70 for the Choir Program. Thank You!
“Have a Heart” Gatto’s Valentine Dinner
Thank you also to those who supported the Gatto’s Valentine
Dinner and Fundraising Event. For the first time doing this
we had a wonderful time. Nearly 30 people attended the
dinner and enjoyed not only a wonderful dinner, but a great social event. Thank
you to Phillips Flowers for the donation of roses for all the women in attendance,
Target (and Tere Cervantes) for the donation of the cake, Mary Beth Werner for the
dinner favors of popcorn, and Carol Fendrick for the door prize donations of 2
bottles of wine and a bottle champagne. We raised $360 for the Choral Booster
Program from this event. Again, thank you to everyone who supported this event!
Take a night off from cooking!! Join the Downers Grove South Choir Kids for an Austria Trip Fundraiser Pizza Night on Tuesday, April 23rd from noon to 10 pm. You must show the flyer (attached in this newsletter) for your purchase to count.
Glee Encore: 2013 Choir Show
The Choir Show is coming in May! Our theme this year was selected by the choir students and
will feature the music of the TV series, Glee. Don’t miss this annual favorite performance on
May 2nd
and 3rd at 7:00 PM in the auditorium. An additional performance for elementary and
JH schools will be on Wednesday, May 1st at 10:30 AM.
*The mandatory Dress Rehearsal is scheduled for Monday, April 29th
from 5:45-9:00 PM.
It is very important that your student attends this rehearsal when we work on logistics, lights,
sound, drama, and rehearse with the pit band. *
Parent volunteers are needed to help with tee-shirt sales on Monday evening as well as
chaperoning the Freshman Choir, Concert Choir, and back stage. If you are interested in
shadowing your student’s choir, know that you will also be able to see the choir perform. There
will be a special seat reserved just for you in the front row so you can see and listen to your
student perform!
Contact Laura Coster at [email protected] if you would like to assist with a choir or helping
pass out tee shirts at the rehearsal or one of the performances.
As the school year comes to an end, we join together for a party and
awards presentation celebrating the accomplishments of all our choral students.
When? Friday, May 17, 2013, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Where? DGS Cafeteria
Who’s invited? All DGS choir students and their families
What does it cost to attend? $10.00 per person
A family-friendly meal will be provided by Skuddlebutts of Downers Grove.
The menu will consist of salad, mostaccioli, baked chicken, tavern potatoes, veggie stir-fry, and bread. Beverages, dessert and coffee will also be served.
To confirm your reservation, complete the form below and return it to the choir mailbox along with your payment. Checks should be made payable to DGS Choral Boosters. If you prefer, mail your reservation form and payment to:
South High School c/o Eileen Sejnost, Fine Arts Dept. Assistant
1436 Norfolk Street Downers Grove, IL 60516
Reservations must be received by Wednesday, May 1.* Contact MaryBeth Murphy, one of our hostesses, at [email protected] or 630-435-5514 with any questions. The event is sponsored by the DGS Choral Boosters.
DGS Choir Banquet Reservation Form
Name of choir student(s): ___________________________________________________________________
Choir(s) (circle as appropriate): A Cappella Choir Freshman Select Girls
Treble Choir Chamber Singers
Concert Choir Overtones
Freshman Girls Choir Treble Ensemble
Freshman Boys Choir Madrigal Singers
Number of people attending: __________________ Total amount paid: _______________ Form of payment (circle one): Cash/Check/ Student Account* (*Request for payment from this account due by April 25)
musical scores, ushers and other needed resources.
Communications with Parents Periodic email updates & announcements on upcoming
events; help coordinate communications with school
staff and parents
“VOICES” Newsletter A great informational resource and event highlights for staff &
parents!
Annual Middle School Choir Festival Choral Boosters assist staff in hosting this event for district
middle school students at DGS – introducing students to the
DGS Choral Program.
Annual Vocal Fees
Talented students experience and learn how to perform in an audition. Choral Boosters assist staff with logistics and
monitoring.
Choir Concerts Choral Boosters assist staff and students by providing
chaperones, coordination assistance and complementary snacks
to parents and guests
Special Events and Field Trips Students have opportunities for field trips and special events. This spring students in several select ensembles will have the opportunity to visit Roosevelt University, Millikin University, and the CSO. Additionally, each select choir group performs at a variety of events throughout the year. Choral Booster’s support is invaluable to each event’s success.
Promote Opportunities To students who are pursuing higher education and careers in
vocal music. Awards Banquet
Choral Boosters purchase awards and organize this event to
honor our students’ efforts and successful achievements during
the course of the school year.
Visit us at: www.dgschoir.org
Please join us, the DGS Choral Boosters membership is only $25 per family annually.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Detach and Send with Membership
Simply fill out the form below and either have your student drop it in the mailbox in the Choir Room, or mail to:
DGS Choral Boosters, C/O Eileen Sejnost, Downers Grove South High School – Music Dept., 1436 Norfolk, Downers Grove, IL 60516.
Parent Name(s):
Student Name(s):
Mailing address:
Home Phone: Cell Phone:
Parent email:
2012-2013 Annual Family Membership Fee: $25 Other donation (thank you!): $
Please make checks payable to DGS Choral Boosters
Take a night off from cooking!! Join the Downers Grove South Choir Kids for an Austria Trip Fundraiser Pizza Night.
Tuesday, April 23
rd
12 noon - 10 pm
2001 63rd St. Downers Grove (630) 434-9999
All Dine In, Carry Out, & Bar Tabs included!!
You MUST bring this ad with you for your purchase to count!!!
The more we purchase, the larger the percentage of funds that will go back to the DGS Choir kids!!
