CANTATE Choir Handbook – Grades 1 through 3
2018 – 2019
Oh sing to the LORD a new song,
for He has done marvelous things! Psalm 98:1
Forms due: Friday, August 31 First rehearsal: Wednesday, September 19
Mrs. Joyce Ahn, Director [email protected]
847-715-8594
Cantate (cahn-tah-teh) Cantate is an all-year, after-school choir open to all 1st through 3rd grade boys and girls. As a performance group, this choir is an opportunity to develop students’ faith, singing voices, music literacy and appreciation. We have special opportunities coming this year! Please read carefully through this handbook. The Cantate Commitment
● Students must turn in both forms included in this handbook to register for choir. Forms are due on Friday, August 31st.
● Choir rehearses on Wednesdays after school beginning September 19, from 3:25-4:30 p.m. in Room 403 (instrumental room) in the South Building.
● ATTENDANCE AT ALL REHEARSALS IS ESSENTIAL. PARTICIPATION IN ALL PERFORMANCES IS EXPECTED.
● Listening is key! When there is a CD with the songs we are learning, please listen to it daily.
Just for Parents
● Parents, please join us at 4:00 p.m. that first day for a brief informational meeting. ● Parent pick-up is at 4:30 p.m. at door S-2 on the south side of CHA. ● At 4:40, any students waiting for rides will go to After Care and should be picked up
there, using door N-1, by the preschool playground. ● Accompanist Needed! Thank you for your commitment to Christ, to your child, and to
CHA. Would you consider helping out the choir by assisting as the accompanist? ● Parent Volunteers: Would you consider how you might help our choir? Please
complete the parent volunteer section on the commitment form based on your interests and skills.
● Parents, please provide a NUT-FREE after-school snack for your own child. *If you would like to supply small bottles of water or fruit juices for the whole group, please indicate that on the commitment form.
● The cost for Cantate is prorated through your school account. If this is a hardship, please talk with Mrs. Ahn or Mrs. Swanson.
Rehearsal/Performance Schedule – save these dates! Fall Semester – September 19th through December 21st
CHA Elementary Chapels Wednesdays • October 17th • November 14th • December 12th
(Mini-Musical)
10:15 AM
Thanksgiving/Grandparents’ Day/Special Friends Chapel
Tuesday, November 20th 9:55 AM
CHA Christmas Concert Friday, December 14th 7:00 PM
CHA Christmas Chapel Friday, December 21st
Spring Semester - January 16th through May 1st
CHA Elementary Chapels Wednesays • February 27th • May 1st
10:15 AM
Easter Chapel Thursday, April 18th
Spring Choral/Band Concert Friday, May 3rd 7:00 PM
Performance Dress: Boys: black dress pants (no jeans)
solid white dress shirt red bowtie (provided)
black dress shoes Girls: black knee-length skirt with black opaque tights or black dress pants *NO jeans, leggings, jeggings, tights or yoga pants solid white collared top (dress code)
red neck ribbon (provided) black flats (no heels)
Cantate Commitment Form A choir is a musical team, and each team member is essential. I have read the information and understand the commitment as a member of Cantate. I’m ready to give my best! I am interested in: (check all that apply) ____ audition for solo or small group ____ playing an instrument: _________________ (name of instrument) _____ a speaking part (not a character role) Student Name _________________________________________ Grade __________ (PRINT, first and last name) Student Signature _________________________________________ Grade __________ (CURSIVE, first and last name) PARENT/VOLUNTEER COMMITMENT - I am willing to help the choir with: Parent Supervisor (for concerts) ______________________________________ Costume/clothing organization/supervision ______________________________________ Gathering props ______________________________________ Sewing/repairs ______________________________________ Provide water or juice for the choir (please write in your date)________________________ Transportation as needed ______________________________________ Parent Signature ____________________________________________ Date __________ Parent Email _______________________________________________________________ Home phone _________________________ Cell __________________________________ Return both forms to CHA office by Aug. 31, 2018. Attention: Cantate
Cantate - Measurement Form 2018-2019 Student Name _____________________________________ Grade _________ T-shirt size (circle one): Youth: M L XL Adult: S M L XL Skirt or slack size (girls): _________ Pants size (boys): __________ Dress size (girls): _________ Shirt or blouse size: __________ Height: __________________ Shoe size: ___________ Return both forms to CHA Office by Aug. 31, 2018. (Attention: Cantate)
