It's hard to believe that September is almost coming to a close!  This will be another busy week in the choral department at Milton High School.  Please see below for a day-by-day list of events taking place, as well as some additional reminders!

Monday - All-County last minute rehearsal 8:30am in the chorus room.  All-county students will need to report to Pace High School's Cafeteria 30 minutes prior to their scheduled audition time.

Tuesday - All-State rehearsal after school

Wednesday - All-State rehearsal at 8am.  ALL MIXED BAG DESIGN FUNDRAISER FORMS AND MONEY DUE TODAY!  Tonight from 5-8pm is also Spirit Night at Chick-fil-a at the Ridge!  Come out and support our program!  Fliers will be sent home Monday!  You must bring the flier to have the funds go toward our program.

Thursday - All-State rehearsal at 8am.

Friday - All-State rehearsal at 8am.

**All chorus fees should have been paid by now.  Our performance shirts will arrive on Tuesday.  Any student who has not paid their fee will not receive a shirt.  Uniforms are being ordered Monday as well.  Any student who has not purchased a uniform will not have one ordered.  The 3rd Disney payment will be due next Monday, Oct. 3rd.  Please be prepared for a statement to go home Friday with the balance due after all fundraisers have been factored in after this pay period.  

This past week has been a great week for several of our chorus students!  This past Tuesday we had nine students take the All-State written exam.  This is a very challenging exam covering all elements of music theory and musicianship.  Eight of our students passed and moved on to the sight-reading round this past Saturday in Crestview.  Students had a sight-read a minimum number of measures to qualify for the final round for All-State.  Five of our students qualified for the next round and will begin work this week for the final audition round of All-State!!!!  Please see below for other events going on this week!  

Monday - Students are continuing to sell items from the Mixed Bag Designs Catalog!  There are still several students who have not paid their chorus fee, uniform, and/or 2nd Disney payment.  Please take care of getting these funds paid for.

Tuesday - There will be a chorus leadership meeting at 8:30am.  Uniform measurements will be taking place during class.  There will also be an All-County practice after school until 4:15pm. 

Wednesday - There will be an All-County practice before school starting at 8:30am.  Uniform measures will be taking place during class.  Today is also the due date for the final uniform payment ($30).  

Thursday - There will be an All-County practice before school starting at 8:30am.  There will also be an All-County practice after school until 4:15pm.  

Friday - Chorus is working the concession stand at the football game.  If you have signed up to work, please meet at the concession stand at 5:45pm.  Everyone come out and support our concession!  

​Remember, all profits earned from the Mixed Bag Designs fundraiser goes directly towards the cost of your Disney trip's 3rd payment!  

I hope everyone enjoyed their weekend and are looking forward to a productive week!  We have several things taking place this week!  Please see below for a day-by-day reminder.

**If you have not paid your second Disney payment or Chorus Fee ($20) please do so now.

Monday - The written exam for All-County will be given during class.  There will also be an All-State practice after school until 4:30pm.

Tuesday - There will be an All-State review session before school from 8-9am.  Students auditioning for All-State need to report to Avalon Middle School at 4:30pm.  The exam will begin at 5:00pm and you may leave when you finish.  

Wednesday - Today is a half-day at school!  We will begin auditioning for solos for the songs in Women's and Mixed Chorus.  We will also kick-off our Mixed Bag Designs Fundraiser!  There will also be an All-State Sight-Reading practice before school from 8-9am for students who qualified for the next round.

Thursday - There will be an All-State Practice before AND after school today for students who made it to the sight-reading round.  

Friday - All Program Ad Sales are due Today!  There will be an All-State Practice after school only for All-State.  

Saturday - Students who made it to the second round of All-State will need to be at Crestview High School at their designated sight-reading times.  

Next week there will be newly scheduled practices for students who passed the All-County exam and plan to take part in the vocal audition on the 26th at Pace High School.  Those exact dates and times will be made known to the student after Monday when their exams are scored.  Have a great week everyone!  

I hope everyone enjoyed their long weekend and are looking forward to a shorter school week!  Here are some reminders about events taking place this week!

Tuesday - The 2nd Disney Payment is DUE!  Students were given a statement on Friday that showed their balance for the 2nd payment.   
Tuesday - All-State/All-County practice after school until 4:30pm
Thursday - All-State/All-County practice after school until 4:30pm

By Wednesday, any students wishing to participate in All-County needs to inform Mrs. Wernette by this time.  Please refer to the All-County/All-State form on the "Important Documents" tab at the top of the website for more detailed information.

There are still about 4 spots left for Disney!  If you are interested please get in your $50 payment as soon as possible!