Choir

Dear Parents,
I am excited to announce that we will continue our tradition of excellence with an Ellisor 3rd & 4th-grade choir! This choir is open to all 3rd & 4th graders who are interested. In addition to singing new and exciting songs, the students will also be increasing their musical knowledge. This choir will hold several performances throughout the year! Everyone will practice together on Tuesday mornings, starting September 9th, at 7:30 in the music room. The morning rehearsals will not interfere with after-school activities and what a great way to start the day: singing with friends! Choir students need to be dropped off in the back of the school at the cafeteria. If you are early, please wait in the cafeteria until I come to get you. If you arrive before 7:15, you will need to wait with early morning child care until choir starts. There is no payment needed, but please sign up on line.

We will be performing several different times this year, and we would like to look as good as we sound. There will be an opportunity to order your shirt on the registration form. These are different from previous years, so everyone will need to order a shirt. The students will NOT be allowed to perform without one! If the cost of the shirt is difficult for your family, please let me know. We do not want anyone excluded from choir because of a shirt. Besides the shirt, our
uniform will be blue jeans WITHOUT holes. These items will ALWAYS be required for performances.

1. Students must be prompt. Choir students should be car riders on choir mornings so that they
will be on time. Please make every effort to be on time!
2. Only 3 absences are allowed each semester. If a student is absent from school, they will be
excused from choir; however, please send a note to let me know. Attendance is very
important.
3. Students with disruptive behavior will be dismissed from choir. Choir is a privilege. When we
are performing, we are representing Ellisor and need to show pride in all that we do.

If you are interested in volunteering with choir on our field trips throughout the year, please fill out the district volunteer form. These need to be filled out every year. https://magnolia.teams.hosting/volunteer/EntryPointHomeAction.do Email will be my primary way to get in touch with you until a Canvas page can be set for our group. I will update any rehearsal schedule and keep you informed about performances and other choir tidbits weekly.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at sreich@magnoliaisd.org. Please fill out the following Google form as your choir permission slip.

Thank you,
Suzanne Reich
Ellisor Elementary Music