19 November 2021 ~ Newsletter
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COMING RIGHT UP:
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HELP NEEDED FOR THE CRAFT FAIR:
We need your help! The Choir Booster Club hosts a booth serving barbecue sandwiches at our annual craft fair. Please consider signing up to work a shift or donate water or chips for the LD Bell Craft Fair, held on Saturday, December 4.
We need your help! The Choir Booster Club hosts a booth serving barbecue sandwiches at our annual craft fair. Please consider signing up to work a shift or donate water or chips for the LD Bell Craft Fair, held on Saturday, December 4.
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ALL-STATE NEWS:
Congratulations to these students for advancing to the Area Round of All-State which will be held on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at UTA in Arlington. What an awesome accomplishment to make it to Round 4 of auditions! We are so proud of you: Mizan Mohammed - Tenor 1 - 1st Chair Nate Taylor - Tenor 2 - 2nd Chair Ryder Reeves - Bass 1 - 2nd Chair Aseel Elkhidir - Alto 2 - 1st Alternate Dante Sears - Tenor 1 - 2nd Alternate |
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
Here are some pics of the JV Girls working hard on their music for the Winter Concert. A Cappella Choir is working on music for the Orchestra Concert. (I loved getting to hang out with the awesome percussionists from our Blue Raider Band - Thomas is manning the whip for Sleigh Ride!) And our awesome Booster Club is busy decorating our stage for the busy Christmas season!
Here are some pics of the JV Girls working hard on their music for the Winter Concert. A Cappella Choir is working on music for the Orchestra Concert. (I loved getting to hang out with the awesome percussionists from our Blue Raider Band - Thomas is manning the whip for Sleigh Ride!) And our awesome Booster Club is busy decorating our stage for the busy Christmas season!
Come See Bell System’s Holiday show!
Public Performances:
Saturday, December 4
Craft Fair - 11:00 and 12:00 in the courtyard of LD Bell
Glade Parks - 7:00pm
Public Performances:
Saturday, December 4
Craft Fair - 11:00 and 12:00 in the courtyard of LD Bell
Glade Parks - 7:00pm
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SILENT AUCTION:
It’s time to start collecting donations for our SHOWTIME! Silent Auction. Can you, or someone you know, donate an item, an experience, or a special service? Homemade items are often hot-ticket items! Are there any quilters out there? Or other special talents that could be used? If so, please contact: SelaneBollinger@hebisd.edu and KayPearce@att.net. We would love your help! |
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Welcome new students to our JV Choirs:
Marie, Eniyah, and Emily. We're so glad you have joined our Choir Family! |
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Upcoming Dates ~ BOLD indicates all students
- November 29 - Winter Concert Solo Auditions December 1 – A Cappella performs at Orchestra Concert
- December 7 – Winter Concert
- December 14 – Voice Recitals
- January 20 – Bell System PREMIERE of 2022 Competition Set
- February 4 & 5 – SHOWTIME! 2022
- March 1 – Voice Recitals
- March 7 – Solo and Ensemble Contest
- March 31 - April 3 – Spring Trip to Russellville, AR & Branson, MO
- April 5 – Pre UIL
- April 8 – A Cappella performs with the Ft. Worth Chorale
- April 11-12 – UIL Contest
- May 3 – Spring Concert
- May 13 – Choir Banquet
15 November 2021 ~ Newsletter
RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER:
- Choir Trip Payment #3 DUE - Wednesday, Nov 17
- A Cappella Rehearsal w/the Orchestra - Thursday, Nov 18, 4-6pm
- Thanksgiving Break ~ November 22-26
- Solo Auditions for the Winter Concert - after school Monday, Nov 29
- JV Choirs &Combined Men After-School Rehearsal - Tuesday, Nov 30, 4-5:30pm
- Silent Auction - We are in need of donations for our Silent Auction which is held during SHOWTIME! 2021 on February 4-5. Can you, or do you know someone who can donate an item, an experience, or a special service? Homemade items are often hot-ticket items! Are there any quilters out there? Or other special talents that could be used to turn past choir t-shirts into keepsakes? Or maybe you have other ideas... We are looking for help!
ALL-STATE NEWS:
We still have 14 students involved in the All-State process! They will be representing the LD Bell Choir at Pre-Area, Round 3 of All-State tomorrow evening in Coppell. We are so proud of these singers and wish them all the best!
Mayson Clarke
Sebastian Cordero
Aseel Elkhidir
Mariah Esquivel
Isack Gomez
Elijah Grigsby
Mizan Mohammed
Rachel Perry
Peter Priddy
Ryder Reeves
Dante Sears
Nate Taylor
Asopesio Vakauta
Alainna Vanskyhock
We still have 14 students involved in the All-State process! They will be representing the LD Bell Choir at Pre-Area, Round 3 of All-State tomorrow evening in Coppell. We are so proud of these singers and wish them all the best!
Mayson Clarke
Sebastian Cordero
Aseel Elkhidir
Mariah Esquivel
Isack Gomez
Elijah Grigsby
Mizan Mohammed
Rachel Perry
Peter Priddy
Ryder Reeves
Dante Sears
Nate Taylor
Asopesio Vakauta
Alainna Vanskyhock
REGION WEEKEND:
What an incredible weekend of beautiful music, hard work, and making new friends. Here are some things the students said about their time this weekend:
What an incredible weekend of beautiful music, hard work, and making new friends. Here are some things the students said about their time this weekend:
- I learned that even if you think you know a piece, you don't. There's always something you can add or learn. ~ Mason
- I loved our clinician - he grew up in the gospel church - he taught us a four-part song in an hour. He went to college with some of the composers, so he REALLY understood the music. Performing with the Orchestra was EPIC! The space was beautiful and sounded GREAT!
- I loved our clinician. The way he taught was cool. The warm-up was a way to gauge where the choir was at. He got all the dynamic marks out at the beginning. He was great at getting everyone on the same page. It was fun. I loved rehearsing with a WHOLE lot of people. ~ Nate
- I love how passionate our clinician was. You could really tell he wanted us to be the best we could be. I loved having SOOO many people singing my voice part. ~ Tommy
- I loved being surrounded by great singers who are serious about music making ~ Ali
- I loved singing with people who made this choir… the First and Second chair were seated right next to me. It was a humbling experience. I also loved seeing the people I knew from the Elementary Honor choir. ~ Anusha
- I really liked my clinician. ~ Alexa
- I love how it brought different schools together. Dr. Murdock's voice - when he was teaching the last song to us - it was so beautiful. We all sang as one and it made me feel like this is no longer a competition... "if one of us wins - then we all lose". ~ Demi
- Building friendships through the power of a shared musical experience.
- Total Praise - I was about to cry - I sang gospel at my church - one of the directors was crying which made it even more meaningful to me. ~ Demi
- It was cool to sing different styles of music in one concert. Learning how to sing as a full section, listening and being a part of a group made it awesome. ~ Faith
- I loved finding a personal connection to what we are singing - finding how you interpret a song.
- I figured out how to sing a sforzando. ~ Alainna
- It was so cool that the arranger of one of our pieces was our clinician. It was a Korean folk tune - the clinician told us what it meant to her. ~ Sami
CiCi's Pics
9/10 Honor Choir Pics
Region Treble Choir Pics
Region Mixed Choir Pics
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Upcoming Dates ~ BOLD indicates all students
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9 November 2021 ~ Newsletter
REGION WEEKEND DETAILS:
We are excited for the students who made the TMEA Region Choir, TMEA Treble Choir, and the TMEA 9/10 Honor Choir. They will be representing the LD Bell Choir Program this Friday and Saturday, November 12-13 at our TMEA Region Weekend. Here are the important things to remember.
THURSDAY
There are TWO concerts. You are invited to stay for both!
We are excited for the students who made the TMEA Region Choir, TMEA Treble Choir, and the TMEA 9/10 Honor Choir. They will be representing the LD Bell Choir Program this Friday and Saturday, November 12-13 at our TMEA Region Weekend. Here are the important things to remember.
THURSDAY
- Drop off your packed garment bag in the choir room (full choir uniform plus shoes, etc.)
- Meet in the mirror room after 2nd period
- Bring water, pencil, choir binder, & region music
- Ride the bus to lunch, then on to Birdville High School FAAC (9200 Mid Cities Blvd, North Richland Hills, TX 76180)
- Attend Choir Clinics from 2-4pm
- Be sure you have planned for your ride home after the rehearsal ends at 4:00PM - There is no returning bus!
- Eat a good breakfast - it’s a long day
- Meet in the choir room at 7am sharp
- Bring water, pencil, choir binder, region music
- Grab your packed garment bag from the choir room
- Ride the bus to Southlake Carroll Senior High (1501 West Southlake Boulevard, Southlake, TX 76092)
- Attend Choir Clinics from 8am-3:30pm
- Lunch is provided
There are TWO concerts. You are invited to stay for both!
- 9/10 Honor and Region Treble - 4:00pm
- Region Mixed 5:45pm
- Parents are encouraged to come!
- Be sure you have planned for your ride home after the concerts end - There is no returning bus!
29 October 2021 - Newsletter
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OLYMPIC FINAL REVIEW GAMES:
Our JV choirs finished out the trimester with Olympic Finals Review Games! What a blast! |
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A CAPPELLA INDUCTION:
Passion * Expression * Balance * Unity * Escape * Belonging * Family * Strength * Powerful Last Friday was a special day for our Varsity Choir as they took part in their induction ceremony. Second-year members gave speeches on what A Cappella means to them. It was an awesome time celebrating what it means to be a part of this special choir. |
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CONGRATS TO OUR 9/10 HONOR CHOIR PARTICIPANTS:
We are so proud to announce that 10 of our students will be representing Bell High School in the TMEA 9/10 Honor Choir!! We are so proud of you! These students will get to participate in Region Weekend, held on November 12-13 at Carroll Senior High. Make sure these dates are in your calendar. Choirs performing at this event are:
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Dress Your Best Pics
Upcoming Dates ~ BOLD indicates all students
- November 12-13 – All Region Clinic and Concert
- November 16 – Pre-Area All State Auditions
- December 1 – A Cappella performs at Orchestra Concert
- December 7 – Winter Concert
- December 14 – Voice Recitals
- January 20 – Bell System PREMIERE of 2022 Competition Set
- February 4 & 5 – SHOWTIME! 2022
- March 1 – Voice Recitals
- March 7 – Solo and Ensemble Contest
- March 31 - April 3 – Spring Trip to Russellville, AR & Branson, MO
- April 5 – Pre UIL
- April 8 – A Cappella performs with the Ft. Worth Chorale
- April 11-12 – UIL Contest
- May 3 – Spring Concert
- May 13 – Choir Banquet
19 October 2021 - Newsletter
HOMECOMING PARADE AND CHOIR PICNIC WAS A SUCCESS:
Fun was had by all! Thanks to all for providing all the drinks, sides, and desserts. Thank you to our Fabulous Booster Club for the delicious Cane’s Chicken and TOAST! And thanks to our wonderful parents who helped out with chaperoning. It was a terrific night!
Fun was had by all! Thanks to all for providing all the drinks, sides, and desserts. Thank you to our Fabulous Booster Club for the delicious Cane’s Chicken and TOAST! And thanks to our wonderful parents who helped out with chaperoning. It was a terrific night!
CONGRATS TO OUR ALL-STATE PARTICIPANTS:
We had 20 students make a choir!! We are so proud of you. These students will participate in Region Weekend, held on November 12-13. Make sure these dates are in your calendar.
We have 13 students advancing to Pre-Area (Round 3) which will be held at Coppell HS on Tuesday, November 16. We are THRILLED that these students will be representing LD Bell HS Choir!
9/10 HONOR CHOIR NEWS:
We had 20 students make a choir!! We are so proud of you. These students will participate in Region Weekend, held on November 12-13. Make sure these dates are in your calendar.
We have 13 students advancing to Pre-Area (Round 3) which will be held at Coppell HS on Tuesday, November 16. We are THRILLED that these students will be representing LD Bell HS Choir!
9/10 HONOR CHOIR NEWS:
- Tuesday, 10/19, 4:00-5:00pm - Last Rehearsal in the Mirror Room
- 9/10 Honor Choir CUTS PARTY - Thursday, October 21, 4-6pm
- 9/10 Honor Choir AUDITION - Monday, October 25. Students auditioning will be field trip listed out of 5th period. 3:30pm pm load buses. 5:30pm registration begins @ RL Turner High School. Students will each receive a box dinner from Jason’s Deli. We will return after the auditions are completed.
- Region Weekend (9/10 Choir performs along with the Region Choir) - November 12-13
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FUNDRAISING NEWS
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Upcoming Dates ~ BOLD indicates all students
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13 October 2021 - Newsletter
HOMECOMING PARADE AND CHOIR PICNIC:
Next week is Homecoming Week. All choir members are invited to be in the Homecoming Parade with us. Wear your choir t-shirt and jeans to school. We will meet in the choir room at 5pm, take a bus to the parade lineup, then take a bus back to campus when the parade is over for our first choir social of the year. Our fabulous Booster Club is providing Cane’s Chicken and students are bringing everything else for our Choir Picnic in the cafeteria.
Here is what each class is providing:
1st period - Drinks * 2nd period - Desserts * 3rd period - Sides
(Drinks need to be single servings)
Don’t miss out on all the fun! This is your chance to get to know all your choir peeps.
Next week is Homecoming Week. All choir members are invited to be in the Homecoming Parade with us. Wear your choir t-shirt and jeans to school. We will meet in the choir room at 5pm, take a bus to the parade lineup, then take a bus back to campus when the parade is over for our first choir social of the year. Our fabulous Booster Club is providing Cane’s Chicken and students are bringing everything else for our Choir Picnic in the cafeteria.
Here is what each class is providing:
1st period - Drinks * 2nd period - Desserts * 3rd period - Sides
(Drinks need to be single servings)
Don’t miss out on all the fun! This is your chance to get to know all your choir peeps.
PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Click here to help chaperone the Choir Picnic.
Click here to help chaperone the Choir Picnic.
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CHOIR SWAG IS FINALLY HERE:
Click here to see all the different options and start shopping! Hurry -- this is a limited promotion and sales end on Sunday, October 24, 2021. A CAPPELLA NEWS:
A Cappella is singing the National Anthem at the Homecoming Game on Friday. Call time is 6:30pm in your choir t-shirt and jeans at the southeast corner of Pennington Field. |
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ALL-STATE REGION AUDITIONS THIS WEEKEND:
9/10 HONOR CHOIR NEWS:
- All-State CUTS Party - Thursday, October 14, 4-6pm (bring a snack to share)
- All-State Round Two (Region) AUDITION - Saturday am, October 16 @ Halton HS. Meet in the LD Bell Choir Room at 7:45 am
9/10 HONOR CHOIR NEWS:
- Tuesday, 10/19, 4:00-5:00pm - Last Rehearsal in the Mirror Room
- 9/10 Honor Choir CUTS PARTY - Thursday, October 21, 4-6pm
- 9/10 Honor Choir AUDITION - Monday, October 25, 5:30pm @ RL Turner High School. We will take a bus from BHS at 3:30pm. There will be a bus returning after the auditions.
- Region Weekend (9/10 Choir performs along with the Region Choir) - November 12-13
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FUNDRAISING NEWS
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FOR YOUR CALENDAR:
- Upcoming Dates ~ BOLD indicates all students
- October 16 – Region round of All –State Auditions
- October 18 – Homecoming Parade and Choir Picnic
- October 19-28 – Poinsettia and Cookie Dough Sales
- October 22 – A Cappella Performs at Homecoming Football Game
- October 25 – 9/10 Honor Choir Auditions
- November 12-13 – All Region Clinic and Concert
- November 16 – Pre-Area All State Auditions
- December 1 – A Cappella performs at Orchestra Concert
- December 7 – Winter Concert
- December 14 – Voice Recitals
- January 20 – Bell System PREMIERE of 2022 Competition Set
- February 4 & 5 – SHOWTIME! 2022
- March 1 – Voice Recitals
- March 7 – Solo and Ensemble Contest
- March 31 - April 3 – Spring Trip to Russellville, AR & Branson, MO
- April 5 – Pre UIL
- April 8 – A Cappella performs with the Ft. Worth Chorale
- April 11-12 – UIL Contest
- May 3 – Spring Concert
- May 13 – Choir Banquet
October 2021 - Newsletter
What an AMAZING Fall Concert! Mrs. A and I were so proud of each and every choir who performed. We had a fantastic turnout from the Bell Cluster. Thanks for your support for our singers of all ages!!
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ALL-STATE NEWS:
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9/10 Honor Choir NEWS:
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FUNDRAISING NEWS
Cookie Dough/Poinsettia Sales begins October 19 ***COMING SOON***
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Upcoming Dates ~ BOLD indicates all students
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27 September 2021 - Newsletter
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LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD MEN
The choir is hosting a Father/Son Chorus or Tenor Bass Community chorus with the combined Tenor Bass Choirs from LD Bell, Bedford JH and Hurst JH. This is a GREAT opportunity for you to come and SING with us! Male role models that are singers are sometimes hard to find in our student's lives. We want to show them the Tenor Bass singing community. Please consider joining us for this special performance. We will be performing Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay by Otis Redding - with a professional live band. We have MPS tracks for you to learn the music - MUSIC TRACKS HERE Rehearsal/Performance Schedule: Sunday, October 3 - 2:00-3:00pm - Rehearsal in the BHS Auditorium Monday, October 4 - 6:00pm - run through before 7:00pm concert Concert attire - dark pants and light or white collared shirt. Please fill out this participant form to let us know you are coming. PARTICIPANT FORM HERE This is going to be a GREAT way to close our Fall Cluster concert! We hope to see you there! |
IT’S CONCERT TIME!
Our choirs have been working hard preparing for our Fall Cluster Concert where we welcome the Varsity Choirs of both Bedford and Hurst Junior Highs to join our LD Bell Choir Family. Don’t miss these important dates!
Our choirs have been working hard preparing for our Fall Cluster Concert where we welcome the Varsity Choirs of both Bedford and Hurst Junior Highs to join our LD Bell Choir Family. Don’t miss these important dates!
- Dress Rehearsal - Friday, October 1, 4-7pm (in full concert attire)
- Father/Son Rehearsal (Tenor/Bass Community Chorus) - Sunday, October 3, 2-3pm
- Fall Cluster Concert - Monday, October 4, 7pm (call time 5:45)
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CONGRATS! CHOIR HOMECOMING NOMINEES Sami Knox & Mizan Mohammed |
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A CAPPELLA NEWS
Congratulations to our Varsity Choir on winning the Chick-fil-A Party and for singing a beautiful performance of the Star-Spangled Banner with Trinity’s Varsity Choir at the Trinity/Bell Game last week. |
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ALL-STATE and 9/10 HONOR CHOIR NEWS
Round Two Music is NO JOKE! Don’t miss this after-school rehearsals this week:
9/10 Honor choir rehearsal this week:
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UPCOMING DATES
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20 September 2021 - Newsletter
THANKS SOOOOOOO MUCH FOR YOUR HELP!
Our Choir Booster Board, Parent Volunteers, and Student Helpers helped us pull off an amazing feat this weekend with our Round One Auditions. From Goodie Bags to Room Set-Up to Concessions… y’all did it all. A HUGE THANK YOU from Mrs. A and Mrs. L and all of TMEA Region 31 for all your time and effort. You made it an incredible experience for everyone involved.
Our Choir Booster Board, Parent Volunteers, and Student Helpers helped us pull off an amazing feat this weekend with our Round One Auditions. From Goodie Bags to Room Set-Up to Concessions… y’all did it all. A HUGE THANK YOU from Mrs. A and Mrs. L and all of TMEA Region 31 for all your time and effort. You made it an incredible experience for everyone involved.
ALL-STATE and 9/10 HONOR CHOIR
Congratulations to all who participated in Round 1 Auditions. BHS had 40 students audition. We are so proud of each and every one!
Now that Round 1 is over, we launch into Round 2 prep for those who advanced and we begin prep for any sophomore who is interested in auditioning for the 9/10 Honor Choir. Rehearsals are Tuesdays & Thursdays from 4-5pm.
Congratulations to all who participated in Round 1 Auditions. BHS had 40 students audition. We are so proud of each and every one!
Now that Round 1 is over, we launch into Round 2 prep for those who advanced and we begin prep for any sophomore who is interested in auditioning for the 9/10 Honor Choir. Rehearsals are Tuesdays & Thursdays from 4-5pm.
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FUNDRAISING NEWS
WOWIE WOW WOW! We surpassed our goal!! CONGRATS to the Top Three Donors who win Reserved Seating at our Fall and Winter Concerts! Amy Corbin * Carrie & Chris Booth * Bryan K Emery CONGRATS to the Top Three Students who won: 3rd - Whataburger $15 Gift Card - Faith H who raised $735 2nd - $50 toward their trip cost - Jackson F who raised $845 1st - $100 toward their trip cost! - Riley C who raised $910 CONGRATS to the Top Class (most money raised per student) who won a Chick-Fil-A party! Way to go, A Cappella Choir, who raised $6,508.50 which averages to $147.92 per student. |
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THIS WEEK
9/10 Honor Choir Rehearsals begin! Calling all Sophomores to come join us on Tuesday, 4-5pm to learn music for the 9/10 Audition coming in October
A Cappella is singing at the Bell/Trinity Football Game at Globe Life Park
9/10 Honor Choir Rehearsals begin! Calling all Sophomores to come join us on Tuesday, 4-5pm to learn music for the 9/10 Audition coming in October
A Cappella is singing at the Bell/Trinity Football Game at Globe Life Park
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IMPORTANT DATES
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13 September 2021 - Newsletter
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CAN YOU SPARE AN HOUR OR TWO THIS SATURDAY?
We still need LOTS of adult volunteers for Saturday! Our choir has the privilege of Hosting over 500 students for TMEA’s Round 1 of All-State on Saturday and this is an enormous undertaking. PLEASE consider signing up here or email Sarah Taylor at staylor@alumni.tcu.edu. We could really use your help! |
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We’ve had lots of you sign up to help with our All-State Goodie Bags for our 46 BHS students. THANK YOU SO MUCH for your help! There are still a few needs left. If you can help, please sign up here to donate or email Sarah Taylor at staylor@alumni.tcu.edu.
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ALL-STATE NEWS
Can you feel the excitement building? AUDITIONS are fast approaching! Here’s the rehearsal schedule this week: Tuesday, 9/14, 4-5pm - Rehearsal Wednesday, 9/15, 4-5pm - Rehearsal Thursday, 9/16, 4-6pm - CUTS PARTY! (Attendance is Required for all participants, refreshments are optional)
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FUNDRAISING NEWS
This is our last week for our Fundraiser! We are already 92% towards our goal. Click the link below to see how it’s going!
https://app.99pledges.com/fund/ldbellchoir
Who will win these fabulous PRIZES?
The Top Three Donors win Reserved Seating at our Fall and Winter Concerts!
The Top Three Students win 3rd - Whataburger $15 Gift Card; 2nd - $50 toward their trip cost; 1st - $100 toward their trip cost!
The Top Class (most money raised per student) wins a Chick-Fil-A party!
This is our last week for our Fundraiser! We are already 92% towards our goal. Click the link below to see how it’s going!
https://app.99pledges.com/fund/ldbellchoir
Who will win these fabulous PRIZES?
The Top Three Donors win Reserved Seating at our Fall and Winter Concerts!
The Top Three Students win 3rd - Whataburger $15 Gift Card; 2nd - $50 toward their trip cost; 1st - $100 toward their trip cost!
The Top Class (most money raised per student) wins a Chick-Fil-A party!
THIS WEEK
Choir Letter Jacket fitting for all eligible students will be on Friday, September 10, during class
*For letter jacket eligibility rules, see the Choir Handbook
IMPORTANT DATES
Fall Concert - Monday, October 4, 7pm (call time 5:45)
Dress Rehearsal - Friday, October 1, 4-7pm (in full concert attire)
Father/Son Rehearsal (Tenor/Bass Community Chorus) - Sunday, October 3, 2-3pm
Our gentlemen in the Tenor/Bass choir are looking for mentors to sing with them. If you are interested or know someone who may be interested, please click here to learn more about this opportunity, access the online music and pdfs, and be sure to fill out the Google Form to let us know you are coming!
Choir Letter Jacket fitting for all eligible students will be on Friday, September 10, during class
*For letter jacket eligibility rules, see the Choir Handbook
IMPORTANT DATES
Fall Concert - Monday, October 4, 7pm (call time 5:45)
Dress Rehearsal - Friday, October 1, 4-7pm (in full concert attire)
Father/Son Rehearsal (Tenor/Bass Community Chorus) - Sunday, October 3, 2-3pm
Our gentlemen in the Tenor/Bass choir are looking for mentors to sing with them. If you are interested or know someone who may be interested, please click here to learn more about this opportunity, access the online music and pdfs, and be sure to fill out the Google Form to let us know you are coming!
7 September 2021 - Newsletter
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We still need VOLUNTEERS! BHS is Hosting 500 students for TMEA’s Round 1 of All-State on Saturday, 9/18, Please consider signing up here or email Sarah Taylor at staylor@alumni.tcu.edu. We could really use your help! We are also taking donations to make All-State Goodie Bags for our 46 BHS students. If you can help, please sign up here to donate or email Sarah Taylor at staylor@alumni.tcu.edu. |
FUNDRAISING NEWS
Our Fundraiser is off to a great start! Click the link below to see how it’s going!
https://app.99pledges.com/fund/ldbellchoir
There are PRIZES!!
Our Fundraiser is off to a great start! Click the link below to see how it’s going!
https://app.99pledges.com/fund/ldbellchoir
There are PRIZES!!
- The Top Three Donors win Reserved Seating at our Fall and Winter Concerts! (Fully transferable)
- The Top Three Students win: 3rd - Whataburger $15 Gift Card; 2nd - $50 toward their trip cost; 1st - $100 toward their trip cost!
- The Top Class (most money raised per student) wins a Chick-Fil-A party!
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ALL-STATE NEWS
Students have been working hard rehearsing every Tuesday & Thursday from 4-5pm in the choir room and turning in their Sing-Offs (Sing-Off #2 is due Tuesday 9/7 at midnight). We have hired some FABULOUS clinicians to work with those students who have passed both Sing-Offs. All-State Masterclass by Invitation Only:
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COMING SOON
Please note that Letter Jacket Fittings has been rescheduled for next Friday, 9/17 during your choir class.
*For letter jacket eligibility rules, see the Choir Handbook.
Please note that Letter Jacket Fittings has been rescheduled for next Friday, 9/17 during your choir class.
*For letter jacket eligibility rules, see the Choir Handbook.
UPCOMING CONCERTS & REHEARSALS
Fall Concert - Monday, October 4, 7pm (call time 5:45)
Dress Rehearsal - Friday, October 1, 4-7pm (in full concert attire)
Father/Son Rehearsal (Tenor/Bass Community Chorus) - Sunday, October 3, 2-3pm
Fall Concert - Monday, October 4, 7pm (call time 5:45)
Dress Rehearsal - Friday, October 1, 4-7pm (in full concert attire)
Father/Son Rehearsal (Tenor/Bass Community Chorus) - Sunday, October 3, 2-3pm
CHOIR NEWS UPDATE!
FUNDRAISER KICK-OFF
Today we kicked off our Fall Choir Fundraiser in class. Help our students reach their goal! Click here to find your student's fundraising page.
Today we kicked off our Fall Choir Fundraiser in class. Help our students reach their goal! Click here to find your student's fundraising page.
30 August 2021 - Newsletter
OPEN HOUSE TUESDAY NIGHT
Tuesday, 31 August, 6:30pm meet in the auditorium
Come see the choir room, we’d love to see you!
Tuesday, 31 August, 6:30pm meet in the auditorium
Come see the choir room, we’d love to see you!
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NEWS FROM OUR HISTORIAN, Amari Murray
Hello Choir Families, The past year and a half has been crazy from going off to spring break and thinking that we are coming back to school. When we heard that we had another week off we were excited not knowing that we will not be going back to school . Not knowing the conditions of the situation until later was crazy. We had to cancel all of our concerts, trips, anything we had going on was canceled and we had to go to virtual learning for school. And no one has heard the choir sing the way we normally do but this year we were able to sing for our parents at the parent meeting/trip reveal and it was amazing. From the Parent Meeting ~ Tuesday 8/24 |
ALL-STATE NEWS
Rehearsals are every Tuesday & Thursday 4-5pm in the choir room
Sing-Off is due Tuesday 8/31 at midnight (found in Canvas)
All-State Contract Signing in class on Tuesday 8/31
The All-State Fee of $15 is due Wed 9/1 (If you are in Bell System, this fee is included in your Bell System Fee)
We are Hosting All-State Round 1 on Saturday, September 18 and could use some volunteers. Sign up here.
We are also taking donations to make All-State Goodie Bags - sign up here to help.
Rehearsals are every Tuesday & Thursday 4-5pm in the choir room
Sing-Off is due Tuesday 8/31 at midnight (found in Canvas)
All-State Contract Signing in class on Tuesday 8/31
The All-State Fee of $15 is due Wed 9/1 (If you are in Bell System, this fee is included in your Bell System Fee)
We are Hosting All-State Round 1 on Saturday, September 18 and could use some volunteers. Sign up here.
We are also taking donations to make All-State Goodie Bags - sign up here to help.
FUNDRAISING BEGINS ON WEDNESDAY
Watch your email for a special link - coming soon!
Watch your email for a special link - coming soon!
COMING SOON
Choir Letter Jacket fitting for all eligible students will be on Friday, September 10, during class
*For letter jacket eligibility rules, see the Choir Handbook
Choir Letter Jacket fitting for all eligible students will be on Friday, September 10, during class
*For letter jacket eligibility rules, see the Choir Handbook
UPCOMING CONCERTS & REHEARSALS
Fall Concert - Monday, October 4, 7pm (call time 5:45)
Dress Rehearsal - Friday, October 1, 4-7pm (in full concert attire)
Father/Son Rehearsal (Tenor/Bass Community Chorus) - Sunday, October 3, 2-3pm
Fall Concert - Monday, October 4, 7pm (call time 5:45)
Dress Rehearsal - Friday, October 1, 4-7pm (in full concert attire)
Father/Son Rehearsal (Tenor/Bass Community Chorus) - Sunday, October 3, 2-3pm
PICTURES!
From Friday’s Pep Rally - Space Day
From Friday’s Pep Rally - Space Day
23 August 2021 - Newsletter
Don’t forget the Parent/Guardian Meeting is TOMORROW NIGHT ~ Tuesday, 8/24 @ 7pm in the Auditorium
This is required for all choir students - your call time is 6:45pm wearing your choir shirt and jeans
Agenda Includes:
This is required for all choir students - your call time is 6:45pm wearing your choir shirt and jeans
Agenda Includes:
- (A Very Short) Choir Booster Club Meeting
- Each choir will be demonstrating what they’ve learned in the first two weeks of school
- REVEAL for this year’s Choir Trip
ALL-STATE NEWS
- Rehearsals are now underway every Tuesday & Thursday from 4-5pm in the choir room
- Registration for All-State Auditions will be on Thursday, 8/26 during class
- The All-State Fee of $15 is due Wed 9/1 (If you are in Bell System, this fee is included in your Bell System Fee)
CHOIR COUNCIL NEWS
Congratulations to our newly-elected JV Choir Council Representatives:
Congratulations to our newly-elected JV Choir Council Representatives:
- Choralier Women: Anusha Mohammed & Melissa Reed
- Choralier Men: Mason Clarke & Tanner Ewing
- Bel Canto Women: Raegan Burens & Hannah Hurst
COMING SOON
- 99 Pledges Fundraiser/Practice-a-Thon
- Choir Letter Jacket fitting for all eligible students will be during class on Friday, September 10. *For letter jacket eligibility rules, see the Choir Handbook
- Fall Concert - Monday, October 4, 7pm (call time 5:45)
- Dress Rehearsal - Friday, October 1, 4-7pm (in full concert attire)
- Father/Son Rehearsal (Tenor/Bass Community Chorus) - Sunday, October 3, 2-3pm
August 2021 ~ WELCOME BACK TO CHOIR!!
Parent Meeting - Trip Reveal - All Choirs Sing - Tuesday, Aug 24, 7pm, Auditorium
Welcome to the 2021-2022 LD Bell Choir Program! We are Mrs. A and Mrs. Lindberg and we can't wait to see you and your families for this important meeting.
We are aiming to have all choir fees paid in time for everyone to receive their Choir Shirt for this night - the Debut of the 2021-2022 LD Bell Choirs
Welcome to the 2021-2022 LD Bell Choir Program! We are Mrs. A and Mrs. Lindberg and we can't wait to see you and your families for this important meeting.
We are aiming to have all choir fees paid in time for everyone to receive their Choir Shirt for this night - the Debut of the 2021-2022 LD Bell Choirs
- Forms/Fees due Friday, Aug 20, 2021 (find the details in Canvas)
ALL-STATE NEWS
After school rehearsals begin this Thursday 4:00-5:00pm
We get the privilege of Hosting All-State Round 1 on Saturday, September 18. Look for helper sign-ups in the charms Calendar
We are taking donations to make All-State Goodie Bags - sign up on the Charms Calendar
After school rehearsals begin this Thursday 4:00-5:00pm
We get the privilege of Hosting All-State Round 1 on Saturday, September 18. Look for helper sign-ups in the charms Calendar
We are taking donations to make All-State Goodie Bags - sign up on the Charms Calendar
HELP NEEDED:
When help is needed, you will see a helping hand on the Charms Calendar. Click the hand to sign up!
Help with Uniform sizing - sign up for Wednesday or Thursday on the Charms Calendar
When help is needed, you will see a helping hand on the Charms Calendar. Click the hand to sign up!
Help with Uniform sizing - sign up for Wednesday or Thursday on the Charms Calendar
News From the Summer:
All-State Camps
Choir Council attended TCDA Leadership Conference & lunch @ Torchy's
Our choir officers decorated the choir room
Bell System performed with Trinity Harmony at Convocation
Bell System Camp and Showcase
All-State Camps
Choir Council attended TCDA Leadership Conference & lunch @ Torchy's
Our choir officers decorated the choir room
Bell System performed with Trinity Harmony at Convocation
Bell System Camp and Showcase
April 27, 2021 Newsletter
Booster Club Scholarship Information
You still have time to apply for an All-State Camp Scholarship! Here’s the info:
For Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors needing money for All-State Choir Camps:
Click HERE for a current List of Camps
All-State Choir Camp applications are due Thursday, 4/29
Click HERE for the Application
You still have time to apply for an All-State Camp Scholarship! Here’s the info:
For Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors needing money for All-State Choir Camps:
Click HERE for a current List of Camps
All-State Choir Camp applications are due Thursday, 4/29
Click HERE for the Application
Spring Choir Concert - A NIGHT ON BROADWAY
Dress Rehearsal (All Choirs) - Monday, 5/3, 4-7pm
STUDENTS -- Notice your NEW call time! Since Tuesday is a testing day, we will not have class. Therefore, we need all choirs to meet in the auditorium at 5:45pm in your first costume.
IN-PERSON Concert!! Tuesday, 5/4, Doors open at 6:30pm, Concert 7pm
ALL ATTENDEES MUST
1 - Wear a Mask
2 - Maintain Social Distance
3 - Reserve a ticket
TICKETS ARE REQUIRED!
All Tickets will be FREE - however you MUST reserve a ticket through seatyourself.com (Click HERE)
Families of SENIORS: We will give you first debs on tickets. You will receive an email Wednesday evening with a PROMO code allowing you to reserve a ticket. Tickets go live on Thursday, April 29. Each family is allotted 4 Tickets. Thursday evening, Sophomore and Junior parents will receive the PROMO code and those tickets can be reserved on Friday. The computer program will automatically block off seats to allow for distancing. Because we are held to 15% capacity in the auditorium, we will also video and release the recording for anyone who cannot attend the concert.
Dress Rehearsal (All Choirs) - Monday, 5/3, 4-7pm
STUDENTS -- Notice your NEW call time! Since Tuesday is a testing day, we will not have class. Therefore, we need all choirs to meet in the auditorium at 5:45pm in your first costume.
IN-PERSON Concert!! Tuesday, 5/4, Doors open at 6:30pm, Concert 7pm
ALL ATTENDEES MUST
1 - Wear a Mask
2 - Maintain Social Distance
3 - Reserve a ticket
TICKETS ARE REQUIRED!
All Tickets will be FREE - however you MUST reserve a ticket through seatyourself.com (Click HERE)
Families of SENIORS: We will give you first debs on tickets. You will receive an email Wednesday evening with a PROMO code allowing you to reserve a ticket. Tickets go live on Thursday, April 29. Each family is allotted 4 Tickets. Thursday evening, Sophomore and Junior parents will receive the PROMO code and those tickets can be reserved on Friday. The computer program will automatically block off seats to allow for distancing. Because we are held to 15% capacity in the auditorium, we will also video and release the recording for anyone who cannot attend the concert.
Are You Interested in Serving on the Choir Council?
Choir Officer Elections will be held on Wednesday, May 12. Applications for 2021-2022 choir officers are DUE Friday, April 30. It is TIME for the next incredible leaders to step up and make YOUR mark on the Choirs of LD Bell!!
Choir Officer Elections will be held on Wednesday, May 12. Applications for 2021-2022 choir officers are DUE Friday, April 30. It is TIME for the next incredible leaders to step up and make YOUR mark on the Choirs of LD Bell!!
BELL SYSTEM NEWS
Thinking about joining Bell System for 2021-2022?
STEP #1 - Join BAND
This is the App we will be communicating through! - JOIN! Even if you are not sure at this point!
Audition Clinic #1 - Thursday, 5/6, 4-5pm
Attend the PARENT Meeting - Thursday 5/6, 7-7:30 Virtual Meeting
This meeting is for Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, PARENTS!
Audition Clinic #2 - Tuesday, 5/11, 4-5pm
Auditions - Thursday, 5/13, 4-9pm (you will be dismissed when your 3 parts are complete - solo, sight reading, and dancing)
Results posted - Saturday, 5/15
New member meeting - Monday, 5/17, 4-5:30pm
Thinking about joining Bell System for 2021-2022?
STEP #1 - Join BAND
This is the App we will be communicating through! - JOIN! Even if you are not sure at this point!
Audition Clinic #1 - Thursday, 5/6, 4-5pm
Attend the PARENT Meeting - Thursday 5/6, 7-7:30 Virtual Meeting
This meeting is for Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, PARENTS!
Audition Clinic #2 - Tuesday, 5/11, 4-5pm
Auditions - Thursday, 5/13, 4-9pm (you will be dismissed when your 3 parts are complete - solo, sight reading, and dancing)
Results posted - Saturday, 5/15
New member meeting - Monday, 5/17, 4-5:30pm
CHOIR BANQUET (EOYCC) UPDATE
This special event is now called: End-of-Year Choir Celebration (EOYCC)
Save the date - Friday, May 14
Exciting news is coming!! Stay tuned for UPDATES!!
We WILL need parent volunteers - please save the date! We have TONS of opportunities to make this a SPECIAL event for our choir students!
This special event is now called: End-of-Year Choir Celebration (EOYCC)
Save the date - Friday, May 14
Exciting news is coming!! Stay tuned for UPDATES!!
We WILL need parent volunteers - please save the date! We have TONS of opportunities to make this a SPECIAL event for our choir students!
IMPORTANT DATES
April
4/27 4pm Spring Concert SOLO AUDITIONS
4/29 All State Camp Scholarship Applications DUE
4/30 2021-2022 Choir Officer Applications DUE
May
5/3 4-7pm Dress Rehearsal (ALL CHOIRS)
5/4 7pm IN-PERSON Spring Concert, Call Time - 6:15
5/5 Choir Officer Campaign Begins
5/6 4-5pm Bell System Audition Clinic
5/6 7-7:30pm Bell System PARENT MEETING - Parents and Students Virtual Meeting
5/11 4-5pm Bell System Audition Clinic
5/12 Choir Officer Elections 4:00 - 4:30pm
5/13 4-9pm Bell System Auditions (Results posted Saturday)
5/14 CHOIR END-OF-YEAR CELEBRATION (formerly known as BANQUET)
5/15 11:00am Voice Studio Recitals - Stay tuned for Ticket information
5/17 4-5:30pm NEW BELL SYSTEM MEMBER Meeting
5/17-21 End of year Evaluations and A Cappella Auditions
5/27 Last Day of School - Early Release
April
4/27 4pm Spring Concert SOLO AUDITIONS
4/29 All State Camp Scholarship Applications DUE
4/30 2021-2022 Choir Officer Applications DUE
May
5/3 4-7pm Dress Rehearsal (ALL CHOIRS)
5/4 7pm IN-PERSON Spring Concert, Call Time - 6:15
5/5 Choir Officer Campaign Begins
5/6 4-5pm Bell System Audition Clinic
5/6 7-7:30pm Bell System PARENT MEETING - Parents and Students Virtual Meeting
5/11 4-5pm Bell System Audition Clinic
5/12 Choir Officer Elections 4:00 - 4:30pm
5/13 4-9pm Bell System Auditions (Results posted Saturday)
5/14 CHOIR END-OF-YEAR CELEBRATION (formerly known as BANQUET)
5/15 11:00am Voice Studio Recitals - Stay tuned for Ticket information
5/17 4-5:30pm NEW BELL SYSTEM MEMBER Meeting
5/17-21 End of year Evaluations and A Cappella Auditions
5/27 Last Day of School - Early Release
April 16, 2021 Newsletter
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Booster Club Scholarship Information
Did you know that our fabulous Choir Booster Club sponsors two different scholarship opportunities? Here are two opportunities: For Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors needing money for All-State Choir Camps: List of 2021 Summer Camps <-- click All-State Choir Camp applications (<-- click) due Thursday, 4/29 For Seniors needing money for college: Senior Scholarship applications (<-- click) due Thursday, 4/22 HELP→ Parents of sophomores and juniors, help is needed for the Booster Club Senior Scholarship Committee, if you are interested, please contact Jana Laughlin @ JLLaughlin1@gmail.com |
UIL 2021
Our UIL Recordings have been submitted! We couldn't be more proud. Every choir did an amazing job!!!
Our UIL Recordings have been submitted! We couldn't be more proud. Every choir did an amazing job!!!
2021 BHS Chamber Choir
Are you interested in singing with a SUPER select group of singers? Do you have extra time to dedicate to choir?
Consider joining this small auditioned choir that will work on 1-2 pieces for the spring concert.
We will be working on: Make them Hear You from the Musical Ragtime:
https://www.jwpepper.com/Make-Them-Hear-You/10993697.item#.YHdvT-hKiuU
MUST COMMIT Rehearsal schedule:
Monday, April 19 4:05 -5:00pm
Wednesday, April 21 4:05 - 5:00pm
Monday, April 26 4:05 - 5:00pm
Wednesday, April 29 4:05 - 5:00pm
Monday, May 3 - Dress Rehearsal (all choirs) 4 - 7pm
Tuesday, May 4 - Concert
If you are interested in auditioning there are 2 parts: DUE BY 11:59pm on FRIDAY, APRIL 16
1 - Fill out this Google form - https://forms.gle/yAQudSKEa8HhNjPD7
2 - Go to Sightreadingfactory.com there is an assignment marked "Chamber Choir Auditions" you must do a level 4 or higher. The key will be either MI or LE (4 sharps or 4 flats) you have unlimited attempts.
Are you interested in singing with a SUPER select group of singers? Do you have extra time to dedicate to choir?
Consider joining this small auditioned choir that will work on 1-2 pieces for the spring concert.
We will be working on: Make them Hear You from the Musical Ragtime:
https://www.jwpepper.com/Make-Them-Hear-You/10993697.item#.YHdvT-hKiuU
MUST COMMIT Rehearsal schedule:
Monday, April 19 4:05 -5:00pm
Wednesday, April 21 4:05 - 5:00pm
Monday, April 26 4:05 - 5:00pm
Wednesday, April 29 4:05 - 5:00pm
Monday, May 3 - Dress Rehearsal (all choirs) 4 - 7pm
Tuesday, May 4 - Concert
If you are interested in auditioning there are 2 parts: DUE BY 11:59pm on FRIDAY, APRIL 16
1 - Fill out this Google form - https://forms.gle/yAQudSKEa8HhNjPD7
2 - Go to Sightreadingfactory.com there is an assignment marked "Chamber Choir Auditions" you must do a level 4 or higher. The key will be either MI or LE (4 sharps or 4 flats) you have unlimited attempts.
Spring Choir Concert - BROADWAY THEME
Solo Auditions - Tuesday, 4/27, 4-7pm
Dress Rehearsal (All Choirs) - Monday, 5/3, 4-7pm
IN-PERSON Concert Tuesday, 5/4, Call 6:15pm, Concert 7pm
Stay tuned for Covid Procedures
Solo Auditions - Tuesday, 4/27, 4-7pm
Dress Rehearsal (All Choirs) - Monday, 5/3, 4-7pm
IN-PERSON Concert Tuesday, 5/4, Call 6:15pm, Concert 7pm
Stay tuned for Covid Procedures
BELL SYSTEM NEWS
Current Bell System Members interested in Dance Captain - Wednesday, 4/21, 8:15am
Thinking about joining Bell System for 2021-2022?
Audition Clinic #1 - Thursday, 5/6, 4-5pm
Attend the Interest Meeting - Thursday 5/6, 7-7:30 Virtual Meeting
This meeting is for Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and their parents!
Audition Clinic #2 - Tuesday, 5/11, 4-5pm
Auditions - Thursday, 5/13, 4-9pm (you will be dismissed when your 3 parts are complete - solo, sight reading, and dancing)
Results posted - Saturday, 5/15
New member meeting - Monday, 5/17, 4-5:30pm
Current Bell System Members interested in Dance Captain - Wednesday, 4/21, 8:15am
Thinking about joining Bell System for 2021-2022?
Audition Clinic #1 - Thursday, 5/6, 4-5pm
Attend the Interest Meeting - Thursday 5/6, 7-7:30 Virtual Meeting
This meeting is for Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and their parents!
Audition Clinic #2 - Tuesday, 5/11, 4-5pm
Auditions - Thursday, 5/13, 4-9pm (you will be dismissed when your 3 parts are complete - solo, sight reading, and dancing)
Results posted - Saturday, 5/15
New member meeting - Monday, 5/17, 4-5:30pm
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CHOIR BANQUET UPDATE
This special event is now called: Choir End-of-Year Celebration Save the date - Friday, May 14 Exciting news is coming!! Stay tuned for UPDATES!! |
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IMPORTANT DATES
April 4/21 8:16am Bell System Dance Captain Audition Info Meeting 4/22 Senior Scholarship Applications DUE 4/27 4pm Spring Concert SOLO AUDITIONS 4/29 All State Camp Scholarship Applications DUE May 5/3 4-7pm Dress Rehearsal (ALL CHOIRS) 5/4 7pm IN-PERSON Spring Concert, Call Time - 6:15 5/6 4-5pm Bell System Audition Clinic 5/6 7-7:30pm Bell System INTEREST MEETING - Parents and Students Virtual Meeting 5/11 4-5pm Bell System Audition Clinic 5/13 4-9pm Bell System Auditions (Results posted Saturday) 5/14 CHOIR END-OF-YEAR CELEBRATION (formerly known as BANQUET) 5/15 Voice Studio Recitals 5/17 4-5:30pm NEW BELL SYSTEM MEMBER Meeting 5/27 Last Day of School - Early Release |
April 9, 2021 Newsletter
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You are cordially invited...
WE are thrilled to be able to have families attend to support the INCREDIBLE work of our singers. If you would like to attend the videotaping of UIL please plan on arriving at least 15 minutes prior to Concert time (we will be warming up on stage), wear a mask, and plan to sit socially distant by household. In the LD Bell Auditorium there should be at least one row and three empty seat between each household. We will have ushers to help with spacing. |
UIL 2021 Schedule
Tuesday, April 13, 2021 Non - Varsity Treble Choir 2:45pm Warm-up 3:15pm Concert and Sight Reading Varsity Men’s Choir 4:30pm Warm-up 5:00pm Concert and Sight Reading Varsity Mixed Choir 5:45pm Warm-up 6:15pm Concert and Sight Reading Varsity Women’s Choir 7:00pm Warm-up 7:30pm Concert and Sight Reading Congratulations Hurst Junior High on your UIL Recording!
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2021 March Madness Sight Reading Tournament Winners!
Men’s FINAL FOUR: Evan Burks Ethan Mullowney Connor Sturgeon Dante Sears Ryder Reeves Runner up - Connor Sturgeon Champion - Ryder Reeves |
Women’s FINAL FOUR:
Faith Hamilton Asopesio Vakauta Alainna Vanskyhock Maddie Winslow Runner up - Maddie Winslow Champion - Alainna Vanskyhock CONGRATULATIONS!!! |
SAVE THE DATE...
Spring Concert - Tuesday, May 4 @ BHS Auditorium
Choir Banquet ~ Friday, May 14
Spring Voice Recital - Saturday, May 15
Bell System Auditions - details coming soon
Spring Concert - Tuesday, May 4 @ BHS Auditorium
Choir Banquet ~ Friday, May 14
Spring Voice Recital - Saturday, May 15
Bell System Auditions - details coming soon
March 10, 2021 Newsletter
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UIL Schedule
JV Women UIL Schedule Thursday, March 25, 4-5:15pm Thursday, April 1, 4-5:15pm Tuesday, April 6, 5th Period ~ FIELD TRIP ~ Pre-UIL Tuesday, April 13, 5th Period ~ FIELD TRIP ~ UIL JV Men UIL Schedule Tuesday, March 23, 4:30-5:45 Tuesday, March 30, 4:30-5:45 Tuesday, April 6, 4:30-5:45 ~ Pre-UIL Thursday, April 8, 4:30-5:45 Tuesday, April 13, 4:30-5:45 ~ UIL |
Varsity UIL Schedule
Tuesday, March 23 4:30-5:45 Combined Men 5:45-7 Varsity Mixed 7-8:15 Varsity Women Tuesday, March 30 4:30-5:45 Combined Men 5:45-7 Varsity Mixed 7-8:15 Varsity Women Tuesday, April 6 ~ Pre-UIL 4:30-5:45 Combined Men 5:45-7 Varsity Mixed 7-8:15 Varsity Women Thursday, April 8 4:30-5:45 Combined Men 5:45-7 Varsity Mixed 7-8:15 Varsity Women Tuesday, April 13 ~ UIL 4:30-5:45 Combined Men 5:45-7 Varsity Mixed 7-8:15 Varsity Women |
March Madness Sight Reading Tournament
(for our JV classes)
(for our JV classes)
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CONGRATS to this week's Frog Winners
(Students earning a 100 on a Sight Reading Factory Test) JV Women’s Choir: Lilli B Lorena C Olivia C Faith H Becca K Vicky M Amari M Christine N Logan O Adi R Arianna S Asopesio V Alainna V Maddie W |
JV Men’s Choir:
Ethan M Ryder R Dante S Nate S Connor S |
Hop into Sight Reading!
Sight Reading Club meets in the choir room on FRIDAYS at 8:16 am (Google Meet - BHSchoirSRC)
Sight Reading Club meets in the choir room on FRIDAYS at 8:16 am (Google Meet - BHSchoirSRC)
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Whoooo wants to know more about Music Theory?
Music Theory Club meets in the mirror room on TUESDAYS at 8:16 am (Google Meet - BHSchoirMTC) |
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BJH UIL - CONGRATULATIONS
on your UIL recording! |
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SHOWTIME! 2021 UPDATE (2.11.21)
We have been approved for an IN-PERSON AUDIENCE!
In order to attend, you must buy tickets online here
https://search.seatyourself.biz/webstore/accounts/ldbellchoir/buy-tix?d=0
Show Week Schedule:
Thursday 6-9pm ALL Choirs ~ Dress Rehearsal
Friday 6:15-9pm Bell System and JV Women's Choir ~ Showtime #1 at 7pm ~ Doors open at 6:30
Saturday 1:15-5pm Bell System, Varsity Women's Choir, and Combined Men's Choir ~ Showtime #2 at 2pm ~ Doors open at 1:30
Saturday 4:30-5pm *Celebration in the Parking Lot for ALL Choirs
*Parents and friends, come help us celebrate the culmination of this giant project. These students have worked so hard and we want to celebrate big! Come as early as 4pm, park your car along the south parking lot, wear a mask, and remain socially distant. Feel free to bring signs, balloons, banners, bubbles, noise-makers... When strike is complete, our choir family will walk out together to be met by your cheers. We expect that to be around 4:30 pm on Saturday, February 13. We'd love to see you there!
February 5, 2021 ~ Newsletter
WE ARE READY FOR SHOWTIME! 2021
Show Week Schedule:
Saturday 9am-12pm Bell System only
Sunday 1-4pm Bell System soloists only
Monday 6-9pm - Bell System ONLY
Tuesday 5-7:30 ALL Choirs, 5-9pm Bell System
Thursday 6-9pm ALL Choirs ~ Dress Rehearsal
Friday 6:15-9pm ALL Choirs ~ Recording
Saturday 1:15-5pm ALL Choirs ~ Recording & *Celebration
*Parents and friends, come help us celebrate the culmination of this giant project. These students have worked so hard and we want to celebrate big! Come as early as 4pm, park your car along the south parking lot, wear a mask, and remain socially distant. Feel free to bring signs, balloons, banners, bubbles, noise-makers... When strike is complete, our choir family will walk out together to be met by your cheers. We expect that to be around 4:30 pm on Saturday, February 13. We'd love to see you there!
Show Week Schedule:
Saturday 9am-12pm Bell System only
Sunday 1-4pm Bell System soloists only
Monday 6-9pm - Bell System ONLY
Tuesday 5-7:30 ALL Choirs, 5-9pm Bell System
Thursday 6-9pm ALL Choirs ~ Dress Rehearsal
Friday 6:15-9pm ALL Choirs ~ Recording
Saturday 1:15-5pm ALL Choirs ~ Recording & *Celebration
*Parents and friends, come help us celebrate the culmination of this giant project. These students have worked so hard and we want to celebrate big! Come as early as 4pm, park your car along the south parking lot, wear a mask, and remain socially distant. Feel free to bring signs, balloons, banners, bubbles, noise-makers... When strike is complete, our choir family will walk out together to be met by your cheers. We expect that to be around 4:30 pm on Saturday, February 13. We'd love to see you there!
--> SHOWTIME! 2021 Silent Auction <--
Our Annual SHOWTIME Silent Auction opens at 6:00 am on Friday, February 12th and closes at 6:00 pm on Sunday, February 21st. Click the link above to preview of all the great items up for bid!
After the auction, winning bid items must be picked up at LD Bell HS on Tuesday, February 23rd from 6:00pm-8:00pm or Wednesday, February 24th from 4:00pm-6:00pm.
Winning Bidders will be sent a notification which contains a link to their invoice page. Items can be paid for from the invoice page using the 32Auctions website payment feature, or by sending cash or check to school with a choir student. Credit card, cash and check payments can also be made during the designated pick up times. We are required to charge Texas state sales tax of 8.25% on items picked up after February 24th at 6pm.
Our Annual SHOWTIME Silent Auction opens at 6:00 am on Friday, February 12th and closes at 6:00 pm on Sunday, February 21st. Click the link above to preview of all the great items up for bid!
After the auction, winning bid items must be picked up at LD Bell HS on Tuesday, February 23rd from 6:00pm-8:00pm or Wednesday, February 24th from 4:00pm-6:00pm.
Winning Bidders will be sent a notification which contains a link to their invoice page. Items can be paid for from the invoice page using the 32Auctions website payment feature, or by sending cash or check to school with a choir student. Credit card, cash and check payments can also be made during the designated pick up times. We are required to charge Texas state sales tax of 8.25% on items picked up after February 24th at 6pm.
January 22, 2021 ~ Newsletter
The 2021 Choir Sweatshirt is finally here.
These are selling for $30 and orders are due ASAP!
You only have until Tuesday, February 2 to place your order, so act fast! Here is the link to order
These are selling for $30 and orders are due ASAP!
You only have until Tuesday, February 2 to place your order, so act fast! Here is the link to order
SHOWTIME 2021 NEWS
We are still working on a plan for an in-person show! We are hoping to hear soon if that can happen. Everyone’s safety is our top priority, so thank you for waiting patiently as we await the final decision.
In the meantime, please put these dates in your calendar for our rehearsals and performances. In the event that we need to change to a virtual show, we will use these same times to record with our engineers. There is a possibility that we will not need everyone at all the times listed, but we certainly won’t ask for any more time.
SHOWTIME 2021 Schedule
We are currently accepting donations, if you have something to donate or know of any businesses who might be willing to donate, please contact Jennifer Jones at Jonesjandr@sbcglobal.net.
Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant
Bice's Florist
BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse
Buffalo Wild Wings
Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop
Clara Garcia
Cooper's Golf
Costa Vida
Courtyard DFW Airport/Grapevine
Fort Worth Zoo
Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie
NRH2O Family Water Park
Rosa's
Smoothie King
Starbuck's
Teacher Tools
Tina Catone
Towne Place Suites by Marriott DFW Airport/Grapevine
Vicki McMeans
We are still working on a plan for an in-person show! We are hoping to hear soon if that can happen. Everyone’s safety is our top priority, so thank you for waiting patiently as we await the final decision.
In the meantime, please put these dates in your calendar for our rehearsals and performances. In the event that we need to change to a virtual show, we will use these same times to record with our engineers. There is a possibility that we will not need everyone at all the times listed, but we certainly won’t ask for any more time.
SHOWTIME 2021 Schedule
- 5-7:30 pm, Tuesday, 2/9 ~ All choirs rehearse with the SHOWTIME Band
- 5-9 pm, Thursday, 2/11 ~ DRESS REHEARSAL
- 6:15 call, 7 pm show, Friday, 2/12 ~ SHOWTIME 2021
- 1:15 call, 2 pm show, Saturday, 2/13 ~ SHOWTIME 2021
- 6:15 call, 7 pm show, Saturday, 2/13 ~ SHOWTIME 2021
We are currently accepting donations, if you have something to donate or know of any businesses who might be willing to donate, please contact Jennifer Jones at Jonesjandr@sbcglobal.net.
- Start date and time - February 12, 2021 at 6:00 am
- End date and time - February 21, 2021 at 6:00 pm
Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant
Bice's Florist
BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse
Buffalo Wild Wings
Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop
Clara Garcia
Cooper's Golf
Costa Vida
Courtyard DFW Airport/Grapevine
Fort Worth Zoo
Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie
NRH2O Family Water Park
Rosa's
Smoothie King
Starbuck's
Teacher Tools
Tina Catone
Towne Place Suites by Marriott DFW Airport/Grapevine
Vicki McMeans
Bell System NEWS
- Solo auditions are Monday, 1/25
- Ashley clinics, Wednesdays, 1/27 & 2/3, 6-8pm
- Stay until 5pm, Mon 2/1, Tue 2/2, Thur 2/4
- Saturday, 2/6, 9am - 2pm
- Soloists work with the band - Sunday, 2/7, 2-5pm
- Monday 2/8 , 6-9pm
- Tuesday 2/9, 5-9pm
Solo & Ensemble
This year, Solo & Ensemble will be a Virtual Contest. Students will record and upload their video from February 17 - 22.
This year, Solo & Ensemble will be a Virtual Contest. Students will record and upload their video from February 17 - 22.
January 8, 2021 ~ Newsletter
Welcome Student Teacher, Mr. Smoots!
DeAutry Smoots III is a lyric bari-tenor that was born and raised in the DFW Metroplex. He went to Mansfield Timberview High School, where he found his passion for directing and teaching music. While in high school, he arranged music, was tenor section leader, and starred in two musicals (In the Heights and Tarzan). DeAutry is now finishing up his bachelor’s degree in music education at the University of Texas at Arlington, where he performed with University Singers and UTA’s A Cappella choir under the direction on Dr. Wayman and Dr. Kenaston, respectively. DeAutry has also been a part of the UTA pop a cappella group RISE and has directed two musicals at the high school level. Finally, DeAutry is a comic book fan and a lover of food and video games. His current favorite is Super Smash Bros Ultimate.
DeAutry Smoots III is a lyric bari-tenor that was born and raised in the DFW Metroplex. He went to Mansfield Timberview High School, where he found his passion for directing and teaching music. While in high school, he arranged music, was tenor section leader, and starred in two musicals (In the Heights and Tarzan). DeAutry is now finishing up his bachelor’s degree in music education at the University of Texas at Arlington, where he performed with University Singers and UTA’s A Cappella choir under the direction on Dr. Wayman and Dr. Kenaston, respectively. DeAutry has also been a part of the UTA pop a cappella group RISE and has directed two musicals at the high school level. Finally, DeAutry is a comic book fan and a lover of food and video games. His current favorite is Super Smash Bros Ultimate.
All-State News
GOOD LUCK to our Area Candidates:
Logan Dazer, Michael Binkley, Jordan Riek, and Mizan Mohammed
January 9-13 Area Audition Window
We are SO PROUD of each of you!!
GOOD LUCK to our Area Candidates:
Logan Dazer, Michael Binkley, Jordan Riek, and Mizan Mohammed
January 9-13 Area Audition Window
We are SO PROUD of each of you!!
ASHLEY DAYS
Our fabulous choreographer will be here for periods 1, 2, and 3 next Tuesday and Wednesday. Come dressed ready to dance → wear layers (think about the school dress code) and good dancing shoes! Bring your water bottle and meet on stage. It’s going to be lots of hard work, but SO MUCH FUN as we prepare for SHOWTIME 2021!
Our fabulous choreographer will be here for periods 1, 2, and 3 next Tuesday and Wednesday. Come dressed ready to dance → wear layers (think about the school dress code) and good dancing shoes! Bring your water bottle and meet on stage. It’s going to be lots of hard work, but SO MUCH FUN as we prepare for SHOWTIME 2021!
Do you like CHIPOTLE?? Then you’re gonna love our January CHOIR FUNDRAISER
Chipotle - Tuesday, January 12, 5-9pm
Whether you show up in person or order online, just mention the LD Bell Choir Program and we get 33% profit. YES YOU READ THAT RIGHT → so invite all your friends and family.
Be sure to mention LD Bell Choir at the Chipotle on Central by Jason’s Deli and Pennington Field.
2100 Airport Fwy
Unit 100
Bedford, TX 76022
Chipotle - Tuesday, January 12, 5-9pm
Whether you show up in person or order online, just mention the LD Bell Choir Program and we get 33% profit. YES YOU READ THAT RIGHT → so invite all your friends and family.
Be sure to mention LD Bell Choir at the Chipotle on Central by Jason’s Deli and Pennington Field.
2100 Airport Fwy
Unit 100
Bedford, TX 76022
Upcoming Dates
- Chipotle Fundraiser ~ Tuesday, January 12
- Ashley Days ~ Tue/Wed, January 12-13
- End of 3rd Six Weeks ~ Friday, January 15
- DBA Testing for Sophomores & Juniors ~ Friday, January 15
- No school - MLK Day - Monday, January 18
- Purchase Ads, Student Tributes, & Personal Notes for the Showtime program here - due January 29
- SHOWTIME 2021 ~ Fri/Sat, February 12-13
- Solo & Ensemble - Video Upload Window February 17-22
- Showtime Silent Auction will be ONLINE, details coming soon!
December 16, 2020 ~ Newsletter
Our VIRTUAL Winter Concert was a success!
A HUGE THANKS to Mr. Fife for recording and editing the video!!! Here is the link for you to share with friends and family. It’s a big file, so wait patiently as it downloads. *UPDATE - Here is a faster link - https://youtu.be/_AIighoR4zY
A HUGE THANKS to Mr. Fife for recording and editing the video!!! Here is the link for you to share with friends and family. It’s a big file, so wait patiently as it downloads. *UPDATE - Here is a faster link - https://youtu.be/_AIighoR4zY
A Delicious CHOIR FUNDRAISER Opportunity
Soulman's Bar-B-Que - December 16, 5-9pm
Read about it here!
Soulman's Bar-B-Que - December 16, 5-9pm
Read about it here!
All-State News
→ NEW DATES ←
AREA AUDITION SCHEDULE:
January 9 (10 AM) Audition window opens for Area candidates
January 13 (11:59 PM) Audition window closes
January 18 Results posted after noon
→ NEW DATES ←
AREA AUDITION SCHEDULE:
January 9 (10 AM) Audition window opens for Area candidates
January 13 (11:59 PM) Audition window closes
January 18 Results posted after noon
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Upcoming Dates No school for teacher inservice ~ December 17-18 Winter break ~ December 21 - January 1 No school for teacher inservice ~ January 4 End of 3rd six-weeks ~ January 15 |
November 20, 2020 ~ Newsletter
All Choirs are preparing for our Virtual Winter Concert
This concert will be recorded on Monday and Tuesday, December 7-8. JV Choirs will record during their classes. A Cappella, Choralier Men, and Bell System will also be recording from 5-7pm.
This concert will be recorded on Monday and Tuesday, December 7-8. JV Choirs will record during their classes. A Cappella, Choralier Men, and Bell System will also be recording from 5-7pm.
Our Fall Performances were a big hit!
Both the JV Choirs performances and A Cappella’s “I Dream a World” with band and orchestra were fantastic! If you have not had the chance to see it yet, ask your student for the video links posted in their Canvas Announcements!
Both the JV Choirs performances and A Cappella’s “I Dream a World” with band and orchestra were fantastic! If you have not had the chance to see it yet, ask your student for the video links posted in their Canvas Announcements!
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The CHOIR FUNDRAISER ended with a bang!
Thank you parents and way to go students! Special congratulations to the Bel Canto Ladies who won the class challenge! $4,794 raised Group Leaderboard: 1. A Cappella $3,158 ($63.16 per student) 2. Bel Canto Ladies $1050 ($70 per student) 3. Choralier Women $525 ($18.10 per student) 4. Main Page $60 (2 donations) 5. Choralier Men $1 (1 donations) Individual Leaderboard: Shelby Catron $575 (7 donations) Faith Hamilton $370 (9 donations) Amari Murray $365 (14 donations) Zoe Parks $335 (3 donations) Cindy Alvarez $300 (group donation) |
Upcoming Dates
- Thanksgiving break ~ November 23-27
- No school for teacher inservice ~ December 17-18
- Winter break ~ December 21 - January 1
- No school for teacher inservice ~ January 4
- End of 3rd six-weeks ~ January 15
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All-State News
PRE-AREA AUDITION Date: November 28 - December 7, 2020 Cuts Released: Saturday, November 28, 2020 at 10AM Student Recording Window: Saturday, November 28 - Tuesday, December 1 (11:59PM) Director Recording Quality Check and Student Re-Recording (as necessary) Window: Completed by 11:59PM Wednesday, December 2, 2020 Director Verification Window: Thursday, December 3rd - Friday, December 4th (11:59PM) Adjudication: Completed by 4:00PM Saturday, December 6, 2020 Results Posted: Saturday, December 5, 2020, by 7:00PM Dual Certification: Due Monday, December 22, 2020. Audition Material: SSAA - Les Papillons SSAA - Now Let Me Fly TTBB - Jaglied TTBB - I Will Be a Child of Peace SATB - Wie lieblich sind deine Wohnungen (TMEA states the cut could come from any section of this piece at this round and the next.) No Sight Reading SECOND ROUND ADVANCING - PLACEMENT Advance Placement 5 Treble per voice part to Area Region Choir (Chairs 1 - 36) 5 Tenor/Bass per voice part to Area Region Choir (Chairs 1 - 28) REGION WEEKEND Date: Saturday, December 12 Time: 10:00AM - 1:00PM Where: Zoom Who: All students who submit a second round audition are eligible to participate in the Region Clinic and Virtual Choir Clinician: Dr. Brandon Waddles, Wayne State University Description: 10:00AM-12:00PM - Area candidates will work with Dr. Waddles via Zoom. 12:00PM- 1:00 PM All region choir students will join for a Zoom rehearsal and Virtual Choir instructions. Detailed instructions will be sent soon. |
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November 7, 2020 ~ Newsletter
The JV Choirs are preparing for a Performance!
On Tuesday, November 10, the Choralier Women, Bel Canto Women, and the Choralier Men’s Choirs will be performing during their regular choir class periods to showcase what we’ve been working on this Tri. Virtual students are invited to come join us! Wear your choir shirt and nice jeans. We will record the performance!
On Tuesday, November 10, the Choralier Women, Bel Canto Women, and the Choralier Men’s Choirs will be performing during their regular choir class periods to showcase what we’ve been working on this Tri. Virtual students are invited to come join us! Wear your choir shirt and nice jeans. We will record the performance!
CHOIR FUNDRAISER ← click here to go to 99pledges
Only three days to go. Here are our current numbers:
Total $4,149
Group Leaderboard:
1. A Capella $2,793 (60 donations)
2. Bel Canto $770 (25 donations)
3. Choralier Women $525 (11 donations)
4. Main Page $60 (2 donations)
5. Choralier Men $1 (1 donations)
Individual Leaderboard
1. Shelby Catron $475 (6 donations)
2. Zoe Parks $335 (3 donations)
3. Cindy Alvarez $300 (group donation)
4. Faith Hamilton $290 (7 donations)
5. Chloe Leopold $270 (9 donations)
Only three days to go. Here are our current numbers:
Total $4,149
Group Leaderboard:
1. A Capella $2,793 (60 donations)
2. Bel Canto $770 (25 donations)
3. Choralier Women $525 (11 donations)
4. Main Page $60 (2 donations)
5. Choralier Men $1 (1 donations)
Individual Leaderboard
1. Shelby Catron $475 (6 donations)
2. Zoe Parks $335 (3 donations)
3. Cindy Alvarez $300 (group donation)
4. Faith Hamilton $290 (7 donations)
5. Chloe Leopold $270 (9 donations)
Upcoming Dates
- Final Exams: November 12 & 13
- 2nd Trimester Begins: November 16
All-State News
Important dates:
Monday, 11/9 - Sing off #3 due
Thursday, 11/12, 1:15-2:15pm ~ Girls Only Rehearsal
Friday, 11/13, 1:15-2:15pm ~ Boys Only Rehearsal
Tuesday, 11/17, 4-5pm ~ Rehearsal
Thursday, 11/19, 4-5pm ~ Rehearsal
Saturday, 11/28, 10am ~ CUTS RELEASED & Recording Window Opens
Wednesday, 12/2, 11:59pm ~ Recording Window Closes
Important dates:
Monday, 11/9 - Sing off #3 due
Thursday, 11/12, 1:15-2:15pm ~ Girls Only Rehearsal
Friday, 11/13, 1:15-2:15pm ~ Boys Only Rehearsal
Tuesday, 11/17, 4-5pm ~ Rehearsal
Thursday, 11/19, 4-5pm ~ Rehearsal
Saturday, 11/28, 10am ~ CUTS RELEASED & Recording Window Opens
Wednesday, 12/2, 11:59pm ~ Recording Window Closes
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A Cappella News
Quotes from A Cappella Induction on November 3 “Look around for just a second - these people around you all share the same love for music. This is our family and this is our home just because things look different this year doesn't mean we can’t still be a family and create amazing music.” ~ Logan D. “One primary notion that I find about this special group is devotion… a unique dedication that every single one of us shares… derived from the genuine connection we all have to music making.” ~ Lauryn W. “The power each individual holds is the foundation of how choir becomes a strong being… In unity, the power choir has to spread messages and bring joy into people’s lives is unbelievable. Unity is power. Unity is family. Unity is love.” ~ Laiba P. “Motivation allows us to come to class everyday and work on what really inspires and moves us, which is music. We can come together and focus on singing a beautiful piece we are passionate about. During this difficult and crazy time we must unite and check up on one another to help everyone not only stay motivated but have good mental health.” ~ Marissa J. “There’s no judgement, there’s no pressure, only people that deeply care about each and everyone of you and want to see you succeed.” ~ Lanai W. “I realized that this choir is far more than just a musical unit… we are a family.” ~ Maria W. |
October 23, 2020 ~ Newsletter
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CHOIR FUNDRAISER
Before the pandemic, fundraising for the choir program involved putting on a carwash and selling things like cookie dough and poinsettias. This year, we are pleased to be working with 99pledges.com, headed up by our own Choir Booster Board. All the money raised directly benefits the students!! There is no amount that is too small. Donations help pay for:
We launched the fundraiser on Wednesday and are already doing quite well. And the students are in a race of their own. Let's keep the momentum going!!! |
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Upcoming Dates
Next BHS Choir Council meeting
A Cappella News
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All-State News
CONGRATS TO OUR 26 STUDENTS WHO MADE IT TO ROUND 2
Important All-State Dates:
CONGRATS TO OUR 26 STUDENTS WHO MADE IT TO ROUND 2
- Soprano 1 Chair 3 - Maria Walker
- Soprano 1 Chair 3 - Jordan Riek
- Soprano 2 Chair 14 - Skyla Bollinger
- Alto 1 Chair 2 - Lauryn Walker
- Alto 1 Chair 6 - Linai White
- Alto 1 Chair 11 - Mariah Esquivel
- Alto 1 Chair 8 - Rachel Perry
- Alto 1 Chair 12 - Kyla Meyer
- Alto 1 Chair 16 - Laiba Piracha
- Alto 2 Chair 18 - Samantha Knox
- Tenor 1 Chair 1 - Mizan Mohammed
- Tenor 2 Chair 3 - Nathaniel Taylor
- Tenor 2 Chair 10 - Sebastian Cordero
- Tenor 2 Chair 12 - Mulopo Mulumba
- Tenor 2 Chair 17 - Alvin Garcia
- Bass 1 Chair 3 - Logan Dazer
- Bass 1 Chair 7 - Dante Sears
- Bass 1 Chair 8 - Javan Roth
- Bass 1 Chair 12 - Elijah Grigsby
- Bass 1 Chair 14 - Juan Huertas
- Bass 1 Chair 6 - Ryder Reeves
- Bass 1 Chair 10 - Connor Sturgeon
- Bass 1 Chair 11 - Kellan Thibodaux
- Bass 2 Chair 5 - Michael Binkley
- Bass 2 Chair 20 - Ethan Mullowney
- Bass 2 Chair 25 - Daniel Dunbar
Important All-State Dates:
- Monday, 10/26 ~ Sing off #1 due
- Tuesday, 10/27, 4-5pm ~ Rehearsal
- Wednesday, 10/28, 4-5pm ~ Boys Only Rehearsal
- Monday, 11/2 - Sing off #2 due
- Wednesday, 11/4, 4-5pm ~ Girls Only Rehearsal
- Thursday, 11/5, 4-5pm ~ Rehearsal
- Monday, 11/9 - Sing off #3 due
- Thursday, 11/12, 1:15-2:15pm ~ Girls Only Rehearsal
- Friday, 11/13, 1:15-2:15pm ~ Boys Only Rehearsal
- Tuesday, 11/17, 4-5pm ~ Rehearsal
- Thursday, 11/19, 4-5pm ~ Rehearsal
- Saturday, 11/28, 10am ~ CUTS RELEASED & Recording Window Opens
- Wednesday, 12/2, 11:59pm ~ Recording Window Closes
October 16, 2020 ~ Newsletter
All-State News
- Auditions are complete! We are so proud of everyone's hard work. We even had a live performance!
- Judging takes place over the weekend and we hope to know the results by Monday
Upcoming Dates
- PSAT for Sophomores: October 29
- Final Exams: November 12 & 13
BHS Choir Council meeting
- BHS Choir Council meeting: October 22 5-8pm virtual , Oct 27 at 5:00 - 6:00pm virtual - Please let Mrs A know if you cannot attend
A Cappella News
- A Cappella recording dates: October 29 and November 3
- A Cappella singing at football game: October 16 - arrive at 6:45pm wearing choir T-Shirt and nice jeans
- Both volleyball and football will be livestreamed this evening on our L. D. Bell Mascot Media app
Choir Fees
In case any of you are past due in your fees, here is a reminder of how to pay.
Payment Options:
PayPal via Charms
To pay online, please access the PayPal payment option in the FINANCES section of Charms menu. The School Code for Charms is 'LDBellHSChoir'. Enter the Student Area Password in the appropriate box.
To pay by Check or Cash
Send payment to school with your student in an envelope marked with their NAME and WHAT THE PAYMENT is for. Give the payment directly to Ms. Antinone or Ms. Lindberg to be placed into the Choir Safe.
Payments will be posted to your student's online Charms account within 7 days of collection and then a receipt for payment will be sent home with your student. You may access this information at www.charmsoffice.com.
In case any of you are past due in your fees, here is a reminder of how to pay.
- $40 Choir Fee — Due Wednesday, 10/7/2020
- $150 Bell System Fee — Due Wednesday, 10/7/2020
- $20 All-State Fee (for students NOT in Bell System) — Due Wednesday, 10/7/2020
Payment Options:
- PayPal via Charms - 3.65% transaction fee applies (go to https://www.charmsoffice.com/charms/parents.asp)
- Check payable to LD Bell Choir Booster Club - include student's name in Memo
- Cash
PayPal via Charms
To pay online, please access the PayPal payment option in the FINANCES section of Charms menu. The School Code for Charms is 'LDBellHSChoir'. Enter the Student Area Password in the appropriate box.
To pay by Check or Cash
Send payment to school with your student in an envelope marked with their NAME and WHAT THE PAYMENT is for. Give the payment directly to Ms. Antinone or Ms. Lindberg to be placed into the Choir Safe.
Payments will be posted to your student's online Charms account within 7 days of collection and then a receipt for payment will be sent home with your student. You may access this information at www.charmsoffice.com.
October 1st 2020 Newsletter
Choir Homecoming Nominees - Congratulations to Kellan Thibadoux and Maria Walker
CHOIR NEWS
This First Six-Weeks has been crazy to say the least! I am so proud of our LD Bell Choir Students. They are rolling with the punches… and they keep getting up to face each new day! They are an inspiration to me when I need it the most. It is especially challenging for our many students who are working hard to participate from home — and they are working SO hard! Y’all make me proud to be a part of this incredible BHS Choir Family. ❤️🎶
Choir Fees
T-Shirts are here!! Once your choir fee is paid, we are distributing those during your choir class.
A Cappella Choir News — This choir is singing the National Anthem at Friday’s Homecoming Football Game, 10/2
All-State News
BHS Choir Council News
—-> JV Students, cast your VOTE NOW for your class representative! Your ballot is in your Canvas Module for this week.
Council Meetings will be held on Tuesdays @ 5pm via Google Meet
This year’s officers are:
ELECTED OFFICERS
Logan Dazer - President
Kyla Meyer - Vice President
Maria Walker - Secretary/Librarian
Gillian Higgins - Secretary/Librarian
Sami Knox - Historian
STUDENT DIRECTOR
Jordan Riek - Student Director
A Cappella SECTION LEADERS
Marissa Jones - S1 section leader
Laiba Piracha - S2 section leader
Lauryn Walker - A1 section leader
Autumn Payne - A2 section leader
Mizan Mohammed - T1 section leader
Nate Taylor - T2 section leader
Logan Dazer - B1 section leader
Michael Binkley - B2 section leader
Bell System DANCE CAPTAINS
Maria Walker - Dance Captain
Linai White - Dance Captain
Michael Binkley - Dance Captain
Kellan Thibodaux - Dance Captain
Bell System WARDENS
Lauryn Walker - Bell System Warden
Damon Willett - Bell System Warden
JV CANDIDATES - 2 from each choir will be chosen pending election results
Ariana Scott - Choralier Women
Keaton Woodruff - Choralier Women
Jenny Cotton - Choralier Women
Lia Thibodaux - Choralier Women
Trinity Cave - Bel Canto
Nadia Quaye - Bel Canto
Logan Osborn - Bel Canto
Lorena Cardenas - Bel Canto
Connor Sturgeon - Choralier Men
Jason McCain - Choralier Men
Isaac Valdez - Choralier Men
Elijah Grigsby - Choralier Men
Tyler Kumm - Choralier Men
Dante Sears - Choralier Men
Ryder Reeves - Choralier Men
The Choir Booster Club needs your help
All State 2020 is the week of Oct 12-16th. The Booster Club is asking for donations of water, cheese crackers, hard candy and a few other items to help fill the All State Goodie Bag each participant gets in preparation of, and for the day of the competition. Please log into Charms and click on the Volunteer tab to see what is available for donation and to sign up. We are collecting donations in the choir room through October 7th.
Click here to sign up!
If you have any questions please contact Tracey Dazer at traceysmail@charter.net
Thank you!
The Choirs of LD Bell Booster Club
CHOIR NEWS
This First Six-Weeks has been crazy to say the least! I am so proud of our LD Bell Choir Students. They are rolling with the punches… and they keep getting up to face each new day! They are an inspiration to me when I need it the most. It is especially challenging for our many students who are working hard to participate from home — and they are working SO hard! Y’all make me proud to be a part of this incredible BHS Choir Family. ❤️🎶
Choir Fees
T-Shirts are here!! Once your choir fee is paid, we are distributing those during your choir class.
- $40 Choir Fee — Due Wednesday, 10/7/2020
- $150 Bell System Fee — Due Wednesday, 10/7/2020
- $20 All-State Fee (for students NOT in Bell System) — Due Wednesday, 10/7/2020
A Cappella Choir News — This choir is singing the National Anthem at Friday’s Homecoming Football Game, 10/2
- Meet at 6:15pm — meeting place is TBA in Pennington Field
- Game at 7:00pm
- Wear nice jeans and NEW choir T-shirt
- We are NOT staying — if you want to stay you must have a ticket to the game which must be purchased online in advance
All-State News
- Cuts Party — Saturday 10/10, 10am-12noon @ Bell Auditorium
- Mock Performance for parents after the cuts party @ Noon — outside in the student parking lot near the tennis courts
- Recording Day — Monday 10/12, 10am-12noon @ Bell Auditorium. Enter at the blue dumpster doors
BHS Choir Council News
—-> JV Students, cast your VOTE NOW for your class representative! Your ballot is in your Canvas Module for this week.
Council Meetings will be held on Tuesdays @ 5pm via Google Meet
This year’s officers are:
ELECTED OFFICERS
Logan Dazer - President
Kyla Meyer - Vice President
Maria Walker - Secretary/Librarian
Gillian Higgins - Secretary/Librarian
Sami Knox - Historian
STUDENT DIRECTOR
Jordan Riek - Student Director
A Cappella SECTION LEADERS
Marissa Jones - S1 section leader
Laiba Piracha - S2 section leader
Lauryn Walker - A1 section leader
Autumn Payne - A2 section leader
Mizan Mohammed - T1 section leader
Nate Taylor - T2 section leader
Logan Dazer - B1 section leader
Michael Binkley - B2 section leader
Bell System DANCE CAPTAINS
Maria Walker - Dance Captain
Linai White - Dance Captain
Michael Binkley - Dance Captain
Kellan Thibodaux - Dance Captain
Bell System WARDENS
Lauryn Walker - Bell System Warden
Damon Willett - Bell System Warden
JV CANDIDATES - 2 from each choir will be chosen pending election results
Ariana Scott - Choralier Women
Keaton Woodruff - Choralier Women
Jenny Cotton - Choralier Women
Lia Thibodaux - Choralier Women
Trinity Cave - Bel Canto
Nadia Quaye - Bel Canto
Logan Osborn - Bel Canto
Lorena Cardenas - Bel Canto
Connor Sturgeon - Choralier Men
Jason McCain - Choralier Men
Isaac Valdez - Choralier Men
Elijah Grigsby - Choralier Men
Tyler Kumm - Choralier Men
Dante Sears - Choralier Men
Ryder Reeves - Choralier Men
The Choir Booster Club needs your help
All State 2020 is the week of Oct 12-16th. The Booster Club is asking for donations of water, cheese crackers, hard candy and a few other items to help fill the All State Goodie Bag each participant gets in preparation of, and for the day of the competition. Please log into Charms and click on the Volunteer tab to see what is available for donation and to sign up. We are collecting donations in the choir room through October 7th.
Click here to sign up!
If you have any questions please contact Tracey Dazer at traceysmail@charter.net
Thank you!
The Choirs of LD Bell Booster Club
September 4th, 2020 Newsletter
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Traditional School begins on Tuesday, September 8, 2020!
Mrs. A and I are thrilled that we will finally be meeting some of you face-to-face in just a few short days. Whether you are coming back face-to-face (f2f) or remaining online-only (OLO), here are some things that you need to know. |
1 - We will be using Canvas all year.
Both f2f and OLO students will continue to use computers for choir. Traditional students must bring a fully-charged computer to school each day. We highly suggest bringing your charger too. If you are in need of a computer with a working camera and microphone, the school still has several available.
2 - We will be wearing masks at all times while at Bell High School.
You must have your mask on to enter the building. If you have more than one mask available, stash an extra one in your backpack for the days you might forget.
3 - We will be singing with both masks and face shields in choir.
We are supplying every choir student with a face shield. There will be a 30-minute block of singing time when all choir members will wear their face shield over their mask in keeping with CDC guidelines for singers. These shields break down into 2 pieces and can be stored (sort of) in their choir music binder.
4 - Every choir member will receive a music binder!
Traditional students will receive their folders in class on Tuesday. Virtual students may come to the school on Wednesday, September 9, between 4:15-5:00 pm for a drive-thru pick-up event. Mrs. A and I will be set up near the blue dumpsters by the band hall for our OLO students to swing by and pick up their music. Be sure to wear a mask and roll down your window!
5 - Choir is a participation class!
Each student will receive a daily grade of 20 points for participation in choir, for a total of 100 points per week.
For traditional learners, this means you must not forget your music binder, mask, face shield, or computer. All of these items will go home with you every day and must come back with you the following day. If a choir member does not have the required mask and shield, they will not be allowed to sing and thus cannot receive points for participation. If you do not have your computer, you will not be able to do your computer assignments such as SmartMusic and Canvas.
For virtual learners, we need to see you participating in our online class. That means your video is on, there is light on your face, your microphone is enabled, and you are following the same directions as the in-person class. ie - When we stand, you stand, etc. If we cannot see you engaging in learning, you cannot receive points for participation.
*NOTE - if your device does not have a working microphone or camera, please contact the school!
6 - Virtual Choir Students ARE INVITED to come to campus for your choir class.
Only water is allowed in choir - and you will certainly need to hydrate! The public drinking fountains are turned off and vending machines are empty.
Both f2f and OLO students will continue to use computers for choir. Traditional students must bring a fully-charged computer to school each day. We highly suggest bringing your charger too. If you are in need of a computer with a working camera and microphone, the school still has several available.
2 - We will be wearing masks at all times while at Bell High School.
You must have your mask on to enter the building. If you have more than one mask available, stash an extra one in your backpack for the days you might forget.
3 - We will be singing with both masks and face shields in choir.
We are supplying every choir student with a face shield. There will be a 30-minute block of singing time when all choir members will wear their face shield over their mask in keeping with CDC guidelines for singers. These shields break down into 2 pieces and can be stored (sort of) in their choir music binder.
4 - Every choir member will receive a music binder!
Traditional students will receive their folders in class on Tuesday. Virtual students may come to the school on Wednesday, September 9, between 4:15-5:00 pm for a drive-thru pick-up event. Mrs. A and I will be set up near the blue dumpsters by the band hall for our OLO students to swing by and pick up their music. Be sure to wear a mask and roll down your window!
5 - Choir is a participation class!
Each student will receive a daily grade of 20 points for participation in choir, for a total of 100 points per week.
For traditional learners, this means you must not forget your music binder, mask, face shield, or computer. All of these items will go home with you every day and must come back with you the following day. If a choir member does not have the required mask and shield, they will not be allowed to sing and thus cannot receive points for participation. If you do not have your computer, you will not be able to do your computer assignments such as SmartMusic and Canvas.
For virtual learners, we need to see you participating in our online class. That means your video is on, there is light on your face, your microphone is enabled, and you are following the same directions as the in-person class. ie - When we stand, you stand, etc. If we cannot see you engaging in learning, you cannot receive points for participation.
*NOTE - if your device does not have a working microphone or camera, please contact the school!
6 - Virtual Choir Students ARE INVITED to come to campus for your choir class.
- Beginning September 8, Bell System OLO members are invited to attend during 5th period.
- All other choir OLO choir members are invited to attend during their choir class beginning September 14. More info to follow.
Only water is allowed in choir - and you will certainly need to hydrate! The public drinking fountains are turned off and vending machines are empty.
Online Learning will continue for virtual students using Google Meet!
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May 1st, 2020 Newsletter
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CONGRATULATIONS MRS. LINDBERG!
We are very pleased to announce that Mrs. Lindberg will be returning as the BHS assistant choir director. This was the plan all along, but we are thrilled to sign the paperwork and make it “official.” Mrs. Lindberg has settled in at Bell so easily, it is hard to imagine choir without her! We are looking forward to a FULL year with you! |
CHOIR BANQUET
SAVE THE DATE: Online Choir Banquet ~ Friday, May 15 at 7:00pm. The choir officers are planning an online banquet. They are hoping for a hybrid live and linked platform. Stay tuned for more information. And YES! You should plan to wear a “banquet worthy” outfit!
SAVE THE DATE: Online Choir Banquet ~ Friday, May 15 at 7:00pm. The choir officers are planning an online banquet. They are hoping for a hybrid live and linked platform. Stay tuned for more information. And YES! You should plan to wear a “banquet worthy” outfit!
CHICAGO UPDATE
Chicago update - no news - Our tour company is working diligently on recouping any funds they can on our behalf. We understand the timeline may stretch into months, if ever, before we see any refunds. Please be sure we have good contact information for you. We will be updating periodically throughout the summer.
Chicago update - no news - Our tour company is working diligently on recouping any funds they can on our behalf. We understand the timeline may stretch into months, if ever, before we see any refunds. Please be sure we have good contact information for you. We will be updating periodically throughout the summer.
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BELL SYSTEM AUDITIONS
Bell System Auditions: These will be virtual auditions this year. All information is being distributed via the BAND app. Here is the link to join BAND - https://band.us/n/aaa73dw9E7tbm There are four parts to the audition: 1-Singing Video, 2-Dancing Video, 3-Sight Reading Test, and 4-Google Form Audition Application. Videos will be uploaded using the FLIPGRID app. (The invite link to join Flipgrid is in BAND.) The window to upload your videos is May 4-7. |
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A CAPPELLA AUDITIONS
A Cappella Auditions - TBA The directors are working on a plan for A Cappella auditions for next year. Stay tuned.
A Cappella Auditions - TBA The directors are working on a plan for A Cappella auditions for next year. Stay tuned.
UNIFORM RETURN
Return of Uniforms - The district is working on a plan for uniform return. Please stay tuned for more information. In the meantime, please locate all parts of your uniform(s) so you’ll be ready!
Return of Uniforms - The district is working on a plan for uniform return. Please stay tuned for more information. In the meantime, please locate all parts of your uniform(s) so you’ll be ready!
OPTIONAL WEEKLY MEETINGS
These meetings are now held on “Google Meet” which is located right in Google Classroom!
These meetings are now held on “Google Meet” which is located right in Google Classroom!
- Choralier Women - (1st and 2nd period Girls) 2pm on Monday
- Choralier Men - (2nd period Boys) 2pm on Thursdays
- A Cappella - B Lunch in the choir room - 12:00 noon on Wednesdays
- Music Theory Club - ALL are welcome - 2pm on Tuesdays
- Sight Reading Club - ALL are welcome - 2pm on Fridays
ALL-STATE CAMPS UPDATE ~ current as of 5/1/2020
All-State Music will not be available until June 1, 2020
Some of our voice teachers may be teaching through the summer. This is a great way to get a head start on your All-State music. Stay tuned for updates.
All-State Music will not be available until June 1, 2020
- UTA All-State Camp - cancelled
- The UTA One Last Look is a one-day camp still planning to take place in September. The cost of this camp is $25.
- https://www.allstatechoircamp.org/one-last-look
- TCU All-State Camp - cancelled
- Texas Tech All-State Camp - currently still open for our All-State Choir Camp (June 23-27, 2020)
- UNT All-State Camp - cancelled
- UTSA All-State Camp - Our summer 2020 camps are currently scheduled to proceed as planned.
- Baylor All-State Camp - cancelled
- SHSU All-State Camp - cancelled
- SFA All-State Camp - cancelled
- Texas State All-State Camp - Camp is proceeding as scheduled until further notice. (03/26/2020)
- TAMU All-State Camp - cancelled
- Tarleton State All-State Camp - canceled all camps for the month of June.
- They have converted their scheduled choir camps to virtual camps in July
- Time/date and price information TBA
Some of our voice teachers may be teaching through the summer. This is a great way to get a head start on your All-State music. Stay tuned for updates.
3.3.20 Newsletter
TRIP MEETING TONIGHT!
Tuesday, March 3 @ 7pm in the Auditorium
All students going on trip must attend with a parent/guardian.
Spring Tri Has Begun!
Theory Club begins Tuesday.
March Madness Bracket reveal in class on Wednesday.
Sightreading Club begins Friday.
Stay tuned for more info!
Theory Club begins Tuesday.
March Madness Bracket reveal in class on Wednesday.
Sightreading Club begins Friday.
Stay tuned for more info!
UIL Rehearsal Schedule for JV Women & All Men
Remaining Required After-School Rehearsals, 4-6pm
UIL Clinics for All Men & Varsity Women
Monday, March 23
Remaining Required After-School Rehearsals, 4-6pm
- Wednesday, 3/18
- Friday, 4/3
- Monday, 4/6
- Monday, 4/13
UIL Clinics for All Men & Varsity Women
Monday, March 23
- 4-515 All Men
- 515-630 Varsity Women
2.19.20 Newsletter
SOLO & ENSEMBLE CONTEST
Monday, February 24, 5-9pm
Check the choir room for your time!
Monday, February 24, 5-9pm
Check the choir room for your time!
UIL Rehearsal Schedule for JV Women & All Men
Required After-School Rehearsals, 4-6pm
Required After-School Rehearsals, 4-6pm
- Wednesday, 2/26
- Monday, 3/2
- Wednesday, 3/18
- Friday, 4/3
- Monday, 4/6
- Monday, 4/13
FOR ALL CHOIRS:
Please take note of the following. We won't know our exact days and times until closer to contest, but for now, make sure you have these blocked off in your calendar!
Pre-UIL
Tuesday, 4/7, 5-9pm @ Trinity HS
UIL
Wed-Fri,4/15-4/17, 8am-5pm @ Trinity HS
Please take note of the following. We won't know our exact days and times until closer to contest, but for now, make sure you have these blocked off in your calendar!
Pre-UIL
Tuesday, 4/7, 5-9pm @ Trinity HS
- NV Women, time TBD
- NV Mixed, time TBD
- V Men, time TBD
- V Mixed, time TBD
- V Women, time TBD
UIL
Wed-Fri,4/15-4/17, 8am-5pm @ Trinity HS
- NV Women, day & time TBD
- NV Mixed, day & time TBD
- V Men, day & time TBD
- V Mixed, day & time TBD
- V Women, day & time TBD
1.29.20 UPDATE
HELP WANTED!
Hey choir family! SHOWTIME! 2020 is two days away and we are still in need of some volunteers. Can you help us out for one or more these slots?
Ushers 1/31 - click here
Ushers 2/1 - click here
General Volunteers 2/1 - click here
Hey choir family! SHOWTIME! 2020 is two days away and we are still in need of some volunteers. Can you help us out for one or more these slots?
Ushers 1/31 - click here
Ushers 2/1 - click here
General Volunteers 2/1 - click here
1.24.20 Newsletter
Thank you so much for all the Ad Sales that you did! We are so grateful to you for getting our community involved. We couldn’t do what we do without it.
Be sure to check our Facebook page daily to see items that have been donated for the Silent Auction. Please consider sharing on your own Facebook page!
SHOWTIME! VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Baked Goods Donations - click here
Ushers - click here
Showtime Volunteers - click here
Baked Goods Donations - click here
Ushers - click here
Showtime Volunteers - click here
THIS WEEK
- SHOWTIME! Schedule for All Choirs
- TUESDAY, January 28, 4-7pm
- THURSDAY, January 30, 5:30-9pm — DRESS REHEARSAL
- FRIDAY, January 31, 6:15 call time — SHOWTIME! 2020, 7pm
- SATURDAY, February 1, 6:15 call time — SHOWTIME! 2020, 7pm
BELL SYSTEM SHOWTIME! SCHEDULE
- SATURDAY, January 25, 12-5pm
- SUNDAY, January 26, 2-5pm
- MONDAY, January 27, 4-9pm
- TUESDAY, January 28, 4-9pm
- THURSDAY, January 30, 4-9pm — DRESS REHEARSAL
- FRIDAY, January 31, 4pm — SHOWTIME! 2020, 7pm
- SATURDAY, February 1, 4pm — SHOWTIME! 2020, 7pm
UPCOMING EVENTS
- FINAL Trip Payment #6 due — Tuesday, February 11
- TRIP Room Assignments due — Tuesday, February 11
- Solo & Ensemble Recital — Thursday evening, February 18
- Solo & Ensemble — Monday evening, February 24
1.11.20 Newsletter
THIS WEEK
- SATURDAY, January 11 — All State Area Auditions (Representing LD Bell Choirs: Lyra Ehninger & Lauryn Walker)
- THURSDAY, January 16 — Bell System Premiere, 7pm, LD Bell Auditorium
- FRIDAY, January 17 — Last day to order SHOWTIME! Ads (http://bit.ly/Showtime2020) More details below
- FRIDAY, January 17 — Half Day
- MONDAY, January 20 — NO SCHOOL
UPCOMING EVENTS
- Trip Payment #5 due — Wednesday, January 22
- SHOWTIME! Schedule for All Choirs
- TUESDAY, January 28, 4-7pm
- THURSDAY, January 30, 5:30-9pm — DRESS REHEARSAL
- FRIDAY, January 31, 6:15 call time — SHOWTIME! 2020, 7pm
- SATURDAY, February 1, 6:15 call time — SHOWTIME! 2020, 7pm
- Solo & Ensemble Recital — Thursday evening, February 18
- Solo & Ensemble — Monday evening, February 24
REMINDERS
- If you’re going to Chicago, make sure your Trip Contract is turned in!
- SHOWTIME! 2020 Ad Sales
- Hoodies available for purchase — $25
- Practice your song for Solo & Ensemble
LD Bell Choir Headlines!
SHOWTIME! 2020 ticket sales are OPEN OPEN OPEN!
Follow this link to purchase both RESERVED and GENERAL ADMISSION seating –
https://ldbellchoir.seatyourself.biz
Our goal is to STUFF the auditorium to cheer on these hard-working students and amazing directors. They have worked tirelessly, completely dedicated to creating a show that will knock your socks off. We know we can ‘pack the house’ with your help, teamwork makes it possible! Feel free to share BOTH the link to purchase tickets AND attached program flyer anywhere and everywhere you can. Social media, mass email/text, church, neighborhood Facebook page, YOUR Facebook page (don’t forget to set the post to ‘public’ & ask your friends to share it too!) and more! Help us spread the word about these performances. It NEVER disappoints. It is a spectacular night of musical entertainment, well worth the minimal admission cost. The people you bring or invite will thank you later, it happens every time!
HELP NEEDED, please:
SHOWTIME! is one of the biggest events of the year for the choir. In conjunction with the concert, the Choir Booster Club hosts a Silent Auction and Dessert Bar. Donations of WATER, DESSERTS and VOLUNTEERS are needed. We will be sending out a request via CHARMS next week.
ADS, STUDENT TRIBUTES and PERSONAL NOTES for SHOWTIME! PROGRAM
Don’t FORGET, there is only ONE more week for personal/business ADS and ‘shoutouts’!
All submissions are due Next Friday, January 17th, don’t miss out – act now.
$10 Budget friendly SHOUTOUTS are a GREAT way to sprinkle some love on a great voice teacher, director, choir leader, incredible parent/grandparent/sibling, etc. The possibilities are endless! At ONLY $10 for these TEXT ONLY blurbs, take advantage and shower compliments all around!
The same form is used for businesses and personal ads so don’t be thrown off by the word ‘advertisers’ on the form – simply input your personal contact information IF creating a personal ad for a choir student.
1. TAKE action NOW – deadline is Friday, Jan 17th!!!! That’s next week!
2. Follow the link http://bit.ly/Showtime2020
3. Fill in your contact information (DON’T FORGET TO INCLUDE A CHOIR STUDENT NAME SO HE/SHE CAN RECEIVE 10% OF YOUR AD SALES TOTAL!!!!)
4. Select a price/size for your ad
5. Enter credit card information
6. Upload any pictures you want included in your ad (can be any number you choose, keep the size of your ad in mind as you consider this option)
7. Enter any message you’d like included in your ad
8. Indicate whether you’d like email confirmation of the ad created using materials you uploaded and wording you included, you will be AMAZED by the professional quality!
9. DON’T FORGET TO CLICK CHECKOUT!
You can view last year’s program here: http://pubhtml5.com/sfhr/dhtr
Our publisher does an amazing job and the program is a treasured keepsake for choir families!
Questions always welcome, thank you for your support of this spectacular event! We are SO excited!
Alicia Binkley & Jennifer Jones
LD Bell Choir Boosters
(817) 282-2551 x7386
SHOWTIME! 2020 ticket sales are OPEN OPEN OPEN!
Follow this link to purchase both RESERVED and GENERAL ADMISSION seating –
https://ldbellchoir.seatyourself.biz
Our goal is to STUFF the auditorium to cheer on these hard-working students and amazing directors. They have worked tirelessly, completely dedicated to creating a show that will knock your socks off. We know we can ‘pack the house’ with your help, teamwork makes it possible! Feel free to share BOTH the link to purchase tickets AND attached program flyer anywhere and everywhere you can. Social media, mass email/text, church, neighborhood Facebook page, YOUR Facebook page (don’t forget to set the post to ‘public’ & ask your friends to share it too!) and more! Help us spread the word about these performances. It NEVER disappoints. It is a spectacular night of musical entertainment, well worth the minimal admission cost. The people you bring or invite will thank you later, it happens every time!
HELP NEEDED, please:
SHOWTIME! is one of the biggest events of the year for the choir. In conjunction with the concert, the Choir Booster Club hosts a Silent Auction and Dessert Bar. Donations of WATER, DESSERTS and VOLUNTEERS are needed. We will be sending out a request via CHARMS next week.
ADS, STUDENT TRIBUTES and PERSONAL NOTES for SHOWTIME! PROGRAM
Don’t FORGET, there is only ONE more week for personal/business ADS and ‘shoutouts’!
All submissions are due Next Friday, January 17th, don’t miss out – act now.
$10 Budget friendly SHOUTOUTS are a GREAT way to sprinkle some love on a great voice teacher, director, choir leader, incredible parent/grandparent/sibling, etc. The possibilities are endless! At ONLY $10 for these TEXT ONLY blurbs, take advantage and shower compliments all around!
The same form is used for businesses and personal ads so don’t be thrown off by the word ‘advertisers’ on the form – simply input your personal contact information IF creating a personal ad for a choir student.
1. TAKE action NOW – deadline is Friday, Jan 17th!!!! That’s next week!
2. Follow the link http://bit.ly/Showtime2020
3. Fill in your contact information (DON’T FORGET TO INCLUDE A CHOIR STUDENT NAME SO HE/SHE CAN RECEIVE 10% OF YOUR AD SALES TOTAL!!!!)
4. Select a price/size for your ad
5. Enter credit card information
6. Upload any pictures you want included in your ad (can be any number you choose, keep the size of your ad in mind as you consider this option)
7. Enter any message you’d like included in your ad
8. Indicate whether you’d like email confirmation of the ad created using materials you uploaded and wording you included, you will be AMAZED by the professional quality!
9. DON’T FORGET TO CLICK CHECKOUT!
You can view last year’s program here: http://pubhtml5.com/sfhr/dhtr
Our publisher does an amazing job and the program is a treasured keepsake for choir families!
Questions always welcome, thank you for your support of this spectacular event! We are SO excited!
Alicia Binkley & Jennifer Jones
LD Bell Choir Boosters
(817) 282-2551 x7386
12.21.19 Newsletter
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WOW — December has flown by! The Winter Concert was incredible, the Craft Fair was a huge success, we had FIVE FANTASTIC Voice Studio Recitals, the Holiday Breakfast was yummy, and Bell System had a whirlwind 24 performances!
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WINTER BREAK
December 9 thru January 3
We wish you & yours the very happiest of holidays!
~Mrs. A and Mrs. L
December 9 thru January 3
We wish you & yours the very happiest of holidays!
~Mrs. A and Mrs. L
Things to do over the break:
- Eat
- Sleep
- Sing loudly for all to hear
- Play games
- Enjoy your family
- Enjoy your friends
- Celebrate the Season
- Practice your Solo & Ensemble song
- MOST IMPORTANT —> Dry clean your choir uniform!
CHOIR NEW YEAR!
- SATURDAY, January 4, 9am - 4pm — Bell System rehearsal with Ashley
- MONDAY, January 6 — School is back in session
- TUESDAY, January 7 — Group Picture Day. Bring your full uniform to school.
UPCOMING EVENTS
- SHOWTIME! 2020 — Friday 1/31 and Saturday 2/1, 7pm
- Solo & Ensemble Recital — Thursday, February 18
- Solo & Ensemble — Monday, February 24
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12.6.19 Newsletter
HELP --> We still need chips and water donations for the craft fair tomorrow!!
(click here to let us know you can help)
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WINTER CONCERT INFO:
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There is still time
to order your
CHOIR HOODIES!
On sale now for $25!
Last day to order is
Thursday, 12 December 2019.
Click here to order today!
to order your
CHOIR HOODIES!
On sale now for $25!
Last day to order is
Thursday, 12 December 2019.
Click here to order today!
THIS WEEK
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UPCOMING EVENTS
TUESDAY 12/17 - Holiday Breakfast in the choir room, 7:30am TUESDAY 12/17 - Voice Studio Recitals, check with your teacher for your time WEDNESDAY 12/18 - Trip Payment #4 due WINTER BREAK - Thur 12/9 - Fri 1/3 SHOWTIME! 2020 - Fri 1/31 and Sat 2/1, 7pm |
11.22.19 Newsletter
*Note from the web design team: We heard there was a technical glitch last week... So if you missed the link for last weeks newsletter, keep scrolling!
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UPCOMING CONCERTS
All Choirs - Monday, December 9, 7pm (Call Time 6:15) A Cappella - Wednesday, December 4, 7pm (Call Time 6:30) Bell System - December is quite busy, see schedule below! |
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CHOIR HOODIES!
On sale now for $25! Last day to order is Thursday, 12 December 2019. Click here to order today! |
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THIS WEEK
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Winter TRI has begun!
That means it is time to start thinking about SHOWTIME 2020, held on Friday, January 31 and Saturday, February 1. Here is an opportunity to get involved starting now:
Dear Choir Families,
Each year during our biggest concert, Showtime, the choir hosts a Silent Auction to raise funds for The Choirs of L.D. Bell. This school year the auction will be held on Saturday, February 1st, 2020.
We need your help! If you own a business, work for one, or know someone connected to an organization that can donate items or services for the auction, please consider partnering with us to include those items in the auction. We would love donations from places like...
Your favorite:
Restaurants,
Bakeries,
Nail Salons,
Yoga Studio,
Retail Shops,
and more.
We are also hoping to include travel themed baskets in the auction from:
Hotels,
Restaurants, and
Entertainment Venues within and outside of the DFW area.
During previous years, we have also had several choir families donate homemade LD Bell Choir themed quilts, pillows, tote bags, jewelry, signs, and more. These are always beloved and highly sought after items. So if you have sewing or crafting skills, please consider donating your time to create items for the auction.
If you are willing to help, have any ideas, or connections to individuals or organizations that might be willing to donate, please contact one of the silent auction co-chairs to let them know how to obtain the items.
All contributors to the silent auction will receive 2 free tickets to Showtime and recognition in the Showtime concert program.
Thank you in advance for your help!
Silent Auction Co-Chairs:
Jennifer Jones and Alicia Binkley
That means it is time to start thinking about SHOWTIME 2020, held on Friday, January 31 and Saturday, February 1. Here is an opportunity to get involved starting now:
Dear Choir Families,
Each year during our biggest concert, Showtime, the choir hosts a Silent Auction to raise funds for The Choirs of L.D. Bell. This school year the auction will be held on Saturday, February 1st, 2020.
We need your help! If you own a business, work for one, or know someone connected to an organization that can donate items or services for the auction, please consider partnering with us to include those items in the auction. We would love donations from places like...
Your favorite:
Restaurants,
Bakeries,
Nail Salons,
Yoga Studio,
Retail Shops,
and more.
We are also hoping to include travel themed baskets in the auction from:
Hotels,
Restaurants, and
Entertainment Venues within and outside of the DFW area.
During previous years, we have also had several choir families donate homemade LD Bell Choir themed quilts, pillows, tote bags, jewelry, signs, and more. These are always beloved and highly sought after items. So if you have sewing or crafting skills, please consider donating your time to create items for the auction.
If you are willing to help, have any ideas, or connections to individuals or organizations that might be willing to donate, please contact one of the silent auction co-chairs to let them know how to obtain the items.
All contributors to the silent auction will receive 2 free tickets to Showtime and recognition in the Showtime concert program.
Thank you in advance for your help!
Silent Auction Co-Chairs:
Jennifer Jones and Alicia Binkley
11.16.19 Newsletter
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THIS WEEK
- TUESDAY 11/19 - All State Round 3 (Pre-Area) Auditions, 4-8pm @ Carroll SENIOR High School, 1501 W. Southlake Blvd Southlake, TX 76092
- WEDNESDAY 11/20 - Trip Payment #3 Due
- THURSDAY 11/21 - JV Choirs After-School Rehearsal, 4-5:30pm (men dismissed at 5pm)
- THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY: Mon 11/25 - Fri 11/29
UPCOMING EVENTS
- A Cappella Rehearsal with Orchestra - Mon 12/2, 4-6pm
- Solo Auditions for Winter Concert - Tue 12/3, 4pm
- A Cappella performs with the Orchestra - Wed 12/4, 7pm
- LD Bell hosts Bedford JH Choir Concert - Thur 12/5, 7pm
- Winter Concert Dress Rehearsal - Fri 12/6, 4-7pm
- LD Bell HS Craft Fair - Sat 12/7
- Winter Choir Concert - Mon 12/9, 7pm
Winter TRI begins Monday!
That means it is time to start thinking about SHOWTIME 2020, held on Friday, January 31 and Saturday, February 1. Here is an opportunity to get involved starting now:
Dear Choir Families,
Each year during our biggest concert, Showtime, the choir hosts a Silent Auction to raise funds for The Choirs of L.D. Bell. This school year the auction will be held on Saturday, February 1st, 2020.
We need your help! If you own a business, work for one, or know someone connected to an organization that can donate items or services for the auction, please consider partnering with us to include those items in the auction. We would love donations from places like...
Your favorite:
Restaurants,
Bakeries,
Nail Salons,
Yoga Studio,
Retail Shops,
and more.
We are also hoping to include travel themed baskets in the auction from:
Hotels,
Restaurants, and
Entertainment Venues within and outside of the DFW area.
During previous years, we have also had several choir families donate homemade LD Bell Choir themed quilts, pillows, tote bags, jewelry, signs, and more. These are always beloved and highly sought after items. So if you have sewing or crafting skills, please consider donating your time to create items for the auction.
If you are willing to help, have any ideas, or connections to individuals or organizations that might be willing to donate, please contact one of the silent auction co-chairs to let them know how to obtain the items.
All contributors to the silent auction will receive 2 free tickets to Showtime and recognition in the Showtime concert program.
Thank you in advance for your help!
Silent Auction Co-Chairs:
Jennifer Jones and Alicia Binkley
That means it is time to start thinking about SHOWTIME 2020, held on Friday, January 31 and Saturday, February 1. Here is an opportunity to get involved starting now:
Dear Choir Families,
Each year during our biggest concert, Showtime, the choir hosts a Silent Auction to raise funds for The Choirs of L.D. Bell. This school year the auction will be held on Saturday, February 1st, 2020.
We need your help! If you own a business, work for one, or know someone connected to an organization that can donate items or services for the auction, please consider partnering with us to include those items in the auction. We would love donations from places like...
Your favorite:
Restaurants,
Bakeries,
Nail Salons,
Yoga Studio,
Retail Shops,
and more.
We are also hoping to include travel themed baskets in the auction from:
Hotels,
Restaurants, and
Entertainment Venues within and outside of the DFW area.
During previous years, we have also had several choir families donate homemade LD Bell Choir themed quilts, pillows, tote bags, jewelry, signs, and more. These are always beloved and highly sought after items. So if you have sewing or crafting skills, please consider donating your time to create items for the auction.
If you are willing to help, have any ideas, or connections to individuals or organizations that might be willing to donate, please contact one of the silent auction co-chairs to let them know how to obtain the items.
All contributors to the silent auction will receive 2 free tickets to Showtime and recognition in the Showtime concert program.
Thank you in advance for your help!
Silent Auction Co-Chairs:
Jennifer Jones and Alicia Binkley
11.8.19 Newsletter
9/10 Honor Choir
Region Mixed Choir
Region Treble Choir
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REGION WEEKEND FUN!
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THIS COMING WEEK:
FINALS on Thursday and Friday
All State Happenings:
Tuesday, Nov. 12,
4-5pm Men’s Rehearsal
4-5pm Soprano & Alto Master Classes
Thursday, Nov. 14,
2-3pm Bass Master Class
3-4pm Tenor Master Class
Friday, Nov. 15,
1-3pm All State Mock Auditions
FINALS on Thursday and Friday
All State Happenings:
Tuesday, Nov. 12,
4-5pm Men’s Rehearsal
4-5pm Soprano & Alto Master Classes
Thursday, Nov. 14,
2-3pm Bass Master Class
3-4pm Tenor Master Class
Friday, Nov. 15,
1-3pm All State Mock Auditions
UPCOMING EVENTS
- JV After School Rehearsals Thurs 11/21 - JV Mixed 4-5pm, JV Women 5-5:30pm
- THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY: Mon 11/25 - Fri 11/29
- A Cappella Rehearsal with Orchestra - Mon 12/2, 4-6pm
- Solo Auditions for Holiday Concert - Tue 12/3, 4pm
- A Cappella Sings with the Orchestra - Wed 12/4, 7pm
- Holiday Concert Dress Rehearsal - Fri 12/6, 4-7pm
- LD Bell HS Craft Fair - Sat 12/7
- Holiday Choir Concert - Mon 12/9, 7pm
11.1.19 Newsletter
Reminder: Combined Men’s choir sings national anthem this Friday at 7:30pm (call time 7pm in your choir shirt and jeans -- undershirts encouraged!)
LAST WEEKEND:
TMEA 9/10 Honor Choir and All State Round 2 Auditions went well! A HUGE THANK YOU to all who volunteered and/or donated items to make it a great experience for everyone involved. We heard so many compliments about the hospitality and work ethic of our LD Bell Choir Boosters & Student Volunteers. You represented us well and made us so proud!
Congratulations to the following students for making the following choirs:
Region Mixed Choir - Lyra Ehninger, Allison Thomas, Mizan Mohammed, Kaden Burns, Nathaniel Taylor, Michael Binkley, Laney McFarland, Maria Walker, Jordan Riek, Linai White, Jack Stines, Logan Dazer, Lauren Harper, Lauryn Walker, Samantha Knox, Kyla Meyer
Region Treble Choir - Zora Dehorney, Amaya del Solar, Alexandria Catone, Hailey Harbour
9/10 Honor Choir - Gillian Higgins, Rachel Perry, Mariah Esquivel, River Cain, Juan Huertas, Shelby Catron, Sean Earll, Annabelle Martorelli, Reagan Newsome, Alvin Garcia, Sebastian Cordero
LD Bell Choirs are tied for having the most students advance! Way to represent!!
TMEA 9/10 Honor Choir and All State Round 2 Auditions went well! A HUGE THANK YOU to all who volunteered and/or donated items to make it a great experience for everyone involved. We heard so many compliments about the hospitality and work ethic of our LD Bell Choir Boosters & Student Volunteers. You represented us well and made us so proud!
Congratulations to the following students for making the following choirs:
Region Mixed Choir - Lyra Ehninger, Allison Thomas, Mizan Mohammed, Kaden Burns, Nathaniel Taylor, Michael Binkley, Laney McFarland, Maria Walker, Jordan Riek, Linai White, Jack Stines, Logan Dazer, Lauren Harper, Lauryn Walker, Samantha Knox, Kyla Meyer
Region Treble Choir - Zora Dehorney, Amaya del Solar, Alexandria Catone, Hailey Harbour
9/10 Honor Choir - Gillian Higgins, Rachel Perry, Mariah Esquivel, River Cain, Juan Huertas, Shelby Catron, Sean Earll, Annabelle Martorelli, Reagan Newsome, Alvin Garcia, Sebastian Cordero
LD Bell Choirs are tied for having the most students advance! Way to represent!!
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- The Halloween Party was a huge success and so much fun :)
~ AbbyLou M.
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FUNDRAISERS
- Thanks to everyone who supported the Chipotle fundraiser!
- Last push for Cookie Dough & Poinsettia Sales! (Orders & Money due on Monday 11/4)
- Delivery date is Wednesday, December 4
THIS WEEK
Tuesday, 11/5 – Student Holiday – Professional Development Day
Friday 11/8 - Saturday, 11/9 — Region Weekend (See Details Below)
Tuesday, 11/5 – Student Holiday – Professional Development Day
Friday 11/8 - Saturday, 11/9 — Region Weekend (See Details Below)
REGION WEEKEND INFORMATION
Fee: $25 per participant DUE WEDNESDAY. (Checks payable to LD Bell Choir Booster Club)
Place: First United Methodist Church Grapevine, 422 Church Street, Grapevine TX 76051
Region Mixed Choir Clinic and Concert:
9/10 Honor Choir & Region Treble Choir Clinic and Concert:
Fee: $25 per participant DUE WEDNESDAY. (Checks payable to LD Bell Choir Booster Club)
Place: First United Methodist Church Grapevine, 422 Church Street, Grapevine TX 76051
Region Mixed Choir Clinic and Concert:
- Friday, Nov. 8 2:00pm - 4:00pm
- Saturday, Nov. 9 8:00am -6:00pm - 4:00 PM Concert
***7:00am Call time for the bus TO the church***
Special Note - NO BUS BACK TO SCHOOL on Saturday
9/10 Honor Choir & Region Treble Choir Clinic and Concert:
- Saturday, Nov. 9 8:00am -6:00pm - 4:00 PM Concert
***7:00am Call time for the bus TO the church***
Special Note - NO BUS BACK TO SCHOOL on Saturday
UPCOMING EVENTS
FINALS: Thur 11/14 - Fri 11/15
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY: Mon 11/25 - Fri 11/29
A Cappella Sings with the Orchestra - Wed 12/4, 7pm
Winter Choir Concert - Mon 12/9, 7pm
FINALS: Thur 11/14 - Fri 11/15
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY: Mon 11/25 - Fri 11/29
A Cappella Sings with the Orchestra - Wed 12/4, 7pm
Winter Choir Concert - Mon 12/9, 7pm
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10.25.19 Newsletter
THIS WEEKEND!!!
9/10 Honor Choir and All State Round 2 Auditions are THIS SATURDAY!
Thank you to the many who have signed up to help out with your time and/or donations.
9/10 Honor Choir and All State Round 2 Auditions are THIS SATURDAY!
Thank you to the many who have signed up to help out with your time and/or donations.
FUNDRAISERS
- Cookie Dough and Poinsettia Sales are underway!
- All orders and money are due on Monday, November 4
- Delivery date is Wednesday, December 4
NEXT WEEK
UPCOMING EVENTS
- Tue 10/29 ~ Halloween Party, 5-6:30pm (Wear your school appropriate costume and bring snacks to share)
- Wed 10/30 ~ Chipotle Fundraiser for LD Bell Choir Booster Club, 4-8pm @ 2100 Airport Fwy, Bedford 76022 (show this pic on your phone or tell them you are supporting LD Bell Choir Boosters)
- Fri 11/1 ~ Combined Men sing the National Anthem at the football game, 7:30pm
UPCOMING EVENTS
- Fri 11/8 - Sat 11/9 ~ Region Weekend
- Thur 11/14 - Fri 11/15 ~ FINALS
10.18.19 Newsletter
ALL-STATE NEWS
9/10 HONOR CHOIR NEWS
- Tue 10/22 ~ Mock Auditions, 4-6pm
- Fri 10/25 ~ Set up for Saturday Auditions! 4pm
- Sat 10/26 ~ Round 2 Auditions, Noon - 6pm
- VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Sign up here
- DONATIONS NEEDED! Sign up here
9/10 HONOR CHOIR NEWS
- Wed 10/23 ~ Rehearsal, 4-5pm
- Thu 10/24 ~ Cuts Party, 4-6pm (Bring snacks!)
- Fri 10/25 ~ Set up for Saturday Auditions! 4pm
- Sat 10/26 ~ 9/10 Honor Choir Auditions, 7:30am - Noon
UPCOMING EVENTS
- Tue 10/29 ~ Halloween Party, 5-6:30pm (Wear your school appropriate costume and bring snacks to share)
- Wed 10/30 ~ Chipotle Fundraiser for LD Bell Choir Booster Club, 4-8pm @ 2100 Airport Fwy, Bedford 76022
- Fri 11/1 ~ Combined Men sing the National Anthem at the football game, 7:30pm
- Fri 11/8 - Sat 11/9 ~ Region Weekend
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Welcome to the 2019-2020 School Year! We are so excited to start the year and we hope to see you all at our Parent Meeting on Tuesday August 27 at 7:30pm. |
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