Reminder that the concert is next week and as a result, the following rehearsals will take place after school bringing periods 2, 3, and 8 together on stage:
Monday, 12/9 - 2:10-3:30 with instrumentalists (Messiah) Tuesday, 12/10 - 2:10-3:00 (clean up trouble spots from yesterday) Wednesday, 12/11 - 2:10-4:00 Full run of concert with all choirs The concert is Thursday, 12/12. We are taking our yearbook group photo on stage at 6:10. You must already be in your spot on stage in your robe by 6:10 -- the photographer has another commitment and must leave as soon as we're finished, so don't be late! Even though we are wearing robes, you should still wear your regular concert attire under it so that we are completely uniform. Congratulations to junior Matt Plazek (Bass II) and sophomore Sarah Knobeloch (Soprano I) who successfully auditioned for this year's PMEA District Chorus festival, which will be held on January 8-10, 2014 at Shaler Area High School. At the District festival, singers audition to advance
Symphonic Choir Officers for the 2013-14 school year are:
President - Nick Doyle Vice President - Kristi Mirth Secretary - Jamie Ramsey Treasurer - Kara Hoffman Librarian - Maris Kreutzer Robe/Uniform Coordinator - Maria Botterman And congratulations to Kristi Mirth on being elected the choir representative on the Homecoming Court. |
About the NHHS Symphonic ChoirThe Symphonic Choir is the mixed vocal ensemble of the high school choral program. All 9-12 boys, and junior and senior girls are a part of this ensemble. Symphonic Choir members may also audition for the extra-curricular North Hills Singers, and may participate in the Madrigal Choir. The Symphonic Choir has performed with the River City Brass on their holiday concerts, with the Wind Ensemble on combined classical works like Carmina Burana, and collaborated with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra on their landmark "Singing City" concert in April 2013 in a massed choir of over 1,500 voices. |