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Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 | Uncategorized | No Comments
Parent Meeting – Thursday at 7:00 pm – Chalcedon Presbyterian Church
Advanced Swing Choir Auditions – Thursday 3:00 pm
Opera – tunity (hehe) for Middle and High School students:
la Boheme
by Giacomo Puccini
In cold and snowy Paris, six young struggling artists are full of idealism, beauty and unbridled love. The tragic love story of Rodolfo and Mimì, along with fellow bohemians Marcello, Colline, Schaunard and Musetta, is the second most frequently performed opera in North America. Students will enjoy some of opera’s most famous music in this abridged version of the work. Performed in Italian with English supertitles.
Running Time: 55 minutes; taken from the full production and performed with full sets, costumes and lighting, and accompanied by The Atlanta Opera Orchestra.
Date/Time: Thursday, October 7, 2010 at 10:00AM and 12PM
Grades: 6-12
Admission: $8
Reservations: 770.916.2923 or education@cobbenergycentre.com
The location is the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center!
Let Hedy know asap if you would like to attend (you can make your own reservations or plan to attend as a group).
Christian Fine Arts of Forsyth
9/2/10
All Sate Chorus, Orchestra, and Band Registration Fees Now Due
Tuesday, August 31st, 2010 | Uncategorized | No Comments
Hello!
If you have a child interested in the All-State process, then your registration fees are due very soon. Remember, this includes the District level competition as well. Please e-mail me with your child’s name, and instrument/voice. $18 per child per instrument is due in order to register your child. Please make checks payable to CFAF and give them to me, Ann Miller. I will be compiling them for Hedy.
Deadlines are 9/5 for All Sate Jazz
9/10 for All Sate Orchestra and Chorus
9/15 for All-State Band Remember, your child is not registered until I have the check from you!
I will be at the parent meeting on Thursday to collect checks or answer questions.
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to e-mail me. You can also visit the website: gmea.org to get scales, etudes and scoring sheets. The website is easy to use.
Thank you very much, Ann Miller
Christian Fine Arts of Forsyth
www.cfaforsyth.org
8/31/10
Band Camp
Tuesday, July 27th, 2010 | Uncategorized | No Comments
Band Camp – Yes! It really is that time!
NEEDS!
I need anyone who is planning to be at band camp but has NOT sent in their registration to email me ASAP so I can put you in the drill formation. Please don’t “Surprise” me on Wednesday!
I need a parent to check in the students on Wed morning and give them their booklet and instructions
I need someone to pick up ice on Wed. Thurs., Friday and Saturday (from Peachtree Quality Storage on Hwy 9 – it’s FREE)
I need someone to volunteer to bring popsicles on Thursday or Saturday
I need one more bell player (or more) someone with piano skills can do this easily!
I need a couple of band parents or older siblings who would be interested in playing in the “pit” for the games – band camp is not necessary for these positions! There are timpani parts and other miscellaneous percussion parts that we need to cover (no marching required) Uniforms would be optional – we just need to have the parts covered. Any volunteers????
What to bring to Band Camp:
Sack lunch – Wed, Thurs, Friday
Water bottle – daily
Hat – ALL students should wear a hat – it’s going to be a HOT, HOT Band Camp!
Sunscreen
Bug Spray
Umbrella if you wish
Instrument (yes, I really have to write this in) Music – flip folder – folding music stand Tennis shoes (with socks)
What NOT to bring -
Flipflops or sandals
Gum
If you bring a cellphone – keep it hidden and silent (except during lunch break or after rehearsals)
PARENTS – please pick up your students on time!!
CFAF Marching Band Camp 2010 – July 28, 29, 30, 31 at Midway Park! Wed, Thurs, Fri – 9:00 to 3:00; Sat – 9:00 to noon
Help needed
Tuesday, July 20th, 2010 | Uncategorized | No Comments
HELP WANTED – please look through the following and see if you are available to help out in any of these areas this summer
CFAF Marching Band Camp 2010 – July 28, 29. 30. 31 at Midway Park!
• plan games and break times
• put booklets/folios together
• re-do the Band Booklet.
Communications/Public Relations (this would be an ongoing task throughout the year)
• writing thank you notes to folks like Midway who let us have camp there
• cards to folks for congratulations (graduation? births? weddings?), to send out sympathy cards when there is a loss
• prayer requests and updating a “list” so we would know if there are specific needs/problems we could be praying about.
Super Shopper
• someone to be in charge of purchases such as plates, decorations, cups, napkins, office supplies, folders, filing stuff, party supplies – etc.
• watch for deals to get the best prices
• maintain a list of needs and folks from different committees could add to it when there was a need
Please contact Susie Rogers ( rogers.susie@gmail.com ) with any help you can offer!
7/13/2010
6/29 Updates – class size limits
Saturday, July 3rd, 2010 | Uncategorized | No Comments
Marching Band
Registration and Class size cut-off numbers
Ballet Class
Instrument Rental forms
Marching Band Registration
Band Camp is quickly approaching – please make sure you get your registration forms in before Camp begins (July 28, 29, 30, 31). Remember, there will be some extra fees involved when participating in Marching Band such as black shoes (marching shoes preferred), uniform rental and cleaning, travel to games, etc.
Even if you can’t get the payment in right now, please go ahead and send the registration forms so Mrs. Hayden and Mrs. Farley will know how many students to include in the marching drill formations.
Intermediate Strings and Orchestra:
If you were in Beginning Strings last year and would like to move up to Intermediate Strings you must have completed Book One. If you participated in Intermediate Strings and would like to move into Orchestra then you must have completed Book Two. We do have summer classes available to help you get through these books. Just let Hedy know if you want to work on finishing! hedy4421@aol.com
Class size cut-offs:
Swing Choir – this group will be limited 21 girls (that’s how many dresses we have available) and the spots will go to the first 21 girls who have registered for this class. Late registrations may be able to participate (if space is available) but will be “alternates.” There are two openings for girls and two for boys in the Advanced Swing Choir (recently renamed the “Fire Choir”), these will be filled by audition. Remember, there are often extra fees involved in this class – girls purchase character shoes and rent their dresses each semester – boys may need to purchase or rent costumes.
Beginning Band – We will take the first 25 students who register for this class. Interested students will need to have an instrument and the Essential Elements Book 1 for their instrument.
Beginning Strings – This class will be limited to 20 students. Students need to have an instrument and the Essential Elements for Strings Book 1 for their instruments.
Swing Kids – Will be limited to the first 26 students who register. There may be small fees added for costumes or accessories.
Elementary Chorus – Limited to 30 students
Middle School Chorus – Limited to 40 students
K-2 Chorus – Limited to 20 students
Introductory Ballet Class – This class may be offered if there is enough interest. This would be for beginning students age 3 – 7. Please email Hedy if you have a student who would like to participate. hedy4421@aol.com Class size would be limited to 16. Students will need to purchase shoes, leotards and tights.
Instrument Rental Forms:
If you are using a CFAF instrument or one of Mrs. Farley’s instruments PLEASE fill out an updated (and signed) Instrument Use Agreement Form. The forms are available on our website (if the dates are wrong, please just write in the corrected date).
Christian Fine Arts of Forsyth
www.cfaforsyth.org
6/29/2010
Voice Class Update – Thursdays
Tuesday, June 15th, 2010 | Uncategorized | No Comments
Karen Roberts will be teaching a voice class at CFAF this Thursday, June 17, from 2:45 – 3:30pm. She will make a final day/time decision for one class a week based on the interest this week. Classes are $5 per person, per class. If you have any questions, you can contact Karen at: robertsfam8@gmail.com
Marching Band and Dance
Saturday, June 12th, 2010 | Uncategorized | No Comments
Intermediate Marching Band – Camp!
Saturday, June 12, will be the first camp meeting for students interested in participating in the Intermediate Marching Band. This is for students who are 7th grade and younger who have not previously participated in the CFAF Marching Band. These students will play in the stands with the CFAF Marching Band during the regular football games, and they will learn a short drill to perform at some of the Junior Varsity games. The commitment is not as great, but the students will get the opportunity to see what it is like to be in a marching band (without the higher mental and physical demands). Please email Hedy at hedy4421@aol.com if you are interested in participating.
CFAF Marching Band Camp 2010
July 28, 29. 30. 31 at Midway Park! The music MUST be memorized before the first day of camp. Please see Mrs. Farley or Mrs. Hayden if you have not yet received your music.
Color Guard – Please contact Leigh Johnson as soon as possible if you are interested in participating in the colorguard. We really need young ladies - 8th grade and up – please consider joining us for this exciting addition to the Marching Band! jcrew11@bellsouth.net
Game Schedule – While this is subject to change, please make note of the dates as they are currently listed…
August 27th
September 17
September 24
October 8
October 15
June Dance!
Come out for a fun summer dance ($5) on June 25th – all are welcome to come and have some good times and fellowship!
The Dance Classes will continue through-out the summer and it has been fun! The students are also going to be learning some new Latin steps in the coming weeks. Today we actually had more guys than girls! WOW!
Christian Fine Arts of Forsyth
www.cfaforsyth.org
6/10/10
Intermediate Band
Saturday, June 12th, 2010 | Uncategorized | No Comments
Intermediate Band Camp will be on Saturday the 19th – NOT the 12….Sorry about the confusion!
Summer Voice Classes
Saturday, June 12th, 2010 | Uncategorized | No Comments
Karen Roberts, our CFAF teacher for Madrigals and K-2 chorus, will be offering a voice lesson class during the summer months at 2:30 on either Tuesday’s or Thursday’s (beginning tomorrow if enough interest for a Thursday class). If you are interested, please contact Karen and let her know which day you prefer. Her email is robertsfam8@gmail.com
Summer Classes Update
Saturday, June 12th, 2010 | Uncategorized | No Comments
Tuesday:
3:00 – 3:30
Suzuki Strings – for students who have already started in Suzuki style classses – this is a continuation of the 2009 – 2010 classes
Beginning Strings – for players who want to move to Intermediate Orchestra next Fall
Juggling – if you are a beginner or an advancing juggler – come and have fun!
3:30 – 4:30
Intermediate Strings – for students who want to move from Intermediate Orchestra into Concert Orchestra in the Fall.
Advanced Drumline – this will be our drumline for the 2010 Marching Band! Come to every class you can if you plan to participate in marching band!
Intermediate Band – this is for students who want to increase their band skills or to play in either Marching Band, Intermediate Marching Band, or Concert Band in the 2010-2011 season.
4:30 – 5:30
Intermediate Percussion – for percussion students who want to improve their skills and reading comprehension – these students will also learn cadences and have a great time with Mrs. Hayden!
Intermediate Strings – another opportunity for Intermediate String players – offered depending on size of class
Celtic Dance – learn a variety of Celtic dances! $3 class!
5:30 – 6:30
TaeKwonDo (for Juniors ages 7-12)
All State Prep Class – this is a MUST for students planning to audition for All State Chorus – the process for audition has changed dramatically for this year and it is vital that our students are prepared!
Thursday
3:30 – 4:30
Class Piano – you must reserve a spot with Zeke (zeke_makes_music@yahoo.com )
Advanced String Ensemble – for our most advanced players – come learn some standand string repertoire as well as pieces just for fun!
4:30 – 5:30
Swing Dance Class – learn basics (beginners are welcome) as well as more advanced moves – bring a move to share if you want! $3
Music One-On-One – and chance for a private “Mini lesson” – lessons about 12 – 15 minutes
5:30 – 6:45
Intro to Music Theory – bring paper and pencil – plan to do homework! 
Christian Fine Arts of Forsyth
www.cfaforsyth.org
6/2/10