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John.perry@cobbk12.org

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Week of 9/30

Students and Parents/Guardians,

This post is a bittersweet one to say the least. After seven years of joyous and musically enriching experiences, I am leaving Wheeler High School. I have cherished my time working with the outstanding students that have come through my doors over the years. During the last couple of years I have felt called to church music ministry. At the end of September I was named the new Director of Music Ministries at a local church. My last day at Wheeler is October 8. However, the administration has graciously allowed me to come back on Tuesday October 15 for rehearsals and to conduct the Fall Concert as previously scheduled in the handbook. Just to be clear the Tuesday October 15 concert at 7:00pm in the Performing Arts Center at Wheeler is still on. Thank you all for your continued support of Wheeler Chorus, especially during this time of transition. See you all on October 15.

-John Perry

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Week of September 3

Welcome back from our 3 day weekend. By now everyone should have a uniform information sheet that was sent home. Please return those ASAP along with your uniform rental or purchase check made out to Wheeler Chorus booster club. Remember all rentals are $40 and dress purchases are $80. I also need the form indicating if you are buying or renting. Thank you!

-Mr. Perry

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Week of August 19

Chorus students are delving into the fall concert literature and sightreading everyday in addition to basic music theory concepts. Chorus music should be completely solfeged by Friday 8/23. Please continue to remit syllabus and handbook verification forms and chorus dues if you have not yet done so. 

-Mr. Perry

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John.perry@cobbk12.org

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Week of August 12

Chorus students are delving into the fall concert literature and sightreading everyday in addition to basic music theory concepts. Beginning women's chorus (3rd block) has a music theory quiz on Friday 8/16. Please continue to remit syllabus and handbook verification forms and chorus dues if you have not yet done so. 

-Mr. Perry

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John.perry@cobbk12.org

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Week of August 5

Welcome back to the 2019-2020 School year. I am excited to meet all of the new members and catch up with our returning choral veterans. Be sure that you read all of the information in the Chorus syllabus and handbook and return your verification form and first chorus dues payment by 8/9. I am looking forward to a great year!

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Week of April 22

Choirs

Hello all chorus students and parents/guardians,

We are very excited for our end of the year activities that are quickly approaching. I wanted to touch base and make sure you know of the upcoming opportunities.

Spring Concert May 9 at 7:00pm in the Wheeler Performing Arts Center.

This is our final concert of the year and is more pop and musical theatre style songs. We also showcase some our individual talent as well in the student showcase portion of the concert. The concert is free so invite all your family and friends. The Spring concert also features a chorus alumni song where we invite all Wheeler chorus alums to join us on stage for a familiar piece that has become a tradition. Finally, we celebrate our seniors in this concert.

Chorus Banquet May 16 at 6:00pm at Eastside Baptist Student Center

Today I am sending home the banquet sign up form. This is our fun way to close out the year sharing our successes and just celebrating the chorus program. The slideshow is always a highlight as well. It is not mandatory, but we do need a solid number of who is attending to order the correct amount of food. All of the details are included in the form that is attached in this email. PLEASE respond by the due date of May 2 with any prepayment (for non chorus members). We are not selling tickets at the door this year. Finally, we do need some volunteers to help facilitate the banquet and have setup a sign up genius to fill the spots. Here is the link to volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090e4cacab2aabfa7-chorus1

Thank you all for your support of the Wheeler Chorus program and I look forward to seeing you at these events. Please email me with any questions at john.perry@cobbk12.org.

-John Perry

Director of Choirs

Wheeler High School

Important dates:
Spring Concert May 9: 7:00pm in Wheeler PAC

Banquet May 16: 6:00pm location Eastside Baptist Church Student Center

Musical Theatre:

Please check out the Musical Theatre link on the Theatre page: https://wheelertheatreclass.weebly.com/musical-theatre.html

Happy Show Week!

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John.perry@cobbk12.org

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Week of April 15

Choirs

We will continue working on all of the new music for our final concert. Remember there are very limited spots in our student showcase in the last concert so practice, practice, practice. Auditions for those slots will be in class this week. Music theory is continuing with chromatic solfege If you have questions feel free to ask!

Important dates:
Spring Concert May 9: 7:00pm in Wheeler PAC

Banquet May 16: 6:00pm location Eastside Baptist Church Student Center

Musical Theatre:

Please check out the Musical Theatre link on the Theatre page: https://wheelertheatreclass.weebly.com/musical-theatre.html