Madrigal Dinner Photo Montage

Special thanks to Sandie Claywell for providing us with these photographs!

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Madrigal Dinner

The GHS Choir presented a Madrigal Dinner on Thursday, December 11, 2008 at the First United Methodist Church Family Life Center. Students from Highland Elementary and South Green Elementary participated, along with FUMC Handbell Choir.

Many thanks to everyone who assisted with this production. In addition to the GHSSPA Board of Directors, special thanks goes to FUMC, SGE, HES, Honey's BBQ, McDonald's, Holly Alexander, Susan Osborn, Frances Stockton, Dave Steinhaus, and all guests. This production was an important fund-raising program to finance the upcoming spring musical.

Also, special thanks to Sandie Claywell for her usual stellar job as the official photographer. Photos will be posted soon.

Madrigal Dinner Tickets

Madrigal Dinner Tickets

Tickets for the Madrigal Dinner, which will be held on Thursday, December 11, 2008, will be on sale at the schools during the week beginning Monday, November 10. Tickets are $15 each and include dinner. Checks should be made payable to the Glasgow High School Supporters of Performing Arts, Inc. or GHSSPA.

Each student will initially be allowed to purchase 2 tickets. Those desiring additional tickets may put their name on a waiting list. Following the week of November 10-14, all remaining tickets will be used to fill the waiting list, to the extent we are able to do so. GHS students will have priority on the additional tickets. Unfortunately, we have a limited number of tickets available for this event, and approximately 175 students participating.

Seating assignments will be available at the door on the night of the performance. We will make every attempt to seat families together.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact GHSSPA, Inc. at ghsspa@glasgow-ky.com, or your music teacher.

Thank you so much for your support of the Glasgow High School Choir and our elementary music programs.

December Schedule of Events

Thursday, December 4 - Small Ensemble to perform for Glasgow Rotary Club

Friday, December 5 - Practice at FUMC during class time. Travel by bus.

Monday, December 8 - Madrigal Dress Rehearsal 5:00 - 9:30 p.m. at FUMC
*HES/SGE students will need to be there from 5:00 to 6:30
*Eat before arriving
*Bring any necessary parts of your costume. Mr. Woodward will have the main parts.

Thursday, December 11 - MADRIGAL FEAST AND CELEBRATION @ 6:30 p.m.
*Cast should arrive by 5:30 with all costume parts.
*Eat before arriving
*Each choir member will have clean up duties. No one may leave without checking out.
You will get more information about this prior to the Dinner.
!!THIS IS PART OF YOUR GRADE!!

"Broadway and Beyond" Schedule

Monday, November 3, 2008 - 10:30am to 12:00 pm
Dress Rehearsal for all Soloists

Thursday, November 6, 2008 - during class time
Dress Rehearsal at FUMC - travel by bus

Thursday, November 6, 2008 - 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
ALL STUDENTS - Dress Rehearsal at FUMC

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2008 7:00 p.m.
"Broadway and Beyond" @ First United Methodist Church
All performers be there by 6:00 p.m. dressed in Long-sleeved white button up shirt,
and black dress pants, black shoes, black socks.

Fall 2008

The Glasgow High School Chorus is preparing for a busy fall season. Upcoming events include "Broadway and Beyond" on Friday, November 7, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church and a Madrigal Dinner on Thursday, December 11, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church. Please watch for more information about these events.

Cinderella Photo Montage

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Thank you to Sandie Claywell for taking these pictures at the
dress rehearsal. Anyone who would like copies of the
pictures can contact Mr. Woodward for more information.

Stephen Foster Music Camp

Dear Parent,

I am writing you to give you more information on Stephen Foster Music Camp. I apologize for not getting you this to you sooner. You can also go online at www.fostercamp.org to get more info, register and sign up for extra things like voice lessons.

Each year the Glasgow Musicale, a local music group, sponsors the students of Glasgow and Barren County. Some years they are able to pay the full amount for each camper. This year, 32 students applied, and they won’t be able to sponsor all 32 at the full cost. With the total cost per child at around $425 , this gets very expensive quickly.

The Musicale will pay a portion of each student’s expense. It is expected that you will pay the initial $50 registration fee. You may pay online with a credit card or write a check and send it to :

Foster Music Camp

Dept. of Music

Eastern Kentucky University

521 Lancaster Ave.- Foster 101

Richmond , Ky. 40475-3102

If you do this by, or close to May 1^st you get an automatic reduction of $20 for early registration. They are giving us a break on the time frame since our audition date was so close to the cut off date. (an extra week) The $20 along with your $50 deposit brings the total amount due to $355 dollars per camper.

Per our conversation by phone the musicale will supply

____________ amount toward the $355 for camp.

Your portion, or remaining balance to be paid upon arrival is, ______________.

I have already sent a check for $20 per child for one voice lesson. Each student can take a total of 3 lessons during the week. The cost for these at your expense. I highly encourage you to pay for these if possible. It is a great opportunity for your child to be able to take voice lessons from a highly trained professional at the college level. They must schedule a time for this lesson upon arrival. If you wish to pay for additional lessons, these must be scheduled upon arrival as well. Thank you for your help in these matters. If you have any questions feel free to call me at 404-6323 or e-mail me at twoodward@glasgow-ky.com .

Sincerely,

Todd Woodward

National Music Week Performance

Dear Parents and Students,

Next Fri. May 9^th the main characters from “Cinderella” have been asked to perform at George J’s on the square from 11:30 until 12:30 as a part of National Music week. They will need to get have a note from home allowing them to do this and ride to the George J's and back with each other. They also need to fill out the necessary form from the GHS office and have their teachers fill this out to have an excused absence. I have already discussed this with Mrs. Bell and there is no problem with it, but we still need to follow all the necessary procedures and policies. Thank you for your help with this matter.

Sincerely,

Todd Woodward

Tickets On Sale Monday, March 3

Cinderella tickets will go on sale Monday, March 3 at 8:00 a.m. and are $10 each. They can be purchased online at www.plaza.org or by calling the Plaza Theatre at 361-2101.

Cinderella

Thanks to the help of Dick Sittler and JR Dakin, the set is up at the high school. Painting will begin soon. Many thanks go to Mr. Sittler and Mr. Dakin for all their help in constructing another fantastic set, as well as to the parent volunteers and students who helped get the set moved to the gym.

Cinderella Rehearsal Schedule

Cinderella

After-School Practice Schedule

Monday, February, 25^th –

Practice at FUMC 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Tuesday, February, 26^th -

Practice at FUMC 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Thursday, February, 28^th-

Practice at GHS GYM from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

This will be the first practice with the set.

Monday, March 3^rd-

Practice at GHS on set from 6:30 to 9:30 with mics.

Tuesday, March 4^th

ORCHESTRA ONLY at GHS 6:30 to 9:30 Acts 1 and 2 if possible.

Thursday, March 6^th

Practice at GHS 6:30 to 9:30 Acts 1 and 2

Monday, March 10^th

Practice at GHS 6:30 to 9:30, Acts 1 and 2

Tuesday, March 11^th

Practice at GHS with ORCHESTRA, 6:30 to 9:30

Act 1 and Act 2 if possible

Thursday, March 13^th

Practice at GHS 6:30 to 9:30

Monday, March 17^th

Practice at GHS with ORCHESTRA, 6:30 to 9:30

Tuesday, March 18^th

Practice at GHS with ORCHESTRA, 6:30 to 9:30

Thursday, March 20^th

Practice at GHS 6:30 to 9:30

Monday, March 24^th

Practice at GHS with ORCHESTRA, 6:30 to 9:30

Tuesday, March 25^th

Practice at GHS with ORCHSTRA, 6:30 to 9:30

Thursday, March 27^th

Practice at GHS with ORCHESTRA, 6:30 to 9:30

Monday, March 31^st through April 6^th --SPRING BREAK—

I will practice with individuals if possible and be working on finalizing the set and costumes.

Monday, April 7

Practice at GHS with ORCHESTRA, 6:30 to 9:30

Tuesday, April 8^th

Practice at GHS with ORCHESTRA, 6:30 to 9:30

Thursday,April 10^th

Practice at GHS with ORCHESTRA, 6:30 to 9:30

All coachmen, horses, and Waltzing couples must attend this practice.

NOTE!!! Last practice before moving to the PLAZA

This is an additional Orchestra practice

Friday, April 11^th

Move into PLAZA all day. During the day I will put up the backdrop. That night we will move in all the set and begin construction.

Saturday, April 12^th

At the Plaza

Finish all construction of set.

Begin work with the lights and sound people, 2:00 – 6:00

Work with main characters, times TBA to set mics and lighting.

Sunday, 2:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Work the light and mics in practice run through.

Monday, April 14^th

PLAZA with the ORCHESTRA, 6:30 until 9:30 or 10:00

Tuesday, April 15h

PLAZA DRESS REHEARSAL FOR EVERYONE!!!!!! Includes Orchestra

5:00 - 9:30. Eat supper before arrivingwater provided.

Bring all costumes parts.

PHOTO CALL

The VIDEO person will need to be there as well.

Wednesday. April 16^th

Main Characters will need to greet students at the various schools for PR. Opening assembly for HES.

Thursday, April 17^th

Possible School Day performance

Practice in the evening if needed. No Orchestra

Friday, April 18^th – OPENING NIGHT!

Be there 1 – 1 ½ hours early to get dressed, place props, makeup and mic check. Performance begins at 7:00 p.m.

NOTE: Band people need to make sure they are back from all state stuff. Check with Mr. Bonds.

Place everything back for the next performance. Points will be taken from those who do not follow this rule.

Saturday. April 19^th –

Performance at 7:00 p.m. Arrive 1 to 1 ½ hours before performance.

Sunday, April 20^th CLOSING performance at 2:00 p.m.

NOTE: This is an afternoon Matinee. Be there by 12:30.

NOTE: Students will be assigned a variety of duties during performance week. Be sure you know what those duties are. All duties must completed before you leave each performance. These duties are part of your grade.

CAST PARTY: To Be Announced!

Mark your calendars NOW!!!!

ORCHESTRA REHEARSALS

Orchestra Rehearsal Schedule

Thank you so much for your willingness to volunteer for another GHS Chorus production!

We are unable to practice in the GHS gym until mid March, given the basketball schedule, so our first rehearsals will be at First United Methodist Church. We will probably use the new building and stage for rehearsal.

Tuesday, March 4^th – no students – ACT 1

Tuesday, March 11^th – no students – ACT 2

Monday March 17th - with students – ACT 2

Tuesday, March 18^th, - with students – ACT 1

Monday, March 24^th - Act 1 with students & blocking- probably at GHS, if basketball is over

Tuesday, March 25 – Act 2 with students and blocking at GHS

Monday, March 31^st - Act 1 and Act 2 with students at GHS

After School Rehearsal Schedule for Cinderella

Mon. Feb. 4^th : FUMC 6:30 to 9:00

Block with music from beginning to end of Act 1 ( Cinderella has just left for the Ball) .

Tues. Feb. 5^th : FUMC 6:30 to 9:00

Block the Beginning of Act 2 ( Gavotte at the Bal to the end of “Do I Love You Because You’re Beautiful.)

Thurs. Feb. 7^th : FUMC 6:30 to 9:00

Block the last part of Act 2 ( begin with the Step-mom and Sisters returning back home until the end of the Whole musical “There’s Music In You”.)

Mon. Feb. 11^th : FUMC 6:30 to 9:00

Music and blocking for Act 1.

Tues. Feb. 12: FUMC 6:30 to 9:00

Music and blocking for Act II

Thurs. Feb. 14^th VALENTINES DAY

NO rehearsal

Mon. Feb. 18^th FUMC No School

We will go out to eat for lunch.

10:30 to 11:30 Act 1

11:30 to 12:30 Lunch

12:30 to 2:00 Act 2

Tues. Feb. 19^th Act 2 FUMC 6:30 to 9:00

Thurs. Feb. 21^st Act 1FUMC 6:30 to 9:00

Mon. Feb. 25^th FUMC 6:30 to 9:00

Act 1 and the waltz scene of Act 2

Tues. Feb. 26^th FUMC 6:30 to 9:00

All of Act 2

Thurs. Feb. 29^th FUMC from 6:30 to 9:30

Complete run through Act 1 and 2. This will be a long rehearsal and will be one of the last without the orchestra.

Spring Production Update - Cinderella

Choir members are hard at work on the spring production, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella. This promises to be another fantastic performance by the GHS Choir!

Projected costs for this production are approximately $16,000.00 to $18,000.00, so expect some fundraising projects in the months to come. Some of the largest costs are as follows: licensing fees and rental costs for the books and music were $3,500.00; Plaza Theatre rental fees will be approximately $3000.00; Set construction will cost approximately $3000.00; costuming costs will be approximately $1500.00. Any ideas you have for fundraising would be greatly appreciated. The Booster organization will be seeking private donations which will hopefully meet many of our needs. Anyone wishing to help with this should contact us at ghsspa@glasgow-ky.com.

Other volunteer needs are as follows:

Costumes – sewing required

Ushers for performances – providing our own ushers at the Plaza is one way to reduce our rental costs. There will be 3 performances and we need approximately 6 ushers per performance. These duties begin 30 to 45 minutes before show time, and end at the start of the show.

Storage- We are desperately seeking a large storage space. Sets for these performances are huge, although they break down into smaller pieces. At this time, we have set pieces all over the county, and we need to get everything into a centralized location. If anyone has a large storage unit available for use, please contact us. This production of Cinderella will use portions of the set from Beauty and the Beast, which greatly reduces our overall costs. These sets are an important asset to the organization and need to be properly maintained. Additionally, we have been able to rent the Fiddler set to Bowling Green High School, which brings some much needed money to our organization.

Transportation – on the week-end prior to the show and on Sunday evening following the matinee performance, we will need a large truck and trailer to transport the set, large props, etc. Anyone who has something like this available and is willing to help, please let us know.

One last consideration….the GHSSPA is exploring the idea of hosting an end-of-production Choir Banquet, much like the athletic teams and band have at the end of the year. This will be possible only if there are enough parents willing to participate. If you are interested in this idea and are willing to help, please respond to this e-mail and let us know. We will need to make this decision soon in order to reserve a date during the busy spring schedule at the high school.

Also, please be aware that all choir students will be assigned additional duties in regard to the performances, and will have obligations in excess of the actual run time of the show and rehearsals. In the past, Mr. Woodward and a few parents and students have been left with all responsibilities prior to and following the performances, such as transporting and setting up the set, cleaning up the Plaza between rehearsals and performances as well as at the end of the run, re-organizing costumes and props between shows, and transporting costumes and props back to their appropriate sites and breaking down and transporting the sets. These are extremely time consuming when only a very few people are involved. To alleviate this problem, students will be expected to help with these duties as part of their responsibilities as choir members. This is a routine expectation for cast members in most productions regardless of the organization, and will be implemented for our students. With all students participating, these tasks will be accomplished quickly and efficiently. Some of the duties will be as follows: set-up; strike (set breakdown); wardrobe responsibilities, clean-up crews, etc.; every student will know what his or her assigned job is and completing these jobs will be a part of his or her grade for the class.

Thank you so much for your support of our program.

Spring Musical Announcement!

This year's spring musical will be Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella. Mark your calendars now for April 18, 19 and 20th at the Plaza Theatre - it promises to be another fabulous Todd Woodward/GHS Choir performance!