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Are
you a POPS? What is that, you
ask? Parents
of Ponies Singing POPS happens to be the newly formed booster club for the parents of Lamar Junior High Choir students whom are interested in volunteering at choir-related activities or providing financial aid to LJH Choirs. All parents are encouraged to become members, and membership is free!!! There are many fund-raising activities which are sponsored by POPS. These fund raisers may help pay for an annual trip to a choir music festival, new uniforms, and any other expense incurred which is not covered by LCISD funds. Because this is our inaugural year of the booster club at LJH, we really need your help. Once you indicate interest in membership, an informational will be held. If this is your niche, I - along with the students - humbly solicit your help. We Need You! ___________________________________________________________________________
The Ashton J. Green Award For Excellence in Music The Award for Excellence in Music was established in 2009 and is named for Ashton J. Green, who had been in the program for two years. It is an annual rotating award honoring the individual who, during their time in the Lamar Junior High School choral program, has represented the ideals and honor of the choir most clearly and consistently. The chorister’s name is added to the plaque, and they also receive a small personalized award for their efforts on behalf of the choir. It is an honor highly esteemed among all the choristers. The Award For Excellence in Music was established by John T. Holiday, Jr., Lamar Junior High School Choir Director, to recognize an outstanding eighth(8th) grade student from Lamar Junior High School’s choral program. Eligibility:
To be eligible for the award for excellence in music, a student must meet the
following requirements: ·
A choral student, in varsity mixed choir, completing the eighth
(8th) grade year of Lamar Junior High School with sufficient credits
in the Spring term. ·
Possess a cumulative grade point average of 90% (A -) or
higher ·
Demonstrates both academic excellence as well as outstanding
service to his/her choir. ·
Demonstrates behavioral excellence in each
class ·
Demonstrates perseverance, kindly attitudes, good work ethic, and
encourages others. ·
Intends
to continue with choir at the high school level. Selection
Criteria:
All eighth (8th) grade students in varsity mixed choir will be
evaluated on the strength of their academic performance, leadership and
participation in school, community activities, and choral work
ethic.
_________________________________________________________________Choir Motto: At all times, we must strive to be better
singers, students and productive citizens.
Because of the legacy that precedes us, we must also leave one of
success. What we do today,
determines our future. We will dare
to dream, and we will be successful.
_________________________________________________________________Lamar
Junior High School Choir Class
Requirements Ÿ
All choir students are
required to retain a copy of the Lamar Junior High Choir Handbook. The Acknowledgement-Commitment and
Student Trip/Medical Release form is located in the back of the handbook. Forms must be signed by the student
and parent and returned to Mr. Fernau as soon as possible.
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LJH choir is a year-long
elective.
Ÿ The Pony Choir T-shirt is $20.00. T-shirts, which are required, will be worn at informal activities for which the choir is allowed to perform (i.e. Game days, assemblies, spirit days etc..). If there is any circumstance which prevents you from purchasing the t-shirt, please see Mr. Fernau as soon as possible.
Ÿ Major and final grades are based on participation in choir performances. Required performance dates are denoted by an asterisk (*) on the calendar posted below. The times and dates listed are subject to change.
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We will issue formal dresses
and tuxedos in the coming weeks.
All students must hem their dress/pants; however, clothing may
NOT be cut prior to hemming.
These uniforms are re-issued each year.
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Eligibility! No Pass……No Sing!!!! If you are failing any courses
during the semester, you - by Texas Education Association rules &
regulations mandate - will not be permitted to participate in any choral
activities. This includes, but
is not limited to, UIL performances, trips, and music festivals. Consistent failure of courses will
result in the conductor asking the student to not return for the Spring
semester.
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Because eligibility is an
important part of our success, in my choral program, all singers will be asked
to seek tutorial help or attend supervised advisory. We need you to succeed and
participate.
Calendar:
Event & Details
Deadline for Entry:
. **Saturday, March 27, 2010 Masterclass w/ Pam Scarborough (1:30 - 5:00p.m.) In Preparation for UIL CONCERT @ LJH Choral Hall EVERYONE Participating in any UIL concert WILL be in attendance - NON-NEGOTIABLE
*Monday, March 29, 2010 DRESS REHEARSAL (EVERYONE IS HERE) 4 - 6pm on stage @ Herndon
**March 30 - 31, 2010 U.I.L. Concert & Sightreading February 28, 2010 Willowridge High School (FBISD) Time: TBD (Please Come Support Your Student)
* May 22, 2010 Spring Trip to Six Flags Fiesta Texas - San Antonio
* May 27, 2010 Spring Concert (WMS, LJH, LCHS) LCHS Auditorium - 7:00p.m. (Parents Are Welcome) *Announcement of New Recipient of Ashton J. Green Award
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****All times and missing dates will be provided as soon as possible**** ******************************************************************************
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