Volunteers needed - Tuesday, May 13 - 3pm KHS Commons

Parents

We need your help decorating on Tuesday, May 13th at 3pm for the Choir Banquet. Please arrive by 3pm and look for Jocelyn Richardson. She will direct you to the areas in need of hands to help!

We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you there!

Volunteers needed for Masterworks - this weekend!

Parents: Volunteers needed for Masterworks - April 25 and 26, 2014

Parents we need volunteers for the following shifts, this weekend, Friday and Saturday. If you can help, please email Jennifer Hollingshead at jholli@gmail.com.

Friday, April 25, 2014 
5:30 to 7pm - 5 needed, 3 spots left - Help serve pizza in West Cafeteria.
8 - 9pm - 2 to 3 needed, pass out Masterworks shirts to students as they leave.

Saturday, April 26, 2014
4:30 to 6:30pm - Need 2-3 parents to help serve Jason's Deli lunch boxes.
6:30 to 6:45pm - Need 5 parents including Dads, to help clear changing rooms and get students to performance areas.

Spring Reminders

REMINDERS

April 10, 2014 - Dessert Cabaret

April 14, 2014 - Butterbraids to be delivered and distributed to those that sold

April 15, 2014 - 7pm Choir Room
General Meeting - Spring - Please plan to attend and help us elect and vote in the new 2014-2015 KHSCA Board.

April 25 & 26 - Masterworks - Volunteers are needed.

Volunteers are needed please check out our calendar for the latest needs.

Parents of Varsity Choir Men and Women 

(this includes all of 6th period and boys in 2nd period classes)

Parents please note additional practices are needed to prepare the students for UIL Choir competitions this year, we are asking the students in 6th period and boys from 2nd period to please attend the following mandatory practices:

They are on Monday evenings from 6:30pm to 8:30pm in the Choir room

January 27

February 3

February 10

February 24 - working with clinician Dr Fish from SFA

March 3

March 17

March 24

Additional information was sent home with students, please ask them for the form with more information on attendance policy, etc.

REMINDER: Parent Meeting, Tuesday Jan 14, 2014

Parents and Students,

Just a quick reminder that we will have a parent meeting at 7pm in the Choir Room on Tuesday, Jan. 14,2014. We look forward to seeing all of you there. 

We are in need of volunteers for upcoming events and will discuss the greatest areas of need at this meeting, in addition to the rest of this school year's calendar for choir students.

Reminder: Fundraisers are due 

Monday, Oct 28, 2013

Parents just a quick reminder that the fundraiser order forms and money are due Monday, October 28, 2013 in your students Choir class. Please get those turned in that day so that we can place the orders quickly.

Thank you so much for your support and participation!

Parents - Don't Forget

This week, Thursday, Sept. 5th at 7pm in the KHS Choir Room

Please make plans to have at least one parent attend. Mr. Dierdorf will cover the calendar of KHS choir events, MasterWorks, fundraising opportunities and answer questions from the parents.

We, KHSCA Board, need lots of volunteers to make all of our programs a success. Even if you can't be there during the day we can use your help early mornings for Chick-Fil-A breakfast biscuit sales and through donations of baked goods, cases of water, etc. 

It's a busy year and we have a new staff member in the Choir, come and meet Mr. Taylor.

September Choir Calendar of Events

Welcome to all our new choir parents and

Welcome Back to all our returning parents!

Please find below the September Choir Calendar of Events, please check back often for updates and any last minute details:

September 4th - Night of Stars auditions

 

September 5th - Mandatory Fall Parent Meeting, 7pm, Choir Room. Please make plans to have at least one parent attend. We need lots of volunteers to make all of our programs a success. Even if you can't be there during the day we can use your help early mornings and through donations. It's a busy year and we have a new staff member in the department, come and meet Mr. Taylor.

 

September 14th - We sing the National Anthem at the KHS vs. Woodlands varsity football game at Rhodes Stadium, 6pm.

 

September 16th - Dress Rehearsal for Night of Stars, 7pm, PAC

 

September 17th - Night of Stars, 7pm, PAC

 

September 21st - District Choir Auditions, CRHS, times TBA

CHOIR MOVE-IN DAY-We need your help

KHSCA Choir Council,

We are finally officially set for a work day on Monday, August 5, to set up the new Choir room. To get there, use the parking lot in front of the old west campus. There is a door with two ramps leading up to it. That's our entrance. The Choir room will be the first room on your left. Wear work clothes and shoes that will protect your feet. We will need to get things out of our mini warehouse on 5th Street at some point. Anyone who has a truck or SUV, we need your help.There is a lot to do and we need everyone who can help. If you can't be there, please help get the word out.

Pizza and drinks will be served.

All-State Music summer camps

All-State Music

Summer Camps

We want to offer the following information on summer music camps held throughout Texas for high school students who are interested in working on the All-State Music and preparing for that process. 

We, KHSCA and Mr. Dierdorff, do not support any camp in particular and invite you to explore each one and see what works for your child. If you have another one you would like added to the list, please send it to Jennifer Hollingshead, jholli@gmail.com.

Houston Baptist University Music Camp

UT - Longhorn Music Camp

Sam Houston Choir Camp

Texas Tech Choir Camp

Reminder - Senior Farewell Concert Tuesday, April 30 at 7pm in PAC

Just a reminder to all parents and students, the Senior Farewell Concert is Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at 7 pm in PAC. 

All underclassmen uniforms are due at the conclusion of the concert, seniors you have a few extra days. Please bring a change of clothes with you so that all items can be checked in and returned that evening. 

Parents, please allow a few extra minutes at the conclusion of our concert for your student to return their uniforms. Check-in of uniforms will be back stage for students ONLY.

New KHSCA Board for 2013-2014

We are so excited to announce the newly elected 2013-2014 KHSCA Board, which will take over from our existing Board in June 2013:

President - Debra Taylor

Vice-President - Jennifer Hollingshead

2nd Vice President - Era Kay Hill

3rd Vice President - Jocelyn Richardson

Treasurer - Debbie Mannion

Secretary - Carolyn Gardner

Asst. Secretary - Murphy Flores

At Large Member - Sharon Ferrell

Fundraising - Lisa Holland

Please look for additional information from the Board throughout the summer as we meet to finalize the budget, calendars, and fundraising events.

ATTENTION CHOIR PARENTS: WE NEED YOUR HELP!

We are about elect a new Executive Board for the KHSCA. However, we need parents who can volunteer to serve. If you are interested in being part of our Executive Board next year, please attend our Parent Meeting, April 23, 2013 at 7pm in the choir room. 

We will discuss the process of selecting the Board, accept nominations and vote for those willing to serve on the Board. Those elected will then meet to discuss what positions they will hold for the next year. 

We would love to see our Freshman and Sophomore parents able to serve, many of the current board members are parents of incoming Seniors and want to pass the baton.

If you have any questions about serving, time commitments, or meeting times. Please email Chuck Spies, President at cspies@consolidated.net.

Attention Choir Parents: We need your help!

We are about elect a new Executive Board for the KHSCA. However, we need parents who can volunteer to serve. If you are interested in being part of our Executive Board next year, please attend our Parent Meeting, April 23, 2013 at 7pm in the choir room. 

We will discuss the process of selecting the Board, accept nominations and vote for those willing to serve on the Board. Those elected will then meet to discuss what positions they will hold for the next year. 

We would love to see our Freshman and Sophomore parents able to serve, many of the current board members are parents of incoming Seniors and want to pass the baton.

If you have any questions about serving, time commitments, or meeting times. Please email Chuck Spies, President at cspies@consolidated.net.

REMINDER: Final Payments for 

Spring Trip are Past Due

Parents just a quick reminder from our Treasurer, Debbie Mannion, that Spring Trip payments are now past due. Please get your final payments turned in ASAP. If you are chaperoning, please make sure that you have spoken with Mr. Dierdorff or one of board members to make your payments as well. The students and parent volunteers leave next week!

Mandatory Spring Trip Parent Meeting

Tuesday, Feb. 5th, 2013 at 7pm

Parents: We are asking for at least one parent and the student attending the Spring Trip to attend our Spring Trip Parent Meeting Tuesday, Feb. 5th at 7pm in the West Commons You can reach that via the main campus office or competition gym entrance.

This is a very important meeting where we will be signing the necessary forms for the trip, going over the details of departure and discussing items to be packed, etc. Please attend with your student. 

Mandatory Parent Meeting for all Choir Students

Parents: We are asking for at least one parent to attend our Spring Parent Meeting Tuesday, Jan. 15th at 7pm in the Choir Room. You can reach that via the freshman campus office entrance. 

Among the items to be discussed are details of the Spring Trip coming up in March, fundraisers still available to help your student raise funds, and an update from Mr. Dierdorff on the upcoming musical -  Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat, a joint Fine Arts Dept. production, opening the end of January.

Please make plans to attend. 

Thank you,
The KHSCA Executive Board

Parents- 

We need your support and donations of desserts, coffee, juices and bottled water!

Don't Forget the Holiday Choir Concert - December 10, 2012 at 7pm, Silent Auction opens at 6pm. 
A very special guest from the North Pole will be joining us, we will have a wonderful Silent Auction with items from the Houston Rockets, Astros and Initial Outfitters, and who doesn't love to sing along to Christmas Carols!

Coffee and Carols (previously the Staff Appreciation Luncheon, due to construction we had to rearrange this event) 
We need donations of Desserts, Coffee, Juices and Bottled Water. If you are able to donate any of the following please get it to the choir room prior to December 12, 2012.

A few friendly reminders for everyone 

(Whew, what a busy time of year)!

• Your second Spring Trip payment of $150 is due by November 30, 2012. Please send payment of $150 with your student to school and they will get it turned into the right place. We will be sending out account statements prior to the third payment being due.

• Holiday Concert - December 10, 2012 at 7pm. A very special guest from the North Pole will be joining us, we will have a wonderful Silent Auction so you can knock out some Christmas shopping, and who doesn't love to sing along to Christmas Carols!

• Coffee and Carols (previously the Staff Luncheon, due to construction we had to rearrange this event) - We need donations of Desserts, Coffee, Juices and Bottled Water. If you are able to donate any of the following please get it to the choir room prior to December 11, 2012.

As always if you have any questions about upcoming events, please email Jennifer Hollingshead at jholli@gmail.com or Robert Dierdorf at robertedierdorf@katyisd.org