Dear Gregory Chorus Students and
Parents,
I wanted to make you aware of an exciting event
that is coming up that is not to be missed. On Monday, October
1, from 6:00-7:30pm, Neuqua Valley High School is hosting the “Southside Sing
Out!” led by world-renowned choral composer and song leader Nick
Page. The goal of the evening is for hundreds of people to come
together and simply “jam,” learning songs on the spot and experiencing the
powerful, connective force of singing. The event is open to any
chorus student in grades 6-12 at Neuqua and its feeder middle schools;
additionally, ALL students at Neuqua elementary feeder schools in grades 3-5 are
invited along with their parents. It is sure to be an incredible
evening of music making!! Any Gregory chorus student who
chooses to attend will receive five extra credit points toward their
class participation grade; in order to attend, please sign up in the chorus room
by September 25, as well as email Mr. Pfenninger. Parents, if
your child attends, please drop them off at the Neuqua Auditorium a few minutes
prior to 6:00pm and plan on picking them up promptly at
7:30pm.
In addition, ALL Gregory chorus students will be
working with Mr. Page prior to the evening event, during the morning of October
1. We will be travelling over to Clow Elementary School where we
will combine with the grade 3-5 classes for a clinic. Since Clow
is right around the corner from Gregory, no busses will be needed – we will be
walking (please be sure to check the weather forecast in advance, and bring
jackets, raincoats and umbrellas if needed). Parents – your
assistance with this is needed! If you would like to help
chaperone our ‘field trip’ by being a walker with us, please email Mr. Pfenninger. We will be leaving Gregory at approximately 9:10am, and
returning at approximately 10:30am. 8th
grade chorus students will need to bring a sack lunch to
school that day, as they will eat lunch after returning to school and
will not have an opportunity to purchase a lunch in the
cafeteria.
Nick Page is a dynamic and accomplished musician,
not to mention fun! This is truly a day that students will be
talking about for a long time. If you would like to learn more
about Mr. Page, check out:
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask!
