17 November 2023 ~ Newsletter
REGION WEEKEND NEWS:
Here’s the link to buy the video from Region Weekend
https://inspired-imaging-168740.square.site/product/all-region-video-tmea-atssb-/8?cs=true&cst=custom
Choose “Region 31 HS (Carroll SHS)” in the dropdown menu
See below for even more photos!
Here’s the link to buy the video from Region Weekend
https://inspired-imaging-168740.square.site/product/all-region-video-tmea-atssb-/8?cs=true&cst=custom
Choose “Region 31 HS (Carroll SHS)” in the dropdown menu
See below for even more photos!
VOLUNTEER NEWS
Hi Choir Family! We are in need of donations AND volunteer help for the upcoming craft fair on 12-3. The choir boosters have a booth selling barbecue each year. It is a wonderful fundraiser and a great way to get to know your choir family. Bell System will be performing at the craft fair as well.
NEW! For your convenience, you can donate supplies (except water) via our Amazon wishlist and they will be shipped directly to the choir: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/36DSVSRULTS4H?ref_=wl_share
All donations need to be either delivered to the choir room or delivered from Amazon no later than 12-2.
Volunteer and Donation Signup DIRECT LINK: https://www.charmsoffice.com/charms/volunteerR.asp?s=LDBellHSC&v=5805306
Please note: If you purchase items off the Amazon list, please ALSO be sure to sign up for them on Charms, for accurate counting.
Thank you!!!
Hi Choir Family! We are in need of donations AND volunteer help for the upcoming craft fair on 12-3. The choir boosters have a booth selling barbecue each year. It is a wonderful fundraiser and a great way to get to know your choir family. Bell System will be performing at the craft fair as well.
NEW! For your convenience, you can donate supplies (except water) via our Amazon wishlist and they will be shipped directly to the choir: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/36DSVSRULTS4H?ref_=wl_share
All donations need to be either delivered to the choir room or delivered from Amazon no later than 12-2.
Volunteer and Donation Signup DIRECT LINK: https://www.charmsoffice.com/charms/volunteerR.asp?s=LDBellHSC&v=5805306
Please note: If you purchase items off the Amazon list, please ALSO be sure to sign up for them on Charms, for accurate counting.
Thank you!!!
CHOIR TRIP NEWS!
Just a reminder that the second payment will be due by November 21. This is DURING Thanksgiving Break, so you might want to set a reminder to avoid late fees. All payments are paid online and any questions should be directed to the company.
Just a reminder that the second payment will be due by November 21. This is DURING Thanksgiving Break, so you might want to set a reminder to avoid late fees. All payments are paid online and any questions should be directed to the company.
CURRENT HOUSE STANDINGS
- Woo - 484
- Hagenberg - 386
- Mendelssohn - 382
- Barrett - 436
NEXT WEEK (and after Thanksgiving)
- Thanksgiving Break - November 20-24
- Choir Trip Payment DUE - Tuesday, 11/21
- A Cappella Orchestra Rehearsal - Monday, 11/27, 4-6 pm
- Choir Council Meeting - Tuesday, 11/28, 8:15am
- A Cappella Orchestra Rehearsal – Tuesday, 11/28, 2nd & 3rd periods
- Winter Concert Solo Auditions - Tuesday, 11/28, 4-8pm
- In-School Clinics - Wednesday, 11/29, Wear your choir t-shirt & jeans
- A Cappella Orchestra Performance @ BHS - Wednesday, 11/29, 7:00 pm, call 6:45
- JV & All Men After-School Rehearsal - Thursday, 11/30, 4-5:30pm (Varsity Men dismissed at 4:45pm)
- CRAFT FAIR - Saturday, 12/2 (Bell System performs at 11am & 12pm)
- Bell System TOURS - Friday through Monday, December 1-18 - see the Charms Calendar for more details
- Winter Concert Dress Rehearsal – Monday, 12/4, 4-7pm
- Winter Concert – Tuesday, 12/5, 7pm, call 6:15pm
- Poinsettia/Cookie Dough Delivery – Thursday, 12/7, immediately after school
- Bedford JH Choir Concert @ Bell – Thursday, December 7
- Hurst JH Choir Concert @ Bell – Friday, December 8
- Restaurant Fundraiser - Featuring Bell System – Monday, December 11, 6pm at V’s House of Pho, 8743 Bedford Euless Rd, North Richland Hills
- Voice Studio Recitals – Tuesday, December 12
- McKinney Studio, 5pm - Mirror Room
- Wolff Studio, 6pm and 7:30pm - Choir Room
- Winstead Studio, 7pm - Mirror Room
- Choir Fam Holiday Breakfast - 7:30am Choir Room, Tuesday, December 19, Bring favorite holiday breakfast items to share! Sock exchange!
- WINTER BREAK – December 21-January 8
- Area All-State Auditions @ UTA – January 6
- SHOWTIME! 2024 Concerts - Friday & Saturday, 2/2 & 2/3, 7pm
10 November 2023 ~ Newsletter
REGION WEEKEND NEWS:
Friday, November 10
Saturday, November 11
Please note - plaques, T-shirts, and recordings will be available for purchase at the concerts.
Friday, November 10
- 2:00PM-4:00PM - Birdville HS and Birdville ISD Fine Arts/Athletic Complex (FAAC)
- There is no return bus. Please plan to have your ride pick you up at 4:00pm @ Birdville High School, 9100 Mid Cities Blvd, North Richland Hills, TX 76180
Saturday, November 11
- 7:00am Meet in the Choir room at BHS
- Wear Choir T-shirt and jeans
- Bring - ALL music in nice folder, Water, pencil - anything you wish to add to your hanging bag for the concert (deodorant, hair or makeup touch ups)
- Pick up PACKED BAG from the Bell Choir Room
- 7:15am - load bus to travel to Carroll Sr. High
- 7:45am arrival at Carroll Sr. HS PAC (1501 W. Southlake Blvd)
- There is no return bus. Please plan to have your ride pick you up after the concert @ Carroll Sr. High, 1501 W Southlake Blvd, Southlake, TX 76092
- Honor Choir/Treble Concert - 4pm
- Region Mixed Concert - 5:45pm
Please note - plaques, T-shirts, and recordings will be available for purchase at the concerts.
GROUP PICTURE DAY
DON’T FORGET!!! On Tuesday, 11/14, during class, everyone will dress in full dress black uniform for our professional group picture. Bring your complete uniform to change at the beginning of class and change back to school clothes when the picture is finished.
Bell System ——> Your picture is on a different day! More details later.
DON’T FORGET!!! On Tuesday, 11/14, during class, everyone will dress in full dress black uniform for our professional group picture. Bring your complete uniform to change at the beginning of class and change back to school clothes when the picture is finished.
Bell System ——> Your picture is on a different day! More details later.
ALL-STATE NEWS
We are incredibly proud of these students who have been working so hard for Round Three Auditions next Tuesday, November 14. When you see them, wish them well!
Elijah Applon, Joshua Binkley, Mayson Clarke, Riley Corbin, Jorge Crespo, Landon Dunlap, Kiana Gonzalez, Vivian Lasoi, Maeve McCall, Maggie Neill, Gabriel Olguin, Kendall Pearce, Julie Perez, Peter Priddy, Hamza Qaddura, Leo Tran, Elisha Wenth
Here’s the plan: Meet in the choir room for 5th period. We will take a bus to Coppell HS. There is a return bus back to Bell after the entire audition is finished. Alternate transportation plans need to be emailed to both Mrs. A and Mrs. Lindberg by noon on Monday, November 13. Get lots of rest, drink lots of water, and take care of your voice this weekend!
We are incredibly proud of these students who have been working so hard for Round Three Auditions next Tuesday, November 14. When you see them, wish them well!
Elijah Applon, Joshua Binkley, Mayson Clarke, Riley Corbin, Jorge Crespo, Landon Dunlap, Kiana Gonzalez, Vivian Lasoi, Maeve McCall, Maggie Neill, Gabriel Olguin, Kendall Pearce, Julie Perez, Peter Priddy, Hamza Qaddura, Leo Tran, Elisha Wenth
Here’s the plan: Meet in the choir room for 5th period. We will take a bus to Coppell HS. There is a return bus back to Bell after the entire audition is finished. Alternate transportation plans need to be emailed to both Mrs. A and Mrs. Lindberg by noon on Monday, November 13. Get lots of rest, drink lots of water, and take care of your voice this weekend!
THIS COMING WEEK
- Choir Council Meeting - Tuesday, 11/14, 8:15am
- Picture Day - Tuesday, 11/14, during class - bring full dress black uniform
- All-State PRE-AREA AUDITIONS - Tuesday, 11/14, 5th period through evening
- Help Decorate the Choir Room - Thursday and Friday, 8-8:40am, 11/16-11/17
- Thanksgiving Break - November 20-24
CHOIR TRIP NEWS!
Just a reminder that the second payment will be due by November 21. This is DURING Thanksgiving break, so you might want to set a reminder to avoid late fees. All payments are paid online and any questions should be directed to the company.
Just a reminder that the second payment will be due by November 21. This is DURING Thanksgiving break, so you might want to set a reminder to avoid late fees. All payments are paid online and any questions should be directed to the company.
Coming Soon
- Choir Trip Payment DUE - Tuesday, 11/21
- A Cappella Orchestra Rehearsal - Monday, 11/27, 4-6 pm
- A Cappella Orchestra Rehearsal during 2nd & 3rd periods - Tuesday, 11/28
- Winter Concert Solo Auditions - Tuesday, 11/28, 4-8pm
- In-School Clinics - Wednesday, 11/29, Wear your choir t-shirt & jeans
- A Cappella Orchestra Performance @ BHS - Wednesday, 11/29, 7:00 pm, call 6:45
- JV & All Men After-School Rehearsal - Thursday, 11/30, 4-5:30pm (Varsity Men dismissed at 4:45pm)
- CRAFT FAIR - Saturday, 12/2 (Bell System performs at 11am & 12pm)
- Winter Concert Dress Rehearsal - Monday, 12/4, 4-7pm
- Winter Concert - Tuesday, 12/5, 7pm, call 6:15pm
- Poinsettia/Cookie Dough Delivery - Thursday, 12/7, immediately after school
- Voice Studio Recitals - Tuesday, 12/12
- SHOWTIME! 2024 Concerts - Friday & Saturday, 2/2 & 2/3, 7pm
3 November 2023 ~ Newsletter
GO RAIDERS FOOTBALL!!!!!
LD Bell Choir loves you and is SO proud of you!
***Shout out to Joey Hernandez & Tanner Ewing***
LD Bell Choir loves you and is SO proud of you!
***Shout out to Joey Hernandez & Tanner Ewing***
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Community Garage Sale
Come shop tomorrow in the parking lot, Saturday November 4, 9am-12pm |
THIS COMING WEEK
- All-State BASS Master Class - Monday, 11/6, 4-5:30pm
- Choir Council Meeting - Tuesday, 11/7, 8:15am
- All-State SOP, TEN, ALTO Master Class - Tuesday, 11/7, 4-5:30pm
- Chipotle Choir Fundraiser - Tuesday, 11/7, 5-9pm
- Region Items DUE - Wednesday, 11/8 (Fee, Transportation Plan, Folder & Bag Check)
- All-State Mock Auditions - Thursday, 11/9, 4-6pm
- REGION WEEKEND - November 10-11 (Friday @ Birdville HS, Saturday @ Carroll HS)
REGION WEEKEND NEWS:
This info is for the 38 students who made the three Region Choirs:
Do you have a ride home next Friday and Saturday?? We are planning on a bus ride for you THERE, but NOT BACK!
Here’s a recap of the week’s events:
Monday, November 6
DUE Wednesday, November 8:
Black Tux Jacket Black Dress
Black Tux Pants Black hose/stockings
Black Vest Black dress shoes
Black Tie Proper undergarments
White Tux Shirt
Black Dress shoes
LONG Black Socks
Friday, November 10
Saturday, November 11
Please note - plaques, T-shirts, and recordings will be available for purchase at the concerts.
***For those going on in the All-State audition process, keep practicing! Your All-State Master Classes are Monday & Tuesday, 4-5:30!
This info is for the 38 students who made the three Region Choirs:
- 9/10 Honor Choir
- District Treble Choir
- Region Mixed Choir
Do you have a ride home next Friday and Saturday?? We are planning on a bus ride for you THERE, but NOT BACK!
Here’s a recap of the week’s events:
Monday, November 6
- Hanging Bags checked out to students who are not in Bell System
DUE Wednesday, November 8:
- Folder check
- All ORIGINAL Music for the concert
- Nice black folder with your name somewhere
- Pencil
- Packed Bag for Concert due IN THE CHOIR ROOM: FULL choir uniform includes:
Black Tux Jacket Black Dress
Black Tux Pants Black hose/stockings
Black Vest Black dress shoes
Black Tie Proper undergarments
White Tux Shirt
Black Dress shoes
LONG Black Socks
Friday, November 10
- Wear normal school clothes
- All students meet in the choir room for 3rd period - load bus to Cici’s Pizza for HEBISD Choir celebration
- Bring ALL your region music in a nice black folder
- Bring Pencil and water
- 2:00PM-4:00PM - Birdville HS and Birdville ISD Fine Arts/Athletic Complex (FAAC)
- Please be in your spots at 1:50pm for a prompt start to sectionals
- DISTRICT TREBLE: Sectionals at BISD FAAC
- HONOR CHOIR and REGION MIXED: Birdville HS
- There is no return bus. Please plan to have your ride pick you up at 4:00pm @ Birdville High School, 9100 Mid Cities Blvd, North Richland Hills, TX 76180
Saturday, November 11
- 7:00am Meet in the Choir room at BHS
- Wear Choir T-shirt and jeans
- Bring - ALL music in nice folder, Water, pencil - anything you wish to add to your hanging bag for the concert (deodorant, hair or makeup touch ups)
- Pick up PACKED BAG from the Bell Choir Room
- 7:15am - load bus to travel to Carroll Sr. High
- 7:45am arrival at Carroll Sr. HS PAC (1501 W. Southlake Blvd)
- There is no return bus. Please plan to have your ride pick you up after the concert @ Carroll Sr. High, 1501 W Southlake Blvd, Southlake, TX 76092
- Honor Choir/Treble Concert - 4pm
- Region Mixed Concert - 5:45pm
Please note - plaques, T-shirts, and recordings will be available for purchase at the concerts.
***For those going on in the All-State audition process, keep practicing! Your All-State Master Classes are Monday & Tuesday, 4-5:30!
Coming Soon
- Picture Day - Tuesday, 11/14, during class - bring full dress black uniform & Bell System uniforms
- Pre-Area All-State Auditions - Tuesday, 11/14
- Thanksgiving Break - November 20-24
- A Cappella Orchestra Rehearsal - Monday, 11/27, 4-6 pm
- Winter Concert Solo Auditions - Tuesday, 11/28, 4-8pm
- In-School Clinics - Wednesday, 11/29, Wear your choir t-shirt & jeans
- A Cappella Orchestra Performance @ BHS - Wednesday, 11/29, 7:00 pm, call 6:45
- JV & All Men After-School Rehearsal - Thursday, 11/30, 4-5:30pm (Varsity Men dismissed at 4:45pm)
- CRAFT FAIR - Saturday, 12/2 (Bell System performs at 11am & 12pm)
- Winter Concert Dress Rehearsal - Monday, 12/4, 4-7pm
- Winter Concert - Tuesday, 12/5, 7pm, call 6:15pm
- Poinsettia/Cookie Dough Delivery - Thursday, 12/7, immediately after school
- Voice Studio Recitals - Tuesday, 12/12
- SHOWTIME! 2024 Concerts - Friday-Saturday, 2/2 and 2/3, 7pm
Game Day Pics
27 October 2023 ~ Newsletter
CHOIR TRIP NEWS!
Registration is complete and your second payment will be due November 21. Remember, all payments are paid online and any questions should be directed to the company.
Fundraisers that help pay for trip:
Registration is complete and your second payment will be due November 21. Remember, all payments are paid online and any questions should be directed to the company.
Fundraisers that help pay for trip:
- Cookie Dough/Poinsettia Sales - Fundraising credits have been applied to your Charms account
- Garage Sale - Saturday, 11/4 - see details below.
Community Garage Sale
Mark your calendars for Saturday November 4, 9am-12pm
REGISTRATION PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT THE CHOIRS OF LD BELL HIGH SCHOOL
All yard sale participants will keep any proceeds made at the event. Participants are expected to bring all set- up needs (including, but not limited to: tables, chairs, hanging racks, boxes, bags, cash change, etc.) The Choirs of LD Bell High School will not supply tables or chairs. Participants are also expected to remove all items from their spaces at the end of the sale and be off the property by 1:00 pm. All merchants are expected to be prepared and set up by 9:00am when the sale opens to the public. The registration fee is considered a non-refundable donation to the Choirs of LD Bell High School Booster Club. THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE
EVENT. The Choirs of LD Bell High School is not the sales agent and is not responsible for products sold. All sales are between merchants and consumers.
Sign up HERE
Mark your calendars for Saturday November 4, 9am-12pm
REGISTRATION PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT THE CHOIRS OF LD BELL HIGH SCHOOL
All yard sale participants will keep any proceeds made at the event. Participants are expected to bring all set- up needs (including, but not limited to: tables, chairs, hanging racks, boxes, bags, cash change, etc.) The Choirs of LD Bell High School will not supply tables or chairs. Participants are also expected to remove all items from their spaces at the end of the sale and be off the property by 1:00 pm. All merchants are expected to be prepared and set up by 9:00am when the sale opens to the public. The registration fee is considered a non-refundable donation to the Choirs of LD Bell High School Booster Club. THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE
EVENT. The Choirs of LD Bell High School is not the sales agent and is not responsible for products sold. All sales are between merchants and consumers.
Sign up HERE
THIS COMING WEEK
- UNIFORM TURN-IN for those not in 2nd TRI - TODAY, 10/27
- REGION WEEKEND ITEMS DUE - TODAY, 10/27 (Transportation plan/lunch order in a google form, $30 fee)
- JV CHOIR FINAL EXAM - Monday, 10/30
- Finals - October 30 - 31
- NO Choir Officer Meeting - Tuesday 10/31, 8:15am
- No School - Nov 1, Professional Development
- TRI 2 Begins - Thursday, 11/2
- A Cappella Performs at Football Game - Thursday, 11/2, 6:30 pm call
REGION WEEKEND NEWS
WOW!! After Saturday’s All-State Auditions, we can now add our congratulations to these students for earning a spot in the TMEA Region 31 Choirs:
REGION MIXED CHOIR
DISTRICT TREBLE CHOIR
9/10 HONOR CHOIR
Be sure you are learning your supplemental music! There are some tracks available in your online folder. (23-24 Choir Folders —> Region Weekend Supplemental Pieces)
REGION WEEKEND is November 10-11 (Friday @ Birdville HS, Saturday @ Carroll HS). Fee: $30 per participant for the entire weekend. This fee covers music, clinicians, instrumentalists, lunch on Friday, and lunch on Saturday. Your transportation plan, lunch order, and $30 fee is all due on Friday, 10/27.
REGION CLINICIANS:
SCHEDULE:
Friday 11/10, 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM
11:45 am Take a bus to eat Lunch at CiCi's with HEBISD Choirs
1:30 pm Continue to Birdville HS for Region Weekend Rehearsals
2-4pm Rehearsals
LOCATION: Birdville HS, 9200 Mid Cities Blvd, North Richland Hills, TX 76180
***Please Note - there is NO BUS HOME. Please plan ahead to be picked up at 4pm from Birdville HS.
Saturday 11/11, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
7am Meet @ Bell HS Choir Room
7:15 am Take a bus to Carroll Sr. High FAC for Region Clinics, lunch provided
8am - 4pm Clinics!
4:00 pm Concert 1 (Treble/Honor Choirs)
5:45 pm Concert 2 (Region Choir)
LOCATION: Carroll Sr. High FAC, 1501 W Southlake Blvd, Southlake, TX 76092
***Please Note - there is NO BUS HOME. Please plan ahead to be picked up after your concert from Carroll Senior HS Fine Arts Center. (No later than 6:45 pm.)
WOW!! After Saturday’s All-State Auditions, we can now add our congratulations to these students for earning a spot in the TMEA Region 31 Choirs:
REGION MIXED CHOIR
- Gabriel Olguin
- Mayson Clarke
- Elijah Applon
- Peter Priddy
- Kendall Pearce
- Joshua Binkley
- Maeve McCall
- Vivian Lasoi
- Hamza Qaddura
- Maggie Neill
- Riley Corbin
- Jorge Crespo
- Kiana Gonzalez
- Elisha Wenth
- Landon Dunlap
- Juliet Perez
- Leo Tran
DISTRICT TREBLE CHOIR
- Graciela Herrador
- Alexa Jones
- Alani Rojas
- Vaniecia Whitaker
- Ali Landreth
- Raegan Burens
- Sofie Barron
- Alden Stovall
- Anusha Mohammed
- Zeinab Oumar
- Emmy Irvin
9/10 HONOR CHOIR
- Samir Oumar
- Alyssa Castro
- David Kombo
- Chloe Lee
- Vania Lugo
- Divine Masoka
- Sergio Rincon
- Natalie Stout
- Princeton Thomas
- Gwen Valentino
Be sure you are learning your supplemental music! There are some tracks available in your online folder. (23-24 Choir Folders —> Region Weekend Supplemental Pieces)
REGION WEEKEND is November 10-11 (Friday @ Birdville HS, Saturday @ Carroll HS). Fee: $30 per participant for the entire weekend. This fee covers music, clinicians, instrumentalists, lunch on Friday, and lunch on Saturday. Your transportation plan, lunch order, and $30 fee is all due on Friday, 10/27.
REGION CLINICIANS:
- Region Mixed - Dr. Z. Randall Stroope
- District Treble - Dr. Josh Brown
- Honor Choir - Cynthia Douglas
SCHEDULE:
Friday 11/10, 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM
11:45 am Take a bus to eat Lunch at CiCi's with HEBISD Choirs
1:30 pm Continue to Birdville HS for Region Weekend Rehearsals
2-4pm Rehearsals
LOCATION: Birdville HS, 9200 Mid Cities Blvd, North Richland Hills, TX 76180
***Please Note - there is NO BUS HOME. Please plan ahead to be picked up at 4pm from Birdville HS.
Saturday 11/11, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
7am Meet @ Bell HS Choir Room
7:15 am Take a bus to Carroll Sr. High FAC for Region Clinics, lunch provided
8am - 4pm Clinics!
4:00 pm Concert 1 (Treble/Honor Choirs)
5:45 pm Concert 2 (Region Choir)
LOCATION: Carroll Sr. High FAC, 1501 W Southlake Blvd, Southlake, TX 76092
***Please Note - there is NO BUS HOME. Please plan ahead to be picked up after your concert from Carroll Senior HS Fine Arts Center. (No later than 6:45 pm.)
Upcoming Dates ~ BOLD indicates all students
November 6 – All-State Bass Master Class (4-5:30)
November 7 – All-State Sop, Alto, Tenor Master Class (4-5:30)
November 9 – All-State Mock Auditions (4-6pm)
November 10-11 – All Region Clinic and Concert
November 14 – Pre-Area All-State Auditions @ Coppell HS
November 20-24 – Thanksgiving Break
November 28 – SOLO Auditions for the Winter Concert
November 29 – A Cappella performs at Orchestra Concert
December 5 – Winter Concert
December 7 – Poinsettia/Cookie Dough Delivery Date
December 12 – Voice Recitals
December 21-January 8 – Christmas Break
January 6 – Area All-State Auditions @ UTA
November 6 – All-State Bass Master Class (4-5:30)
November 7 – All-State Sop, Alto, Tenor Master Class (4-5:30)
November 9 – All-State Mock Auditions (4-6pm)
November 10-11 – All Region Clinic and Concert
November 14 – Pre-Area All-State Auditions @ Coppell HS
November 20-24 – Thanksgiving Break
November 28 – SOLO Auditions for the Winter Concert
November 29 – A Cappella performs at Orchestra Concert
December 5 – Winter Concert
December 7 – Poinsettia/Cookie Dough Delivery Date
December 12 – Voice Recitals
December 21-January 8 – Christmas Break
January 6 – Area All-State Auditions @ UTA
JV CHOIR Review Games
20 October 2023 ~ Newsletter
BELL SYSTEM NEWS
Bell System Sings National Anthem at Football game TODAY 7:30 pm, Call Time – 7pm
GOOD LUCK to the students auditioning for ALL STATE SATURDAY 10/21!
Reminder - Meet at BHS at 7:45am SHARP - Dress professionally, Bring your music, pencil, anything to mark your scores, and bottle of water. Remember – NO RETURN BUS from Colleyville Heritage High School! Please have alternate transportation communication in writing (EMAIL works well).
LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP FOR THE CHOIR TRIP!!!!!! DEADLINE THIS SUNDAY 10/22!
Are you signed up for our Choir Trip to Nashville and Memphis, TN? The link is in your email! Registration is only open until Sunday, 10/22, and closes at 5pm.
The deposit plus the cost of optional trip protection is required to confirm their spot on the roster. Remember it is a three-part sign-up.
1- Register online - The link is in your school email. CANNOT BE LATE!
Should you have questions, email support@greenlightgrouptours.com or call at 1-800-490-1820 ext 2
2 - Pay the non-refundable deposit online. CANNOT BE LATE!
3 - Return the BHS Choir contract (goldenrod yellow paper). We will still accept these next week
After everyone has completed the three-step registration process, we can apply any fundraising credits towards your trip.
Fundraisers that help pay for trip:
Community Garage Sale
Mark your calendars for Saturday November 4 form 9-12pm
REGISTRATION PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT THE CHOIRS OF LD BELL HIGH SCHOOL
All yard sale participants will keep any proceeds made at the event. Participants are expected to bring all set- up needs (including, but not limited to: tables, chairs, hanging racks, boxes, bags, cash change, etc.) The Choirs of LD Bell High School will not supply tables or chairs. Participants are also expected to remove all items from their spaces at the end of the sale and be off the property by 1:00 pm. All merchants are expected to be prepared and set up by 9:00am when the sale opens to the public. The registration fee is considered a non-refundable donation to the Choirs of LD Bell High School Booster Club. THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE
EVENT. The Choirs of LD Bell High School is not the sales agent and is not responsible for products sold. All sales are between merchants and consumers.
Sign up HERE
COMBINED MEN’S CHOIR TO TCU
Our Men’s Choirs had a special invitation to sing with the TCU Frog Corps this past Tuesday, Oct 17, 2023. They got to tour the campus, sit in on a Varsity Choir Rehearsal, have a Q&A with college students, work with Dr. Christopher Aspaas, and perform with the TCU Frog Corps. It was a fun day that ended with PIRATES. Click the link below to view the whole concert. (The Pirates arrive around 48 minutes in.)
You tube link to TCU concert
*PLEASE NOTE - Hanging Bags must be returned by Monday, 10/23.
REGION WEEKEND NEWS
Be sure you have this in your calendar: REGION WEEKEND is November 10-11 (Friday @ Birdville HS, Saturday @ Carroll HS). Fee: $30 per participant for the entire weekend.
REGION CLINICIANS:
SCHEDULE:
Friday 11/10, 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Take a bus to eat Lunch at CiCi's with HEBISD Choirs
Continue to Birdville HS for Region Weekend Rehearsals
LOCATION: Birdville HS, 9200 Mid Cities Blvd, North Richland Hills, TX 76180
Saturday 11/17, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
7am Meet @ Bell HS Choir Room
Take a bus to Carroll Sr. High for Region Clinics, lunch provided
Treble and Honor Choirs are invited to stay for the Region Choir concert or may leave quickly after the first concert.
4:00 pm Concert 1 (Treble/Honor Choirs)
5:45 pm Concert 2 (Region Choir)
LOCATION: Carroll Sr. High FAC, 1501 W Southlake Blvd, Southlake, TX 76092
Congratulations to these sophomores for earning a spot in the TMEA Region 31 9/10 Honor Choir:
On Monday during class, Honor Choir members will receive your other two pieces to be performed during Region Weekend. It will be your responsibility to learn the supplemental music on your own and be ready to work with your clinician. All tracks are in your online choir folder!
TOMORROW, ALL-STATE ROUND TWO AUDITIONS
These auditions will determine who is moving on to round three as well as who will earn a spot in a region choir. Results will be announced in Canvas by 9pm.
FUNDRAISING NEWS
THIS COMING WEEK
Upcoming Dates ~ BOLD indicates all students
October 30 – JV Final Exam
November 2 – A Cappella Performs at Football Game
November 10-11 – All Region Clinic and Concert
November 16 – Pre-Area All State Auditions
November 29 – A Cappella performs at Orchestra Concert
December 5 – Winter Concert
December 7 – Poinsettia/Cookie Dough Delivery Date
December 12 – Voice Recitals
January 19 – Bell System PREMIERE of 2024 Competition Set
February 2 & 3 – SHOWTIME! 2024
February 20 – Voice Recitals
February 26 – Solo and Ensemble Contest
March 26 – Pre UIL
April 3-5 – UIL Contest
April 5-9 – Spring Choir Trip to Nashville & Memphis, TN
April 30 – Spring Concert
May 9 – Bell System Auditions
May 10 – Choir Banquet
Bell System Sings National Anthem at Football game TODAY 7:30 pm, Call Time – 7pm
GOOD LUCK to the students auditioning for ALL STATE SATURDAY 10/21!
Reminder - Meet at BHS at 7:45am SHARP - Dress professionally, Bring your music, pencil, anything to mark your scores, and bottle of water. Remember – NO RETURN BUS from Colleyville Heritage High School! Please have alternate transportation communication in writing (EMAIL works well).
LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP FOR THE CHOIR TRIP!!!!!! DEADLINE THIS SUNDAY 10/22!
Are you signed up for our Choir Trip to Nashville and Memphis, TN? The link is in your email! Registration is only open until Sunday, 10/22, and closes at 5pm.
The deposit plus the cost of optional trip protection is required to confirm their spot on the roster. Remember it is a three-part sign-up.
1- Register online - The link is in your school email. CANNOT BE LATE!
Should you have questions, email support@greenlightgrouptours.com or call at 1-800-490-1820 ext 2
2 - Pay the non-refundable deposit online. CANNOT BE LATE!
3 - Return the BHS Choir contract (goldenrod yellow paper). We will still accept these next week
After everyone has completed the three-step registration process, we can apply any fundraising credits towards your trip.
Fundraisers that help pay for trip:
- Cookie Dough/Poinsettia Sales
- Garage Sale - Saturday, 11/4 - more details below.
Community Garage Sale
Mark your calendars for Saturday November 4 form 9-12pm
REGISTRATION PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT THE CHOIRS OF LD BELL HIGH SCHOOL
All yard sale participants will keep any proceeds made at the event. Participants are expected to bring all set- up needs (including, but not limited to: tables, chairs, hanging racks, boxes, bags, cash change, etc.) The Choirs of LD Bell High School will not supply tables or chairs. Participants are also expected to remove all items from their spaces at the end of the sale and be off the property by 1:00 pm. All merchants are expected to be prepared and set up by 9:00am when the sale opens to the public. The registration fee is considered a non-refundable donation to the Choirs of LD Bell High School Booster Club. THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE
EVENT. The Choirs of LD Bell High School is not the sales agent and is not responsible for products sold. All sales are between merchants and consumers.
Sign up HERE
COMBINED MEN’S CHOIR TO TCU
Our Men’s Choirs had a special invitation to sing with the TCU Frog Corps this past Tuesday, Oct 17, 2023. They got to tour the campus, sit in on a Varsity Choir Rehearsal, have a Q&A with college students, work with Dr. Christopher Aspaas, and perform with the TCU Frog Corps. It was a fun day that ended with PIRATES. Click the link below to view the whole concert. (The Pirates arrive around 48 minutes in.)
You tube link to TCU concert
*PLEASE NOTE - Hanging Bags must be returned by Monday, 10/23.
REGION WEEKEND NEWS
Be sure you have this in your calendar: REGION WEEKEND is November 10-11 (Friday @ Birdville HS, Saturday @ Carroll HS). Fee: $30 per participant for the entire weekend.
REGION CLINICIANS:
- Region Mixed - Dr. Z. Randall Stroope
- District Treble - Dr. Josh Brown
- Honor Choir - Cynthia Douglas
SCHEDULE:
Friday 11/10, 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Take a bus to eat Lunch at CiCi's with HEBISD Choirs
Continue to Birdville HS for Region Weekend Rehearsals
LOCATION: Birdville HS, 9200 Mid Cities Blvd, North Richland Hills, TX 76180
Saturday 11/17, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
7am Meet @ Bell HS Choir Room
Take a bus to Carroll Sr. High for Region Clinics, lunch provided
Treble and Honor Choirs are invited to stay for the Region Choir concert or may leave quickly after the first concert.
4:00 pm Concert 1 (Treble/Honor Choirs)
5:45 pm Concert 2 (Region Choir)
LOCATION: Carroll Sr. High FAC, 1501 W Southlake Blvd, Southlake, TX 76092
Congratulations to these sophomores for earning a spot in the TMEA Region 31 9/10 Honor Choir:
- Alyssa Castro
- David Kombo
- Chloe Lee
- Vania Lugo
- Divine Masoka
- Sergio Rincon
- Natalie Stout
- Princeton Thomas
- Gwen Valentino
On Monday during class, Honor Choir members will receive your other two pieces to be performed during Region Weekend. It will be your responsibility to learn the supplemental music on your own and be ready to work with your clinician. All tracks are in your online choir folder!
TOMORROW, ALL-STATE ROUND TWO AUDITIONS
These auditions will determine who is moving on to round three as well as who will earn a spot in a region choir. Results will be announced in Canvas by 9pm.
FUNDRAISING NEWS
- Cookie Dough/Poinsettia Orders have been turned in, so now it’s time to prepare for DELIVERY!
- Thursday, 12/7 - delivery date - you must be here to pick up all of your orders as soon as school is out. Remember, cookie dough arrives frozen and poinsettias are live plants, therefore, they must be delivered immediately. If you cannot pick up your orders, your parent/guardians may come to your place! If you ordered more than you can carry by yourself, please plan to bring helpers to get it to your vehicle. PRE-PLANNING is a must!
THIS COMING WEEK
- All-State ROUND 2 AUDITIONS - Saturday, 10/21, @ Colleyville Heritage HS - Meet at BHS at 7:45am - Bus to Colleyville Heritage HS. No return bus. Alternate arrangements need to be communicated by email from a parent.
- Choir Officer Meeting - Tuesday 10/24, 8:15am
- Finals October 30 - 31
Upcoming Dates ~ BOLD indicates all students
October 30 – JV Final Exam
November 2 – A Cappella Performs at Football Game
November 10-11 – All Region Clinic and Concert
November 16 – Pre-Area All State Auditions
November 29 – A Cappella performs at Orchestra Concert
December 5 – Winter Concert
December 7 – Poinsettia/Cookie Dough Delivery Date
December 12 – Voice Recitals
January 19 – Bell System PREMIERE of 2024 Competition Set
February 2 & 3 – SHOWTIME! 2024
February 20 – Voice Recitals
February 26 – Solo and Ensemble Contest
March 26 – Pre UIL
April 3-5 – UIL Contest
April 5-9 – Spring Choir Trip to Nashville & Memphis, TN
April 30 – Spring Concert
May 9 – Bell System Auditions
May 10 – Choir Banquet
TCU Pics
13 October 2023 ~ Newsletter
Cookie Dough/Poinsettia Order Forms and all $$ DUE MONDAY, 10/16!
This Newsletter is jam-packed with info. You know you've reached the end when you see Binks' stick the landing!
This Newsletter is jam-packed with info. You know you've reached the end when you see Binks' stick the landing!
TRIP TRIP TRIP TRIP TRIP TRIP NEWS!!!!!!
Are you signed up for our Choir Trip to Nashville and Memphis, TN? The link is in your email! Registration is only open until Sunday, 10/22, and closes at 5pm.
The deposit plus the cost of optional trip protection is required to confirm their spot on the roster. After everyone has completed the registration process, we can apply any fundraising credits towards your trip.
Fundraisers that help pay for trip:
9/10 HONOR CHOIR NEWS
AUDITION - Monday, 10/16, 4-8pm @ Hurst JH
DETAILS - We will MEET in the choir room immediately after school and take a bus to Hurst JH. There is NO BUS HOME! Please plan for a ride by 7:30pm or earlier. As soon as you finish your audition, you may check out at the "Check-Out Table," and then you may power on your phone to contact your ride. Some singers may be finished as early as 6:10pm.
PACK YOUR BAG -
Are you signed up for our Choir Trip to Nashville and Memphis, TN? The link is in your email! Registration is only open until Sunday, 10/22, and closes at 5pm.
The deposit plus the cost of optional trip protection is required to confirm their spot on the roster. After everyone has completed the registration process, we can apply any fundraising credits towards your trip.
Fundraisers that help pay for trip:
- Cookie Dough/Poinsettia Sales which ends on SUNDAY, 10/15 - everyone must turn in order forms and $$ on Monday, 10/16
- Garage Sale - Saturday, 11/4 - more details to come
9/10 HONOR CHOIR NEWS
AUDITION - Monday, 10/16, 4-8pm @ Hurst JH
DETAILS - We will MEET in the choir room immediately after school and take a bus to Hurst JH. There is NO BUS HOME! Please plan for a ride by 7:30pm or earlier. As soon as you finish your audition, you may check out at the "Check-Out Table," and then you may power on your phone to contact your ride. Some singers may be finished as early as 6:10pm.
PACK YOUR BAG -
- Bring or wear NICE CLOTHES for the audition. Absolutely no jeans or t-shirts.
- Bring your original music! You may audition with your marked copies, but you must have the originals with you when you check in.
- Bring water, snacks, and/or money for the concession stand. You will not be allowed to leave to get dinner, so be sure to bring something to tie you over.
- Bring something to do. You may not have electronics of any kind and you may be waiting a while for your turn to sing. This is a good time to make new friends, catch up on homework, play cards, read a good book, play board games... Just remember, absolutely NO PHONES can be powered on while you are checked in to the audition!
- REGION WEEKEND - November 10-11 (Friday @ Birdville HS, Saturday @ Carroll HS)
COMBINED MEN’S CHOIR TO TCU
Varsity Men’s special invitation to sing with the TCU Frog Corps! Tuesday, Oct 17, 2023
On Tuesday, October 17 the Varsity Men will travel to TCU to perform with the TCU men’s choir, Frog Corps. We would LOVE to have parents attend. The link to Frog Corps and Friends Concert information and tickets are below. It is $12 for adults, $5 for TCU students with ID, and free for children under 12. Parents can purchase tickets in advance or at the door.
https://calendar.tcu.edu/event/ensemble_concert_series_frog_corps_and_friends_8491
The schedule is as follows:
Thursday, October 12 - Hanging Bag check out
Friday, Oct 13, 2023- Bring PACKED bag with entire CLEAN choir uniform to BHS including black socks and shoes.
Tuesday, October 17
Wear choir T-shirts and nice blue jeans to school with good walking shoes (tennis shoes are best)
Attend 1st and 2nd period normally
All Men take A Lunch
3rd period - - meet in choir room
12:30pm load bus for TCU
1:15pm arrive at TCU
1:30 - 3:30 - college tour
3:00-3:30 pm - Jasper HS sound check
3:30-4:30 pm - Chorale rehearsal in VCCH
4:30 Q&A about singing college(?)
4:50- 5:20 pm - L.D. Bell HS sound check
5:30 pm - Pizza/Change
6:15 pm - Combined rehearsal for “O Love”
6:30 pm- Frog Corps sound check
7:00 pm - Concert - see above for ticket information
8:15pm - load buses to return to BHS
If any student is not going to ride the bus back to BHS please get that information to us in writing by Monday, October 16 at noon.
We will need some chaperones. If you are able and willing to help chaperone, please click this link to sign up. https://www.charmsoffice.com/charms/volunteerR.asp?s=LDBellHSC&v=5793894
Varsity Men’s special invitation to sing with the TCU Frog Corps! Tuesday, Oct 17, 2023
On Tuesday, October 17 the Varsity Men will travel to TCU to perform with the TCU men’s choir, Frog Corps. We would LOVE to have parents attend. The link to Frog Corps and Friends Concert information and tickets are below. It is $12 for adults, $5 for TCU students with ID, and free for children under 12. Parents can purchase tickets in advance or at the door.
https://calendar.tcu.edu/event/ensemble_concert_series_frog_corps_and_friends_8491
The schedule is as follows:
Thursday, October 12 - Hanging Bag check out
Friday, Oct 13, 2023- Bring PACKED bag with entire CLEAN choir uniform to BHS including black socks and shoes.
Tuesday, October 17
Wear choir T-shirts and nice blue jeans to school with good walking shoes (tennis shoes are best)
Attend 1st and 2nd period normally
All Men take A Lunch
3rd period - - meet in choir room
12:30pm load bus for TCU
1:15pm arrive at TCU
1:30 - 3:30 - college tour
3:00-3:30 pm - Jasper HS sound check
3:30-4:30 pm - Chorale rehearsal in VCCH
4:30 Q&A about singing college(?)
4:50- 5:20 pm - L.D. Bell HS sound check
5:30 pm - Pizza/Change
6:15 pm - Combined rehearsal for “O Love”
6:30 pm- Frog Corps sound check
7:00 pm - Concert - see above for ticket information
8:15pm - load buses to return to BHS
If any student is not going to ride the bus back to BHS please get that information to us in writing by Monday, October 16 at noon.
We will need some chaperones. If you are able and willing to help chaperone, please click this link to sign up. https://www.charmsoffice.com/charms/volunteerR.asp?s=LDBellHSC&v=5793894
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CURRENT HOUSE STANDINGS
Upcoming Dates ~ BOLD indicates all students
October 4-16 – Poinsettia and Cookie Dough Sale
October 16 – 9/10 Honor Choir and Region Round of All-State Auditions
October 30 – JV Final Exam
November 2 – A Cappella Performs at Football Game
November 10-11 – All Region Clinic and Concert
November 16 – Pre-Area All State Auditions
November 29 – A Cappella performs at Orchestra Concert
December 5 – Winter Concert
December 12 – Voice Recitals
January 19 – Bell System PREMIERE of 2024 Competition Set
February 2 & 3 – SHOWTIME! 2024
February 20 – Voice Recitals
February 26 – Solo and Ensemble Contest
March 26 – Pre UIL
April 3-5 – UIL Contest
April 5-9 – Spring Choir Trip to Nashville & Memphis, TN
April 30 – Spring Concert
May 9 – Bell System Auditions
May 10 – Choir Banquet
- Woo - 433
- Hagenberg - 335
- Mendelssohn - 341
- Barrett - 386
Upcoming Dates ~ BOLD indicates all students
October 4-16 – Poinsettia and Cookie Dough Sale
October 16 – 9/10 Honor Choir and Region Round of All-State Auditions
October 30 – JV Final Exam
November 2 – A Cappella Performs at Football Game
November 10-11 – All Region Clinic and Concert
November 16 – Pre-Area All State Auditions
November 29 – A Cappella performs at Orchestra Concert
December 5 – Winter Concert
December 12 – Voice Recitals
January 19 – Bell System PREMIERE of 2024 Competition Set
February 2 & 3 – SHOWTIME! 2024
February 20 – Voice Recitals
February 26 – Solo and Ensemble Contest
March 26 – Pre UIL
April 3-5 – UIL Contest
April 5-9 – Spring Choir Trip to Nashville & Memphis, TN
April 30 – Spring Concert
May 9 – Bell System Auditions
May 10 – Choir Banquet
6 October 2023 ~ Newsletter
A Cappella UTA Clinic - Tuesday, 10/10
A Cappella has been invited to a special event at the University of Texas at Arlington. Dr. Garcia-Novelli who is the Director of Choral Activities at University of Kansas is the special guest clinician. You can read more about him HERE
https://music.ku.edu/people/eduardo-garcia-novelli
We would like to have a few parent chaperones. If you can join us please let us know here
https://www.charmsoffice.com/charms/volunteerR.asp?s=LDBellHSC&v=5734260
Here is the schedule for the day.
Tuesday, Oct 10, 2023
8:45am - A Cappella meets in the Mirror room - wearing Choir T-shirt and nice blue jeans
9:00am - Load buses for UTA
9:45 Check in and seating in Irons Recital Hall
10:00-10:40 Martin High School clinic on stage
10:40-11:20 L.D. Bell High School clinic on stage
11:20 Break
11:30-12:00 UTA Choir concert
12:00 Early group dismissed
12:15 - Eat at Northeast Mall - Bring $ for lunch
1:15pm - Return to BHS - attend 4th period as normal.
9/10 HONOR CHOIR NEWS
Rehearsal & Audition Schedule:
FUNDRAISING NEWS
THIS COMING WEEK
Upcoming Dates ~ BOLD indicates all students
October 6 – BHS Choir Pyramid Concert
October 4-16 - Poinsettia and Cookie Dough Sale
October 16 – 9/10 Honor Choir and Region Round of All-State Auditions
October 30 – JV Final Exam
November 2 – A Cappella Performs at Football Game
November 10-11 - All Region Clinic and Concert
November 16 - Pre-Area All State Auditions
November 29 – A Cappella performs at Orchestra Concert
December 5 – Winter Concert
December 12 – Voice Recitals
January 19 – Bell System PREMIERE of 2024 Competition Set
February 2 & 3 – SHOWTIME! 2024
February 20 – Voice Recitals
February 26 – Solo and Ensemble Contest
March 26 – Pre UIL
April 3-5 - UIL Contest
April 5-9 – Spring Choir Trip to Nashville & Memphis, TN
April 30 – Spring Concert
May 9 – Bell System Auditions
May 10 - Choir Banquet
A Cappella has been invited to a special event at the University of Texas at Arlington. Dr. Garcia-Novelli who is the Director of Choral Activities at University of Kansas is the special guest clinician. You can read more about him HERE
https://music.ku.edu/people/eduardo-garcia-novelli
We would like to have a few parent chaperones. If you can join us please let us know here
https://www.charmsoffice.com/charms/volunteerR.asp?s=LDBellHSC&v=5734260
Here is the schedule for the day.
Tuesday, Oct 10, 2023
8:45am - A Cappella meets in the Mirror room - wearing Choir T-shirt and nice blue jeans
9:00am - Load buses for UTA
9:45 Check in and seating in Irons Recital Hall
10:00-10:40 Martin High School clinic on stage
10:40-11:20 L.D. Bell High School clinic on stage
11:20 Break
11:30-12:00 UTA Choir concert
12:00 Early group dismissed
12:15 - Eat at Northeast Mall - Bring $ for lunch
1:15pm - Return to BHS - attend 4th period as normal.
9/10 HONOR CHOIR NEWS
Rehearsal & Audition Schedule:
- Tuesday, 10/10, 4-5pm, Final Rehearsal in the Mirror Room
- MANDATORY - Thursday, 10/12, 4-6pm CUTS PARTY - bring a dessert to share!
- AUDITION - Monday, 10/16, 4-8pm @ Hurst JH
- REGION WEEKEND - November 10-11 (Friday @ Birdville HS, Saturday @ Carroll HS)
FUNDRAISING NEWS
- Cookie Dough/Poinsettia Sales began this week.
- Monday, 10/16 - turn in orders and money
- Thursday, 12/7 - delivery date - you must be here to pick up your orders and deliver them
THIS COMING WEEK
- October 4-16 - Poinsettia and Cookie Dough Sales
- Choir Officer Meeting - Tuesday 10/10, 8:15am
- All-State Rehearsal - Tuesday 10/10, 4-5pm in the choir room
- 9/10 Rehearsal - Tuesday 10/10, 4-5pm in the mirror room
- SRF Test #4 Opens - Wed 10/11, 6am, DUE Thur 10/12 by 11:30pm
- All-State Master Class - Thursday 10/12, 4-5:30pm
- 9/10 CUTS PARTY - Thursday 10/20, 4-6pm
Upcoming Dates ~ BOLD indicates all students
October 6 – BHS Choir Pyramid Concert
October 4-16 - Poinsettia and Cookie Dough Sale
October 16 – 9/10 Honor Choir and Region Round of All-State Auditions
October 30 – JV Final Exam
November 2 – A Cappella Performs at Football Game
November 10-11 - All Region Clinic and Concert
November 16 - Pre-Area All State Auditions
November 29 – A Cappella performs at Orchestra Concert
December 5 – Winter Concert
December 12 – Voice Recitals
January 19 – Bell System PREMIERE of 2024 Competition Set
February 2 & 3 – SHOWTIME! 2024
February 20 – Voice Recitals
February 26 – Solo and Ensemble Contest
March 26 – Pre UIL
April 3-5 - UIL Contest
April 5-9 – Spring Choir Trip to Nashville & Memphis, TN
April 30 – Spring Concert
May 9 – Bell System Auditions
May 10 - Choir Banquet
29 September 2023 ~ Newsletter
DOUBLE HOUSE POINTS!!!
Come join the fun as we set the stage (literally) for our Fall Concert on Monday morning. We need lots of help getting everything ready. Everyone can earn house points for helping us set up before school. Earn DOUBLE house points if you can be here by 8am. We will be moving things from the choir room to the stage – find us and be sure to scan the code for your points!
THIS COMING WEEK
A Cappella UTA Clinic
A Cappella has been invited to a special event at the University of Texas at Arlington. Dr. Garcia-Novelli who is the Director of Choral Activities at University of Kansas is the special guest clinician. You can read more about him HERE
https://music.ku.edu/people/eduardo-garcia-novelli
We would like to have a few parent chaperones. If you can join us please let us know here
https://www.charmsoffice.com/charms/volunteerR.asp?s=LDBellHSC&v=5734260
Here is the schedule for the day.
Tuesday, Oct 10, 2023
8:45am - A Cappella meets in the Mirror room - wearing Choir T-shirt and nice blue jeans
9:00am - Load buses for UTA
9:45 Check in and seating in Irons Recital Hall
10:00-10:40 Martin High School clinic on stage
10:40-11:20 L.D. Bell High School clinic on stage
11:20 Break
11:30-12:00 UTA Choir concert
12:00 Early group dismissed
12:15 - Eat at Northeast Mall - Bring $ for lunch
1:15pm - Return to BHS - attend 4th period as normal.
Stay tuned for more information about Varsity Men’s special invitation to sing with the TCU Frog Corps! Tuesday, Oct 17, 2023
SENIORS!
TMEA Scholarships Available
TMEA awards scholarships to students pursuing undergraduate and graduate music degrees at Texas institutions (including student teachers). Online applications close November 1 at 4:30 pm CT.
View available scholarships and share with your students
9/10 HONOR CHOIR NEWS
We are beginning rehearsals for the TMEA 9/10 Honor Choir Auditions this week! The JV students already know the first audition piece, Dance for Love. Students can get help learning the second piece, Exultate Justi, by coming to the optional rehearsals after school. The first rehearsal will be this Tuesday from 4-5pm. You can also rehearse on your own using the recordings in your online choir folder → “Honor Choir 23/24”.
9/10 Honor Choir Rehearsal & Audition Schedule:
CHOIR SPRING TRIP NEWS - look for more information coming soon!
LAST DAY FOR CHOIR SWAG!
Sales end today, Friday, September 29, 2023.
https://pateamstores.com/collections/ld-bell-choir
CURRENT HOUSE STANDINGS
Come join the fun as we set the stage (literally) for our Fall Concert on Monday morning. We need lots of help getting everything ready. Everyone can earn house points for helping us set up before school. Earn DOUBLE house points if you can be here by 8am. We will be moving things from the choir room to the stage – find us and be sure to scan the code for your points!
THIS COMING WEEK
- TODAY - CHOIR SWAG on sale - LAST DAY! Today, Friday 9/29
- MONDAY 8am - Come help set the stage for our Fall Concert, Monday 10/2
- All Choirs Dress Rehearsal - Monday, October 2, 4-7pm (Dressed, Checked in, In assigned seats in the auditorium, Tardies begin at 4:20)
- Refer to the Choir Handbook for all information regarding your Uniform. But here are some key points to remember:
- NO jewelry on wrists, face, or necks. Tiny earrings and tiny finger rings are acceptable. Absolutely no dangling earrings, gauges, hoops, or anything flashy that draws attention and take away from the uniform look.
- Women’s dress shoes should have a closed toe with a secure heel. Absolutely NO flip-flops, tennis shoes, boots, or backless slides. Dressy, solid black flats, heels, pumps, etc. are all acceptable as long as they meet the guidelines. Women’s shoes are to be worn with sheer black stockings - these can be pantyhose or knee highs.
- Men must wear black socks and solid black dress shoes (no tennis shoes).
- Men - hair should be styled and/or secured out of your face
- Women - hair needs to be secured out of your face in a low bun.
- After the concert, everyone is expected to dry clean your uniform and store it neatly in your own closet, ready for the next performance
- Choir Officer Meeting - Tuesday 10/3, 8:15am
- Fall Concert - Tuesday, October 3, 7pm (call time 6:15)
- Bell System Final Payment Due - Wednesday, October 4
- Poinsettia/Cookie Dough Fundraiser Kickoff! - Wednesday, October 4
- All-State Rehearsal - Thursday 10/5, 4-5pm in the choir room
- 9/10 Honor Choir Rehearsal - Thursday 10/5, 4-5pm in the mirror room
- Student-Led All-State Rehearsal - Friday 9/22, 8:10-8:40 in the mirror room
- Pyramid Concert for A Cappella Choir Only - Friday, October 6, *NEW CALL TIME* 5:00pm
A Cappella UTA Clinic
A Cappella has been invited to a special event at the University of Texas at Arlington. Dr. Garcia-Novelli who is the Director of Choral Activities at University of Kansas is the special guest clinician. You can read more about him HERE
https://music.ku.edu/people/eduardo-garcia-novelli
We would like to have a few parent chaperones. If you can join us please let us know here
https://www.charmsoffice.com/charms/volunteerR.asp?s=LDBellHSC&v=5734260
Here is the schedule for the day.
Tuesday, Oct 10, 2023
8:45am - A Cappella meets in the Mirror room - wearing Choir T-shirt and nice blue jeans
9:00am - Load buses for UTA
9:45 Check in and seating in Irons Recital Hall
10:00-10:40 Martin High School clinic on stage
10:40-11:20 L.D. Bell High School clinic on stage
11:20 Break
11:30-12:00 UTA Choir concert
12:00 Early group dismissed
12:15 - Eat at Northeast Mall - Bring $ for lunch
1:15pm - Return to BHS - attend 4th period as normal.
Stay tuned for more information about Varsity Men’s special invitation to sing with the TCU Frog Corps! Tuesday, Oct 17, 2023
SENIORS!
TMEA Scholarships Available
TMEA awards scholarships to students pursuing undergraduate and graduate music degrees at Texas institutions (including student teachers). Online applications close November 1 at 4:30 pm CT.
View available scholarships and share with your students
9/10 HONOR CHOIR NEWS
We are beginning rehearsals for the TMEA 9/10 Honor Choir Auditions this week! The JV students already know the first audition piece, Dance for Love. Students can get help learning the second piece, Exultate Justi, by coming to the optional rehearsals after school. The first rehearsal will be this Tuesday from 4-5pm. You can also rehearse on your own using the recordings in your online choir folder → “Honor Choir 23/24”.
9/10 Honor Choir Rehearsal & Audition Schedule:
- Thursday, 10/5, 4-5pm in the Mirror Room
- Tuesday, 10/10, 4-5pm in the Mirror Room
- Thursday, 10/12, Cuts Released!
- MANDATORY Thursday, 10/12, 4-6pm CUTS PARTY - bring a dessert to share!
- Monday, 10/16, 4-8pm, 9/10 HONOR CHOIR AUDITION @ Hurst JH
- For those who make the choir, REGION WEEKEND is MANDATORY November 10-11 (Friday @ Birdville HS, Saturday @ Carroll HS)
CHOIR SPRING TRIP NEWS - look for more information coming soon!
LAST DAY FOR CHOIR SWAG!
Sales end today, Friday, September 29, 2023.
https://pateamstores.com/collections/ld-bell-choir
CURRENT HOUSE STANDINGS
- Woo - 356
- Hagenberg - 258
- Mendelssohn - 267
- Barrett - 311
22 September 2023 ~ Newsletter
PLEASE HELP!!!
Don’t forget to come to the choir room after the Pep Rally today to help set up for All-State.
Don’t forget to come to the choir room after the Pep Rally today to help set up for All-State.
A CAPPELLA NEWS:
Sing the SSB at the Homecoming Football Game TONIGHT! A Cappella will meet at 7:00pm on the West side of Pennington (where we met last time) to sing the National Anthem at the beginning of the game! Remember to DRESS YOUR BEST!
ALL CHOIRS:
All choirs CLINICS during class - Monday, September 25, Wear your choir shirt to school!
JV CHOIR NEWS:
JV After-School Rehearsal - Monday, September 25, 4-5pm (Men dismissed at 4:35)
Sing the SSB at the Homecoming Football Game TONIGHT! A Cappella will meet at 7:00pm on the West side of Pennington (where we met last time) to sing the National Anthem at the beginning of the game! Remember to DRESS YOUR BEST!
ALL CHOIRS:
All choirs CLINICS during class - Monday, September 25, Wear your choir shirt to school!
JV CHOIR NEWS:
JV After-School Rehearsal - Monday, September 25, 4-5pm (Men dismissed at 4:35)
ALL-STATE NEWS
It’s finally here! District Round Auditions are TOMORROW! Many of you are signed up to help us TODAY right after the Pep Rally. Meet in the Choir Room to help us set up A, B, C Halls, and the Cafeteria. Earn house points and if we have enough help, we’ll be out of here in 30 minutes. THANKS to all of our wonderful Friday helpers!!
If you are signed up to help on Saturday, please come dressed in your choir T-shirt and jeans and find Mrs. Lindberg for your house points and for your job. We can not put this on without your help, so thank you SO MUCH for volunteering.
Here are the details:
Friday Night – GET a GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP!! Drink LOTS of water!! NO YELLING!!!
Saturday Morning - EAT BREAKFAST!!
What to Wear? - How you dress does affect how you perform. This is a blind audition; however, your appearance will affect your singing. LD Bell High School has a long standing tradition of dressing up to audition. Please dress comfortably but professionally.
What to bring? – Bring ORIGINAL copies of all of your music. You will also want a bottle of water. There will be a concession stand available. You might want a little money. DO NOT BRING MP3 players, gaming devices, Cell Phones (see note), or electronic devices of ANY KIND!!
TRANSPORTATION:
The contest is at BHS. Students may be dropped off at the front circle or if driving may park in the student parking lot behind the school. Students may check out and leave after their audition.
Altos and Basses:
Meet in the Orchestra room at 6:45AM (YES!!) We will spend some time warming up slowly together. Before heading downstairs to the cafeteria by 7:15am
Sopranos and Tenors:
Meet in the Orchestra room at 11:30AM. We will spend some time warming up slowly together. Before heading downstairs to the cafeteria by 11:55am.
Results will be posted on Canvas by 9:00pm on Saturday Night.
It’s finally here! District Round Auditions are TOMORROW! Many of you are signed up to help us TODAY right after the Pep Rally. Meet in the Choir Room to help us set up A, B, C Halls, and the Cafeteria. Earn house points and if we have enough help, we’ll be out of here in 30 minutes. THANKS to all of our wonderful Friday helpers!!
If you are signed up to help on Saturday, please come dressed in your choir T-shirt and jeans and find Mrs. Lindberg for your house points and for your job. We can not put this on without your help, so thank you SO MUCH for volunteering.
Here are the details:
Friday Night – GET a GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP!! Drink LOTS of water!! NO YELLING!!!
Saturday Morning - EAT BREAKFAST!!
What to Wear? - How you dress does affect how you perform. This is a blind audition; however, your appearance will affect your singing. LD Bell High School has a long standing tradition of dressing up to audition. Please dress comfortably but professionally.
What to bring? – Bring ORIGINAL copies of all of your music. You will also want a bottle of water. There will be a concession stand available. You might want a little money. DO NOT BRING MP3 players, gaming devices, Cell Phones (see note), or electronic devices of ANY KIND!!
TRANSPORTATION:
The contest is at BHS. Students may be dropped off at the front circle or if driving may park in the student parking lot behind the school. Students may check out and leave after their audition.
Altos and Basses:
Meet in the Orchestra room at 6:45AM (YES!!) We will spend some time warming up slowly together. Before heading downstairs to the cafeteria by 7:15am
Sopranos and Tenors:
Meet in the Orchestra room at 11:30AM. We will spend some time warming up slowly together. Before heading downstairs to the cafeteria by 11:55am.
Results will be posted on Canvas by 9:00pm on Saturday Night.
THIS COMING WEEK
Upcoming Events
- TODAY - Come help set up for All-State right after the Pep Rally
- TOMORROW - Come help work the All-State Contest (Wear your choir shirt)
- CHOIR SWAG on sale - Last Week! Now thru Friday 9/29
- All choirs CLINICS during class - Monday, September 25, Wear your choir shirt to school!
- JV After-School Rehearsal - Monday, September 25, 4-5pm (Men dismissed at 4:35)
- Choir Officer Meeting - Tuesday 9/26, 8:15am
- All-State Rehearsal - Tuesday 9/26, 4-5pm in the choir room
- 9/10 Honor Choir Rehearsal - Tuesday 9/26, 4-5pm in the mirror room
- All-State Rehearsal - Thursday 9/28, 4-5pm in the choir room
- 9/10 Honor Choir Rehearsal - Thursday 9/28, 4-5pm in the mirror room
- Student-Led All-State Rehearsal - Friday 9/22, 8:10-8:40 in the mirror room
Upcoming Events
- All Choir Dress Rehearsal - Monday, October 2, 4-7pm
- Fall Concert - Tuesday, October 3, 7pm (call time 6:15)
- Bell System Final Payment Due - Wednesday, Oct 4, 2023
- Poinsettia/Cookie Dough Fundraiser Kickoff! - Wednesday, Oct 4, 2023
- Pyramid Concert for A Cappella Choir Only - Friday, October 6, 5:30pm
9/10 HONOR CHOIR NEWS
We are beginning rehearsals for the TMEA 9/10 Honor Choir Auditions this week! The JV students already know the first audition piece, Dance for Love. Students can get help learning the second piece, Exultate Justi, by coming to the optional rehearsals after school. The first rehearsal will be this Tuesday from 4-5pm. You can also rehearse on your own using the recordings in your online choir folder → “Honor Choir 23/24”.
9/10 Honor Choir Rehearsal & Audition Schedule:
We are beginning rehearsals for the TMEA 9/10 Honor Choir Auditions this week! The JV students already know the first audition piece, Dance for Love. Students can get help learning the second piece, Exultate Justi, by coming to the optional rehearsals after school. The first rehearsal will be this Tuesday from 4-5pm. You can also rehearse on your own using the recordings in your online choir folder → “Honor Choir 23/24”.
9/10 Honor Choir Rehearsal & Audition Schedule:
- Tuesday, 9/26, 4-5pm in the Mirror Room
- Thursday, 9/28, 4-5pm in the Mirror Room
- Thursday, 10/5, 4-5pm in the Mirror Room
- Tuesday, 10/10, 4-5pm in the Mirror Room
- Thursday, 10/12, Cuts Released!
- MANDATORY Thursday, 10/12, 4-6pm CUTS PARTY - bring a dessert to share!
- Monday, 10/16, 4-8pm, 9/10 HONOR CHOIR AUDITION @ Hurst JH
HAVE YOU ORDERED YOUR CHOIR SWAG, YET?
Hurry -- this is a limited promotion and sales end on Friday, September 29, 2023. Click HERE
Hurry -- this is a limited promotion and sales end on Friday, September 29, 2023. Click HERE
CURRENT HOUSE STANDINGS
- Woo - 229
- Hagenberg - 173
- Mendelssohn - 177
- Barrett - 195
CHOIR SPRING TRIP NEWS - look for more information coming soon!
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All-State Prep:
15 September 2023 ~ Newsletter
WINNER WINNER ICE CREAM DINNER!
The House of WOO is the winner this Six Weeks.
If you are in the House of Woo, come to the choir room TODAY right after school for your Ice Cream Treat!
The House of WOO is the winner this Six Weeks.
If you are in the House of Woo, come to the choir room TODAY right after school for your Ice Cream Treat!
HOMECOMING NEWS
These events are optional, but lots of fun! We hope you’ll join in.
These events are optional, but lots of fun! We hope you’ll join in.
- Homecoming Hallway DECORATING - Saturday, September 16, 9am-12pm, Come earn House Points and help create our “ERAS Tour” theme.
- Homecoming Parade - Monday, September 18, 5-8pm
- Wear your choir t-shirt & ANY SCHOOL-APPROPRIATE BOTTOMS. Bring candy to pass out at the parade! Meet in the choir room at 4:55. Walk to parade together @ 5pm. Parade from 6-7ish. There will be a bus back to Bell at the end of the parade.
- Homecoming MONDAY - Sweaters, Flannels, & Club Shirts, or better yet, your CHOIR shirt so you are ready for the parade
- Homecoming TUESDAY - Pastels
- Homecoming WEDNESDAY - PJs
- Homecoming THURSDAY - 90’s or 00’s
- Homecoming FRIDAY - Dress Your Best
- Homecoming King/Queen VOTING RESULTS - Announced at the Homecoming Pep Rally on Friday, 9/22, 3pm
- A Cappella Induction - Friday, September 22 during class, Dress your best
- Required - A Cappella Sings at the Homecoming Football Game - Friday, 9/22, 7:30 game, 7:00 call time - All Members need to “dress your best” for the game.
- Homecoming Dance - Saturday, September 23, 7-10pm
THIS COMING WEEK
- Choir marches in the Homecoming Parade- Monday, 9/18, 5-7pm
- CHOIR SWAG on sale - Now thru Friday 9/29
- Choir Officer Meeting - Tuesday 9/19, 8:15am
- All-State Rehearsal - Tuesday 9/19, 4-5pm in the choir room
- TEAMS - Wednesday 9/20
- Mandatory ALL-STATE Cuts Party - Thursday, 9/21, 4-6pm, bring a dessert to share
- HELP WANTED Set-Up for All-State District Auditions - Friday 9/22, 4-5pm (meet in the choir room after school for instructions)
- ALL-STATE Round One - Saturday, September 23- we are hosting this District Round of the Competition! HELP NEEDED - sign up in the choir room! Wear your choir t-shirt and jeans to help during the contest. We need both STUDENT helpers and ADULT helpers! Adults, sign up below.
- Student-Led All-State Rehearsal - Friday 9/22, 8:10-8:40 in the mirror room
- BHS Hosts ALL-STATE Audition Round One - Saturday, September 23
ALL-STATE NEWS
Here is the week you’ve been waiting for – where all your hard work pays off! Take care of your voice this week. Get lots of rest, drink lots of water, and study your music at all times and even in your sleep ;) and of course, don’t miss these important dates:
Here is the week you’ve been waiting for – where all your hard work pays off! Take care of your voice this week. Get lots of rest, drink lots of water, and study your music at all times and even in your sleep ;) and of course, don’t miss these important dates:
- All-State Rehearsal - Tuesday 9/19, 4-5pm
- Mandatory Cuts Party - Thursday 9/21, 4-6pm (bring a dessert to share)
- District Audition @ BHS! - Saturday 9/23
- AM Basses and Altos – 6:45 AM call at BHS (that is NOT a typo)
- PM Tenors and Sopranos – 11:30 AM call at BHS
CURRENT HOUSE STANDINGS
There are lots of great opportunities this week. Be sure to scan the QR Code!
- Woo - 138
- Hagenberg - 102
- Mendelssohn - 110
- Barrett - 116
There are lots of great opportunities this week. Be sure to scan the QR Code!
- Bring in some donations by FRIDAY 9/15
- HELP US as we set up next Friday 9/22 after school
- HELP US as we tear down on Saturday 9/23 after auditions
- Be on time to your Choir Council meeting
- Attend the All-State Rehearsals
A Note From Our Volunteer Coordinator, M'lee Gonzales
Hi Choir Fam!
I know there are few volunteer opportunity emails that have graced your inbox lately, so just a quick reminder on volunteer and donation requests:
M’lee Gonzalez
Volunteer Coordinator
(817) 504-7708 cell
Hi Choir Fam!
I know there are few volunteer opportunity emails that have graced your inbox lately, so just a quick reminder on volunteer and donation requests:
- If you signed up to donate items for All State, please get those items to us by today (9/15). If you need to make specific arrangements on getting the donated items to the school, please contact me directly and I am happy to accommodate!
- We posted a few volunteer opps for the concession stand on Saturday, September 23rd and could truly use your help as a “snack specialist” (and yes…I feel like that is really a thing). For those that have already signed up, thank you so much. We couldn’t do this without you. CLICK HERE!
- We also have a need for a few parents to help run the contest. Can you work morning or in the afternoon? If not for round one - perhaps in October or November? Please fill out this Google Form - you even get to choose your job!
M’lee Gonzalez
Volunteer Coordinator
(817) 504-7708 cell
FUNDRAISING NEWS
Look how much money we raised! $16,031
CONGRATULATIONS to the following winners:
Watch for an email from fundraising chair Mrs. Priddy to reserve your seats.
Look how much money we raised! $16,031
CONGRATULATIONS to the following winners:
- The Top Three Donors win Reserved Seating at our Fall and Winter Concerts! (Fully transferable)
- 1st Place Winner: M'Lee Gonzalez
- SIX 2nd Place Winners:
- Amy Corbin
- Randy and Katy Wild
- Grandpa and Honey (Marilyn) Corbin
- MoMo (Mona) and Papa John Neill
- Vicki Caldwell
- Rebekah Wolff
Watch for an email from fundraising chair Mrs. Priddy to reserve your seats.
- The Top Three Students:
- Kiana Gonzalez - 3rd - Whataburger $15 Gift Card
- Princeton Thomas - 2nd - $50 toward their trip cost
- Riley Corbin - 1st - $100 toward their trip cost
- The Top Class is A CAPPELLA (who raised $185.80 per student) wins a Chick-Fil-A party!
Upcoming Events
- All choirs CLINICS during class - Monday, September 25, Wear your choir shirt to school!
- JV After-School Rehearsal - Monday, September 25, 4-5pm (Men dismissed at 4:35)
- All Choir Dress Rehearsal - Monday, October 2, 4-7pm
- Fall Concert - Tuesday, October 3, 7pm (call time 6:15)
- Pyramid Concert for A Cappella Choir Only - Friday, October 6, 5:30pm
CHOIR SWAG IS FINALLY HERE:
Click here to see all the different options and start shopping! Hurry -- this is a limited promotion and sales end on Friday, September 29, 2023.
Click here to see all the different options and start shopping! Hurry -- this is a limited promotion and sales end on Friday, September 29, 2023.
Pep Rally ~ Can you spot our Choir Fam?
The Decibelles!
8 September 2023 ~ Newsletter
THIS COMING WEEK
- Choir Officer Meeting - Tuesday 9/12, 8:15am
- All-State Rehearsal - Tuesday 9/12, 4-5pm in the choir room
- Letter Jacket Fitting in Class - Wednesday, 9/13 - for eligible students only - see handbook for details
- Sight Reading Factory Test #2 opens Wednesday 9/13, due no later than 11:30pm on Thursday 9/14
- ALL-STATE Master Class - by invitation only, Thursday 9/14, 4-5:30
- All-State Rehearsal - Friday 9/15, 8:10-8:40 in the mirror room
- Decorate for Homecoming - Saturday, 9/16, 9am-noon
ALL-STATE NEWS
Students are working hard on this incredible music! Here is what’s coming next:
Students are working hard on this incredible music! Here is what’s coming next:
- Master Class for those who pass ALL Sing-Offs or have attended at least 5 after school rehearsals - Thursday 9/14, 4-5:30
- Mandatory Cuts Party - Thursday 9/21, 4-6pm (bring a dessert to share)
- District Audition @ BHS! - Saturday 9/23
- AM Basses and Altos – 6:45 AM call at BHS (that is NOT a typo)
- PM Tenors and Sopranos – 11:30 AM call at BHS
FUNDRAISING NEWS
Only 5 days left in our 99Pledges Fundraiser! Will we make our goal? Click HERE to see how it’s going!
There are PRIZES!!
Thrift for Good, the Never Ending Fundraiser
It’s a win-win-win!
Simply drive up to drop off your donations and choose the L.D. Bell Choir as your charity. Be sure to shop, too!
Donations are accepted Sunday-Wednesday, 10am-6pm
120 W Bedford-Euless Rd., Hurst, TX 76053
Click here to see their website.
Only 5 days left in our 99Pledges Fundraiser! Will we make our goal? Click HERE to see how it’s going!
There are PRIZES!!
- The Top Three Donors win Reserved Seating at our Fall and Winter Concerts! (Fully transferable)
- The Top Three Students win: 3rd - Whataburger $15 Gift Card; 2nd - $50 toward their trip cost; 1st - $100 toward their trip cost!
- The Top Class (most money raised per student) wins a Chick-Fil-A party!
Thrift for Good, the Never Ending Fundraiser
It’s a win-win-win!
Simply drive up to drop off your donations and choose the L.D. Bell Choir as your charity. Be sure to shop, too!
Donations are accepted Sunday-Wednesday, 10am-6pm
120 W Bedford-Euless Rd., Hurst, TX 76053
Click here to see their website.
HOMECOMING NEWS
These events are optional, but lots of fun! We hope you’ll join in.
These events are optional, but lots of fun! We hope you’ll join in.
- Homecoming King/Queen VOTING - Tuesday, September 12, during 2nd period. Support our choir nominees, Ali Landreth and Steven Alestock.
- Homecoming Hallway DECORATING - Saturday, September 16, 9am-12pm, Come earn House Points and help create our “ERAS Tour” theme.
- Homecoming Parade - Monday, September 18, 5-7pm
- Wear your choir t-shirt & jeans. Bring candy to pass out at the parade! Meet in the choir room at 4:55. Walk to parade together @ 5pm. Parade from 6-7ish.
A Note From Our Volunteer Coordinator, M'lee Gonzales
Hi Choir Family!
We have the honor of hosting round one of All State auditions again this year. We are asking YOU for your help in providing some items to be used in the goodie bags we give to your students as well as items needed to run the event. Please sign up at the link below. Please send your donations to the school no later than Friday, 9-15. Here's the LINK.
Thank you!
M'lee Gonzales
Volunteer Coordinator
Hi Choir Family!
We have the honor of hosting round one of All State auditions again this year. We are asking YOU for your help in providing some items to be used in the goodie bags we give to your students as well as items needed to run the event. Please sign up at the link below. Please send your donations to the school no later than Friday, 9-15. Here's the LINK.
Thank you!
M'lee Gonzales
Volunteer Coordinator
CURRENT HOUSE STANDINGS
- Woo - 79
- Hagenberg - 66
- Mendelssohn - 77
- Barrett - 75
Wanna earn points for your house?
There are lots of great opportunities this week. Be sure to scan the QR Code!
There are lots of great opportunities this week. Be sure to scan the QR Code!
- Bring in some donations by FRIDAY 9/15
- HELP US as we set up next Friday 9/22 after school
- HELP US as we tear down on Saturday 9/23 after auditions
- Be on time to your Choir Council meeting
- Attend the All-State Rehearsals
Upcoming Events
- Choir marches in the Homecoming Parade- Monday, 9/18, 5-7pm
- Mandatory ALL-STATE Cuts Party - Thursday, 9/21, 4-6pm, bring a dessert to share
- ALL-STATE Round One - Saturday, September 23
- JV After-School Rehearsal - Monday, September 25, 4-5pm (Men dismissed at 4:35)
- All Choir Dress Rehearsal - Monday, October 2, 4-7pm
- Fall Concert - Tuesday, October 3, 7pm (call time 6:15)
- Pyramid Concert for A Cappella Choir Only - Friday, October 6, 5:30pm
- CHOIR SWAG on sale soon!
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Check out the Decibelles, singing the Star-Spangled Banner at tonight's game!
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Check out the Decibelles, singing the Star-Spangled Banner at tonight's game!
1 September 2023 ~ Newsletter
FUNDRAISING NEWS
Our 99Pledges Fundraiser is off to a great start! Click HERE to see how it’s going!
There are PRIZES!!
Our 99Pledges Fundraiser is off to a great start! Click HERE to see how it’s going!
There are PRIZES!!
- The Top Three Donors win Reserved Seating at our Fall and Winter Concerts! (Fully transferable)
- The Top Three Students win: 3rd - Whataburger $15 Gift Card; 2nd - $50 toward their trip cost; 1st - $100 toward their trip cost!
- The Top Class (most money raised per student) wins a Chick-Fil-A party!
ICE CREAM SOCIAL - Tuesday 9/5, Andy’s Custard, 4-8pm
Come join the fun and one dollar of your delicious treat goes to support the LD Bell Choir Program. Just show them the flyer or show this pic on your phone.
Come join the fun and one dollar of your delicious treat goes to support the LD Bell Choir Program. Just show them the flyer or show this pic on your phone.
We learned about LOTS of fundraising opportunities at the Parent Meeting. (If you missed that meeting, click HERE to view the presentation.)
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CURRENT HOUSE STANDINGS
- Woo - 49
- Hagenberg - 48
- Mendelssohn - 50
- Barrett - 49
THIS COMING WEEK
- Progress Reports - emailed to all parent/guardians today
- No School - Labor Day, Monday September 4
- Choir Officer Meeting - Tuesday 9/5, 8:15am
- ICE CREAM SOCIAL - Tuesday 9/5, Andy’s Frozen Custard, 4-8PM
- SSB Solo Auditions - Tuesday 9/5, 5pm, Choir Room
- All-State Rehearsals - Tuesday 9/5 and Thursday 9/7, 4-5pm in the choir room
- Bell System Payment #3 DUE - Wednesday 9/6
Upcoming Events
- Letter Jacket Fitting in Class - Wednesday, 9/13 - for eligible student only - see handbook for details
- Sight Reading Factory Test #2 opens Wednesday 9/13, due no later than 11:30pm on Thursday 9/14
- ALL-STATE Master Class - by invitation only, Thursday 9/14, 4-5:30
- Decorate for Homecoming - Saturday, 9/16, 9am-noon
- Homecoming Parade & Choir Social - Monday, 9/18, 4-8p
- ALL-STATE Round One - Saturday, September 23
- JV After-School Rehearsal - Monday, September 25, 4-5pm (Men dismissed at 4:35)
- All Choir Dress Rehearsal - Monday, October 2, 4-7pm
- Fall Concert - Tuesday, October 3, 7pm (call time 6:15)
- Pyramid Concert for A Cappella Choir Only - Friday, October 6, 5:30pm
- CHOIR SWAG on sale soon!
HOUSES
PARTY PICS
Thank you all for making it a great night!
25 August 2023 ~ Newsletter
-->CHOIR EXTRAVAGANZA<--
TODAY, Friday 8/25, the sorting party begins at 4:15pm in the cafeteria. Come enjoy the games, the pizza, the friends. After the party, we will take a bus to Pennington to sing at our first home football game (bus leaves at 6:30 pm). Be sure you are in your choir shirt and jeans! Students may leave after we sing or stay for the game! We will be finished by 7:40pm. There is no bus home, so plan accordingly. This is a mandatory event for all choir students.
TODAY, Friday 8/25, the sorting party begins at 4:15pm in the cafeteria. Come enjoy the games, the pizza, the friends. After the party, we will take a bus to Pennington to sing at our first home football game (bus leaves at 6:30 pm). Be sure you are in your choir shirt and jeans! Students may leave after we sing or stay for the game! We will be finished by 7:40pm. There is no bus home, so plan accordingly. This is a mandatory event for all choir students.
ALL-STATE NEWS
The TMEA All-State Choir Competition begins soon! Don’t forget all Bell System members are required to participate, and members of A Capella are required to either participate in All-State OR perform a solo in Solo and Ensemble. All students are encouraged to take on this challenge!
After school rehearsals began last week and will continue on Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:00-5:00pm in the choir room. These are optional rehearsals for anyone who wants extra help with this music. Come join the fun and dive into this fantastic music!!
We get the privilege of hosting All-State Round 1 on Saturday, September 23. Look for helper sign-ups in the CHARMS calendar coming soon!
We will also be asking for donations to make All-State Goodie-Bags. Again, look for the sign-up on the CHARMS calendar, coming soon!
It’s time for All-State SIGN-UPS. Monday (8/28) in class, all classes will fill out a required Google Form indicating your participation. For those not in Bell System, the $20 entry fee will be due on Wednesday, August 30.
The TMEA All-State Choir Competition begins soon! Don’t forget all Bell System members are required to participate, and members of A Capella are required to either participate in All-State OR perform a solo in Solo and Ensemble. All students are encouraged to take on this challenge!
After school rehearsals began last week and will continue on Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:00-5:00pm in the choir room. These are optional rehearsals for anyone who wants extra help with this music. Come join the fun and dive into this fantastic music!!
We get the privilege of hosting All-State Round 1 on Saturday, September 23. Look for helper sign-ups in the CHARMS calendar coming soon!
We will also be asking for donations to make All-State Goodie-Bags. Again, look for the sign-up on the CHARMS calendar, coming soon!
It’s time for All-State SIGN-UPS. Monday (8/28) in class, all classes will fill out a required Google Form indicating your participation. For those not in Bell System, the $20 entry fee will be due on Wednesday, August 30.
Parent Meeting/Trip Reveal
If you missed the meeting, click here for the information.
Be Looking For trip registration information coming as soon as we get School Board Approval!
If you missed the meeting, click here for the information.
Be Looking For trip registration information coming as soon as we get School Board Approval!
Say "YES" to the Dress and Men’s Tux Fittings
Special thanks to our amazing Booster Club moms, Mrs. Binkley, Mrs. Gonzalez, and Mrs. Priddy, for helping with our Mens and Womens Uniform Fittings these past couple of days! We could not have done it without you!
If you haven't taken your uniform home yet, make plans to do that soon. Remember, your uniform lives in your closet, not the choir closet! (Boys, tuxes should be ready to go home next week.)
Special thanks to our amazing Booster Club moms, Mrs. Binkley, Mrs. Gonzalez, and Mrs. Priddy, for helping with our Mens and Womens Uniform Fittings these past couple of days! We could not have done it without you!
If you haven't taken your uniform home yet, make plans to do that soon. Remember, your uniform lives in your closet, not the choir closet! (Boys, tuxes should be ready to go home next week.)
THIS COMING WEEK
- CHOIR EXTRAVAGANZA - Friday 8/25, the sorting party begins at 4:15pm, we will provide a bus to Pennington to sing at our first home football game (7:30pm), you may leave after we sing or stay for the game!
- Last day for Yard Sign Sales - Friday 8/25 (order form in the choir room)
- All-State SIGN-UP - Monday 8/28
- OPEN HOUSE - Monday, August 28, 6:30-8:00pm
- Choir Officer Meeting - Tuesday 8/29, 8:15am
- All-State Rehearsals - Tuesday 8/29 and Thursday 8/31, 4-5pm in the choir room
- 99Pledges Fundraiser Kickoff - Wednesday 8/30
- JV Sight Reading Factory Test #1 opens Wednesday 8/30, due no later than 11:30pm on Thursday 8/31
- Progress Reports - Friday 9/1
Upcoming Events
- No School - Labor Day, Monday September 4
- Letter Jacket Fitting in Class - Wednesday, 9/13 - for eligible student only - see handbook for details
- ALL-STATE Round One - Saturday, September 23
- All Choir Dress Rehearsal - Monday, October 2, 4-7pm
- Fall Concert - Tuesday, October 3, 7pm (call time 6:15)
- Pyramid Concert for A Cappella Choir Only - Friday, October 6, 5:30pm
- CHOIR SWAG on sale soon!
18 August 2023 ~ Newsletter
FEES AND FORMS DUE TODAY!
Today was the deadline for forms and fees. Thank you to everyone for getting these in on time. Here’s a giant shout-out to Mrs. Binkley and Mrs. Priddy for helping collect these from everyone - THANK YOU!!! If you were not able to get those in today, be sure we have your plan in writing. Send an email to both me and Mrs. A with the details.
Today was the deadline for forms and fees. Thank you to everyone for getting these in on time. Here’s a giant shout-out to Mrs. Binkley and Mrs. Priddy for helping collect these from everyone - THANK YOU!!! If you were not able to get those in today, be sure we have your plan in writing. Send an email to both me and Mrs. A with the details.
JV Classes Will Elect Choir Council Representatives on Monday
All JV Classes will choose two representatives to serve on the choir council on Monday during class. Council members are required to attend Council meetings every Tuesday at 8:15am and are responsible for planning socials and serving as leaders in the LD Bell Choir Family. If you are interested in running for office, think through your availability and what you will say for your “election speech” on Monday.
All JV Classes will choose two representatives to serve on the choir council on Monday during class. Council members are required to attend Council meetings every Tuesday at 8:15am and are responsible for planning socials and serving as leaders in the LD Bell Choir Family. If you are interested in running for office, think through your availability and what you will say for your “election speech” on Monday.
LIMITED EDITION YARD SIGNS ON SALE NOW
This year’s yard signs are on sale now until next Friday. Order forms are in the choir room. Payment is cash/check in class or thru Charms via PayPal.
This year’s yard signs are on sale now until next Friday. Order forms are in the choir room. Payment is cash/check in class or thru Charms via PayPal.
THIS COMING WEEK
- Choir Officer Meeting - Tuesday 8/22, 8:15am
- REQUIRED Trip Reveal & Parent Meeting - Tuesday, 8/22, 7pm in the BHS Auditorium
- Girls Uniform Fitting in class - Wednesday, 8/23
- Boys Uniform Fitting in class - Thursday 8/24
- All-State Rehearsal - Thursday, 8/24, 4-5pm in the choir room
- All-State Rehearsal - Friday, 8/25, 8:10-8:40 AM in the mirror room
- ALL CHOIR EXTRAVAGANZA & Sing at the first home football game! - Friday, August 25, 4-7:40pm (Note the corrected time for a 7:30 game!)
- Choir Yardsigns available NOW until next Friday, 8/25 (order form in the choir room)
TRIP REVEAL and Parent Meeting
Tuesday, Aug 22, 7pm, Auditorium
We can't wait to see you and your families for this important meeting! We will be singing for everyone - more details in class. All choirs are required to attend and wear their choir t-shirt.
Tuesday, Aug 22, 7pm, Auditorium
We can't wait to see you and your families for this important meeting! We will be singing for everyone - more details in class. All choirs are required to attend and wear their choir t-shirt.
VOLUNTEER NEWS
Hi Choir Fam!
I hope you are all as excited as I am about the upcoming year! We have so many fabulous events and activities that your kiddos will be involved in…which means YOU have an opportunity to get involved and be a part of the family as well!
You will start to see correspondence from me letting you know all the various ways you can volunteer, pitch in, and make donations that are needed.
Our first event is quickly approaching, and our ask is simple: WATER!!!
If you have the ability to bring a case (or two) of water to the school by Tuesday, we will HAPPILY unload it and do all the heavy lifting (literally).
Thank you in advance as we couldn’t do ANY of the things we do without your support and involvement!
-M’lee Gonzalez
Volunteer Coordinator
Hi Choir Fam!
I hope you are all as excited as I am about the upcoming year! We have so many fabulous events and activities that your kiddos will be involved in…which means YOU have an opportunity to get involved and be a part of the family as well!
You will start to see correspondence from me letting you know all the various ways you can volunteer, pitch in, and make donations that are needed.
Our first event is quickly approaching, and our ask is simple: WATER!!!
If you have the ability to bring a case (or two) of water to the school by Tuesday, we will HAPPILY unload it and do all the heavy lifting (literally).
Thank you in advance as we couldn’t do ANY of the things we do without your support and involvement!
-M’lee Gonzalez
Volunteer Coordinator
ALL-STATE NEWS
We had our first All-State Rehearsal yesterday afternoon and it was AWESOME! There’s still room for you to join! Jump on in.
The TMEA All-State Choir Competition begins soon! Don’t forget all Bell System members are required to participate, and members of A Capella are required to either participate in All-State OR perform a solo in Solo and Ensemble. All students are encouraged to take on this challenge!
After school rehearsals began yesterday and will continue to be Thursdays, 4:00-5:00pm in the choir room, and starting August 30th there will also be rehearsals Tuesdays, 4:00-5:00pm in the choir room. This year, we are also offering rehearsals on Friday morning, 8:10-8:40am in the mirror room. These are optional rehearsals for anyone who wants extra help with this music. Come join the fun and dive into this fantastic music!!
We get the privilege of hosting All-State Round 1 on Saturday, September 23. Look for helper sign-ups in the CHARMS calendar coming soon!
We will also be asking for donations to make All-State Goodie-Bags. Again, look for the sign-up on the CHARMS calendar, coming soon!
We had our first All-State Rehearsal yesterday afternoon and it was AWESOME! There’s still room for you to join! Jump on in.
The TMEA All-State Choir Competition begins soon! Don’t forget all Bell System members are required to participate, and members of A Capella are required to either participate in All-State OR perform a solo in Solo and Ensemble. All students are encouraged to take on this challenge!
After school rehearsals began yesterday and will continue to be Thursdays, 4:00-5:00pm in the choir room, and starting August 30th there will also be rehearsals Tuesdays, 4:00-5:00pm in the choir room. This year, we are also offering rehearsals on Friday morning, 8:10-8:40am in the mirror room. These are optional rehearsals for anyone who wants extra help with this music. Come join the fun and dive into this fantastic music!!
We get the privilege of hosting All-State Round 1 on Saturday, September 23. Look for helper sign-ups in the CHARMS calendar coming soon!
We will also be asking for donations to make All-State Goodie-Bags. Again, look for the sign-up on the CHARMS calendar, coming soon!
Important Upcoming Events
- OPEN HOUSE - Monday, August 28, 6:30-8pm
- All Choir Dress Rehearsal - Monday, October 2, 4-7pm
- Fall Concert - Tuesday, October 3, 7pm (call time 6:15)
- Pyramid Concert for A Cappella Choir Only - Friday, October 6, 5:30pm
COMING SOON
- 99 Pledges Fundraiser starting soon
- CHOIR SWAG on sale soon!
- Choir Letterman Jacket fitting for all eligible students will be during class coming soon. *For letterman jacket eligibility rules, see the Choir Handbook
11 August 2023 ~ Newsletter
BACK-TO-SCHOOL EDITION!
Welcome to the 2023-2024 LD Bell Choir Program! We are Mrs. A and Mrs. Lindberg and we are so glad to be back singing with students old and new.
Welcome to the 2023-2024 LD Bell Choir Program! We are Mrs. A and Mrs. Lindberg and we are so glad to be back singing with students old and new.
TRIP REVEAL and Parent Meeting
Tuesday, Aug 22, 7pm, Auditorium
We can't wait to see you and your families for this important meeting. We will be singing for everyone - more details in class. All choirs are required to attend and wear their choir t-shirt.
Tuesday, Aug 22, 7pm, Auditorium
We can't wait to see you and your families for this important meeting. We will be singing for everyone - more details in class. All choirs are required to attend and wear their choir t-shirt.
CHARMS and Forms & Fees
-->BHS Choir Forms & Choir Fees are due Friday, Aug 18, 2023<--
Today we talked through how to access your CHARMS account. This is a great place to keep up with the calendar and financial information as well as access the Choir Forms. If you haven’t finished updating your personal information (including T-shirt size), please make sure you complete that project tonight! Then be sure to share your login information with your adults so they can stay up-to-date also. You can pay your fees through your Charms account using Paypal. Please note there is a 3.65% convenience fee to use this feature.
One of the forms is the Choir Handbook Agreement form to be signed by you AND your parent/guardian. Please use this weekend to read the handbook so that both you and your adults know all there is to know about the Choirs of LD Bell. You can find access to the Handbook on your Canvas home page.
-->BHS Choir Forms & Choir Fees are due Friday, Aug 18, 2023<--
Today we talked through how to access your CHARMS account. This is a great place to keep up with the calendar and financial information as well as access the Choir Forms. If you haven’t finished updating your personal information (including T-shirt size), please make sure you complete that project tonight! Then be sure to share your login information with your adults so they can stay up-to-date also. You can pay your fees through your Charms account using Paypal. Please note there is a 3.65% convenience fee to use this feature.
One of the forms is the Choir Handbook Agreement form to be signed by you AND your parent/guardian. Please use this weekend to read the handbook so that both you and your adults know all there is to know about the Choirs of LD Bell. You can find access to the Handbook on your Canvas home page.
COMING UP NEXT WEEK
- Choir Council Meeting - Tuesday, 8/15, 8:15am in the choir room
- First All-State Rehearsal - Thursday, 8/17, 4-5pm in the choir room
- FEES & FORMS DUE - Friday, 8/18 in class (all forms are found in CHARMS)
VOICE LESSONS @ BHS
We are privileged to be able to offer private voice lessons for all students in the Choirs of LD Bell. If you are interested in this pull-out program for individualized enrichment, please click here for more information. We are so happy to welcome back Kelly Wolff and Cora WInstead and a special welcome “back” to BHS Alum, Mira McKinney. Be sure to click the link to read more about all of our fantastic voice faculty.
We are privileged to be able to offer private voice lessons for all students in the Choirs of LD Bell. If you are interested in this pull-out program for individualized enrichment, please click here for more information. We are so happy to welcome back Kelly Wolff and Cora WInstead and a special welcome “back” to BHS Alum, Mira McKinney. Be sure to click the link to read more about all of our fantastic voice faculty.
ALL-STATE NEWS
The TMEA All-State Choir Competition begins soon. All students are encouraged to take on this challenge!
After school rehearsals begin next Thursday, 8/17, 4:00-5:00pm in the choir room. These are optional rehearsals for anyone who wants extra help with this music. Come join the fun and dive into this fantastic music!!
We have the privilege of hosting All-State Round 1 on Saturday, September 23. Look for helper sign-ups in the CHARMS calendar coming soon!
We will also be asking for donations to make All-State Goodie-Bags. Again, look for the sign-up on the CHARMS calendar, coming soon!
The TMEA All-State Choir Competition begins soon. All students are encouraged to take on this challenge!
After school rehearsals begin next Thursday, 8/17, 4:00-5:00pm in the choir room. These are optional rehearsals for anyone who wants extra help with this music. Come join the fun and dive into this fantastic music!!
We have the privilege of hosting All-State Round 1 on Saturday, September 23. Look for helper sign-ups in the CHARMS calendar coming soon!
We will also be asking for donations to make All-State Goodie-Bags. Again, look for the sign-up on the CHARMS calendar, coming soon!
Welcome to HEBSID and the BHS Cluster - Janell Lewis, Head Choir Director at Bedford Junior High
After teaching middle-school choir for two years, Mrs. Lewis recently earned her Artist Diploma and Master of Music in Vocal Performance at Texas Christian University with a full-ride scholarship. She earned her Bachelor of Music with a focus in choral education in 2017 and is eager to return to the classroom and enrich the future of young singers and musicians. Mrs. Lewis has experienced a vast career as a vocalist in choral music, opera, and much more . She was a finalist in the Partners for the Arts National Opera competition in Washington D.C. as well as a finalist in the Dallas Opera Biennial lonestar competition. Mrs. Lewis has been internationally recognized as a recipient of the Emerging Talent award from the annual Lotte Lenya competition. She has also been nationally recognized as a finalist in the National Society of Arts and Letters Musical Theatre competition. Her former students have accomplished similar feats such as earning full-ride music scholarships, winning national awards, as well as state-wide accomplishments in UIL and beyond. She is thrilled to be a part of this amazing community.
After teaching middle-school choir for two years, Mrs. Lewis recently earned her Artist Diploma and Master of Music in Vocal Performance at Texas Christian University with a full-ride scholarship. She earned her Bachelor of Music with a focus in choral education in 2017 and is eager to return to the classroom and enrich the future of young singers and musicians. Mrs. Lewis has experienced a vast career as a vocalist in choral music, opera, and much more . She was a finalist in the Partners for the Arts National Opera competition in Washington D.C. as well as a finalist in the Dallas Opera Biennial lonestar competition. Mrs. Lewis has been internationally recognized as a recipient of the Emerging Talent award from the annual Lotte Lenya competition. She has also been nationally recognized as a finalist in the National Society of Arts and Letters Musical Theatre competition. Her former students have accomplished similar feats such as earning full-ride music scholarships, winning national awards, as well as state-wide accomplishments in UIL and beyond. She is thrilled to be a part of this amazing community.
PUT THESE ON THE CALENDAR!
- Trip Reveal & Parent Meeting - Tuesday, 8/22, 7pm in the BHS Auditorium
- Girls Uniform Fitting in class - Wednesday, 8/23
- Boys Uniform Fitting in class - Thursday 8/24
- ALL CHOIR EXTRAVAGANZA & Sing at the first home football game! - Friday, August 25 - 4-7pm
- OPEN HOUSE - Monday, August 28, 6:30-8pm
- All Choir Dress Rehearsal - Monday, October 2, 4-7pm
- Fall Concert - Tuesday, October 3, 7pm (call time 6:15)
- Pyramid Concert - Friday, October 6, 5:30pm
COMING SOON
- 99 Pledges Fundraiser starting soon
- CHOIR SWAG on sale soon!
- Choir Yardsigns available soon
- Choir Letterman Jacket fitting for all eligible students will be during class coming soon. *For letterman jacket eligibility rules, see the Choir Handbook
PICS from the summer!
19 May 2023 ~ Newsletter
A Cappella 23/24 Audition NEWS:We have had a fantastic week listening to our JV one-on-one choir evaluations! Next year’s A Cappella Roster will be announced in CANVAS on Saturday, May 20, by 8:00am.
THIS COMING WEEK:
- Voice Studio Recital - Friday, May 19, 6:30pm, @ St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 504 W Bedford Euless Rd, Hurst, TX 76053
- 23/24 A Cappella Results Posted in Canvas - Saturday, May 20, 8am
- Alumni Recital - Wednesday, May 24 during class featuring, Nate Taylor, Michael Binkley, Jordan Reik, Logan Dazer, Mariah Esquivel, and Sebastian Cordero
ALL-STATE NEWS FROM “WOLFFSTEAD”:
We wanted to take this opportunity to invite you all to an All-State preparatory boot camp we are putting together in July. Last year, Connor Lidell and Ms. Winstead had an inaugural trial camp, and it was a success! This year, we're kicking it up a notch, and have consolidated our offerings so we can have a more productive and fun session. Best of all, Ms. Wolff and Ms. Miyake will be joining our team of instructors!
Here are all the details you need to know:
Unlike the 4-5 day university camps that try to pack as much into a few days as possible, our camp is designed to have you audition-ready for the 1st and 2nd Rounds before you even go back to school. We will be primarily focused on the music for District and Region (Rounds 1 and 2), while also touching on some of the music for Pre-Area (Round 3) if we get to it.
Our intensive is geared specifically for students doing All-State for the first or second time. As such, we are primarily focusing on incoming sophomores and juniors. All students, including incoming seniors, are welcome to use this camp either as an alternative or a supplement to a university camp.
We are affordable, local, and focused on YOU!
Dates: July 10 - 14
Times: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Saint Andrew Lutheran Church (504 W Bedford Euless Rd, Hurst, TX)
Total cost: $185
Registration and payment deadline: June 10
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP
Please email winsteadvocalstudio@gmail.com and/or wolffpackmusicstudio@gmail.com with questions you have. I would love to answer them.
Hope to see your registration soon by our DEADLINE of JUNE 10!
(But, hey, go ahead and sign up today!)
Ms. Winstead and Ms. Wolff
We wanted to take this opportunity to invite you all to an All-State preparatory boot camp we are putting together in July. Last year, Connor Lidell and Ms. Winstead had an inaugural trial camp, and it was a success! This year, we're kicking it up a notch, and have consolidated our offerings so we can have a more productive and fun session. Best of all, Ms. Wolff and Ms. Miyake will be joining our team of instructors!
Here are all the details you need to know:
Unlike the 4-5 day university camps that try to pack as much into a few days as possible, our camp is designed to have you audition-ready for the 1st and 2nd Rounds before you even go back to school. We will be primarily focused on the music for District and Region (Rounds 1 and 2), while also touching on some of the music for Pre-Area (Round 3) if we get to it.
Our intensive is geared specifically for students doing All-State for the first or second time. As such, we are primarily focusing on incoming sophomores and juniors. All students, including incoming seniors, are welcome to use this camp either as an alternative or a supplement to a university camp.
We are affordable, local, and focused on YOU!
Dates: July 10 - 14
Times: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Saint Andrew Lutheran Church (504 W Bedford Euless Rd, Hurst, TX)
Total cost: $185
Registration and payment deadline: June 10
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP
Please email winsteadvocalstudio@gmail.com and/or wolffpackmusicstudio@gmail.com with questions you have. I would love to answer them.
Hope to see your registration soon by our DEADLINE of JUNE 10!
(But, hey, go ahead and sign up today!)
Ms. Winstead and Ms. Wolff
2022-2023 LD Bell Choir Booster Club
This is a HUGE THANK YOU to our phenomenal Booster Club for all of your hard work this year! We could not have pulled off such a successful choir year without all of your help. We are grateful for all of the gifts you gave us from accounting for money, volunteer coordinating, hospitality, silent auction, craft fair, fundraising, fundraising, fundraising, and more -- all culminating in a beautiful banquet. Anytime we needed anything, you were there for us - from organizing closets to giving good council. We cannot thank you enough!
~Mrs. A and Mrs Lindberg on behalf of the 22-23 Choirs of LD Bell
This is a HUGE THANK YOU to our phenomenal Booster Club for all of your hard work this year! We could not have pulled off such a successful choir year without all of your help. We are grateful for all of the gifts you gave us from accounting for money, volunteer coordinating, hospitality, silent auction, craft fair, fundraising, fundraising, fundraising, and more -- all culminating in a beautiful banquet. Anytime we needed anything, you were there for us - from organizing closets to giving good council. We cannot thank you enough!
~Mrs. A and Mrs Lindberg on behalf of the 22-23 Choirs of LD Bell
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FUNDRAISING NEWS:
Planning to do some cleaning out this summer? Don't forget our NeverEnding fundraiser! Simply drive up and drop off your donations at Thrift For Good located at 120 W Bedford Euless Rd. Hurst, TX 76053 and tell them your donations are for the L. D. Bell Choir. Donations are accepted Sunday-Wednesday, 10am-6pm. You get a clean house, and the L. D. Bell Choir gets 25% of the proceeds from sales. It's a Win-Win! |
BANQUET PICS
VPA SIGNING & SENIOR AWARDS
12 May 2023 ~ Newsletter
BANQUET NEWS:
- See you TONIGHT!
- Remember our one rule… CLASSY: Dress Classy, Act Classy, Dance Classy
- Friday, May 12, 6-11pm
- Texas Star Golf Course & Country Club, 1400 Star Parkway, Euless
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Bell System 23/24 Audition NEWS:
We had a fantastic night with 49 students auditioning from 4 schools! Results will be announced in BAND on Saturday, May 13, by 8:00am. Then for those who make it, keep these dates in your calendars:
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THIS COMING WEEK:
- 23/24 Bell System Results Posted in BAND - Saturday, May 13, 8am
- JV Final Evaluations & A Cappella Auditions - Mon-Fri, May 15-19
- JV Theory Exam - Wednesday, 5/17 - STUDY your Key Signatures!
- Fine Arts Signing Day - Wednesday, May 17, 4:30pm in the BHS Auditorium, honoring Ryder Reeves, Dante Sears, Connor Sturgeon, Asopesio Vaka'uta, and Alainna VanSkyhock
- Voice Studio Recital - 6:30pm, Friday, May 19 @ St. Andrew Lutheran Church
- 23/24 A Cappella Results Posted in Canvas - Saturday, May 20, 8am
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THANK YOU!
Special thanks to everyone who came out to support LD Bell Choir at the Texas Roadhouse in Euless. We made $89 just because you were hungry 😀 |
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THANK YOU!
Special thanks to everyone who helped make the Junior High Concerts a success!
Special thanks to everyone who helped make the Junior High Concerts a success!
5 May 2023 ~ Newsletter
HELP NEEDED!
We are hosting the junior choir concerts this weekend and need lots of help from our choir fam!
TONIGHT - Hurst JH Concert - Friday, May 5, 7pm
We are hosting the junior choir concerts this weekend and need lots of help from our choir fam!
TONIGHT - Hurst JH Concert - Friday, May 5, 7pm
- Workers arrive at 6:15 in choir shirt and jeans!
- Workers arrive in choir shirt and jeans at 6:15 to help with the concert
- AND/OR - arrive at 8:15 to help with the strike. We need EXTRA HELP with strike, so please consider helping!!
THIS COMING WEEK:
- LAST Music Theory Club - Tuesday, 5/9, 8-8:40 am (Mirror Room)
- Bell System Audition Clinic - Tuesday, May 9, 4:10-5:10pm
- Texas Roadhouse Choir Fundraiser - Tuesday, 5/9, 3-10pm (Bedford)
- Officer Elections - Wednesday, May 10
- Bell System Auditions - Thursday, May 11, 4-8pm
- LAST Sight Reading Club - Friday, 5/12, 8-8:40 am (Choir Room)
- Choir Banquet - Friday, May 12, 6-11pm
- 23/24 Bell System Results Posted in BAND - Saturday, May 13, 8am
BANQUET NEWS:
- Your Banquet Planning Team is working hard to finalize the seating for this special night!
- Remember our one rule… CLASSY: Dress Classy, Act Classy, Dance Classy
- Friday, May 12, 6-11pm
- Texas Star Golf Course & Country Club, 1400 Star Parkway, Euless
Bell System 23/24 Audition NEWS:
If you or someone you know is interested in auditioning for next year’s Bell System, please join our BAND! And yes, even this year’s Bell System members must re-audition. BAND is a free app and this is where all the information for the audition process will be posted. Joining the BAND does not obligate anyone to audition, it’s just the starting place, so join now by clicking HERE!
Click here to read our list of Audition FAQ’s.
If you missed the MANDATORY Parent Meeting in the BHS Choir Room for all Bell System Candidates, you can review the video which is posted in BAND and then be sure to send an email to Mrs. Antinone for confirmation.
- Tuesday, May 9, 4:10-5:00pm - Audition Clinic #2 - BHS choir room (optional)
- Thursday, May 11, 4:10 - 8:00pm Bell System AUDITIONS!
- Saturday, May 13, - Bell System Audition Results posted in BAND by 8:00am
- TUESDAY, May 16, FIRST 23/34 Bell System Meeting 4:15-5:30pm, BHS Choir Room. Parents invited, but not required. First fee due!
- Highly encouraged - All State camp and/or Summer Voice lessons
- Bell System DANCE CAMP - July 31-August 4
COMING UP:
- JV Final Evaluations & A Cappella Auditions - Mon-Fri, May 15-19
- Fine Arts Signing Day - Wednesday, May 17, 4:30pm in the BHS Auditorium
- Voice Studio Recital - Friday, May 19, 7pm @ St. Andrew Lutheran Church
- 23/24 A Cappella Results Posted in Canvas - Saturday, May 20, 8am
WHAT A FANTASTIC DISNEY CONCERT!
Congrats to all on a beautiful concert! We are so proud of each and every one of you.
Congrats to all on a beautiful concert! We are so proud of each and every one of you.
28 April 2023 ~ Newsletter
Bell System 23/24 Audition NEWS:
If you or someone you know is interested in auditioning for next year’s Bell System, please join our BAND! And yes, even this year’s Bell System members must re-audition. BAND is a free app and this is where all the information for the audition process will be posted. Joining the BAND does not obligate anyone to audition, it’s just the starting place, so join now by clicking HERE!
Click here to read our list of Audition FAQ’s.
If you or someone you know is interested in auditioning for next year’s Bell System, please join our BAND! And yes, even this year’s Bell System members must re-audition. BAND is a free app and this is where all the information for the audition process will be posted. Joining the BAND does not obligate anyone to audition, it’s just the starting place, so join now by clicking HERE!
Click here to read our list of Audition FAQ’s.
- Thursday, April 27, 4:00pm - Dance Audition Videos posted in the BAND app
- Thursday, May 4, 4:10-5:00pm - Audition Clinic #1 - BHS Choir room (optional)
- Thursday, May 4, 7:00pm - MANDATORY Parent Meeting in the BHS Choir Room for all Bell System Candidates (Optional ZOOM link available in BAND)
- Tuesday, May 9, 4:10-5:00pm - Audition Clinic #2 - BHS choir room (optional)
- Thursday, May 11, 4:10 - 8:00pm Bell System AUDITIONS!
- Saturday, May 13, - Bell System Audition Results posted in BAND by 8:00am
- TUESDAY, May 16, FIRST 23/34 Bell System Meeting 4:15-5:30pm, BHS Choir Room. Parents invited, but not required. First fee due!
- Highly encouraged - All State camp and/or Summer Voice lessons
- Bell System DANCE CAMP - July 31-August 4
THIS COMING WEEK:
- Dress Rehearsal - Monday, May 1, 4-7pm
- NO Music Theory Club - Tuesday, 5/2
- EOC TESTING - Tuesday, May 2
- Spring Concert - Tuesday, May 2, 7pm, Call time is 6pm
- BANQUET Table Reservations - Wednesday, May 3
- Officer Applications Due - Wednesday, May 3
- Bell System Audition Clinic - Thursday, May 4, 4:10-5:10pm
- REQUIRED Parent Meeting for all Bell System Candidates - Thursday, May 4, 7:00pm
- Sight Reading Club - Friday, 5/5, 8-8:40 am (Choir Room)
- Hurst JH Concert - Friday, May 5, 7pm
- Bedford JH Concert - Saturday, May 6, 7pm
WRAPPING UP THE CHOIR YEAR:
- Thank you for turning in your dry-cleaned uniforms last week! I’m shouting out an extra special thanks to Ms. Rushing for helping me sort through over 100 uniform pieces – sorting, labeling, filing – I truly could not have done it without your help! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!
- If any of you still have outstanding uniform pieces, please get those turned in ASAP so I can wrap up this job and get on to the next!
- If any of you has outstanding fees, you can pay those through CHARMS using PayPal or in class with cash or check. If you need help with these fees, please see Mrs. Lindberg ASAP!
BANQUET NEWS:
- Banquet day is getting closer! If you made a reservation for a guest, then a $40 fee has been added to your account. You may pay in Charms via PayPal or in class with cash or check.
- Table reservations are coming on Wednesday, 5/3. Your account must be clear to choose your seat at the table!
- Parent(s) who are interested in attending the Choir Banquet may purchase tickets at the Spring Concert – there will be a table in the foyer. Tickets are $40.
COMING UP:
- Bell System Audition Clinic - Tuesday, May 9, 4:10-5:10pm
- Texas Roadhouse Choir Fundraiser - Tuesday, 5/9, 3-10pm (Bedford)
- Officer Elections - Wednesday, May 10
- Bell System Auditions - Thursday, May 11, 4-8pm
- Choir Banquet - Friday, May 12, 6-11pm
- JV Final Evaluations & A Cappella Auditions - Mon-Fri, May 15-19
21 April 2023 ~ Newsletter
THIS COMING WEEK:
- Solo Auditions for Spring Concert - Monday, 4/24, 4-9pm (don’t forget your costume!)
- Rita’s ICE Party for JV March Madness Participants - Monday, 4/24, 4-4:15
- SIGHT READING CHAMPIONS: Reed G and Maggie N
- Bracket Winners: Jorge C, Vaniecia W, Ella G, & Elisha W
- Bracket Losers: Taylor T & Savannah G
- Music Theory Club - Tuesday, 4/25, 8-8:40 am (Mirror Room)
- Banquet Reservations DUE - Tuesday, 4/25 (Canvas)
- Spring Concert Costume Pic DUE - Wednesday, 4/26 (Canvas)
- JV Women After-School Choreography Rehearsal - Thursday, 4/28, 4-5pm (Mirror Room)
- Sight Reading Club - Friday, 4/28, 8-8:40 am (Choir Room)
3rd TRI MUSIC CLUBS - SRC & MTC (House Points!!)
Hop into Sight Reading!
Whoooo wants to know more about Music Theory?
Hop into Sight Reading!
- Sight Reading Club (SRC) meets in the choir room on FRIDAYS at 8am
Whoooo wants to know more about Music Theory?
- Music Theory Club (MTC) meets in the mirror room on TUESDAYS at 8am
BANQUET NEWS:
Drum roll please....
Here is the invitation for this year's Choir Banquet!
Be watching Canvas for your Banquet Reservations Google Form. We must have your thoughtful YES/NO by Tuesday, 4/25.
Drum roll please....
Here is the invitation for this year's Choir Banquet!
Be watching Canvas for your Banquet Reservations Google Form. We must have your thoughtful YES/NO by Tuesday, 4/25.
COMING UP:
- Dress Rehearsal - Monday, May 1, 4-7pm
- EOC TESTING - Tuesday, May 2
- Spring Concert - Tuesday, May 2, 7pm, Call time is 6:15pm
- Officer Applications Due - Wednesday, May 3
- Bell System Audition Clinic - Thursday, May 4, 4:10-5:10pm
- REQUIRED Parent Meeting for Bell System Candidates - Thursday, May 4, 7:00pm
- Hurst JH Concert - Friday, May 5, 7pm
- Bedford JH Concert - Saturday, May 6, 7pm
- Bell System Audition Clinic - Tuesday, May 9, 4:10-5:10pm
- Texas Roadhouse Choir Fundraiser - Tuesday, 5/9, 3-10pm (Bedford)
- Officer Elections - Wednesday, May 10
- Bell System Auditions - Thursday, May 11, 4-8pm
- Choir Banquet - Friday, May 12, 6-11pm
- JV Final Evaluations & A Cappella Auditions - Mon-Fri, May 15-19
PICS........Learning choreo! Check out your online folder for your class VIDEOS.
14 April 2023 ~ Newsletter
EVERYTHING IS DUE April 19
- Dry-Cleaned Uniforms - Dresses, Tuxes, Bell System
- Hanging Bags - Choir Trip & Bell System
- Scholarship Applications - Senior & All-State Camps
$cholar$hip Opportunitie$:
Hello Choir Students and Families!
The BHS Choir Booster club is pleased to present the opportunity for two different scholarships this spring. These scholarship applications are due Wednesday, April 19. There are two different types of scholarships:
$500 Senior Scholarship – Available to LD Bell High School Seniors who are currently enrolled in choir. Here is the link to the application and more information.
$100 All State Camp Scholarship – Available to upcoming Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors planning to be enrolled in choir at LD Bell. Here is the link to the application and more information.
Special thanks to the booster club for providing these wonderful opportunities for our students.
Thinking about attending an All-State camp? Here is a list of camps, dates and links to websites:
UPDATED LIST of Texas All-State Camps.
SPECIAL UPDATE! --> FREE All State Camp! Bass Hall is running a FREE all state camp June 12-15. Mrs. A & Mrs. L are on staff and we have SPECIAL PERMISSION to allow BHS students to sign up! However-- IF YOU SIGN UP YOU MUST ATTEND! Spots are limited and will fill up quickly. Sign up HERE and be sure to let Mrs. A know your plans!
---> SERIOUSLY... sign up RIGHT NOW! Spots will be gone before you know it!
Hello Choir Students and Families!
The BHS Choir Booster club is pleased to present the opportunity for two different scholarships this spring. These scholarship applications are due Wednesday, April 19. There are two different types of scholarships:
$500 Senior Scholarship – Available to LD Bell High School Seniors who are currently enrolled in choir. Here is the link to the application and more information.
$100 All State Camp Scholarship – Available to upcoming Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors planning to be enrolled in choir at LD Bell. Here is the link to the application and more information.
Special thanks to the booster club for providing these wonderful opportunities for our students.
Thinking about attending an All-State camp? Here is a list of camps, dates and links to websites:
UPDATED LIST of Texas All-State Camps.
SPECIAL UPDATE! --> FREE All State Camp! Bass Hall is running a FREE all state camp June 12-15. Mrs. A & Mrs. L are on staff and we have SPECIAL PERMISSION to allow BHS students to sign up! However-- IF YOU SIGN UP YOU MUST ATTEND! Spots are limited and will fill up quickly. Sign up HERE and be sure to let Mrs. A know your plans!
---> SERIOUSLY... sign up RIGHT NOW! Spots will be gone before you know it!
March Madness News!
We finished up our JV Sight Reading Tournament today in class. CONGRATULATIONS to these students for earning a 100 on their FINAL FOUR Round, and for making it in the FINALS ROUND - Josh B, Reed G, Sofie B, and Maggie N
And the winner of the 2023 JV Sight Reading Tournament is...
MEN’S DIVISION:
Reed Gradke
WOMEN’S DIVISION:
Maggie Neill
We finished up our JV Sight Reading Tournament today in class. CONGRATULATIONS to these students for earning a 100 on their FINAL FOUR Round, and for making it in the FINALS ROUND - Josh B, Reed G, Sofie B, and Maggie N
And the winner of the 2023 JV Sight Reading Tournament is...
MEN’S DIVISION:
Reed Gradke
WOMEN’S DIVISION:
Maggie Neill
THIS COMING WEEK:
- Music Theory Club - Tuesday, 4/18, 8-8:40 am (Mirror Room)
- EVERYTHING IS DUE - Wednesday, 4/19
- Dry-Cleaned Uniforms - Dresses, Tuxes, Bell System
- Hanging Bags - Choir Trip & Bell System
- Scholarship Applications - Senior & All-State Camps
- EOC TESTING - Thursday, 4/20
- Sight Reading Club - Friday, 4/21, 8-8:40 am (Choir Room)
COMING UP:
- Solo Auditions for Spring Concert - Monday, 4/24, 4-9pm
- Dress Rehearsal - Monday, May 1
- EOC TESTING - Tuesday, May 2
- Spring Concert - Tuesday, May 2
- Texas Roadhouse Fundraiser - Tuesday, May 9
- Bell System Auditions - Thursday, May 11
- Choir Banquet - Friday, May 12
- JV Final Evaluation & A Cappella Auditions - Mon-Fri, May 15-19
3rd TRI MUSIC CLUBS - SRC & MTC (House Points!!)
Hop into Sight Reading!
Whoooo wants to know more about Music Theory?
Hop into Sight Reading!
- Sight Reading Club (SRC) meets in the choir room on FRIDAYS at 8am
Whoooo wants to know more about Music Theory?
- Music Theory Club (MTC) meets in the mirror room on TUESDAYS at 8am
CURRENT HOUSE STANDINGS
- Handel - 508
- Price - 561
- Tchaikovsky - 583
- Bach - 592
Mickey Mouse is sneaking in the picture to say CONGRATS to the Disney Trip Choirs for their outstanding performances also! The Varsity Kids earned the back left trophy for a Superior Rating (I). The Junior Varsity Kids earned the back right trophy for an Excellent Rating (II). And the Mickey trophy is for the JV Mixed - "Best in Class". Way to go, friends!!
6 April 2023 ~ Newsletter
CONGRATULATIONS!
We are so incredibly proud of each and every choir member for this outstanding week at UIL. We are excited to announce that all 5 choirs earned a Sweepstakes trophy. WAY TO GO CHOIR FAM!!! Enjoy a restful 4-day weekend. You’ve definitely earned it!
We are so incredibly proud of each and every choir member for this outstanding week at UIL. We are excited to announce that all 5 choirs earned a Sweepstakes trophy. WAY TO GO CHOIR FAM!!! Enjoy a restful 4-day weekend. You’ve definitely earned it!
THIS COMING WEEK:
- NO SCHOOL - Monday, 4/10
- FINAL 6-WKS begins - Tuesday, 4/11
- Music Theory Club - Tuesday, 4/11, 8-8:40 am (Mirror Room)
- Sight Reading Club - Friday, 4/14, 8-8:40 am (Choir Room)
EVERYTHING IS DUE April 19
- Dry-Cleaned Uniforms - Dresses, Tuxes, Bell System
- Hanging Bags - Choir Trip & Bell System
- Scholarship Applications - Senior & All-State Camps
March Madness News!
This JV Sight Reading Tournament is down to the FINAL FOUR!! These students have until Wednesday, 4/12, to complete the SRF Quiz over LE or MI. For those who make it past this round, be prepared to sight read live and in person on Friday, 4/14.
“FINAL FOUR Round”
MEN’S DIVISION:
Josh B (6), Michael C (2), David D (4), Mason R (5), Reed G (5), Dillon C (4), Leo T (5)
WOMEN’S DIVISION:
Sofie B (6), Jayla H (6), Kieran M (6), Vivian L (6), Maeve M (5), Alden S (5), Danny S (5), Maggie N (6), Sam B (5), Anna R (5)
This JV Sight Reading Tournament is down to the FINAL FOUR!! These students have until Wednesday, 4/12, to complete the SRF Quiz over LE or MI. For those who make it past this round, be prepared to sight read live and in person on Friday, 4/14.
“FINAL FOUR Round”
MEN’S DIVISION:
Josh B (6), Michael C (2), David D (4), Mason R (5), Reed G (5), Dillon C (4), Leo T (5)
WOMEN’S DIVISION:
Sofie B (6), Jayla H (6), Kieran M (6), Vivian L (6), Maeve M (5), Alden S (5), Danny S (5), Maggie N (6), Sam B (5), Anna R (5)
31 March 2023 ~ Newsletter
THIS WEEK * UIL WEEK * LAST WEEK OF THE 6-WKS:
Officer Meeting - Monday, 4/3, 8:15am
All Men & JV Choirs Required After-School Rehearsals - Monday, 4/3
UIL ~ Tue-Thu, April 4-6 (black formalwear)
NV TREBLE ~ Tuesday, April 4
VARSITY TENOR/BASS ~ Wednesday, April 5
VARSITY TREBLE - Wednesday, April 5
NV MIXED ~ Thursday, April 6
VARSITY MIXED ~ Thursday, April 6
No School - Good Friday 4/7
Officer Meeting - Monday, 4/3, 8:15am
All Men & JV Choirs Required After-School Rehearsals - Monday, 4/3
- JV Women 4:05-5:00pm, Mirror Room
- Combined Men 4:05-5:00pm, Choir Room
- JV Mixed 5:05-6:00pm, Choir Room
UIL ~ Tue-Thu, April 4-6 (black formalwear)
NV TREBLE ~ Tuesday, April 4
- excused 3rd-5th
- 11:26 Meet for Warm up
- 1:00 Load Buses
- 4-5pm CONTEST
- 5:30 Return to BHS
VARSITY TENOR/BASS ~ Wednesday, April 5
- excused 1st-3rd
- 8:45 Meet for Warm up
- 10:00 Load Buses
- 11am-12pm CONTEST
- 12:30 Return to BHS
VARSITY TREBLE - Wednesday, April 5
- excused 4th-5th
- 12:15 Meet for Warm up
- 1:00 Load Buses
- 4-5pm CONTEST
- 5:30 Return to BHS
NV MIXED ~ Thursday, April 6
- excused 1st-3rd
- 8:40 Meet for Warm up
- 9:50 Load Buses
- 10:40-11:40 CONTEST
- 11:40 Load buses for the mall
- 12:10 JV Celebration Lunch at Northeast Mall
- 1:10 Return to BHS
VARSITY MIXED ~ Thursday, April 6
- excused 4th-5th
- 12:15 Meet for Warm up
- 1:00 Load Buses
- 3:40-4:40 CONTEST
- 5:30 Return to BHS
No School - Good Friday 4/7
March Madness News!
FROG WINNERS - These students scored a 100 on their Sight Reading Factory Quiz:
“Sweet 16 Round” Frog Winners
Jayla H, Maeve M, Emily V, Sam B, Sofie B, Acquilla B, Kiana G, Vivian L, Kieran M, Maggie N, Julie P, Anna R, Danny S, Alden S, Vaniecia W, Joshua B, Dillon C, David D, Reed G, Donovan L, Julian M, Mason R
“Elite 8 Round” Frog Winners
Joshua B, Michael C, Dillon C, Sean C, David D, Reed G, Richie I, Mason R, Leo T, Jayla H, Maeve M, Sam B, Sofie B, Sava B, Vivian L, Kieran M, Maggie N, Anna R, Danny S, Alden S, Vaniecia W
BRACKET RESULTS
“Elite 8 Round”
MEN’S DIVISION:
Josh B, Michael C, Elijah A, David D, Mason R, Reed G, Dillon C, Leo T, Julian M
WOMEN’S DIVISION:
Sofie B, Kiana G, Jayla H, Kieran M, Acquilla B, Vaniecia W, Emily V, Vivian L, Maeve M, Alden S, Danny S, Maggie N, Sam B, Anna R
“FINAL FOUR Round”
MEN’S DIVISION:
Josh B (6), Michael C (2), David D (4), Mason R (5), Reed G (5), Dillon C (4), Leo T (5)
WOMEN’S DIVISION:
Sofie B (6), Jayla H (6), Kieran M (6), Vivian L (6), Maeve M (5), Alden S (5), Danny S (5), Maggie N (6), Sam B (5), Anna R (5)
FROG WINNERS - These students scored a 100 on their Sight Reading Factory Quiz:
“Sweet 16 Round” Frog Winners
Jayla H, Maeve M, Emily V, Sam B, Sofie B, Acquilla B, Kiana G, Vivian L, Kieran M, Maggie N, Julie P, Anna R, Danny S, Alden S, Vaniecia W, Joshua B, Dillon C, David D, Reed G, Donovan L, Julian M, Mason R
“Elite 8 Round” Frog Winners
Joshua B, Michael C, Dillon C, Sean C, David D, Reed G, Richie I, Mason R, Leo T, Jayla H, Maeve M, Sam B, Sofie B, Sava B, Vivian L, Kieran M, Maggie N, Anna R, Danny S, Alden S, Vaniecia W
BRACKET RESULTS
“Elite 8 Round”
MEN’S DIVISION:
Josh B, Michael C, Elijah A, David D, Mason R, Reed G, Dillon C, Leo T, Julian M
WOMEN’S DIVISION:
Sofie B, Kiana G, Jayla H, Kieran M, Acquilla B, Vaniecia W, Emily V, Vivian L, Maeve M, Alden S, Danny S, Maggie N, Sam B, Anna R
“FINAL FOUR Round”
MEN’S DIVISION:
Josh B (6), Michael C (2), David D (4), Mason R (5), Reed G (5), Dillon C (4), Leo T (5)
WOMEN’S DIVISION:
Sofie B (6), Jayla H (6), Kieran M (6), Vivian L (6), Maeve M (5), Alden S (5), Danny S (5), Maggie N (6), Sam B (5), Anna R (5)
UIL Volunteer Opportunities
Sign up here to Volunteer for Tuesday, NV Treble UIL
Sign up here to Volunteer for Wednesday, Varsity Tenor/Bass UIL
Sign up here to Volunteer for Wednesday, Varsity Treble UIL
Sign up here to Volunteer for Thursday, NV Mixed UIL
Sign up here to Volunteer for Thursday, Varsity Mixed UIL
Sign up here to Volunteer for Tuesday, NV Treble UIL
Sign up here to Volunteer for Wednesday, Varsity Tenor/Bass UIL
Sign up here to Volunteer for Wednesday, Varsity Treble UIL
Sign up here to Volunteer for Thursday, NV Mixed UIL
Sign up here to Volunteer for Thursday, Varsity Mixed UIL
CURRENT HOUSE STANDINGS
- Handel - 505
- Price - 551
- Tchaikovsky - 569
- Bach - 578
$cholar$hip Opportunitie$:
Hello Choir Students and Families!
The BHS Choir Booster club is pleased to present the opportunity for two different scholarships this spring. These scholarship applications are due Wednesday, April 19. There are two different types of scholarships:
$500 Senior Scholarship – Available to LD Bell High School Seniors who are currently enrolled in choir. Here is the link to the application and more information.
$100 All State Camp Scholarship – Available to upcoming Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors planning to be enrolled in choir at LD Bell. Here is the link to the application and more information.
Special thanks to the booster club for providing these wonderful opportunities for our students.
Thinking about attending an All-State camp? Here is a list of camps, dates and links to websites:
UPDATED LIST of Texas All-State Camps.
Special thanks to the booster club for providing these wonderful opportunities for our students.
Hello Choir Students and Families!
The BHS Choir Booster club is pleased to present the opportunity for two different scholarships this spring. These scholarship applications are due Wednesday, April 19. There are two different types of scholarships:
$500 Senior Scholarship – Available to LD Bell High School Seniors who are currently enrolled in choir. Here is the link to the application and more information.
$100 All State Camp Scholarship – Available to upcoming Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors planning to be enrolled in choir at LD Bell. Here is the link to the application and more information.
Special thanks to the booster club for providing these wonderful opportunities for our students.
Thinking about attending an All-State camp? Here is a list of camps, dates and links to websites:
UPDATED LIST of Texas All-State Camps.
Special thanks to the booster club for providing these wonderful opportunities for our students.
COMING UP:
- NO SCHOOL - Monday, 4/10
- FINAL 6-WKS begins - Tuesday, 4/11
- Music Theory Club - Tuesday, 4/11, 8-8:40 am (Mirror Room)
- Sight Reading Club - Friday, 4/14, 8-8:40 am (Choir Room)
- Solo Auditions for Spring Concert - Monday, 4/24, 4-9pm
- Dress Rehearsal - Monday, May 1
- Spring Concert - Tuesday, May 2
- Bell System Auditions - Thursday, May 11
- Choir Banquet - Friday, May 12
- A Cappella Auditions - Mon-Fri, May 15-19
24 March 2023 ~ Newsletter
THIS WEEK:
- JV & Men’s Choirs Required After-School Rehearsals - Monday, 3/27
- JV Women 4:05-5:00pm, Mirror Room
- Combined Men 4:05-5:00pm, Choir Room
- JV Mixed 5:05-6:00pm, Choir Room
- Music Theory Club - Tuesday 3/28, 8-8:40 am (Mirror Room)
- Pre-UIL ~ Tuesday, 3/28 (black formalwear) @ Trinity HS (no bus)
- All students will meet at Trinity HS at the designated time wearing your complete choir uniform. DO NOT BE LATE!
- When you arrive, quietly assemble in the lobby and line up for the Warm-Up Room. We will enter from the top left riser. Section leaders will give leadership to this.
- Students are expected to stay with their choir for their entire call time. After completing the full process for both of their choirs (Warm-up, Concert, and Sight Reading), students will be dismissed. Students will not be allowed to leave early.
- Parents are welcome to attend - entering and exiting ONLY after an entire program of three songs. Please note that there is no applause between selections, but only at the conclusion of each choir's full performance.
- NV Women 5:00-7:40pm
- NV Men 6:20-9:20pm
- Var Women 5:40-8:20
- Var Men 7:00-9:20
- Varsity Treble Required After-School Rehearsal - Thursday, 3/30, 4-5:30pm
- Sight Reading Club - Friday 3/31, 8-8:40 am (Choir Room)
Scholarship Opportunities:
The BHS Choir Booster club is pleased to present the opportunity for two different scholarships this spring. These scholarship applications are due Wednesday, April 19. There are two different types of scholarships:
$500 Senior Scholarship – Available to LD Bell High School Seniors who are currently enrolled in choir. Here is the link to the application and more information:
$100 All State Camp Scholarship – Available to upcoming Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors planning to be enrolled in choir at LD Bell. Here is the link to the application and more information.
Thinking about attending an All-State camp? Here is a list of camps, dates and links to websites:
UPDATED LIST of Texas All-State Camps
Special thanks to the booster club for providing these wonderful opportunities for our students.
The BHS Choir Booster club is pleased to present the opportunity for two different scholarships this spring. These scholarship applications are due Wednesday, April 19. There are two different types of scholarships:
$500 Senior Scholarship – Available to LD Bell High School Seniors who are currently enrolled in choir. Here is the link to the application and more information:
$100 All State Camp Scholarship – Available to upcoming Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors planning to be enrolled in choir at LD Bell. Here is the link to the application and more information.
Thinking about attending an All-State camp? Here is a list of camps, dates and links to websites:
UPDATED LIST of Texas All-State Camps
Special thanks to the booster club for providing these wonderful opportunities for our students.
UIL SCHEDULES
Tue-Thu, April 4-6 (black formalwear)
NV TREBLE ~ Tuesday, April 4
VARSITY TENOR/BASS ~ Wednesday, April 5
VARSITY TREBLE - Wednesday, April 5
NV MIXED ~ Thursday, April 6
VARSITY MIXED ~ Thursday, April 6
Tue-Thu, April 4-6 (black formalwear)
NV TREBLE ~ Tuesday, April 4
- excused 3rd-5th
- 11:26 Meet for Warm up
- 1:00 Load Buses
- 4-5pm CONTEST
- 5:30 Return to BHS
VARSITY TENOR/BASS ~ Wednesday, April 5
- excused 1st-3rd
- 8:45 Meet for Warm up
- 10:00 Load Buses
- 11am-12pm CONTEST
- 12:30 Return to BHS
VARSITY TREBLE - Wednesday, April 5
- excused 4th-5th
- 12:15 Meet for Warm up
- 1:00 Load Buses
- 4-5pm CONTEST
- 5:30 Return to BHS
NV MIXED ~ Thursday, April 6
- excused 1st-3rd
- 8:40 Meet for Warm up
- 9:50 Load Buses
- 10:40-11:40 CONTEST
- 11:40 Load buses for the mall
- 12:10 JV Celebration Lunch at Northeast Mall (bring $ for lunch)
- 1:10 Return to BHS
VARSITY MIXED ~ Thursday, April 6
- excused 4th-5th
- 12:15 Meet for Warm up
- 1:00 Load Buses
- 3:40-4:40 CONTEST
- 5:30 Return to BHS
UIL Volunteer Opportunities
Sign up here to Volunteer for Tuesday, NV Treble UIL
Sign up here to Volunteer for Wednesday, Varsity Tenor/Bass UIL
Sign up here to Volunteer for Wednesday, Varsity Treble UIL
Sign up here to Volunteer for Thursday, NV Mixed UIL
Sign up here to Volunteer for Thursday, Varsity Mixed UIL
Sign up here to Volunteer for Tuesday, NV Treble UIL
Sign up here to Volunteer for Wednesday, Varsity Tenor/Bass UIL
Sign up here to Volunteer for Wednesday, Varsity Treble UIL
Sign up here to Volunteer for Thursday, NV Mixed UIL
Sign up here to Volunteer for Thursday, Varsity Mixed UIL
9 March 2023 ~ Newsletter
March Madness News!
This JV Sight Reading Tournament is underway. Don’t forget your Sight Reading Factory quiz closes tonight for unlimited attempts. Everyone completes the first three quizzes regardless of your standing in the brackets.
Look at all the FROG WINNERS from the “Round of 32”. These students scored a 100 on their first Sight Reading Factory Quiz of the tournment:
Jayla, Sofie, Sava, Vivian, Kieran, Maggie, Danny, Savannah, Maeve, Emily, Odile, Kiana, Anna, Lucille, Alden, Vaniecia, Sam, Acquilla, Elijah, Joshua, Dillon, Sean, David, Caden, Stevie, Reed, Richie, Mason, Leo
CONGRATS to these students for moving on to the “Sweet 16” Round.
MEN’S DIVISION:
Josh B, Sean C, John T, Michael C, Elijah A, David D, Mason R, Reed G, Taylor T, Richie I, Dillon C, Leo T, Caden E, Stevie G, Julian M, Yael G
WOMEN’S DIVISION:
Sofie B, Kiana G, Londyn P, Jayla H, Kieran M, Acquilla B, Vaniecia W, Emily V, Sava B, Vivian L, Maeve M, Alden S, Savannah G, Danny S, Maggie N, Sam B, Anna R, Odile D, Lucille R
This JV Sight Reading Tournament is underway. Don’t forget your Sight Reading Factory quiz closes tonight for unlimited attempts. Everyone completes the first three quizzes regardless of your standing in the brackets.
Look at all the FROG WINNERS from the “Round of 32”. These students scored a 100 on their first Sight Reading Factory Quiz of the tournment:
Jayla, Sofie, Sava, Vivian, Kieran, Maggie, Danny, Savannah, Maeve, Emily, Odile, Kiana, Anna, Lucille, Alden, Vaniecia, Sam, Acquilla, Elijah, Joshua, Dillon, Sean, David, Caden, Stevie, Reed, Richie, Mason, Leo
CONGRATS to these students for moving on to the “Sweet 16” Round.
MEN’S DIVISION:
Josh B, Sean C, John T, Michael C, Elijah A, David D, Mason R, Reed G, Taylor T, Richie I, Dillon C, Leo T, Caden E, Stevie G, Julian M, Yael G
WOMEN’S DIVISION:
Sofie B, Kiana G, Londyn P, Jayla H, Kieran M, Acquilla B, Vaniecia W, Emily V, Sava B, Vivian L, Maeve M, Alden S, Savannah G, Danny S, Maggie N, Sam B, Anna R, Odile D, Lucille R
2023 UIL Calendar for ALL CHOIRS
- Wednesday, 3/22 ~ Required After-School Rehearsal
- 4:05 - 5:15pm - Varsity Mixed (Choir Room with Orchestra)
- Required CLINICS!
- Thursday 3/23 (wear your choir shirt & nice jeans to school)
- 11:26 - 12:44 - Varsity Mixed (During Class)
- 4:05 - 5:20pm - NV Treble (Choir Room)
- 5:25 - 6:40pm - NV Mixed (Choir Room)
- 6:45 - 8:00pm - Varsity Tenor Bass (Choir Room)
- Friday 3/24 (wear your choir shirt & nice jeans to school)
- 12:00 - 1:22 - Varsity Treble (During Class)
- Thursday 3/23 (wear your choir shirt & nice jeans to school)
- Monday, 3/27 ~ Required After-School Rehearsal
- 4:05 - 5:00pm - NV Treble (Mirror Room)
- 4:05 - 5:00pm - Varsity Tenor Bass (Choir Room)
- 5:05 - 6:00pm - NV Mixed (Choir Room)
- Pre-UIL ~ Tuesday, 3/28 (black formalwear) @ Trinity HS
- Remember there are no busses for this event
- NV Treble, 5:00 - 6:20 pm
- Varsity Treble, 5:40 - 7:00 pm
- NV Mixed, 6:20 - 7:40 pm
- Varsity Mixed, 7:00 - 8:20 pm
- Varsity Tenor Bass, 8:00 - 9:20 pm
- Wednesday, 3/30 ~ Required After-School Rehearsal
- 4:05 - 5:30pm - Varsity Women (Choir Room with Percussion)
- Monday, 4/3 ~ Required After-School Rehearsal
- 4:05 - 5:00pm - NV Treble (Mirror Room)
- 4:05 - 5:00pm - Varsity Tenor Bass (Choir Room)
- 5:05 - 6:00pm - NV Mixed (Choir Room)
- UIL ~ Tue-Thu, April 4-6 (black formalwear)
- Between 8am-5pm @ Carroll Senior HS
- ALL CHOIRS time and day
CURRENT HOUSE STANDINGS
- Handel - 494
- Price - 535
- Tchaikovsky - 551
- Bach - 556
SPRING BREAK! - March 13-17
- Choir Trip to DISNEY - March 15-20
- Meet in the cafeteria no later than 7:30am, Wed 3/15 (Building opens at 7:15am). Must be in SCHOOL DRESS CODE for the bus. Gather by room. Room captains do final bag checks. Turn in all medications including signed doctor’s note to nurse.
WHAT’S NEXT:
- Music Theory Club - Tuesday 3/21, 8-8:40 am (Mirror Room)
- Required Varsity Mixed After-School Rehearsal - Wednesday, 3/22, 4-5pm, Choir Room
- JV March Madness Quiz #2 DUE - Thursday, 3/24 (unlimited ends Thursday)
- Required CLINICS!
- Thursday, 3/23 *Wear your choir t-shirt and nice jeans
- Varsity Mixed 11:06am-1:22pm, During Class
- JV Women 4:05-5:20pm, Choir Room
- JV Mixed 5:25-6:40pm, Choir Room
- Combined Men 6:45-8pm, Choir Room
- Friday, 3/24 *Wear your choir t-shirt and nice jeans
- Varsity Women 12-1:22pm, During Class
- Thursday, 3/23 *Wear your choir t-shirt and nice jeans
- Sight Reading Club - Friday 3/24, 8-8:40 am (Choir Room)
3rd TRI MUSIC CLUBS - SRC & MTC (House Points!!)
Hop into Sight Reading!
Whoooo wants to know more about Music Theory?
Hop into Sight Reading!
- Sight Reading Club (SRC) meets in the choir room on FRIDAYS at 8am
Whoooo wants to know more about Music Theory?
- Music Theory Club (MTC) meets in the mirror room on TUESDAYS at 8am
2 March 2023 ~ Newsletter
LET’S EAT!
Tonight is the night to eat at Texas Roadhouse, Bedford location, until 10pm! Show them this flyer and LD Bell Choirs get 10% of the purchase price. What a great way to raise money for choir ~ YUM!
Tonight is the night to eat at Texas Roadhouse, Bedford location, until 10pm! Show them this flyer and LD Bell Choirs get 10% of the purchase price. What a great way to raise money for choir ~ YUM!
WHAT’S NEXT:
- If you or your parent missed the required DISNEY Meeting → Set up a private meeting with Mrs. A!
- Sight Reading Club - Friday 3/3, 8-8:40 am (Choir Room)
- JV March Madness Quiz #1 DUE - Friday, 3/3 (unlimited ends Thursday)
- JV & Men’s Choirs Required After-School Rehearsal - Monday, 3/6
- JV Women 4:05-5pm, Mirror Room
- Combined Men 4:05-5pm, Choir Room
- JV Mixed 5:05-6pm, Choir Room
- Music Theory Club - Tuesday 3/7, 8-8:40 am (Mirror Room)
- Set up for JH UIL - Wednesday 3/8 @ Martin UMC
- Host Junior High UIL - Thursday 3/9 @ Martin UMC
- JV March Madness Quiz #2 DUE - Friday, 3/10 (unlimited ends Thursday)
- Sight Reading Club - Friday 3/10, 8-8:40 am (Choir Room)
BELL SYSTEM NEWS:
Congratulations to Bell System on an incredible final performance at Lonestar. 5th runner up overall! What a way to end the season! And special THANK YOUS go out to our awesome sophomore helpers: Sophie Barron, Maeve McCall, Alden Stovall, Alyssa Whiteley, Yael Gonzalez, Leo Tran, and Taylor Tran. We could not have done it without your help!!
Congratulations to Bell System on an incredible final performance at Lonestar. 5th runner up overall! What a way to end the season! And special THANK YOUS go out to our awesome sophomore helpers: Sophie Barron, Maeve McCall, Alden Stovall, Alyssa Whiteley, Yael Gonzalez, Leo Tran, and Taylor Tran. We could not have done it without your help!!
March Madness has begun!
This is an exciting Sight Reading Tournament for our JV Choirs. Don’t forget your Sight Reading Factory quiz closes today for unlimited attempts. Everyone completes the first three quizzes regardless of your standing in the brackets.
This is an exciting Sight Reading Tournament for our JV Choirs. Don’t forget your Sight Reading Factory quiz closes today for unlimited attempts. Everyone completes the first three quizzes regardless of your standing in the brackets.
3rd TRI MUSIC CLUBS - SRC & MTC (House Points!!)
Hop into Sight Reading!
Hop into Sight Reading!
- Sight Reading Club (SRC) meets in the choir room on FRIDAYS at 8am
- Music Theory Club (MTC) meets in the mirror room on TUESDAYS at 8am
SOLO & ENSEMBLE NEWS
What a FANTASTIC turn-out for our Solo & Ensemble!! We had 54 BHS students and 41 THS students. We are so proud of our students for taking on this challenge and 50 students who earned a division I rating. WOO HOO!! I am also personally grateful for all of our student helpers. I could not have done it without your help:
SHOUT OUTS:
Agustin Hernandez - Alainna VanSkyhock - Alden Stovall - Alexa Wray - Alyssa Whiteley - Angel Martinez - Anusha Mohammed - Ella Gorzney - Jenny Cotton - Josh Binkley - Juliet Perez - Kiana Gonzalez - Leo Tran - Michael Woods-Caw - Reed Gradke - Skyla Bollinger - Taylor Tran - Yael Gonzalez - Alexa Jones - Isaiah Muniz - Lamya Bingham - Danny Solorzano - Elisha Wenth - Lilli Bryant - Maeve McCall - Mel Green - Ryder Reeves - Maggie Neill - Vivian Lasoi - Caden Edwards - Riley Corbin - Sofie Barron
What a FANTASTIC turn-out for our Solo & Ensemble!! We had 54 BHS students and 41 THS students. We are so proud of our students for taking on this challenge and 50 students who earned a division I rating. WOO HOO!! I am also personally grateful for all of our student helpers. I could not have done it without your help:
SHOUT OUTS:
Agustin Hernandez - Alainna VanSkyhock - Alden Stovall - Alexa Wray - Alyssa Whiteley - Angel Martinez - Anusha Mohammed - Ella Gorzney - Jenny Cotton - Josh Binkley - Juliet Perez - Kiana Gonzalez - Leo Tran - Michael Woods-Caw - Reed Gradke - Skyla Bollinger - Taylor Tran - Yael Gonzalez - Alexa Jones - Isaiah Muniz - Lamya Bingham - Danny Solorzano - Elisha Wenth - Lilli Bryant - Maeve McCall - Mel Green - Ryder Reeves - Maggie Neill - Vivian Lasoi - Caden Edwards - Riley Corbin - Sofie Barron
CURRENT HOUSE STANDINGS
- Handel - 464
- Price - 497
- Tchaikovsky - 525
- Bach - 521
COMING UP:
- SPRING BREAK! - March 13-17
- Choir Trip to DISNEY - March 15-20
- Music Theory Club - Tuesday 3/21, 8-8:40 am (Mirror Room)
- JV & Men’s Choirs Required CLINICS! - Thursday, 3/23 *Wear your choir t-shirt and nice jeans
- JV Women 4:05-5:20pm, Choir Room
- JV Mixed 5:25-6:40pm, Choir Room
- Combined Men 6:45-8pm, Choir Room
- JV March Madness Quiz #2 DUE - Friday, 3/24 (unlimited ends Thursday)
- Sight Reading Club - Friday 3/24, 8-8:40 am (Choir Room)
PUT THIS IN YOUR CALENDAR:
- Pre-UIL - Tuesday, March 28, TBD between 5-10pm @ Trinity HS (No bus)
- UIL - Monday, April 4-6, TBD between 8am-5pm @ Carroll Senior HS
- Spring Concert - Tuesday, May 2
- Bell System Auditions - Thursday, May 11
- Choir Banquet - Friday, May 12
- A Cappella Auditions - Mon-Fri, May 15-19
20 February 2023 ~ Newsletter
WELCOME TO TRIMESTER THREE!
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BELL SYSTEM NEWS:
CONGRATULATIONS to Bell System for placing 3rd at their first competition, NTSCI (North Texas Show Choir Invitational) in Mansfield, on Thursday. And special THANK YOUS go out to our awesome sophomore helpers: Sophie Barron, Maeve McCall, Alden Stovall, and Alyssa Whiteley. We could not have done it without your help!! |
THIS WEEK:
- If you or your parent missed the required DISNEY Meeting → Set up a private meeting with Mrs. A!
- Voice Recitals - Tuesday 2/21, after school
- Set up for JH UIL - Wednesday 2/22 @ St. Martin UMC
- Host Junior High UIL - Thursday 2/23 @ St. Martin UMC
- JV Choirs Required After-School Rehearsal - Thursday, 2/23
- JV Mixed 4:05-5pm
- JV Women 5:05-6pm
- JV March Madness Bracket Reveal - Friday, 2/24
- Sight Reading Club - Friday 2/24, 8-8:40 am (Choir Room)
- Winstead Voice Recital - Friday 2/24
- Lone Star Show Choir Invitational - Saturday 2/25
Final Bell System Competition
Our Show Choir has had a fantastic year and it all ends on Saturday, 2/25/2023 with their final competition at LONE STAR SHOW CHOIR INVITATIONAL at Keller Central HS. Click here for information on tickets, live-streaming, and more!
Our Show Choir has had a fantastic year and it all ends on Saturday, 2/25/2023 with their final competition at LONE STAR SHOW CHOIR INVITATIONAL at Keller Central HS. Click here for information on tickets, live-streaming, and more!
- Call time is 8:30 am in the choir room
- Alternate transportation plans (from a parent/guardian) are due to Mrs. Lindberg by Friday, 2/24
- For more details, see the link posted in BAND
March Madness begins NEXT WEEK!
This is an exciting Sight Reading Tournament for our JV Choirs. Don’t miss the BRACKET REVEAL in class on Friday!! There are PRIZES!!
This is an exciting Sight Reading Tournament for our JV Choirs. Don’t miss the BRACKET REVEAL in class on Friday!! There are PRIZES!!
3rd TRI MUSIC CLUBS - SRC & MTC
***Hop into Sight Reading!***
Sight Reading Club (SRC) meets in the choir room on FRIDAYS at 8am, beginning 2/24
***Whoooo wants to know more about Music Theory?***
Music Theory Club (MTC) meets in the mirror room on TUESDAYS at 8am, beginning 2/28
***Hop into Sight Reading!***
Sight Reading Club (SRC) meets in the choir room on FRIDAYS at 8am, beginning 2/24
***Whoooo wants to know more about Music Theory?***
Music Theory Club (MTC) meets in the mirror room on TUESDAYS at 8am, beginning 2/28
- Sight Reading Club - This is for anyone who wants to get better at Sight Reading. That’s YOU! All levels are welcome. We meet every Friday at 8am in the Choir Room.
- Music Theory Club - Learn more about how to read and write music. This fun club has room for all levels from beginners to advanced! We meet every Tuesday at 8am in the Mirror Room.
SOLO & ENSEMBLE NEWS
***S&E Voice Recitals ~ in the choir room***
Tuesday, 2/21
***Solo & Ensemble is Monday, February 27 between 5-9pm***
***S&E Voice Recitals ~ in the choir room***
Tuesday, 2/21
- 4:30 ~ Students of Mr. Espinoza, Mrs. Lindberg, & Mrs. A
- 6:00 ~ Ms. Wolff’s Sophomores & Juniors
- 7:15 ~ Ms. Wolff’s Seniors
- 5:00 ~ Students of Ms. Winstead
***Solo & Ensemble is Monday, February 27 between 5-9pm***
- Check the choir room for your specific time!
STUDENT HELP NEEDED
- Student volunteers needed to help with Solo & Ensemble on Monday, February 27. Sign up in the choir room.
- Student volunteers needed to help with hosting the Junior High Pre-UIL and UIL at Martin UMC on Thursdays, Feb 23 and March 9 with set up on Wednesdays the night before.. Sign up in the choir room.
NEXT WEEK:
- Solo & Ensemble - Monday, 2/27
- Music Theory Club - Tuesday 2/28, 8-8:40 am (Mirror Room)
- JV Choirs Required After-School Rehearsal - Tuesday, 2/28
- JV Women 4:05-5pm (Mirror Room)
- Combined Men 4:05-5pm (Choir Room)
- JV Mixed 5:05-6pm (Choir Room)
- SAT Shutdown - Wednesday, 3/1
- Sight Reading Club - Friday 3/3, 8-8:40 am (Choir Room)
- JV MM Test #1 - due by Friday class time, 3/3
2023 UIL Rehearsal Calendar for JV Choirs & Combined Men
- Thursday, 2/23 ~ Required After-School Rehearsal
- 4:05 - 5:00pm - NV Mixed (Choir Room)
- 5:05 - 6:00pm - NV Women (Choir Room)
- Tuesday, 2/28 ~ Required After-School Rehearsal
- 4:05 - 5:00pm - NV Women (Mirror Room)
- 4:05 - 5:00pm - Varsity Men (Choir Room)
- 5:05 - 6:00pm - NV Mixed (Choir Room)
- Monday, 3/6 ~ Required After-School Rehearsal
- 4:05 - 5:00pm - NV Women (Mirror Room)
- 4:05 - 5:00pm - Varsity Men (Choir Room)
- 5:05 - 6:00pm - NV Mixed (Choir Room)
- Required CLINICS! ~ Thursday 3/23 (choir shirt)
- 4:05 - 5:20pm - NV Women (Choir Room)
- 5:25 - 6:40pm - NV Mixed (Choir Room)
- 6:45 - 8:00pm - V Men (Choir Room)
- Monday, 3/27 ~ Required After-School Rehearsal
- 4:05 - 5:00pm - NV Women (Mirror Room)
- 4:05 - 5:00pm - Varsity Men (Choir Room)
- 5:05 - 6:00pm - NV Mixed (Choir Room)
- Pre-UIL ~ Tuesday, 3/28 (black formalwear)
- Between 4-10pm @ Trinity HS
- ALL CHOIRS time TBD
- Monday, 4/3 ~ Required After-School Rehearsal
- 4:05 - 5:00pm - NV Women (Mirror Room)
- 4:05 - 5:00pm - Varsity Men (Choir Room)
- 5:05 - 6:00pm - NV Mixed (Choir Room)
- UIL ~ Tue-Thu, April 4-6 (black formalwear)
- Between 8am-5pm @ Carroll Senior HS
- ALL CHOIRS time and day TBD
CURRENT HOUSE STANDINGS
- Handel - 448
- Price - 478
- Tchaikovsky - 481
- Bach - 498
PUT THIS IN YOUR CALENDAR
- Choir Trip to DISNEY - March 15-20
- Pre-UIL - Tuesday, March 28, 5-10pm @ Trinity HS (No bus)
- UIL - Monday, April 4-6, during school @ Carroll Senior HS
- Spring Concert - Tuesday, May 2
- Choir Banquet - Friday, May 12
SHOWTIME Newsletter Update ~ February 3, 2023
DRESS REHEARSAL TODAY!
Since school is officially canceled for Friday 2/3, the Friday show has been rescheduled as a Saturday matinee. We have approval from the district to move forward with our Dress Rehearsal tonight from 5-9pm. Come wearing your outfit for ACT ONE, check in with your section leader, and be in your assigned seat in the auditorium no later than 5pm. It's going to be a fun night -- eat dinner before you get here!
Since school is officially canceled for Friday 2/3, the Friday show has been rescheduled as a Saturday matinee. We have approval from the district to move forward with our Dress Rehearsal tonight from 5-9pm. Come wearing your outfit for ACT ONE, check in with your section leader, and be in your assigned seat in the auditorium no later than 5pm. It's going to be a fun night -- eat dinner before you get here!
THE SHOW MUST GO ON!
We will still have two performances of SHOWTIME! 2023 on Saturday at 2pm and 7pm. Call times for all choir members are 1pm and 6pm. Come wearing your outfit for ACT ONE, check in with your section leader, and be in your assigned seat in the auditorium no later than 1pm.
Students will be dismissed at the conclusion of the first performance (around 3:45), then come back for our Celebration Dinner at 5:30 in the choir room. And remember, all students are expected to stay after the second performance to strike the stage.
We will still have two performances of SHOWTIME! 2023 on Saturday at 2pm and 7pm. Call times for all choir members are 1pm and 6pm. Come wearing your outfit for ACT ONE, check in with your section leader, and be in your assigned seat in the auditorium no later than 1pm.
Students will be dismissed at the conclusion of the first performance (around 3:45), then come back for our Celebration Dinner at 5:30 in the choir room. And remember, all students are expected to stay after the second performance to strike the stage.
CHOIR CELEBRATION DINNER
We are feeding you dinner on Saturday! Your Fabulous Choir Booster Club is serving Chick-Fil-A Sandwiches at 5:30pm in the choir room. If you have special dietary needs, you may want to bring an alternative. Either way, you won’t want to miss this fun time together with your entire choir family, band, and sound & lighting tech before our final performance.
We are feeding you dinner on Saturday! Your Fabulous Choir Booster Club is serving Chick-Fil-A Sandwiches at 5:30pm in the choir room. If you have special dietary needs, you may want to bring an alternative. Either way, you won’t want to miss this fun time together with your entire choir family, band, and sound & lighting tech before our final performance.
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SILENT AUCTION
Have you started bidding on your favorite items? Several items will be on display during intermission of the 7pm show. Bidding closes on Sunday, February 5, at 5 pm. Here's the auction link. |
TICKETS
We still have a few tickets available for purchase at the door or online - click here.
If you already have tickets to the Friday show, you don't need to do anything! SeatYourself has already made the switch from the Friday night performance to the Saturday matinee. If you have any questions, please contact JoAnnAntinone@hebisd.edu.
We still have a few tickets available for purchase at the door or online - click here.
If you already have tickets to the Friday show, you don't need to do anything! SeatYourself has already made the switch from the Friday night performance to the Saturday matinee. If you have any questions, please contact JoAnnAntinone@hebisd.edu.
27 January 2023 ~ Newsletter
SHOWTIME! 2023 is Next Weekend!!!
February 3-4, 7pm
Do you have your tickets yet?
Tickets are on sale now through SeatYourself.biz - click here!
$8 general admission
$10 reserved seating
February 3-4, 7pm
Do you have your tickets yet?
Tickets are on sale now through SeatYourself.biz - click here!
$8 general admission
$10 reserved seating
SILENT AUCTION!
Set your reminders - the Silent Auction has gone online.
It opens on Sunday, January 29 and closes on Sunday, February 5 at 5 pm.
Here is the auction link.
Be sure to check back often as news items will continually be added.
Select Silent Auction Items will also be on display during the Saturday intermission.
Set your reminders - the Silent Auction has gone online.
It opens on Sunday, January 29 and closes on Sunday, February 5 at 5 pm.
Here is the auction link.
Be sure to check back often as news items will continually be added.
Select Silent Auction Items will also be on display during the Saturday intermission.
SHOWTIME! 2023 NEWS:
We Need Your Help!
USHER
Please consider volunteering to usher for Showtime. Sign up to help Friday and/or Saturday and plan to arrive at 6:00pm before the show.
Friday Sign-Up
Saturday Sign-Up
DONATE
Our Famous LD Bell Choir Dessert Bar is a special feature during intermission at the Saturday show. We need donations of water, Brownies, Cookies, and Cupcakes!
Please sign up here to donate.
Select Silent Auction Items will also be on display during the Saturday intermission. If you have items or services you would like to include, please email JoAnnAntinone@hebisd.edu ASAP!
SHARE
Let's fill the house --> Help us SPREAD THE WORD!
We Need Your Help!
USHER
Please consider volunteering to usher for Showtime. Sign up to help Friday and/or Saturday and plan to arrive at 6:00pm before the show.
Friday Sign-Up
Saturday Sign-Up
DONATE
Our Famous LD Bell Choir Dessert Bar is a special feature during intermission at the Saturday show. We need donations of water, Brownies, Cookies, and Cupcakes!
Please sign up here to donate.
Select Silent Auction Items will also be on display during the Saturday intermission. If you have items or services you would like to include, please email JoAnnAntinone@hebisd.edu ASAP!
SHARE
Let's fill the house --> Help us SPREAD THE WORD!
Rehearsal Calendar for all Choirs
- Tuesday 1/31 Rehearsal 5-7:30pm
- Thursday 2/2 Dress Rehearsal 5:30-9pm
- Friday 2/3 SHOWTIME! 2022 – Call time 6:15. Show is @ 7 pm
- Saturday 2/4 SHOWTIME! 2022 – Call time 6:15. Show is @ 7 pm
Bell System Showtime/Competition Calendar
- Saturday 1/28, 9am-1pm Rehearsal on stage
- Sunday 1/29, 2-5pm, Soloists rehearse with band
- Monday 1/30, 4:00-9pm
- Tuesday 1/31, Rehearsal 4:00-9pm
- Thursday 2/2, Dress Rehearsal 4:00-9pm
- Friday 2/3, SHOWTIME! 2023 – Call time 4:00. Show is @ 7 pm
- Saturday 2/4, SHOWTIME! 2023 – Call time 6:00. Show is @ 7 pm
- Thur 2/16, 6:30-8:30pm ~ Competition #1 - *North Texas Show Choir Invitational @ MISD Center for the Performing Arts (Awards announced at 11pm) CALL 5:00pm
- Sat 2/25, 10:20am-12:30pm ~ Competition #2 - **Lone Star Show Choir Invitational @ Central HS in Keller ~ possible call back for an hour between 7-10pm if we make finals, CALL 9:00AM
CURRENT HOUSE STANDINGS
- Handel - 446
- Price - 474
- Tchaikovsky - 473
- Bach - 495
NEXT WEEK:
- Bell System Rehearsal - Saturday, January 28, 9am-1pm
- Bell System Soloists Rehearsal - Sunday, January 29, between 2-5pm
- Bell System Rehearsal - Monday, January 30, 4-9pm
- All Choirs Rehearsal - Tuesday, January 31, 5-7:30pm, Bell System 4-9pm
- All Choirs Dress Rehearsal - Thursday, February 2, 5:30-9pm
- SHOWTIME! 2023 - Friday-Saturday, February 3 & 4, 7pm, call 6:15pm
PUT THESE IN YOUR CALENDAR:
- DISNEY Trip Meeting - Monday, February 13, 7pm (parents and students!)
- Early Release - Wednesday, Feb 15
- Last day of TRI TWO & Early Release - Thursday, Feb 16
- Solo & Ensemble - Monday, February 27
- MARCH MADNESS 2023 - JV Choirs
- Choir Trip to DISNEY - March 15-20
20 January 2023 ~ Newsletter
NEXT WEEK:
- Choir Council Meeting - Tuesday, January 24
- Choreographer Coming!! - Tues, Wed, & Thurs, January 24-26
VOLUNTEER NEWS:
Thank you to everyone who has signed up so far to help with Show Time. We still need more volunteers! The following opportunities are available for you to sign up:
To sign up for Saturday ushers/ticket takers, click HERE
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to me. 817-313-2723
~April Neill, Volunteer
Thank you to everyone who has signed up so far to help with Show Time. We still need more volunteers! The following opportunities are available for you to sign up:
- Adult Ushers: We need 2 adults each night (Friday & Saturday) to assist our student ushers with helping guests find their seats. This commitment is from 6:00-7:00.
- Ticket Takers: We need 2 adults each night to sell tickets at the door. It is very easy and you will receive training on exactly what you need to do. Most guests will have already purchased online. This commitment is from 5:30-7:30.
- Water: Yes, more water! You can bring your water to the school any time between now and Thursday, February 2.
- Homemade desserts: We will have a dessert bar on Saturday night, and are asking for individually packaged desserts that can be eaten with your hands (i.e. cookies, cupcakes, brownies). Please bring them either to the school on Friday, February 3, or Saturday, February 4th NO LATER THAN 5:30 please.
To sign up for Saturday ushers/ticket takers, click HERE
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to me. 817-313-2723
~April Neill, Volunteer
SHOWTIME! 2023 NEWS:
Rehearsal Calendar for all Choirs
Rehearsal Calendar for all Choirs
- Tuesday 1/31 Rehearsal 5-7:30pm
- Thursday 2/2 Dress Rehearsal 5:30-9pm
- Friday 2/3 SHOWTIME! 2022 – Call time 6:15. Show is @ 7 pm
- Saturday 2/4 SHOWTIME! 2022 – Call time 6:15. Show is @ 7 pm
BELL SYSTEM NEWS:
As we head into SHOWTIME and Competition Season, the calendar gets extremely busy. We want to be sure you are aware of the Bell System calendar since it differs from the rest of the choirs.
Bell System Showtime/Competition Calendar
As we head into SHOWTIME and Competition Season, the calendar gets extremely busy. We want to be sure you are aware of the Bell System calendar since it differs from the rest of the choirs.
Bell System Showtime/Competition Calendar
- Friday 1/20, Premiere 5-7pm, call is 4:55pm
- Monday 1/23, Soloists stay until 5pm
- Tuesday 1/24, Clinic with Jen Randall from 3-5pm
- Wednesday 1/25, Soloists stay until 5pm
- Thursday 1/26, Soloists stay until 5pm
- Saturday 1/28, 9am-1pm Rehearsal on stage
- Sunday 1/29, 2-5pm, Soloists rehearse with band
- Monday 1/30, 4:00-9pm
- Tuesday 1/31, Rehearsal 4:00-9pm
- Thursday 2/2, Dress Rehearsal 4:00-9pm
- Friday 2/3, SHOWTIME! 2023 – Call time 4:00. Show is @ 7 pm
- Saturday 2/4, SHOWTIME! 2023 – Call time 6:00. Show is @ 7 pm
- Thur 2/16, 6:30-8:30pm ~ Competition #1 - *North Texas Show Choir Invitational @ MISD Center for the Performing Arts (Awards announced at 11pm) CALL 5:00pm
- Sat 2/25, 10:20am-12:30pm ~ Competition #2 - **Lone Star Show Choir Invitational @ Central HS in Keller ~ possible call back for an hour between 7-10pm if we make finals, CALL 9:00AM
COMING UP:
- All Choirs Rehearsal - Tuesday, January 31, 5-7:30pm
- All Choirs Dress Rehearsal - Thursday, February 2, 5:30-9pm
- SHOWTIME! 2023 - Friday-Saturday, February 3 & 4, 7pm
- DISNEY Trip Meeting - Monday, February 13, 7pm (parents and students!)
Important Upcoming Events
- Solo & Ensemble - Monday, February 27
- MARCH MADNESS 2023 - JV Choirs
- Choir Trip to DISNEY - March 15-20
- Pre-UIL - Tuesday, March 28, 5-9pm @ Trinity HS
- UIL - Monday, April 4-6, during school @ Carroll Senior HS
- Spring Concert - Tuesday, May 2
- Choir Banquet - Friday, May 12
CURRENT HOUSE STANDINGS
- Handel - 443
- Price - 472
- Tchaikovsky - 467
- Bach - 490
Learning Choreo with Kellan!
13 January 2023 ~ Newsletter
NEXT WEEK:
- No School MLK Day - Monday, January 16
- Choreographer Coming!! - Wednesday & Thursday, January 18-19 (Wear clothes you can move in)
- Bell System Solo Auditions- Thursday, January 19
- Bell System Premiere - Friday, January 20, 6pm
COMING UP:
- Choir Council Meeting - Tuesday, January 24
- Choreographer Coming!! - Tues, Wed, & Thurs, January 24-26
- All Choirs Rehearsal - Tuesday, January 31, 5-7:30pm
- All Choirs Dress Rehearsal - Thursday, February 2, 5:30-9pm
- SHOWTIME! 2023 - Friday-Saturday, February 3 & 4, 7pm
- DISNEY Trip Meeting - Monday, February 13, 7pm (parents and students!)
VOLUNTEER NEWS:
As you know, SHOWTIME! 2023 is right around the corner. The kids and directors are working extra hard to make this an amazing show, and we need YOUR help to support them!
The following volunteer opportunities are available for you to sign up:
Links to sign up:
To sign up for water, desserts, and Friday ushers/ticket takers, click HERE
To sign up for Saturday ushers/ticket takers, click HERE.
Thank you to each and every one of you for your support of and belief in this fantastic program. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to me. 817-313-2723
~April Neill, Volunteer Coordinator
As you know, SHOWTIME! 2023 is right around the corner. The kids and directors are working extra hard to make this an amazing show, and we need YOUR help to support them!
The following volunteer opportunities are available for you to sign up:
- Adult Ushers: We need 2 adults each night (Friday & Saturday) to assist our student ushers with helping guests find their seats. This commitment is from 6:00-7:00.
- Ticket Takers: We need 2 adults each night to sell tickets at the door. It is very easy and you will receive training on exactly what you need to do. Most guests will have already purchased online. This commitment is from 5:30-7:30.
- Water: Yes, more water! You can bring your water to the school any time between now and Thursday, February 2.
- Homemade desserts: We will have a dessert bar on Saturday night, and are asking for individually packaged desserts that can be eaten with your hands (i.e. cookies, cupcakes, brownies). Please bring them either to the school on Friday, February 3, or Saturday, February 4th NO LATER THAN 5:30 please.
Links to sign up:
To sign up for water, desserts, and Friday ushers/ticket takers, click HERE
To sign up for Saturday ushers/ticket takers, click HERE.
Thank you to each and every one of you for your support of and belief in this fantastic program. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to me. 817-313-2723
~April Neill, Volunteer Coordinator
SHOWTIME! 2023 NEWS:
Rehearsal Calendar for all Choirs
Rehearsal Calendar for all Choirs
- Tuesday 1/31 Rehearsal 5-7:30pm
- Thursday 2/2 Dress Rehearsal 5:30-9pm
- Friday 2/3 SHOWTIME! 2022 – Call time 6:15. Show is @ 7 pm
- Saturday 2/4 SHOWTIME! 2022 – Call time 6:15. Show is @ 7 pm
SILENT AUCTION NEWS ~ Last Day for Submissions:
2023 Showtime Fundraiser Letter
Dear Community Member:
The Choirs of LD Bell High School are proud to maintain a long-standing tradition of excellence within our community. Members of this organization perform regularly throughout the school year for parents and community members and are consistently recognized as “superior performers” at the state, national, and international levels. Additionally, Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD has been named to the list of Best Communities for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation for 13 consecutive years. Such accomplishments are the result of collaborative efforts between the community and the school.
In a time when funding for arts education is increasingly limited, it is of the utmost importance to reach out to our stakeholders and community members to establish partnerships through which we might work to preserve quality educational opportunities for our 160+ students. We are asking you to join us in supporting music education for the choir students at LD Bell High School in the following ways:
Contributors to this event will receive:
SHOWTIME! is our biggest concert of the year, performed on two nights, and attended by families of LD Bell High School students, community members, and also families from our three satellite Junior High School campuses (Hurst, Bedford and Central JH). Through your donations and sponsorships we can continue the legacy of musical excellence at LD Bell High School for years to come. Proceeds from these performances provide, in part, for the:
Sincerely,
ShowTime Silent Auction Committee Co-Chairs,
Kay Pearce and Lori Alestock
(214) 289-0778 (817) 798-8084
kaypearce@att.net lalestock@gmail.com
2023 Showtime Fundraiser Letter
Dear Community Member:
The Choirs of LD Bell High School are proud to maintain a long-standing tradition of excellence within our community. Members of this organization perform regularly throughout the school year for parents and community members and are consistently recognized as “superior performers” at the state, national, and international levels. Additionally, Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD has been named to the list of Best Communities for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation for 13 consecutive years. Such accomplishments are the result of collaborative efforts between the community and the school.
In a time when funding for arts education is increasingly limited, it is of the utmost importance to reach out to our stakeholders and community members to establish partnerships through which we might work to preserve quality educational opportunities for our 160+ students. We are asking you to join us in supporting music education for the choir students at LD Bell High School in the following ways:
- Donate a product or service for inclusion at our annual silent auction during our 2023 performances of SHOWTIME! – A musical revue featuring The Bell System and The Choirs of LD Bell on Friday February 3rd, and Saturday February 4th, 2023..
- Sponsor or place an ad within the Showtime! Program advertising your business or professional services. For detailed ad sponsorship information, please refer to the enclosed flyer. Questions? Contact The Choirs of LD Bell Directors, JoAnn Antinone (joannantinone@hebisd.edu), (817) 399-3230 x7386, or Carla Lindberg (carlalindberg@hebisd.edu), x7387.
Contributors to this event will receive:
- Two complimentary tickets to SHOWTIME! 2023 and
- Recognition in our concert program expressing to our audience our thanks for your support.
SHOWTIME! is our biggest concert of the year, performed on two nights, and attended by families of LD Bell High School students, community members, and also families from our three satellite Junior High School campuses (Hurst, Bedford and Central JH). Through your donations and sponsorships we can continue the legacy of musical excellence at LD Bell High School for years to come. Proceeds from these performances provide, in part, for the:
- Purchase of quality music literature and educational materials,
- Purchase and maintenance of required technical equipment and instruments,
- Funding of financial aid for vocal enrichment opportunities, and
- Funding of scholarships for college bound graduates.
Sincerely,
ShowTime Silent Auction Committee Co-Chairs,
Kay Pearce and Lori Alestock
(214) 289-0778 (817) 798-8084
kaypearce@att.net lalestock@gmail.com
CURRENT HOUSE STANDINGS
- Handel - 443
- Price - 472
- Tchaikovsky - 467
- Bach - 490
Important Upcoming Events
- Solo & Ensemble - Monday, February 27
- MARCH MADNESS 2023 - JV Choirs
- Choir Trip to DISNEY - March 15-20
- Pre-UIL - Tuesday, March 28, 5-9pm @ Trinity HS
- UIL - Monday, April 4-6, during school @ Carroll Senior HS
- Spring Concert - Tuesday, May 2
- Choir Banquet - Friday, May 12
6 January 2023 ~ Newsletter
ALL-STATE NEWS:
The Final Audition is tomorrow, Saturday, 1/7
GOOD LUCK to our BHS Representatives: Ryder Reeves, Alainna VanSkyhock, Peter Priddy, Dante Sears, and Gabriel Olguin. We are so proud of you!
The Final Audition is tomorrow, Saturday, 1/7
GOOD LUCK to our BHS Representatives: Ryder Reeves, Alainna VanSkyhock, Peter Priddy, Dante Sears, and Gabriel Olguin. We are so proud of you!
NEXT WEEK:
- LAST Trip Payment Due - Sunday, January 8
- Choir Council Meeting - Tuesday, January 10
COMING UP:
- Choreographer Coming!! - Wednesday & Thursday, January 18-19
- Bell System Premiere - Friday, January 20, 6pm
- SHOWTIME! 2023 - Friday-Saturday, February 3 & 4
- Solo & Ensemble - Monday, February 27
- MARCH MADNESS 2023 - JV Choirs
- Choir Trip to DISNEY - March 15-20
- Pre-UIL - Tuesday, March 28, 5-9pm @ Trinity HS
- UIL - Monday, April 4-6, during school @ Carroll Senior HS
SHOWTIME! 2023 NEWS:
Rehearsal Calendar for all Choirs
Rehearsal Calendar for all Choirs
- Tuesday 1/31 Rehearsal 5-7:30pm
- Thursday 2/2 Dress Rehearsal 5:30-9pm
- Friday 2/3 SHOWTIME! 2022 – Call time 6:15. Show is @ 7 pm
- Saturday 2/4 SHOWTIME! 2022 – Call time 6:15. Show is @ 7 pm
LAST DAY TO PURCHASE SHOWTIME ADS ~ Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Buy an AD or a SHOUT-OUT to a student in the Showtime Program. Click HERE to order.
Buy an AD or a SHOUT-OUT to a student in the Showtime Program. Click HERE to order.
FUNDRASING NEWS:
2023 Showtime Fundraiser Letter
Dear Community Member:
The Choirs of LD Bell High School are proud to maintain a long-standing tradition of excellence within our community. Members of this organization perform regularly throughout the school year for parents and community members and are consistently recognized as “superior performers” at the state, national, and international levels. Additionally, Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD has been named to the list of Best Communities for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation for 13 consecutive years. Such accomplishments are the result of collaborative efforts between the community and the school.
In a time when funding for arts education is increasingly limited, it is of the utmost importance to reach out to our stakeholders and community members to establish partnerships through which we might work to preserve quality educational opportunities for our 160+ students. We are asking you to join us in supporting music education for the choir students at LD Bell High School in the following ways:
Contributors to this event will receive:
SHOWTIME! is our biggest concert of the year, performed on two nights, and attended by families of LD Bell High School students, community members, and also families from our three satellite Junior High School campuses (Hurst, Bedford and Central JH). Through your donations and sponsorships we can continue the legacy of musical excellence at LD Bell High School for years to come. Proceeds from these performances provide, in part, for the:
Sincerely,
ShowTime Silent Auction Committee Co-Chairs,
Kay Pearce and Lori Alestock
(214) 289-0778 (817) 798-8084
kaypearce@att.net lalestock@gmail.com
2023 Showtime Fundraiser Letter
Dear Community Member:
The Choirs of LD Bell High School are proud to maintain a long-standing tradition of excellence within our community. Members of this organization perform regularly throughout the school year for parents and community members and are consistently recognized as “superior performers” at the state, national, and international levels. Additionally, Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD has been named to the list of Best Communities for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation for 13 consecutive years. Such accomplishments are the result of collaborative efforts between the community and the school.
In a time when funding for arts education is increasingly limited, it is of the utmost importance to reach out to our stakeholders and community members to establish partnerships through which we might work to preserve quality educational opportunities for our 160+ students. We are asking you to join us in supporting music education for the choir students at LD Bell High School in the following ways:
- Donate a product or service for inclusion at our annual silent auction during our 2023 performances of SHOWTIME! – A musical revue featuring The Bell System and The Choirs of LD Bell on Friday February 3rd, and Saturday February 4th, 2023..
- Sponsor or place an ad within the Showtime! Program advertising your business or professional services. For detailed ad sponsorship information, please refer to the enclosed flyer. Questions? Contact The Choirs of LD Bell Directors, JoAnn Antinone (joannantinone@hebisd.edu), (817) 399-3230 x7386, or Carla Lindberg (carlalindberg@hebisd.edu), x7387.
Contributors to this event will receive:
- Two complimentary tickets to SHOWTIME! 2023 and
- Recognition in our concert program expressing to our audience our thanks for your support.
SHOWTIME! is our biggest concert of the year, performed on two nights, and attended by families of LD Bell High School students, community members, and also families from our three satellite Junior High School campuses (Hurst, Bedford and Central JH). Through your donations and sponsorships we can continue the legacy of musical excellence at LD Bell High School for years to come. Proceeds from these performances provide, in part, for the:
- Purchase of quality music literature and educational materials,
- Purchase and maintenance of required technical equipment and instruments,
- Funding of financial aid for vocal enrichment opportunities, and
- Funding of scholarships for college bound graduates.
Sincerely,
ShowTime Silent Auction Committee Co-Chairs,
Kay Pearce and Lori Alestock
(214) 289-0778 (817) 798-8084
kaypearce@att.net lalestock@gmail.com
CURRENT HOUSE STANDINGS:
- Handel - 402
- Price - 470
- Tchaikovsky - 421
- Bach - 465
3rd 6-Weeks HOUSE POINTS WINNER:
The House of PRICE!!
Come by the choir room for your Ice-Cream Party after school on Tuesday, January 10!
The House of PRICE!!
Come by the choir room for your Ice-Cream Party after school on Tuesday, January 10!
16 December 2022 ~ Newsletter
HOLIDAY EDITION!
To our Beloved Choir Fam: We wish you all the Happiest of Holidays and blessings for the New Year!
This past couple of weeks has been busy with so many things:
This past couple of weeks has been busy with so many things:
- A Cappella performed 3 different Orchestra Concerts
- Winter Concert (check Canvas for the link to watch it again!)
- JV Choirs and select A Cappella members sang for the Coaches Luncheon
- Solo & Ensemble roll-out (email Mrs. L for a link to any solos you are interested in!)
- Bell System went on 8 Christmas tours!
- Tornado Sirens
- Voice Recitals
- Holiday Breakfast
- School-wide testing
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NEXT WEEK:
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COMING UP:
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SHOWTIME NEWS!
Click here to buy an AD in the Showtime Program.
CURRENT HOUSE STANDINGS
- Handel - 400
- Price - 466
- Tchaikovsky - 419
- Bach - 459
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ALL-STATE NEWS
AREA AUDITION (Round 4) will be held on Saturday, 1/7/23, @ UTA, 8:30am - 3pm:
We are so proud of these students still in the All-State process. (HUGE SHOUT OUT to Ryder Reeves, Alainna VanSkyhock, Peter Priddy, Kendall Pearce, Dante Sears, Gabriel Olguin, and Vivian Lasoi!) We know you’ve been working hard and are ready for a well-deserved break, but don’t forget these important items:
AREA AUDITION (Round 4) will be held on Saturday, 1/7/23, @ UTA, 8:30am - 3pm:
We are so proud of these students still in the All-State process. (HUGE SHOUT OUT to Ryder Reeves, Alainna VanSkyhock, Peter Priddy, Kendall Pearce, Dante Sears, Gabriel Olguin, and Vivian Lasoi!) We know you’ve been working hard and are ready for a well-deserved break, but don’t forget these important items:
- Keep practicing
- Drink lots of water
- Turn in your sing-offs… even if they are late!
- Get lots of rest
- If you plan to drive to UTA, you must register your vehicle for a parking permit in advance! (Check your email for more details from Mrs. A)
- Lunch will be available on campus for students as no one is allowed to leave the audition site. The cost of the boxed lunch for all students is $10.00 (CASH ONLY/CORRECT CHANGE ONLY). This money will be collected from students at registration. If you choose to purchase this lunch, you must have your order in to Mrs. A no later than December 23, 2022. (Check your email!) If you choose not to purchase this lunch, you of course have the option of bringing a sack lunch with you. As a reminder, students are not allowed to leave campus, and parents may NOT bring or deliver lunch to them.
VOLUNTEER NEWS:
Lights all Night
The Orchestra has graciously invited us to join them in this fundraiser. You can have friends come and work with you and have their credits go towards your booster club fees.
Dear Parents,
Spectrum Events has given us a booth at the upcoming Lights All Night music festival in Dallas on Thursday, December 29 and Friday, December 30 from 3 pm – 3 am. We need lots of adult volunteers. All slots must be filled in order to keep our booth! There are multiple shifts to help accommodate all schedules. You are welcome to sign up for multiple shifts as long as they do not overlap. All volunteers must be over 21 years of age as we will be selling alcohol at the booth.
For more information about this event, please go to www.lightsallnight.com.
To volunteer for this event, please click the links below, or log into your Charms account and click “Volunteer”:
Thursday, December 29:
https://www.charmsoffice.com/charms/volunteerR.asp?s=LDBellHSO&v=5660923
Friday, December 30:
https://www.charmsoffice.com/charms/volunteerR.asp?s=LDBellHSO&v=5660945
For all Spectrum Events this year, volunteers will be earning 75% of all booth earnings after expenses, regardless of whether it came from commission or tips. The money will be placed in your student’s booster club account. While we are never sure how much our booth will make at events, working for Spectrum, and specifically Lights All Night, is a significant opportunity to make a lot of money in a very short amount of time toward your trip or other orchestra expenses.
All volunteers will need to obtain their TABC certificate, which costs between $7.95 and $9.99 online and lasts for 2 years. This certificate will need to be brought with you to the event. If you already received your TABC certificate last year, great! Just make sure you bring a copy when you check in. If you have not yet received your certificate, the booster club will reimburse the cost of the certificate by adding the cost back into your student’s booster club account, so please provide the receipt to Mrs. King for reimbursement.
Spectrum spots fill up very quickly so sign up as soon as you can!
Lights all Night
The Orchestra has graciously invited us to join them in this fundraiser. You can have friends come and work with you and have their credits go towards your booster club fees.
Dear Parents,
Spectrum Events has given us a booth at the upcoming Lights All Night music festival in Dallas on Thursday, December 29 and Friday, December 30 from 3 pm – 3 am. We need lots of adult volunteers. All slots must be filled in order to keep our booth! There are multiple shifts to help accommodate all schedules. You are welcome to sign up for multiple shifts as long as they do not overlap. All volunteers must be over 21 years of age as we will be selling alcohol at the booth.
For more information about this event, please go to www.lightsallnight.com.
To volunteer for this event, please click the links below, or log into your Charms account and click “Volunteer”:
Thursday, December 29:
https://www.charmsoffice.com/charms/volunteerR.asp?s=LDBellHSO&v=5660923
Friday, December 30:
https://www.charmsoffice.com/charms/volunteerR.asp?s=LDBellHSO&v=5660945
For all Spectrum Events this year, volunteers will be earning 75% of all booth earnings after expenses, regardless of whether it came from commission or tips. The money will be placed in your student’s booster club account. While we are never sure how much our booth will make at events, working for Spectrum, and specifically Lights All Night, is a significant opportunity to make a lot of money in a very short amount of time toward your trip or other orchestra expenses.
All volunteers will need to obtain their TABC certificate, which costs between $7.95 and $9.99 online and lasts for 2 years. This certificate will need to be brought with you to the event. If you already received your TABC certificate last year, great! Just make sure you bring a copy when you check in. If you have not yet received your certificate, the booster club will reimburse the cost of the certificate by adding the cost back into your student’s booster club account, so please provide the receipt to Mrs. King for reimbursement.
Spectrum spots fill up very quickly so sign up as soon as you can!
FUNDRAISING NEWS:
2023 Showtime Fundraiser Letter
Dear Community Member:
The Choirs of LD Bell High School are proud to maintain a long-standing tradition of excellence within our community. Members of this organization perform regularly throughout the school year for parents and community members and are consistently recognized as “superior performers” at the state, national, and international levels. Additionally, Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD has been named to the list of Best Communities for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation for 13 consecutive years. Such accomplishments are the result of collaborative efforts between the community and the school.
In a time when funding for arts education is increasingly limited, it is of the utmost importance to reach out to our stakeholders and community members to establish partnerships through which we might work to preserve quality educational opportunities for our 160+ students. We are asking you to join us in supporting music education for the choir students at LD Bell High School in the following ways:
Contributors to this event will receive:
SHOWTIME! is our biggest concert of the year, performed on two nights, and attended by families of LD Bell High School students, community members, and also families from our three satellite Junior High School campuses (Hurst, Bedford and Central JH). Through your donations and sponsorships we can continue the legacy of musical excellence at LD Bell High School for years to come. Proceeds from these performances provide, in part, for the:
Sincerely,
ShowTime Silent Auction Committee Co-Chairs,
Kay Pearce and Lori Alestock
(214) 289-0778 (817) 798-8084
kaypearce@att.net lalestock@gmail.com
2023 Showtime Fundraiser Letter
Dear Community Member:
The Choirs of LD Bell High School are proud to maintain a long-standing tradition of excellence within our community. Members of this organization perform regularly throughout the school year for parents and community members and are consistently recognized as “superior performers” at the state, national, and international levels. Additionally, Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD has been named to the list of Best Communities for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation for 13 consecutive years. Such accomplishments are the result of collaborative efforts between the community and the school.
In a time when funding for arts education is increasingly limited, it is of the utmost importance to reach out to our stakeholders and community members to establish partnerships through which we might work to preserve quality educational opportunities for our 160+ students. We are asking you to join us in supporting music education for the choir students at LD Bell High School in the following ways:
- Donate a product or service for inclusion at our annual silent auction during our 2023 performances of SHOWTIME! – A musical revue featuring The Bell System and The Choirs of LD Bell on Friday February 3rd, and Saturday February 4th, 2023..
- Sponsor or place an ad within the Showtime! Program advertising your business or professional services. For detailed ad sponsorship information, please refer to the enclosed flyer. Questions? Contact The Choirs of LD Bell Directors, JoAnn Antinone (joannantinone@hebisd.edu), (817) 399-3230 x7386, or Carla Lindberg (carlalindberg@hebisd.edu), x7387.
Contributors to this event will receive:
- Two complimentary tickets to SHOWTIME! 2023 and
- Recognition in our concert program expressing to our audience our thanks for your support.
SHOWTIME! is our biggest concert of the year, performed on two nights, and attended by families of LD Bell High School students, community members, and also families from our three satellite Junior High School campuses (Hurst, Bedford and Central JH). Through your donations and sponsorships we can continue the legacy of musical excellence at LD Bell High School for years to come. Proceeds from these performances provide, in part, for the:
- Purchase of quality music literature and educational materials,
- Purchase and maintenance of required technical equipment and instruments,
- Funding of financial aid for vocal enrichment opportunities, and
- Funding of scholarships for college bound graduates.
Sincerely,
ShowTime Silent Auction Committee Co-Chairs,
Kay Pearce and Lori Alestock
(214) 289-0778 (817) 798-8084
kaypearce@att.net lalestock@gmail.com
9 December 2022 ~ Newsletter
NEXT WEEK:
- Bell System TOURS - continue through Thursday, December 15 (full calendar on Charms)
- Voice Studio Recitals - Tuesday, 12/13
- Espinoza Studio @ 5:30pm in the Mirror Room
- Wolff Studio Sophomores & Juniors @ 6pm in the Choir Room
- Wolff Studio Seniors @ 7pm in the Choir Room
- Winstead Studio @ 6:45 in the Mirror Room
- JV Choirs sing for Coaches Luncheon - Thursday, December 15, all 3 lunches
- Choir Holiday Breakfast - Friday, December 16, 7:30-8:30am
- Early Release - Friday, December 16
- WINTER BREAK - December 17 - January 4
COMING UP:
- Bell System Dance Clinic - Wednesday, January 4, 9am-8pm
- Bell System Dance Clinic - Thursday, January 5, 2:45-6pm
- All-State Area Audition (Round 4) @UTA - Saturday, January 7
- LAST Trip Payment Due - Thursday, January 8
- Bell System Premiere - Friday, January 20, 6pm
- SHOWTIME! 2023 - Friday-Saturday, February 3 & 4
- Solo & Ensemble - Monday, February 27
- MARCH MADNESS 2023 - JV Choirs Sightreading Tournament
- Pre-UIL - Tuesday, March 28, 5-9pm @ Trinity HS
- UIL - Monday, April 4-6, during school @ Carroll Senior HS
CURRENT HOUSE STANDINGS
- Handel - 387
- Price - 451
- Tchaikovsky - 403
- Bach - 447
Lights all Night
The Orchestra has graciously invited us to join them in this fundraiser. You can have friends come and work with you and have their credits go towards your booster club fees.
Dear Parents,
Spectrum Events has given us a booth at the upcoming Lights All Night music festival in Dallas on Thursday, December 29 and Friday, December 30 from 3 pm – 3 am. We need lots of adult volunteers. All slots must be filled in order to keep our booth! There are multiple shifts to help accommodate all schedules. You are welcome to sign up for multiple shifts as long as they do not overlap. All volunteers must be over 21 years of age as we will be selling alcohol at the booth.
For more information about this event, please go to www.lightsallnight.com.
To volunteer for this event, please click the links below, or log into your Charms account and click “Volunteer”:
Thursday, December 29:
-and/or-
Friday, December 30:
For all Spectrum Events this year, volunteers will be earning 75% of all booth earnings after expenses, regardless of whether it came from commission or tips. The money will be placed in your student’s booster club account. While we are never sure how much our booth will make at events, working for Spectrum, and specifically Lights All Night, is a significant opportunity to make a lot of money in a very short amount of time toward your trip or other orchestra expenses.
All volunteers will need to obtain their TABC certificate, which costs between $7.95 and $9.99 online and lasts for 2 years. This certificate will need to be brought with you to the event. If you already received your TABC certificate last year, great! Just make sure you bring a copy when you check in. If you have not yet received your certificate, the booster club will reimburse the cost of the certificate by adding the cost back into your student’s booster club account, so please provide the receipt to Mrs. King for reimbursement.
Spectrum spots fill up very quickly so sign up as soon as you can!
The Orchestra has graciously invited us to join them in this fundraiser. You can have friends come and work with you and have their credits go towards your booster club fees.
Dear Parents,
Spectrum Events has given us a booth at the upcoming Lights All Night music festival in Dallas on Thursday, December 29 and Friday, December 30 from 3 pm – 3 am. We need lots of adult volunteers. All slots must be filled in order to keep our booth! There are multiple shifts to help accommodate all schedules. You are welcome to sign up for multiple shifts as long as they do not overlap. All volunteers must be over 21 years of age as we will be selling alcohol at the booth.
For more information about this event, please go to www.lightsallnight.com.
To volunteer for this event, please click the links below, or log into your Charms account and click “Volunteer”:
Thursday, December 29:
-and/or-
Friday, December 30:
For all Spectrum Events this year, volunteers will be earning 75% of all booth earnings after expenses, regardless of whether it came from commission or tips. The money will be placed in your student’s booster club account. While we are never sure how much our booth will make at events, working for Spectrum, and specifically Lights All Night, is a significant opportunity to make a lot of money in a very short amount of time toward your trip or other orchestra expenses.
All volunteers will need to obtain their TABC certificate, which costs between $7.95 and $9.99 online and lasts for 2 years. This certificate will need to be brought with you to the event. If you already received your TABC certificate last year, great! Just make sure you bring a copy when you check in. If you have not yet received your certificate, the booster club will reimburse the cost of the certificate by adding the cost back into your student’s booster club account, so please provide the receipt to Mrs. King for reimbursement.
Spectrum spots fill up very quickly so sign up as soon as you can!
MORE FUNDRASING NEWS:
2023 Showtime Fundraiser Letter
Dear Community Member:
The Choirs of LD Bell High School are proud to maintain a long-standing tradition of excellence within our community. Members of this organization perform regularly throughout the school year for parents and community members and are consistently recognized as “superior performers” at the state, national, and international levels. Additionally, Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD has been named to the list of Best Communities for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation for 13 consecutive years. Such accomplishments are the result of collaborative efforts between the community and the school.
In a time when funding for arts education is increasingly limited, it is of the utmost importance to reach out to our stakeholders and community members to establish partnerships through which we might work to preserve quality educational opportunities for our 160+ students. We are asking you to join us in supporting music education for the choir students at LD Bell High School in the following ways:
Contributors to this event will receive:
SHOWTIME! is our biggest concert of the year, performed on two nights, and attended by families of LD Bell High School students, community members, and also families from our three satellite Junior High School campuses (Hurst, Bedford and Central JH). Through your donations and sponsorships we can continue the legacy of musical excellence at LD Bell High School for years to come. Proceeds from these performances provide, in part, for the:
Sincerely,
ShowTime Silent Auction Committee Co-Chairs,
Kay Pearce and Lori Alestock
(214) 289-0778 (817) 798-8084
kaypearce@att.net lalestock@gmail.com
2023 Showtime Fundraiser Letter
Dear Community Member:
The Choirs of LD Bell High School are proud to maintain a long-standing tradition of excellence within our community. Members of this organization perform regularly throughout the school year for parents and community members and are consistently recognized as “superior performers” at the state, national, and international levels. Additionally, Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD has been named to the list of Best Communities for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation for 13 consecutive years. Such accomplishments are the result of collaborative efforts between the community and the school.
In a time when funding for arts education is increasingly limited, it is of the utmost importance to reach out to our stakeholders and community members to establish partnerships through which we might work to preserve quality educational opportunities for our 160+ students. We are asking you to join us in supporting music education for the choir students at LD Bell High School in the following ways:
- Donate a product or service for inclusion at our annual silent auction during our 2023 performances of SHOWTIME! – A musical revue featuring The Bell System and The Choirs of LD Bell on Friday February 3rd, and Saturday February 4th, 2023..
- Sponsor or place an ad within the Showtime! Program advertising your business or professional services. For detailed ad sponsorship information, please refer to the enclosed flyer. Questions? Contact The Choirs of LD Bell Directors, JoAnn Antinone (joannantinone@hebisd.edu), (817) 399-3230 x7386, or Carla Lindberg (carlalindberg@hebisd.edu), x7387.
Contributors to this event will receive:
- Two complimentary tickets to SHOWTIME! 2023 and
- Recognition in our concert program expressing to our audience our thanks for your support.
SHOWTIME! is our biggest concert of the year, performed on two nights, and attended by families of LD Bell High School students, community members, and also families from our three satellite Junior High School campuses (Hurst, Bedford and Central JH). Through your donations and sponsorships we can continue the legacy of musical excellence at LD Bell High School for years to come. Proceeds from these performances provide, in part, for the:
- Purchase of quality music literature and educational materials,
- Purchase and maintenance of required technical equipment and instruments,
- Funding of financial aid for vocal enrichment opportunities, and
- Funding of scholarships for college bound graduates.
Sincerely,
ShowTime Silent Auction Committee Co-Chairs,
Kay Pearce and Lori Alestock
(214) 289-0778 (817) 798-8084
kaypearce@att.net lalestock@gmail.com
Craft Fair PICS
Dress Rehearsal PICS
First Annual Elementary Choral Festival
2 December 2022 ~ Newsletter
You’re invited TONIGHT!!
A Cappella Concert with Northeast Orchestra, Friday, Dec 2, 2022
7:00pm at Peace Lutheran Church 941 W Bedford Rd. Hurst, TX
Ticket prices at the door are $10 for adults and $5 for seniors and students. Kids 6 and under are free.
Each Choir member will receive two complimentary tickets. We want everyone's family to be able to come, so if there is a money issue - please let us know, we have a few extra tickets!
A Cappella Concert with Northeast Orchestra, Friday, Dec 2, 2022
7:00pm at Peace Lutheran Church 941 W Bedford Rd. Hurst, TX
Ticket prices at the door are $10 for adults and $5 for seniors and students. Kids 6 and under are free.
Each Choir member will receive two complimentary tickets. We want everyone's family to be able to come, so if there is a money issue - please let us know, we have a few extra tickets!
CRAFT FAIR STUDENT VOLUNTEERS
Several of you have signed up to help at the craft fair tomorrow. It’s going to be a super fun day! Remember to wear your choir t-shirt and jeans. If you are working the early morning (5:30am) or evening shift (5pm), then you need to sign in at the teacher's lounge. Be sure to say you are working for CHOIR so we get credit for your hard work! Students can only sign in with one group per shift. If you want to get credit for another group, you can volunteer for both morning and evening shifts.
The other shifts we need are for our Choir BBQ Booth. Wear your choir t-shirt and jeans, head to the courtyard, and look for the choir flag and our fabulous booster club.
Forgot to sign up to help? No worries – come anyway!! We could always use more volunteers.
Several of you have signed up to help at the craft fair tomorrow. It’s going to be a super fun day! Remember to wear your choir t-shirt and jeans. If you are working the early morning (5:30am) or evening shift (5pm), then you need to sign in at the teacher's lounge. Be sure to say you are working for CHOIR so we get credit for your hard work! Students can only sign in with one group per shift. If you want to get credit for another group, you can volunteer for both morning and evening shifts.
The other shifts we need are for our Choir BBQ Booth. Wear your choir t-shirt and jeans, head to the courtyard, and look for the choir flag and our fabulous booster club.
Forgot to sign up to help? No worries – come anyway!! We could always use more volunteers.
NEXT WEEK:
- CRAFT FAIR TOMORROW!! - Saturday, 12/3 (Bell System performs at 11am & 12pm)
- Winter Concert Dress Rehearsal - Monday, 12/5, 4-7pm
- Choir Council Meeting - Tuesday, 12/6, 8:15am
- Winter Concert - Tuesday, 12/6, 7pm, call 6:15pm
- Poinsettia/Cookie Dough Delivery Day - Thursday, December 8
- Next Trip Payment Due - Thursday, December 8
- Bell System TOURS - Thursday through Thursday, December 8-15 (full calendar on Charms)
- Elementary Winter Choir Fest @ Bell - Thursday, December 8, 9-11:30am
- Hurst JH Choir Concert @ Bell - Thursday, December 8, 7pm
- Bedford JH Choir Concert @ Bell - Friday, December 9, 7pm
COMING UP:
- Bell System TOURS - continue through Thursday, December 15 (full calendar on Charms)
- Voice Studio Recitals - Tuesday, 12/13, times TBA
- Choir Holiday Breakfast - Friday, December 16, 7:30-8:30am
- Early Release - Friday, December 16
- WINTER BREAK - December 17 - January 4
- Bell System Dance Clinic - Wednesday, January 4, 9am-8pm
- Bell System Dance Clinic - Thursday, January 5, 2:45-6pm
- All-State Area Audition (Round 4) @UTA - Saturday, January 7
- Bell System Premiere - Friday, January 20, 6pm
- SHOWTIME! 2023 - Friday-Saturday, February 3 & 4
- Solo & Ensemble - Monday, February 27
CURRENT HOUSE STANDINGS
- Handel - 375
- Price - 437
- Tchaikovsky - 389
- Bach - 439
FUNDRASING NEWS:
2023 Showtime Fundraiser Letter
Dear Community Member:
The Choirs of LD Bell High School are proud to maintain a long-standing tradition of excellence within our community. Members of this organization perform regularly throughout the school year for parents and community members and are consistently recognized as “superior performers” at the state, national, and international levels. Additionally, Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD has been named to the list of Best Communities for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation for 13 consecutive years. Such accomplishments are the result of collaborative efforts between the community and the school.
In a time when funding for arts education is increasingly limited, it is of the utmost importance to reach out to our stakeholders and community members to establish partnerships through which we might work to preserve quality educational opportunities for our 160+ students. We are asking you to join us in supporting music education for the choir students at LD Bell High School in the following ways:
Contributors to this event will receive:
SHOWTIME! is our biggest concert of the year, performed on two nights, and attended by families of LD Bell High School students, community members, and also families from our three satellite Junior High School campuses (Hurst, Bedford and Central JH). Through your donations and sponsorships we can continue the legacy of musical excellence at LD Bell High School for years to come. Proceeds from these performances provide, in part, for the:
Sincerely,
ShowTime Silent Auction Committee Co-Chairs,
Kay Pearce and Lori Alestock
(214) 289-0778 (817) 798-8084
kaypearce@att.net lalestock@gmail.com
2023 Showtime Fundraiser Letter
Dear Community Member:
The Choirs of LD Bell High School are proud to maintain a long-standing tradition of excellence within our community. Members of this organization perform regularly throughout the school year for parents and community members and are consistently recognized as “superior performers” at the state, national, and international levels. Additionally, Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD has been named to the list of Best Communities for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation for 13 consecutive years. Such accomplishments are the result of collaborative efforts between the community and the school.
In a time when funding for arts education is increasingly limited, it is of the utmost importance to reach out to our stakeholders and community members to establish partnerships through which we might work to preserve quality educational opportunities for our 160+ students. We are asking you to join us in supporting music education for the choir students at LD Bell High School in the following ways:
- Donate a product or service for inclusion at our annual silent auction during our 2023 performances of SHOWTIME! – A musical revue featuring The Bell System and The Choirs of LD Bell on Friday February 3rd, and Saturday February 4th, 2023..
- Sponsor or place an ad within the Showtime! Program advertising your business or professional services. For detailed ad sponsorship information, please refer to the enclosed flyer. Questions? Contact The Choirs of LD Bell Directors, JoAnn Antinone (joannantinone@hebisd.edu), (817) 399-3230 x7386, or Carla Lindberg (carlalindberg@hebisd.edu), x7387.
Contributors to this event will receive:
- Two complimentary tickets to SHOWTIME! 2023 and
- Recognition in our concert program expressing to our audience our thanks for your support.
SHOWTIME! is our biggest concert of the year, performed on two nights, and attended by families of LD Bell High School students, community members, and also families from our three satellite Junior High School campuses (Hurst, Bedford and Central JH). Through your donations and sponsorships we can continue the legacy of musical excellence at LD Bell High School for years to come. Proceeds from these performances provide, in part, for the:
- Purchase of quality music literature and educational materials,
- Purchase and maintenance of required technical equipment and instruments,
- Funding of financial aid for vocal enrichment opportunities, and
- Funding of scholarships for college bound graduates.
Sincerely,
ShowTime Silent Auction Committee Co-Chairs,
Kay Pearce and Lori Alestock
(214) 289-0778 (817) 798-8084
kaypearce@att.net lalestock@gmail.com
Bell System Winter Tour @ Discovery Village
Christmas Concert Prep
18 November 2022 ~ Newsletter
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR AREA CANDIDATES
These students have advanced to Round 4 of the TMEA All-State Auditions. Area will be held on Saturday, Janurary 7, 2023 at UT Arlington.
These students have advanced to Round 4 of the TMEA All-State Auditions. Area will be held on Saturday, Janurary 7, 2023 at UT Arlington.
- Bass 1, Chair 1 - Ryder Reeves
- Alto 2, Chair 2 - Alainna VanSkyhock
- Bass 1, Chair 3 - Peter Priddy
- Alto 2, Chair 4 - Kendall Pearce
- Tenor 1, Chair 4 - Dante Sears
- Tenor 1, Chair 5 - Gabriel Olguin
- Alto 2, Vivian Lasoi - 2nd Alternate
A CAPPELLA NEWS
- A Cappella Concert with Northeast Orchestra, Friday, Dec 2, 2022
- 7:00pm at Peace Lutheran Church 941 W Bedford Rd. Hurst, TX
- Ticket prices at the door are $10 for adults and $5 for seniors and students. Kids 6 and under are free.
- Each Choir member will receive two complimentary tickets. We want everyone's family to be able to come so if there is a money issue - please let us know and we will work with you.
VOLUNTEER NEWS
Thank you to everyone who has signed up so far to volunteer or donate for the craft fair on December 3rd. There are still opportunities available to volunteer, and donations still needed. Please click here to sign up!
Thank you to everyone who has signed up so far to volunteer or donate for the craft fair on December 3rd. There are still opportunities available to volunteer, and donations still needed. Please click here to sign up!
CHOIR GARAGE SALE IS TOMORROW 11/19/22, 9 am til Noon
Come support the choir program!
Come support the choir program!
BELL SYSTEM NEWS
Come see Bell System! Craft fair at 11:00am and 12:00pm! Full calendar is on CHARMS!
Come see Bell System! Craft fair at 11:00am and 12:00pm! Full calendar is on CHARMS!
CURRENT HOUSE STANDINGS
- Handel - 363
- Price - 428
- Tchaikovsky - 373
- Bach - 423
NEXT WEEK (after Thanksgiving)
- A Cappella Orchestra Rehearsal - Monday, 11/28, 4-6 pm
- Choir Council Meeting - Tuesday, 11/29, 8:15am
- Winter Concert Solo Auditions - Tuesday, 11/29, 4-7pm
- A Cappella Orchestra Performance @ BHS - Wednesday, 11/30, 7:00 pm, call 6:45
- A Cappella Orchestra Rehearsal @ Peace Lutheran - Thursday, 12/1, evening, 7-9:30pm
- A Cappella Orchestra Performance @ Peace Lutheran - Friday, 12/2, 7:30 pm, call 7pm
- CRAFT FAIR - Saturday, 12/3 (Bell System performs at 11am & 12pm)
Coming Soon
- Winter Concert Dress Rehearsal - Monday, 12/5, 4-7pm
- Winter Concert - Tuesday, 12/6, 7pm, call 6:15pm
- Poinsettia/Cookie Dough Delivery Day - Thursday, December 8
- Elementary Winter Choir Fest @ Bell - Thursday, December 8
- Hurst JH Choir Concert @ Bell - Thursday, December 8
- Bedford JH Choir Concert @ Bell - Friday, December 9
- Bell System TOURS - Thursday through Thursday, December 8-15
- Voice Studio Recitals - Tuesday, 12/13
11 November 2022 ~ Newsletter
1st TRI PIZZA PARTY
... and the winner is ~ The House of Price!
Tuesday, November 15, 4-4:20 pm in the choir room! If you are in the House of Price, come by the choir room for a slice!
... and the winner is ~ The House of Price!
Tuesday, November 15, 4-4:20 pm in the choir room! If you are in the House of Price, come by the choir room for a slice!
ALL-STATE NEWS:
Friday, November 11
Saturday, November 12
For those going on in the All-State audition process, keep practicing! Your All-State Mock Auditions are this Tuesday, 4-6pm! This round includes sight reading up to 4 sharps and flats.
Friday, November 11
- Students will be field-trip listed out of 3rd, 4th, and 5th periods.
- Meet in the choir room right after 2nd period
- We will take a bus to lunch, then a bus to Birdville
- 2:00PM-4:00PM - Birdville HS and Birdville ISD Fine Arts/Athletic Complex (FAAC)
- Please be in your spots at 1:50pm for a prompt start to sectionals
- DISTRICT TREBLE & 9/10 TENORS: Sectionals at BISD FAAC
- 9/10 HONOR CHOIR SOPRANOS, ALTOS, & BASSES and REGION MIXED: Birdville HS
- There is no return bus. Please plan to have your ride pick you up at 4:00pm @ Birdville High School, 9100 Mid Cities Blvd, North Richland Hills, TX 76180
Saturday, November 12
- 7:00am Meet in the Choir room at BHS
- Wear Choir T-shirt and jeans
- Bring - ALL music in nice folder, Water, pencil - anything you wish to add to your hanging bag for the concert (deodorant, hair or makeup touch ups)
- Pick up PACKED BAG from the Bell Choir Room
- 7:15am - load bus to travel to Carroll Sr. High
- 7:45am arrival at Carroll Sr. HS PAC (1501 W. Southlake Blvd)
- Have your family join us for the concerts!
- Honor Choir/Treble Concert - 4pm
- Region Mixed Concert - 5:45pm
- There is no return bus. Please plan to have your ride pick you up after the concert @ Carroll Sr. High, 1501 W Southlake Blvd, Southlake, TX 76092
For those going on in the All-State audition process, keep practicing! Your All-State Mock Auditions are this Tuesday, 4-6pm! This round includes sight reading up to 4 sharps and flats.
VOLUNTEER NEWS
Hi Choir Family! We are in need of donations AND volunteer help for the upcoming craft fair on Saturday, 12/3. The choir boosters have a booth selling barbecue each year. It is a wonderful fundraiser and a great way to get to know your choir family. Bell System will be performing at the craft fair as well.
We will need donations of chips and water. Please send your donations to the choir room by Thursday, December 1. We will also need volunteers to help as well. Please sign up where you are able.
Click HERE to sign up!
Thank you!!!
April Neill
Volunteer Coordinator
Hi Choir Family! We are in need of donations AND volunteer help for the upcoming craft fair on Saturday, 12/3. The choir boosters have a booth selling barbecue each year. It is a wonderful fundraiser and a great way to get to know your choir family. Bell System will be performing at the craft fair as well.
We will need donations of chips and water. Please send your donations to the choir room by Thursday, December 1. We will also need volunteers to help as well. Please sign up where you are able.
Click HERE to sign up!
Thank you!!!
April Neill
Volunteer Coordinator
FUNDRASING NEWS:
2023 Showtime Fundraiser Letter
Dear Community Member:
The Choirs of LD Bell High School are proud to maintain a long-standing tradition of excellence within our community. Members of this organization perform regularly throughout the school year for parents and community members and are consistently recognized as “superior performers” at the state, national, and international levels. Additionally, Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD has been named to the list of Best Communities for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation for 13 consecutive years. Such accomplishments are the result of collaborative efforts between the community and the school.
In a time when funding for arts education is increasingly limited, it is of the utmost importance to reach out to our stakeholders and community members to establish partnerships through which we might work to preserve quality educational opportunities for our 160+ students. We are asking you to join us in supporting music education for the choir students at LD Bell High School in the following ways:
Contributors to this event will receive:
Sincerely,
ShowTime Silent Auction Committee Co-Chairs,
Kay Pearce and Lori Alestock
(214) 289-0778 (817) 798-8084
kaypearce@att.net lalestock@gmail.com
2023 Showtime Fundraiser Letter
Dear Community Member:
The Choirs of LD Bell High School are proud to maintain a long-standing tradition of excellence within our community. Members of this organization perform regularly throughout the school year for parents and community members and are consistently recognized as “superior performers” at the state, national, and international levels. Additionally, Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD has been named to the list of Best Communities for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation for 13 consecutive years. Such accomplishments are the result of collaborative efforts between the community and the school.
In a time when funding for arts education is increasingly limited, it is of the utmost importance to reach out to our stakeholders and community members to establish partnerships through which we might work to preserve quality educational opportunities for our 160+ students. We are asking you to join us in supporting music education for the choir students at LD Bell High School in the following ways:
- Donate a product or service for inclusion at our annual silent auction during our 2023 performances of SHOWTIME! – A musical revue featuring The Bell System and The Choirs of LD Bell on Friday February 3rd, and Saturday February 4th, 2023..
- Sponsor or place an ad within the Showtime! Program advertising your business or professional services. For detailed ad sponsorship information, please refer to the enclosed flyer. Questions? Contact The Choirs of LD Bell Directors, JoAnn Antinone (joannantinone@hebisd.edu), (817) 399-3230 x7386, or Carla Lindberg (carlalindberg@hebisd.edu), x7387.
Contributors to this event will receive:
- Two complimentary tickets to SHOWTIME! 2023 and
- Recognition in our concert program expressing to our audience our thanks for your support.
- Purchase of quality music literature and educational materials,
- Purchase and maintenance of required technical equipment and instruments,
- Funding of financial aid for vocal enrichment opportunities, and
- Funding of scholarships for college bound graduates.
Sincerely,
ShowTime Silent Auction Committee Co-Chairs,
Kay Pearce and Lori Alestock
(214) 289-0778 (817) 798-8084
kaypearce@att.net lalestock@gmail.com
CHOIR GARAGE SALE ~ 11/19/22
Do you have items to sell? This will be held in the parking lot of BHS! Proceeds to go towards STUDENT choir fees (including trip).
$5 per parking space
SIGN UP HERE!
Do you have items to sell? This will be held in the parking lot of BHS! Proceeds to go towards STUDENT choir fees (including trip).
$5 per parking space
SIGN UP HERE!
CURRENT HOUSE STANDINGS
- Handel - 325
- Price - 398
- Tchaikovsky - 343
- Bach - 386
NEXT WEEK
- Choir Council Meeting - Tuesday, 11/15, 8:15am
- All-State Mock Auditions - Tuesday, 11/15, 4-6pm
- All-State Pre-Area Auditions - ROUND 3 - Thursday, 11/17, 3pm at Haltom HS
- Bell System First Christmas Performance - Friday, 11/18
- Choir-Sponsored Garage Sale - Saturday, 11/19, 9am-noon
- Thanksgiving Break - November 21-25
Coming Soon
- *New Date/Time - A Cappella Orchestra Rehearsal - Monday, 11/28, 4-6 pm
- *New Date - Winter Concert Solo Auditions - Tuesday, 11/29, 4-7pm
- A Cappella Orchestra Performance @ BHS - Wednesday, 11/30, 7:00 pm, call 6:45 (*New time)
- A Cappella Orchestra Rehearsal @ Peace Lutheran - Thursday, 12/1, evening, 7-9:30pm
- A Cappella Orchestra Performance @ Peace Lutheran - Friday, 12/2, 7:30 pm, call 7pm
- CRAFT FAIR - Saturday, 12/3 (Bell System performs at 11am & 12pm)
- Winter Concert Dress Rehearsal - Monday, 12/5, 4-7pm
- Winter Concert - Tuesday, 12/6, 7pm, call 6:15pm
- Voice Studio Recitals - Tuesday, 12/13
4 November 2022 ~ Newsletter
A CAPPELLA NEWS:
Today was “Recording Day” in A Cappella. Our section leaders (and some awesome extras) recorded their parts for Illuminare movements 1 through 4 and the Hallelujah Chorus thru the E section. These have all been uploaded to your online folder so everyone can practice at home. This is especially helpful for our awesome students not in this TRI who are preparing the music on their own. Thanks to these awesome leaders for this fantastic tool! It’s going to be a great Winter Concert!!
Today was “Recording Day” in A Cappella. Our section leaders (and some awesome extras) recorded their parts for Illuminare movements 1 through 4 and the Hallelujah Chorus thru the E section. These have all been uploaded to your online folder so everyone can practice at home. This is especially helpful for our awesome students not in this TRI who are preparing the music on their own. Thanks to these awesome leaders for this fantastic tool! It’s going to be a great Winter Concert!!
REGION WEEKEND NEWS:
This info is for the 30 students who made the three Region Choirs:
Do you have a ride home next Friday and Saturday?? We are planning on a bus ride for you THERE, but NOT BACK! Are you planning to drive yourself on Friday and/or Saturday? → It will NOT be allowed unless we have written permission from a parent or guardian BY WEDNESDAY. Please plan accordingly! This can be a simple email to CarlaLindberg@hebisd.edu. I have only received one email so far.
Here’s a recap of the week’s events:
Monday, November 7
DUE Wednesday, November 9:
Friday, November 11
Saturday, November 12
Please note - plaques, T-shirts, and recordings will be available for purchase at the concerts.
***For those going on in the All-State audition process, keep practicing! Your All-State Master Class is this Tuesday, 4-5:30!
This info is for the 30 students who made the three Region Choirs:
- 9/10 Honor Choir
- District Treble Choir
- Region Mixed Choir
Do you have a ride home next Friday and Saturday?? We are planning on a bus ride for you THERE, but NOT BACK! Are you planning to drive yourself on Friday and/or Saturday? → It will NOT be allowed unless we have written permission from a parent or guardian BY WEDNESDAY. Please plan accordingly! This can be a simple email to CarlaLindberg@hebisd.edu. I have only received one email so far.
Here’s a recap of the week’s events:
Monday, November 7
- Hanging bags Bags Checked out to students who are not in Bell System
DUE Wednesday, November 9:
- $30 Region Fee - Pay in cash, check, or through Charms
- Any alternate transportation plans in writing to Mrs. Lindberg
- Folder check
- All ORIGINAL Music for the concert
- Nice black folder with your blue ID card in the window
- Pencil
- Packed Bag for Concert due IN THE CHOIR ROOM: FULL choir uniform!
Friday, November 11
- Wear normal school clothes
- All students meet in the choir room for 3rd period - load bus to Cici’s Pizza for HEBISD Choir celebration
- Bring ALL your region music in a nice black folder
- Bring Pencil and water
- 2:00PM-4:00PM - Birdville HS and Birdville ISD Fine Arts/Athletic Complex (FAAC)
- Please be in your spots at 1:50pm for a prompt start to sectionals
- DISTRICT TREBLE: Sectionals at BISD FAAC
- HONOR CHOIR and REGION MIXED: Birdville HS
- There is no return bus. Please plan to have your ride pick you up at 4:00pm @ Birdville High School, 9100 Mid Cities Blvd, North Richland Hills, TX 76180
Saturday, November 12
- 7:00am Meet in the Choir room at BHS
- Wear Choir T-shirt and jeans
- Bring - ALL music in nice folder, Water, pencil - anything you wish to add to your hanging bag for the concert (deodorant, hair or makeup touch ups)
- Pick up PACKED BAG from the Bell Choir Room
- 7:15am - load bus to travel to Carroll Sr. High
- 7:45am arrival at Carroll Sr. HS PAC (1501 W. Southlake Blvd)
- There is no return bus. Please plan to have your ride pick you up after the concert @ Carroll Sr. High, 1501 W Southlake Blvd, Southlake, TX 76092
- Honor Choir/Treble Concert - 4pm
- Region Mixed Concert - 5:45pm
Please note - plaques, T-shirts, and recordings will be available for purchase at the concerts.
***For those going on in the All-State audition process, keep practicing! Your All-State Master Class is this Tuesday, 4-5:30!
CURRENT HOUSE STANDINGS
- Handel - 315
- Price - 389
- Tchaikovsky - 333
- Bach - 363
CHOIR SPRING TRIP NEWS
Next payment is due THIS TUESDAY, November 8.
Next payment is due THIS TUESDAY, November 8.
CHOIR GARAGE SALE COMING SOON ~ 11/19/22
Do you have items to sell? Save the date for this event. It will be in the parking lot of BHS - more details coming soon! Proceeds to go towards STUDENT choir fees (including trip!)
Do you have items to sell? Save the date for this event. It will be in the parking lot of BHS - more details coming soon! Proceeds to go towards STUDENT choir fees (including trip!)
NEXT WEEK
- Choir Council Meeting - Tuesday, 11/8, 8:15am
- All-State Master Class - Tuesday, 11/8, 4-5:30pm
- A Cappella Clinic - Wednesday, 11/9, during class
- Region Items DUE - Wednesday, 11/9 (Fee, Transportation Plan, Folder & Bag Check)
- REGION WEEKEND - November 11-12 (Friday @ Birdville HS, Saturday @ Carroll HS)
Coming Soon
- Pre-Area All-State Auditions - Thursday, 11/17
- Choir-sponsored Community Garage Sale in the parking lot of BHS - Details coming soon! Proceeds to go towards STUDENT choir fees (including trip!) - Saturday, November 19
- Thanksgiving Break - November 21-25
- *New Date/Time - A Cappella Orchestra Rehearsal - Monday, 11/28, 4-6 pm
- *New Date - Winter Concert Solo Auditions - Tuesday, 11/29, 4-7pm
- A Cappella Orchestra Performance @ BHS - Wednesday, 11/30, 7:00 pm, call 6:45 (*New time)
- A Cappella Orchestra Rehearsal @ Peace Lutheran - Thursday, 12/1, evening, 7-9:30pm
- A Cappella Orchestra Performance @ Peace Lutheran - Friday, 12/2, 7:30 pm, call 7pm
- CRAFT FAIR - Saturday, 12/3 (Bell System performs at 11am & 12pm)
- Winter Concert Dress Rehearsal - Monday, 12/5, 4-7pm
- Winter Concert - Tuesday, 12/6, 7pm, call 6:15pm
- Voice Studio Recitals - Tuesday, 12/13
28 October 2022 ~ Newsletter
9/10 Honor Choir & ALL-STATE NEWS
Congratulations to all of our fabulous students who took on the challenge of auditioning for the 9/10 honor choir and the Region round of All State! Whether you advanced or not, this audition is a huge undertaking and I am so proud of each and every one of you. We are so appreciative of all the volunteers who helped out - from donations, parent workers, and our unstoppable Bell Choir Booster Club. Way to go LD BELL!
Clinic/Concert is Friday November 11 at Birdville High School
AND Saturday, November 12 at Southlake Carroll Senior High School.
Saturday Concerts:
Click HERE for more Details!
Congratulations to all of our fabulous students who took on the challenge of auditioning for the 9/10 honor choir and the Region round of All State! Whether you advanced or not, this audition is a huge undertaking and I am so proud of each and every one of you. We are so appreciative of all the volunteers who helped out - from donations, parent workers, and our unstoppable Bell Choir Booster Club. Way to go LD BELL!
Clinic/Concert is Friday November 11 at Birdville High School
AND Saturday, November 12 at Southlake Carroll Senior High School.
Saturday Concerts:
- 4:00pm 9/10 Honor Choir and District Treble Choir
- 5:45pm Region Choir
Click HERE for more Details!
CURRENT HOUSE STANDINGS
- Handel - 311
- Price - 388
- Tchaikovsky - 331
- Bach - 359
CHOIR GARAGE SALE COMING SOON ~ 11/19/22
Do you have items to sell? Save the date for this event. It will be in the parking lot of BHS - more details coming soon! Proceeds to go towards STUDENT choir fees (including trip!)
Do you have items to sell? Save the date for this event. It will be in the parking lot of BHS - more details coming soon! Proceeds to go towards STUDENT choir fees (including trip!)
NEXT WEEK
- Monday, October 31 - 2nd Trimester Begins
- Tuesday, November 1 - No School ~ Staff development
- Thursday, November 3 - A Cappella performs at the Trinity Bell Game 6:30 call
Coming Soon
- REGION WEEKEND - November 11-12 (Friday @ Birdville HS, Saturday @ Carroll HS)
- Pre-Area All-State Auditions - Thursday, 11/17
- Choir-sponsored Community Garage Sale in the parking lot of BHS - Details coming soon! Proceeds to go towards STUDENT choir fees (including trip!) - Saturday, November 19
- Thanksgiving Break - November 21-25
- Winter Concert Solo Auditions - Monday, 11/28, 4-7pm
- A Cappella Orchestra Rehearsal - Tuesday, 11/29, 4-5:30 pm
- A Cappella Orchestra Performance @ BHS - Wednesday, 11/30, 7:00 pm, call 6:15
- A Cappella Orchestra Rehearsal - Thursday, 12/1, evening, time TBD
- A Cappella Orchestra Performance @ Peace Lutheran - Friday, 12/2, 7:30 pm, call TBD
- CRAFT FAIR - Saturday, 12/3
- Winter Concert Dress Rehearsal - Monday, 12/5
- Winter Concert - Tuesday, 12/6, 7pm, call 6:15pm
21 October 2022 ~ Newsletter
9/10 Honor Choir & ALL-STATE NEWS
- 9/10 Honor Choir AUDITION DETAILS - Saturday, 10/22 - Audition @ Colleyville Heritage HS. Meet at BHS at 6:15am. We will take a bus there and back. Should be back to Bell by 11 or 11:30am.
- Region All-State AUDITION DETAILS - Saturday, 10/22 - Audition @ Colleyville Heritage HS. Meet at BHS at 10:15am. We will take a bus there and back. We should be back to Bell by 5:00pm (ish)
FUNDRAISING NEWS
- Cookie Dough/Poinsettia orders & money DUE MONDAY.
- Monday, 10/24 - turn in orders and money
- Thursday, 12/8 - delivery date - you must be here to pick up your orders and deliver them
- Monday, 10/24 - turn in orders and money
CHOIR GARAGE SALE COMING SOON ~ 11/19/22
Do you have items to sell? Save the date for this event. It will be in the parking lot of BHS - more details coming soon! Proceeds to go towards STUDENT choir fees (including trip!)
Do you have items to sell? Save the date for this event. It will be in the parking lot of BHS - more details coming soon! Proceeds to go towards STUDENT choir fees (including trip!)
CHOIR SPRING TRIP NEWS
Next payment is due November 8 to avoid late fees.
*If you are still planning to go with us but you have not received the email with the portal link, please contact Mrs. A or Mrs. Lindberg ASAP!
Next payment is due November 8 to avoid late fees.
*If you are still planning to go with us but you have not received the email with the portal link, please contact Mrs. A or Mrs. Lindberg ASAP!
NEXT WEEK
- Monday, October 24 - Poinsettia and Cookie Dough Money and Order forms DUE in class!
- Choir Officer Meeting - Tuesday 10/25, 8:15am
- JV Final Exam - Thursday 10/27
- Finals & Early Release Days - Thursday & Friday
- Bell System Performs @ Football Game - Friday, 10/28, meet at 7pm @ Pennington Field
CURRENT HOUSE STANDINGS
- Handel - 287
- Price - 368
- Tchaikovsky - 299
- Bach - 323
Coming Soon
- Second TRI begins - Monday 10/31
- No School - Tuesday 11/1
- A Cappella Performs @ Football Game - Thursday, 11/3, meet at 6:30pm @ Pennington Field
- REGION WEEKEND - November 11-12 (Friday @ Birdville HS, Saturday @ Carroll HS)
- Pre-Area All-State Auditions - Thursday, 11/17
- Choir-sponsored Community Garage Sale - Saturday, November 19
- Thanksgiving Break - November 21-25
- Winter Concert Solo Auditions - Monday, 11/28, 4-7pm
- A Cappella Orchestra Rehearsal - Tuesday, 11/29, 4-5:30 pm
- A Cappella Orchestra Performance @ BHS - Wednesday, 11/30, 7:00 pm, call 6:15
- A Cappella Orchestra Rehearsal - Thursday, 12/1, evening, time TBD
- A Cappella Orchestra Performance @ Peace Lutheran - Friday, 12/2, 7:30 pm, call TBD
- CRAFT FAIR - Saturday, 12/3
- Winter Concert Dress Rehearsal - Monday, 12/5
- Winter Concert - Tuesday, 12/6, 7pm, call 6:15pm
CHOIR FAM PICS
13 October 2022 ~ Newsletter
THIS WEEK & NEXT
- October 6-24 - Poinsettia and Cookie Dough Sales
- 9/10 Rehearsal - Thursday 10/13, 4-5pm in the mirror room
- All-State Master Class - Thursday 10/13, 4-5:30pm
- All-State Mock Auditions - Tuesday 10/18, 4-6pm
- Choir Officer Meeting - Tuesday 10/18, 8:15am
- 9/10 Cuts Released - Wednesday 10/19, 4-5pm in the choir room
- 9/10 Cuts Party - Thursday 10/20, 4-6pm
- 9/10 Honor Choir and All-State Region AUDITIONS - Saturday 10/22
ALL-STATE NEWS & Audition Details!
Next Up is ROUND TWO Audition:
Round 2 Optional Rehearsals:
Master Class
Mandatory Mock Auditions
REGION AUDITION DETAILS
Next Up is ROUND TWO Audition:
- Saturday, October 22 at Colleyville Heritage High School in the Afternoon
- This audition includes Sight Reading in the Keys of Do, Fa, So, Re and Te
Round 2 Optional Rehearsals:
- Tuesday, October 18 4-6pm - Mock Audition
Master Class
- Thursday, October 13 4-5:30pm
Mandatory Mock Auditions
- Tuesday, October 18 4 -6pm
REGION AUDITION DETAILS
- Saturday, 10/22 - Audition @ Colleyville Heritage HS. Meet at BHS at 10:15am. We will take a bus there and back. We should be back to Bell by 5:00pm (ish).
- Thursday, 10/13, 4-5pm in the Mirror Room
- Wednesday, 10/19, 4-5pm Cuts Released! in the Mirror Room
- MANDATORY - Thursday, 10/20, 4-6:30 CUTS PARTY - bring a dessert to share!
- 9/10 AUDITION DETAILS - Saturday MORNING, 10/22 - Audition @ Colleyville Heritage HS. Meet at BHS at 6:15am. We will take a bus there and back. Should be back to Bell by 11 or 11:30am.
- REGION WEEKEND - November 11-12 (Friday @ Birdville HS, Saturday @ Carroll HS)
CURRENT HOUSE STANDINGS
- Handel - 250
- Price - 327
- Tchaikovsky - 262
- Bach - 291
FUNDRAISING NEWS
- Cookie Dough/Poinsettia Sales began this week.
- Monday, 10/24 - turn in orders and money
- Thursday, 12/8 - delivery date - you must be here to pick up your orders and deliver them
Important Upcoming Events
- October 6-24 - Poinsettia and Cookie Dough Sale
- October 22 – 9/10 Honor Choir and Region Round of All-State Auditions
- October 27 – JV Final Exam
- October 28 – Bell System Performs at Home Football Game
- November 3 – A Cappella Performs at Football Game (THS hosts)
- November 11-12 - All Region Clinic and Concert
- November 17 - Pre-Area All State Auditions
- November 30 – A Cappella performs at Orchestra Concert
- December 2 – A Cappella performs with the Northeast Orchestra
- December 6 – Winter Concert
- December 13 – Voice Recitals
Fall Concert Pics (and so many more pics... keep scrolling!)
Homecoming Hallway Pics
Dress Your Best Pics
Pyramid Pics
A Cappella Induction Pics
Parade Pics
Choir Fam Pics
Bell System Pics
30 September 2022 ~ Newsletter
THIS WEEK
- Homecoming Hallway DECORATING - Saturday, October 1, 9am-12pm, Come earn House Points and help finish our Wizard of Oz theme, "There's No Place Like Bell"!
- Homecoming Parade & Choir Picnic - Monday, October 3, 5-8pm
- Wear your choir t-shirt & jeans. Bring candy to pass out at the parade! Meet in the choir room at 5:00. Walk to parade together. Parade from 6-7ish, then bus back to Bell for our Choir Picnic in the Cafeteria until 8pm. Don't forget to bring your favorite side dish or dessert to share!
- Choir Officer Meeting - Tuesday 10/4, 8:15am
- 9/10 Honor Choir Rehearsal - Tuesday 10/4 & Thursday 10/6, 4-5pm in the mirror room
- All-State Rehearsal - Tuesday 10/4 & Thursday 10/6, 4-5pm in the choir room
- A Cappella Induction - Friday 10/7, in class
- Homecoming - Friday 10/7 - A Cappella sings at the game! Call time is 7pm @ Pennington
- Trip Payment #2 DUE in the portal - Saturday, October 8
Important Upcoming Events
- NO SCHOOL - Monday, October 10
- Pyramid Concert - Tuesday, October 11, 6pm (Required for VARSITY Choirs only)
- PSAT Schedule - Wednesday, October 12
CURRENT HOUSE STANDINGS
- Handel - 197
- Price - 257
- Tchaikovsky - 215
- Bach - 232
9/10 HONOR CHOIR NEWS
UPDATED 9/10 Honor Choir Rehearsal & Audition Schedule:
UPDATED 9/10 Honor Choir Rehearsal & Audition Schedule:
- Tuesday, 10/4, 4-5pm in the Mirror Room
- Thursday, 10/6, 4-5pm in the Mirror Room
- Thursday, 10/13, 4-5pm in the Mirror Room
- Wednesday, 10/19, 4-5pm Cuts Released! in the Mirror Room
- MANDATORY - Thursday, 10/20, 4-6:30 CUTS PARTY - bring a dessert to share!
- AUDITION - Saturday MORNING, 10/22 - Audition @ Colleyville Heritage HS
- REGION WEEKEND - November 11-12 (Friday @ Birdville HS, Saturday @ Carroll HS)
Upcoming Dates ~ BOLD indicates all students
October 3 – Homecoming Parade and Choir Picnic
October 7 – A Cappella Performs at Homecoming Football game 7:00pm
October 11 – BHS Choir Pyramid Concert
October 5-20 - Poinsettia and Cookie Dough Sale
October 22 – 9/10 Honor Choir and Region Round of All-State Auditions
October 28 – Bell System Performs at Home Football Game
November 3 – A Cappella Performs at Football Game (THS hosts)
November 11-12 - All Region Clinic and Concert
November 17 - Pre-Area All State Auditions
November 30 – A Cappella performs at Orchestra Concert
December 2 – A Cappella performs with the Northeast Orchestra
December 6 – Winter Concert (corrected date)
December 13 – Voice Recitals
January 20 – Bell System PREMIERE of 2023 Competition Set
February 3 & 4 – SHOWTIME! 2023
February 21 – Voice Recitals
February 27 – Solo and Ensemble Contest
March 15-20 – Spring Choir Trip to Orlando, Florida
March 28 – Pre UIL
April 4-6 - UIL Contest
May 2 – Spring Concert
May 12 - Choir Banquet
October 3 – Homecoming Parade and Choir Picnic
October 7 – A Cappella Performs at Homecoming Football game 7:00pm
October 11 – BHS Choir Pyramid Concert
October 5-20 - Poinsettia and Cookie Dough Sale
October 22 – 9/10 Honor Choir and Region Round of All-State Auditions
October 28 – Bell System Performs at Home Football Game
November 3 – A Cappella Performs at Football Game (THS hosts)
November 11-12 - All Region Clinic and Concert
November 17 - Pre-Area All State Auditions
November 30 – A Cappella performs at Orchestra Concert
December 2 – A Cappella performs with the Northeast Orchestra
December 6 – Winter Concert (corrected date)
December 13 – Voice Recitals
January 20 – Bell System PREMIERE of 2023 Competition Set
February 3 & 4 – SHOWTIME! 2023
February 21 – Voice Recitals
February 27 – Solo and Ensemble Contest
March 15-20 – Spring Choir Trip to Orlando, Florida
March 28 – Pre UIL
April 4-6 - UIL Contest
May 2 – Spring Concert
May 12 - Choir Banquet
ALL-STATE NEWS
Next Up is ROUND TWO Audition:
Round 2 Optional Rehearsals:
Sing Offs Due
Master Class
Mandatory Mock Auditions
Next Up is ROUND TWO Audition:
- Saturday, October 22 at Colleyville Heritage High School in the Afternoon
- This audition includes Sight Reading in the Keys of Do, Fa, So, Re and Te
Round 2 Optional Rehearsals:
- Tuesday, October 4 4- 5pm
- Thursday, October 6 4-5pm
- Thursday, October 13 4-5:30pm - MASTER CLASS
- Tuesday, October 18 4-6pm - Mock Audition
Sing Offs Due
- Tuesday, October 4 - midnight
- Tuesday, October 11 – midnight
Master Class
- Thursday, October 13 4 -5:30pm
Mandatory Mock Auditions
- Tuesday, October 18 4 -6pm
ALL-STATE UPDATE
Congratulations to all of our fabulous students who took on the challenge of auditioning yesterday at the All-State District Auditions. Whether you advanced or not, this audition is a huge undertaking and I am so proud of each and every one of you. We are so appreciative of all the volunteers who helped out - from donations, student workers, parent workers, and our unstoppable Bell Choir Booster Club. You all truly made yesterday a success for our students and our district! Here are some pics from yesterday.
23 September 2022 ~ Newsletter
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SHOUT OUT!
Thank you to these wonderful volunteers for helping Mrs. Lindberg set up for tomorrow’s All-State Auditions. Y’all are the best!
Bell System Performed at the PEP Rally TODAY!!
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THIS WEEK
- JV Choirs & Combined Men After-School Rehearsal - Monday, September 26, 4-5pm (Varsity men dismissed at 4:45)
- CHOIR SWAG on sale - Now thru Friday 9/30
- Choir Officer Meeting - Tuesday 9/27, 8:15am
- 9/10 Region Rehearsal - Tuesday 9/27, 4-5pm in the mirror room
- All-State Rehearsal - Tuesday 9/27, 4-5pm in the choir room
- Fall Concert - Thursday, September 29, 7pm (call time 5:45)
ALL-STATE NEWS
Tomorrow is ROUND ONE AUDITIONS here at BHS. Get lots of rest, drink lots of water, and we’ll see you in the morning!
District Audition @ BHS! - Saturday 9/24:
Tomorrow is ROUND ONE AUDITIONS here at BHS. Get lots of rest, drink lots of water, and we’ll see you in the morning!
District Audition @ BHS! - Saturday 9/24:
- AM Basses and Altos – 6:45 AM call at BHS (that is NOT a typo)
- PM Tenors and Sopranos – 11:30 AM call at BHS
- Saturday, October 22 at Colleyville Heritage High School in the Afternoon
- This audition includes Sight Reading in the Keys of Do, Fa, So, Re and Te
9/10 HONOR CHOIR NEWS
We are beginning rehearsals for the TMEA 9/10 Honor Choir Auditions this week! The JV students already know the first audition piece, Agnus Dei. Students can get help learning the second piece, Lift Your Voice and Rejoice, by coming to the optional rehearsals after school. The first rehearsal will be this Tuesday from 4-5pm. You can also rehearse on your own using the recordings in your online choir folder → “Honor Choir 22.23”.
9/10 Honor Choir Rehearsal & Audition Schedule:
We are beginning rehearsals for the TMEA 9/10 Honor Choir Auditions this week! The JV students already know the first audition piece, Agnus Dei. Students can get help learning the second piece, Lift Your Voice and Rejoice, by coming to the optional rehearsals after school. The first rehearsal will be this Tuesday from 4-5pm. You can also rehearse on your own using the recordings in your online choir folder → “Honor Choir 22.23”.
9/10 Honor Choir Rehearsal & Audition Schedule:
- Tuesday, 9/27, 4-5pm in the Mirror Room
- Tuesday, 10/4, 4-5pm in the Mirror Room
- Thursday, 10/6, 4-5pm in the Mirror Room
- Thursday, 10/13, 4-5pm in the Mirror Room
- Wednesday, 10/19, 4-5pm Cuts Released! in the Mirror Room
- MANDATORY Thursday, 10/20, 4-6:30 CUTS PARTY - bring a dessert to share!
- Saturday, 10/22, Afternoon - 9/10 HONOR CHOIR AUDITION @ Colleyville Heritage HS
CHOIR SPRING TRIP NEWS
We are excited that several students are signed up and have paid their deposit for the Spring Choir Trip to Orlando Florida, March 15-20, 2023! Some of you have asked about payment options. The company has the trip portal set up with two options: pay all at once or use the payment plan. If you use the payment plan, there are late fees if you miss a payment, so please plan accordingly! Late fees begin OCTOBER 9, 2022. (This is the day after your second payment is due.)
*If you are still planning to go with us but you have not received the email with the portal link, please contact Mrs. A or Mrs. Lindberg ASAP!
We are excited that several students are signed up and have paid their deposit for the Spring Choir Trip to Orlando Florida, March 15-20, 2023! Some of you have asked about payment options. The company has the trip portal set up with two options: pay all at once or use the payment plan. If you use the payment plan, there are late fees if you miss a payment, so please plan accordingly! Late fees begin OCTOBER 9, 2022. (This is the day after your second payment is due.)
*If you are still planning to go with us but you have not received the email with the portal link, please contact Mrs. A or Mrs. Lindberg ASAP!
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Homecoming Nominees - Lilli and Ryder
CURRENT HOUSE STANDINGS
- Handel - 101
- Price - 121
- Tchaikovsky - 111
- Bach - 127
Important Upcoming Events
- JV Choirs & Combined Men After-School Rehearsal - Monday, September 26, 4-5pm (Varsity men dismissed at 4:45)
- Fall Concert - Thursday, September 29, 7pm (call time 5:45)
- Homecoming Parade & Choir Picnic - Monday, October 3, 5-8pm
- Trip Payment #2 DUE in the portal - Saturday, October 8
- Pyramid Concert - Tuesday, October 11, 6pm (details coming soon)
16 September 2022 ~ Newsletter
CHOIR SPRING TRIP NEWS
We have approval to move forward for our Spring Choir Trip to Orlando Florida, March 15-20, 2023! If you are planning to go with us, then you should have turned in three things to Mrs. Lindberg (a photocopy of your ID, your USIT Form, and your BHS Contract). If we have all three items, then you should have received an invitation in your student email with a link to set up your portal with US Integrity Touring. Students – please forward this email to your parents/guardians! This is where you will make all the necessary payments. Your first payment is due upon registration. Monthly payments are due on the 8th of each month starting October 8. That second payment is coming up quickly, so plan accordingly!
*If you did not receive the email, that means we are missing one of those three items. Please communicate with Mrs. A or Mrs. Lindberg if you are not sure what you are missing!
We have approval to move forward for our Spring Choir Trip to Orlando Florida, March 15-20, 2023! If you are planning to go with us, then you should have turned in three things to Mrs. Lindberg (a photocopy of your ID, your USIT Form, and your BHS Contract). If we have all three items, then you should have received an invitation in your student email with a link to set up your portal with US Integrity Touring. Students – please forward this email to your parents/guardians! This is where you will make all the necessary payments. Your first payment is due upon registration. Monthly payments are due on the 8th of each month starting October 8. That second payment is coming up quickly, so plan accordingly!
*If you did not receive the email, that means we are missing one of those three items. Please communicate with Mrs. A or Mrs. Lindberg if you are not sure what you are missing!
FUNDRAISING NEWS
Look how much money we raised through 99Pledges! Y'all are amazing!!! Thank you to all for participating and for supporting your students and our program.
CONGRATULATIONS to the following winners:
Look how much money we raised through 99Pledges! Y'all are amazing!!! Thank you to all for participating and for supporting your students and our program.
CONGRATULATIONS to the following winners:
- The Top Three Donors win Reserved Seating at our Fall and Winter Concerts! (Fully transferable):
- Amy Corbin
- Matthew Vanskyhock
- Donna Gonzalez
- The Top Three Students:
- Alainna Vanskyhock - 3rd - Whataburger $15 Gift Card
- Kiana Gonzalez - 2nd - $50 toward their trip cost
- Riley Corbin - 1st - $100 toward their trip cost
- The Top Class is A CAPPELLA (who raised $124.55 per student) wins a Chick-Fil-A party!
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A Note From Our Volunteer Coordinator, April Neill
Bell is hosting round one of the All-State competition this year on 9-24. We appreciate your support in donating refreshments for this day, as we support the kids and judges for this all-day event.
THANK YOU to everyone who has signed up to bring items already. There are still slots available. Sign up HERE. Please have your donations in the choir room by WEDNESDAY, 9-21.
Bell is hosting round one of the All-State competition this year on 9-24. We appreciate your support in donating refreshments for this day, as we support the kids and judges for this all-day event.
THANK YOU to everyone who has signed up to bring items already. There are still slots available. Sign up HERE. Please have your donations in the choir room by WEDNESDAY, 9-21.
ALL-STATE NEWS
Here is the week you’ve been waiting for – where all your hard work pays off! Take care of your voice this week. Get lots of rest, drink lots of water, and study your music at all times -- even in your sleep ;) and of course, don’t miss these important dates:
Here is the week you’ve been waiting for – where all your hard work pays off! Take care of your voice this week. Get lots of rest, drink lots of water, and study your music at all times -- even in your sleep ;) and of course, don’t miss these important dates:
- All-State Rehearsal - Tuesday 9/20, 4-5pm
- Cuts Released - Wednesday 9/21, 4-5pm
- Cuts Party - Thursday 9/22, 4-6pm (bring a dessert to share)
- District Audition @ BHS! - Saturday 9/24
- AM Basses and Altos – 6:45 AM call at BHS (that is NOT a typo)
- PM Tenors and Sopranos – 11:30 AM call at BHS
WINNER WINNER ICE CREAM DINNER!
The House of Bach is the winner this Six Weeks.
If you are in the House of Bach, come to the choir room on Monday right after school for your Ice Cream Party!
CURRENT HOUSE STANDINGS
The House of Bach is the winner this Six Weeks.
If you are in the House of Bach, come to the choir room on Monday right after school for your Ice Cream Party!
CURRENT HOUSE STANDINGS
- Handel - 68
- Price - 73
- Tchaikovsky - 79
- Bach - 82
Wanna earn points for your house?
There are lots of great opportunities this week.
There are lots of great opportunities this week.
- Bring in some donations by WEDNESDAY
- HELP US as we set up on Friday after school
- HELP US as we tear down on Saturday after auditions
- Be on time to your Choir Council meeting
- Attend the All-State Rehearsals
THIS WEEK
- Congratulations to LOGAN OSBORN who will sing the National Anthem at the Football game tonight, Friday, September 16
- CHOIR SWAG on sale - Now thru Friday 9/30
- House of Bach ICE CREAM PARTY - Monday 9/19, 4-4:30pm in the choir room
- Choir Officer Meeting - Tuesday 9/20, 8:15am
- All-State Rehearsal - Tuesday 9/20, 4-5pm in the choir room
- TEAMS - Wednesday 9/21
- All-State CUTS Released - Wednesday 9/21, 4-5pm in the choir room
- All-State CUTS Party - Thursday 9/15, 4-6pm in the choir room
- Bell System Performs at the PEP Rally - Friday 9/23, 10:02-10:37am
- HELP WANTED Set-Up for All-State District Auditions - Friday 9/23, 4-5pm (meet in the choir room after school for instructions)
- ALL-STATE Round One - Saturday, September 24 - we are hosting this District Round of the Competition! HELP NEEDED!
Important Upcoming Events
- JV Choirs & Combined Men After-School Rehearsal - Monday, September 26, 4-5pm
- Fall Concert - Thursday, September 29, 7pm (call time 5:45)
CHOIR FAMILY PICS!
9 September 2022 ~ Newsletter
A Note From April Neill, Our Volunteer Coordinator
We need your help! Bell is hosting round one of the All-State competition this year on 9/24/22. We appreciate your support in donating refreshments for this day, as we support the kids and judges for this all-day event.
Please sign up to donate items via Charms here. If you have questions or need assistance using Charms, please let us know.
Thank you in advance for your support of our kids and the choir program. We couldn't do it without the help of our families!
We need your help! Bell is hosting round one of the All-State competition this year on 9/24/22. We appreciate your support in donating refreshments for this day, as we support the kids and judges for this all-day event.
Please sign up to donate items via Charms here. If you have questions or need assistance using Charms, please let us know.
Thank you in advance for your support of our kids and the choir program. We couldn't do it without the help of our families!
FUNDRAISING NEWS
Only 5 days left to go for our fundraiser - 99Pledges! We are so close to reaching our goal. Click the link below to see how it’s going!
https://app.99pledges.com/fund/ldbellchoi/
Who will win these fabulous PRIZES?
Only 5 days left to go for our fundraiser - 99Pledges! We are so close to reaching our goal. Click the link below to see how it’s going!
https://app.99pledges.com/fund/ldbellchoi/
Who will win these fabulous PRIZES?
- The Top Three Donors win Reserved Seating at our Fall and Winter Concerts! (Fully transferable)
- The Top Three Students win: 3rd - Whataburger $15 Gift Card; 2nd - $50 toward their trip cost; 1st - $100 toward their trip cost!
- The Top Class (most money raised per student) wins a Chick-Fil-A party!
ALL-STATE NEWS
Students are working hard on this incredible music! Here is what’s coming next:
Students are working hard on this incredible music! Here is what’s coming next:
- Sing-Off #2 Due - Tuesday 9/13
- Master Class for those who pass both Sing-Offs - Thursday 9/15, 4-5pm
- Cuts Party - Thursday 9/22, 4-6pm (bring a dessert to share)
- District Audition @ BHS! - Saturday 9/24
- AM Basses and Altos – 6:45 AM call at BHS (that is NOT a typo)
- PM Tenors and Sopranos – 11:30 AM call at BHS
CURRENT HOUSE STANDINGS
- Handel - 47
- Price - 46
- Tchaikovsky - 50
- Bach - 55
NEXT WEEK
- Choir Officer Meeting - Tuesday 9/13, 8:15am
- All-State Rehearsals - Tuesday 9/13 and Thursday 9/15, 4-5pm in the choir room
- 99Pledges Fundraiser ENDS - Wednesday 9/14
- SRF Test #2 - JV Classes - Opens on Tuesday 9/13, DUE on Thursday 9/15
- CHOIR SWAG goes on sale - Thursday 9/15
- Last Day of the 6-Weeks - Friday 9/16
Upcoming Events
- JV Choirs & Combined Men After-School Rehearsal - Monday, September 26, 4-5pm
- Fall Concert - Thursday, September 29, 7pm (call time 5:45)
- Pyramid Concert - Tuesday, October 11, 6pm (details coming soon)
- ALL-STATE Round One - Saturday, September 24 - we are hosting this District Round of the Competition! HELP NEEDED! See message above from our Volunteer Coordinator, April Neill
BIG THANKS
Did you know that Thrift For Good is our biggest contributor right now? Many thanks to them for their support!! Go check them out at https://thrift4good.com/ Your next big find could be waiting for you :)
Did you know that Thrift For Good is our biggest contributor right now? Many thanks to them for their support!! Go check them out at https://thrift4good.com/ Your next big find could be waiting for you :)
CHOIR FAM PICS!
