Hello, Lightridge Chorus Families!
It’s the first day of August and school is starting soon! I hope everyone has had a restful summer break! Although we are weeks away from the first day, I wanted to send some information so you know what is to come! WELCOME to those who are new to the program and THANK YOU to those who continue to stay committed to it.
Below are some quick updates:
Seniors - please fill out the request for a Letter of Recommendation here! I’d love to write you one as you embark on the journey towards finding your next home after high school!
Students and Parents - we are headed to Disney for our “spring trip” that will be a “winter trip” this year in collaboration with band, orchestra, and theatre! We are excited for our first ever combined trip with the fine arts department. This trip will be from December 5th - December 8th down in Orlando, FL! We will have workshops and potentially perform in the Disney Candlelight Processional pending acceptance! This trip is not mandatory. Due to its’ fast approaching deadlines, the directors of all disciplines wanted to share this information prior to school starting! If you are interested, details can be found below!
Upcoming Communication -
Chorus Calendar
Final details are still to be discussed. We will have the set calendar to share the first two days of school!
Once the calendar is shared, families have one week to let Mrs. Rutan know of any known conflicts! Expectations and information regarding excused and unexcused absences will be shared in the syllabus on the first two days of school.m
Fall Retreats
Lightridge Singers will be attending and performing at JMU ChoralFest the weekend of Friday, September 12 - Saturday, September 13 in Harrisonburg, VA!
More details will be shared with students as we approach the first two days of school. Students in Lightridge Singers and Lightridge Chamber annually participate in a Fall Retreat with performance opportunities. Members of these ensembles are expected to attend Fall Retreat with rare exceptions.
Lightridge Chamber will be having their Fall Retreat at the Mountain Sheppard Adventure School on Friday, August 15 - Sunday, August 17 in Catawba, VA in preparation for our performance at the VMEA Conference! Details have been shared with those involved.
Materials, Uniforms, Course Fees, etc.
The course fee paid by families annually cover student’s materials needed for the year including [uniforms, music, garment bags, clinician fees, etc.].
Fees and links to pay them will be available the first two days of school! If there are any questions or concerns with these fees - do not hesitate to reach out at helai.rutan@lcps.org!
Best,
Helai Karim Rutan