Triple Threat Choir shooting Stars/Shinning Stars

2/12: last night we worked on "Happy" Below are lyrics and some of the movements

1/16 Mr Drew will be uploading some parts for y’all to learn while on break.  Keep checking the Video section of the app.  It will be labled with your class and part.

Shining Stars- lookout for Friendship song melody video.

Shooting Stars- practice melody for “Running Up that Hill

 “Running Up that Hill” Lyric video

https://youtu.be/l_b_X6n__pY?si=NHvzGsT1y7s9npw8

Karaoke version

https://youtu.be/UPd80vvFNtY?si=1oem39Xtwny8n3h9

Both groups- listen to link for “What Was I Made For”. Practice with karaoke track link below.

“What was I Made For?” Lyric video

https://youtu.be/dpnTd9Dx2OM?si=UqX6CRGImkG6dwmS

Karaoke version

https://youtu.be/f5dVe2PNXBw?si=Vv4zdBqV1BDzaAlv

Lyrics for Friendship Song

Sing of friendship

Shining golden treasure

Friendship is the key to love and joy.

12/15

Good evening actors, instrumentalist, dancers and singers! Tomorrow is the big day! 

I will be arriving around 11 to set up, set people will be there around 10. There’s so much to do to get ready for you and your show! I will not be checking emails after 7pm tonight.  I probably won’t have my phone on me most of the morning tomorrow.  Please read this carefully.  

Arrive at 1:30 through the side door.  If you are looking at the front windows of the Hickman building/cherry theatre (sculpture to your left) then you will drive around to the right and enter through that side door. Keep going straight to check in at the table.  I will be there at 1:20 (probably not sooner) to let you in.  

Once you have checked in, the backstage buddies will take you to a place you can set your things down and report to the stage. (no costumes for this part)

At 1:35 we will run the show with tech crew. There may be a lot of stopping. Please wait silently. This is super important to be quiet.  

After we run the show with Tech, we will take a short break and grab some food, Thanks to Chick-Fil-A for their donation and some friends who also donated money and Ms Sue who put it all together!   PARENTS: they will not have time to leave and come back, so we will take good care of them and feed them and keep them safe and having the best time! I do have some senior theatre students, not involved in this show, helping back stage.  

After our break we will either run the show again without tech, with tech (if they need it) or just scenes and dances.  (we’re going to be super flexible here) 

At 5:40 we will have everyone stop to get into costume.  

At 6:30 we will ask that everyone gather in the hallway for "preshow prep and costume care" this is where we make sure you have all the pieces you need and that your costume is in tip top shape.  We will also have a moment of prayer (if that makes you uneasy, you may have a moment of quiet on your own) Then we will do energy! just a vocal technique that helps us all focus on each other, listen and collaborate. We will teach you tomorrow if you don’t know how to do this. It’s super easy and fun.  

Once you are dressed you will be asked to hang out in the hall where we can see you and reach you easily.  (parents, the hall is guarded on both sides by double doors that will be closed and locked. We also have a volunteer stationed at the side in which you entered.  We ask that you do not see your actor/singer in costume until the show - just makes it more fun and magical!) 

at 7pm you will likely be called to "places" and it’s SHOWTIME! 

After the show, please hang up your costumes neatly.  Your parents can sign you out at the same table they signed you in. PARENTS: please send the same person to pickup performer as you did to drop off. 

MUSICIANS: you may leave at 3pm.  Please dress hoiday festive, your sunday best or all black.  Your choice! 

SUNDAY:  call time is 12:30.  I know some will be rushing in after church, just sign in and go directly to your costume.  

at 1:30 we will gather in the hall for pre-show prep. 

at 2pm you will likely be called to places.  

sometimes there is a "HOLD" OR "PLACES HOLD" that means that people are still being seated and we’re going to let them get settled before we turn the lights out in the audience.  It’s super important to be flexible, stay in a focused mindset of who your character is, and be silent. 

You all are ready for this!  be flexible, I already know of one slight change (which I think the cratchet family will like), but there is likely to be more.  Please use your creative thinking skills to find solutions to things that pop up.  If you have questions, ask your backstage buddy or the closest back stage buddy.  Remember, Ms Krista, Ms Jamie and myself need to be able to hear the tech crew and be constantly focused on that; it could cause a  mess up or even a series of mess ups to be pulled away even for just a moment.  

After the show sunday, there will be three bins, one for washable clothes, shoes and the third for non washable (like hats, cloaks, jackets). Please sort your costumes accordingly, lay out your costume bags on the couch in the food area and sign out at the same table you signed in. 

You’re all done! 

Eva and Alli will be backstage to help you and they have lots of experience. Alli expecially! 

Good better best.... you know the rest! 

12/1/23

Performances coming up: coffee JAM 7pm Saturday December 9th.  Please arrive 6:15 to warm up. Show starts at 7 and is free for parents, $5 for guests.  

December 16 and 17 Christmas Carol! Please arrive at 1:30, we will run the show and then you are dismissed until 5:30.  At 5:30 we will warm up, get costumes on and wait quietly for our cues.  Carolers sing twice during the show, but need to be on stage every time the townspeople cross. You will get a handout soon with that information.  

All your costume pieces are provided except socks and shoes.  Please wear black or brown slip on shoes and black or white knee high socks or hose. 

If you plan on performing at The Factory in Columbia on Nov. 11th, please let Ms. Sherry know ASAP. We will meet at The Building Block at 10:30 a.m. Please make sure you have a ride to the Factory as well.

COFFEE jam on October 22

Be there 5:00 for warm up

Doors open at 5:45 for parents and guests

Dress nice, but nothing specific 

10/10

Please rehearse Military Melody and your other songs as you have a performance October 22 here at the school 6pm and November 11 at the Factory of Columbia 12:00

October 22 : arrive 5:30

November 11: arrive 11:15 

6/

6

Taking a break for summer, but let me know what songs you want to do this fall.  Theme "integrity" Things like "love", "success/failure" and "pride" 

4/20: need yall to work on song!  here is a link to YOUR playlist "Shooting Stars"

Shooting Stars, I want a list of 3 songs each that sing about "growth" which would be a life journey or relationship journey,  OR about Forgiveness.  The question is, does forgiving help us grow into better humans?