EDISON HS CHOIRS:
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Night on Broadway - Program & Recordings!
PROGRAM with choral group numbers can be found HERE
Solos, Duets, and Small Group performances can be found on our YouTube Channel under "Night on Broadway 2022" Playlist! HERE
Solos, Duets, and Small Group performances can be found on our YouTube Channel under "Night on Broadway 2022" Playlist! HERE
2022-2023 Choir Rosters
I am extremely excited for next year and the abundance of talent in the Edison Choirs. Every choir is going to be a blast to work with this year and I can't wait to see how you all grow to be a new team and make beautiful music! Please trust your director to make the best decisions for the group. If you'd like to talk through your audition, please send me an e-mail and we can set up a time to talk through my decision-making process. Many thanks!
Rosters can be found HERE.
**If your name is not on a list, please let me know ASAP, so I can correct this mistake!**
Mrs. Cooper
Rosters can be found HERE.
**If your name is not on a list, please let me know ASAP, so I can correct this mistake!**
Mrs. Cooper
Winter Light - Edison Choir Winter Concert
Thursday, December 2nd @ 7pm - Virtual Concert Program HERE
Recordings can be found on our YouTube Channel HERE
Recordings can be found on our YouTube Channel HERE
Tell The Story - Edison Choirs Fall Concert
Thursday, October 14th @ 6:30pm - Virtual Concert Program HERE
Recordings can be found on our YouTube Channel HERE
Recordings can be found on our YouTube Channel HERE
2021 Fall Newsletter
Click the link HERE to access our 2021 Fall Newsletter!
2021 Virtual TAG DAY!
Due to the nature of our current COVID situation, we decided to move our largest fundraiser of the year ONLINE! Thank you for supporting our amazing choir students in this new year. Use the link below or QR code (left) to access our fundraiser page for our Snap!Raise Campaign. Every dollar helps! Thank you for your continued support!
www.snap-raise.com/v2/fundraisers/edison-high-school-choir-2021#/
www.snap-raise.com/v2/fundraisers/edison-high-school-choir-2021#/
Night on Broadway 2021!
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Thursday, May 20th 7pm - "Edison High School Choirs" YouTube Channel This program is FREE to all audiences, but we would GLADLY accept any donations to our program for a strong start to the 2021-2022 school year! Donation information is listed below. Join us on the “Edison High School Choirs” YouTube Channel for the show premiere and share FAR and WIDE! These students deserve a large audience 😊 Students are invited to attend the concert IN PERSON to celebrate their achievements together in the Auditorium. All social distancing guidelines and mitigations strategies will be upheld. |
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Donations: On behalf of the Edison Choral Guild, we appreciate your support of the Edison High School Choirs during this virtual choral season! We want to begin the year strong and support our students in the 2021-2022 school year. Should you wish to make a donation toward the Edison Choir Program, please use the following options: PayPal - Username: @EdisonChoirs Venmo: @Edison-ChoralGuild Mail - Check/Cash: Edison High School c/o Choral Director 5801 Franconia Rd. Alexandria, VA 22310 THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATION! |
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Disney Coffee House Program
Innovation, Ingenuity & Impact - Vuelie from Frozen
Ava Regehr - Reflection from Mulan
Haytham Hlioui, Sean Smith, & Alessandro Spigolon – I’ll Make a Man Out of You from Mulan
Jaleah Brownlee – Remember Me from Coco
Siona Shishak – He’s a Tramp from Lady and The Tramp
Porter Bertman – All is Found from Frozen 2
Maya Pattison – God Help the Outcasts from The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Uma Karunakaran – How Far I’ll Go from Moana
Blaine Adefris– Wondering from High School Musical, The Musical, The Series
Zoe Fowler – Unforgettable by Nat King Cole (Finding Dory)
Emma Devlin – When There Was Me and You from High School Musical
Jayden Brown – Disney Medley
Joanna Madamba – Into the Unknown from Frozen 2
Intuition & Incandescence: “When Will My Life Begin” from Tangled
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Thursday, December 10th - 7pm YouTubeJoin us this Thursday, December 10th at 7pm on our "Edison High School Choirs" YouTube page for our Winter Showcase: Gifts of Humanity.
YouTube Link HERE. Donate to the Edison Choirs!On behalf of the Edison Choral Guild, we appreciate your support of the Edison High School Choirs during this virtual choral season! Donations will be used primarily to fund our March and June virtual concert production editing. These are very costly productions, but we desire to bring top quality programs to our community. Should you wish to make a donation toward the Edison Choir Program, please use the following options:
PayPal - Username: @EdisonChoirs Venmo: @Edison-ChoralGuild Mail - Check/Cash: Edison High School c/o Choral Director 5801 Franconia Rd. Alexandria, VA 22310 THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATION! |
EDISON ALUMNI!
We would love to have you join us for this singing opportunity during our Virtual Winter Showcase!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS for the show on December 10th at 7pm - on "Edison High School Choirs" YouTube Channel!
Please email Ms. Cooper at ahcooper@fcps.edu if you are interested in joining in this exciting opportunity! We can't wait to collaborate with you!
We would love to have you join us for this singing opportunity during our Virtual Winter Showcase!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS for the show on December 10th at 7pm - on "Edison High School Choirs" YouTube Channel!
Please email Ms. Cooper at ahcooper@fcps.edu if you are interested in joining in this exciting opportunity! We can't wait to collaborate with you!
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Night on Broadway 2020 Reimagined
Link to join: Click HERE |
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Program of Events - May 29, 2020
Night on Broadway Reimagined & Choir Banquet
Follow along with our program for this evening! SO glad you will be joining us virtually for this show!
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Come out to see Edison's Pyramid Concert Tomorrow, January 23, 2020,
at 6:30pm in the Main Gym! |
You don't want to miss Edison's Got Talent!
THIS FRIDAY!! Tickets are $5 at the door!!!! |
Our newest singer, Brooks, joined us for our Choral Guild Meeting last night!
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Please join us for a fabulous evening of music
at our Winter Concert on Thursday, December 5, 2019, from 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
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Save the Date for Edison High School Choirs' Restaurant Night at
Kingstowne Panera on Wednesday, December 18th, 4pm - 8pm!!!! |
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Come out and support Edison Theatre Company’s production of “The Laramie Project.”
The play deals with the aftermath of the murder of Mathew Shepard that took place in 1998. The show is set in Laramie, Wyoming and is comprised of transcribed interviews with the residents of Laramie that were completed by members of the Tectonic Theater Project. Don't miss this powerful theater experience. Parents - there's strong language and content, so be mindful. #EraseHate#TheatreChangesLives Tickets on sale now: https://www.etix.com/tick…/v/15633/thomas-edison-high-school |
District Chorus Auditions - TODAY!!!
Break a leg to everyone auditioning for District Choir today, November 9th, at Mount Vernon High School!!!!!
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Meet Edison Choir's newest Bass!!!!!
Sending out many congratulations to Anna and Michael Cooper who welcomed their
baby boy, Curtis "Brooks" Cooper
last night, October 2nd, at 11:33 p.m.! This healthy boy was 8lbs, 6oz and 22 inches long! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!
Sending out many congratulations to Anna and Michael Cooper who welcomed their
baby boy, Curtis "Brooks" Cooper
last night, October 2nd, at 11:33 p.m.! This healthy boy was 8lbs, 6oz and 22 inches long! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!
2019-2020 Choir Board & Class Presidents
Congratulations to our 2019-2020 Choir Board:
President - Sophia Pelekasis
Vice President - Socrates Rosimo
Historians - Ashlyn San Miguel & Lauren Whalen
Librarians - Emma Devlin & Taylor Thiebeau
Class Presidents:
Innovation - Brandon Maranon
Ingenuity - Isabelle Anderson
Intuition - Josh Zinn
Incandescence - Renae Washington
Impact - Henry Fedowitz
President - Sophia Pelekasis
Vice President - Socrates Rosimo
Historians - Ashlyn San Miguel & Lauren Whalen
Librarians - Emma Devlin & Taylor Thiebeau
Class Presidents:
Innovation - Brandon Maranon
Ingenuity - Isabelle Anderson
Intuition - Josh Zinn
Incandescence - Renae Washington
Impact - Henry Fedowitz
Rodgers & Hammerstein
ON THE SILVER SCREEN
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!
October 4th @ 7:00 p.m., and October 5th @ 3:00 p.m. - ONLY $5!!!
Check out INNOVATION's second rehearsal of a classic, Oklahoma!
October 4th @ 7:00 p.m., and October 5th @ 3:00 p.m. - ONLY $5!!!
Check out INNOVATION's second rehearsal of a classic, Oklahoma!
First Choral Guild Meeting of the School Year!
All parents are encouraged to attend our first Choral Guild Meeting of the year next Tuesday, 9/17/2019, at 7:00 p.m., in the Edison High School Choir Room. We will discuss Fall and Winter events, finances, the Spring trip to New York City, and you will have the opportunity to meet Mrs. Cooper's Fall Co-Director, Ms. Frederick. Please e-mail president@ehschorus.com or ahcooper@fcps.edu with any questions!!
Music Tag Day Drivers Needed
Our largest fundraiser of the year is THIS SATURDAY – September 7th. It is expected that all students will participate – if they can’t due to a prior commitment, they MUST fill out the “Chorus Event Conflict Form” on ehschorus.com under the Forms tab. The choir students will divide into teams and enter the Edison Community asking for donations for the choral department at Edison HS. Last year, we raised over $7,000 and we expect to do the same. With an increase in students, we will need additional DRIVERS for this event. Please consider giving of your time and energy to support our program. We will need a total of 18 morning drivers (8:30am-1pm) and ideally 7 afternoon drivers (1:30-3:30pm)! If you cannot drive, please consider donating breakfast or lunch items. Breakfast and a pizza lunch will be provided to all participating students and parents! SIGN-UP TO HELP HERE: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c48aeab2ca6fa7-tagday1
NEW Choir Merchandise
Edison Choir Merchandise Link: https://www.customink.com/fundraising/edison-choir-apparel-store
1. CamelBak Choir Waterbottles - NEW
2. Edison Choir Classics (T-shirts, Tank, Sweatshirts)
3. Edison Choir Fun & Fancy Items (NEW unique items)
4. Edison Choir Embroidery (Jackets, Quarter Zip Sweatshirts, NEW PJ pants!)
LAST DAY TO ORDER: Sunday, September 22nd
Delivery will be approximately October 7th
1. CamelBak Choir Waterbottles - NEW
2. Edison Choir Classics (T-shirts, Tank, Sweatshirts)
3. Edison Choir Fun & Fancy Items (NEW unique items)
4. Edison Choir Embroidery (Jackets, Quarter Zip Sweatshirts, NEW PJ pants!)
LAST DAY TO ORDER: Sunday, September 22nd
Delivery will be approximately October 7th
Honor Choir Audition Information - Seniors
"Information and audition materials can be found HERE or under the "Choirs" tab above!
Welcome Back Choir Picnic!
Tuesday, 8/20/2019, at 5:00pm!
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Edison Choirs 2019-2020
I am extremely excited for next year and the abundance of talent in our department. Every choir is going to be a blast to work with this year and I can't wait to see how you all grow to be a new team and make beautiful music! Please trust your director to make the best decisions for the group. If you'd like to talk through your audition, please send me an e-mail and we can set up a time to talk through my decision making process. Many thanks!
Visit the Auditions: EHS Chorus Auditions Page HERE
**If your name is not on a list, please let me know ASAP, so I can correct this mistake!**
Visit the Auditions: EHS Chorus Auditions Page HERE
**If your name is not on a list, please let me know ASAP, so I can correct this mistake!**
Edison's Got Talent Results
Thank you to all who auditioned for Edison's Got Talent. Please see the list of acts for this year's show HERE. Note the mandatory meeting and rehearsal times on 6/4 & 6/5.
Edison's Got Talent Auditions
Use this link to sign up for an audition slot:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080E4AA5AB2BA1FA7-2019
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080E4AA5AB2BA1FA7-2019
2019-2020 Choir Auditions
Click HERE for more information!
District X Choir Audition Results
Congratulations to all who auditioned on Saturday! You represented Edison HS very well- I am proud of you for your preparations. Well done! Click HERE to be directed to the District X Choir page.
Info Video
If you are new to choir or want a refresher- this video will give you all the information you need about choir at Edison HS! Parents are encouraged to watch : )
Welcome to the 2018-2019 Year in Choir!
Browse our website for updated information including the Conflict Form & Choir Calendar!
Edison's Got Talent Acts
Thank you for all who auditioned for Edison's Got Talent. These acts listed HERE will be performing on Friday. Please read the rehearsal schedule carefully : ) Thanks! Mrs. Cooper
Edison's Got Talent Auditions!
It is that time again! We are holding auditions for Edison's Got Talent on Tuesday, May 29th and Wednesday, May 30th - visit our sign-up genius to claim your audition spot or see Mrs. Cooper in F119 with questions!
www.SignUpGenius.com/go/5080E4AA5AB2BA1FA7-edisons1
SHOW date is: Friday, June 8th at 7pm
Mandatory rehearsal for all acts is Thursday, June 7th from 3-6pm
www.SignUpGenius.com/go/5080E4AA5AB2BA1FA7-edisons1
SHOW date is: Friday, June 8th at 7pm
Mandatory rehearsal for all acts is Thursday, June 7th from 3-6pm
Night on Broadway- TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW!
$5 for students (Twain, Edison, or otherwise) with a valid school ID!
$8 in advance by e-mailing tickets@ehschorus.com
$10 at the door!
$8 in advance by e-mailing tickets@ehschorus.com
$10 at the door!
Night on Broadway Solo Acts
Click HERE for the solo list.
Choir Placements!
Thank you for all who prepared the placement selection and sight-reading! I am truly looking forward to next year and the beautiful music we will make as the Edison Chorus. Incandescence (Treble's only) and Impact (Basso only) will combined throughout the year to form our intermediate mixed choir, Intuition! You rock!
2018-2019 Edison Choirs
Mrs. Cooper
2018-2019 Edison Choirs
Mrs. Cooper
Night on Broadway Solo Sign-ups (Within a choral selection)
Access the link through your fcpssschools account. Mark ALL solos you are interested in! Due Friday 4/20 at 3pm.
https://goo.gl/forms/8XMeiSJhrUJ5Ectb2
https://goo.gl/forms/8XMeiSJhrUJ5Ectb2
Senior Song Voting- Closes Friday 4/20 at 3pm
Seniors ONLY: Sign into your fcpsschools account to vote for your top three songs: https://goo.gl/forms/k1X4FUVpq5RJ9J9P2
Fast Pass Ticket Set-up
Click on this link to create an account and link your tickets & reserve your Fast Passes:
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/fastpass-plus/
Tickets with #s will be handed out during class on Thursday (Innovation, Ingenuity & Intuition)
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/fastpass-plus/
Tickets with #s will be handed out during class on Thursday (Innovation, Ingenuity & Intuition)
Disney Information Video
2018-2019 Choir Placement Info & Music
Go to Auditions - EHS Chorus - (or click HERE) for music and information regarding choir placements for next school year! ALL students must prepare "Simple Gifts" and sing in class on April 9 (Red Day) OR April 10 (Blue Day)!
VOTE FOR YOUR CHOICE!
On Friday of our trip we have our clinic with Dr. Phillips HS in the morning and our Disney Sings workshop in the evening. Between these two events (1:30-8:30pm), we can visit either Epcot or Animal Kingdom. VOTE!
Voting closes at 3pm on Friday, April 6th!
LINK BELOW:
https://goo.gl/forms/OhZc55s6jRRpCtzD2
Voting closes at 3pm on Friday, April 6th!
LINK BELOW:
https://goo.gl/forms/OhZc55s6jRRpCtzD2
Disney Trip Expectations, Itinerary & Forms
Download this PDF: This packet includes our trip expectations, itinerary & required forms! All students will receive this packet on Tuesday or Wednesday this week. ALL FORMS DUE MONDAY 4/9.
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Medical Authorization Form- Disney Trip
Visit this link for the form: Due Friday, April 6th- http://www.vapg.com/assets/fcpc-med-authorization-form.pdf
** Physician Signature Needed **
** Physician Signature Needed **
Updates: Recordings & Photo Gallery
We have added some exciting videos from our Pyramid Concert to our Recordings page HERE and added a few photos to our Photo Gallery HERE! Check it out!
Cinderella Update
Due to One Act productions this Thursday & Friday, we are moving callbacks to Tuesday, February 13th from 3:15-5:30pm. Click HERE for the additional music to be sung at callbacks. We will review on Tuesday and hear different groupings/pairs as well as cold reads of scenes from the show. The full cast list will be posted on Wednesday, February 14th. Thanks for your flexibility! Mr. Walker & Mrs. Cooper
Cinderella Callbacks
Thank you to all who auditioned! Final cast list will be posted by Friday, February 9th. Callback list is posted here.
Pyramid Concert Help Needed
We need YOUR help for our Edison Pyramid Concert on 1/24. Sign up on our Sign-upGenius here: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c48aeab2ca6fa7-ehspyramid
Make-up Point Opportunies
As 2nd Quarter comes to an end - if you missed a rehearsal or concert please complete the Make-up Point Opportunity assignments posted HERE. Excused absences can receive max 100% - Unexcused absences can receive max 80%.
Cinderella- Audition Music
Audition materials can be found HERE or under the "Musical" Tab
All- Virginia Information
Click HERE to access the tracks for All-Virignia Choir. Commitment forms are due to Mrs. Cooper by Wednesday, January 31st. No late commitment forms will be accepted.
Have YOU dreamed about singing with the Edison Choirs?? Now is your chance!
FOR OUR FINAL SONG SELECTION, WE ARE INVITING ANY PARENTS, GUARDIANS, TEACHERS, ALUMNI OR EDISON MUSIC FACULTY TO JOIN US FOR THE SINGING OF HANDEL’S “HALLELUJAH CHORUS” FROM THE MESSIAH. IF YOU HAVE SUNG THIS PIECE BEFORE OR WOULD LIKE THE CHALLENGE, WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN US ON STAGE FOR OUR LAST NUMBER.
**Music score and learning tracks are available HERE
**Music score and learning tracks are available HERE
District X Choir Results
Congrats to all 34 students who made District X Choir this year! Very proud of everyone who auditioned! Click HERE.
District Audition Tracks Posted
Please visit vcdadistrict10.wordpress.com or click HERE to access the District X Choir Tracks. FORMS ARE DUE 10/27.
NEW "Choir Wear" Available!
Online Orders Due: LAST DAY TO ORDER IS- Friday, Oct. 6th! Order below:
http://www.achieveathletics.com/catView.cfm?catid2=130&catid=92
http://www.achieveathletics.com/catView.cfm?catid2=130&catid=92
Inception roster is posted
Visit our Inception page HERE for the 2017 Roster! It was a tough decision- thanks to all who auditioned!
2017 District choir tracks
District X Choir Audition Tracks can be found at this website: https://vcdadistrict10.wordpress.com/districtchorus/!
2017-2018 Inception callback list posted!
Visit the Inception page or click HERE for the callback list. All singers are expected to be at callbacks at 6:45am on Monday 9/25 in the choir room. Look forward to seeing you there! Congrats to all for a great round of auditions!
2017 Inception voting
The link for Inception Officer Voting is posted on the Inception A capella page HERE. You MUST vote before 8am on Wednesday 6/14- NO EXCEPTIONS.
Edison's Got Talent Acts posted
Visit the EGT page HERE for the full list of acts selected. One person from each act must attend our mandatory meeting on Friday 6/2 from 3:10-3:30pm in the choir room. Congratulations to all who audition- it's an impressive bunch!
Edison's Got Talent Information
Please visit our Edison's Got Talent page HERE for more information. Use the sign-up genius posted to choose your audition time. Please also read the information carefully prior to your audition and come with the COMPLETED audition form/contract. Thank you!
Mrs. Cooper
Mrs. Cooper
2017-2018 Choir Rosters
Thank you to all of you who auditioned for the 2017-2018 Edison Choirs. I am beyond excited for our next year together and was VERY impressed by the auditions I heard. For additional feedback, please don't hesitate to arrange a meeting with me. Additionally, section leaders, please see me early next week to confirm your acceptance of the leadership role you've been given for next year. CONGRATULATIONS to all!
**Important: If your name does NOT appear on the list, please let me know ASAP at ahrobinson@fcps.edu
Class lists can be found HERE.
**Important: If your name does NOT appear on the list, please let me know ASAP at ahrobinson@fcps.edu
Class lists can be found HERE.
CHOIR FOR A DAY- PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We are in need of parent chaperones and support (including baking yummy desserts!!) Sign-up using our sign-up genius below to claim your change to help:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c044ea5ad2aabfe3-2017
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c044ea5ad2aabfe3-2017
Inception Tracks
Tracks for "Take Me to Church" and "The Bottom of the River" are on the Inception page.
Inception Acapella Roster
Roster is posted on the "Inception Acapella" side bar page. Congratulations to all!!
Edison's Got Talent Acts Posted
Good Afternoon folks- The list of acts for Edison's Got Talent is here!
Edison's Got Talent
Hi folks, please visit our Edison's Got Talent page HERE. Make sure to download BOTH the EGT Information Form and the Audition Information & Commitment form. You need to bring your commitment form with you when you audition. Good luck to all! Looking forward to seeing all the talent at EHS!
NEW: Folks- it looks like we are officially out of audition spots on the Sign-up Genius. If you are still interested in auditioning- e-mail Ms. Robinson at ahrobinson@fcps.edu. We will find you a time slot!
Light of a Clear Blue Morning
Thank you to all who auditioned- the results are posted here.
Edison Drama- SHOW THIS WEEKEND!
Attention Edison Choirs & Friends- come support the Edison Drama department and their performance of Once on This Island THIS weekend. Thursday 4/21, Friday 4/22, & Saturday 4/23- 7pm! $10 at the door (cash or check). Hope to see you there!
District Choral Assessment Recordings
Click HERE to listen to Edison Choirs District Choral Assessment Recordings. VERY proud of all the groups for performing at the superior level and for hosting many other schools with a helping hand!
The scoring scale is as follows:
I = Superior
II = Excellent
III - Good
IV - Fair
V - Poor
Innovation
3 Performance Scores: I, I, I
Sight-Singing Score: I
Overall Score: I
Ingenuity
3 Performance Scores: I, I, I
Sight-Singing Score: I
Overall Score: I
Impact & Incandescence
3 Performance Scores: I, I, I
Sight-Singing Score: II
Overall Score: I
The scoring scale is as follows:
I = Superior
II = Excellent
III - Good
IV - Fair
V - Poor
Innovation
3 Performance Scores: I, I, I
Sight-Singing Score: I
Overall Score: I
Ingenuity
3 Performance Scores: I, I, I
Sight-Singing Score: I
Overall Score: I
Impact & Incandescence
3 Performance Scores: I, I, I
Sight-Singing Score: II
Overall Score: I
2016-2017 Class Lists are posted here.
Thank you to all of you who auditioned for the 2016-2017 Edison Choirs. I am beyond excited for our next year together and was VERY impressed by the auditions I heard. For additional feedback, please don't hesitate to arrange a meeting with me. Additionally, section leaders, please see me early next week to confirm your acceptance of the leadership role you've been given for next year. CONGRATULATIONS to all!
**Important: If your name does NOT appear on the list, please let me know ASAP at ahrobinson@fcps.edu
**Important: If your name does NOT appear on the list, please let me know ASAP at ahrobinson@fcps.edu
2016 Pyramid Concert- inclemet weather update
All Fairfax County public schools will be closed today, Thursday, January 21, 2016. Due to this closing, the pyramid concert will be cancelled for tonight. We will discuss the possibility of a future date. Stay posted and enjoy your day off!
Edison Pyramid Concert- January 21st! The Choral Guild is in need of YOUR help. Please sign up for a volunteer slot to help assist in this wonderful, event!
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c044ea5ad2aabfe3-20165
NIGHT ON BROADWAY!! Come support the EHS Choirs for their first performance of the year!!
Ledo's Pizza Fundraiser- Tuesday, October 20th
Come out THIS Tuesday to support the fundraising efforts of the Choral Guild.
Night on Broadway Solo Cast List is posted here.
Thank you all for a wonderful round of auditions for this years Night on Broadway. It is shaping up to be a fabulous set list. If your name is listed with a ** please come see Ms. Robinson for some additional coaching.
2015 Honors Choir Results
Congratulations to Emily Wylie for being selected to represent Edison High School Choir at Virginia Honors Choir.
The slide show that was shown at Edison's Got Talent 2015 can be viewed here.
Visit the parent-sponsored Facebook page for many more photos of EGT and all our concerts. Search for "Edison High School Choirs."
Edison's Got Talent 2015!!
Don't miss the annual school-wide talent show this Friday, June 5 at 7 pm in the Edison auditorium. Tickets are $5 if purchased in advance and $8 at the door. To purchase in advance, email your name and the number of tickets needed to tickets@ehschorus.com. To volunteer to help with the show, click here.
Parents and Students, for information and forms for Graduation 2015, click here.
Parents, for information about the Spring Concert schedule and costumes, click here.
Parents, for information about the Spring Concert schedule and costumes, click here.
Edison's Got Talent 2015 Audition results are posted here.
Edison's Got Talent 2015!!
Edison's Got Talent is the all-Edison talent show produced by the choral department. Any Edison student can audition. Click here for forms and information, and sign up at lunch May 11-13 for auditions on May 18-20. Don't miss the show on Friday, June 5!
Choir Lists for 2015-2016
Thank you to all those who auditioned and who came for callbacks. Choirs for next year can be found here.
Call-Backs for 2015-2016
Please click here to see the list and download audition materials.
April Events with Edison Choirs
Australian Musical Exchange - Wednesday, April 8, 2015 - 7 pm in the auditorium
Edison's advanced choirs, Innovation and Ingenuity, will join Edison's advanced band and orchestra in a musical exchange with the band, choir, and orchestra of Perth College and Aquinas College of Mt. Lawley, Western Australia. All are welcome to come for this evening of international exchange and music. Information for choir families about call times and other details can be found here.
April 9 – Pyramid Concert – All EHS Choirs - 7 pm in the Edison Gym
Students from Edison HS, Twain MS, Bush Hill ES, Rose Hill ES, Franconia ES, Mount Eagle ES, Clermont ES, and Cameron ES unite for our annual concert. Call time and other details for EHS choir families can be found here.
Edison's advanced choirs, Innovation and Ingenuity, will join Edison's advanced band and orchestra in a musical exchange with the band, choir, and orchestra of Perth College and Aquinas College of Mt. Lawley, Western Australia. All are welcome to come for this evening of international exchange and music. Information for choir families about call times and other details can be found here.
April 9 – Pyramid Concert – All EHS Choirs - 7 pm in the Edison Gym
Students from Edison HS, Twain MS, Bush Hill ES, Rose Hill ES, Franconia ES, Mount Eagle ES, Clermont ES, and Cameron ES unite for our annual concert. Call time and other details for EHS choir families can be found here.
District Performance Assessment Scores!
Congratulations to all of our choirs on their outstanding performances this weekend at the District Choral Performance Assessment! I will post recordings as soon as they are available.
The scoring scale is as follows:
I = Superior
II = Excellent
III - Good
IV - Fair
V - Poor
Incandescence (Intermediate Women)
3 Performance Scores: II, II, II
Sight-Singing Score: II
Overall Score: II
Ingenuity
3 Performance Scores: I, II, I
Sight-Singing Score: I
Overall Score: I
Innovation
3 Performance Scores: I, II, I
Sight-Singing Score: II
Overall Score: I
Impact (Intermediate Men)
As a first year ensemble, this group sang for comments rather than scores. They sang very well and received very favorable comments.
The scoring scale is as follows:
I = Superior
II = Excellent
III - Good
IV - Fair
V - Poor
Incandescence (Intermediate Women)
3 Performance Scores: II, II, II
Sight-Singing Score: II
Overall Score: II
Ingenuity
3 Performance Scores: I, II, I
Sight-Singing Score: I
Overall Score: I
Innovation
3 Performance Scores: I, II, I
Sight-Singing Score: II
Overall Score: I
Impact (Intermediate Men)
As a first year ensemble, this group sang for comments rather than scores. They sang very well and received very favorable comments.
District Performance Assessment information forms are available here.
Choir-For-A-Day - Saturday, February 21 has been canceled due to FCPS closures.
All-Virginia Chorus Audition Results
Congratulations to Emily Wylie (Soprano 2, Mixed Chorus) and Talia Carter (Alto 2, Mixed Chorus) who were selected for the 2015 All-Virginia Chorus.
District X Chorus Concert
Twenty-three of our Edison chorus students are participating in District Chorus this weekend. You can enjoy the beautiful music they are presenting on Saturday, February 14 at 1:10 pm at TC Williams High School.
Choral Guild Meeting Tuesday, February 10
Parents, join us in the choir room at 7 pm to learn more about the choral program and how you can help.
zpizza Fundraiser Wednesday, February 11
Save the date - Wednesday, February 11 - and spread the word! Come out and help all your friends in the choir department. There are so many options to choose from at zpizza. You can help out by ordering a pizza online, calling in your order, or picking it up raw and taking it home to bake it.For the best gluten free, little sugar, low sodium, totally organic and freshest ingredient pizzas come to zpizza and order your dinner for hump day or freeze a take -n- bake pizza and save it for the weekend. No long lines, no long waiting, just grab and go and support the choral department while you're at it. Click on the link to see the flyer.
Director Kimberly Dawson
Mrs. Dawson is delighted to be directing the choral program at Edison. She can be reached at kmdawson@fcps.edu.
District Chorus
Come hear auditioned students from Edison and other area schools perform in the All-District Chorus concert on Saturday afternoon, February 14 at T.C. Williams High School. Time TBA.
District X Chorus Members - Click here for all the latest info including practice tracks and rehearsal changes.
District X Chorus Members - Click here for all the latest info including practice tracks and rehearsal changes.
To our students and parents - Update January 8
Dear Parents and Students
I have been hearing from a number of you this morning and have been working on the best solution to the loss of our class time and dress rehearsal today. I know this has been a challenging and disappointing week as we lost our rehearsals during and after school today, our after school rehearsal on Tuesday, and lost Eagle time and had shortened classes yesterday.
In consultation with the administration and other staff, I have decided that we will move forward and present Night on Broadway tomorrow evening. Rescheduling the performance would be difficult with our very full school calendar, our need to move forward and be prepared for District Performance Assessment, and many other reasons. To make up for some of the time we have lost, we will have rehearsal immediately after school tomorrow. Our new schedule is as follows:
Friday, January 9
2:30 pm – Rehearsal in auditorium
6:00 pm – Pizza dinner provided by EHS Choral Guild
6:30 pm – Final warm-up and rehearsal of “For Good” with Mrs. Henderson
7:00 pm – Night on Broadway Performance
Many of our students have worked very hard for the past 6 weeks preparing for this show. We have a wonderful group of students and I am very proud and honored to be associated with them – with you! I know that we all wish we had more time to prepare, but this is a great opportunity for us to pull together and triumph in the face of adversity. We are all learning important life lessons about perseverance and doing our best with what we have that will help us as we face future professional and educational challenges.
Students, please take advantage of the rehearsal audio and video that has been posted on www.ehschorus.com for the past month. Do everything you can to be personally prepared for your performance tomorrow. Come to rehearsal on time and in costume tomorrow after school and be prepared to be very focused and quiet. I appreciate you and I know together we can do this!
Kimberly Dawson
Acting Choral Director
Thomas A. Edison High School
I have been hearing from a number of you this morning and have been working on the best solution to the loss of our class time and dress rehearsal today. I know this has been a challenging and disappointing week as we lost our rehearsals during and after school today, our after school rehearsal on Tuesday, and lost Eagle time and had shortened classes yesterday.
In consultation with the administration and other staff, I have decided that we will move forward and present Night on Broadway tomorrow evening. Rescheduling the performance would be difficult with our very full school calendar, our need to move forward and be prepared for District Performance Assessment, and many other reasons. To make up for some of the time we have lost, we will have rehearsal immediately after school tomorrow. Our new schedule is as follows:
Friday, January 9
2:30 pm – Rehearsal in auditorium
6:00 pm – Pizza dinner provided by EHS Choral Guild
6:30 pm – Final warm-up and rehearsal of “For Good” with Mrs. Henderson
7:00 pm – Night on Broadway Performance
Many of our students have worked very hard for the past 6 weeks preparing for this show. We have a wonderful group of students and I am very proud and honored to be associated with them – with you! I know that we all wish we had more time to prepare, but this is a great opportunity for us to pull together and triumph in the face of adversity. We are all learning important life lessons about perseverance and doing our best with what we have that will help us as we face future professional and educational challenges.
Students, please take advantage of the rehearsal audio and video that has been posted on www.ehschorus.com for the past month. Do everything you can to be personally prepared for your performance tomorrow. Come to rehearsal on time and in costume tomorrow after school and be prepared to be very focused and quiet. I appreciate you and I know together we can do this!
Kimberly Dawson
Acting Choral Director
Thomas A. Edison High School
Schedule and Costume Updates - Posted January 6
Due to the cancelation of our after school rehearsal today and the shortened class periods tomorrow, the dress rehearsal on Thursday, January 8 will now run from 2:30 to 6:00 pm. (The rehearsal was previously scheduled to end at 5:00 pm.)
Rehearsals remaining:
Wednesday, January 7 - 2:30-4:00 pm - All solos and small ensembles
Thursday, January 8 - 2:30-6:00 pm - ALL STUDENTS IN ALL CHOIRS - MANDATORY REHEARSAL
Friday, January 9 - Call time 5:30. Be in costume and in the theatre at 5:30. Show begins at 7 pm.
Costume update - "For Good" - The closing number. Wear jeans and black T-shirt - chorus T-shirt from this year or last year if you have one.
Rehearsals remaining:
Wednesday, January 7 - 2:30-4:00 pm - All solos and small ensembles
Thursday, January 8 - 2:30-6:00 pm - ALL STUDENTS IN ALL CHOIRS - MANDATORY REHEARSAL
Friday, January 9 - Call time 5:30. Be in costume and in the theatre at 5:30. Show begins at 7 pm.
Costume update - "For Good" - The closing number. Wear jeans and black T-shirt - chorus T-shirt from this year or last year if you have one.
Night On Broadway Final Song List
Please click here for the final list of solos and small groups for Night on Broadway 2015. Please note that students/acts who are not adequately prepared for the dress rehearsals the week of January 5 will be withdrawn from the program.
Students and parents: Please scroll down through this page because there are many important announcements for December and check back often!
Night on Broadway Rehearsal Schedule
With the extra "Holiday Celebration" performances and rehearsals and the 2-week winter break, every Night on Broadway rehearsal is critical. As always, and absence excuse request form must be completed for every missed rehearsal and performance. Forms for Night on Broadway rehearsals must be completed prior to Winter Break. Click here for form.
Dress Rehearsals and Performance Times Are as Follows:
Monday, January 5 - 2:30-4:00 - Innovation and Ingenuity (Advanced Mixed and Women)
Tuesday, January 6 - 2:30-4:00 - Impact and Incandescence (Intermediate Men and Women)
Wednesday, January 7 - 2:30-5:00 - Solos and Small Ensembles
Thursday, January 8 - 2:30-5:00 - All choir numbers - All choir members are required to attend
Friday, January 9 – Call time mandatory for all choirs 5:30pm
Dress Rehearsals and Performance Times Are as Follows:
Monday, January 5 - 2:30-4:00 - Innovation and Ingenuity (Advanced Mixed and Women)
Tuesday, January 6 - 2:30-4:00 - Impact and Incandescence (Intermediate Men and Women)
Wednesday, January 7 - 2:30-5:00 - Solos and Small Ensembles
Thursday, January 8 - 2:30-5:00 - All choir numbers - All choir members are required to attend
Friday, January 9 – Call time mandatory for all choirs 5:30pm
December Performances
“A Holiday Celebration” - Concert Information
Wednesday and Thursday, 12/17 and 12/18 @ 7:00 pm
Only advanced chorus students perform (Ingenuity & Innovation)
Please join us as we open the doors to our community to enjoy an evening of winter holiday cheer presented by the EHS Band, Orchestra, Chorus, and Drama students. The concert begins at 7:00 pm. This is a ticketed event.The price is $3 per person.
Monday, 12/15 @ 2:30 – 4:00 - Combined rehearsal for “A Holiday Celebration” – Innovation and Ingenuity students must attend.
Tuesday, 12/16 @ 2:30 – no later than 4 pm - Combined rehearsal for “A Holiday Celebration” – Innovation students must attend.
Wednesday, 12/17 - Call time 5:45, concert at 7:00
Thursday, 12/18 - Call time 5:45, concert at 7:00
Concert dress for Ingenuity is black choir uniform dress with sash.
Concert dress for Innovation is holiday colors/winter gear. Think scarves, sweaters. We can use our Santa hats.
Saturday, 12/6 @ 8:45 - 10:15 am
Caroling at Bush Hill Presbyterian Day School – Only open to about 15 chorus members. We will be singing Christmas carols for pre-schoolers. Wear Christmas colors; Santa hats will be provided, or you can bring your own. Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from the event.
Saturday, 12/13 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Caroling for the 17th Annual Operation Lifesaver Santa Train – Open to all interested singers. The permission form is required and is due December 5, 2014. 10399 Premier Court, Burke, VA 22015
We need plenty of parent volunteers who can drive our students to the train station in Burke, VA. If you are available, please sign up at here and fill out the driver’s form on the back side of the permission form. The drive takes about an hour each way.
Innovation Performance - Dec. 9 @ 12:45 – 2:45 pm
Caroling in a private performance for adults with disabilities at MVLE in Springfield, VA (7405 Boston Blvd., Springfield, VA 22153)
This performance is required for members of Innovation, as it takes place during their scheduled class time (and a little bit after school). Students will need to wear their casual chorus uniforms (polo and jeans) for this performance – please wear these clothes to school, as we will not have time to change into them before we leave. We will leave school at 12:45 and return around 2:45 pm. Parents, click here to volunteer to drive.
Wednesday and Thursday, 12/17 and 12/18 @ 7:00 pm
Only advanced chorus students perform (Ingenuity & Innovation)
Please join us as we open the doors to our community to enjoy an evening of winter holiday cheer presented by the EHS Band, Orchestra, Chorus, and Drama students. The concert begins at 7:00 pm. This is a ticketed event.The price is $3 per person.
Monday, 12/15 @ 2:30 – 4:00 - Combined rehearsal for “A Holiday Celebration” – Innovation and Ingenuity students must attend.
Tuesday, 12/16 @ 2:30 – no later than 4 pm - Combined rehearsal for “A Holiday Celebration” – Innovation students must attend.
Wednesday, 12/17 - Call time 5:45, concert at 7:00
Thursday, 12/18 - Call time 5:45, concert at 7:00
Concert dress for Ingenuity is black choir uniform dress with sash.
Concert dress for Innovation is holiday colors/winter gear. Think scarves, sweaters. We can use our Santa hats.
Saturday, 12/6 @ 8:45 - 10:15 am
Caroling at Bush Hill Presbyterian Day School – Only open to about 15 chorus members. We will be singing Christmas carols for pre-schoolers. Wear Christmas colors; Santa hats will be provided, or you can bring your own. Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from the event.
Saturday, 12/13 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Caroling for the 17th Annual Operation Lifesaver Santa Train – Open to all interested singers. The permission form is required and is due December 5, 2014. 10399 Premier Court, Burke, VA 22015
We need plenty of parent volunteers who can drive our students to the train station in Burke, VA. If you are available, please sign up at here and fill out the driver’s form on the back side of the permission form. The drive takes about an hour each way.
Innovation Performance - Dec. 9 @ 12:45 – 2:45 pm
Caroling in a private performance for adults with disabilities at MVLE in Springfield, VA (7405 Boston Blvd., Springfield, VA 22153)
This performance is required for members of Innovation, as it takes place during their scheduled class time (and a little bit after school). Students will need to wear their casual chorus uniforms (polo and jeans) for this performance – please wear these clothes to school, as we will not have time to change into them before we leave. We will leave school at 12:45 and return around 2:45 pm. Parents, click here to volunteer to drive.
Night on Broadway Audition Results
Thank you to all the students who auditioned for Night on Broadway! There were 43 different acts and Mrs. Henderson with Mrs. Dawson had a difficult time selecting the relatively few numbers that will fit in the show. For results of the audition, please click here.
Chorus Night at the Silver Diner - 50/50 Raffle Winner (Posted 11/20)
Thanks to everyone who came out to support the choirs by eating at the Silver Diner on Wednesday night. Terrence Calamba was the owner of the winning ticket for the 50/50 raffle, and he and his family decided to donate the winnings right back to the Choral Guild. Thanks, Terrence!
Jacket Orders Due Thursday (Posted 11/11)
Don't forget to order your chorus jacket by this Thursday, 11/13! If you didn't get the ordering information via email, contact Mrs. Henderson at mahenderson@fcps.edu to request it.
District Honors Choir Audition Results (Posted 11/10)
Congratulations to 24 outstanding Edison High School chorus students, who were selected to sing in the All-District Honor Choir this year. To see a list of names of those selected, click here.
"I Sing Because I'm Happy"(Posted 10/22)
Join us for our first concert of the school year, "I Sing Because I'm Happy," on Tuesday, October 28th at 7:00 pm in the EHS auditorium. Admission is free. After the concert, the Choral Guild is hosting a reception with baked goods and cider for all of our singers and audience members to enjoy together. If you can help out with set-up, clean-up, merchandise sales, or donations of baked goods, cider, or crock pots, please sign-up here: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c044ea5ad2aabfe3-ehschorus1.
Guild Meeting (Posted 10/20)
All parents/guardians of chorus students are encouraged to attend our Choral Guild meeting on Tuesday, October 21st at 7:00 pm in the chorus room.
We will be talking about our upcoming concert, fundraising, and what to expect during Mrs. Henderson's maternity leave. We will also start getting organized for our annual Night on Broadway concert/fundraiser. We always need many volunteers to make our events successful, so please come see how you can get involved!
We will be talking about our upcoming concert, fundraising, and what to expect during Mrs. Henderson's maternity leave. We will also start getting organized for our annual Night on Broadway concert/fundraiser. We always need many volunteers to make our events successful, so please come see how you can get involved!
Don't Miss Hemming Day (Posted 10/1)
Hems will be marked during class on the following dates:
Impact and Innovation - Monday, Oct. 6
Incandescence and Ingenuity - Tuesday, Oct. 7
All students' dresses and tuxedo pants must be hemmed to the proper length. If your uniform from last year is too short, bring it in by Friday, 10/3 so that Mrs. H can have it ready for hemming day. If you purchased a new uniform this year, Mrs. H already has it ready. Every student who is having their hem marked MUST bring their concert shoes with them to class on hemming day - students who do not bring their concert shoes will have to find another way to get their uniform hemmed at their own expense.
Impact and Innovation - Monday, Oct. 6
Incandescence and Ingenuity - Tuesday, Oct. 7
All students' dresses and tuxedo pants must be hemmed to the proper length. If your uniform from last year is too short, bring it in by Friday, 10/3 so that Mrs. H can have it ready for hemming day. If you purchased a new uniform this year, Mrs. H already has it ready. Every student who is having their hem marked MUST bring their concert shoes with them to class on hemming day - students who do not bring their concert shoes will have to find another way to get their uniform hemmed at their own expense.
Ingenuity Retreat (Posted 10/1)
The photo gallery now holds a few pictures from this event, and even includes a recording of our first performance of the school year - the National Anthem at a home football game.
Tag Day Report (Posted 9/17)
Tag Day was a huge success! Our community proved to be very supportive again this year - on Saturday, 9/13, local community members welcomed our singing students to their doors, and collectively donated over $5,100.
Innovation Retreat (Posted 9/17)
Head over to the photo gallery to see some pictures from this fun event, held on Friday, September 12! As always, thanks to Mrs. Dawson for the great pictures (and Mrs. Wylie for the awesome food at our retreat!).
Choral Guild Meetings Scheduled (Posted 8/15)
The Choral Guild is the parent booster organization for our choirs. Our first meeting of the school year will be held on Tuesday, September 9th at 7:00 pm in the choir room. The Guild will hold about 6 meetings over the course of the school year to plan and prepare for chorus events and fundraisers. Attending the meetings is a great way to stay up-to-date on what’s going on in choir, get connected with other parents of chorus students, and help in the planning process for our events. Click here to see the 2014-2015 meeting schedule.
Welcome to 2014-2015 (Posted 8/13)
The school year is about to begin! There are some important dates to get on your calendar right away, and other things you might need to know, especially if you are new to EHS Choruses. Click here to read the full welcome letter.
Concert is up on YouTube! (Posted 6/2)
Our final concert, "A Day in the Life of a High School Student" was a huge success! If you want to view it on YouTube, go here.
A Day in the Life of a High School Student (Posted 5/22)
The final choir concert of the school year will be on Thursday, May 29th at 7:00 pm - admission is free. This concert covers math class, TOK, lunchtime, school dances, cliques and stereotypes, friendship, history class, and more. You're going to love it!
Edison's Got Talent Final List (Posted 5/16)
Thank you to everyone for trying out for the talent show! If you are on the final list, remember to attend the mandatory performer's meeting on Monday, May 19th at 2:25 in the chorus room.
Click here to see the list.
Click here to see the list.
The 2014-2015 Chorus Class Lists are Here! (Posted 4/23)
Exciting news - we will have FOUR choruses next year. Unless we don't in which case we will have three. But all signs point to FOUR, so that's what the lists show for now.
IMPORTANT: If your name does not appear on a list, I made a mistake - please contact me if I left you off!
DOUBLE IMPORTANT: If your name appears in bold and italics, you need to contact me to fix your schedule.
Click HERE to see the lists.
IMPORTANT: If your name does not appear on a list, I made a mistake - please contact me if I left you off!
DOUBLE IMPORTANT: If your name appears in bold and italics, you need to contact me to fix your schedule.
Click HERE to see the lists.
The 2014-2015 Chorus Call Back List (Posted 4/12)
**IMPORTANT NOTE: I am only asking the people I need to hear a second time to attend the call back. If your name is not on the list, it means I feel familiar enough with your voice and ability to place you in the appropriate chorus without hearing you again. Some people who are not on this list will still be placed in an advanced chorus.
If your name appears on the list, please learn "Cantate Domino" (music and recordings can be found here) and attend the Call Back for chorus on Monday, April 21st. Boys will sing from 6:30 - 7:05 pm, and girls will sing from 6:55 - 8:15 pm.
Please only attend the Call Back if you intend to sign up for chorus next year.
If you do not attend the Call Back, I will assume you are not interested in singing in an advanced chorus.
The list of people being called back can be viewed here.
If your name appears on the list, please learn "Cantate Domino" (music and recordings can be found here) and attend the Call Back for chorus on Monday, April 21st. Boys will sing from 6:30 - 7:05 pm, and girls will sing from 6:55 - 8:15 pm.
Please only attend the Call Back if you intend to sign up for chorus next year.
If you do not attend the Call Back, I will assume you are not interested in singing in an advanced chorus.
The list of people being called back can be viewed here.
This Week (Posted 4/7)
Tuesday night at 7:00 pm - Guild Meeting in the Chorus Room - we'll be doing nominations for next year's officers!
Thursday night at 7:00 pm - Choral Pyramid Concert in the Gym - we'll be singing with all the singers in our Pyramid from Twain MS, Clermont, Mt. Eagle, Franconia, Rose Hill, Bush Hill, and Cameron. Don't miss it!
Thursday night at 7:00 pm - Choral Pyramid Concert in the Gym - we'll be singing with all the singers in our Pyramid from Twain MS, Clermont, Mt. Eagle, Franconia, Rose Hill, Bush Hill, and Cameron. Don't miss it!
If we have a 2-hour delay on 3/26, you can drop luggage off in the chorus room at EITHER 7:00 - 7:15 am OR 9:00 – 9:15 am. Please come at whichever time works best for you.
Please make sure every piece of luggage is labeled (including pillows!). Also, remember to keep your medications in their original packaging – and then put them inside a Ziploc bag with your name on it.
Please make sure every piece of luggage is labeled (including pillows!). Also, remember to keep your medications in their original packaging – and then put them inside a Ziploc bag with your name on it.
DPA Scores are Here!! (Posted 3/15)
Congratulations to all of our choirs on their outstanding performances this weekend at the District Choral Performance Assessment! I will post recordings as soon as they are available.
The scoring scale is as follows:
I = Superior
II = Excellent
III - Good
IV - Fair
V - Poor
Festival Chorus
3 Performance Scores: II, II, II
Sight-Singing Score: I
Overall Score: II
Ingenuity
3 Performance Scores: I, II, II
Sight-Singing Score: II
Overall Score: II
Innovation
3 Performance Scores: I, I, I
Sight-Singing Score: I
Overall Score: I
The scoring scale is as follows:
I = Superior
II = Excellent
III - Good
IV - Fair
V - Poor
Festival Chorus
3 Performance Scores: II, II, II
Sight-Singing Score: I
Overall Score: II
Ingenuity
3 Performance Scores: I, II, II
Sight-Singing Score: II
Overall Score: II
Innovation
3 Performance Scores: I, I, I
Sight-Singing Score: I
Overall Score: I
New York/Boston Trip Payments and Meeting (Posted 2/25)
REMINDER: Final payments for the spring chorus trip are due in class this week - 2/27 for Impact students, 2/28 for Ingenuity and Innovation students. Email Mr. Kevin Riehle (treasurer@ehschorus.com) to use funds from your student's fundraising account managed by the choral guild. Email Mrs. Henderson (mahenderson@fcps.edu) to find out how much you owe.
MANDATORY PARENT/STUDENT CHORUS TRIP INFO MEETING: In order to prepare for the trip and to make sure everyone is on the same page, all students and at least one of their parents are required to attend our trip information and expectations meeting. It will be held in the auditorium 10 minutes after the end of our concert on Thursday, March 6th. Plan for the meeting to take about 40 minutes.
MANDATORY PARENT/STUDENT CHORUS TRIP INFO MEETING: In order to prepare for the trip and to make sure everyone is on the same page, all students and at least one of their parents are required to attend our trip information and expectations meeting. It will be held in the auditorium 10 minutes after the end of our concert on Thursday, March 6th. Plan for the meeting to take about 40 minutes.
All-Virginia Chorus Results are in! (Posted 2/8)
This state-wide chorus is very competitive - only 24 delegates from each district are selected for participation. Congratulations to the following students from Edison!
- McKenzie Sterner - Soprano 2 Delegate
- Erika Gallagher - Soprano 2 Delegate
- Jimy Portocarrero - Tenor 2 Delegate
- Caroline Caplen - Soprano 1 Alternate
Guild Meeting This Week (Posted 2/3)
All parents and guardians of our EHS chorus students are encouraged to attend our Choral Guild meeting on Tuesday evening. At each meeting, we approve the minutes of the prior meeting, but to save on time we don’t always read them aloud. If you would like to know what is in the minutes from our last meeting (Nov. 12th), please check them out here.
Will we be having Choir-For-A-Day? (Posted 1/23)
Many people are wondering whether the weather will cancel Choir-For-A-Day. If FCPS allows for regularly scheduled activities to take place, we WILL be having Choir-For-A-Day. Check fcps.edu to see if activities have been cancelled before you come to the school on Saturday morning.
Choir-For-A-Day is BACK! (Posted 12/31)
Choir-For-A-Day will be held on Saturday, January 25th from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. It is a one-day experience for chorus and non-chorus students at Edison High and 8th graders at our feeder middle schools. Students currently enrolled in the EHS chorus program participate in the day for free, while the cost to all other students is only $3.
At Choir-For-A-Day, you will get to spend the day getting to know what it’s like to be in choir at EHS. You will rehearse some great choral music, review basic music skills, play games, and get well fed. In order to participate fully, you’ll want to wear comfortable clothes and shoes you can run in! Lunch will be provided to all participants, and free t-shirts will be given to the first people to arrive until we run out.
EHS students can purchase a ticket in many ways - buy one from any current chorus student, buy one from Mrs. Henderson after school in the choral office, or buy one at lunch. Tickets will also be sold at the door for $5. 8th graders can obtain tickets from their chorus teachers, or buy one at the door.
At Choir-For-A-Day, you will get to spend the day getting to know what it’s like to be in choir at EHS. You will rehearse some great choral music, review basic music skills, play games, and get well fed. In order to participate fully, you’ll want to wear comfortable clothes and shoes you can run in! Lunch will be provided to all participants, and free t-shirts will be given to the first people to arrive until we run out.
EHS students can purchase a ticket in many ways - buy one from any current chorus student, buy one from Mrs. Henderson after school in the choral office, or buy one at lunch. Tickets will also be sold at the door for $5. 8th graders can obtain tickets from their chorus teachers, or buy one at the door.
Concert!! (Posted 12/16)
Come hear the sounds of winter at our concert "Winter Wonderland," Tuesday, December 17th at 7:00 pm. Admission is free, and there will be a reception with cider and cookies following the performance.
All-State Audition Information is Here (Posted 12/13)
If you are a junior or senior interested in auditioning for All-Virginia Chorus this year, head over here to get the information you need. The registration deadline is Friday, January 17th. To register, pay $15 (payable to EHS Chorus) and sign the commitment form.
December Dates (Posted 12/6)
Click here to see the information page on the chorus activities and concerts in December.
All-District Chorus Audition Results (Posted 11/11)
Once again, Edison will be well-represented at All-District Chorus, with EHS singers making up almost 17% of the choir members. Congratulations to the twenty-six EHS students who will be participating in this honor choir in February. Click here to see the list.
Choral Guild Meeting this Tuesday (Posted 11/11)
All parents/guardians of chorus students are encouraged to attend our EHSCG meeting at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, November 12. The meeting will be held in the chorus room.
All-District Auditions are this Saturday (Posted 11/4)
Practice, practice, practice! Auditions will be held this Saturday, and your exact audition time block is available here. In most cases, students will be assigned the audition block they requested. Click here for practice tracks. The accompaniment tracks (without the melody) were posted today, and that's what you'll use at your audition.
Get Tickets to our Night on Broadway (Posted 10/28)
Plan to join us on Thursday, Nov. 14th at 7:00 pm to enjoy an evening of show-stopping numbers from Broadway musicals along with a variety of delicious desserts! Students will start selling tickets on Wed., Nov. 5th. Purchase your ticket from a student and that student will earn part of the proceeds! If you'd like to order your tickets now, you can email tickets@ehschorus.com for sales information - be sure to indicate the name of a chorus student you'd like to benefit. Tickets are $8 in advance, and $10 at the door.
Night on Broadway Soloists and Small Groups Announced (Posted 10/18)
Congratulations to all who auditioned for the opportunity to perform as a soloist or in a small group at our first annual Night on Broadway. We had nearly 40 different acts audition, and 19 made the final cut.
The final list is posted HERE. If you are on the final list, you will need to schedule a conference with Mrs. Henderson (if you are in a group, your entire group must attend) by clicking HERE. Conferences are being held Monday, Wednesday, and Friday after school during Homecoming week.
The final list is posted HERE. If you are on the final list, you will need to schedule a conference with Mrs. Henderson (if you are in a group, your entire group must attend) by clicking HERE. Conferences are being held Monday, Wednesday, and Friday after school during Homecoming week.
Info Available for All-District Chorus Auditions Posted (10/9)
Students in Innovation and Ingenuity are expected to audition for this honor choir. Students in Impact are strongly encouraged to audition as well. Click here for more information.
Auditions for Night on Broadway are Coming Up (Posted 10/1)
All students in Innovation and Ingenuity are required to audition with a solo or small group number for our Night on Broadway. For more information on audition dates and to see the audition rubric, click here.
Retreat for Innovation and Ingenuity (Posted 9/12)
Members of our advanced choirs will attend a day-long retreat on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm. Permission forms can be found here.
Tag Day is Here! (Posted 9/6)
On Saturday, September 7th, our students will be heading out to area neighborhoods to solicit donations to the EHS choral program in our annual Tag Day Fundraiser. Students should meet in the choir room (come in through the side door), and then parent drivers will drive them to our different neighborhoods. Shifts are from 9:00 - 11:30, 12:00 - 2:30, and 2:30 - 5:00. A pizza lunch will be provided between 11:30 and 12:00. See you there!
Class Forms are Available (Posted 9/2)
All the forms you need are being sent home on the first day of class, but you can also access the forms on this website under the "Forms" section.
Proposed Amendments to the Choral Guild By-Laws (Posted 8/26)
Some amendments to the By-Laws for the choral boosters organization, the Edison High School Choral Guild, have been proposed, and will be voted on at our first Guild meeting of the school year, to be held Sept. 10. If you are interested in voting on this matter, please familiarize yourself with the By-Laws and the proposed changes by reading this document, and attend the meeting.
Sign-Up for Choir Today! (Posted 6/17)
Chorus at Edison is AWESOME, but you don't have to take my word for it...
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Announcing Our Choral Guild Officers (Posted 5/8)
The 2013-2014 Choral Guild officers have been elected!
President: Kimberly Dawson
Vice President: Wendy Lockard
Secretary: Beth Krause
Treasurer: Kevin Riehle
Parents, please join us at our last meeting of the year, scheduled for June 4th at 7:30 pm.
President: Kimberly Dawson
Vice President: Wendy Lockard
Secretary: Beth Krause
Treasurer: Kevin Riehle
Parents, please join us at our last meeting of the year, scheduled for June 4th at 7:30 pm.
The Wait Is Over - Class Lists Are Up (Posted 4/30)
Click here to see the class lists for 2013-2014. I'm excited for a great year with everyone who auditioned! If you don't see your name on any of the lists, please see Mrs. H as soon as you can - everyone should have been placed somewhere! If you can't download the pdf above, you can also go here.