October Choir Newsletter

So many of you joined us at The Lone Girl on October 8th. It was a blast reconnecting with many of you, watching students and teachers make music and to witness the generosity of our arts-loving community. Special thanks to all of you who volunteered your time, especially our organizers, FORMATA board members, Angie Addison, Maggie Ziegler, Joni Nygard AND Kathy Bartling and the Freinds of Waunakee Performing Arts.

WE RAISED OVER $7000!!!

If you didn't get a chance, you can still donate to the Grand Piano Fundraiser here.

We are excited to host Doug Brown from Music Education Resources for a presentation called "How Music Plays a Role in College Admissions for Music and Non-Music Majors" on THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2 @ 7pm in the Waunakee High School PAC. Mr. Brown brings with him a wealth of knowledge on how students can stand out to colleges and universities by highlighting their music involvement and the opportunities they experience here in Waunakee. Mr. Brown will dive deep into not just HOW music education in Waunakee prepares them for life after high school, but also WHY. Please join us for this exciting and meaningful discussion!

All families are members of the Waunakee FORMATA (Family Organization for Music and Theater Arts) by your student’s participation in our music programs. You can help support FORMATA through your financial as well as volunteer support.

Families that are able are encouraged to consider a donation of $25 per student for the 2023-24 School year. FORMATA assists with so much including helping to fund solo & ensemble festival, field trips, guest artists and collaborations, honors ensemble participation, scholarships, instruments and equipment. Our students' experience depends on the generosity of FORMATA and any and all donations are appreciated. Click below for more information

2023-24 FORMATA Donation Classmunity Campaign

We have many events this year that require support from our music and drama families. Please take a moment to click on this google form and mark your willingness to help with one or two events. THANK YOU!

VOLUNTEER FORM

THE FORMATA ANNUAL FRUIT SALE is now on!

Check out the list of delicious fresh fruit, cheese, nuts and meats. These items are of very high quality and arrive just in time for holiday gift giving.

This year's sale is running from now until November 12th online at the FORMATA Fruit Sale Website. Check out the list of delicious fresh fruit, cheese, nuts and meats. These items are of very high quality and arrive just in time for holiday gift giving. Send the link to friends, neighbors, family members...anyone who loves great eats.

BE SURE TO HAVE CUSTOMERS INCLUDE YOUR STUDENT'S NAME AND ENSEMBLE IN THE LAST TWO FIELDS OF THE ORDER FORM SO THEY GET CREDIT FOR THEIR CLASS TOTAL!

Mark Your Calendars! Fruit pick-up will be at 905 Bethel Circle on FRIDAY DECEMBER 8 from 11am - 7 pm.

If so, please email mollypetroff@waunakee.k12.wi.us or call 608-849-2100 ext. 2803

If you can sew a hem, I'll send a dress or two home to you! Nothing fancy as it will be on stage. We don't want any folks tripping!

Robe fittings - no experience necessary, but a volunteer background check on file is compulsory. THANK YOU!

Members will be fitted with choir robes in late October. Please be aware that anything visible under the hem of the robe should be black. Students must wear black slacks or skirts, socks and shoes. DO NOT wear sweat pants. Footwear should surround the heel and allow for quick and quiet movement on stage. DO NOT wear flip flops or high heels shoes.

Members have the choice of two options.

1) Black dresses have been fitted and should be at home. Footwear should be black, it should surround the heel and allow for quick and quiet movement on stage. DO NOT wear flip flops or high heels shoes.

2) Please provide a black button down dress shirt or blouse with sleeves, black dress pants (no yoga pants, leggings or jeans please) Please wear black shoes and black socks.

The Badger Choir Festival will take place at the new Hamel Music Centre on the UW-Madison campus on Saturday, October 21st. We are excited to have two students participating for the day singing under the direction of Dr. Mariana Farah (UW-Madison Choral studies). The public is welcome to listen to the concert at 7:00 pm!

Good Luck Corinne Kittell and Angela Zhang!

Josie Petroff (Senior) and Megan Grindel (Sophmore) were both selected into the Alto 2 section for the WSMA Honors Treble Choir this year. They will be singing with nearly 100 other Sopranos and Altos from all around our State at the beautiful Overture Center. The concert will be Thursday, October 26 at 8 pm in conjunction with the Wisconsin State Music Conference.

Any 9-11 grade choir students are encouraged to sign up for an audition for next year's ensembles. Registration will be open from November 1-December 2. Look for more information on the WSMA website

Email: mollypetroff@waunakee.k12.wi.us
Phone: 608-849-2100