Welcome back, everyone! Auditions for this year's Mustang Singers, an auditioned group of 6th, 7th and 8th grade singers, will take place in the month of August (in class). More information coming soon! 

Thank you to the Mustang Singers who were present for rehearsal today, 3/12. Much was discussed including the rehearsal expectations, rehearsal schedule, and Big Shanty details. Next week many items will be distributed including all of the above plus Big Shanty maps, permission slips, and instructions to make sure you are signed up for Mustang Singers reminders throughout Remind. Here are some of the details:

Mustang Singers, Spring 2018
BIG SHANTY CONCERT PREP
 
Rehearsal Schedule:

• Monday, March 12th: 4:20-5:30pm
• Monday, March 19th: 4:20-5:30pm
• Monday, March 26th: 4:20-5:30pm
• Monday, April 2nd: NO REHEARSAL (Spring Break- BE PRACTICING!)
• Monday, April 9th: 4:20-5:30pm
• Monday, April 16th: NO REHEARSAL (Milestones)
• Friday, April 20th: 4:20-6:30pm FINAL REHEARSAL (Snacks provided-this is a longer rehearsal)
• *Saturday, April 21st: Big Shanty Festival, Downtown Kennesaw, DEPOT STAGE, 2:15pm Call time/warm-up, 3-3:30pm show (See map)

 
Attire: 
Blue jeans or shorts, black mustang singers shirt, any shoes

Inclement Weather:
 * In the event of inclement weather, we will not perform. We will reschedule a small performance for our friends and family in that event. Please make sure you are signed up to receive Remind texts for Mustang Singers. In the event of cancelation, a text will be sent to the group, and the Mustang Singers blog page will be updated to reflect cancelation.
 
Repertoire: ​

• Flashlight
• Count On Me
• See You Again
• Photograph
• Wake Me Up
• Hallelujah

Rehearsal Excpectations:

• We will be rehearsing weekly on Mondays (mostly) from 4:20-5:30pm in the chorus room.
• Exceptional behavior during rehearsals is expected.
• Students may bring and enjoy an after-school snack before rehearsal begins.
• Parents will be responsible for transportation, and please pick up your student promptly at 5:30pm.
• Mustang Singers will wear a Mustang Singers t-shirt, and for Big Shanty Festival, blue jeans/shorts will be worn with any shoes.
• Students will have access to some rehearsal tracks online, and they should be practicing at home regularly.
• Please the rehearsal schedule above leading up to our concert.
• Mustang Singers are expected to be at all rehearsals, but we understand when emergencies happen. Please notify the director when at all possible, and please try to limit absences to two (2) for the year. 

Remind:
Directions to sign up for Remind texts are below. 

• Text the code @b6g8g to the phone number 81010

Permission Slips:
Permission slips will be distributed at rehearsal on 3/19. See below for additional important info. 

Mustang Singers, your first rehearsal was awesome! You all sound great together!

Reminders:

• Forms and shirt orders due by no later than Nov. 6th (6th grade, keep in mind you are out that day, so get them in early!)
• Practice with rehearsal tracks early and often! Make sure you practice the correct part (alto or soprano)
• Be ready to sing A Winter Wish by next rehearsal!
• Begin listening to/practicing: A Winter Wish, Somewhere in my Memory, Jingle Bell Rock, Winter Wonderland

Congratulations to the new Mustang Singers! Our first rehearsal will be MONDAY Oct. 23rd from 4:20pm-5:30pm in the chorus room. You will get to know the new members of our ensemble and receive a tentative schedule. See you there! 

Auditions for this year's Mustang Singers will be the first week of September. Students must be in chorus to audition, and auditions will be during class time. Rehearsal schedules will be available shortly. The group rehearses most Mondays from 4:20-5:30pm. 

I'm looking forward to hearing this year's group! Break a leg at auditions!

Thank you to the Mustang Singers who were present for rehearsal yesterday, 3/20. Much was discussed including the rehearsal expectations, rehearsal schedule, and Big Shanty details. Many items were distributed including all of the above plus Big Shanty maps, permission slips, and instructions to make sure you are signed up for Mustang Singers reminders throughout Remind. Here are the details again:

Mustang Singers, Spring 2017
BIG SHANTY CONCERT PREP
 
Rehearsal Schedule:

• Monday, March 20th: 4:20-5:30pm
• Monday, March 27th: 4:20-5:30pm
• Monday, April 3rd: NO REHEARSAL (Spring Break- BE PRACTICING!)
• Monday, April 10th: 4:20-5:30pm
• Monday, April 17th: 4:20-5:30pm
• Friday, April 21st: 4:20-6pm FINAL REHEARSAL
• *Saturday, April 22nd: Big Shanty Festival, Downtown Kennesaw, DEPOT STAGE, 2:15pm Call time/warm-up, 3-3:30pm show (See map)
• Friday, April 28th: 3rd Period MUSTANG SINGERS PIZZA PARTY TBD

 
Attire:
Blue jeans or shorts, black mustang singers shirt, any shoes

Inclement Weather:
 * In the event of inclement weather, we will not perform. We will reschedule a small performance for our friends and family in that event. Please make sure you are signed up to receive Remind texts for Mustang Singers. In the event of cancelation, a text will be sent to the group, and the Mustang Singers blog page will be updated to reflect cancelation.
 
Repertoire: 

• Safe and Sound
• I Want You Back/ABC
• Flashlight
• Count On Me
• Photograph
• Can't Stop the Feeling
• One Call Away

Rehearsal Excpectations:

• We will be rehearsing weekly on Mondays (mostly) from 4:20-5:30pm in the chorus room.
• Exceptional behavior during rehearsals is expected.
• Students may bring and enjoy an after-school snack before rehearsal begins.
• Parents will be responsible for transportation, and please pick up your student promptly at 5:30pm.
• Mustang Singers will wear a Mustang Singers t-shirt, and for Big Shanty Festival, blue jeans will be worn with any shoes.
• Students will have access to some rehearsal tracks online, and they should be practicing at home regularly.
• Please find attached the rehearsal schedule leading up to our concert.
• Mustang Singers are expected to be at all rehearsals, but we understand when emergencies happen. Please notify the director when at all possible, and please try to limit absences to two (2) for the year. 

Permission Slips:
Permission slips were distributed at rehearsal. See Ms. Hemmings if you need another. See below for additional important info. 

Congrats to those Mustang Singers chosen to participate in the Black History Month Program Project. Please try your very best to be at all rehearsals, as there are not that many!

I am embedding videos below that you can listen to to begin familiarizing yourself with the music as I create something tangible to look at. 

Small group singers on "A Change is Gon' Come", we will determine who sings what verse at our next rehearsal (Feb. 6th) , so come prepared to claim the one you want!

Everyone else in the large group, spend time listening to "Maybe God is Trying to Tell You Something". We stop at the 2 minutes 45 seconds mark. If you are interested in the solo, spend lots of time listening!


REHEARSAL SCHEDULE: 
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Monday, January 30th: 4:20-5:30pm
Monday, February 6th: 4:20-5:30pm
Monday, February 13th: 4:20-5:30pm
Tuesday, February 14th: 4:20-6pm
Monday, February 20th: NO REHEARSAL
Monday, February 27th: 4:20-6pm
Wednesday, March 1st: Dress Rehearsal/ TIME TBD
Thursday, March 2nd: PERFORMANCE/ TIME TBD

A link to the Sam Cooke lyrics video is below. The protest views expressed in the video are not necessarily those of the CCSD or Ms. Hemmings, but this video is a helpful tool because of the superimposed lyrics. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEBlaMOmKV4

Maybe God is Trying to Tell You Something Excerpt Lyrics:

Excerpt:

Yes, yes, yes, yes, Lord, yes
Oh, yes, my soul, my soul says yes

If I were you, I would say yes, speak, Lord. Speak to me.
Oh, Speak, Lord. Won't you speak to me?
I was so blind, I was so lost until you spoke to me
Oh, speak, Lord. Speak, Lord. And hear my mind,
Oh, with your word, heal my soul
Oh, speak, Lord. Speak to me. Speak, my Lord.
I love you, Lord. Save my soul

Can't sleep at night and you wonder why
Maybe God is trying to tell you something
Crying all night long, something's gone wrong
Maybe God is trying to tell you something

Oh, you can't sleep at night and you sure wonder why
Maybe god is trying to tell you something

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Mustang Singers, here is a link to your practice tracks for the Winter Concert Series. Please also review the dates for ALL of the rehearsals and performances. Routinely missing rehearsals and missing performances will be grounds for dismissal from the group. Please respect our time, and make sure you put these dates on your calendar. Please also pay close attention to pick up times after rehearsal. Students are routinely being picked up 30-45 minutes after rehearsals have ended, and this can not continue. That being said, I am very excited about our next project, and you really rocked the Halloween concerts. Thank you! MUSTANG SINGERS ROCK!
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Mustang Singers Winter 2016
HOLIDAY CONCERTS

Monday, November 7th: 4:20-5:30pm
 
Monday, November 14th: NO REHEARSAL (7th/8th Grd Honor Chorus)
 
Monday, November 21st: NO REHEARSAL (Thanksgiving Break)
 
Monday, November 28th: 4:20-5:30pm
 
Monday, December 5th: 4:20-5:30pm
 
FRIDAY, December 9th: 4:20-6pm (SPECIAL REHEARSAL)
 
SATURDAY, December 10th: Christmas at Piedmont Concert/11am Call Time, 12pm Concert 
 
Monday, December 12th: 4:20-5:30pm
 
Tuesday, December 13th: Holiday 7th and 8th Grade Chorus Concert at PMMS (Featuring the Mustang Singers at 7:30pm) 6:30pm Call Time (for 6th Grd)
 
Monday, December 19th: 4:20-6pm (MUSTANG SINGERS HOLIDAY KARAOKE PARTY!
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