August 20, 2013

Dear Choir Families:

Attached is the registration form for the Children and Youth Choirs for the 2013-2014 church year. A calendar of rehearsals and performances are also attached. Please fill out the registration form and bring it to our first meeting- Sunday, September 15at 10:10 AM. We will meet in the last room on the LEFT(Alcott Room) in the RE wing for rehearsals and meetings for choir.

If you cannot attend the meeting please let me know and I can get the necessary information to you. Please send the registration form to me via email or the mail. After several successful first year of singing together – I am excited about this upcoming year with some seasoned singers . I hope you will join us for new music and new friendships. Anyone is welcome and even if you are not ready to sing in the large services, come join us for rehearsals.

Please note that due to our growth in singers we will have two choirs available for Youth Singers. Please see where your child will best be served and if you have any questions let me know.

We will have a $5 folder fee for all choir singers, whichcoverssheet music costs for the year.

With a Song to Sing,

Melissa Williams
3215 Heidelberg Drive
Boulder, CO 80305

Two Youth Choirs –

Chalice Singers – ages Pre-K – 2nd grade.
We will meet once to twice a month between services at 10:10 to learn songs that reflect our UU value and heritage. We will learn healthy vocal production as well as train our musical ears and rhythmic bodies. We will sing once a semester with the Youth singers as well as by ourselves.

Youth Choir – ages 3rd Grade to – 8th grade
We meet three times a month between services at 10:10 AM. We sing songs in many different styles from pop to Broadway that reflect our UU values and heritage. We will sing twice a semester as well as sing with the Adult choir at BVUUF. We also have several opportunities to sing at UU concerts, coffee house nights and assisted living residencies. You are welcome anytime to drop in a sing a rehearsal with us. No one is required to perform...just come sing.

See detailed rehearsal schedule below….

2013-2014 BVUUF Youth and Chalice Choir Rehearsal and Singing Schedule

Sunday Rehearsals / Performances / Time and Place / Who is Called….
August 25 / 10:10 AM- PAULING ROOM / Youth Choir – who are singing in Denver 9/29 *
September 8 / 10:10 - ALCOTT / Youth Choir – who are singing in Denver 9/29
September 15 / 10:10 - ALCOTT / YOUTH - all ages - Parent Meeting
September 22 / 10:10 - ALCOTT / YOUTH CHOIR
- Ages 3rd and higher
September 29 / NO CHOIR – * In Denver for Standing on the Side of Love Service.
October 6 / 10:10 - ALCOTT / CHALCIE CHOIR
Ages pre-k to 2nd Grade – With Tracey
October 13 / 10:10 - ALCOTT / YOUTH CHOIR
- Ages 3rd and higher
October 20 ** / 10:10 - ALCOTT / INTERGENERATIONAL CHOIR – All youth choirs and anyone else young and old
October 27 / 10:10 - ALCOTT / YOUTH CHOIR
- Ages 3rd and higher
November 3 / 10:10 - ALCOTT / YOUTH CHOIR
- Ages 3rd and higher
November 10 / 10:10 – ALCOTT
12:15 – SANCTUARY with ADULT CHOIR / 10:10 –INTERGEN CHOIR /CHALICE CHOIR
12:15 – YOUTH CHOIR – Extra rehearsal for 11/24
November 17 / 10:10 – ALCOTT / Youth Choir and Adult Fellowship Choir
November 24 / 8:00 ARRIVE – Two Services…. / PERFORMANCE – YOUTH CHOIR with Adult Choir
December 1 / 10:10 - ALCOTT / INTERGENERATIONAL CHOIR – All youth choirs and anyone else young and old
December 8 / 10:10 - ALCOTT / YOUTH CHOIR
- Ages 3rd and higher
December 15 / 10:10 - ALCOTT / INTERGENERATIONAL CHOIR – All youth choirs and anyone else young and old
December 22 / 10:10 - ALCOTT / YOUTH CHOIR
- Ages 3rd and higher
December 24 / Two Intergen Services – We will perform at one? / PERFORMANCE – CHALICE/YOUTH CHOIR – INTERGEN CHOIR
December 29 / NO CHOIR !!! / See you in New Year !!!!

BVUUF Children's Choirs
Registration Form

2011-2012

To register your child (children) for the Children's Choirs,

please complete the information below.

Child’s Name ______

Child’s DOB ______Grade in School 2011 ______

Does your child play and instrument? ____ Instrument ? ______
How Long? ______
Has your child ever been in a choir? ______Where______

Parent’s Name(s) ______

Address ______
City ______Zip ______

Contact Phone ______

Email ______

During rehearsals where will you be if needed (i.e. fellowship hall, church grounds, home)______

Volunteer Opportunities

____ Assist during rehearsals if needed
____ Organize December holiday end of year party
____ On performance mornings organize parent helpers to be with children
between services

“We are pleased to participate in the children's choir outreach of this church.
We will honor our commitment by attending all weekly rehearsals and all scheduled singing services for the duration of the choir year. If an emergency or illness makes an absence unavoidable, we will notify the director immediately of our inability to participate that day."

Parent Signature ______
Singer’s Signature ______

Top of Form

Bottom of Form