From the Director - Vincennes Community School

Mark M. Snyder, Director
1545 S. Hart St. Rd.
Vincennes, IN
47591
Phone: 812-882-6249
Fax: 812-885-1431
snyderm@vcsc.k12.in.us
www.vcsc.k12.in.us/lincoln/choir
VCSC Fine Arts Division & Ader Auditorium:
812.882.2516
November 2012
Upcoming Events
Dec 9
Dec 17
Feb 8
April 26-28
LHS Choirs combined
with VU Choirs Holiday
Concert.
CMS Holiday Choir
Concert
Choir Soup Supper and
Silent Auction
LHS Spring Musical “The
Sound Of Music”
From the Director
As the Director of Choral Activities at Lincoln High School
and Clark Middle School, let me welcome you to one of this
school’s great ensembles. The choirs at Lincoln High School and
Clark Middle School have a tradition of excellence and pride. The
foremost goal of the Choirs is to provide each student with the
finest musical experience possible. I believe that in each student
there lies unlimited potential to achieve both individual and group
goals. It is the realization of these goals through positive
motivation that will insure the success of vocal music at Lincoln
High School and Clark Middle School.
Membership in a choral ensemble allows students to develop a
love for music that will offer an opportunity to enrich your own
musicianship as well as providing for social and personal growth
based on teamwork and professionalism. The choirs are well
known for their musicianship and for their contribution to the
community through music. This is in part due to the hard work
and enthusiasm of many talented and energetic students. It is
through this commitment and cooperation that we will continue
our tradition of choral excellence.
The coming year will prove to be an exciting one as the music
program takes on new challenges. I strongly encourage all parents
to become involved in the Choir Boosters organization. Your
active participation indicates to the choir members that you are
supporting their efforts to achieve their goals and ambitions.
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Lincoln High School Throws
The design captures the spirit of
Vincennes Lincoln High School with the
depiction of various school activities.
This beautiful throw was
designed by the Choir of
Vincennes Lincoln High
School and created by Hudson
& Company. It is 100%
cotton, Jacquard woven in the
U.S.A., preshrunk, color fast
and machine washable.
Measuring approximately 48 X
68 inches and fringed on all
four sides, it is beautiful,
practical, and affordable.
The design captures the spirit
of Vincennes Lincoln High
School with the depiction of
various school activities and the
school’s nickname, the Alices.
It’s a unique way to remind
students, faculty, alumni,
neighbors, and sponsors of their
affiliation with Vincennes Lincoln
High School and it’s sure to
become a treasured keepsake.
The throw is available in emerald
and natural at a cost of $30 each.
If you would like to have your
throw mailed to you please include
$5 per throw for shipping or they
may be picked up at the high
school. Payment must be included
with the order. Checks should
be made out to the Lincoln /
Clark Choir Boosters.
Please specify which choir
student should get credit for the
throw. They receive money in
their individual accounts for
sales projects.
Order form can be found on the
choir’s web site or throws can
be picked up at the music
office. Shirt Print Avenue has
throws available with special
and personal embroidery
LHS Spring Musical
On April 26-28, 2013, Lincoln High School will present The
Sound of Music. The final collaboration between Rodgers &
Hammerstein was destined to become the world's most beloved
musical. When a postulant proves too high-spirited for the religious life, she is
dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed naval Captain. Her growing
rapport with the youngsters, coupled with her generosity of spirit, gradually captures the heart of the stern
Captain, and they marry. Upon returning from their honeymoon they discover that Austria has been
invaded by the Nazis, who demand the Captain's immediate service in their navy. The family's narrow
escape over the mountains to Switzerland on the eve of World War II provides one of the most thrilling and
inspirational finales ever presented in the theatre. The motion picture version remains the most popular
movie musical of all time.
Auditions for principal roles will be Thursday, February 21, 2013. Audition information and materials will
be posted on the choir web site and on My Big Campus by January 3rd. Chorus audition information will be
posted there too. Check the choir web site and My Big Campus. Von Trapp children’s audition
information will be posted on the Choir web site by January 3rd.
Tech Volunteers Needed! We need parents, alumni, and friends help put this production on. We will have
a tech meeting on Monday, February 11, 2013 at 7:00 PM in the LHS Choir Room. We’ll be presenting the
set designs and other information about the upcoming production. We need lots of help and volunteers to
head up committees and be part of groups to work on the stage part of this production. We need help with
props, sets, sound, lighting, costumes, and publicity. Please contact Snyder as soon as possible if you are
interested in getting this production started!
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Choir Web Site
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and My Big Campus
The LHS Choir web site has been
up and running for several years
now. It contains a lot of
information about the choirs and
ongoing activities. Mr. Snyder
keeps it updated as much as
possible.
Some of the things you’ll find on
the web site are:
A very up-to-date calendar of
events that includes future
choir events and dates .
A copy of the choir’s Parent
Handbook that will answer a lot
of questions parents might have
about choir. The Choir’s Parent
Handbook was developed by
Mr. Snyder when we realized
that much information was not
getting home. This handbook is
kept updated and is available to
you at all times on the choir’s
web page and My Big Campus.
Patrons of the Choral Arts
Diamond
Fortner Pest Control / Jack Lucas
Roger & Sue Montgomery
Emerald
David & Jennifer Skinner
First United Methodist Church
Junod Painting
SHOTT Gemtron Corporation
Stephen & Erica Combs
Dr. William E. Johnson Memorial Fund
Gold
Fortner Pest Control
RCS Superstore, INC
Old National Bank
Joseph R. Gregg, DDS, MSD,
Some of the things that the
handbook covers are:
Goals of the department, the
Choir Booster Organization,
Fundraisers, Student Accounts,
Patrons & Sponsors, Summer
Choir Camps, Costumes,
Performances & Rehearsals,
Cancellations, Chaperone
Responsibilities, Choir Concert
Etiquette, Contest, Calendar of
Events, LHS Choir Web Page,
Phone Numbers and Email
Addresses, Private Lessons,
Auditions for next years choirs,
Letter Jackets, Senior
Scholarships, Musical Auditions,
What Parents can do to help, and
History of the VLHS Music
Department. If you would like a
copy of the Parent Handbook see
the choir web site, or on My Big
Campus.
Booster information and
fundraisers
Information about the Patron of
Orthodontist
Vincennes 40 and 8 INC
Veterans of Foreign War Post 1157
Dumes, Inc.
Beth Worland
Vincennes Welding Co., Inc.
Debbie & Eric Margerum
Ed & Brenda Cummings
Lawren K. Mills
Phil & Wendy Mangin
Charles & Ann Hedde
Bruce & Sharon Mallatt
Bauer Jewelers & Gemologists
Jackie Hert in Memory of Jack Hert
Norman & Dorothy Snyder
Mark & Jill Shields
Robert & Judy Williams
Gregory Parsley
the Choral Arts program
and donation form
Musical information: Tickets,
rehearsal schedule, patron
information, volunteer
help, and audition
information.
Forms: costumes, Solo &
Ensemble entry forms,
absence forms, scholarship
applications
My Big Campus is a
collaborative learning
platform that provides access
to resources and people that
make learning engaging, fun,
and real. This site must be
accessed by a student’s
password. It contains a
calendar, documents,
assignments, information,
forms, and a chat room for
homework help. There is a
site for each class and many
other activities and clubs
have information posted on
sites.
Silver
Goodwin Funeral Home
The Gooch
American Legion Post 73
Lewis Bakery of Vincennes, INC.
Cantwell Service Center
Almeda Koenig
Gary & Michelle Hackney
Jennifer Kiefer
Dick & Cindy Helton
Bronze
Donovan & Donovan
Pea-Feactions
Greg & Shawn Cardinal
August & Elizabeth LaMarche
Williams Chiropractic
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Calendar of Events
Dec 6 – Indianapolis Holiday Tour
Dec 9 – High School Holiday Concert with
VU. 4:00 PM 1st United Methodist Church
Feb 16 – ISSMA State Solo & Ensemble
Contest, Indianapolis
Dec 17 – CMS Choirs Holiday Concert, 7:00
PM, LHS Auditorium
Mar 5 – Concert with guest conductor Greg
Gilpin, 6:00 PM, Skelton Performing Arts
Center
Feb 1 – Nordhorn Scholarship application
deadline
April 15 – Dougherty and Blair Scholarship
application deadline
Feb 2 – ISSMA Vocal/Piano Solo & Ensemble
Contest, Terre Haute North High School
Apr 26-28 – LHS Spring Musical Sound of
Music
Feb 8 – Choir Soup Supper and Silent
Auction, 5:30 to 8 PM, LHS Cafeteria
May 16 – CMS Spring Choir Concert, 6:00
PM, LHS Auditorium
Feb 11 – Spring Musical Organizational
Meeting, 7:00 PM, LHS Choir Room
May 16 – LHS Spring Choir Concert, 7:30 PM,
LHS Auditorium
LHS / CMS CHOIRS
1545 S. Hart St. Rd.
Vincennes, IN 47591
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