The purpose of the Johnston Choral Program is to help each individual develop - musically, socially, and personally.  We believe that participating in music classes helps build self-discipline, confidence, dedication, and an awareness of how to work with others toward a common goal.  We strive to be the best we can be in all respects.

Director's Weekly Update:
Show Choir Potluck 11-19-08
 

See our Wall of Pride:
Johnston choir students are doing great things!

Hear Ye! Here Ye!

Ticket sales begin this week for the 29^th annual Olde English Madrigal Feaste which will be held at the Great Hall of the Bridge(Bridge Church, Johnston) on December 3^rd and December 4^th. Seating of Lords and Ladies will begin each evening at 6:45 P.M. Tickets will be offered at $30 per guest. Please remember that this season, for Wednesday’s performance only, a special student price of $20 will be available to the first 80 students seeking to join in the festivities.

Senior students and their families may begin to purchase tickets on Monday 11/10. All other ticket sales will commence upon 11/13. Choir students will receive a ticket order form from Mrs. VW or Mr. Brimeyer.

You may purchase your tickets from Sharon Von Hagen between the hours of 7:30-11:30 A.M. or mail your ticket order form to Sharon Von Hagen, P.O. Box 10, Johnston. IA, 50131.  Please make checks payable to Johnston High School.

Thank you for your support of this JHS choir tradition!

Please also know that this event will take place snow or shine.

Innovation and Synergy Premiere Performance for Families

When: Monday, November 24
            6:30 p.m. Performances
            7:15 p.m. Potluck Dinner

Where: Johnston High School Auditorium and Cafeteria
What:  VPA will provide the napkins and silverware
Seniors: Desserts
Juniors: Entrees
Sophomore Girls: Salads
Sophomore Boys: Last Names A- J – Bottled water (24 pack)                              Last Names L – R 2, 2 liters of pop and 24 cups
                              Last Names R – Z, 24 - 48 disposable plates

Drop off your potluck items in the JHS Cafeteria at 6:15 p.m., head to the Auditorium for the performance at 6:30 p.m., and enjoy some fun and food at 7:15 pm in the Cafeteria. 

Students WILL NOT be in costumes, but this is a way for FAMILIES ONLY to enjoy getting to see all of first semester’s hard work!

Synergy and Innovation Parents:

This year, for the first time, senior parents will have the opportunity to purchase ads in the SHOWZAM competition program to honor their students.

These ads will be much like the yearbook ads; in fact, you are welcome to use the same ad, or same photo with different copy -- anything you want, actually!  The price is only $25 for a 1/4-page ad with all proceeds going to the Johnston High School Vocal Music Parents' Association (VPA).

You can e-mail the ads to me at LISALAVIA@mchsi.com,  or mail them to me at 4612 67th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322. You can enclose your check with the ad.  If you sent the ad via e-mail, please mail me your check or give it to me at the show choir parent show on the 24th.  Checks should be made out to Johnston High School VPA. 

Please note that your ad does NOT have to be professionally laid out.  If you want to just send the photo and the copy, we'll make it work.

Again -- senior only, please.  As always, thank you for your support! :)

Lisa (Byrd) Ryan
VPA patron/publicity chair

Congratulations to All-State Choral Members!

Allison Kane, Soprano
Katie Zimmer, Soprano
Alison Blakely, Alto
Betsy Pilkington, Alto
Ryan Bower, Tenor
Chris Dockum, Tenor
Nick Miller, Bass
Alan Nagel, Bass
Bryn Start, Bass 

Congratulations to those students recalled, as well!

Caroline Byrd, Alto
Jessica Pray, Soprano
Molly Schunicht, Soprano
Ashley Williamson, Soprano
Philip Mortens, Tenor
Josh Wenndt, Tenor 

Johnston was allowed 28 students to audition and 15 of those student made it or were recalled.  A special commendation goes to Betsy Pilkington and Alan Nagel for being Three-Year All-Staters. This is the highest achievement for All-State participation at JHS.  Congrats to all!

It¹s a Boy!

Congratulations to JMS 8th Grade Director, Mrs. Carpenter (Lee

Fitz Caleb Carpenter
Born October 22, 2008
9 lbs. 5 ounces
21 in.

Baby and Mommy are both doing well!
 

Show Choirs Change Venue

There is a date change for one of our competitions this spring.

Originally we were planning to compete on February 21 at Indianola’s Festival.  However, their format has changed and we have decided to go to Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids on February 28 instead.

The jazz bands are not competing on the 28^th.  There is state Wrestling and District Speech Contest that day, but otherwise it was an “open” date.  If we have conflicts with wrestlers and speech students, we will work together to make it to all events.  This competition will feature Impact, Sound Advice, Synergy and Innovation – a great day for all of the Johnston Show Choirs to be together!  We wanted to get the word out as soon as we could!  If you have any questions, please email Mrs. VW or Mr. Brimeyer.

New Vocal Music Handbook

If you didn't get a copy of the 2008 Vocal Music Handbook, you can download it here.

Madrigal Dinner Dates

Johnston Choral Department presents:
An Olde English Madrigal Dinner Feaste
Wednesday, December 3 and Thursday, December 4

Students Involved: Chamber Choir, Concert Choir, Synergy

Please check out the following links. If you have questions, please forward them to Mrs. VW or the Madrigal dinner organizers.

Madrigal Dinner Costume Information
Madrigal Dinner Volunteer Information
 

This site is sponsored by the Johnston High School Vocal Music Parents Association (VPA). Please join us!

Board Meetings
(all meetings @ 6 p.m. H.S. Chorus Room)

November 13th
January 8th
February 5th
March 5th
April 2nd
May 7th
June 4th
(No July Meeting)
August 6th

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Johnston School District
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