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:
Happy Holidays! 12-17-08
 

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

Innovatiuon to Viterbo

Schedule for Innovation to Viterbo:

Friday, January 11

1:15 pm: Chaperone meeting in choir room. 
2:00 pm: Meet on stage, leave bags on stage and sit in seats in auditorium.
2:30 pm:  Bus leaves JHS (buses arrives at 2:00 pm)
7:00 pm:  Arrive at Holiday Inn and Suites, LaCrosse, WI
8:00 pm:  Dinner at Pizza Doctor
10:00 pm In assigned rooms
10:30 pm Bed checks
10:45 pm Lights out

Saturday, January 12

7:30 am Wake-Up Call, Women – Hair needs to be TOTALLY curled at the motel, first layer of make-up and tights on
8:30 am Wake-Up Call, Men
* Can pay for breakfast individually at the motel.
* Bring granola bar, fruit, etc.
10:00 am Leave Motel
10:15 am Arrive at Viterbo, UNLOAD
10:30 am WATCH: Fort Atkinson Performs
11:00 am WATCH: Chippewa Falls Performs
11:00 am Women eat Lunch!
11:30 am Women to Homeroom – poofs, final touches on make-up w/VW, costumes, check costume change
11:30 Men eat Lunch!
12:00 pm Alan Nagel Competes in Solo Competition
12:10 pm Ashley Williamson Competes in Solo Competition
12:20 pm Betsy Pilkington Competes in Solo Competition
12:30 pm Ryan Bower Competes in Solo Competition
12:40 pm Men to homeroom for costumes
12:45 pm Band and Crew to homeroom – get into all black, warm-up instrument

1:20 pm Innovation Meeting – Totally READY -  Inno members, band and crew ONLY in homeroom at this time
1:50 pm Walk arm in arm to warm-up room
2:00 pm 30 minute warm-up
2:30 pm INNOVATION PERFORMS!
3:00 pm Critique – Innovation ONLY
3:30 pm Walk back to homeroom, arm and arm with Closer Partner
3:35 pm Inno, Band and Crew Only Meeting in Homeroom
3:45 pm Women of Inno change clothes – hang up Everything!
4:00 pm Men move equipment back to Gym
4:00 pm WATCH: Linn-Mar Performs
4:30 pm WATCH: Cedar Rapids Prairie Performs
4:30 pm Matt Murray and Sam Jungman get into costume (red and black) accept awards
5:00 pm Viterbo’s Show Choir Performs
5:30 pm Daytime Awards

6:00 pm Inno, Band and Crew Only Meeting in Homeroom (either way!!) 
6:45 pm Soloist Winners Perform
7:00 pm FINALS BEGIN!
10:00 pm Awards  - Austin Gehm and Taylor Chesnut, accept awards
* 4 and a half hour bus ride to Johnston  - please call for rides 15 minutes outside of Des Moines
* We will UNLOAD when we get back EVERYONE will help!!!!!

Happy Holidays!

We hope you have a restful holiday break.  Make sure you have all of the following dates on your calendar for the upcoming months!

January 9-10 Viterbo: Innovation

January 17 Linn-Mar: Innovation and Synergy

January 23-24 SHOWZAM!

January 29 Mixed Choir Festival: Mixed Choir

February 14 Urbandale: Innovation and Synergy

February 28 Kennedy: Innovation and Synergy

March 7 Sioux City East: Innovation and Synergy

March 9 Masterworks Concert: Concert and Chamber
 

Show Choir Hoodie & Sweatpants

Want to order sweatpants and a hoodie for Show Choir? Download the Innovation order form or the Synergy order form -- it is due Tuesday, Dec. 16th.

Hear Ye! Here Ye! 2008 Madrigal Photos

See the entire 2008 Madrigal cast here.
See the 2008 Royal Court here.
Or, see the Des Moines Register's story on the Madrigal Feaste.

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.

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)

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

Popular Links You May Need:

Johnston School District
Johnston High School web site