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

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.

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”

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Lincoln High School Throws

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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

The design captures the spirit of Vincennes Lincoln High School with the

depiction of various school activities.

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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

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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

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!

LHS Spring Musical

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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.

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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

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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.

Choir Web Site www.vcsc.k12.in.us/lincoln/choir

and My Big Campus

Patrons of the Choral Arts

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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,

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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

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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

1545 S. Hart St. Rd. Vincennes, IN 47591

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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

Dec 17 – CMS Choirs Holiday Concert, 7:00 PM, LHS Auditorium

Feb 1 – Nordhorn Scholarship application deadline

Feb 2 – ISSMA Vocal/Piano Solo & Ensemble Contest, Terre Haute North High School

Feb 8 – Choir Soup Supper and Silent Auction, 5:30 to 8 PM, LHS Cafeteria

Feb 11 – Spring Musical Organizational Meeting, 7:00 PM, LHS Choir Room

LHS / CMS CHOIRS

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Feb 16 – ISSMA State Solo & Ensemble Contest, Indianapolis

Mar 5 – Concert with guest conductor Greg Gilpin, 6:00 PM, Skelton Performing Arts Center

April 15 – Dougherty and Blair Scholarship application deadline

Apr 26-28 – LHS Spring Musical Sound of Music

May 16 – CMS Spring Choir Concert, 6:00 PM, LHS Auditorium

May 16 – LHS Spring Choir Concert, 7:30 PM, LHS Auditorium