Holy Night From the Grotto

Here is a link to a youtube video of our closing number, O Holy Night at the Grotto, December 11th, 2012. Alexa Zeryk did a beautiful job with the solo, and the choir truly sounds magnificent in the sanctuary. Thanks for a great performance and enjoy!

  

Solo & Ensemble

Solo & Ensemble: This is a day long district wide competition for individuals and/or small groups of students. Grant hosts the competition each year. I encourage all of my students to participate as it is a great opportunity to develop solo singing skills, receive feedback from top quality vocal judges, and watch/listen to other amazing musicians in our district. I will be sending home information regarding registration and fees next week. Mr. Budge (band director) and I are also considering setting up a "chamber night" concert here in the choir room for students to perform their selections for parents and peers prior to March 2nd. More to come on that later. 

Lastly, a word of eligibility. As to the OSAA regulations all choir members must be passing a minimum of 5 classes by the end of the semester in order to be eligible to participate in competition. This means that if one of the students does not meet the qualifications they will not be allowed to compete at the choir festivals or at Solo & Ensemble. So get those grades up! 

Concert/Rehearsal Dates 2013

Here are the dates and times for upcoming events for the rest of the school year. Please keep in mind that additional rehearsals may be added as the concerts draw nearer. Call times, end times, and transportation information will be updated as soon as possible.

Choir Dates-

March 1st/2nd - Solo & Ensemble (1st is set up, 2nd are performances) Time:All Day

March 20th - General Chorale Concert w/bands. Time:TBA

March 11th - A Cappella, Rehearsal With Dr. Steven Zopfi. Time: 3:15 to 5:30

April 1st - A Cappella Dress Rehearsal. Time: 3:15 to 5:30

April 3rd - A Cappella, Three Rivers League Choir Festival @Clackamas. Time: 3:00 to 8:00. Bus Provided

April 8th - A Cappella, PIL Choir Festival @Wilson. Time: Afternoon TBA. Bus Provided

May 10th - A Cappella, State Championship (if we qualify) @George Fox. Time: All Day. Bus Provided

May 21st - All Choirs, Spring Concert/Senior Night/Awards. Time 6:30

June 12th - Graduation @Memorial Coliseum. Time:TBA. Bus Provided. 

Welcome

Welcome to the Grant High School Choral Department blog. The purpose of this blog is to be an online resource for parents and students. You will be able to find information concerning upcoming concerts and rehearsals, homework, photos and videos from concerts, links to our current repertoire for study, audition information, and any other choir related news.  Thank you and enjoy!

John Eisemann

Director of Choirs

Grant High School

jeisemann@pps.net

503-916-5160 Ex.75734