Welcome!
Columbia High School Choirs
Musicianship. Community. Dedication.
Adriana Caloca-Sene
(208) 498-0571 ext. 6556
Students, Parents and Guardians,
Welcome to the 2023-2024 school year! I am excited for the school and I hope you are too. In this handbook you will find the expectations for choir students including community expectations, concerts, attire, and other information.
Thank you for supporting your student in the arts!
-Mrs. Adriana Caloca-Sene
Class expectations:
Choir Supplies:
*BLACK 3 ring binder
*Always keep a pencil in your choir binder
Grading & Expectations:
Learning and grading is a yearlong process. Standards are reinforced and refined throughout the year. There is no finite end to growing your musicianship.
Grades are based on rehearsals, performances, and oral and aural music theory skills. Grades will be updated in PowerSchool every two weeks.
Proactive communication is key. If you are not able to complete a project because you need clarification, ask for help ASAP or in case of a family emergency contact Mrs. Sene through email ([email protected]).
Performances:
Required performances are mandatory. Driver’s ed, athletic practices, etc. are not an excuse to miss a performance. A live performance in front of an audience cannot be replicated.
Reference and keep the Choir Calendar in a visible place in your home and in your choir binder during the school year. I do not expect the calendar to change but, if need be, notice will be given as soon as possible.
Concert Donations:
We will continue requesting donations for our quarterly concerts. These donations will help us go towards Chambe and Con Brio going to NYC this Spring. Donating to the choir program will ensure 100% of your financial support goes directly back to the CHS Choir program.
Concert Outfits:
T-shirts:
Students will be given a choir t-shirt if they are new to the program or have outgrown their shirt from last year. Shirts will be measured in adult sizes. The shirts run true to size. Select a size that is comfortable to perform in and fits properly.
Treble Concert Choir:
Treble Choir members will wear dresses. Rental cost per year $30. Purchase Cost $70. If the rental dress is damaged beyond reasonable wear and tear or lost, student will be charged $70 to replace dress at the end of the year.
Concert Choir:
Concert choir will wear choir robes. The robe is checked out to the student free of charge, only to be taken out of storage on performance nights. If the robe checked out to the student is damaged or lost there will be a charge $50 charge to the student’s account at the end of the school year.
Con Brio and Chamber Choir:
Treble singers will wear dresses. Rental cost $30. Purchase cost $80. If the rental dress is damaged beyond reasonable wear and tear or lost, student will be charged $70 to replace dress at the end of the year.
Bass/Tenor singers will wear black tux pants, black dress shirt, and maroon vest and bow tie. Pants and dress shirts will be purchased through the school for $50. The vest & bow tie will be checked out to students for the school year. If vest & bow tie is damaged beyond reasonable wear and tear or lost, student will be charged $40 to replace the vest at the end of the year.
Payment for these choir outfits will be collected through Rycor.
If you are having difficulty paying for concert attire, please let me know so we can assist.
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Date |
Event |
Ensemble |
Location |
Time |
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August 28th-Oct. 6th |
All-State Audition Window |
Opt. in |
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September 12th |
TRIVIA NIGHT FUNDRAISER |
CHS Cafeteria |
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September 14th & 15th |
Clinician Visit |
ConCord and Chamber |
Choir Rm. |
During School |
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Oct. 9th |
Fall Concert |
All Ensembles |
CHS Auditorium |
Call time 6. Start 7pm |
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Oct.16th-20th |
Donation Rush Week |
Opt. in |
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Oct. 26th |
Non-mixed C of I Choral Festival |
Con Brio, ConChord |
College of Idaho |
During School |
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Oct. 31st-Nov. 8th |
Fall Fundraiser Cookie Dough |
Opt. in |
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Nov. 13th & 14th |
Canyon County Honor Meet |
Opt.in |
NNU |
Call time 6. Start 7pm |
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Dec. 8th |
Dessert Show Fundraiser |
Chamber and Con Brio |
CHS Cafeteria |
6:30pm |
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Dec. 11th |
Winter Concert with East Valley |
All Ensembles |
CHS Auditorium |
Call time 6. Start 7pm |
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January 31st-Feb. 3rd |
All-State |
Must Qualify |
NNU |
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Feb. 13th |
Treble Choir Festival |
Con Brio and Treble Concert Choir |
NNU |
School Day/ Evening Concert |
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Feb. 14th |
Singing Valentines Fundraiser |
Chamber |
Treasure Valley |
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Feb. 24th |
State Solo & Ensemble |
Opt. in |
NNU |
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Feb. 26th |
Non-state Solo & Ensemble |
Opt. in |
NNU |
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March. 12 |
Pre-Festival Concert |
All Ensembles |
CHS Auditorium |
Call time 6. Start 7pm |
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March. 20th-26th |
Spring Trip to NYC!! |
Chamber and Con Brio |
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April 8th & 9th |
Large Group Festival |
All Ensembles |
Ridgevue |
School Day |
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April 25th-27th |
West Side Story |
Opt. in |
CHS Auditorium |
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& May 2nd-4th |
West Side Story |
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May 7th |
Spring Pops and Awards Concert |
All Ensembles |
CHS Auditorium |
Call time 6. Start 7pm |
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May 10th |
NSD Music at the Square |
TBD |
Lloyd's Square Park |
