Ford Tone-Chime News

Ford Elementary Tone-Chime Ensemble                          678-594-8092

Craig.Hurley@cobbk12.org

Dear Tone-Chime Parents,

            Things have been going very well in rehearsal and we are almost ready for our big concerts.  In this letter you will find many details regarding what we have planned!

Wednesday, November 16 – Rehearsal at 7:15

Wednesday, November 30 – Rehearsal at 7:15

We will also perform with the Ford Chorus for the school body on Wednesday, November 30th.  Students should wear their Tone-Chime uniform (same as chorus uniform - Music shirt with black pants, shoes, socks, etc.).  Everything worn from the waist down should be black.  Parents are welcome to attend!  Performance times are 12:30 & 1:15.  Please sign in at the office first. 

Thursday, December 1 – Our evening concert will begin at 7 PM in the Durham Theater with special guests the Bel Canto Singers from Durham MS.  Everyone is welcome!  Students should be in the Durham Theater no later than 6:00 PM in their tone-chime uniform (music shirt with black pants, shoes, socks, etc.).  Everything worn from the waist down should be black.  Doors will open to all parents and guests at 6:45.  Please do not come into the theater until the doors are opened.  There are PLENTY of great seats.

            There will be a cookie & punch reception following the concert for all guest.  If you are available to volunteer please indicate below.

Friday, December 2 – The Ford Tone-Chime Ensemble will be performing from 6:30 – 7:00 PM at the Brookstone Country Club (5705 Brookstone Drive.  Acworth Ga. 30101) as guests arrive for the Member Holiday Party.  Please arrive at the Country at 6:15. We should be done by 7 PM.  Students should wear their Tone-Chime uniform (same as chorus uniform - Music shirt with black pants, shoes, socks, etc.).  Everything worn from the waist down should be black. 

Wednesday, December 7  – Last Rehearsal at 7:15 AM

Tuesday, December 13 – Performance at Chic-Fil-A on Mars Hill Road.  Meet in the Chic-Fil-A parking lot at 6:15.  Students should wear their Tone-Chime uniform (same as chorus uniform - Music shirt with black pants, shoes, socks, etc.).  Everything worn from the waist down should be black.  We will perform for about 20 minutes starting at 6:30.

Thank you for your continued support!  I appreciate it so much.  I have loved working with tone-chimes this semester.  If you have any questions or concerns please contact me.

Sincerely,

Craig Hurley

____ Yes, I would love to help setup the cookie & punch reception on 12/1.

____ Yes, I would love to help clean-up the cookie & punch reception on 12/1.

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Parent’s Name                                            Student’s Name                              E-mail

Ford Chorus News

Ford Elementary Chorus                                                         678-594-8092

Craig.Hurley@cobbk12.org

Dear Chorus Parents,

            Things have been going very well in rehearsal and we are almost ready for our big concert.  In this letter you will find many details regarding what we have planned!

Monday, November 28 – Chorus rehearsal until 3:30

Wednesday, November 30 - We will perform our Winter Concert for the school body on Wednesday, November 30th.  Performance times are 12:30 & 1:15.  Students should wear their chorus uniform (chorus shirt with black pants, shoes, socks, etc.).  Everything worn from the waist down should be black.  Parents are welcome to attend!    Please sign in at the office first. 

Thursday, December 1 – Our evening concert will begin at 7 PM in the Durham Theater with special guests the Bel Canton Singers from Durham Middle School.  Everyone is welcome!  Students should be in the Durham Theater no later than 6:00 PM in their chorus uniform (chorus shirt with black pants, shoes, socks, etc.).  Everything worn from the waist down should be black.  Doors will open to all parents and guests at 6:45.  Please do not come into the theater until the doors are opened.  There are PLENTY of great seats.

            There will be a cookie & punch reception for all guests in the Durham cafeteria following the concert.  Cookies, punch, plates & napkins will be provided for by the chorus donation fund.   If you are available to volunteer – please indicate below.

Friday, December 2 - The Ford Chorus is taking the show on the road!  We will travel by school bus to local Heritage at Brookstone, Primrose and the YMCA to share our music with others and then enjoy a pizza lunch at Cici’s pizza.  The cost of the bus, substitute, and lunch will all being covered by the chorus donation fund.  All students should wear their chorus shirt with BLUE JEANS to school on Friday, December 2.  If you are definitely available to chaperone please indicate that below. Parent chaperones will need to provide their own transportation.

Monday, December 5 & Monday, December 12 – Normal Chorus Rehearsal until 3:30.

Thank you for your continued support!  I appreciate it so much.  If you have any questions or concerns please contact me.

Sincerely,

Craig Hurley

____ Yes, I would love to help setup the chorus reception on 12/1.

____ Yes, I would love to help clean-up after the chorus reception on 12/1.

____ Yes, I am definitely available on 12/2 to help chaperone the chorus field trip.  I understand that I will need to provide my own transportation.

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Parent’s Name                                            Student’s Name                              E-mail

5th Grade Musical - Nov. 15 - 6:30 PM

November 15 – 6:30

We will present our musical “I Need a Vacation” on Tuesday, November 15 at 6:30.  All 5th grade students will participate in this play.  Everyone will be singing and there will also be singing & acting solos.  I am looking forward to having every 5th grader participate in this exciting event. 

       Here are a few details to place on your calendar:

•         Students should wear their 5th grade class tee-shirt with nice blue jeans to school and to the evening performance on Tuesday, November 15.

•         Students should arrive at Ford no later than 6:15 PM on Tuesday, November 15th.

•         Performance is Tuesday, November 15th at 6:30 in the Ford Gym.  Everyone is welcome!

•         We will also have 2 school performances at 9:00 and 9:45 on the morning of Tuesday, November 15.

Fordis Young Artists Concerto Competition

Georgia Philharmonic presents…

Samuel A. Fordis Young Artists Concerto Competition
Named in honor of former concertmaster and cherished colleague Sam Fordis, the annual Georgia Philharmonic Young Artists Concerto Competition invites the next generation of great musicians to establish their place in musical history! In January of every year, we feature several outstanding young Atlanta musicians in concert with the orchestra. Concert laureates are selected by audition in the late fall for this opportunity for a premiere performance with the Georgia Philharmonic. Applications are now available for our 2011-2012 Concerto Competition.  Please visit www.georgiaphilharmonic.org/youngartists.html for all the information. 

Application Deadline: October 31, 2011
ELIGIBILITY: String, Woodwind, Brass, and Percussion musicians; must be between 5 and 23
years of age as of October 31, 2011. Contestants will compete within three categories
(determined by applicant age on 10/31):
Apprentice: 13 and younger
Artisan: 14-18
Virtuoso: 19-23

PTA Reflections!!!

What does DIVERSITY mean to you???
That is this year's PTA Reflections theme!
Create a work of art in one of six categories:  VISUAL ART, PHOTOGRAPHY, LITERATURE, FILM PRODUCTION, DANCE CHOREOGRAPHY, or MUSIC COMPOSITION.
Your entry could win 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place for Ford and possible move on to county, state, and national levels!!!  Wouldn't it be wonderful for a Ford Elementary students to to be recognized?
See information about the contest in the packets that went home or go to Ford's PTSA website under " Student Awards" for more details (http://www.fordptsa.com/awards.htm).  ENTRIES ARE DUE OCTOBER 10th to the front office.
Have fun showing your talents!

Tone-Chime Ensemble

Ford Elementary Tone-Chime Ensemble                 678-594-8092

Craig.Hurley@cobbk12.org

Dear 4^th & 5^th Grade Parents,

I am putting together a Tone-Chime (tone-chimes are very similar to handbells) Ensemble for the fall semester.  This group will rehearse on Wednesday Mornings from 7:15-7:50 during October and November and then perform 3 separate times during December.

 

Lottery

            Due to limited space (17) Tone-Chime ensemble members will be chosen based on a lottery system. Students who return the necessary paperwork will be assigned a number and then 17 numbers will be drawn from a hat.  Behavior recommendations from homeroom teachers and parent/student commitment will also be taken into consideration.

Rehearsal/Performance Schedule

Wednesday, September 21 – The bottom portion of this form is due to Mr. Hurley.

Friday, September 23 – Students will be notified if they have been chosen for Tone-Chime Ensemble.

Wednesday, October 5 – Rehearsal #1 from 7:15-7:50

Wednesday, October 12 – Rehearsal #2 from 7:15-7:50

Wednesday, October 19 – Rehearsal #3 from 7:15-7:50

Wednesday, October 26 – Rehearsal #4 from 7:15-7:50

Wednesday, November 2 – Rehearsal #5 from 7:15-7:50

Wednesday, November 9 – Rehearsal #6 from 7:15-7:50

Wednesday, November 16 – Rehearsal #7 from 7:15 – 7:50

Wednesday, November 23 – NO REHEARSAL DUE TO THANKSGIVING HOLIDAYS

Wednesday, November 30 – Rehearsal #8 from 7:15-7:50

Thursday, December 1 – Winter Concert with Ford Chorus - 7 PM

Saturday, December 3 – Jingle Jam 9 AM–12 PM

(Tone-Chimes will play intermittently throughout the morning.)

Wednesday, December 7 – Rehearsal #9 from 7:15-7:50

Tuesday, December 13 – Performance at Chic-Fil-A  - 6:30 PM

*Tone Chime Ensemble will only meet during the Fall Semester

           

Tone-Chimes Donation

Students who participate in Tone-Chimes will be requested to pay a $15.00 fee.  This money will be used to purchase pieces of music, pay for a shirt, any other related expenses.  Chorus members will NOT need to send in a separate Tone-Chimes donation.

I am looking forward to a great musical year at Ford!  If you have any questions please e-mail me at craig.hurley@cobbk12.org.

Sincerely,

Craig Hurley

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This form must be returned to Mr. Hurley by Wednesday, September 21 in order for your child to be eligible for the lottery – NO EXCEPTIONS.

My child has permission to be placed in the lottery for the 2010-2011 Ford Elementary Tone-Chime Ensemble.

 

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Child’s Name                                Parent’s signature             Homeroom Teacher/Grade