Chorus Piano
Ms. Kathleen Powers 
Long Branch High School
The School of Visual & Performing Arts
kpowers@longbranch.k12.nj.us
Classes: Piano I/II, Piano III, Piano IV and Concert Chorus
SAP Days:
If you need extra help in Piano & Chorus, Ms. Powers days are
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday
Section Leader Meetings:
Concert Chorus section leaders will periodically meet
every other Friday during SAP
(The 2nd and 4th Friday of every month)
After School Rehearsals:
After School Rehearsals will be reserved for the benefit of the Concert Chorus & Piano Accompanists.
Rehearsals will vary in purpose ... including sectional rehearsals (SATB), small ensemble practices, and for soloists.
Mondays & Wednesdays (2:30 - 3:00)
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Something to Think About:
Efficient Practicing
Attention All Parents & Students:
#1
Ms. Powers frequently uses the messaging app called Remind Me (Blue Sky, White Cloud).
This app allows her to send brief messages to all students (parents are welcome too), from her cell phone to yours.
This system of messaging becomes particularly important when related to updates regarding performances and field trips.
(If you do not have a smart phone, be sure to exchange phone numbers with a classmate who will be able to relay important messages.)
#2
* GOOGLE CLASSROOM *
Ms. Powers will be using Google Classroom this year to administer
home and class work assignments, quizzes, projects, exit tickets, rubrics and surveys.
Be sure to sign up to the classroom SPECIFIC to your class as noted below, using your LBHS email address.
Chorus Classroom Code is:
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Piano I/II Classroom Codes are:
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Advanced Piano III/IV Classroom Codes are:
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#3
* Smart Music *
Login at http://admin.smartmusic.com/join
Code is: VRU6F-QTNXQ
All chorus members will use Smart Music to develop their vocal skills.
They will find weekly assignments (vocalise exercises & music) that they will practice and then submit for a grade.
Students must use their LB school email only & make up a password that they will remember.
#4
Performance Attire:
When we perform in public, WE represent the Long Branch School District.
All Piano students must dress up for all public performances, particularly the two (2) mandatory evening recitals.
(Concert attire is also a component of your Mid Term and Final Exam grades. See Ms. Powers early for approval.)
Advanced pianists will perform more frequently during the school year.
During these additional performances, you may either dress up or if in the building, wear your 'best' school uniform.
All Chorus students must acquire the white chorus polo shirt to be used as part of our 'Black & White' concert attire.
(This polo shirt fulfills the school's dress code, and is embroidered with the school crest.)
Get your White Chorus Polo Shirt at
Art's Embroidery
in the strip mall across from Walgreens on Monmouth Road / Rte 36
W. Long Branch
(732) 870-1155
Ask for Ina
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#5
Up & Coming Concert Events:
Winter Concert Season
2018-19
September
Hispanic History Month - Not this year
Concert Chorus & Select Pianists
Tuesday, September 18th
4:30 Warm-ups
5:00 - 7:15 performances
LBHS Auditorium (Back To School Night)
Attire: Chorus Polo - B&W
Warm-Up Time: 4:30 - 5:00 pm
Run Time: 5:00 - 7:15 (ish) pm
Material: Hurt / Hallelujah / Beautiful
(Round Robin style performance; we alternate with Band, Dance, & Drama)
December
Local Community Service Performances
Concert Chorus & Advanced Pianists
Monmouth Care Nursing Home
Date: TBA (December)
Attire: Chorus Polo - B&W PLUS Holiday Hat
Time: Class Trip from TBA
Material: Winter Concert Material
(Need permission slip signed)
Winter Chorus Concert
Concert & Dress Rehearsal
Concert Chorus - This is your Mid Term Exam
Long Branch Historic High School
Wednesday, December 12th - Dress Rehearsal 3:00-5:30 pm
(Full Participation is Mandatory; this is A Summative Grade)
Thursday, December 13th - Concert begins at 6:00 pm
Warm Ups begin on stage promptly at 5:00 pm
(This performance is your Mid Term Exam)
Attire: Black & White (+ get a santa hat)
Material: Winter Repertoire
All chorus members must attend both the
dress rehearsal (summative assessment) and the concert (mid-term exam).
Make all necessary arrangements now, WELL IN ADVANCE to assure your full participation on both dates.
Get your White Chorus Polo Shirt at
Art's Embroidery
W. Long Branch
next to the post office on Locust
(732) 870-1155
Ask for Ina
Children's Concert Assembly
Concert Chorus & Select Pianist(s)
Assembly in the LBHS Auditorium
TBA - It's usually the Friday before in the morning
The Children's Concert will be on Saturday, 12/15.
1) Wear your performance attire to school,
2) Sign in to your period A teacher upon arrival, then
3) go directly to the LBHS Auditorium for our Period A rehearsal.
Assembly will be held during Period B
You will return to class after Period C lunch (Freshman, this is roughly 11:25 am)
Children's Concert
Concert Chorus & Advanced Pianists
Location: LBHS Auditorium
Saturday, December 15th
Be in room #149 @ 11:00 am
Concert Run Time: 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Meet & Greet: 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Chorus Attire: Black & White + Hat
Chorus Material: TBA
Piano Attire: Black & White
Piano Material: AS ASSIGNED
Winter Piano Recital
LBHS Piano Students - Mid Term Exam
Vincent J. Borelli Auditorium - LBHS
Thursday, January 17th
5:30 pm Arrival & Attendance
6:00 pm Recital Begins
Attire: Dress Up/Formal
NO athletic wear, NO plaid - see me if you are in doubt
All pianists must participate. This Performance is your Mid Term exam.
Please make all necessary arrangements now to assure your full participation.
Spring Concert Season
2018-19
February
Black History Month Performances
Concert Chorus & Select Pianists
LBHS Auditorium (Assembly - TBA & Parent Conference Night - TBA)
Week day / Date TBA
(period B - Rehearsal) in Auditorium
Week day / Date TBA
(period B - Assembly performance) in Auditorium
Week day / Date TBA
(4:30 warm up; 5:00 - 7:00 pm 'Round Robin' performances - VPA Groups)
Attire: B&W Attire
Material: TBA
March
Teen Arts Festival - Adjudication
Concert Chorus - Thursday, March 14th
Attire: Black &White
Material: TBA
Piano III/IV - Friday, March 15th
Piano Attire: Dress Nice
Material: Piano III/IV, Winter Recital Music
April
No Scheduled Events, YET
Spring Break March 30th - April 8th
May
Spring Chorus Concert
& Dress Rehearsal
Concert Chorus - Final Exam
Historic Long Branch High School Auditorium
Tuesday, May 7th- Dress Rehearsal 3:00-5:30 pm
(Full Participation is Mandatory; this is a Summative Grade)
Wednesday, May 8th - Concert begins at 6:00 pm
Warm Ups begin on stage promptly at 5:00 pm
(This performance is your Final Exam)
Attire: Spring Colored Shirt / Black Bottoms
Material: Spring Repertoire
All chorus members must attend both the
dress rehearsal and the concert; this is your Final Exam.
Make all necessary arrangements now, in advance, to assure your full participation on both dates.
Spring Piano Recital
LBHS Piano Students - Final Exam
The Vincent J. Borelli Auditorium - LBHS
Tuesday, May 21st
5:15 Arrival & 5:30 Attendance
6:00 pm Recital Begins
Attire: Dress Up/Formal
All pianists must participate. This Performance is your Final Exam.
Please make all necessary arrangements now to assure your full participation.
THIS Summer: 2018
Ms. Powers comes in every Wednesday in July
starting immediately after the 4th of July holiday weekend.
(July 11th through August 1st)
from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
My purpose is to prepare for next year.
Pianists & Singers are welcome to come in to work on solos
for the up coming school year or to simply help out.
Chorus Leaders will be working on plans for next year.
Get weekly updates on Remind Me.
NEXT Summer: 2019
Ms. Powers will come in weekly during July
starting immediately after the 4th of July holiday.
(Wed., July 10th / Tues. July 16th / Tues. July 23rd / Wed. July 31st)
from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
My purpose is to prepare for next year and to assist
advanced Pianists & Singers to select recital/solo music
for the up coming school year.
Chorus Leaders will be working on plans for next year
& NEW this summer, on these same days listed above, we will start a
Vocal Workshop
from 10:00 am - 11:30 am
bring in your tuning fork if you have one.
Make sure your signed on to Remind Me to get updates.
Best Wishes to all Graduating Seniors.
Go Green Wave!
Go Green Wave!
