We’ll see you tonight for regular rehearsal!  Theory and voice lesson catch-up continues today, as per your year’s outlines.  Private students please note that voice teacher LAUREN CROWTHER is out sick and will return next week.

Congratulations to all of our Preparatory Choristers, Prep Staff, Youth Choir and Parent Volunteers, Hasina, Gina, and Ria, for their exceptional work on our first recording day — I can’t wait to hear the results!

A reminder that recording continues throughout the month.  The schedule is attached for your reference (though it is already on your fridge, of course!).

We are thrilled to be working once again with a phenomenal recording team: the VIVA! Board’s own Robert Cooper, Producer, and Dave Burnham, Sound Recordist.

All recording will take place at Humbercrest United Church, 16 Baby Point Rd. - York, ON

Map:

http://maps.google.ca/maps?hl=en&q=16+baby+point+rd+toronto&gs_upl=&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw

Calls are as follows:

This Saturday, Jan 21: Junior, ECS, Main

Next Sunday, Jan 22: Youth

Please to our Parents: we are in need of 2-3 PARENT VOLUNTEERS to help guard the spaces during the recording sessions.  Please let me know if you are willing to assist.  All parent volunteers will receive personal acknowledgement in our CD liner notes.

Choristers should wear comfortable clothing, and bring a WATER BOTTLE only.  Ensure that the singer has had a good meal before the recording session, and, if you can, please bring a healthy, nut-free snack to contribute to our break session.  Excellent deportment is expected, as always.

Please prepare your child (as we have) for the intensity of a recording situation.

NO ONE IS PERMITTED INSIDE THE CHURCH WHILE RECORDING, EXCEPT FOR PARENT VOLUNTEERS

Dear VIVA! choristers,

A reminder that you all will be participating in our CD recording this month!   The schedule is attached for your reference (though it is already on your fridge, of course!).

We are thrilled to be working once again with a phenomenal recording team: the VIVA! Board’s own Robert Cooper, Producer, and Dave Burnham, Sound Recordist.

All recording will take place at Humbercrest United Church, 16 Baby Point Rd. - York, ON

Map:

http://maps.google.ca/maps?hl=en&q=16+baby+point+rd+toronto&gs_upl=&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.

Calls are as follows:

THIS Sunday, Jan 15: Preparatory Chorus, Youth

Next Saturday, Jan 21: Junior, ECS, Main

Next Sunday, Jan 22: Youth

Please to our Parents: we are in need of 2-3 PARENT VOLUNTEERS to help guard the spaces during the recording sessions.  Please let me know if you are willing to assist.  All parent volunteers will receive personal acknowledgement in our CD liner notes.

Choristers should wear comfortable clothing, and bring a WATER BOTTLE only.  Ensure that the singer has had a good meal before the recording session, and, if you can, please bring a healthy, nut-free snack to contribute to our break session.  Excellent deportment is expected, as always.

Please prepare your child (as we have) for the intensity of a recording situation.

NO ONE IS PERMITTED INSIDE THE CHURCH WHILE RECORDING, EXCEPT FOR PARENT VOLUNTEERS.

Recording for Parents Recording Sched 01.06

With great thanks,

Carol, Brad, Amy

1. Give and give back!

In a last-minute scramble for gifts?  No need to subject yourself to Eaton Centre madness!  Magazine subscriptions make wonderful year-long gifts – and if you order via the link below, 37% of your order is donated directly to VIVA!

http://www.magfundraising.ca/VIVA

2. VIVA! rehearsals commence on January 9

Please remember that we are back on January 9 for a very important rehearsal.  There will be no theory, voice lessons, or vocal coachings on that day.

3. January recording schedule: Our January recording is coming up fast and furious: choristers – please review the recording schedule as all recording dates for your choir are mandatory.

4. Attendance reminder

A friendly reminder per attendance policy: if you are unable to make a rehearsal or performance for any reason, please contact Amy and your conductor with as much advanced notice as possible.  I’ve attached a year’s outline for your reference.  These are always available for download at www.vivayouthsingers.com/join-us

Our addresses are as follows:

General Manager:

amy@vivayouthsingers.com

Main/Youth:

carol@vivayouthsingers.com

Junior:

laura@vivayouthsingers.com

ECS:

janessa@vivayouthsingers.com

Prep:

susan@vivayouthsingers.com

MANY THANKS!  From all of us at VIVA!

5. Auditions

If you have friends who would like to join us, or if you are interested in advancing to the next choir, please schedule an audition for January 28th: 416-788-8482 or amy@vivayouthsingers.com.

6. Free Alexander Technique workshop!

Attention choristers: the MNjcc will be hosting a fabulous free Alexander Technique workshop.  I hope to see you there!

The Alexander Technique and the Community Singer – Introductory Evening, Miles Nadal JCC

Tuesday January 10th, 2012
: 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Participants will learn about how the Technique can help address excess tension, postural issues and vocal challenges as they relate to singing. Presented by Tanya Bénard, CANSTAT-certified teacher of the Alexander Technique. All singers welcome, regardless of experience. RSVP preferred but not required. Please check in at the information desk when you arrive.


Miles Nadal JCC
750 Spadina Ave (@ Bloor), Room 318
   416-924-6211 ext 250  
deannad@mnjcc.org
www.mnjcc.org

7. Happy holidays to us!

Choristers: what a year it’s been!  While you cozy up with your hot chocolate this winter break, do take a moment to reflect on all you’ve accomplished in 2011:

* 13 Monday night rehearsals at Trinity-St. Paul’s

* 3-day Performing Arts Camp featuring dramatic performances from all choirs and Orff workshops with our Junior Choir

* Holiday concert at North Toronto Collegiate Institute

* Carols by Candlelight service with Trinity-St. Paul’s

* Two performance sets at the Toronto Christmas Market

* Your ongoing 28 performances of The Nutcracker with the National Ballet

CONGRATULATIONS to all of you!

7. Thank you, parents!

Courtesy of Sue White, I’d like to share a job description with you busy families.  Thank you for all you do!

POSITION :

Mom, Mommy, Mama, Ma

Dad, Daddy, Dada, Pa, Pop

JOB DESCRIPTION :

Long-term team players needed, for challenging, permanent work in an often chaotic environment.

Candidates must possess excellent communication

and organizational skills and be willing to work

variable hours, which will include evenings and weekends

and frequent 24 hour shifts on call.

Some overnight travel required, including trips to

primitive camping sites on rainy weekends and endless sports

tournaments in far away cities!

Travel expenses not reimbursed.

Extensive courier duties also required.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

The rest of your life.

Must be willing to be hated, at least temporarily,

until someone needs $5.

Must be willing to bite tongue repeatedly.

Also, must possess the physical stamina of a

pack mule

and be able to go from zero to 60 mph in three seconds flat

in case, this time, the screams from

the backyard are not someone just crying wolf.

Must be willing to face stimulating technical challenges,

such as small gadget repair, mysteriously sluggish toilets

and stuck zippers.

Must screen phone calls, maintain calendars and

coordinate production of multiple homework projects.

Must have ability to plan and organize social gatherings

for clients of all ages and mental outlooks.

Must be willing to be indispensable one minute,

an embarrassment the next.

Must handle assembly and product safety testing of a

half million cheap, plastic toys, and battery operated devices.

Must always hope for the best but be prepared for the worst.

Must assume final, complete accountability for

the quality of the end product.

Responsibilities also include floor maintenance and

janitorial work throughout the facility.

POSSIBILITY FOR ADVANCEMENT & PROMOTION :

None.

Your job is to remain in the same position for years, without

complaining, constantly retraining and updating your skills,

so that those in your charge can ultimately surpass you

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE :

None required unfortunately.

On-the-job training offered on a continually exhausting basis.

WAGE S AND COMPENSATION :

Get this!   You pay them!

Offering frequent raises and bonuses.

A balloon payment is due when they turn 18 because

of the assumption that college will help them

become financially independent.

When you die, you give them whatever is left.

The oddest thing about this reverse-salary scheme is that

you actually enjoy it and wish you could only do more.

BENEFITS :

While no health or dental insurance, no pension,

no tuition reimbursement, no paid holidays and

no stock options are offered;

this job supplies limitless opportunities for personal growth,

unconditional love,

and free hugs and kisses for life if you play your cards right.

This to all our PARENTS in appreciation for

everything they do on a daily basis.

Know you are appreciated

for the fabulous job you do!

Happy holidays from VIVA!

I hope you all enjoyed your week of rest from VIVA! after a job well done.  For those of you who haven’t been to our Facebook page recently – you’ll definitely want to check out the videos that have recently been posted by VIVA! parent and Board Chair Ria Tzimas:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/VIVA-Youth-Singers-of-Toronto/92309853259

Thank you, Ria, for sharing with us!

1.     This Monday ….

We DO have a very important rehearsal!

There will be no voice lessons, vocal coaching or theory

Please note the following changes:

ALL Youth Choir, ECS, Main and Junior men and boys – please meet in the Memorial Room at 5:45 to run GOD REST YE MERRY GENTLEMEN with Brad.

2.     The Carols by Candlelight service ….

at which VIVA! will be performing, will be held on Sunday, December 18 here in Trinity-St. Paul’s.

Call for all choristers is 6:00 p.m.

The service starts at 7:00.  It is a highly inclusive, music-based service.  No tickets will be sold, so please arrive early to find a good seat if you can.

Sign-in will take place in the following locations:

Gym – Preps

Memorial Room – Juniors

CE Room – ECS

Chapel – Main Chorus

Sanctuary – Youth Choir (with TSP Choir)

*****All choristers please wear concert black attire.  *****

This consists of:

VIVA! t-shirt

Black dress pants or dress skirt (no mini skirts please!)

Black dress shoes – no sneakers

Families, please note that choristers who are not dressed appropriately will not be allowed to perform.

Preparatory choristers will perform first and will be dismissed in the narthex after they’ve sung, so they can sit through the rest of the service with their parents.

3. For Main Choristers:

Christmas Marketers from our Main Chorus!  We are very excited for our December 13^th performance.

Please meet by 4:30 the latest by the GIANT CHRISTMAS TREE in the centre of the Distillery District.

Brad, Carol, Ashling and I will all be present.

We will be performing 20-minute sets at 5:00 and 6:00, respectively.

Parent pick-up: Giant Christmas Tree 6:30

Stay tuned for a separate Christmas Market memo with more details.

4. A hearty thank you to everyone who participated in our poinsettia campaign!!  As a result of your support we’ve raised over $1000 for VIVA!  Thank you especially to VIVA! parent Dale Splude for her exceptional organizational work.

Your poinsettias will arrive at the church (and will be stored in the narthex) this Monday, December 12^th.  You are welcome to pick them up during rehearsal.  Dale and Sue White will be handing them out.  Please don’t forget to bring your payment if you are one of the few who will be paying on the night.

5. Please remember that you can get your Christmas shopping done from the comfort and convenience of your home while supporting VIVA!  We are currently $1000 short of our winter 2011 fundraising goals – please help us pull through on this last stretch by visiting:

http://www.magfundraising.ca/VIVA

6. We are back at VIVA! on January 9^th, which is a very important rehearsal.  Please be sure to attend.  There is no theory that day.

Thank you, all, and see you Monday!

Best,

Amy

Dear Preparatory Parents,

Please find all of Susan’s sound files, with which to practice, below!

Memo  – Inuit Vignette

Memo (1) - Away in a Manger

Memo (2) - Sleigh Ride

Prep Chorus – Words for December 2011 Concert

Inuit Vignette

Northern lights, cold sky aglow,

Shining, shimmering.

Crystal silence, Arctic snow

Sparkling, glistening, breathing.

Ancient legends whisper low,

Humming, murmuring.

Inuit child in the snow,

Watching, wondering, waiting,

Praying.

Away in a Manger

Away in a manger,
No crib for His bed
The little Lord Jesus
Laid down His sweet head
The stars in the bright sky
Looked down where He lay
The little Lord Jesus
Asleep on the hay

The cattle are lowing
The baby awakes
But little Lord Jesus
No crying He makes
I love Thee, Lord Jesus
Look down from the sky
And stay by my side,
Until morning is nipgh.

Be near me, Lord Jesus,
I ask Thee to stay
Close by me forever
And love me I pray
Bless all the dear children
In Thy tender care
And fit us for heaven
To live with Thee there

Little Drummer Boy

Come they told me, pa rum pum pum pum
A new born King to see, pa rum pum pum pum
Our finest gifts we bring, pa rum pum pum pum
To lay before the King, pa rum pum pum pum,
rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum,

So to honor Him, pa rum pum pum pum,
When we come.

Little Baby, pa rum pum pum pum
I am a poor boy too, pa rum pum pum pum
I have no gift to bring, pa rum pum pum pum
That’s fit to give the King, pa rum pum pum pum,
rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum,

Shall I play for you, pa rum pum pum pum,
On my drum?

Mary nodded, pa rum pum pum pum
The ox and lamb kept time, pa rum pum pum pum
I played my drum for Him, pa rum pum pum pum
I played my best for Him, pa rum pum pum pum,
rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum,

Then He smiled at me, pa rum pum pum pum
Me and my drum.

Sleigh Ride – Sing-a-long

Just hear those sleigh bells jing-a-ling
Ring ting ting-a-ting too
C’mon it’s lovely weather
For a sleigh ride together with you
Outside the snow is falling
And friends are calling “Yoo hoo”
C’mon it’s lovely weather
For a sleigh ride together

Giddy-up giddy-up giddy-up let’s go
Let’s look at the show
We’re riding in a wonderland of snow
Giddy-up giddy-up giddy-up it’s grand
Just holding your hand
We’re riding along with a song
Of a wintery fairyland

Our cheeks are nice and rosy
And comfy cozy are we
We snuggle close together
Like two birds of a feather would be
Let’s take that road before us
And sing a chorus or two
C’mon it’s lovely weather
For a sleigh ride together with you

There’s a birthday party
At the home of Farmer Grey
It’ll be the perfect ending
Of a perfect day
We’ll be singing the songs we love to sing
Without a single stop
At the fireplace where
We’ll watch the chestnuts pop
Pop pop pop

There’s a happy feeling
Nothing in this world can buy
When they pass around
The coffee and the pumpkin pie
It’ll nearly be like
A picture print by Currier & lives
These wonderful things
Are the things
We remember all through our lives
These wonderful things

Just hear those
Sleigh bells jing-a-ling
Ring ting ting-a-ting too
C’mon it’s lovely weather
For a sleigh ride together with you
Outside the snow is falling
And friends are calling “You hoo”
C’mon it’s lovely weather
For a sleigh ride together

Giddy-up giddy-up giddy-up let’s go
Let’s look at the show
We’re riding in a wonderland of snow
Giddy-up giddy-up giddy-up it’s grand
Just holding your hand
We’re riding along with a song
Of a wintery fairyland

Nice and rosy
And comfy cozy are we
We snuggle close together
Like two birds of a feather would be
Let’s take that road before us
And sing a chorus or two
C’mon it’s lovely weather
For a sleigh ride together with you

Giddy-up giddy-up

Giddy-up giddy-up

Giddy-up giddy-up

Giddy-up giddy-up

WOAH!

Thank you so much to all who were able to make it to our end-of-year potluck and contribute to the delicious spread!

We hope that you enjoyed sharing some quality time with your fellow choristers before the end of the season. Next year we will be holding smaller VIVA! parties so as to be able to spend more time with each of you!

Please keep in touch over the summer, I look forward to receiving your enrolment agreements over the next month. If you would like a digital copy of your acceptance letter, please just let me know.

Congratulations to everyone for all your hard work this year – it’s truly been a pleasure!

You’ll be hearing from us.

Very best to all,

Amy

–
Amy Gottung

General Manager

VIVA! Youth Singers of Toronto

427 Bloor St. West, P.O. Box 5

Toronto, ON M5S 1X7

Office: B-1 in Trinity-St. Paul’s Centre

416-788-VIVA(8482)

amy@vivayouthsingers.org

It’s almost time!  A year’s worth of Monday rehearsals and VIVA! blog-driven home practice pays off in our end-of-season concert.

1. Our DRESS REHEARSAL schedule is as follows:

Saturday, May 28th in the SANCTUARY:

CALL FOR ALL CHOIRS – 5:00 P.M.

PREPS will be dismissed @ 6:15

Main I and ECS will be dismissed @ 6:30

Main IIs and Youth Choir should be prepared to rehearse until 8:00

Please bring:

- Your music

- A water bottle

- A pencil

- Change for a snack from our BAKE SALE

- Your t-shirt or concert attire for me to review if you are at all concerned it may not be appropriate, and $10 for a t-shirt should you need to purchase a replacement

- Main IIs and Youth: a black binder or folder.  They can be purchased at Staples for $1.50

- Any black clothes you might want to contribute to our black clothing swap & share for parents in the narthex

- Main IIs and Youth choir trebles: pizza will be available for $2 a slice in the narthex – please bring change and/or an additional snack – this will be a long night!

*At our Dress Rehearsal you will receive your acceptance letters for the 2011-2012 season, updated year’s outlines, and applications for a new position in our older choirs (Main Chorus and ECS).

3. Parents – please help us with our final fundraising push (and with keeping our kids energized):

There will be a bake sale in the NARTHEX at our dress rehearsal. And, of course, we need baked goods to sell. So, we’re calling all bakers, wanna be bakers, know-how-to-read-a-basic-recipe bakers, can-make-rice-krispie-squares bakers to please bake something (without nuts) and bring it to TSP sometime on the 28th before 5:00 pm.

Can’t bake at all? Don’t worry. We’re looking for people to help run the bakesale table. See. We’ve got volunteer opportunities for everyone. If you can help, please email Mandy ataljohnson92000@yahoo.com.au (cced tot his email).

***Choristers, bring change on the 28th for our bake sale if you’d like to partake!***

4. Parents, our call for concert volunteers on Sunday is still open.  Volunteers do nothave to miss the performance, as most of our work occurs just before and after the concert.  Please send me an email if you are willing to provide a little support.

Our volunteer teams are as follows:

1. Set up

2. Take-down

3. Silent Auction & Raffle

4. Ushering

5. Ticket Sales

6. Post-Concert Reception in the GYM – all contributions welcome!

5. We are all very excited for our 2012 Greece tour!  In order to secure your spot on the tour, please note that tour deposits* are due on Saturday, May 28th at our dress.

*Minimum deposit amount for your first installment is $300.00

6. Our CONCERT will be held this Sunday, May 29th in the SANCTUARY at TSP.  Attire is CONCERT BLACK with black VIVA! shirts. Please note that choristers who are not dressed appropriately will not be allowed to perform. All choristers should be dressed in nice pants or a skirt (no mini-skirts please) with hair brushed and pulled away from your face, and with nice shoes (no runners, beach shoes, or boots).  Please do arrive clean and fresh but please do not wear perfume.

Please bring:

- ALL of your music – to hand in after the concert.  **You will be invoiced for missing copies**

- A water bottle

- A pencil

- Youth and Main II: A black folder or binder

CALL FOR ALL CHORISTERS is 2:00

When you arrive please report to the following locations:

Sanctuary (and leave your things in the CHAPEL) – Main II

CE Room 2:00-5:30 – Preps

Gym 2:00-5:30 – Main I

Memorial Room 2:00 – 5:30 – ECS

Brad’s Office – Tympanist, Flutist

Sanctuary (and leave your things in the VIVA! Office) – Youth Choir

Our doors open at 2:40

Concert begins at 3:00

7. Please join us to celebrate the end of another wonderful season!  On the evening of Monday, June 6th we’ll be holding

1. Our end-of-year vocal recital for all VIVA! vocal students and

2. A send-off social and potluck! - We warmly invite ALL choristers and their families to join us in the GYM for some end-of-year downtime with your fellow choristers and staff.

3. Chorister recognition pin ceremonies for all choristers

4. Photo distribution for all choristers

5. Hoodie hand-out for choristers who have ordered hoodies

6. The release of the inaugural edition of VIVAcity: the VIVA! Youth Board’s annual newsletter (currently accepting contributions!)

7. Rehearsal-free fun!

Please bring some food to share!  Assignments (nut-free, please) are as follows:

PREPS – Desserts, sweets

MAIN Is – Sides (veggies, fruits, snack foods)

MAIN IIs – Savoury/mains

YOUTH CHOIR and STAFF – Drinks, paper napkins, plates, forks, knives and spoons

RECITAL begins at 5:00 p.m. in the MEMORIAL ROOM

SOCIAL begins immediately after, at 6:00 p.m., in the GYM

8.    To the wonderful members of our 2011 Development/Outreach Team: OUTREACH FORMS are due to me this week (at our dress rehearsal on Saturday).  I am attaching to this email for your convenience – please fill out and return to me digitally, if possible. This information greatly informs our growth and development, we can’t thank you enough.

9. Our AUDITION DATE is Saturday, June 4^th – please contact me at 416-788-8482 oramy@vivayouthsingers.org if you are interested in advancing a choir or trying out for our Greece competition choir.

10. It’s my pleasure to share with you an exciting opportunity from Main II parent Lynda Hill.  A subscription to the Theatre Direct camp will also be available at our concert Silent Auction this Sunday!

Dear Viva Families,

Theatre Direct is currently registering for its 2011 Summer Drama Camp.
Of interest to choristers ages 11 -13, we offer a 9 day theatre training intensive from August 2 -12.

Some 1/2 day camp spots still available for ages 4/5 July 4-8 and August 2 – 5.

All programs take place in Theatre Direct’s performance and education venues in the beautiful Wychwood Barns located between Vaughn & Christie, South of St. Clair.

visit www.theatredirect.ca , email associate@theatredirect.on.ca for more information or call 416-537-4191

Thank you, VIVA!, for letting me bombard you with a record-breaking number of “weekly” memos over the past few days.  We appreciate your reading!

See you Saturday,

Amy

–

Amy

An announcement from Main II parent Lynda Hill, below:

Dear Viva Families

Theatre Direct is currently registering for its 2011 Summer Drama Camp.
Of interest to choristers ages 11 -13, we offer a 9 day theatre training intensive from August 2 -12.

Some 1/2 day camp spots still available for ages 4/5 July 4-8 and August 2 – 5

All programs take place in Theatre Direct’s performance and education venues in the beautiful Wychwood Barns located between Vaughn & Christie, South of St. Clair.

visit www.theatredirect.ca , email associate@theatredirect.on.ca for more information or call 416-537-4191

I hope you all enjoyed a restful weekend and are ready to ring in the end of our 2010-2011 season with a phenomenal performance this weekend!

This memo is chock full of very important information.  Please read thoroughly! As always, I am here to answer any questions:416 788 8482.

1. Rehearsal will be held tonight from 7:00-8:30 in the VIVA! Office for all Main IIs and Youth Choir trebles.

2. Our DRESS REHEARSAL schedule is as follows:

Saturday, May 28th in the SANCTUARY:

CALL FOR ALL CHOIRS – 5:00 P.M.

PREPS will be dismissed @ 6:15

Main I and ECS will be dismissed @ 6:30

Main IIs and Youth Choir should be prepared to rehearse until 7:30 or 8:00 (the latest)

Please bring:

- Your music

- A water bottle

- A pencil

- Change for a snack from our BAKE SALE

- Your t-shirt or concert attire for me to review if you are at all concerned it may not be appropriate, and $10 for a t-shirt should you need to purchase a replacement

3. Parents – please help us with our final fundraising push (and with keeping our kids energized):

There will be a bake sale in the NARTHEX at our dress rehearsal. And, of course, we need baked goods to sell. So, we’re calling all bakers, wanna be bakers, know-how-to-read-a-basic-recipe bakers, can-make-rice-krispie-squares bakers to please bake something (without nuts) and bring it to TSP sometime on the 28th before 5:00 pm.

Can’t bake at all? Don’t worry. We’re looking for people to help run the bakesale table. See. We’ve got volunteer opportunities for everyone. If you can help, please email Mandy ataljohnson92000@yahoo.com.au (cced tot his email).

***Choristers, bring change on the 28th for our bake sale if you’d like to partake!***

4. Parents, a reminder that we cannot run the Concert on Sunday, May 29th without the assistance of some parent volunteers!  An enormous thank you to those of you who have responded, but we still need a few more members of the team!

If you are able and willing to help us out, please send me an email.  We will need assistance with the following:

1. Set up

2. Take-down

3. Silent Auction & Raffle

4. Ushering

5. Ticket Sales

6. Post-Concert Reception in the GYM

5. Concert posters are attached to this email – I encourage you to share with family and friends!

6. FINAL CALL for 5- and 10-year choristers!  If you would like to receive recognition, please do let me know.

7. Hoodie orders were due yesterday but I have extended the deadline until today for any last-minute additions.  Please send me the attached hoodie order form as soon as possible if you would like to purchase a hoodie.  Payment is due at our VIVA! end-of-year vocal recital and Potluck Social on Monday, June 6th.  **SIZES ARE THE SAME AS THOSE OF OUR VIVA! T-SHIRTS**

8. We are all very excited for our 2012 Greece tour!  Please find the information from our tour meeting attached to this email.  In order to secure your spot on the tour, please note that tour deposits are due on Saturday, May 28th at our dress.

9. Our CONCERT, Far and Wide, will of course be held this Sunday, May 29th in the SANCTUARY at TSP.  Attire is CONCERTBLACK with black VIVA! shirts. Please note that choristers who are not dressed appropriately will not be allowed to perform. All choristers should be dressed in nice pants or a skirt (no mini-skirts please) with hair brushed and pulled away from your face, and with nice shoes (no runners, beach shoes, or boots).  Please do arrive clean and fresh but please do not wear perfume.

Please bring:

- Your music

- A water bottle

- A pencil

CALL FOR ALL CHORISTERS is 2:00

Our doors open at 2:40

Concert begins at 3:00

10. Please join us to celebrate the end of another wonderful season!  On the evening of Monday, June 6th we’ll be holding

1. Our end-of-year vocal recital for all VIVA! vocal students and

2. A send-off social and potluck! - We warmly invite ALL choristers and their families to join us in the GYM for some end-of-year downtime with your fellow choristers and staff.

Please bring some food to share!  Assignments (nut-free, please!) are as follows:

PREPS – Desserts, sweets

MAIN Is – Sides (veggies, fruits, snack foods)

MAIN IIs – Savoury/mains

YOUTH CHOIR and STAFF – Drinks, paper napkins, plates, forks, knives and spoons

RECITAL begins at 5:00 p.m. in the MEMORIAL ROOM

SOCIAL begins immediately after, at 6:00 p.m., in the GYM

11.  LAST CALL FOR ADS IN OUR SPRING PROGRAMME.  If you or any of your contacts are able to support VIVA! by purchasing an ad in our concert programme, please email me your artwork this week.  Our rates are very reasonable – this is a wonderful way to support VIVA!  **AD GUIDELINES ARE ATTACHED TO THIS MEMO*.*

12. To the wonderful members of our 2011 Development/Outreach Team: OUTREACH FORMS are due to me this week.  Please let me know how your meetings fared and please do not hesitate to ask any questions or share any concerns!

Thank you, everyone, for all your hard work at this busy time of year.  I can’t wait to hear your efforts pay off this Sunday.

Very best from your Manager,

Amy

Hoodie orders

VIVA ad guidelines-1-1

From Far and Wide

Advertising with VIVA-1

VIVA! YOUTH SINGERS MMJUL12ATH ITIN (1)

VIVA! Participants Memo Greece 2012 (1)

VIVA! GREECE JULY 2012 Registration Form (1)