2011-2012 Spring Season
The first three quarters of the school year are behind us, and the spring musical will soon be upon us.
Remember that our online calendar is always the most accurate way of tracking HMS Choral events. The "refrigerator sheet" was created at the beginning of the school year as a way of planning HMS Choral activities and is not updated as the school year progresses.
Barnes and Noble Fundraiser ** New Date **
A new date for the Barnes and Noble fundraiser has been chosen. The kids will now visit and perform and the Reston Barnes and Noble on Friday, May 11, 2012 at 7:00pm. Click here to downlod the Barnes and Noble voucher that can be used at the store or online. Please email Mr. Case with any questions.
Pictures from the 2012 Williamsburg Performances
On May 4, 2012, the three HMS Choral groups competed in Williamsburg. Pictures from that event can be found on our Picasa page or linked directly from our Photos Page.
Pictures from the 2012 Pre-Trip Concert
On May 1, 2012, the three HMS Choral groups performed for the local Herndon families what they sang in Williamsburg a few days later. Pictures from that concert can be found on our Picasa page or linked directly from our Photos Page.
Wizard of Oz Musical
HMS is proud to present the Wizard of Oz. Most information about the musical will be sent home with the students and coordinated via Blackboard. Below are four of the songs that students can use to study from. Click on any of the links to listen to the music. Right-click on any of them to download them to your computer.
Soprano: If I Only Had a Brain
Alto: Somewhere Over The Rainbow
Tenor: If I Only Had a Heart (higher tenors)
Tenor: If I Only Had a Heart (lower tenors)
Bass: If I Were King of the Forest
If I Only Had a Brain (music only)
Somewhere Over The Rainbow (music only)
If I Only Had a Heart (music only)
If I Were King of the Forest (music only)
Jitterbug (music only)
Congrats to Our 2012 District XII Choir Members
Congratulations to the following HMS Choir members for placement into the District XII Choirs:
| SATB Choir | SSA Choir |
| Soprano | Soprano 1 |
| Emma Anderson Emily Ray Rebecca Wichman |
Shennan O'Day Evelyn Showalter |
| Alto | Soprano 2 |
| Lauren Butler Gaby Kubi Sarah Shelton Stephanie Watson |
Ariel Milner Elisa Nicolini |
| Tenor | Alto |
| Joseph Aucoin Jack Norcross |
Angelica Bland Helena Clark Becky Findley |
| Bass | |
| Ryan Eisnaugle |
Photos Online
This year, the online photo galleries will transition to Picasa. As was done before, all submitted pictures will be drastically reduced in size to permit faster browsing of the pictures. If you would like any high-quality copies for printing or your own personal picture gallery, simply email the webmaster with the album and picture name.
You Are Connected to Herndon High School Choir
Most (hopefully all) HMS Choir students will continue their choral studies at Herndon High School. Under the direction of Dana Van Slyke, Herndon Choir offers a wealth of choral experiences through its six ensembles, musical productions, and many other performance opportunities.
Choir is a great activity for students to help smooth their transition into high school. During this school year, middle school students will have the opportunity to perform with the high school choral ensembles. In addition to the chance to be on stage with the more experienced singers, middle school singers can learn about the high school's program, start planning their course selections, and make friends.
To learn more about the high school choral programs, visit the Herndon Choir website at www.HerndonChoir.com.