Tuesday, October 17, 2006

High School Choir Retreat this WEEKEND!

Our high school choir retreat is coming up this weekend. Here are some important details that you should know.

When do we leave?

Thursday, October 19- 8:15 am (come to school at regular time to pack). Our morning rehearsals will be held at Calvary Baptist Church. We will leave the church and drive to Life Action around 1:15 p.m.

When do we return?

Friday, October 20- 3:15 pm (arrive at school, have someone pick you up if needed)

This is a required trip and everyone 9th-12th Grade must attend! If you do not attend you will receive a failing grade for the retreat and it will significantly affect your overall choir grade for the year.

What should you bring?

Bible

Sleeping Bag/Pillow

Toiletries

Pen/Pencil/Paper

Camera (take lots of crazy pictures!)

A heart attitude ready to sing!!!

What should you wear?

Jeans/Pants

Warm Clothing (It will probably be cooler weather)

Modest Clothing

What should you NOT bring?

CD players or CD’s

Headsets

MP3 Players/Tape Players/Radios

Video Games/TV’s

What is our goal?

To prepare our hearts spiritually to minister

To learn and prepare our music for this year

To learn good vocal techniques

To grow in our relationships with one another

Where are we going?

Life Action Retreat and Conference Center

Buchanan, MI

269-695-2191

What is the cost?

The cost is $38 per person which includes 2 lunches, dinner, breakfast, and housing.

(This will be billed to your account)

Who is our guest speaker?

All the way from Holland, Michigan . . . Mr. Jerry Stayton will be coming to share with us for our devotional times.

Who are our sponsors?

Mr. and Mrs. St. Clair

Mrs. Visscher

Mrs. Ozios

Mrs. Field

Pastor Trent

What will rehearsals look like?

Mr. St. Clair will be leading rehearsals for both choirs. There will be several rehearsals all together to work on Christmas Concert and Spring Concert music. Some split rehearsal time will be spent working on competition music.

Is there anything else I should know?

Cabin assignments will be made upon arrival at Life Action. You will be given a schedule, which you should keep and follow diligently.

If you have any further questions, please call the school.