Winter Chorus Concert
Who: All choruses – 6th, 7th, and 8th
Where: Lassiter Concert Hall
When: Monday, December 10th
5:30 PM – 8th grade call time
5:45 PM – 7th grade call time
6:00 PM – 6th grade call time
6:15 PM – doors open to the public
6:30 PM – Concert begins
The concert should be about 45 minutes long and all students must watch the entire performance.
Where: Lassiter Concert Hall
When: Monday, December 10th
5:30 PM – 8th grade call time
5:45 PM – 7th grade call time
6:00 PM – 6th grade call time
6:15 PM – doors open to the public
6:30 PM – Concert begins
The concert should be about 45 minutes long and all students must watch the entire performance.
- Students must bring something silent to if there is “down time” prior to the concert beginning (device & headphones, homework).
- This concert is REQUIRED and is a GRADE. Students will receive 2 summative grades for this performance; one for performing on the concert, and one for their performance etiquette both prior to and during the concert. Please see the choral handbook for details on this grading policy.
- All Students will wear their uniform. Please inform Mrs. Cagle ASAP if you are missing any part of your uniform.
- If you miss a concert for any reason (excused or unexcused), you are expected to inquire about your make-up assignment and make up your grade within 2 weeks of the concert. This varies based on the concert and is at Mrs. Cagle’s discretion. All missing concert grades must be made up within 2 weeks of the concert. Missing concert grades will remain a zero after 2 weeks.
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra 7th Grade Field Trip
What: The opportunity to experience a live performance by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra performing works by Rachmaninov.
When: Friday, November 30th during school hours. (Departing school about 9:30 and returning about 1:15)
Where: Woodruff Arts Center in Midtown Atlanta
Cost: $18 for students, paid either online through mypaymentsplus or cash or check (made out to Simpson Middle School) turned into the school. Chaperone cost is $10 but please withhold chaperone payment until availability is confirmed.
ABOUT FIVE CHAPERONES ARE NEEDED for chorus. To chaperone, please complete the back of the permission form that was sent home with your student. Chaperone ticket availability is on a first-come, first serve basis. Chaperone cost is $10 but please withhold chaperone payment until availability is confirmed.
Students that are in more than one music class only need to return one form to either one of their music teachers and pay the cost for one student.
The form and payment are due by Friday, November 2nd.
When: Friday, November 30th during school hours. (Departing school about 9:30 and returning about 1:15)
Where: Woodruff Arts Center in Midtown Atlanta
Cost: $18 for students, paid either online through mypaymentsplus or cash or check (made out to Simpson Middle School) turned into the school. Chaperone cost is $10 but please withhold chaperone payment until availability is confirmed.
ABOUT FIVE CHAPERONES ARE NEEDED for chorus. To chaperone, please complete the back of the permission form that was sent home with your student. Chaperone ticket availability is on a first-come, first serve basis. Chaperone cost is $10 but please withhold chaperone payment until availability is confirmed.
Students that are in more than one music class only need to return one form to either one of their music teachers and pay the cost for one student.
The form and payment are due by Friday, November 2nd.
8th Grade Night at Sprayberry
Who: all 8th grade chorus students
When: Friday, October 19th 5:30 – 7:45PM
What: you are invited to perform the national anthem at a football game with the Sprayberry Chorus. We will get to meet and rehearse with the Sprayberry chorus prior to performing, and eat pizza!
Cost: Free!
Attire: School-appropriate Sprayberry spirit wear or Sprayberry colors
Where: Sprayberry Chorus room & football field. How to find the chorus room below!
When: Friday, October 19th 5:30 – 7:45PM
What: you are invited to perform the national anthem at a football game with the Sprayberry Chorus. We will get to meet and rehearse with the Sprayberry chorus prior to performing, and eat pizza!
Cost: Free!
Attire: School-appropriate Sprayberry spirit wear or Sprayberry colors
Where: Sprayberry Chorus room & football field. How to find the chorus room below!
Fall Concert
UNIFORMS:
Women wear their black chorus dress, black DRESSY shoes (not sneakers), with their hair done so that they will not be tempted to touch it, only simple studs are allowed. Please make sure that your daughter's wear undergarments that will NOT show in our scoop-necked dresses!
7th GRADE MEN'S UNIFORMS UNFORTUNATELY HAVE STILL NOT ARRIVED. I am sincerely sorry for the inconvenience. Unless they arrive tomorrow and I am able to distribute by the end of the day, the 7th grade men will wear solid black or khaki dress pants, and a black or white button down with a tie of their choice along with black or brown dress shoes. (Think: "sunday best").
Who: 7th and 8th grade Mixed Choruses
When: Tuesday, October 9th. ALL students need to be there by 5:30 PM Concert begins at 6:30 PM
Where: Simpson Theater
Women wear their black chorus dress, black DRESSY shoes (not sneakers), with their hair done so that they will not be tempted to touch it, only simple studs are allowed. Please make sure that your daughter's wear undergarments that will NOT show in our scoop-necked dresses!
7th GRADE MEN'S UNIFORMS UNFORTUNATELY HAVE STILL NOT ARRIVED. I am sincerely sorry for the inconvenience. Unless they arrive tomorrow and I am able to distribute by the end of the day, the 7th grade men will wear solid black or khaki dress pants, and a black or white button down with a tie of their choice along with black or brown dress shoes. (Think: "sunday best").
Who: 7th and 8th grade Mixed Choruses
When: Tuesday, October 9th. ALL students need to be there by 5:30 PM Concert begins at 6:30 PM
Where: Simpson Theater
- Students must bring something silent to do (device & headphones, homework)
- This concert is REQUIRED and is a GRADE.
- The concert should be about 30 minutes long.
- All Students will wear their uniform.
- Only if absolutely necessary, students may stay after school until the concert. Bring yourself dinner and something to do.
Simpson Singers Results
Congratulations to the following students for making it into the Simpson Singers Ensemble: (in no particular order)
Zoe D
Addisyn S
Kayla C
Nisha B
Cavin D
Zehari W
Mollie E
Sophia C
Jillian K
Adam Y
Reina A
Avery W
Margaret D
Hannah L
Gabbi F
Ioana M
Donaca T
Charlotte F
Josi F
Annabel H
Shelby S
Hannah J
Ella G
Taylor S
Skylar M
Anna M
Adam Y
We will be having our rehearsals on Tuesday afternoons, after school until 6:00 and Friday mornings. Please notify Mrs. Cagle if you cannot be at these rehearsal days. We will start rehearsal this Friday morning September 14th at 8:00 and our first afternoon rehearsal Tuesday afternoon after school. We will meet in the chorus room immediately after dismissal. You may bring a snack to eat between school and rehearsal.
Zoe D
Addisyn S
Kayla C
Nisha B
Cavin D
Zehari W
Mollie E
Sophia C
Jillian K
Adam Y
Reina A
Avery W
Margaret D
Hannah L
Gabbi F
Ioana M
Donaca T
Charlotte F
Josi F
Annabel H
Shelby S
Hannah J
Ella G
Taylor S
Skylar M
Anna M
Adam Y
We will be having our rehearsals on Tuesday afternoons, after school until 6:00 and Friday mornings. Please notify Mrs. Cagle if you cannot be at these rehearsal days. We will start rehearsal this Friday morning September 14th at 8:00 and our first afternoon rehearsal Tuesday afternoon after school. We will meet in the chorus room immediately after dismissal. You may bring a snack to eat between school and rehearsal.
Simpson Singers is now accepting 6th graders!
Looking for an extra challenge? Simpson singers is an advanced, extra-curricular ensemble that will be performing at events throughout the fall semester. Available for 7th and 8th graders to apply.
REQUIREMENTS:
REHEARSALS: Rehearsals will be once a week after school until 6:00. We may also have an occasional morning rehearsal as scheduled if necessary. Using the feedback you give on the application, we will determine the best day(s) for the majority of people and this will be announced after all applications have been submitted.
PERFORMANCES:
COST: free except possibly a cheap ($5-10) t-shirt. We will decide this later.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Auditions: Auditions will be held on an individual basis. Sign up for your before-school time slot in the chorus room. For you audition, you will need to sing your major scale and sing a song from chorus that you think showcases your voice, and there will be a brief written “quiz” covering the things we have learned so far in chorus (solfege, rhythm, etc.)
- Complete the attached application.
- Sign and return the permission slip. You may turn this in early or bring it to your audition.
- You must be able to attend the events we are performing at (details below)
- Once rehearsal times are set, you must be able to attend these rehearsals.
REHEARSALS: Rehearsals will be once a week after school until 6:00. We may also have an occasional morning rehearsal as scheduled if necessary. Using the feedback you give on the application, we will determine the best day(s) for the majority of people and this will be announced after all applications have been submitted.
PERFORMANCES:
- Tuesday, October 16th after school until 7:30PM – Simpson 30th Anniversary Celebration.
- Friday, December 7th at 7:30PM - Christmas at Piedmont Church event. This is not a field trip! Transportation is your own responsibility. If you cannot attend this event, you cannot be in the ensemble.
- Monday, December 10th at 6:30PM – Winter Chorus Concert
COST: free except possibly a cheap ($5-10) t-shirt. We will decide this later.
Mrs. Fields Cookie Dough Fundraiser
We are selling Mrs. Fields frozen cookie dough (and other foods) this year to benefit the music department. Here is everything you need to know:
FAQ:
- Money and orders are due September 7th. It must all be turned in at once. It cannot be turned in early.
- Cash and checks are accepted. Checks made out to Simpson Middle School. We encourage you to consolidate the payments you / your students collects as much as possible.
- More packets are available if you lose yours or need an extra order form.
- Orders are delivered mid-late October. Information about picking up your items will come later.
- PARENTS OF 8TH GRADERS: your student can earn $$$ towards their Orlando Trip! After the first 5 items (starting with the 6th item), $5 for each item goes towards their Orlando Trip!
FAQ:
- I am in more than one music class, what do I do? You will sell for your FIRST music class.
- Can you accept donations? Yes. Checks made out to Simpson Middle School and “chorus donation” on the memo line. Please note that donations do not count towards student prizes.
- Is this required? Members of chorus are strongly encouraged to sell at least and item or two.
- What is this for? The money raised from this fundraiser helps us to purchase music, pay for performance fees, provide uniforms for students with financial difficulties, in-class clinicians, classroom supplies, classroom technology, and much more.
Man Day Monday September 10th
- When: Monday, September 10th 2018. Immediately after school until about 6:30.
What: An afternoon of music, pizza and fun!
Cost: Free!
Where: Lassiter High School Concert Hall & Chorus Room
Transportation: Each student/parent will be responsible for their own transportation (or arrangement of) to and from Lassiter. I encourage you to carpool. If you are not able to arrange transportation for yourself, please let Mrs. Cagle know.
TO: You will need to be a car-rider on this day and leave from Simpson dismissal and drive immediately to Lassiter to be dropped off.
FROM: You will need to be picked up from Lassiter at 6:30PM.
Behavior: By attending this event, students are agreeing to adhere to the rules and expectations that are set for Simpson Middle School and for Chorus. Distracting, inappropriate, or disrespectful behavior is not accepted at this event.
To attend, please sign and return the permission form (handed out in class) to Mrs. Cagle by Friday, September 7th.
Lassiter Ladies Day
When: Monday, September 17th 2018. Immediately after school until about 6:30.
Who: All women in chorus! 6th, 7th, 8th grade at Simpson & Mabry are invited to join the women of Lassiter High School Chorus.
What: An afternoon of music, pizza and fun!
Cost: Free!
Where: Lassiter High School Concert Hall & Chorus Room
Transportation: Each student/parent will be responsible for their own transportation (or arrangement of) to and from Lassiter. I encourage you to carpool. If you are not able to arrange transportation for yourself, please let Mrs. Cagle know.
TO: You will need to be a car-rider on this day and leave from Simpson dismissal and drive immediately to Lassiter to be dropped off.
FROM: You will need to be picked up from Lassiter at 6:30PM.
Behavior: By attending this event, students are agreeing to adhere to the rules and expectations that are set for Simpson Middle School and for Chorus. Distracting, inappropriate, or disrespectful behavior is not accepted at this event.
To attend, please sign and return the permission form (handed out in class) to Mrs. Cagle by Friday, September 14th.
Who: All women in chorus! 6th, 7th, 8th grade at Simpson & Mabry are invited to join the women of Lassiter High School Chorus.
What: An afternoon of music, pizza and fun!
Cost: Free!
Where: Lassiter High School Concert Hall & Chorus Room
Transportation: Each student/parent will be responsible for their own transportation (or arrangement of) to and from Lassiter. I encourage you to carpool. If you are not able to arrange transportation for yourself, please let Mrs. Cagle know.
TO: You will need to be a car-rider on this day and leave from Simpson dismissal and drive immediately to Lassiter to be dropped off.
FROM: You will need to be picked up from Lassiter at 6:30PM.
Behavior: By attending this event, students are agreeing to adhere to the rules and expectations that are set for Simpson Middle School and for Chorus. Distracting, inappropriate, or disrespectful behavior is not accepted at this event.
To attend, please sign and return the permission form (handed out in class) to Mrs. Cagle by Friday, September 14th.
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6th Grade Uniforms / Spirit Wear
6th grade Band, Chorus, and Orchestra students are required to purchase a music department t-shirt as their uniform for this year. The music department is also offering the purchase of T-Shirts and Hoodies to all other music students and music department supporters. The t-shirt is short sleeved & dark gray. The hoodie is black. You can order one or the other, or both.
Money and Form Due by: Friday, September 7th.
Get an order form from Mrs. Cagle. Turn in money to a black box! Cash or check. Checks made out to Simpson Middle School.
Money and Form Due by: Friday, September 7th.
Get an order form from Mrs. Cagle. Turn in money to a black box! Cash or check. Checks made out to Simpson Middle School.
7th grade uniforms DUE AUGUST 31ST
Information on the sizing, pricing, and ordering of the 7th and 8th grade music department uniforms was sent home with students on Friday, August 3rd. Click the documents below for more information.
- FAQ: if your student is in more than one music class, the uniform is the same and you only need to purchase one.
- FAQ: the uniforms are the same as previous years and you are allowed to acquire a new one from previous students. I believe there is a facebook page for Simpson parents where people are posting theirs.
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Simpson is now offering MyPaymentsPlus (www.MyPaymentsPlus.com), an online service that provides you the convenience of making credit/debit card payments on your student’s account for field trips, club dues, library fees, music uniforms, etc. This system will eliminate the need to send checks to school or worry about lost or forgotten money.
We strongly encourage you to create an account at no cost through www.MyPaymentsPlus.com. Many of you may already be using MyPaymentsPlus to manage your student’s lunch accounts. If so, you do not need to set up an additional account. The account is tied to their student ID number and travels with them from year to year, school to school as long as they stay in the Cobb County School District.
To sign up, simply visit: www.MyPaymentsPlus.com and click on “Register a Free Account.” You will need your student’s ID number to complete registration. If you don’t know your child’s student ID, please contact Simpson or use your ParentVue account to obtain this information or ask your student as they should know it. Once you finish registration, you may log-in to begin managing your student’s account instantly!
When making payment for Music Department uniforms, please make the selections for the Music Department that your child is enrolled in .. Band, Chorus or Orchestra.
Please contact Mary Tallman, Simpson’s Bookkeeper at 770-971-4711 with any questions.
We strongly encourage you to create an account at no cost through www.MyPaymentsPlus.com. Many of you may already be using MyPaymentsPlus to manage your student’s lunch accounts. If so, you do not need to set up an additional account. The account is tied to their student ID number and travels with them from year to year, school to school as long as they stay in the Cobb County School District.
To sign up, simply visit: www.MyPaymentsPlus.com and click on “Register a Free Account.” You will need your student’s ID number to complete registration. If you don’t know your child’s student ID, please contact Simpson or use your ParentVue account to obtain this information or ask your student as they should know it. Once you finish registration, you may log-in to begin managing your student’s account instantly!
When making payment for Music Department uniforms, please make the selections for the Music Department that your child is enrolled in .. Band, Chorus or Orchestra.
Please contact Mary Tallman, Simpson’s Bookkeeper at 770-971-4711 with any questions.
Concert Policy
Every concert is prepared with the expectation that all students will be present, and missing singers have a definite impact on the sound of the ensemble, as well as the logistics of staging. All Simpson chorus students are required to attend all rehearsals and performances of their ensemble. If you or your student is sick, or there is a family emergency, it is CRITICAL that you inform Mrs. Cagle as EARLY AS POSSIBLE. Concerts are a grade!! If you miss a concert for any reason (excused or unexcused), you are expected to inquire about your make up assignment. This varies based on the concert and is at Mrs. Cagle’s discretion.