Solos
Congratulations! "Alternate" means that you are prepared to sing the solo in case the main person is sick or absent
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"loving can hurt, loving can hurt sometimes, but it's the only thing that makes us feel alive" = Laci A (alternate: Jordan B)
"When it gets hard.... when it gets hard sometimes, it is the only thing that makes us feel alive" = Sam L (alternate: Mia M)
Just the Way You Are
Verse 1 and the harmony part of verse 2: Jacob T (alternate: Pida S)
Verse 2: Antonino P (alternate: Caroline A)
DESCANT ALTOS: Claire C, Assada J, Jacob T
DESCANT SOPRANOS: Samantha M, Belle D, Sam L
For Good
Verse 1: McKenna C (alternate: Maya R)
Verse 2: Hannah D (alternate: Karah J)
Photograph
"loving can hurt, loving can hurt sometimes, but it's the only thing that makes us feel alive" = Laci A (alternate: Jordan B)
"When it gets hard.... when it gets hard sometimes, it is the only thing that makes us feel alive" = Sam L (alternate: Mia M)
Just the Way You Are
Verse 1 and the harmony part of verse 2: Jacob T (alternate: Pida S)
Verse 2: Antonino P (alternate: Caroline A)
DESCANT ALTOS: Claire C, Assada J, Jacob T
DESCANT SOPRANOS: Samantha M, Belle D, Sam L
For Good
Verse 1: McKenna C (alternate: Maya R)
Verse 2: Hannah D (alternate: Karah J)
Spring Fundraiser
When: from January 22nd - February 5th
How: Students can sell 2 different ways
1. The "old fashioned way" - using the catalog and order form. Collect money by cash or check (made out to Simpson Middle school) manually and turn in on February 5th.
2. Use the Yankee Candle Fundraising app to send a personalized link to anyone in the US to purchase Yankee products online and have it shipped directly to their front door, while still benefiting our fundraising. You must sign up as a seller at Yankeecandlefundraising.com or using the yankee candle fundraising app.
(or any combination of the two methods of selling. Prices are the same either way and benefit our program the same. You earn credit towards your prices the same both ways.)
FAQ:
What if I am in another music class? It is your choice which class you would like your fundraising to benefit. Turn your form and money into that class.
Is this required? No, but strongly encouraged and greatly appreciated!
How does this money help us? It helps chorus to purchase our music that we perform, to purchase classroom tools, to pay for our accompanists and any clinicians we may hire, and to save up towards installing permanent seated risers in the chorus room.
Can you make a donation instead? Yes! Cash or check made out to Simpson Middle School.
Does this fundraiser go towards our Orlando trip? Unfortunately, it does not.
How: Students can sell 2 different ways
1. The "old fashioned way" - using the catalog and order form. Collect money by cash or check (made out to Simpson Middle school) manually and turn in on February 5th.
2. Use the Yankee Candle Fundraising app to send a personalized link to anyone in the US to purchase Yankee products online and have it shipped directly to their front door, while still benefiting our fundraising. You must sign up as a seller at Yankeecandlefundraising.com or using the yankee candle fundraising app.
(or any combination of the two methods of selling. Prices are the same either way and benefit our program the same. You earn credit towards your prices the same both ways.)
FAQ:
What if I am in another music class? It is your choice which class you would like your fundraising to benefit. Turn your form and money into that class.
Is this required? No, but strongly encouraged and greatly appreciated!
How does this money help us? It helps chorus to purchase our music that we perform, to purchase classroom tools, to pay for our accompanists and any clinicians we may hire, and to save up towards installing permanent seated risers in the chorus room.
Can you make a donation instead? Yes! Cash or check made out to Simpson Middle School.
Does this fundraiser go towards our Orlando trip? Unfortunately, it does not.
Tuesday, February 26th: Pre-LGPE Concert
Required? Yes.
What: This concert is called "pre-LGPE" simply because it is a great opportunity for 7th grade, who will be participating in LGPE for the first time this year, to get a "practice run" of their LGPE music. 6th grade will also join us on this concert even though it is not "Pre-LGPE" for them. :)
Who: 6th grade chorus, 7th grade mixed chorus
When: Tuesday, February 26th
5:45 - 7th grade call time
6:00 - 6th grade call time
6:15 - Doors open
6:30 - Concert begins
Where: Simpson Theater
7th grade attire: Ladies: black uniform dress and black dress shoes. No bras showing, please. Hair out of your face. Stud earring only. No necklaces or bracelets. Men: Black uniform dress pants, black uniform dress shirt, black uniform tie, black DRESS shoes, black dress socks.
6th grade attire: Jeans (no holes), gray Simpson Music Department shirt, close-toed shoes, hair out of face.
What: This concert is called "pre-LGPE" simply because it is a great opportunity for 7th grade, who will be participating in LGPE for the first time this year, to get a "practice run" of their LGPE music. 6th grade will also join us on this concert even though it is not "Pre-LGPE" for them. :)
Who: 6th grade chorus, 7th grade mixed chorus
When: Tuesday, February 26th
5:45 - 7th grade call time
6:00 - 6th grade call time
6:15 - Doors open
6:30 - Concert begins
Where: Simpson Theater
7th grade attire: Ladies: black uniform dress and black dress shoes. No bras showing, please. Hair out of your face. Stud earring only. No necklaces or bracelets. Men: Black uniform dress pants, black uniform dress shirt, black uniform tie, black DRESS shoes, black dress socks.
6th grade attire: Jeans (no holes), gray Simpson Music Department shirt, close-toed shoes, hair out of face.
Tuesday, March 12: Cluster Concert
Required? Yes
What: The Lassiter High School Chorus Department has invited us to perform on a concert along with their choirs and the choirs from Mabry! This is a great chance to experience how music brings people together, and is also a great chance for 8th grade chorus to perform our LGPE music before the real LGPE.
Who: 8th grade mixed chorus
When: Tuesday, March 12
Students arrive to Lassiter at 5:00PM (ASAP after Simpson dismissal)
Performance begins at 7:00 PM
Where: Lassiter Concert Hall
Attire: Ladies: black dress and black dress shoes. No bras showing, please. Hair out of your face. Stud earring only. No necklaces or bracelets. Men: Black dress pants, black dress shirt, black tie, black DRESS shoes, black dress socks.
What: The Lassiter High School Chorus Department has invited us to perform on a concert along with their choirs and the choirs from Mabry! This is a great chance to experience how music brings people together, and is also a great chance for 8th grade chorus to perform our LGPE music before the real LGPE.
Who: 8th grade mixed chorus
When: Tuesday, March 12
Students arrive to Lassiter at 5:00PM (ASAP after Simpson dismissal)
Performance begins at 7:00 PM
Where: Lassiter Concert Hall
Attire: Ladies: black dress and black dress shoes. No bras showing, please. Hair out of your face. Stud earring only. No necklaces or bracelets. Men: Black dress pants, black dress shirt, black tie, black DRESS shoes, black dress socks.
Thursday, March 14th: 7th Grade LGPE
What: LGPE stands for Large Group Performance Evaluation. The chorus as a whole will perform 2 songs and also sight read for a panel of judges. We will receive a score and feedback regarding our performances, which we can use to improve our musicianship. A high level of preparedness and professionalism is expected while attending this event. It is a great learning experience for us!
When: Thursday, March 14th. Students will report to the chorus room at the beginning of first period. We will depart by 9:45 and return at approximately 11:30, then resume a normal school day.
Where: This is a field trip that takes place at Piedmont Baptist Church. School bus transportation is provided.
Wear: Students will need to WEAR THEIR UNIFORM TO SCHOOL. There will be no changing prior to leaving on the field trip. Bring a change of school clothes to change into upon returning.
Women: black chorus dress, black dress shoes. Absolutely no necklaces or bracelets, only stud earrings are permitted. Be mindful of your undergarments not showing in the scoop-necked dress.
Men: Black pants, shirt, and tie (purchased through the school, please do not provide your own as it may not match). No belt is needed as the uniform pants have a built-in adjuster. Provide your own dress shoes and black dress socks.
Cost: $0.
Required? Yes.
Can we bring devices on this trip? Devices will be left at school in your locker. In the case of an emergency, chaperones can provide communication. Parents, if you need to get in touch with your child for an emergency, contact the church. If a device is seen by a chaperone, it will be held by the chaperone until returning to school.
Do we need to provide lunch? Students will eat their lunch however they normally would, since we will be returning to school before their lunch period.
Can we bring a bag? Students will bring zero personal belongings on this trip. Any personal/medical necessities can be held and provided by chaperones.
Can parents watch their performance? Yes! We perform in the sanctuary at 10:30. The other portions of our trip are closed to parents.
About 5 chaperones are needed!
Please email kirstin.cagle@cobbk12.org if you are able to chaperone.
PERMISSION FORM IS DUE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH. Can be printed, scanned (or high quality photo) and emailed to Mrs. Cagle.
When: Thursday, March 14th. Students will report to the chorus room at the beginning of first period. We will depart by 9:45 and return at approximately 11:30, then resume a normal school day.
Where: This is a field trip that takes place at Piedmont Baptist Church. School bus transportation is provided.
Wear: Students will need to WEAR THEIR UNIFORM TO SCHOOL. There will be no changing prior to leaving on the field trip. Bring a change of school clothes to change into upon returning.
Women: black chorus dress, black dress shoes. Absolutely no necklaces or bracelets, only stud earrings are permitted. Be mindful of your undergarments not showing in the scoop-necked dress.
Men: Black pants, shirt, and tie (purchased through the school, please do not provide your own as it may not match). No belt is needed as the uniform pants have a built-in adjuster. Provide your own dress shoes and black dress socks.
Cost: $0.
Required? Yes.
Can we bring devices on this trip? Devices will be left at school in your locker. In the case of an emergency, chaperones can provide communication. Parents, if you need to get in touch with your child for an emergency, contact the church. If a device is seen by a chaperone, it will be held by the chaperone until returning to school.
Do we need to provide lunch? Students will eat their lunch however they normally would, since we will be returning to school before their lunch period.
Can we bring a bag? Students will bring zero personal belongings on this trip. Any personal/medical necessities can be held and provided by chaperones.
Can parents watch their performance? Yes! We perform in the sanctuary at 10:30. The other portions of our trip are closed to parents.
About 5 chaperones are needed!
Please email kirstin.cagle@cobbk12.org if you are able to chaperone.
PERMISSION FORM IS DUE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH. Can be printed, scanned (or high quality photo) and emailed to Mrs. Cagle.
| 7th_grade_lgpe_permission_2019.pdf |
Friday, March 15th: 8th Grade LGPE
What: LGPE stands for Large Group Performance Evaluation. The chorus as a whole will perform 2 songs and also sight read for a panel of judges. We will receive a score and feedback regarding our performances, which we can use to improve our musicianship. A high level of preparedness and professionalism is expected while attending this event. It is a great learning experience for us!
When: Friday, March 15th. Students will report to the theater as soon as they arrive at school. It is imperative that students arrive before 9:00! We will depart by 9:15 and return at approximately 11:00, then resume a normal school day.
Where: This is a field trip that takes place at Piedmont Baptist Church. School bus transportation is provided.
Wear: Students will need to WEAR THEIR UNIFORM TO SCHOOL. There will be no changing prior to leaving on the field trip. Bring a change of school clothes to change into upon returning.
Women: black chorus dress, black dress shoes. Absolutely no necklaces or bracelets, only stud earrings are permitted. Be mindful of your undergarments not showing in the scoop-necked dress.
Men: Black pants, shirt, and tie (purchased through the school, please do not provide your own as it may not match). No belt is needed as the uniform pants have a built-in adjuster. Provide your own dress shoes and black dress socks.
Cost: $0.
Required? Yes.
Can we bring devices on this trip? Devices will be left at school in your locker. In the case of an emergency, chaperones can provide communication. Parents, if you need to get in touch with your child for an emergency, contact the church. If a device is seen by a chaperone, it will be held by the chaperone until returning to school.
Do we need to provide lunch? Students will eat their lunch however they normally would at school.
Can we bring a bag? Students will bring zero personal belongings on this trip. Any personal/medical necessities can be held and provided by chaperones.
Can parents watch their performance? Yes! We perform in the sanctuary at 10:00. The other portions of our trip are closed to parents.
About 5 chaperones are needed!
Please email kirstin.cagle@cobbk12.org if you are able to chaperone.
PERMISSION FORM IS DUE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH. Can be printed, scanned (or high quality photo) and emailed to Mrs. Cagle.
| 8th_grade_lgpe_permission_2019.pdf |
Monday, April 29th: Spring Concert
What: We will be presenting a fun-filled concert of student-selected music!
Who: All grades / choruses
When: Monday, April 29th.
5:30 - 8th grade call time
5:45 - 7th grade call time
6:00 - 6th grade call time
6:15 - doors open to the public
6:30 - concert begins
Where: Lassiter Concert Hall
7th and 8th grade attire: Ladies: black dress and black dress shoes. No bras showing, please. Hair out of your face. Stud earring only. No necklaces or bracelets. Men: Black dress pants, black dress shirt, black tie, black DRESS shoes, black dress socks.
6th grade attire: Jeans (no holes), gray Simpson Music Department shirt, close-toed shoes, hair out of face.
Who: All grades / choruses
When: Monday, April 29th.
5:30 - 8th grade call time
5:45 - 7th grade call time
6:00 - 6th grade call time
6:15 - doors open to the public
6:30 - concert begins
Where: Lassiter Concert Hall
7th and 8th grade attire: Ladies: black dress and black dress shoes. No bras showing, please. Hair out of your face. Stud earring only. No necklaces or bracelets. Men: Black dress pants, black dress shirt, black tie, black DRESS shoes, black dress socks.
6th grade attire: Jeans (no holes), gray Simpson Music Department shirt, close-toed shoes, hair out of face.
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.