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State Choral Festival was held at CMU on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 6 and 7, 2008. Concert Choir turned in the performance of a lifetime. I can probably think of a half-dozen moments in my entire singing career that were the equal of our performance, and for sheer awesomemess I don't know if anything compares to the big moment in Bogo that we created in the clinic room (Chamichian) with our judge, Dr. Jose Rivera. Read some of the judges's comments below.
We were the only choir over two days to receive only one number in every category from every judge: the number 1. Even powerhouse schools like Traverse City West and Roscommon did not score that well. Just brilliant!
Here are some of the judges's comments: rhythmic energy is exceptional in Dulaman....Rachmaninoff is NOT EASY...for pro...choirs. WOW!....beautiful line....suspensions are brought out....great dynamics....this is a first rate choir....FANTASTIC....singers really connected with this motet....wonderful performance....excellent musicianship....first-rate, top-notch....highlight of the day....very musical, very mature ensemble....stylistic attributes [are] really excellent....gorgeous....
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| MPHS MUSICAL NEWS |
Beauty and the Beast was an unqualified artistic, critical, and financial success. Thanks for your part in it!
Check here for news about next year's high school musical. Mr. Klak and are hard at work deciding.... |
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WELCOME!
Hello guests and members! Welcome to the on-line resource for the choral program in the Mt. Pleasant Michigan Public Schools. Please visit often, and let me know what you think. mrrphelps@yahoo.com 775-2200 x3020
Thanks! Rick Phelps, Director of Choirs
VOICE LESSON CENTRAL
Several of you have been asking for information regarding voice lessons. Here is a list of curently available voice instructors in the central Michigan area. They are listed randomly.
Mary Stewart Kiesgen, CMU faculty 774-1968
Barbara Burdick, CMU instructor 774-
Eric Tucker, CMU faculty 774-3506
CMU's Community Music School 774-7137
CMU Music Office 774-3281
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| News: BONFIRE |
| Thursday, June 05, 2008 Posted by Mr. P. |
 AS OF 3:00 THE BONFIRE OF THE VARSITIES (AND OTHERS) IS ON. IT IS A GO. IT IS HAPPENING. SEE PREVIOUS POSTS FOR HOW YOU CAN FIGURE IT OUT FOR YOURSELVES.
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| News: DIRECTIONS |
| Thursday, June 05, 2008 Posted by Mr. P. |
5120 S. Meridian Rd.
From MPHS:
Take M-20 West (High Street) four miles to Meridian Road. Turn left (south) onto Meridian and go another 2 miles to Deerfield. At Deerfield the road changes to dirt. Go .02 mile on the dirt and we are the blacktop drive on the right. Number is on the mailbox on the opposite side of the road.
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| News: WEATHER UPDATE Choir Bonfire |
| Thursday, June 05, 2008 Posted by Mr. P. |
IF IT IS STORMING at or close to the time the bonfire is to begin (6:00), the bonfire will be CANCELED.
A bit o' rain will not cancel the event.
A bit 'o rain at 5:00 will not cancel the event.
A lot o' rain at 3:00 will not cancel the event.
If it is storming at 6:00, we will reschedule for next Thursday after the last day of school, June 12th, 6:00 at Phelps's ranch.
If in doubt, CALL 772-5477 or 506-2703.
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| News: Choir Bonfire |
| Wednesday, June 04, 2008 Posted by Mr. P. |
 Choir Bonfire at the Phelps Ranch!
Thursday, June 5th, 6:00 - 10:00; you may of course leave at any time!
If you are in grade 9, please bring pop.
If you are in grade 10, please bring chips.
If you are in grade 11, please bring cookies/sweets.
If you were in grade 12, please bring what you like.
We'll provide hot dogs, buns and so forth. If you want burgers or vegetarian anything, , please bring your own!
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| Seniors Awards and Softball |
| Wednesday, June 04, 2008 Posted by Mr. P. |
Seniors--please come back for your senior awards on Friday, June 6th during your hour!
Also, our annual softball game will be held during exams on Wednesday and Thursday.
9:15-10:40 4th hour exam, Wednesday June 11
7:37-9:02 5th hour exam, Thursday, June 12
Be there!
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| News: Concert Choir to perform in Detroit |
| Sunday, May 25, 2008 Posted by Mr. P. |
 Concert Choir will sing at noon after the service at Jefferson Avenue Presbyterian Church, one of Detroit's most beautiful. It houses one of the greatest Aeolian Skinner pipe organs that Skinner ever built, in a contemporary English gothic stone edifice. The church was built by the Dodge brothers (yes, those Dodges) in the 20s. Both my mother's parents and my own parents were married there. This is a homecoming of sorts, as many of my extended family will be in attendance. They will be hearing a group under my direction for the first time. Joining us will be our own Superintendent, Dr. Joe Pius. Afterwards we will be eating brunch at the Detroit Yacht Club as guests of my Uncle Howard and Aunt Sharon Riley, my mother's brother.
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| Concert Choir rocks Cleveland |
| Sunday, May 25, 2008 Posted by Mr. P. |
Good morning!
At yesterday's Heritage Festival Cleveland, Concert Choir added to its year-long list of successes with a fine performance and a sweep of all the awards. The judges awarded us scores of 96, 97, and 98 points out of 100.
We were the only ensemble in any division (band, choir, orchestra, open, classic, competetive) to score 90 points or more, earning a Gold Award. This also earned us an invitation to future Heritage Festivals of Gold, which are open only to ensembles who score at the Gold Award level. We won a trophy for being Outstanding Choral Group. By averaging 95 points or more we earned an invitation to Carnegie Hall in New York City. Finally, we were given the Adjudicator's Award, which is presented to the best ensemble of the Festival which averages 95 points or higher. It is not awarded if it is not earned!
What a great day for MPHS! Mt. Pleasant be proud!
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| News: Cleveland Heritage Festival |
| Monday, May 19, 2008 Posted by Mr. P. |
There will be a parent meeting TONIGHT to make plans for the trip to Cleveland. Everything is in place to go except for the final committment from families and singers. We need dollar amounts, final count of who will go to Cleveland, who will join us in Detroit, etc.
After our performance for the Board and NHS we will go across the hall to the choir room and discuss the trip in detail.
The meeting should last about one hour, until maybe 8:15.
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| News: Board Meeting |
| Friday, May 16, 2008 Posted by Mr. P. |
Arrive: 6:30
Dress: nice
Sing: 7:00
Leave: 7:15
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| News: Concert Choir sings for the Board of Education |
| Friday, May 16, 2008 Posted by Mr. P. |
Concert Choir has been invited to sing for the Board of Education on Monday, May 19th, at 7:00. It will be held in conjunction with the National Honors Society induction ceremony in the Auditorium. Please dress nicely: Guys in shirts, ties, dress pants; gals in dressy tops/bottoms or calf-length or longer skirts. No jeans, tennies, or t-shirts at all. Please be ready to go at 6:30.
This is our one chance really to show "the people who matter" what kind of people and what kind of choir we are!
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| MADRIGAL DINNER |
The December 2007 Madrigal Dinner at Buck's Run was a huge success. Thanks to all singers, players, parents, VMB members, BR staff, and audience members for making it our best one ever.
Next year's will also be in December. We hope to go back to Buck's Run again. Any feedback regarding this event is appreciated, and can be given to the director or to any member of the Vocal Music Boosters. |
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