VEAZEY VOCALS

This group will be a selected/auditioned group of 5^th graders chosen sometime during the first six weeks of school.

The following events are scheduled, at

this point, for the Vocals:

Bethel Trip: 04/10/12

Posted: Monday April 16, 2012

Unless we receive an invitation to participate in something else before school ends our season has come to a close. I plan to have an afternoon of free-play and snacks in the gym during the school day sometime after testing is complete.

I appreciate all that you have done on your end and I thank you for your support and encouragement of your child's talent.

Most Sincerely,

Mrs. Veazey

Stay Tuned for:

Benefitting

Youth for the Arts Enrichment Fund

Saturday April

Krider Performing Arts Center

· Program Layout (Saturday April , ):

1. Art Show starting at 6:00 pm: PES foyer and cafeteria.

2. Concert starting at 7:00 pm in KPAC : Renaissance and community choir (this includes Vocals). Concert Attire: black pants/skirt; white top/shirt; no tennis shoes or flip flops.

3. Arrive at 4:30, dressed in concert attire, for rehearsal/sound check

SEE REHEARSAL SCHEDULE BELOW

**Tickets are available: see information below**

April Fundraiser Information

: The Youth for the Arts Enrichment Fund provides funds for youth art education by supporting both schools and community organizations that educate the youth though the arts. The Enrichment Fund provides funds for meaningful projects both in the classroom and in the community, private lessons for undergraduate level students, capital expenses (ex. keyboards, lighting, microphones, paint supplies, etc), bringing artists into the schools to provide workshops, art related field trips, and endeavors that further a youth’s art education. ***Over $15,000.00 was awarded in 2011.*** See the scholarship link on my web page for more information and a total for 2012.***

· Program Layout (Saturday April ):

4. Art Show starting at 6:00 pm: PES foyer and cafeteria.

5. Concert starting at 7:00 pm in KPAC : Renaissance and community choir (this includes Vocals). Concert Attire: black pants/skirt; white top/shirt; no tennis shoes or flip flops.

6. Arrive at 4:30, dressed in concert attire, for rehearsal/sound check

· Concessions for Intermission

1. Each Vocal member is responsible for bringing one box of Little Debbie snacks and a 6-pack of the small drinks: Coke, Sprite, Diet Coke, or Water.

2. Bring ON or BY the of April to PES and leave, for me, in the office.

· Tickets

1. Veazey Vocals members do not have to purchase a ticket. Parents, friends, or family members of Vocals will have to purchase a ticket in order to attend the Art Show and/or Concert.

2. Student tickets are $5 (pre-k-12^th grade) and Adult tickets are $10.

3. I will have tickets available at school. Your child can pick them up from me with an envelope and information to be filled out, signed, and returned to me with tickets and money OR you can e-mail/call me and I will leave them in the office for you.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions/concerns.

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE in preparation for the above concert (all rehearsals are from 2:45-3:50):

TO: Veazey Vocal Member

Parent/Guardian

RE: Second Semester

FROM: Minette Veazey

DATE: January

Dear Vocal Member, Parent/Guardian:

As the New Year unfolds let me extend to you my wishes for a

happy and healthy . I want to thank you for your dedication to

and support of Veazey Vocals. We have had an excellent first

semester and I look forward to a great ending to the school year! We

will take a few weeks off and resume practices sometime toward

the end of January (either the : I will let you know). Our preparations are underway for the P.E. Program scheduled for.Also, keep the date on your calendar for the Youth for the Arts Fundraiser, April , featuring Bethel Renaissance Choir with Veazey Vocals as some of the special guests. I will keep you posted with specific information and dates. Feel free to check my web page, e-mail, or call me at any time if you have any questions. Again, I thank you for your commitment and support.

Sincerely,

Minette Veazey

Save the dates: 02//12: PES P.E. Program

04//12: YFA Fundraiser Please plan to be available during the day on the

because Vocals will need to rehearse with the Renaissance choir sometime that afternoon

before the concert performance that evening.

Vocals will be singing the Star Spangled Banner on Friday night, December , of the Eiffel Tower Shootout. We have been asked to sing prior to the 5:30 game to be played by the Henry County girls; we will wear our Vocals shirt and khaki pants. Boys: tuck in your shirt and wear a belt (a letter will be sent home on with specific information).

**Vocals have been invited to sing for the residents of Eiffel Gardens, Morningside, and Paris Health Care on December . We are scheduled to sing at Eiffel Gardens at ., Morningside at , and at Paris Health Care at . We will ride the bus to and from the facilities. A letter will be sent home at a later date with more information. Vocals are to wear khaki pants and Vocals shirts. Santa hats, elf ears, or reindeer antlers are welcome to be worn. Boys: tuck in your shirt and wear a belt.

Ø Monday November :    Veteran’s Day concert sponsored by the Paris/Henry County Youth for the Arts Committee, a branch of the Arts Council. This will be held at KPAC at 7:00 p.m. Paris Elementary School students will perform their portion of this program for the student -body in KPAC at 1:30 p.m.

In collaboration with the Paris Henry County Arts Council, the Youth for the Arts program supports developing meaningful activities for Paris and Henry county youth. Our intent is to engage youth in learning more about the arts, empowering them to grow as individuals and providing them with opportunities for self-expression.

Boy Scouts Representing Troop 28:

Veazey Vocals:

PES Parachute Presenters:

PES 5^th Grade Advanced Strings:

PES ALPS Students:

Henry County Youth Orchestra:

HCHS Art Club/Back-drop Design:

Cover Design Winner:

Bookmark Design Winner:

Essay Contest Winner:

For a total of youth participants