End of year and looking toward next year

Thanks to everyone for making the past year a success. TEACH Night went well, the directors were pleased and I hope you all enjoyed the evening.

Thanks to everyone who contributed towards the director's gift cards. We were able to give Mr. Swischer a $75.00 card, Mr. Gaskin - $80.00, and Mrs. Schellman - $50.00.

It isn't too late to fill out the form.If you are in ninth grade and up, and feel that you are eligible to "letter" in fine arts, contact me. The information and form can be downloaded from this site - see "Lettering Requirements".

We have some photos from TEACH Night but not of all the groups. If you have pictures of any of the groups on TEACH Night or during the choir recital, email them to me to possibly be posted on the blog.

We hope that everyone will return to participate in the Encore groups next year. If you know for certain that you will not be returning, please let me know.

Orchestra and band students - please practice your instrument over the summer. If you are interested in private lessons, check with Hume Music Store, or contact the following high school students that teach privately:

Luke Rhodes - piano lessons - saintoliver@gmail.com

Emily Bachert - clarinet/percussion - 1girlygirl@gmail.com

Many of our students have participated in music competitions over the past year. If you are interested in knowing more about these opportunities, please email me.

Have a wonderful summer!

UMKC Spring Festival

Three Encore students attended the Spring Music Festival at the UMKC Conservatory of Music in Kansas City. This is the first year that this competition has been open to students outside of the Community Music Academy. We hope that they will continue to keep this an "open" event.

Luke Rhodes competed on piano and entered a music composition. He received a "superior" rating on both his solo and composition.

Emily Bachert competed on clarinet and received a "superior" rating.

Thomas Bachert competed on trumpet and received an "excellent" rating.

Luke and Emily were chosen to perform their solos at a recital following the competition.

Choir recital/musical

The Encore Children's and Junior/Senior High choirs will be presenting their spring music selections at 6:30 Thursday, May 14, at the Morris Baptist Center, 146 Indian Avenue. The older choir will be presenting a musical, "The Light Brigade." The children's choir will be presenting selections assembled around the theme of responding to God's greatness with a life of holiness and service. The evening of music is open to the T.E.A.C.H. community.