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Welcome to Carmel Choirs
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Carmel Choir Staff• Choral Directors
• Mrs. Kathrine Kouns – [email protected]
• Mr. Kyle Barker – [email protected]
• Mr. Sam Chenoweth – [email protected]
• Performing Arts Dept. Secretary
• Mrs. Carol Outland – [email protected]
• OVATION Secretary
• OVATION Treasurer
• www.carmelchoirs.org
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Program Overview• About the choirs
• Accents• Allegro• Ambassadors• Blue & Gold Company• Counterpoints Men• Counterpoints Women• Descants• Encores• New Edition• Select Sound
• Curriculum – Scope & Sequence• Theory, Sight-reading, Vocal Technique, Music History
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Costume InformationChoir Costume Information
Concert and show choir costumes will be provided for each student throughout the year. We will be using some costumes that are already
owned by the department, and purchasing some new costume specifically for this year. We will assist with alterations and cleaning. In
addition to the costumes that will be provided by the school, we ask each student to provide the following items on their own. We will
do a group shoe-fitting and allow student to try on the various sizes and order what works best. Then, we will collect payment for the
shoes, and do a bulk order. This will ensure that we receive the largest possible discount on the price of the shoes.
Girls: Each girl will be required to have the following items
1. Nude, one-piece body shaper, preferably with clear, removable straps. Choose one that best suits your shape. One that we recommend can be found below:
Flexees by Maidenform: Easy-up Easy-down Firm Control Strapless Bodysuit
(also sometimes called Maidenform Shapewear Easy-Up Strapless Body Briefer 1256
For students who have trouble finding a good fit, we highly recommend going to Barbara’s New
Beginnings near Keystone at the Crossing next door to Old Navy by Fashion Mall. They can do a
custom fitting and create a garment that works perfectly. Be sure to tell them you are in Carmel Choirs.
http://barbarasnewbeginnings.com/
Latte/Tan color (NOT black)
www.barenecessities.com #1256 - $45.00
www.kohls.com #1256 $62.00 (usually on sale and you can use your coupons)
Please purchase this on your own in whatever style you like best
2. Flesh tone panty-hose or tights (NO CONTROL-TOP)
(please match the color of your own skin)
Please purchase these on your own in whatever style you like best
3. Black briefs/trunks (high cut leg, not a boy short) – Available through Kinney Dancewear & on-line
Please purchase these on your own in whatever style you like best
4. 3” heel, caramel character shoe – Available through Kinney Dancewear
SoDanca Ankle Strap Character Shoe in caramel color
We will do a group shoe sizing at school to order these for the girls at a discounted rate.
ANY STUDENT WHO ALREADY PURCHASED THESE SHOES LAST YEAR, DOES NOT NEED
TO PURCHASE THEM AGAIN, UNLESS YOU NEED A NEW PAIR.
Boys: Each boy will be required to have the following items
1. Black Slip-On Dress Shoes
We will do a group shoe sizing at school during the first few weeks of classes and have these
delivered to school for all boys.
ANY STUDENT WHO ALREADY PURCHASED THESE SHOES LAST YEAR, DOES NOT NEED
TO PURCHASE THEM AGAIN, UNLESS YOU NEED A NEW PAIR.
2. Black compression shorts (solid black, no colored waistband)
Example: www.footlocker.com - Under Armour Dynamic Run Compression Shorts $45
(this is just an example, boys can choose the kind they prefer)
Please purchase these on your own in whatever style you like best
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Grading PolicyCarmel Choir Grading Policy
40% Music Theory (daily workbook and quizzes), Sight-reading, Vocal & Choreography part checks, and all
other written assignments
10% Class Participation – Preparation (folder, pencil, dance clothes, assignments, etc.), Attendance, Behavior,
Attitude & Effort, Appropriate appearance for performance, Rehearsal discipline
33% Rehearsals and Performances (outside of school time) – Timeliness, Preparation, Behavior, etc.
5% fees, returning contracts, costume fittings, etc.
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12% “A” Project – Choose from one of the below projects, and complete one each quarter. You must
complete it DURING the quarter for which you seek credit. A typed evaluation must be submitted with
each of the following project choices. Written report must be accompanied by proof of attendance for
outside concerts. The evaluation must be one full page, typed and must include thorough content
critiquing the performance. A letter grade of an “A” cannot be earned without completing this project.
a. Prepare & perform a vocal audition; submit a typed evaluation of the audition describing the event
and evaluating your preparation and performance. (ie. School or community musical, college
entrance or scholarship, Great American Songbook, Solo & Ensemble, etc.)
b. Attend and write an evaluation of a high school, college, or professional choral concert. Attach
proof of concert attendance to one-page typed evaluation describing and critically evaluating the
event. (Choir concerts at Carmel MS, Clay MS, or Creekside MS will also be approved if you
promise to convince at least one eighth grader to take choir in high school).
c. Attend and write an evaluation of a Carmel High School Band, Orchestra, or Theater Performance.
Attach proof of concert attendance to one-page typed evaluation describing the event and critically
evaluating the event. (Football game, half-time performances by the band do not count).
d. Attend and write an evaluation of a high school, college, or professional Broadway Musical
Production. Attach proof of concert attendance to one-page typed evaluation describing and
critically evaluating the event. (Musicals at Carmel MS, Clay MS, or Creekside MS will also be
approved if you promise to convince at least one eighth grader to take choir in high school).
e. Private Lessons - A minimum of 6 half-hour private voice, dance, piano, or other instrument lessons.
Your voice, piano, or dance teacher must sign your one-page typed report describing your progress
& pieces learned.
f. Extra-Curricular Choirs - A minimum of 6 hours of rehearsal must be completed during the quarter
for church, community, or school related choirs or a community musical. Your director must sign
your one-page typed report describing your progress, pieces learned or studied. If you attended a
music camp over the summer you may use that as your project and submit a one-page evaluation of
your camp experience (for first quarter only).
g. CHS Choral Department Service Hours - A minimum of 6 hours of work must be accomplished
within the quarter. Submit a typed journal of your activities with dates & amount of time worked
outside of class (organizing costumes, making folders, filing music, clerical work, etc.)
Performance Evaluations Should Include the following Information: (1 full page typed)
-Your personal likes & dislikes, evaluation of costume, lighting, sets, vocal tone, blend, style, dynamics,
program length, professionalism on stage, etc. This should NOT simply be a synopsis of the plot.
”A” Project Due Dates
Quarter 1 – Blue: September 28th Gold: September 29th
Quarter 2 – Blue: December 13th Gold: December 12th
Quarter 3 – Blue: March 2nd Gold: March 1st
Quarter 4 – Blue: May 15th Gold: May 16th
*All projects must be TYPED, and a hard copy must be turned in to teachers.
Students may turn in projects anytime throughout the quarter, as long as they
are in by the due date listed above. Late assignments will not be given full credit.
Performance evaluations & private lesson summaries require proof of
attendance (ticket stub, program, teacher signature, etc.). Qualifying options
completed during the summer can be applied to the first quarter project
requirement, and those completed over Winter Break can be applied towards
third quarter.
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Carmel Choir Calendar
2017-2018 Calendar
Semester 1 AUGUST S 19 9:00 – 4:00 Ambassadors Car Wash
TH 24 7:00 – 8:30 Mandatory All Choir Parent Meeting (Auditorium) SEPTEMBER T 12 7:00 OVATION Board Meeting (PAD Bunker)
W 27 12PM – 10 PM MIC Choral Festival (Ambassadors only) OCTOBER (poinsettia sale) T 3 3:15 – 6:00 Rehearsal for Choir Concert (Tech & Dress) W 4 7:00 PM Fall Choirs Concert (6:15PM call) T 10 7:00 OVATION General Membership Meeting (E157)
TH 19 8 AM – 11 PM Descants/Encores/Allegro – Mini Tour S 21 6:00 – 9:00pm Ambassadors & Accents Cabaret S 28 10 AM – 7 PM Blue & Gold Field Trip & Choral Festival
NOVEMBER
S 4 TBA Accents Princess Academy S 11 9:00 – 12:00 Holiday Spectacular Rehearsal
T 14 7:00 OVATION Board Meeting (PAD Bunker) T 28 6:00 – 9:00 Holiday Spectacular Rehearsal W 29 6:00 – 9:00 Holiday Spectacular Rehearsal
DECEMBER M 4 6:00 – 9:00 Holiday Spectacular Rehearsal (in costume) T 5 6:00 – 10:00 Holiday Spectacular Rehearsal (in costume) W 6 7:00 PM Holiday Spectacular Performance #1 (6:15 PM call)
TH 7 7:00 PM Holiday Spectacular Performance #2 (6:15 PM call) S 9 2:00 PM Holiday Spectacular Performance #3 (1:15 PM call)
7:00 PM Holiday Spectacular Performance #4 (6:15 PM call) SU 10 2:00 PM Holiday Spectacular Performance #5 (1:15 PM call)
TBA TBA Various Christmas Caroling Performances (Select Sound)
2017/18 Projected Ticket Sales Dates Subject to Change
Choirs in Concert -all choirs in concert October 4, 2017 at 7pm
CHS Auditorium, reserved seating $5 adults; $3 students/seniors
Ticket sales dates: Online and at the CHS bookstore
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September 5 at 8am
Choir Cabaret & Auction Tickets sales dates: October 21, 2017 at 6pm Online and at the CHS bookstore1 --
September 18 at 8am CHS Freshman Cafeteria
Gen admission –
Early sales: $20.00 through 10/8/17
$25.00 from 10/9 – 10/21/17
Holiday Spectacular -all choirs in concert
December 6, 7 & 9, 2017 at 7:00pm December 9 & 10, 2017 at 2:00pm
CHS Auditorium, reserved seating $8 - $18, depending upon section
Ticket sales dates2:
Online-Seniors: October 30 at 8am Online-Juniors: October 31 at 8am Online-Sophomores: November 1 at 8am Online-Freshman: November 2 at 8am CHS Staff – Bookstore: Nov 3 at 7:30am Online-Everyone: November 3 at 3:30pm CHS Bookstore: November 6 at 7:30am
Choral Showcase -all choirs in concert March 7, 2018 at 7pm
CHS Auditorium, reserved seating $5 adults; $3 students/seniors
Ticket sales dates: Online and at the CHS bookstore
1 – February 5 at 8am
Evening with the Ambassadors & The Accents March 24, 2018 at 7pm
CHS Auditorium, reserved seating $8 - $18, depending upon section $25 Patron tickets (available for a limited time)
Ticket sales dates: Online-Patrons3: February 5 – 8 at 8am Online-Cast/Crew4: February 9 – 11 at 8am Online-Everyone and at the CHS bookstore1: February 12 at 8am
1 CHS Bookstore is open Monday-Friday from 7:30am – 3:30pm 2 Advance ticket sales available to students in the cast and crew of the show, with student ID. Limited to 10 tickets. 3 $25 Patron tickets available online only, for a limited time. Receive priority reserved seating and listing in the program. 4 Advance ticket sales available to students in the cast and crew of the show, with student ID
www.carmelchoirs.org
www.ticketracker.com
Fall Concert
Oct. 4
Holiday Spectacular
Dec. 6-10
Choral Showcase
Mar. 7
Spring Concert
May 17
http://www.carmelchoirs.org/http://www.ticketracker.com/
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Excused Absence PolicyREQUEST FOR EXCUSED ABSENCE OR TARDY
Name____________________________________________Phone______________________
Which choir are you in? Allegro Accents Ambassadors Blue & Gold Counterpoints
Descants Encores New Edition Select Sound
Name of event being requested off________________________________________________
Date of Rehearsal or Performance that you will be missing___________________________
Tardy_____________Leave Early___________Absent________
State COMPLETELY the reason why this request is necessary:
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Attendance at performances has a DIRECT effect on your grade. To be considered, this request must be
submitted at least TWO WEEKS before the performance.
Student Signature______________________ Parent Signature________________________
Date Submitted________________
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PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Students are required to attend ALL performances, to be on time for warm up, and to stay for the entire concert (In the case of illness or emergency, parents must contact the teacher
via e-mail, telephone, or text PRIOR to the absence).
2. WORK IS NOT A LEGITIMATE EXCUSE TO MISS A PERFORMANCE!!! 3. Under other special circumstances a student may petition the director a minimum of two
weeks prior to the concert to be excused from, to be tardy to, or to leave early from the
concert. If excused, the student will suffer no penalty and will be required to complete an
alternate assignment. 4. AN UNEXCUSED ABSENCE FROM A PERFORMANCE WILL RESULT IN THE
QUARTER GRADE BEING DROPPED ONE FULL GRADE.
5. Students will be required to complete a written make-up assignment whenever a mandatory rehearsal or performance is missed (excused or unexcused).
Minimum of two weeks notice – in
writing!
Written make-up assignment
required
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Fees& Financial Aid
Carmel High School Choral Department
In order to receive financial assistance or an extended payment plan from the choir department, we
ask each student and his or her family to agree to the following stipulations. We appreciate your
cooperation with this matter, and we will continue to do everything in our power to assist you with
the financial commitments of this choral program.
1. I have completed the attached Scholarship/Payment Plan Application including a brief description of my financial situation and a monthly payment that I can
afford on a regular basis.
2. My son/daughter will participate in all choir fundraisers and I understand that any money that they earn will go towards the unpaid balance due of their choir
fees.
3. Both my son/daughter and I will be available to give of out time and talent to the program as often as possible! We are willing to help with various projects, such
as preparing for concerts, filing music, cleaning the room, organizing costumes,
etc. when needed.
Brief Description of reason for financial aid:_________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
We can commit to paying $_______ each month toward the choir fees. If we can pay more at any
particular time, we will do so.
Payment plan: _________________________________________________________________
Student Name: _________________________________ Date: ________________
Student Signature: ______________________________ Date: ________________
Parent Name: __________________________________ Date: ________________
Parent Signature: _______________________________ Date: ________________
$ Choir Fees $ Due by September 1st, 2017
Annual choir fees include the following:
Costume rental, repair, and purchase, district-mandated supply fee, sight-reading book fee, t-
shirt fee, participation fees for festivals, & professional services fee.
The total for New Edition, Accents, & Ambassadors also includes the cost of travel and
entrance fees for show choir competitions, as well as ISSMA.
The total for Allegro includes the cost of travel and entrance fees for ISSMA.
The total for Encores, Descants, & Allegro include the cost of their mini-tour (bus, dinner, show
ticket, etc.)
The total for Blue & Gold includes their participation in the Butler Choral Festival (travel,
meal, entrance fee).
The total for Select Sound includes travel costs for field trips, and tour in the Spring.
Costume Fee: This fee varies depending upon which choir each student is in. It includes a dry
cleaning & alterations fee, and a charge for costume rental. This year, some of the choirs are
larger than ever, so these funds will also be used to purchase additional costumes to supplement
the stock already owned by the department. Each choir will also receive some new costume
pieces each year.
District Supply Fee: These are district-mandated charges used to pay for certain classroom
expenses. In the recent past these have been used to purchase new music (a single copy of a
song averages $2.25 per copy and each choir performs at least 15 pieces per year). These fees
are also used to purchase miscellaneous “consumable” classroom materials.
Sight-reading Book Fee: This is a small fee to cover the cost of sight-reading and music theory
textbooks and workbooks each year.
Professional Services Fee: This fee covers the cost of any professional guest clinicians, custom
arrangers, choreographers, theater technicians, instrumentalists etc. that are brought in
throughout the year.
Shoes: Each student will be required to have the same shoes for performance. Girls will need
caramel character shoes, and boys will need black dress shoes. The choral department has
chosen a specific style for each, and will have a specific day when all students try on shoes and
select their appropriate size. Doing a large, bulk order of shoes through the department, ensures
that we will receive the lowest possible price per pair.
Total Choir Fees for each class
Due by September 1st, 2017
Counterpoints $155
Descants $275
Encores $275
New Edition $325
Allegro $300
Blue & Gold $200
Select Sound $400
Add $60 if ordering shoes
PLEASE MAKE ALL CHECKS PAYABLE TO:
“CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL”
Credit Card Payments:
http://carmelchoirs.org/2017-2018-choir-fees/
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Fundraisers & Support
• Cabaret / Silent Auction – Casey Alexander
• Princess Academy
• Poinsettia Sale(Poinsettia chairperson needed)
• Local Restaurant Nights
• Amazon Smile
• Kroger Rewards
SUPPORT CARMEL CHOIRS SIMPLY BY SHOPPING AT YOUR USUAL PLACES!!!
The new CHS choir-wide parent support program, “OVATION”, is currently enrolled in two programs that send a
small percentage of your purchase payments to a general fund that benefits all Carmel High School choirs -
Kroger Community Rewards and AmazonSmile.
Kroger Community Rewards All you need to do is link your Kroger Plus Card number to the choir program's Community Rewards account.
Your purchases will begin earning rewards for the organization within 7 to 10 business days of registering your
Kroger Plus Card online. You can earn rewards on almost anything, every time you shop. However, there are
specific purchases that cannot be included like alcohol, tobacco, some gift cards, etc. See the website for details.
To enroll:
1. Go to www.krogercommunityrewards.com.
Have your Kroger Plus Card number ready.
2. Find your organization.
Organization Name:
Carmel High School OVATION, Inc.
Organization Number: 11165
3. Follow the remaining directions online.
AmazonSmile When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the exact same convenient shopping experience as
Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price (0.5%) to the choir
program. You will see eligible products marked “Eligible for AmazonSmile donation” on their product detail
pages.
To enroll:
1. On your first visit to AmazonSmile (www.smile.amazon.com),
select the choir program to receive donations from eligible
purchases before you begin shopping.
Organization Name: Carmel HS OVATION
2. Follow remaining directions online.
Amazon will remember your selection, and then every eligible purchase you make at smile.amazon.com will result in a donation. Remember to shop at smile.amazon.com to be eligible for the donation. Recommendation – When you “bookmark” Amazon, actually bookmark www.carmelchoirs.org, where there will be an Amazon Icon. Simply click the icon and it will take you to your Amazon page, where all of your purchases will automatically benefit Carmel Choirs. One extra click of the mouse, easy!
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Restaurant Benefits
• Monday, Sept. 25 - Chipotle
• Tuesday, October 24 - Stacked Pickle
• Thursday, November 30 - Chick Fil A
• Thursday, Feb 22 - Chick Fil A
• Thursday, May 24 - Chick fil A
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Holiday Spectacular
•What is this crazy show?
•Parent Help
•Community Outreach
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Ovation Board 2017-2018
Choir Name Cell Phone Email Other areas of focus
Director Kathrine Kouns 602-625-7552 [email protected] Acc, SS, B&G, CP
Director Kyle Barker 317-902-4994 [email protected] Amb, All, Des, CP
Director Sam Chenoweth 513-236-4205 [email protected] Enc, NE, CP, Applied Music
Ambassadors John Murray 317-430-8449 [email protected] Sponsors, program, cabaret
Whitney Murray 317-430-5526 [email protected]
Ambassadors Beth Stewart 317-417-2580 [email protected]
Accents Ann Boldt 317-910-8925 [email protected]
Accents Barb Sullivan 317-496-8301 [email protected]
Select Sound Lori Dearing 317-753-2767 [email protected]
Blue & Gold Nicole Hackett 317-441-2271 [email protected]
New Edition Lori Andrews 317-504-1116 [email protected]
Allegro Lisa Williams 317-507-6312 [email protected]
Encores Marcy Prati 317-372-7230 [email protected]
Descants Michelle Hastings 317-514-5997 [email protected]
CP Women Melanie Smiler 317-709-8488 [email protected]
Jody Magee 317-514-4552 [email protected]
CP Men Julie Donovan 317-506-4110 [email protected] Flowers
Treasurer Lauren Walawender 317-626-7997 [email protected] Money
Secretary Rachel Ferry 317-797-6115 [email protected] Communication
Outstanding Volunteers Assembled To Inspire, Organize, & Nurture
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OVATION Angels & MembershipSponsorship Form
OVATION - Outstanding Volunteers Assembled To Inspire, Organize & Nurture
Name: Please write your name above using one of the following styles, this is how it will appear in our Choir program.
♦ Mr. & Mrs. Jones ♦ Mary and Tom Jones ♦ The Jones Family
Your Student’s name:
Email: Phone Number:
♦ OVATION Membership only $25 (includes a Carmel Choirs car decal)
To become an “Angel” Sponsor, please check your level of additional contribution:
♦ CHERUB $50 - $99 Includes your name listed as a sponsor in all Choir programs and membership in the OVATION Choir Booster Club.
♦ HALO $100 - $249 Includes all the above PLUS 2 free tickets to a Choir Concert of your choice. (excluding Holiday Spectacular)
♦ WINGS $250 - $499 Includes all of the above PLUS complimentary refreshments in the VIP Hospitality Room at Holiday Spectacular.
♦ GUARDIAN $500 - $999 Includes all of the above PLUS 2 tickets and one reserved priority parking space at Holiday Spectacular.
♦ CELESTIAL $1000 and up Includes all of the above PLUS one reserved priority parking space at all Choir Concerts.
Please Make Checks payable to Carmel High School OVATION, Choose your option to return:
1. Return to school with your choir
students and give to choir
teachers
2. Scan and email to Lisa Hargis
3. Mail to: Carmel High School
Attn: Choir Department
520 E. Main Street
Carmel, IN 46032
You will be contacted with details on how to redeem your perks.
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Carmel OVATION Angels
520 E. Main Street
Carmel, IN 46032
Tax ID Number: 35-2141509
Amount Received:
Date:
We sincerely thank you for your donation in
support of our noteworthy Choir program!
Carmel Choirs – Angels Sponsorship
Program OVATION 2017-2018 Season
♦ CHERUB: Includes your name in all the Choir programs and a
car decal
♦ HALO: Includes all the above PLUS 2 free tickets to a Choir
Concert of choice. (excluding Holiday Spectacular).
♦ WINGS: Includes all of the above PLUS complimentary refresh-
ments in the VIP Hospitality Room at Holiday Spectacular.
♦ GUARDIAN: Includes all of the above PLUS 2 tickets and
one reserved priority parking space at Holiday Spectacular.
♦ CELESTIAL: Includes all of the above PLUS one reserved
parking space at all Choir Concerts.
Questions? Contact Lisa Hargis at [email protected]
See Lisa Hargis in the lobby to
pick up your “perks” or turn in a
new form.
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Corporate Sponsors & Program Ads
• John & Whitney Murray
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Spirit Wear
• Coming Soon…
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Volunteers Needed
• House Manager – Lara Mulpagano
• Ushers/Ticket Scanners
• Concessions Chairperson
• Group Sales Coordinator
• Marketing/Social Media
• Costume Helpers
• Poinsettia Sale Coordinator
• Backstage Monitors
• Photography
All volunteers must complete
the CCS District required
criminal background check
and watch the anti-bullying
video. These links can be
found by logging in to your
myCCS account.
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Connect with Carmel Choirs
• Visit www.carmelchoirs.org
• Be sure you are receiving emails from: [email protected]
• Carmel High School Choirs
• @carmelchoirs
http://www.carmelchoirs.org/
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Before you leave…• Drop off volunteer forms, class contracts, data forms, & class fees to
Lauren Walawender in the lobby
• Join the OVATION Booster Club & drop off Angel donations to Lisa Hargis in the lobby
• See the Murrays in the lobby if you want to be a program sponsor
• Meet your OVATION class representative in the lobby
• Connect your Amazon account & Kroger rewards to Carmel
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Thank you for coming