2011 Choir Trip Deposit DUE

$30 Deposit to participate in the 2011 Choir Trip to San Diego, CA is due by July 15, 2011. Deposit and signed contract can be turned into the high school office or central office.

2011 Choir Trip to San Diego, CA Information

Thanks to all the parents who attended last night's parent meeting to discuss our trip to San Diego, California. I really enjoyed meeting with you and getting feedback regarding the trip and fundraising ideas. I have almost finished the Choir Trip Contract. I will post it tomorrow after adminstration has okayed its format. I will post it under the page labled "Choir Trip to San Diego" under the show choir picture. I will post all documents under this page. In the mean time, Nancy Slach has purchased 100 of the Hy-Vee Coupon Booklets. If your son/daughter is interested in selling those to begin their fundraising, please contact Nancy at
nancy-slach@uiowa.edu; cell phone: 319-331-4091; home phone: 643-2081. I want to thank Nancy for managing this fundraiser for us. This is a great fundraiser and students should take advantage of this opportunity. Students will receive $4 for each one sold (total selling cost per booklet is $5) which is great return. I have some additional parents working on other fundraising ideas. I will post each fundraising event on our blog. If you have any questions don't hesitate to contact me at creed@west-branch.k12.ia.us

2011 Choir Trip to San Diego, CA

Parent/Guardian Meeting on Wednesday, June 23 at 7pm in the HS Auditorium. Due to the busy month of May and now with summer schedules of softball and baseball, the 23rd of June was the only date that worked. I do know that there is a baseball doubleheader that evening. However, it is at home so if parents are able to stop down between games to gather information, that would be great. If you cannot make this meeting, please let me know so we may set up another time to meet. Thanks and thanks for your cooperation.

Congratulations West Branch Choirs

Congratulations on three awesome performances at State Large Group Contest yesterday. The Concert Choir and Men's Chorus received Superior I ratings while the Women's Chorus received an Excellent II rating. Surprisingly, I felt the Women's Chorus had the best performance of the day. You never know with judges. In addition, I felt that this was the most professional and most well behaved group I have ever taken to contest. I was so proud to see them self-monitor themselves and act like superb young adults. What a blessing it is to work with these West Branch students.

Spring Choir Concert Location Changed

The auditorium will not be available for the Spring Choir Concert on Thursday, May 6, 2010. The concert is therefore being held at Bethany Lutheran Churches' fellowship hall. The concert will be held at the same time, 7:30pm. We thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We also would like to extend a great deal of thanks to Marty Jacobson and Bethany Lutheran Church for allowing us to use their facilities at such short notice.

Large Group Contest

State Large Group Contest will be held on Saturday, May 8, 2010, at Tipton High School. This will include the Concert Choir, Men's Chorus, and Women's Chorus. Performance times are yet to be determined by the state office. Contest runs from 8am-5pm. All choir members are required to attend. The Women's Chorus will be performing "Sea Witch", "Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening", and "Ev'ry Time I Feel The Spirit". The Men's Chorus will be performing "Wait For The Wagon", "I'm Bound Away", and "Sing Me A Song of a Lad That is Gone". The Concert Choir will be performing Vivaldi's "Gloria" and "The Pasture".

Congratulations to Solos at State Contest

Congratulations to Isaac DeJong, Gabe Watson, and Annie Whiteside on their Superior I rating at State Solo and Ensemble Contest held at West Liberty on Saturday, April 10.

State Solo & Ensemble Contest Schedule

On Saturday, April 10th, high school vocal students will be traveling to West Liberty High School for the Iowa High School Music Association Solo and Ensemble Contest. The contest runs from 8am until 5pm. Our morning bus will leave at 7:15am, taking over students performing in the morning session. Another bus will leave WBHS at 11am for students only performing in the afternoon. The 11am bus will bring back any students who are only performing in the morning session. The final bus will return between 5 and 5:30pm. By clicking on the above post title, you will be transferred to the schedule link.

Next Year Leadership

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Congatulations to Moria Vaughan!

Moria was selected to sing in this year's Iowa State Honor Choir held in February, 2010. Moria, along with 8 other West Branch High School students, auditioned on Tuesday, November 3 at City High School. Roughly 500 students across the state of Iowa audition and only 100 are selected for this prestigious honor. The Iowa State Honor choir is held on the campus of Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, under the direction of Dr. James Rodde.

National Anthem Ladies Invited to Cedar Rapids

The junior and senior ladies who sang the National Anthem at the UNI Dome last Saturday have been invited to sing for the Roughriders High School Team on Saturday, December 12th. Congratulations ladies!

Concert Choir-St. Bridget's Church

Reminder that the Concert Choir is performing at St. Bridget's Church on Sunday, Decmeber 6 at 1pm. We need to meet at the church at 12:30pm. Do we want to meet at the school and carpool to the church? The performance will last only 30 minutes and will conclude with treats.

National Anthem at the Dome

Ladies singing the National Anthem at the Dome on Saturday, November 14 for the West Branch semi-final game need to meet at the NW doors at 9:15am.