December Update #9: Video Copy of Concert

We have had several requests for a video copy of the South High Sings Christmas Concert.  If you know someone who can help us in this endeavor (including making DVD copies) please e-mail southhighsings@gmail.com.  Thank you!

December Update #8: Soprano Soloists

Three of the pieces that we will perform on Wednesday night have a soprano solo.  If you are a soprano soloist and would like to help us in this capacity, please meet us in room W252 (our Saturday rehearsal room) at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, December 20.  The songs that need a soloist are Gloria In Excelsis, Mary Had A Baby and The Christmas Song.  Mother Abbess has expressed an interest in The Christmas Song and I know I have two Maria’s who are planning to sing with us on Wednesday night!  Who have I missed?

December Update #7: HELP!

If you know of someone who IS NOT singing in the choir that would be willing to volunteer to help with the concert, please contact Susan Hansen at (801) 957-4658 or susan.hansen@slcc.edu.  Where do we need help?

1.       Will call tickets:  Most of the tickets are still being held in will call.  We’ll need to be able to distribute them quickly so that people can get seated.

2.       Ushers, program distributors, traffic directors and “Japanese subway pushers”.  We’ll be using the balcony and if you remember correctly, the access and seating is designed for the younger set.  We would hate to see alumni from the 1940’s have to make their way up the ramp to the balcony.  Also, we’ll have a full house, so at some point, those that are saving seats will have to give them up.  At approximately 6:45 p.m., we’ll have to employ our “Japanese subway pusher skills” and ask people to move to the center of the rows so that we can fill in any empty seats.  The Grand Theatre will provide five ushers, but we will need additional assistance in this area.

3.       Cookie distributors:  We have made arrangements for refreshments after the concert (Christmas cookies and water).  If you would like to help us man the refreshments table, please let us know.

December Update #6: First Rehearsal Saturday Morning

First rehearsal is tomorrow morning starting at 9 a.m. at South High School/Salt Lake Community College.  Please park on the east side of the campus (where the football stadium once stood) and enter through the east doors.  As you walk through the lobby, please think about all the hours you spent sitting in the choir room because you’ll be walking right through it!

Attached please find a map for tomorrow’s rehearsal.  Only TWO doors will be open in the morning:  the East entrance and the Handicapped entrance next to the Grand Theatre (starred on map).  Directional arrows lead you to the elevator and the starred areas on the second floor are the rehearsal rooms.  We will begin the rehearsal in room W252 and may split off into sectionals at some point during the rehearsal.  The doors will be open at 8 a.m.  The east parking lot where the football stadium once stood provides the most parking options.  A parking permit and quarters for the meters are not required because school is not in session, but please remember to follow standard parking regulations (no red curbs or handicapped spots without proper tags).

We will have original copies of the music available at rehearsal tomorrow.  However, since we have only an estimate of the number of people who plan to sing in the choir, please bring your copy of the music if you took the time to print from www.southhighsings.com (remember, the password is “cubs”).

There is a great deal of excitement about this concert and the opportunity to be reunited with our fellow A cappella and Bel Canto friends.  We anticipate that rehearsal will last until noon and if you would like to join us for lunch following the rehearsal at Chuck-a-rama, located at 700 East and 400 South, they are expecting a surge in diners between 12:30 and 1 p.m.

We know it is a busy time of year and we appreciate your taking the time to be with us at rehearsals and the concert.

Remember, you can practice anytime, anywhere by accessing and/or downloading the rehearsal tracks at www.southhighsings.com.  A few more accompaniments have been added in the last week.  Thank you to my Cedar City friend and neighbor, Mary Anne Anderson, for helping me with the accompaniments.  Did I happen to mention that while we were working on this project, I discovered that her husband, Le Grand Anderson, is a South High Alum who was one of Dr. Willardson’s students.  I also learned that like many of you, he was involved with Dr. Willardson and the Salt Lake Symphonic Choir.  What a small world!

December Update #5: We're a sellout!

Wow!  All available tickets for the South High Sings Christmas Concert have been distributed except for the tickets I have on hold for choir members.  If you did not get a chance to request tickets, I will have extras available at our rehearsals.

If you know of someone who would like to attend the concert and DOES NOT have a ticket, please let them know standby seats will be available.  We have been told by The Grand Theatre that approximately 10-15% of tickets are no shows (100-150 seats).

It’s going to be a great night!

December Update #4: Practice Anytime, Anywhere

Are you practicing your music?  Just think, if you have an Internet based phone you can practice your music anytime, anywhere by going to www.southhighsings.com and logging in with the password “cubs”.  From there you can practice your part, access the sheet music or practice along with a performance by simply clicking on the link.

The rehearsal tracks for “The Christmas Song” were added today, and the Tenor part (wrong song) and sheet music (missing pages) for Angel’s Carol have been fixed.

December Update #3: Free Tickets for South High Sings Christmas Concert

If you think the Mormon Tabernacle Choir Christmas Concert is the hottest ticket in town, better think again!

As announced in the latest issue of the Scribe, the South High Sings Christmas Concert scheduled for Wednesday, December 21 at 7 p.m. will be a free concert but tickets are required.  As of today, over 800 tickets have been distributed..  If you are planning to sing with us and would like your friends and family to attend, please contact The Grand Theatre box office and order your tickets today!  If you would like to come and enjoy the music performed by your fellow South High Alumni, please order your tickets today!  Here is the contact information for The Grand Theatre Box Office:

The Grand Theatre
1575 South State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
Phone: 801-957-3322
Fax: 801-957-3300

Box office hours are 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.