Mr. Stephen LaCroix

2009 GPAC Spring Sale Information and Reminder
Purpose: The Spring sale is a fundraiser for the Geneseo Performing Arts Council to enhance the band, choir, speech and theatre programs helping fine arts 4-12.

Product Information: Fine Arts students grades 6-12 are selling products from Mr. Z and TPC

Selling: The sale began Monday, February 9th and end on Friday, February 20th. All orders will be prepaid and are to be turned in on one of the following dates:
Friday, February 20th from 3:00-6:00 HS New Band Room & MS Cafeteria
Sunday, February 22nd from 2:00-4:00 HS Gym
Monday, February 23rd from 3:00-6:00 HS New Band Room & MS Cafeteria

Please do not send checks or money to the teachers!
Make all Checks Payable to: GPAC
No Partial Payments Please!
It is helpful to GPAC volunteers to right one check for your entire order.

Delivery:
All orders will arrive in time for Easter.
Products will be ready for pickup on Saturday, March 28th from 8:30 – 10:30 at
Southwest Elementary School, 715 South Center Street, Geneseo, IL.
If you are unable to pick up your order at this time, please make arrangements for someone else to pick up your orders as some of these items are perishable.

If you have any questions regarding this fundraiser, please call Leann McDonald at 441-5214.

If you would prefer your 6-12 grade child to not participate in the selling of items in this sale, please consider a monetary donation.
Donations can be mailed directly to GPAC at P.O. Box 233, Geneseo, IL 61254.

GPAC appreciates any and all support. THANK YOU

Auditions for the Geneseo HS Spring Musical “Suessical the Musical” will be held on Tuesday, February 17 (Reading), Wednesday, February 18 (Singing), and Thursday, February 19 (Dancing) after school.

Male Leads must sing…10-alone-in-the-universe

Female Leads must sing…12-l-amayzing-mayzie

All chorus and leads must sing…05-e-here-on-who

Join us in the HS gym for a 2:00 pm choir performance at the Mid-Winter Concert on Sunday, February 22.¬¨‚Ć There is an admission charge for this concert.¬¨‚Ć The choirs will perform a piece written by Geneseo HS composer Carlisle Evans-Peck.¬¨‚Ć In addition, two Canadian songs, a Scottish and a British ballade, an American spiritual work song and a “Ring – Shout” with appearances by a Saint, a man named Ollie Brown, and the Devil.¬¨‚Ć Following the concert, the choirs will be photographed for the Geneseo Year Book Publication.

At 4:00 pm, the HS Band will perform in the Auditorium.

Come for an afternoon of music.

Thank you all students, parents, and community for your part in creating an active and successful performance run! From the Madrigal Dinner, Vespers, and Madrigal performances…we’ve had a great time. Have a peace filled and restful Christmas and New Year!

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THE HS VESPERS CHORAL CONCERT is fast approaching. Sunday, December 14, 2008 at 7:00 pm – St. Malachy’s Catholic Church, Geneseo. We are pleased to welcome instrumentalists from the HS Honors Band and Miss Edwards playing the organ as we jointly perform John Rutter’s “Gloria”. Also, Bell Choir members from Concordia Lutheran Church will accompany us on our processional song. Of course, the Freshman Chorale will perform the traditional “O Who’s That Yonder” and all HS Choir Alumi are again invited to sing Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus”. Take a break from the holiday rush and submerse yourself in the sounds of singing. Admission is free and there’s a great seat for everyone. Hope you can join us!

Dear choir parents,

This week, we kicked off our annual fall fundraiser. The students have a new option this year to do some selling online. During our last presentation we discovered that our group ID number was not printed on the Century Resources order form. The students will need this to access the on-line ordering. Our Group ID number is 27274.

The fundraiser is a crucial part of the band and choir’s success as it brings in a large percentage of the money that is earned for accompanists payment, lessons, equipment, and other important materials that allow the students to be successful at music in Geneseo.

Thank You