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Friday,
November 20, 2009 |
Volume 3, Number 5 |
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In This Issue
· Concert
Etiquette
· Evening
of Cabaret
Coming Soon
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Evening of Cabaret
November 20; 6:30p
SMS Cafeteria
·
Masterwork Solo
Auditions
November 23; 3:00p
Choir Room
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NEKMEA Choral
Festival
December 5; All Day
SMS
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Holiday 09’ Set Building
December 6; 3-5p
Auditorium
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Holiday 09’: A Celebration
of Traditions and Cultures
December 8
MATTINE for IW Middle – 9a
EVENING PERFORMANCE
6:15p Call; 7:00 Concert
Auditorium
Dustin Cates
Director of Choirs
Cates@smschoir.com
Suzi Goldt
Boosters President
President@smschoir.com
Christie Brooks
Boosters Vice-President
Vicepresident@smschoir.com
Debbie Landes
Boosters Secretary
Secretary@smschoir.com
Linda Kana
Boosters Treasurer
Treasure@smschoir.com
Ward & Jeanette Brethour
Webmaster
Webmaster@smschoir.com
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SMS Choir Students & Parents
As we approach
“Cabaret” tomorrow evening we also approach one of the
busiest times of the year for any musician…the holidays. As
me move into this hectic, but fun time of year I encourage
you to keep yourself organized, keep that to-do list handy.
These efforts will help you enjoy the many things that make
this time of year great (okay…minus finals).
Peace.
Cates
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Concert Etiquette
With several
performances under our belt I want to underscore the
importance of concert etiquette (aka…how we act at
concerts).
Four years ago
the SMS Choir leadership team and I sat down and developed
the guidelines for audience members at SMS Choir
performances. Here are a few reminders:
1. Silence all
cell phones and electronic devices. If you get a call and
must take it…begin that conversation AFTER you have exited
the performance hall. Cameras that “beep” as they are about
to take a picture. Snap that shot BETWEEN SONGS.
2. Food and
Drink is to be consumed outside of the performance hall.
3. Crying
children, like good intentions, should be carried out as
quickly as possible.
4. If you must
enter or leave while the performance is in progress, do so
between and not during a song.
Thank you for
respecting the hard work of our Shawnee Mission South
Choirs!
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Evening of Cabaret
§ Cabaret
Set-Up – we still
have several positions for both parents and students to assist with
Cabaret. Students can sign-up in the choir room (helping with this
event earns choir letter points). Parents sign-up by contacting
Linda Alley, Cabaret Co-chair,
lsgalley@yahoo.com
§ Accompanist
payment – Students
utilizing Mr. Leatherman as an accompanist for Cabaret must pay for
those services. DIFFERENT FROM YEARS PAST students will not pay Mr.
Leatherman directly, but turn money into the booster club, who will
reimburse Mr. Leatherman. (see the new procedure for turning in
money below). The fee for accompanist
fee for Cabaret is $20.00.
§ An
Evening of Cabaret – tomorrow, Friday,
November 20, 2009, 6:30p, SMS Cafeteria. Tickets: $6 in
advance, $7 at the door, $5 for students and seniors. For more
info:
www.smschoir.com/Cabaret2009.htm
§ While
Cabaret doesn’t feature performances of every choir student proceeds
from the event benefit every choir student.
Events like Evening of Cabaret are great performance opportunities
as well as fund raisers. They also help prevent the entire choral
department from having to sell cookie dough, entertainment books,
trash bags or the like. I hope that everyone finds a way to plug-in
and help.
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NEW:
Procedure for turning in $$ |
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In an
effort to track and organize finances our choir boosters
treasurer, Linda Kana, has come up with an outstanding
system for doing just that. The following procedure will be
followed for turning in money:
1.
Student will obtain a SMS Choir Money Envelope
2. Completely and legibly fill out the information
requested (Name, Amount, What the funds are for)
3. Students will place their envelope in the cash box in
Cates’ office.
Other
money stuff:
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All checks should be made payable to “SMS CHOIR”
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It is helpful for the memo to also reflect the students’
name and what the check is for.
§ A receipt will be
issued by request to the treasurer, Linda Kana,
Treasure@smschoir.com
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Masterwork Solo Auditions
Our annual Masterworks concert
features the band, choir and orchestra on one concert. The
performance also features a soloist from each department accompanied
by the SMS orchestra. Auditions for these three solo spots will
take place Monday,
November 23 at 3p in the Choir Room.
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SMS Choir Hosts NE Kansas District Choir
Fest.
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Each year
SMS hosts the Kansas Music Educators Association, North East
Kansas All-District Choir Festival. This is a HUGE event,
bringing over a thousand singers, teachers and audience
members to our school.
The festival
is Saturday, December 5, all-day at SMS. We will be
asking for student and parent volunteers to help with the
event. This is also an awesome chance for a student to earn
LETTER POINTS!
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Decorations
for Holiday 09’
On
Sunday, December 6,
from 3-5p we will
be “decking” the auditorium for Holiday 09’ A Celebration of
Traditions and Cultures. SMS Choir’s Annual Holiday
Concert.
We
will need the following items:
§ White Lights (with green
chords)
§ Pillow stuffing/fake snow
§ Artificial Trees
§ Extension Chords
§ Power strips
Bring
any of these items to the set building day on Dec. 6. If
you’d like any items returned please mark them clearly with
your name.
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Thursday,
October 29, 2009 |
Volume 3, Number 4 |
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In This Issue
· D.C.
Trip
· Evening
of Cabaret
· District/State
Auditions
· Next
Boosters Meeting
· South
Area Choral Fest.
Coming Soon
·
Choir Boosters Meeting
November 2 – 7:00p
Choir Room
·
South Area Choral Festival
November 5
Call: 6:15p Concert: 7:00p
SMS Gym
·
Fall Musical:
“The Boyfriend”
November 12-14 – 7:00p
Auditorium
·
District/State Auditions
November 14
Baldwin Intermediate Ctr.
Dustin Cates
Director of Choirs
Cates@smschoir.com
Suzi Goldt
Boosters President
President@smschoir.com
Christie Brooks
Boosters Vice-President
Vicepresident@smschoir.com
Debbie Landes
Boosters Secretary
Secretary@smschoir.com
Linda Kana
Boosters Treasurer
Treasure@smschoir.com
Ward & Jeanette Brethour
Webmaster
Webmaster@smschoir.com
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SMS Choir Students & Parents
WOW! Congrats
to ALL SMS Choirs on an OUTSTANDING fall concert! We
performed with superior musicianship, poise and above all
heart for our music. The only problem with having such an
awesome fall concert is that we have set the bar extremely
high for the rest of the year (that’s a good problem J).
However, I’m confident that this year will be full of
outstanding performances!
There were a
host of students and parents who contributed their time and
efforts to make our fall concert a success, but, I wanted to
thank a few in particular: First, Matt Brooks, AJ Walaszek
and Ben Taylor for setting up sound and recording
equipment. Next, Mrs. Rebecca Floyd for providing
decorations for the stage. And finally, Mrs. Linda Kana,
Mrs. Lisa Carson and Mrs. Christie Brooks for their
countless ours working on robes, tuxes and formal dresses
for our choirs; You helped us look as good as we sounded!
Peace.
Cates
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Cabaret Audition Results
Trip to Washington D.C.
Chanticeers,
Heritage Singers and A Cappella Choir will be taking a trip
to Washington D.C. this Memorial Day weekend (May 27-30) to
perform in the world-famous Kennedy Center.
As we begin to
make plans for that trip we need a initial commitment from
students and parents to we have an idea of how many will be
going on the trip. Students received a commitment for last
week. Commitment forms are due no later than tomorrow
Friday, October 30. A form is
attached to this email.
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Evening of Cabaret Tickets: ON SALE NOW!
This year’s Evening
of Cabaret is Friday, November 20 at 6:30p in the
SMS Cafeteria. Tickets are: $6.00 in advance, $7.00 at the
door, and $5.00 for students and seniors.
Tickets can be
purchased from SMS Choir students participating in Evening of
Cabaret.
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Date Change: District/State Auditions |
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District/State Auditions
originally scheduled for
Saturday, November 7
has been changed to
Saturday, November 14. |
South Area Choral Festival
The South Area Choral Festival
is Thursday, November 5, at 7:00p in the
SMS Gym. Singers in
Men’s Choir, Women’s Choir and Chanticleers do not need to attend
this performance—A Cappella Choir only.
Students will be excused from
class for a brief rehearsal during the day on November 5.
A Cappella Choir members will
arrive in robes and concert attire at 6:15p in the choir room.
Parents, friends and family are welcome to attend.
Next Choir
Boosters Meeting
The next Choir
Boosters Meeting will take place, Monday, November 2 at
7:00p in the choir room. We will discuss Evening of
Cabaret, The Northeast KMEA Choral Festival and Holiday
09’. For more information contact boosters president, Suzi
Goldt,
president@smschoir.com.
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Tuesday,
October 20, 2009 |
Volume 3, Number 3 |
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In This Issue
·
Concert Apparel
·
Dress
Rehearsal
·
Choir T-Shirts
·
Fall Concert
Coming Soon
·
Fall Concert Dress Reh.
– 10/21 – 3-4:30p
Auditorium
All Choirs (150 pts)
·
Fall Concert
– 10/22 – 6:15 call
7p concert
Auditorium
All Choirs (150 pts)
·
Choir Boosters Meeting – 11/2 – 7p
Choir Room
Dustin Cates
Director of Choirs
Cates@smschoir.com
Suzi Goldt
Boosters President
President@smschoir.com
Christie Brooks
Boosters Vice-President
Vicepresident@smschoir.com
Debbie Landes
Boosters Secretary
Secretary@smschoir.com
Linda Kana
Boosters Treasurer
Treasure@smschoir.com
Ward & Jeanette Brethour
Webmaster
Webmaster@smschoir.com
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SMS Choir Students & Parents
Today was our
first full day of rehearsal in the auditorium to prepare for
our concert this Thursday. I can’t tell you how proud I am
of each ensemble and their progress this early in the school
year. We have set a pace and a work ethic that, if
maintained, will ensure success all year long!
I’m so excited for an audience to hear your music!
Peace.
Cates
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Time has run out…CONCERT APPAREL
All choir students should have the
following items for our performance this Thursday:
WOMEN’S CHOIR & A CAPPELLA CHOIR
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Robes & Stoles (passed our Wednesday)
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Men: black socks, black dress pants, black dress
shoes
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Women: black, close-toe dress shoes. Women should
wear a shirt or roll up their pants.
CHANTICLEERS & HERITAGE SINGERS
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Formal Dresses or Tux
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Character Shoes
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Matching Jewelry ($15.00 should be paid ASAP)
MEN’S CHOIR
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Blazer (passed out Wednesday; $20.00 Deposit)
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Green and Gold Tie ($12.00)
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Khaki Pants (no pleats)
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Brown Belt
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Brown Shoes
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Dark Socks
If students do not have proper concert apparel and have not
communicated the need for special arrangements they will not
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Dress Rehearsal: After-School Tomorrow
The dress
rehearsal for the fall concert will take place tomorrow after
school from 3:00-4:30p in the auditorium. The dress rehearsal
is required and is worth 150 points. (NOTE: “dress rehearsal” in
this case does not refer to actually wearing our concert apparel,
but walking through the logistics of the concert.
SMS Choir T-Shirts
The
SMS Choir shirts have arrived! We will wear our choir t-shirts on
Thursday. Show your choir spirit and encourage your friends and
family to come to our Fall Concert! T-shirts will be distributed in
class.
Fall Concert:
THIS THURSDAY
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Choir students arrive for warm-up: 6:15p
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Concert begins: 7:00p
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A reception will follow the concert in the cafeteria.
CONCERT
ETIQUETTE
§
Silence all cell phones. Absolutely no cell phone
use during the performance.
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No food or drink is to be consumed in the auditorium.
§
If you must leave the auditorium, please do so,
between, and not during a song.
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Wednesday, Sept
30, 2009 |
Volume 3, Number
2 |
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In This Issue
·
Heritage: UMKC Performance
·
Cabaret
·
Concert Apparel
·
Boosters Meeting
Coming Soon
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Cabaret Auditions – 9/29 – 3p – Choir Room
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Heritage Singers UMKC Performance – 10/4 – UMKC White
Recital Hall – 5:30p
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District/State Cut Auditions – 10/13 – 3p
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Heritage Singers JoCo Library Grand ReOpening Performance
– 10/17 - Town Ctr JoCo Library – 10:30a
Dustin Cates
Director of Choirs
Cates@smschoir.com
Suzi Goldt
Boosters President
President@smschoir.com
Christie Brooks
Boosters Vice-President
Vicepresident@smschoir.com
Debbie Landes
Boosters Secretary
Secretary@smschoir.com
Linda Kana
Boosters Treasurer
Treasure@smschoir.com
Ward & Jeanette Brethour
Webmaster
Webmaster@smschoir.com
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SMS Choir Students & Parents
Musical
rehearsal, community and school performances, Cabaret
auditions and MUCH more! Yep, the 09/10 SMS Choir year is
underway. In the midst of all of the “stuff” that we do I
encourage us all, myself included, to savor each moment; To
enjoy and make the most of each rehearsal, performance or
audition…we never get that instant back.
While most of
the year is very busy, October-December always seems to be
particularly hectic for SMS Choir. I encourage you to stay
organized, make a to-do list, do the most difficult thing
first (it won’t stress you out once its done) and set
reminders in your cell phone.
With a little
bit of organization and a lot of hard work and fun I’m
confident that this will be an AWESOME year!
Peace.
Cates
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Cabaret Audition Results
Auditions for
this year’s Evening of Cabaret were held yesterday.
Thank you to everyone who auditioned. Results will be
posted after-school on Friday on the choir bulletin board
and on
www.smschoir.com.
Evening of Cabaret is Friday, November 20 at 6:30 p.m. in
the SMS Cafeteria. Tickets will go on sale soon.
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Heritage UMKC Performance
Heritage Singers will perform at the UMKC Conservatory of Music and
Dance annual Cantate: High School Chamber Choir Festival. Heritage
students are responsible for their own transportation to UMKC and
must arrive by 4:45p. Heritage
Singers will perform at 7:40p in White Recital Hall at the
UMKC Performing Arts Center.
Concert Apparel
Choir students should secure the following items by October 13,
in preparation for our first concert October 22. Concert
apparel items are not optional. We take just as much pride in our
appearance as we do in our music. Avoid being excluded from
performances and participation points and secure these items as
soon as possible.
WOMEN’S CHOIR & A
CAPPELLA CHOIR
Robes and stoles will be checked out to these ensembles. Under
robes women will wear black (close-toe) dress shoes. Men will wear
black pants, black socks, black dress shoes.
CHANTICLEERS &
HERITAGE SINGERS
Members of both of these ensembles should have been measured for
their dress and or tux. Women should have paid David’s Bridal for
their dress. Women must also have a pair of black character shoes
and a set of matching jewelry. Jewelry was passed out in class and
must be paid for as soon as possible: $15.00 per set. Men will pay
for their tuxes when they are delivered to school if they have not
done so.
Questions?
Chanticleers
– Lisa Carson:
smsdrillflag@yahoo.com
Heritage
– Christie Brooks –
cb2busy@everstkc.net
Men’s Choir – Dustin Cates –
cates@smschoir.com
Next Choir
Boosters Meeting
The next Choir
Boosters Meeting will be Monday, October 12 at 7:00p
in the choir room. We’ll discuss a host of important issues
including:
-
Evening
of Cabaret
-
Fall
Concert
-
DC Trip
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other
important events
The Boosters
meeting is a great way for new parents to get plugged in to
SMS Choir! For more information please contact Suzi
Goldt, Choir Boosters President,
president@smschoir.com
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Monday, Sept 21, 2009 |
Volume 3, Number 1 |
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In This Issue
·
Boosters
Meeting
·
Patron Week
·
Concert
Apparel
·
SMS Choir
Posters
Coming Soon
·
Boosters Meeting – 9/22 – Choir Room – 6p
·
Heritage Singers Awards Assembly Performance – 9/23 –
Auditorium – 9:30a
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All Choirs Perform at Homecoming Assembly – 9/24 –
Gym – 10a
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Cabaret Auditions – 9/29 – 3p – Choir Room
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Heritage Singers UMKC Performance – 10/4 – UMKC White
Recital Hall – 5:30p
·
Heritage Singers JoCo Library Grand ReOpening Performance
– 10/17 - Town Ctr JoCo Library – 10:30a
Dustin Cates
Director of Choirs
Cates@smschoir.com
Suzi Goldt
Boosters President
President@smschoir.com
Christie Brooks
Boosters Vice-President
Vicepresident@smschoir.com
Debbie Landes
Boosters Secretary
Secretary@smschoir.com
Linda Kana
Boosters Treasurer
Treasure@smschoir.com
Ward & Jeanette Brethour
Webmaster
Webmaster@smschoir.com
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SMS Choir Students & Parents
Welcome to this year’s first eNote. Each eNote will provide
you with important SMS Choir information. Please read each
eNote carefully to ensure you are up-to-date.
We
are off to an outstanding start! I’m looking forward to an
AWESOME year of amazing music making!
Peace.
Cates
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First Choir Boosters Meeting Tomorrow
The first SMS Choir Booster Club Meeting will take place tomorrow,
September 22, 2009 at 6:00p in the Choir Room. We will begin
to plan and discuss many important events for this school year. If
you are a new choir parent and would like to get involved tomorrow
is a great place to start!
If you have any questions please contact Suzi Goldt, booster club
president at
president@smschoir.com.
Patron Week: A HUGE Success!
This year’s Patron Week was extremely successful! So far
our SMS Choir Patrons donations have exceeded $8,000!
Last week top collecting students participated in a “Deal or
No Deal” drawing for awesome prizes.
If you didn’t have the opportunity to become a Patron or
will have the opportunity to collect patron funds later this
year…do not fear! We will accept patron donations as any
time. Patron brochures are available at
www.smschoir.com.
Questions about becoming an SMS Choir Patron may be
forwarded to Linda Kana, booster club treasurer, at
treasurer@smschoir.com.
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Concert Apparel
The first choir concert is just around the corner. Choir students
should begin acquiring the items they need to wear SMS Choir
Concerts. Below is a description of these items:
WOMEN’S CHOIR & A
CAPPELLA CHOIR
Robes and stoles will be checked out to these ensembles. Under
robes women will wear black (close-toe) dress shoes. Men will wear
black pants, black socks, black dress shoes.
CHANTICLEERS &
HERITAGE SINGERS
Members of both of these ensembles should have been measured for
their dress and or tux. Women should have paid David’s Bridal for
their dress. Women must also have a pair of black character shoes
and a set of matching jewelry. Jewelry was passed out in class and
must be paid for as soon as possible: $15.00 per set. Men will pay
for their tuxes when they are delivered to school if they have not
done so.
Questions?
Chanticleers
– Lisa Carson:
smsdrillflag@yahoo.com
Heritage
– Christie Brooks –
cb2busy@everstkc.net
SMS Choir Posters
Posters displaying all of our SMS Choir events for the year are
available. We have poster, 8X10 and postcard sizes. Posters are
available in the choir room.
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