CHORALE WOMEN to perform at the 2011 ACDA National Conference PDF Print E-mail

Singers/Parents/Boosters/Supporters/Friend:

How do you put into words the excitement you feel about something you set as a goal for yourself and your program and now to see it come to fruition?  You can't! So this email will be my weak attempt.

Yesterday afternoon I received the long-awaited letter inviting CHORALE WOMEN to perform at the 2011 ACDA National Conference in Chicago, Illinois!!  Different from our Regional ACDA experience, we will do two performances--one at Roosevelt University in their Auditorium Theatre, and another in Orchestra Hall--home of the famed Chicago Symphony and so many great performances.  It is thrilling just to think we will bring our art to that stage!!

So you can get your calendars marked in advance--here is what I know:

Friday, March 11
12:40-1:00 pm--Soundcheck in Orchestra Hall
6:20-6:40 pm--Soundcheck in Auditorium Theatre

Saturday, March 12
8:30 am--PERFORMANCE @ Orchestra Hall
1:30 pm--PERFORMANCE @ Auditorium Theatre

I have no other info than that.  Except I know we will FLY to Chicago--no long coach ride for me!!

I would love to depart early enough (Wednesday) to maybe get in another performance in the Chicago area.  I'm sure we can make that happen.  Looks like Journey 2011 has its destination set!!

I am so blessed and grateful for the opportunity to work, play, and grow at DA.  I LOVE to learn!!   I am a competitive and passionate spirit and I do love to push myself and my students.  I believe it is ALWAYS worth the journey even if the destination seems out of reach.  Well--this time it wasn't and we can truly celebrate.  Remember--our success is a testimony to the work of others who have gone before and those who strive to walk in their shoes while creating their own footprints.  It is something EVERYONE in the Vocal Department needs to take great pride in.  You are part this. 

Let us remember two important things:  
Stay humble, yet growing in our confidence
Let's be the most respected and respectful department at DA

Enjoy the summer and I love all of you!!

Be blessed!!
Mr. Clayton
 
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PRESIDENT: John Lennon
VICE-PRESIDENT: Terri Baltz
VICE-PRESIDENT for Concerts: Dorinda Cole
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR: Janie White
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A Word of the Chair PDF Print E-mail

The red-carpet celebration of our National GRAMMY Award is like the cherry on top of a multi-flavored ice cream sundae!  I can't believe we did the whole thing!!  But oh -- how content you feel once your sit down and think of how you got there...

We have dished up from the UF Invitation Choral Festival to masters classes with the Kings Singers; from Concert Chorale singing with Sandi Patti and the Jacksonville Symphony to Chorus and Choir leading the festivities of the UNF Feast of Carols; from participating in the first annual MLK Concert at Jacoby Hall to the perennial Tree Lighting at the Landing; from the theatrical A Little Night Music to the Theatre Jax setting for That Spring Fling; from District and State Choral success to being the host for a stellar Solo & Ensemble Festival; from Cabaret 2010 -- Our Legendary Night Under the Stars to our meteoric rise with our Chorale Women at ACDA Regional in Memphis; and there's a flavor for every taste!!

As I end TEN YEARS of laboring in love and with passion, I can attest to being blessed by ALL of you.  It is an honor to share in the journey and to achieve lofty recognitions.  However -- my dream is that the personal lives of the students and parents have been enriched by the art that pours from our souls.  Let us all sing to change lives.

Mr. Clayton
 

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