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Children of Eden Photos

Sun, 13 Nov 2005 00:21:10 -0600

I've posted some photos from the recent MHS Theatre Company production of Children of Eden. Enjoy.

Choir Camp 2005

Sat, 06 Aug 2005 19:57:10 -0500

Howdy, All!
I've been contacting those who stated previously they were interested in camp. Hopefully, I did reach you. Please contact your friends and spread the word.

It was formally decided that.......

Choir Camp 2005 is set for Mon-Fri, August 15-19 from 5-9PM in the choir room/auditorium. Fee is $50. Make checks payable to MHS CHOIR BOOSTERS.

Mrs. Reinhart

Thank you choir Dad!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

Mon, 13 Jun 2005 21:42:30 -0500

The Boosters would like to give a big THANK YOU to outgoing President, Dave Festa. He has really worked hard the past couple of years to make things better for the choirs and directors. Most of you don't realize how much the Booster President does for the choirs. Mr. Festa planned the choir trips the past 2 years, worked on the choir potlucks, made sure everything was set for the concerts so they would run smoothly and did anything else that Mr. Emig and Mrs. Reinhart asked him to do. We will miss you Dave, please don't be a stranger next year!! We also want to welcome incoming President, Irma Graves.

Spring Concert 2005 - Top 40

Thu, 12 May 2005 01:17:50 -0500

The Merrillville High School Choirs will present their final concert of the 2004-2005 season, Top 40, on May 19th at 7:30 PM in Reinhart Auditorium. Don't miss the final performance by the MHS Choirs Class of 2005! The show will feature a review of popular from the past several decades. Tickets are $5 for adults, $4 for students & seniors, and $20 for a "family pass." For a quick preview, head on over to the spring concert page.

Branson Photos

Fri, 22 Apr 2005 00:54:10 -0500

The photographs taken by Mr. Emig during the 2005 spring break trip to Branson, MO are now available in our photo gallery. Enjoy!

To Branson Students/Parents

Sun, 01 May 2005 00:47:01 -0500

Dear Parents/Students:

The time has finally arrived for our trip to Branson Missouri! We hope that everyone will have a great time and return home with wonderful memories of a safe, but tiring trip! We have a few last minute reminders:

Please be at the high school at entrance I by 4:15 AM Monday, April 4. Bring your luggage to the choir room for inspection. The bus will arrive at 5:00 AM, departing shortly thereafter, and it would be a shame if you missed the trip.
Please bring something for breakfast and a snack to share, it will be a few hours before we stop. The travel time is approximately 8 hours, not including stops.
You are not allowed to leave your car in the high school parking lot while we are gone. Please have someone drop you off at the school.
A final written itinerary will be given to everyone Monday night; however, if you want to check it out now, or parents want to know details, the itinerary is here on the web site.
The long range forecast for Branson (compliments of weather.com) shows a possibility for rain later in the week and temperatures in the mid to upper 60's and perhaps the lower 70's. Plan your wardrobe accordingly.
Lastly, remember that daylight savings time begins on Sunday, April 3. Our actual return time may be earlier than what was provided by our tour company.

See you Monday... EARLY MONDAY... VERY EARLY MONDAY!

David Festa - Choir Booster President

March 15th: Contest Concert

Thu, 10 Mar 2005 00:31:50 -0600

The Merrillville High School Choirs will present their annual contest concert this Tuesday, March 15th. The evening of classical music will begin at 7:30 PM in Reinhart Auditorium. The concert will feature performances by students who received a "superior" rating at the ISSMA solo/ensemble competition as well as a performance by guest violinist Ashley Korak, who has performed with the Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra.

Ticket are $5 for adults, $4 for students/seniors, and $20 for a family pass. Proceeds from ticket and concession sales will benefit the Susan Emig Memorial Scholarship, which provides funding to Merrillville students interested in pursuing higher education in music and the arts. For more information about the concert, including a list of selections to be performed, consult the concert page here on our web site.

Winter Choir Concert, "A Christmas Portrait"

Sat, 18 Dec 2004 15:37:38 -0600

The Merrillville High School Choral Department presented their 2004 winter concert, A Christmas Portrait on Thursday, December 16th at 7:30 PM in Reinhart Auditorium. The show featured a variety of Christmas favorites, both traditional and contemporary.

A Holiday Message From Mr. Festa (Choir Booster President)

Tue, 30 Nov 2004 19:47:39 -0600

Hello all, I hope you had a pleasant Thanksgiving break. A few reminders as we race towards the Holiday Break in a few weeks. First ISSMA, this is mandatory for 2^nd and 3^rd hour students. Please be sure to make your song selection from the approved list. As I recall the deadline for the applications to be post marked is December 4^th…THIS SATURDAY!

Second, we always need help in decorating for the Holiday concert. Mr. Emig spends countless hours of his own time, as does Tom Dobes, Mrs. Neiman and others. Please check with Mr. Emig and come and spend an hour or two, we would really appreciate the help.

2004 Fall Concert now online

Wed, 01 Dec 2004 14:19:44 -0600

I've finally completed putting photos and audio clips online from the Fall 2004 Concert. Check it out!

Seussical, the Musical

Sun, 14 Nov 2004 21:52:00 -0600

The MHS Theatre Company completed their two-weekend run of Seussical, the Musical this past Sunday. I have posted a few photos of the show over in the gallery. There have been rumors that some photos will eventually be posted over on the drama web site as well.

Fall Concert on October 12th

Mon, 29 Nov 2004 10:31:12 -0600

Coming to Reinhart Auditorium next Tuesday, be sure to catch the MHS Choirs' Fall Concert! This concert will feature music from Broadway musicals and will include performances from all five choirs, in addition to solos, small ensembles, and two special performances by the participants in our summer choir camp!

Tickets will be sold at the door and are $5 for adults and $4 for students & seniors. Doors open at 7:00 PM and the show starts at 7:30. Don't miss the first public show of the 2004-2005 choral department season.

Find out more about the Fall 2004 concert, including a tentative list of music to be performed.

MHS Choir Calendar, 2004-2005

Wed, 13 Apr 2005 18:12:54 -0500

As there have been many changes from the dates printed in the MCSC parenting calendar / MHS student handbook, I've compiled a list of the currently scheduled dates for all MHS Performing Arts events this year.

"To The Music!" (Choir Memories Video 2004)

Fri, 03 Sep 2004 22:15:01 -0500

If you're blessed with a broadband internet connection (or a lot of patience), you can enjoy a streaming-video version of the 2004 Choir Memories Video, "To The Music!". The video was produced by Tom Dobes & Roger Emig and features photos of trips, performances, rehearsals, and other fun choir activities over the past couple of years. This video is also certified free of bad puns... I promise. The online version is designed to stream over a 256kbps connection. It's encoded as a RealMedia v9 file, so you might need a player from here (Real Alternative) or here (RealPlayer; get the free version). While I am not officially selling copies of this year's video, I may give you a free copy if you ask me nicely. ;) Hopefully, next school year will greet you with a redesigned web site. In the meantime, you might enjoy seeing Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, which will presented in early July. (plug, plug, plug!) Have a great summer, everyone!

Spring Choir Concert, Only in America

Fri, 03 Sep 2004 22:41:50 -0500

Our spring concert, Only in America, will be presented May 20th at 7:30 PM in Reinhart Auditorium. Tickets cost $5 for adults, $4 for students, or $20 for a "family pass." An official concert program and some rehearsal photos will be posted in a few days. Don't miss this exciting show, which will be the final public choir performance for the class of 2004!