WITH MS. SULLIVAN “Hey, I just met you…” About Ms. Sullivan Graduated from ASU with a Bachelor of Music (and again with a Master’s of Music) My principal.
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WITH MS. SULLIVAN
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Hey, I just met you About Ms. Sullivan Graduated from ASU with
a Bachelor of Music (and again with a Masters of Music) My
principal instrument was voice Im proof that not all chorus
teachers are piano players! This is my 8 th year of teaching chorus
at NWHS My students gave me the nickname of Sulley years ago and it
has stuck, feel free to use it (it has many alternative spellings:
Sulli, Sully, Sulley) I have an 1 sister (older) whom I am best
friends with and she is also a chorus teacher (West Alexander
Middle School) NO, Im not married. (It always comes up, so there ya
go.) YES, Id like to be (waiting on my Mr. Right). Hobbies: I love
movies, playing with my 2 nephews, talking in random accents, being
involved with my churchs youth group, being spontaneous, hanging
out with my friends and family, and music (DUH).
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and this is crazy Bob Ross Remix Ross
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BEGINNING CHORUS: open to anyone, all grade levels can be in
this class, all talent levels can be in this class, we learn
singing and theory basics INTERMEDIATE CHORUS: open to auditioned
freshmen, students who have an idea of music theory, can match
pitch, varying levels of talent, maybe dont want the responsibility
of the next level PROFICIENT AND ADVANCED CHORUS: a year-long class
open to grades 10-12 by audition only, much more in-depth about
singing and music theory, heavier time commitment, honors credit
given Chorus at NWHS
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The chorus website, www.nwhschorus.weebly.com will be very
important to you and your parents and will be used
frequently.www.nwhschorus.weebly.com WATER and water only is
acceptable and encouraged during class. Marking your music with a
PENCIL is encouraged. You would be amazed at how much this can help
you! Please keep noise DOWN when you arent singing and UP when you
are. It is ok to make a mistake when learning something; do not
sing softly because youre scared (although thats what we all want
to do). Allowing me to hear the mistake enables me to correct it
faster. Dont point people out if they dont catch on as quickly as
you do- just wait, Im sure your time will come. Some things you
should know and remember
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Concerts are NOT optional! We rehearse with everyone present
and adjust to the balance; if you are not at the concert then our
balance is incorrect and the performance is not as good as it can
be. MAKE ARRANGEMENTS AHEAD OF TIME! Class is important and so are
you, so you need to be not just physically present, but mentally
present as well. If you are having a difficult time and need help
with something, PLEASE let me know! If it is not solved in class, I
will happy to help you after school, breaks, or lunch (if your
schedule allows). Know and remember (cont)
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ARE YOU STILL WITH ME???
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It may not be all about the cha-ching, cha-ching but it sure
does take a lot of that to make a chorus program run! I get it, no
one LOVES fund raisers, but they are an evil necessity. When the
chorus program does do a fundraiser, PLEASE honestly try your best.
The money raised goes to things such as buses, bus drivers, tax and
shipping, the folders that you use, sheet music, sheet music,
annnnnnnd, SHEET MUSIC! Im open to fund-raising ideas that you may
have and think will go over well! We dont need ya money, money,
money Wait, yes we do!
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This class is what you make of it. If you come in with a bad
attitude, you wont enjoy the class NEARLY as much as you could.
More often than not, this can be a class that puts you in a better
mood and one that you look forward to. Things that prohibit the
above: Bringing in your drama via text messages, FB, Twitter, or
SnapChat during class- Just say NO to your phone unless I ask you
to use it. Not trying your best all the time (cheesy, yet true) Not
having an open mind Being scared- getting out of your comfort zone
CAN BE FUN! Having a big ego- its about being part of a group Make
the most of it!
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We may not always sound like this: I feel badly for you if you
like: But we wont sound like this! But well be good friends if you
like: OR Im ready to have a great year and hope you are too!
Concordia Choir Sister Act (start at 0:34)