A Note About Wrangling

Please know that this is just a friendly reminder:

When you come to wrangle, we appreciate your efforts and the time you have taken from your busy schedule to make our musical a successful experience for all the children. We need your to help maintain order and (as much) silence (as possible).

That said, please step in to help wigglers and chatters stay focused and pay attention. If kids are talking or horsing around and should be paying attention, we want you to step in, don't hesitate. And when a small group breaks off to learn something, the others should be strongly encouraged to SIT QUIETLY, and sit with them, if needed.

Thanks again for your help!

Fun At Rehearsal

Joseph's "host of splendid things" in "Stone The Crows."  At rehearsal, the crown, sash, scepter, robe and jewels were items from my kids' costume box!

Rehearsal Changes

For today, Wednesday, January 25th:
Rehearsal is CANCELED for the King's Singers and Narrator 2 (Kayley).
Potipihar, Mrs. Potiphar, Potiphar's Attendants, Joseph and Narrator 1 will have rehearsal until 3:45 PM.


For tomorrow, Thursday, January 26th:
Rehearsal will end at 3:45 PM for everyone except Joseph (Julia).


Thank you for being understanding about these last minute changes.

Prayer For The Week

Heavenly Father, thank you for all the blessings in my life.  I know that often I see what others have and I want it too.  Help me to be grateful for what I have been given and to be happy for those around me.  I want my actions to always give you glory. I know I have many responsibilities in my life, help me to keep my priorities in line with your will for me.

AMEN!

Joseph's Brothers and Jacob having fun at rehearsal!

Prayer for the Week

Parents, We have been starting each rehearsal with a prayer. Here is this week's:

Lord, thank you for ALL the talents you have given us especially our talent to sing, to dance, and to act.   We ask you to help us stay focused and enthusiastic in our roles.  Help us to make the right decisions in our lives so that we may become the best versions of ourselves. Let all of our interactions with our friends, parents, and teachers give you glory.  We ask this in your name. 

AMEN!

Choreography Notes for the King's Singers

This week the King's Singers group learned all of their choreography for "Poor Poor Pharaoh" and "Song of the King."  They can practice it at home by clicking on the Accompanese song 09 - "Poor Poor Pharaoh" (both songs will play).

The following is a breakdown of the King's Singers dance steps for these two songs.  These are just notes to jog your memory as you practice. Remember, the most important part is to KEEP THE BEAT.  This dance looks awesome if we all stick together!

"Poor Poor Pharaoh"
Part A:

• box step x2
• right touch, left touch x2
• four steps right, four steps left

Repeat part A

Bring hands together as if praying, stand facing front and sing:
"Poor, poor Pharaoh, what-cha gonna do?  Dreams are daunting you, hey, what-cha gonna do?" x2

Hold out hand closest to Joseph when it is your group's turn:
(group 1) chained and bound, afraid, a...
(group 2) ...lone
(group 3) Joseph stood before the
(group 4) throne

Then watch and listen as Joseph sings.  Get ready to start "Song of the King" with your crazy dancing!

"Song of the King"
Do your crazy '50s dance for 16 counts (count in your head along with the beat)

Part A:

• Bounce to the beat and snap x8
• Charleston while singing "bop shu wa du bop bop shu wa du wa"
• Bounce/snap x8
• Charleston while singing "bop shu wa du bop bop shu wa du wa"
• Bounce/snap x4
• Charleston while singing "bop shu wa du bop bop shu wa du wa"
• Bounce/snap x4
•  Charleston while singing "bop shu wa du bop bop shu wa du wa"

Part B:

• Touch the corners
• Face front, hands
• Reach down with your left, then down with your right
• Face front, hands

Then, lift hands up and "shoot the basketball" repeat x3 - remember which words to yell out
Go Swimming!

Repeat all of Part A
Repeat all of Part B

Finally:
boys - rock out on your guitar
girls - groove to the music

Everyone - hold your head, swing back and forth
Move down to the floor and swing up to the ceiling
End by dropping down to the floor on one knee

YOU DID THE WHOLE THING!!  Great work!

Joseph Accompaniment Recordings Are Available

Hello Parents!

We have put recordings of the accompaniment for all the songs from "Joseph" online. These songs will give your kids a chance to practice the music at home, or just show you what great singers they are! We will be using the same accompaniment tool to run the rehearsals, so these recordings will be familiar to them.

These recordings are mp3 files and will play on any music player device. Each of the songs is available from the list on the left titled "Joseph Accompaniment Recordings". There is also a Zip file archive of all the songs. If you download that you will have all the songs you need.

If you need a CD made of the accompaniment we can do that as well, just drop us a note at hcdreamcoat@gmail.com.

Information about our change to 3 performances

After carefully considering all of the factors and options, we have made the decision to hold three Joseph performances, rather than four.  The new performance schedule is as follows:

Friday, April 13, 7 PM

Saturday, April 14, 7 PM

Sunday, April 15, 2 PM

As you can see, the Thursday night performance has been removed.

This change requires us to create one, single-cast children’s chorus.  Our entire cast will perform in all three shows.  This does not increase the number of rehearsals your child will attend.  Our rehearsal schedule for January and February remains the same.  We have revised the schedule for March and April.  Please click the link to your right (Rehearsal Schedule - March and April) to see the revised schedule.

We will review this change at the parent meeting and answer any questions you may have.  Our parent meeting will be:

Monday, January 9, 7 PM in the school library

Children’s chorus families (grades K-3) are encouraged, but not required, to attend this meeting.  We will have a second parent meeting for the children’s chorus in February.