Performing Arts News
Cantiones Choir is Back!
Calling all singers – Cantiones is open to all students in grades 4-8 for the 2024-25 school year. Rehearsals will be on Mondays after school from 3:05-3:45pm in the Church. The first rehearsal is Monday, September 23. If you want to learn more, or you are ready to join, please attend the first rehearsal on 9/23 for more information on all the exciting performance opportunities ahead.
Drama – Volunteer Sound Engineer Needed for the Middle School Musical
Can you imagine Elsa standing on the frozen mountain, the music starts to swirl with the snow, she opens her mouth to sing and then… nothing? The Middle School Musical is a very popular program, but it takes over 40 parent volunteers to make it happen. This year, we are in critical need of one or two parents to take over the role of “Sound Engineer.” If you or anyone you know has any interest or knowledge about running the soundboard and managing the actors’ mics, please email Kari Aguila at kaguila@st-johnschool.org. You don’t have to be a middle school parent to help with this role, and training is available. This is an excellent way to accrue your Fair Share hours!
Before School Band Classes, 2024-25
St. John School is pleased to offer Beginning Band and Intermediate Band classes to our students before school.
Beginning Band is intended for students in grades 4-8, who did not participate in Mr. White’s class last year and have never had instrument instruction. Detailed information about Beginning Band (grs. 4-8), including registration can be found here.
Intermediate Band is for students in grades 5-8, who participated in Mr. White’s class last year, have one year’s experience or have advanced skills. Detailed information about Intermediate Band (grs. 5-8), including registration can be found here.
Details:
- October-May, 7:30-8:10am, Mezzanine
- Beginning Band (grs. 4-8) meets on Monday and Wednesday. Intermediate Band (grs. 5-8) meets on Tuesday and Thursday. Classes meet on days when school is in full session (band will not meet on early dismissal and no-school days and during Holy Week).
- Registration Fee: $605. To bring Band to St. John School, students and their families must commit to the entire program. Refunds will not be issued. Fees will not be prorated if the student registers after classes start, stops instruction before the end of the program, or misses class for illness, sports, trips, etc.
- Financial aid is available for the registration fee only. To request financial assistance for clubs, complete the attached form and return it to Andrea Marquez, amarquez@st-johnschool.org. Applicants requesting financial aid must complete the club registration, which requires payment upfront. Should a financial aid award be granted, a refund is processed for that amount. Please contact Andrea Marquez, amarquez@st-johnschool.org with questions.
- Registration opens Monday, 9/23/24, 7:01pm: Register for Beginning Band here. Register for Intermediate Band here. Make sure your questions are answered before submitting your registration. Questions can be directed to Mr. White, kmwhitestudios@gmail.com. The deadline to register is 10/21/24.
