GCA Music Department News

Our next meeting, on Tuesday 3/3/20 at 7 pm in the GCA Band Room, will have information about our 2021 music tour. If your child is currently in Symphonic Strings, Wind Ensemble or Chorale (excluding current seniors) OR might be on track to be in one of these ensembles next year, plan to attend to get information on the destination, itinerary, payment schedule, and chaperone opportunities. All this information will be rolled out to the students the following day so come to get a sneak peek. 

Next week we will begin our coffee and hot chocolate fundraiser. Some of you may remember this one from last year. New this year: students will be able to "bank" all profits from their individual sales into a personal account, which can be used for future music trips (such as the aforementioned 2021 tour). Even junior high students may begin earning money for trips a few years in the future! Seniors who make a profit on this fundraiser may donate their money to a younger sibling or a scholarship fund. This fundraiser will run February 18th through March 4th, with order forms available at each of the upcoming concerts. 

Congratulations to the following students who will be performing in the Central Region Honor Festival tomorrow. These ensembles are very competitive and our department takes great pride in sending any student every year: 

Freshmen: Connie Kang, Michelle Kim, and Arturo Pacheco, all violinists

Sophomore Neo Pyon on Bass Clarinet

Juniors Susie Hong and Eugenia Trakal on violin

Senior Anika Kang on viola

Upcoming music events:

Sat 2/15- 7 GCA students will participate and perform in the Central Region Honor Orchestra or Band, 2:30 pm at Mesa Mountain View HS, $5 (see above)

Thurs 2/20- GCA Orchestra Concert, 7 pm at MJHS, Free

Mon 2/24- GCA Band Concert, 7 pm at MJHS, Free

Mon 3/2- GCA Choir Concert, 7 pm at MJHS, Free

Tues 3/3- GCA Music Booster parent meeting with info on the 2021 high school music tour, 7 pm in the GCA Band Room

GCA Choir

Under the leadership of Choir Director, Ted Gibson, the following courses are available: 

Junior High

Girls Choir -“Belles Chanteuses” 
This course is a study of beginning and intermediate music concepts: music reading skills with emphasis on solfege, vocal technique,
and performance skills. No previous experience is required and students will not be required to sing alone. The purpose of this course
is to encourage students to have fun while studying different types of music, including traditional, musical theater, jazz, and popular
styles, as well as music in foreign languages.

Boys Choir - “Lacones” 
This course is a study of beginning and intermediate music concepts: music reading skills with emphasis on solfege, vocal technique
with a focus on the boy’s changing voice, and performance skills. No previous experience is required and students will not be required to
sing alone. The purpose of this course is to encourage students to have fun while studying different types of music, including
traditional, musical theater, jazz, and popular styles, as well as music in foreign languages.

High school

Advanced Women’s Chorus 
This advanced women’s choir course will provide students the opportunity to study literature of all style periods, vocal technique and
musicianship skills. The choir will serve as a feeder program for Chorale upon acquisition of skills. Concert performances will be every
nine weeks.

Men’s Chorale 
This course will feature a study of tenor and bass literature in a variety of styles with an emphasis on vocal technique and musicianship
skills. The choir will serve as a feeder into chorale upon acquisition of skills. Concert performances will be every nine weeks.

Chorale:
This advanced mixed choir will provide students the opportunity to study literature of all style periods, advanced vocal techniques and
musicianship skills. It will involve a rigorous performance schedule and competition in state and local events. 

For further information please visit the GCA Choir Website