MVHS Choir 2021- 2022 Quick Start Guide “Friends of MV Choir” – the Volunteer Parent Board 1. Classroom Donation -- $150 per student in 1 choir / $200 per student in 2 choirs
The District does not fund anything other than our Director’s salary. Donations fund our highly valued accompanist, sheet music as well as guest clinicians and voice teachers. Families are asked to make: - $150 donation per student for one choir - $200 donation per student in two choirs Make your donation through FUTURE FUND.
2. Volunteer Call!
We must rebuild an entire volunteer Board for FOMVC – the non-profit, parent-led organization. The previous Board mainly graduated out before Covid and could not be replaced during Covid. Graduated parents will happily train. Are you interested in the success of MV Choir? The students and Ms. Neisinger need you desperately! We have positions such as: President Vice President Secretary Treasurer – liason to bookkeeper Apparel – ideally 3-4 parents Concert Ticket Sales Fundraising – See’s Candy Fundraising – Scrip Class Parent Rep – Chambers Class Parent Rep – Concert Class Parent Rep – Treble Clef Class Parent Rep – Women’s Ensemble Group Parent Rep – Beauty Shop Group Parent Rep – Barber Shop Group Parent Rep – Impulse Group Parent Rep - Melodies Hospitality Tour Coordinator Volunteer Coordinator Please contact alumni parent Jennifer Schulte at jenniferschulte@me.com with questions.
3. Choir Leadership
The Choir program includes a student-run leadership team. Students set-up concerts, plan social events, and act as liaisons between the FOMVC Board and students. Applications must be filled out by August 20th
-- please encourage your student to apply. The application is located at:
Most choir students were fit for apparel in the spring. The remainder must be fit for formal performance attire during the fall in class. We will be wearing formal concert attire starting in Winter. Stay tuned for updates on purchasing attire. The “Bach to School” concert will be performed in a student designed choir t-shirt. Sold separately in the near future.
5. “Remind”
“Remind” is the standard mass communication method used by Ms. Neisinger via text. ALL PARENTS AND STUDENTS must sign up for Remind.
You will receive a pre-paid code for priority seating for one night at each of the seasonal concerts. Business sponsorships are also available, and provide great publicity! Go to mvchoir.org to purchase your ticket package. Soprano level $240 ~ 2 tickets Alto level $300 ~ 3 tickets Tenor level $360 ~ 4 tickets Bass level $420 ~ 5 tickets Baritone level $480 ~ 6 tickets
7. “Be A Mentor” Registration
All families are asked to volunteer throughout the year. We regularly need drivers to transport our choir students to competitions, camps, performances, and retreats. Please register at Be A Mentor, or if you have already created an account, please be sure your account has current information (including updated insurance information). Go to the SRVUSD website to register or update your Be A Mentor volunteer status. SRVUSD.net Parents & Students Volunteer Requirements, or go to: https://www.srvusd.net/pf4/cms2/view_page?d=x&group_id=1531973258585&vdid=i20b1x3vl2tu
8. Verify Contact Information. Not on our mailing list? Ask your student if they filled out the contact form on the first day of school. You will want to stay updated on upcoming events in the choir program.
9. Visit MVchoir.org
This page includes a full explanation of the various choirs and acapella groups, which is especially helpful for new families. Past performances as well as social media links are also available. The website will be updated throughout the year. We encourage you to bookmark the page on your browser.
10. Scrip Registration
Scrip is a no-selling program that turns everyday purchases into funds that can be used by students for tour costs. Families purchase retail gift cards using the MV Choir enrollment code. The gift cards are used for everyday purchases like gas, groceries, and clothing. Each retailer offers a percentage rebate that is accrued in an MV account for the sole benefit of your student. Please see the flyer for details – if you start this process early, your child’s tour costs and more can be covered with Scrip funds. If you have any questions about this program, the FOMVC coordinator can be reached at swsmvchoir@gmail.com. We will begin the program in late fall.