CCCC Parent Update Email January 24, 2012

Posted on January 24, 2012 by admin

Hello CCCC parents & students, EFFECTS ONLY CRESCENDO & CAPPELLA….NOT CAPRICE OR CADET!!

After many sleepless nights and countless waking hours in thought, I have decided to return to our previous location for the foreseeable future. During the last 2 weeks I’ve realized the situation at the Conservatory (though we truly appreciate their willingness to host us) just isn’t as perfect a fit for the CCCC as we’d hoped. Unfortunately, there was no way to know what the rehearsal outcome would be without trying it. In coming to this decision I have weighed the goals and mission of the CCCC as well as my own personal family’s needs at this time. For those of you who are new to the CCCC, please know this is atypcial of how we operate our program; I hope you will continue with us so you can see that this decision is in the best interest of the CCCC. For those returning I’m sure you recognize how this change must be necessary or I would not have made it. I have taken into consideration the many inconveniences I am inflicting on you and your families and sincerely apologize. My hope in making the move sooner than later is to minimize that inconvenience. Again, I am very grateful for the generosity and hospitality showed us by Fern Adair and her wonderful staff.

If you are able to continue on with us, all rehearsal times will remain the same (Crescendo @ 6pm & Cappella @ 7pm), but the rehearsal address will be:

5900 W. Cheyenne
Las Vegas, NV 89108
(Celebration Church…a stand alone building in a large grocery store complex on the NE side of the Cheyenne & Jones intersection. There is very quick access from the 95 as well as Rancho Road. Parents there is a lobby to wait in, or if you prefer, chairs in the back of our rehearsal space where you are welcome to quietly sit and observe and enjoy.)

If you are unable to continue with us for the season we again apologize and wish there was a perfect solution for everyone! Here are the things we know we need to resolve:
1. If you have paid your tuition we will happily refund that to you. Please just reply to this email with the address you would like us to send it to and we will mail a check ASAP.
2. If you have checked out fundraising items, please bring them to the Conservatory this Thursday at 6pm and a member of the board will be there to collect it and any monies sold at this point.

For us to get a feel of what to plan for the weeks to come, we would greatly appreciate if you could please reply to this message with a confirmation that:
1. you will be able to continue on
2. you unfortunately will not be able to finish the season. (again, please include the address you would like to have your tuition refunded to if this applies)

We value your young people and their amazing musicianship! Thank you for being a part of the CCCC!

Holly & the CCCC Executive Board

p.s. Although we are really hoping everyone will take the time to answer our email, if you are willing to help us personally call any who do not answer by Wednesday afternoon please mention that in your response! Thank you in advance! We want to try to eliminate anyone accidentally returning to the Conservatory.

–
Holly A. Steed
Founder & Artistic Director
Clark County Children’s Choir
702-354-3655
www.ClarkCountyChildrensChoir.org

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CCCC Spring 2012 Season Start Information

Posted on January 9, 2012 by admin

Hello past & future CCCC members!

We just want to give you one more reminder that it’s not too late to register to join us for our Spring Season!  We have sent an email to all of those we’ve received registration forms from to date, but wanted to pass on a bit of the same information for those planning to register this week or at our onsite registration (Crescendo & Cappella only).  ***If you sent in your forms and did not receive a member specific email, please respond to this email and we will solve the mystery and get you the information!***
Caprice/Cadet (PreK-2nd grades):

 

We only have a couple of spots open in each of these classes, so if you are interested, please reply to this email promptly with registration information.  We will then give you verification that a spot is reserved for your singer prior to the first meeting.  Due to space we cannot hold registration on site.  Thank you for understanding!  All class time information and registration forms can be found here.

 

Crescendo/Cappella (3rd – 12th grades):
These ensembles do not have a number cap and we accept registrations the night of our first rehearsal.  Typically our Crescendo Ensemble meets from 6-7pm & Cappella from 7-8:15, but we will have a different schedule THIS THURSDAY 1/12 as we accommodate on-site registration & our parent meeting.  Here is how our first evening of the season will run:
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We hold a MANDATORY parent meeting concurrent with our first rehearsal of each season.  We understand that many of you arrange car pooling situations throughout the season.  Please plan to begin your carpools after this first rehearsal as we would like one representative from each family present at this meeting.
Location:  Fern Adair Conservatory (3265 E. Patrick Ave. Las Vegas 89120).   We will be rehearsing in Studio D each week. (Extra parking is located behind the conservatory)

 

Itinerary: 
6 – 6:30pm —  On site registration for BOTH CRESCENDO & CAPPELLA ENSEMBLES.
6:30 – 7:30 —  MANDATORY Parent meeting for BOTH CRESCENDO & CAPPELLA ENSEMBLES.  We recognize that many of our families have students in both ensembles and since the information we give applies to both groups, it is best to do it all together)  Items we will discuss:

 

  • Classroom & Facility rules (this is our first season in our new home & we ask that you please treat all facilities with utmost respect so we can maintain a wonderful relationship with the Fern Adair Family.)
  • Introduction of our Volunteer Executive Board
  • Season Calendar of Events
  • Fundraising efforts
  • Parent Involvement
  • We will of course take some time to sing (you may join us if you choose…but only this time!!  Then we leave it to our amazing young people to do that honor!)
  • Questions you may have
7:30-8:00 —  MANDATORY MEETING for all COMMITTED & INTERESTED New York City Festival goers.  (If you haven’t already seen the information on our website or by word of mouth, we have been invited to participate in a National Children’s Choir festival in NYC May 2-7th.  If you are interested in information please plan to attend this meeting.  This trip has been in the works for many months already and we have some space limitations and specific payment schedules to consider.)

 

What to bring?
1. Bring your completed & signed registration forms, which can be located here.
2. Please plan to bring your $50 donation money or plan to begin one of our ongoing fundraising options
3. For returning singers: Please bring back any uniforms or folders that were accidentally taken home with you!  
4. NYC goers, please plan to pay toward your trip as we have a large payment due to the festival company very soon.  We can help you know where your account stands at the meeting.
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We are looking forward to the most amazing season yet for the Clark County Children’s Choir!  We hope you and your friends can join us.
Sincerely,
The CCCC Executive Board
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Registration Revisited

Posted on December 27, 2011 by admin

Okay – so the really cool form that can be filled out and emailed in didn’t work as well as I had hoped. There are several families that haven’t been able to get it to work right. I added a form in the last blog that you can fill out online and submit. If you have done so, I will email you a confirmation within a couple of days.  If you don’t hear from me, that means I didn’t get your form. We have been receiving online registrations from this form – thank you! It will save Jessica time in typing in all your singers information.

I am including the old fashioned form in this post – click CCCC 2012 Registration Printable to open it. This is what we have used for the past few years.  Print the form, fill it out by hand, mail it in. If you want, you can scan and email it to the address on the front page instead.

Sorry it has been so crazy. We are really looking forward to our new season rehearsing at the Fern Adair Conservatory!!!

DeAnna McBrayer

CCCC Exec Board

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CCCC Registrations forms Updated

Posted on December 22, 2011 by admin

I’ve learned that the registration form currently posted will not save the completed form to your computer unless you have Acrobat Pro.  Since all my computers have this, I didn’t realize it was an issue.  I apologize.  I have now shared the same form on Acrobat.com’s free form hosting site.  There you can either download the form and submit it directly to the choir through the submit form button, or fill it out online, save the file and email it yourself.  I believe either way you will now be able to save your completed forms to your own computer, with just Adobe Reader.  Sorry for the confusion… and I really hope this works.  Any questions or issues?  Email me at deanna@clarkcountychildrenschoir.org

DeAnna McBrayer, CCCC Executive Board

CCCC 2012 Registration Form Updated

 

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Spring 2011 Registration is now open!!!

Posted on December 19, 2011 by admin

We have opened our registration for our Spring 2012 Season. Classes start January 10th and 12th, and we anticipate our season to finish the end of April. We will announce the finalized date when we have our concert venue secure. We have outgrown the Clark County Library Theater, and must move to a large theater this season. Click HERE to be directed to the registration packet.

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Joyfully Sing – Our Winter Concert…

Posted on November 25, 2011 by admin

Join us for our upcoming winter concert, “Joyfully Sing”, on Friday, December 9, 2011, starting at 7:00pm, held at the Clark County Library, 1401 East Flamingo Road.  Tickets for the concert are $3.00 for adults and $1.00 for children and are available at rehearsals and at the door.  Come see all 130+ of our singers perform…

CCCC Joyfully Sing Concert Flyer

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Welcome to our new website…

Posted on September 18, 2011 by admin

We have a new updated website to allow easier and more communications with our members and showcase to the public what we do. Check back often throughout the season for updates, posting, and other items about the Clark County Children’s Choir…

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