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Hello GYS families,

My sincere apologies for the delayed memo note this week.  I was waiting for a few developments before being able to confirm some important information for you.

We have decided to cancel our Annual Online Auction this year.  Any donations already received will be put toward next year's auction. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the success of the various GYS fundraisers this year!

GYS is extremely excited to announce that we have received a generous grant from the Guelph Community Foundation to support the GYS Musical Theatre Summer Camp which will be held the week of July 26.  Full subsidies will be offered to those in financial need and we hope to welcome new and existing choristers as participants.  We will most likely be offering a half-day, virtual camp, but we'll be sure to keep you posted as COVID restrictions change and plans develop further.

Wishing you all a wonderful week!

 
Heather Fleming
Choir Coordinator


Guelph Youth Singers
www.guelphyouthsingers.com
admin@guelphyouthsingers.com
5 1 9 - 8 2 1 - 8 5 7 4

Message from Marion:
 
Thank you for another great rehearsal last week.  We did some small group ‘mini lessons’ while some of the older choristers led the larger group.  Thank you to Sophie, Rose, and Isabella for being our fearless leaders!  We will do this again next rehearsal.

We have decided to focus on two of the songs we are working on:

        When I Grow Up (Matilda)
        I Have a Voice


For I Have a Voice, I will be assigning solos sometime this week.  If you are interested please let me know asap!  We would like to record this in the ‘traditional’ way; so video and audio recording if possible.  If you haven’t been part of a recording yet and would like more information, please get in touch with me!

For When I Grow Up, we will be recording audio only (which is much easier!).  The video component will be our choristers playing outside.  It can be playing on a swing or playground, doing cartwheels, eating candy or ice cream, jump rope - anything that evokes a sense of play and children enjoying themselves!  So, please start taking some short videos of your chorister ‘playing’ or eating sweets!

I would like to finish our recordings by May 31st so that we can have a party / talent show / game night on our final rehearsal of June 1st.

We only have 4 more rehearsals left!  Time flies!

 
Marion Samuel-Stevens
Choir I & II Conductor


Guelph Youth Singers
www.guelphyouthsingers.com
admin@guelphyouthsingers.com
5 1 9 - 8 2 1 - 8 5 7 4
 
Weekly Zoom Info - Choir I & II This is a recurring link and will be the same every week. 
 

Did You Know?
GYS has a Bursary Fund for families in need.  Simply submit this confidential bursary application for review.  Click here to download and print the application form.

Theory Books
Online Theory Book ordering is fast and easy!  No-contact delivery available within Guelph.  Click here to submit your Theory Book Order online.
 
Volunteer Theory Marker
Thank you so much to Anna-Lisa Brewer for volunteering to be our online Theory Marker!  Choir I & II choristers can now get busy doing their theory homework!  Just scan and email your completed pages to admin@guelphyouthsingers.com.
 
Mentor Still Needed to Assist Choir I & II for Module 3
One advanced chorister is needed to volunteer 15 minutes per week on Tuesdays around 6:30.  Please contact the office to find out more and to volunteer your time at admin@guelphyouthsingers.com.
 
FundScrip Fundraiser
There is an extensive list of gift card retailers so it is easy to incorporate fundraising into everyday household spending as well as gift giving.  Get your friends and family involved!  If you already have a FundScrip account, please use the Guelph Youth Singers support code "RK6FTL".
Here is the GYS support link to get started: https://www.fundscrip.com/support-a-group/RK6FTL  Please consider supporting GYS by paying for everyday expenses and gifts with gift cards purchased through FundScrip.
 
Auditions
Encourage your musical friends to join us for Module 3.  For audition and season information, please visit our website www.guelphyouthsingers.com or call the GYS office at 519-821-8574.
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