B105.7 Christmas Choir Competition

Thanks to some very talented 8th grade choir students, our school is a finalist for the B105.7 Christmas Radio Contest for the second year in a row! There are five finalists in the middle school division and we need your help to make sure EAST takes the championship once again. Please vote everyday starting now through December 7th so we can win the grand prize of $2500. Cast your vote for "FTMS East 8th Grade Select." 

*New this year: You don’t need a Facebook account to vote! Just register for a screen name on the voting page.

http://www.b1057.com/contests/choir2014

Questions? Ask Ms. El-Kareh or Mrs. Clifford.​

Winter Concert Information

Students received the Winter Concert Information sheet this week.

Click here for 6th Grade Girls, 6th Grade Mixed, and 7th Grade Girls.

Click here for 7th Grade Mixed, 8th Grade Girls, and 8th Grade Mixed.

We look forward to seeing all of you!

And the results are in!

Congratulations to the following students who were selected for the Indiana All-State Honor Choir!

Logan Durtschi
Madi Marshall
Toni Morales
Maggie Thomas

Logan, Madi, Toni and Maggie submitted audition CDs and were selected b the Indiana Music Educators committee. In January, they will travel to Fort Wayne to represent our school and sing with other talented singers from all over the state. Fantastic work!!

Note Name Study Guide

Choir students will be studying note names this quarter. The quiz will be on December 15th and 16th. The study guide is located here.

Solo and Ensemble Contest

S & E is a great opportunity for students who want an enriching performing experience.

• This is completely optional. :-)
• Students may audition for our class ensemble next week during class on Thursday or Friday.
• Any students wishing to prepare a solo or form a student-created ensemble are required to work with a voice teacher. 
• Ms. El-Kareh is a local private voice teacher and her information can be found here. Flyers from other local teachers can be found in the choir room.
• The Solo and Ensemble information sheet can be found here, and here is the timeline for registration.

Just the Guys

 

Our Franklin Township boys choirs had a stellar performance last night!

Mr. Knaup was Ms. El-Kareh's cooperating teacher during her student teaching at Franklin Central.

PRIDE REHEARSALS FOR JTG

Upcoming Pride rehearsals for all 7th and 8th grade boys

Tuesday, September 30th

Thursday, October 2nd

Tuesday, October 7th

Thursday, October 9th*

      *On this day students will bring all of their belongings (including backpack and choir uniform) with them to Pride. At 2:20 we will go directly to the bus that will transport us to Franklin Central for the concert. Dinner will be provided.