Choirs Complete Wonderful Year with Annual Pop Show

The Taylor Choirs present "Child's Play," a concert of pop songs from the singers' childhoods.  Disney tunes, popular ballads and light rock sung by the choirs, soloists and ensembles fill the program which takes place on Tuesday, May 22 at 7 pm in the THS Performing Arts Center.  The concert is free and open to the public.  A full house is expected so don't be late!

Emotions run high as we commemorate a hugely successful season, and bid farewell to our senior class. These students have made a significant and remarkable contribution to our choirs both in talent and leadership.  They will not be forgotten and we celebrate this milestone in their lives.  We also present the "changing of the guard" with the new Expressions ensemble for 2012-2013.  As the graduates step aside, the new members take their places in the ensemble. 

Additionally, and perhaps most poignantly, we say goodbye to our assistant director, Mrs. Kristin Likos.  Mrs. Likos (formerly Ms. Taylor and still occasionally referred to as "Tay-Tay") started her teaching career five years ago and through a turbulent first year proved her value to our school and program by holding things together until Mr. Riehle arrived late in February of 2008.  Together they have been a remarkable team, with Mrs. Likos showing wisdom and experience beyond her years.  She endeared herself to many students and teachers, and now move on to her next challenge as the first choral director at Seven Lakes Junior High which opens this coming fall.

We urge you to Pack the PAC for this unforgettable evening of entertainment and celebration.

Choir Banquet Friday, May 25.

Don't miss our choir banquet Friday, May 25 at Cross Point Church.  Reservations have been distributed by email and to students; the deadline is Monday, May 21.  Hasta la Pasta is catering the event and the event is filled with great memories, lots of pictures, and awards for outstanding and most improved students for each choir.  The annual presentation of Booster Club Scholarships, the Gail Land Leadership Award, the first annual memorial scholarship, this year in the name of Ruel Bobet, THS graduate active in choir and theater, who lost his battle with cancer earlier this spring.

Choir Auditions

Students are being auditiioned now for placement in choirs for next year.  This takes place during class and consists of a short singing excerpt of a familiar tune, a tonal memory test, and graded sight-singing test.  Each student must complete an audition for a grade for the six weeks, as well as for placement in next year's choirs.  Choir rosters will be posted during finals and on the website.  Eighth graders rising to THS next year are being scheduled at each respective junior high.  Any student who misses a hearing, or is new to the school for the 2012-13 season should contact Mr. Riehle to schedule a time during the summer.  Please email him at KevinRRiehle@sbcglobal.net.

Choir Department Announces New Assistant Director

It is my privilege and delight to announce the choir department's new assistant director.  Sara Proodian is currently head choir director and chair of fine arts at Morton Ranch Jr. Hi. in Katy.  She holds a bachelor's in music education from Texas Tech University and is a graduate of the HISD's High School for the Performing and Visual Arts.  She has taught for 16 years, 13 of those in Katy ISD, 4 at MPJH and 9 at MRJH.  She'll be starting her Master's in June on a part time basis.

Mrs. Proodian has a winning personality, is an enthusiastic teacher, highly organized and committed to excellence in the classroom.  She knows the Katy school system well, it's procedures and protocols and I believe she is just the right fit for us. Therefore, I'm very excited to announce her arrival.

We'll be working out duties and assignments with her soon and I know you'll want to welcome her to the Taylor Choir family.

Thank you all for your own continued commitment to excellence and great music.  Our future is bright indeed!

All the best!

Mr. Riehle

UIL CHOIR AND SIGHT-READING CONTEST RESULTS FINAL RESULTS

Congratulations to all our wonderful singers!