OWEN VALLEY PATRIOT CHOIR
Welcome OV Singers, Families, and Guests!
Music Department Carwash 2021
Dear Choir Families,
I am incredibly excited that you have chosen to be a part of the Owen Valley Patriot Choir (OVPC) family for the 2021-22 academic year! Many challenges and rewards lie ahead in the coming months as the choir grows in membership, musical skill, and camaraderie. I want choir to be the very best part of your student’s day!
I also need your help. Parents and guardians are essential to our choir program. You can help your student to succeed by providing a network of support, organization, and stability. Please help them to develop soft-skills by helping them to be on time and ready for events, to maintain a positive attitude, a readiness for trying new ideas, and a commitment to teamwork. You are the choir’s most powerful role model and ally. Many thanks to you!
This POLICY GUIDE constitutes a course syllabus and is a contract between the choir and its members/parents and guardians. Please read the information carefully and contact me if you have any questions.
Respectfully Yours,
Dr. Matthew Latta
Patriot Choir Mission:
It will be the Mission of the Owen Valley Choirs to serve the community and its members by providing opportunities for musicianship, leadership, and teamwork through rehearsal, classroom experiences, and community and school performances.
Patriot Choir Vision:
The Owen Valley Choirs are an inclusive and collaborative community of middle and high school musicians who work together toward a common goal of presenting group performances offered to the public. The choir is intended to involve beginning musicians and their families in a range of activities and guided experiences aimed to engage students in the process of learning about music and performance. During this process, the students will:
Learn how to create music in a collaborative and caring environment.
Learn how to use their voices in efficient, functional, and healthful ways.
Learn how to read and interpret musical notation.
Learn to treat others empathetically, with respect and dignity, through common creative experiences.
Learn artistic interpretations of choral music through explorations of a variety of musical styles and pieces from contrasting time periods and cultures and in different languages.
Learn about stagecraft and deportment, including dance and creative movement.
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About OV Choir Ensembles
7th Grade Patriot Choir
The 7th Grade Patriot Choir is a mixed voice non-audition choir. The students will sing two or three voiced textures, SA, or SSA. Students will sing a wide variety of styles and languages, including a cappella music. Part of the class time will be devoted to learning to read and critique music and musical performances. Students will also learn about the physiology of the voice, vocal technique, and aural skills. Fellowship and music gaming are significant aspects of this course. Students participate in concert and community activities and have the opportunity to participate in the Holiday World Music Festival each May. Choir members have a performance dress code.
8th Grade Patriot Choir
The 8th Grade Patriot Choir is a mixed voice choir and is by audition, only. The students will sing two or three voiced textures, SA, SSA, or SAB. Students will sing a wide variety of styles and languages, including a cappella music. Part of the class time will be devoted to learning to read and critique music and musical performances. Students will also learn about the physiology of the voice, vocal technique, and aural skills. Fellowship and music gaming are significant aspects of this course. Students participate in concert and community activities and have the opportunity to participate in the Holiday World Music Festival each May. Choir members have a performance dress code.
Patriot Singers: Chamber Voice Ensemble
The Patriot Singers Choir is a mixed voice choir and is by audition only. The students will sing three or four voiced textures, SAT/B, or SATB. Students will sing a wide variety of styles and languages, including a cappella music. Part of the class time will be devoted to learning to read and critique music and musical performances. Students will also learn about the physiology of the voice, vocal technique, and aural skills. Students participate in concert and community activities and have the opportunity to participate in the Holiday World Music Festival each May. Choir members have a performance dress code.
Sweet Pizzazz: Advanced Choir
The Sweet Pizzazz Choir is an all-female mixed ensemble and is by audition only. The students will sing three or four voiced textures, SSA, or SSAA. Students will sing a wide variety of styles and languages, including jazz, 20th Century, pop music, and a cappella music. Part of the class time will be devoted to learning to read and critique music and musical performances. Students will also learn about the physiology of the voice, vocal technique, and aural skills. Some repertoire will be choreographed. Students participate in concert and community activities and have the opportunity to participate in the Holiday World Music Festival each May. This choir travels with their advanced companion, Valley Soundwaves, to competitions and has scheduled choreography rehearsals, recording opportunities, and choir clinic outside of classroom time. Choir members have a performance dress code. Any costume change information will be given during class time.
Valley Soundwaves: Advanced Choir
The Valley Soundwaves Choir is a mixed ensemble and is by audition only. The students will sing in three or more voiced textures, SAT/B, SATB, or SSAATTBB. Students will sing a wide variety of styles and languages, including jazz, 20th Century, pop music, and a cappella music. Part of the class time will be devoted to learning to read and critique music and musical performances. Students will also learn about the physiology of the voice, vocal technique, and aural skills. Some repertoire will be choreographed. Students participate in concert and community activities and have the opportunity to participate in the Holiday World Music Festival each May. This choir travels with their advanced choir companion, Sweet Pizzazz, to competitions and has scheduled choreography rehearsals, recording opportunities, and choir clinic outside of classroom time. Choir members have a performance dress code. Any costume change information will be given during class time.
Auditions for all choirs occur the first week of classes (both fall and spring terms) and during audition week in the spring. All dates, times, and content will be announced in the high school or during regular class time.
Contact Information
Matthew Latta, D.M.
Choir Director
Music Department Chair
Owen Valley Middle/High School
622 State Rd 46, Spencer, IN 47460
Office Phone: 812-829-2266 (Ext. 328)
Personal Cell Call/Text: 812-236-0740
Fax: (812) 829-2266
E-mail: mlatta@socs.k12.in.us
SOCS Teacher Page:
https://www.socs.k12.in.us/MatthewLatta.aspx
OVPC Contact!
You can use this quick form to contact Dr. Latta and the OVPC! Thank you for reaching out!
IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS
CUT TIME
Coming Soon!
Cut time is an online tool for parents to help track student obligations, like important tasks, bill pay, and more online. You will be able to manage your student's account, seeing important choir information, all in one place. More information will be available very soon!
We're always looking for more team members and volunteers-- The choirs NEED adult leadership and support on our staff. You can help a little or a lot; there's a volunteer niche and size for everyone! We want you to be a part of the Patriot Choir crew! Contact Dr. L to find out how you can help. You can also check out the volunteer and background check forms.
Volunteer/Visitor/Guest Background Check Form
All Patriot Choir volunteers, visitors and guests are required to print and submit the limited criminal history background check before helping on campus.
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Communicate With REMIND
The choir uses the REMIND app. This powerful communication portal is available on your mobile device. You can view group texts from the choir office and receive important information or send private texts to the director without sharing personal information. Students are encouraged to participate.
To join REMIND and become a member of a choir class:
High School: Text @OVHSChoirs to the number 81010
Middle School: Text @OVMSChoirs to the number 81010
Set up your profile and start messaging!
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Welcome, New Middle School Choir Students! Learn about choir!
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2021-22 Choir Boosters Officers/Leaders
Davida Truax, President
Brian Crowe, Vice President
Sara Glass, Treasurer
Cheryl Clark, Secretary, House Manager, Tickets
Beth Collier, Lead Mom
Shaya Stantz, Lead Mom
Jerod Stultz, Lead Dad and Concert Volunteer Coordinator
Travis Dill, Lead Dad
Terri Wainscott, Administrative Assistant
THANK YOU to all of countless volunteers!
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2021-22 Production Staff
Dr. Matthew Latta, OV Choir Director
Roger Smith, Piano
Adam Smith, Percussion and Technical Theatre
Cory Clark, Sound Technician
Greg Van Hook, Lighting Design
Marty Demott, Choreographer
Nathan Byrer, Live Stream
Brittany VanHook, Videographer
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2021-22 Student Leadership
Liz Trader, Sweet Pizzazz Dance Captain
Danielle Wilkins, Sweet Pizzazz Dance Captain
Norah Beeman, Valley Soundwaves, Dance Captain
Breanna Davis, Valley Soundwaves Dance Captain
Ben Reppert, Valley Soundwaves Dance Captain
Ricky Wright, Valley Soundwaves Dance Captains
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