Heart of the Valley Children's Choir

(541) 738-7888
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260 SW Madison, Ste 101
Corvallis, OR 97333
Office hours by appointment

Prep Choir
Kathi Smith, dir
Lisa Frothingham, coord

Children’s One Choir
Aimee Newman, dir
Wendy McLaren, coord

Children’s Two Choir
Carol Nelson, dir
Diane Meyers, coord
Mandee Varner, coord

Festival Choir
Carol Nelson, dir
Kristi Hager, coord
Charlene Skarpohl, coord

Chamber Choir
Carol Nelson, dir
Patti O’Bannan, coord
Mary Santelmann, coord

Floating Choir Coord
Terry Anderson

Office Mgr/Uniforms
Candice O’Bannan/
Elizabeth Behrens

Business Mgr/Tour Director
Jean Scott

Publications
Anita Neilson

Webmaster
Pam Van Londen

Children’s Choir 2 Retreat at Camp Tadmor

Children’s Choir 1 and 2 has their 2010 overnight retreat at Camp Tadmor on April 8 and 9, 2011. The cost of one retreat is included in tuition. However, if you participated in the Festival retreat in November, please remit $45 to your parent coordinator.

Reservations

The following form (3 in one) is due February 23, 2011. It must be completed, signed and returned to Choir Coordinators, Diane Meyers & Mandee Varner(CH2) & Wendy McLaren(CH1), before boarding the buses (no exceptions).

Itinerary

  • 4:40pm Fri April 8: Meet at Jefferson Elementary, Corvallis, OR.
  • 5:00pm Fri April 8: Depart Jefferson Elementary.
  • 6:00pm Fri April 8: Arrive at Camp Tadmore
    • 43943 McDowell Creek Drive, Lebanon, Oregon
    • (541) 451-4219
  • 2:30pm Sat April 9: Arrive back at Jefferson Elementary, Corvallis, OR.

Meals

  • Friday
    • Dinner is Pizza & Salad , provided by HVCC.
  • Saturday
    • Breakfast is provided.
    • Lunch is your sack lunch at noon (parents provide, there is refrigeration).

Special circumstances

Any singer who plans to be driven or drive to and from the retreat can do so only with a signed parent permission form and will drive only with his/her parent or guardian.  All others singers will ride buses to and from Camp Tadmor.  Forms are available at the rehearsal table.

NOTE: Any/all Festival singers are welcome to come to this Retreat. If you haven’t already signed up through Children’s 2 but want to come, contact your choir coordinators for information and paperwork. The cost will be $45 if this is your second HVCC retreat during this 2009-2010 season.

What to bring

Please pack lightly as the buses don’t have a great deal of storage space.  One small overnight bag plus a sleeping bag and pillow.

  • One sack lunch
    • Singers are not allowed to bring candy or other goodies. Snacks are provided by HVCC.
  • Music and binder
  • Pencil
  • Water bottle labeled with your name
    • Essential to maintain vocal health
  • Sleeping bag
  • Pillow
  • Personal grooming items
  • Towel for shower if desired
  • Change of clothes
  • Warm, waterproof jacket
  • Appropriate shoes for muddy conditions
  • A great attitude for rehearsal and social times!

Thank you!

08.28.2010 · Posted in Children's Choir 2, Events, Retreats