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CHOIR
JOIN THE “AAAHHHHH – SPREYS”
– – No Audition Required to Join – –
The UTMS Concert Choir is available to all students in the middle school. Students are introduced to many choral skills from harmony, pitch control, dynamics, and choral performance etiquette. We will work with varying genres, harmonic styles, rhythmic elements, languages and tempos to create a holistic and diverse musical experience.
All Choir Members are to adhere to UTMS Academic and Behavioral expectations detailed in the UTMS Handbook. All UTMS students are to exemplify model behavior, maintain qualifying academic status, respect for oneself, faculty, staff and students alike. Please contact me if you have any concerns or questions. I am looking forward to a fantastic year of making music together!
Mr. Dean Packard-Howey | howey@upperschools.org | (609) 628-3500 ext. 2296
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
Middle School Choir = MONDAY REHEARSALS
DATE
DAY
TIME
DETAILS
January 6th
Monday
3:20-4:20
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January 13th: Early Dismissal
January 20th: MLK Day
January 27th
Monday
3:20-4:20
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February 3rd
Monday
3:20-4:20
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February 10th
Monday
3:20-4:20
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February 17th: President’s Day
February 24th: Early Dismissal
March 5th
Wednesday
3:20-4:20
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March 12th
Wednesday
3:20-4:20
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March 19th
Wednesday
3:20-4:20
CHAMBER ONLY
March 26th
Wednesday
3:20-4:20
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March 31st
Monday
3:20-4:20
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Musical Show Week: No Rehearsal
April 14th
Monday
3:20-4:20
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SPRING BREAK
April 28th
Monday
3:20-4:20
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April 29th
Tuesday
Choir Run-Through
5:30pm-6:15pm
Gym Doors
Run-Through
April 30th
Wednesday
Choir Arrival
6:30pm
Cafeteria Doors
Concert
Attendance at rehearsals is mandatory as we are a performance club! Prior parental notice is required for an excused absence. If a sport or another club falls on Monday I am very happy to have you split the time! If you miss 4 rehearsals total (excused or not) you may not be eligible to perform in the concert. Please talk to me about any potential dates you might miss and we’ll make sure you feel concert ready!!!
If a student is needing to miss a rehearsal, at least 1 Week notice is expected except for emergencies. Please contact Mr. Howey as soon as you know you will not be able to attend! Home practice is expected!
Phone: 609-628-3500 x2296
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
BS Music Education LVC '16 Masters in Music Education '23
Mr. Dean Howey
Hello! My name is Dean Howey, and I am the Choir Director for the Elementary and Middle School Choirs here in Upper Township! I have been a middle school music teacher for 9 years, and have taught in Pennsylvania, Arkansas, and New Jersey. I am excited to be back here at the shore! I'm an Ocean City Alumni and couldn't be happier joining the staff in Upper Township where I grew up.
I'm a singer, songwriter, and guitarist primarily. I still perform locally and release original music. I have been involved in choir nearly my whole life, and certainly if not for the ensembles and teachers throughout my schooling, I would not be the music teacher that I am today.
I hope you will consider joining the Choir in the Elementary and/or Middle School. We would love to have your voice!!
