October 2026 Newsletter

Hello Clements Choir Family! 

September was very busy, but wow! From the first 8th Grade Invitational, a lively Choir Picnic/Sunrise Surprise, our biggest turnout at District Choir auditions ever (along with a world-class volunteering crew), and last but not least, an energy-filled, fun-packed Pop Show! Clements Choir is the place to be! 

As always, please feel free to email us with any questions. 

Jade Blakey | jade.blakey@fortbendisd.com 

Justin Shen | justin.shen@fortbendisd.com 

Volunteering for the fall: 
Please sign up to help us out with our events this year! Many hands make light work! 

Spring Trip: 
If you still want to join us in NYC, we have room. Register today! 

Links: 

Fee Update (paid through Presto Parent Account): 
Out of 188 families, we only have 15 families with outstanding course fees. You will receive an email from Presto if you have a remaining balance. Thank you for taking care of these! 

We have assigned booster membership fees in Presto according to the form you filled out. These are due today- If they are not paid by October 5th, we will remove you from the booster list. 

Choir Website: 
Please visit our website for the calendar, practice tracks, and other pertinent information! | clementschoir.org 

Calendars: 
There is an electronic calendar for all the major choir events for the year, choir leadership, musical, and all-state rehearsals. Please scroll to see all of them!  

Booster Club Meeting | Tonight @ Shake Shack, 5:30PM | Booster Club Members 
This is for parents/guardians who want to get involved and be “in-the-know" about what’s happening next. We will be talking Region Auditions, Block Party, and more! It’s not too late to join- send Mrs. Blakey an email- jade.blakey@fortbendisd.gov. 
 
Shake Shack Spirit Night | Tonight 12pm-9pm  
Come out to Shake Shack, grab a bite to eat and socialize with the choir community, all while the Booster Club gets 25% of the total sales. Choir Council, we’ll need your help hosting and welcoming our community! 

Musical Auditions | Mon-Wed, October 5-7 @ CHS | All interested singers! 
Monday is the singing auditions. After you sing you may leave. A rough schedule is being prepared. 
Tuesday is the dance auditions. You will be asked to perform multiple times, but should be done around 5pm. 
Wednesday is callbacks. You will be informed of callback needs via email Tuesday night.  
Additional audition information is found here. Audition registration is here.  

Fancy Face & Tie Tying | Wednesday, October 7 in class 
All non varsity students will practice tying their ties or putting on their concert makeup in class. Boys don’t need to bring their own tie, but girls will need to provide the following make-up and bring it to school:  foundation (liquid preferred), blush, red lipstick, brown/black eyeliner and mascara, neutral eyeshadow with no glitter. (Send Mrs. Blakey an email if there is a family objection- jade.blakey@fortbendisd.gov)  

Choir Council Meeting | Tuesday, October 20 @ Choir Room | For students, optional, but fun! 
Interested in helping the choir program operate behind the scenes? Come to our 3rd meeting of the year! Great for those looking for volunteer hours and leadership opportunities (including consideration for next year’s officer board!) 

Musical Parent Meeting | Tuesday, October 20, @ CHS Auditorium | Required for Musical Cast and Parents 
If your student is cast in the musical, please make plans to attend this required parent meeting where we will go over information like rehearsal commitments, cast fees, and the musical fundraiser!  

TMEA (All-State) Region Audition | Saturday, October 24th  @ Ridge Point HS | Student auditionees 
Reminders: Bring your real sheet music. Wear your choir polo. Bring stuff to do that doesn’t involve an electronic device. And bring some cash for the concession stand! Drop off and parking will be in the band lot. Thank you to Tammy Marino, Nidhy Varghese & Dacia Dietlein for chaperoning! 

6:30 AM               Come in by the band lot at Clements.  

6:45 AM               Warm-up 

7:15 AM               Bus leaves for RPHS 

7:45 AM               Registration Opens 

9:00 AM               Approximate audition start time 

2:30 PM               Approximate end time. 

3:15 PM       Approximate return time to CHS. 

Fundraising Party | Thursday, Oct. 22 @ CHS Choir Room 3-4PM | For students who have raised at least $50 in the WiddyUp Fundraiser 
Our first incentive was for $8,000, we will host a pizza party for those who have at least $50 in donations. If we make it to $10,000, we will add ice cream and the directors will do an ice bucket challenge.  (we’re at $9,500!) 

Halloween Social | Friday, Oct. 30 @ CHS Choir room 3-4:30PM | Optional 
Come hang out with us for spooky season! There will be some Halloween related games/activities! More info to come. Make sure to visit the theatre's haunted house afterwards! 

Uniform Needs: 
Reminder to get your formal uniform hemmed if necessary. 

Informal Uniform: Choir polo, blue jeans with no holes, and closed-toe casual shoes (Tennis shoe, Converse, Vans, etc.) 

Formal Uniform option 1: Gown 
Choir provides: Gown and Pearls 
You provide: 
1. 1” - 2” character shoes   

2. Make-up: foundation, blush, red lipstick, brown/black eyeliner and mascara, neutral eyeshadow with no glitter. (Send me an email if there is a family objection)  

Formal Uniform option 2: Tuxedo 
Choir provides: Tux pants & jacket 
You provide: Black dress shirt, black dress socks, undershirt, black dress shoes.  

The formal uniforms may require hemming- it must be a temporary hem, meaning the hem should NOT be cut prior to sewing. If it is cut, you will be responsible for the replacement cost. The uniform contract is in Presto Assistant. 

Upcoming Events: 
Region Choir Weekend | Nov. 6-7 
Block Party | Nov. 13 
Pre-Area | Nov. 17 
Winter Concert | Dec. 8