Dear Choir Members,
I am so happy to be welcoming you all back! I have had a wonderful summer and I can hardly wait to get started making music with you all again. I could not be more proud of the accomplishments of the 2010-11 Choir and I am really looking forward to continuing the fantastic level of excellence we were able to reach last year in Italy. For those of you who are new to Choir, here are just a few of the things you have to look forward to, besides great music, great trips, great friends, and the joy of singing as part of your school day!

Fall Concert, Sunday, October 23rd, 7:00 PM, Grace Lutheran Church
Be sure to mark your calendars now for the Choir’s debut performance on Sunday, October 23rd at 7:00 PM at Grace Lutheran Church, corner of Loma Verde and Waverley. It is always one of the most exciting concerts of the year as our choirs take the stage for the first time in a program of culturally rich and diverse choral music from around the world.
Winter Concert, Wednesday, December 14th, 7:30 PM, Spangenberg
I am very happy to announce that our Winter Program will be a set of pieces with the fantastic Gunn Chamber Orchestra. They are truly amazing and it will be a thrill to bring to life some of the great choral works for choir and orchestra.
Choir Retreat, YMCA Camp Jones Gulch
This is one of my favorite traditions at Gunn. This will be my 22nd year at Jones Gulch, and I enjoy it more now than ever. (The Saturday night talent show is not to be missed!). We are going to go up on the last weekend in January so we can rehearse extensively for the Choir/Staff musical!!!!!
Choir Staff Musical, Wednesday, Thursday, February 8th & 9th, 8:00 PM, Spangenberg
One of the biggest traditions at Gunn is our annual Choir/Staff Musical. If you have never seen one, you are in for a treat. It’s a crazy, song and dance filled night with fantastic costumes and show stopping performances by not only our students, but many of the Gunn Staff as well. This is a not to be missed Gunn event.
Spring Tour to New York City, May 24-27, 2012
I can honestly say that I think touring is one of the most important things we do as a musical ensemble. It creates a sense of purpose, a feeling of community and friendship, and shared memories that last forever. Nothing encourages us to work hard more than an upcoming tour, and I can’t wait to share the magic of New York City with all of our singers.
Spring Concert, Thursday, May 31, 7:30 PM Spangenberg
Our musical farewell to the class of 2012!

Looking forward to a great year of music making!

Bill Liberatore
Choral Director, Henry M. Gunn Senior High School