Eastvalley Chorus

ElFIS AND THE SLEIGH RIDERS 12/02/2010 6:30 PM



Everyone is invited!

Suggested admission: 1 can donation for kids, 2 for adults.

 

12/02/2010   6:30 PM

 Eastvalley Eagle Chorus performs the holiday musical, "Elfis and the Sleighriders" in the Eastvalley Elementary School cafeteria.

 

ElFIS AND THE SLEIGH RIDERS

A Rockin' Holiday Musical For Young Voices

by Teresa Jennings

 

In this classic rock'n'roll rendition of elf meets band, elf loses band, elf gets band, the message here is the nurturing of friendships. Elfis is back to once again bring his brand of music to the holiday season.

 

It's the holiday season at the North Pole, and Elfis the Elf is singin' and swingin' in style! All of the gang there love to hear him play his guitar and perform. Santa Claus is particularly fond of Elfis and his music, and as a surprise, he decides to find a band for Elfis. Elfis meets his new bass player, drummer, pianist, and background vocalists, and the fun continues. The newly formed group is called, "Elfis and The Sleigh Riders." Alas, as it sometimes happens, not all goes well.

 

The members of The Sleigh Riders get into an argument over who is going to sing a solo. They are unable to resolve their differences, and the band splits up. Despite the best efforts of the elves, the reindeer, and even Santa and Mrs. Claus, the band members are too angry to even talk to each other. Elfis intervenes with a poignant reminder of the value and importance of  friendship and communication. The band members realize how foolish they have been to harbor anger against each other, and they make up. Once again, Elfis and The Sleigh Riders are back together and rockin' better than ever at the North Pole!

Free Holiday Concerts

I've been asked by several families to post information about free holiday concerts. I am playing horn in a few this season. Three are at nearby churches:

Dr. Bernard is playing French Horn in several free concerts around East Cobb this December. The concerts on December 5^th and 8^th are at Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church. You are all invited!

 Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church

4385 Lower Roswell Road

Marietta, GA 30068

 

Carols for Christmas: "The Angels' Message"

Sunday, December 5, 4:00pm and 6:30pm

Come join us as we experience the events of that Bethlehem night from a fresh perspective. The angel Gabriel will lead us through the story, beginning with ancient prophecy and ending with the stories of those who heard, believed and obeyed the angels' commands to "rise up and follow!" Over 200 singers - adults, children and youth - actors, instrumentalists, handbells, and, as always, some very special surprises will bring the story to life. There's no better way to kick off the Christmas season!

 

"Christmastime" Handbell and Orchestra Concert

Wednesday, December 8 at 6:30pm

Welcome the season by enjoying your favorite Christmas carols. Presented by the Adult Handbell Choirs, High School Handbell Choir and Mt. Bethel Orchestra playing both secular and sacred Christmas music.

There’s no better way to kick off your holiday season! Click the links for details:

  http://mtbethel.org/carols-for-christmas-the-angels-message/

 AND

a smaller but no less meaningful cantata:

Sunday, December 12, 2010,  7:00 PM

East Cobb United Methodist Church
2325 Roswell Rd
Marietta, GA 30062 

Butter Braids Pickup November 15!

Dear Parents,

Please remind your child to bring the Elfis and Annie scripts on Monday. Yet again last week a few students earned a strike for not having their Elfis and/or Annie script during chorus. Please let us know if your child has lost the script so we can replace it.

Also, thank you for taking the time to help your child with learning lines/pronunciation--the Annie scripts are written on a middle school level, so many of the words are unfamiliar to our kids. Elfis cast, please practice your lines in a mirror so you can be VERY expressive and loud enough to hear from the back row of the cafeteria!

Important Dates:

November 15: Butter Braids Delivered (frozen)! Bring a cooler for pickup. (5th graders may pick up upon returning from Driftwood).

December 2: 6:30-7:15 Elfis and the Sleighriders! Chorus Holiday Musical!