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We are excited to offer the amazing musical experience of the Elementary Choir at Desert Willow Elementary School! Choir is open to all 3rd through 5th grade students. No audition is required. Elementary choir builds on skills introduced in your child's general music classroom as well as team work. New skills include the expansion of the musical concepts of rhythm, melody, and harmony. Our team of students will focus on fine tuning their vocal and auditory skills through vocal exercises, part singing, and other harmonic singing experiences. A choir t-shirt is included in the student fee.

Participation Policy: Students MUST attend rehearsal regularly

• Please notify Mrs. Gazo with an email, wgazo@ccusd93.org, or written excuse for all absences. For example, orthodontist appointments, out of town, etc… Parents must email Mrs. Gazo if your child will miss choir. Otherwise it is an unexcused absence. 3 or more unexcused absences may result in dismissal from choir or not being able to attend performances. There will be an evening parent performance in December, details to follow
• Choir begins directly after school, so please be punctual getting from your classroom to the Choir room. Frequent tardiness to Choir rehearsal can result in dismissal from the club (late by 10 minutes- 4 or more times).
• The mandatory performances are during the school day on a field trip or assembly. The Diamondbacks Choir night on September 5th is not mandatory. This choir night is a special event that parents are responsible for transporting their child to and from the venue. You must purchase a ticket for your choir student and yourself to attend this memorable evening, therefore it is not required to attend. For those who wish to attend this event, Mrs. Gazo will send out updated information to the enrolled families as soon as it is available.

Choir Expectations and Protocols:

• Students are expected to be on their best behavior. Any violations of the school or classroom rules may result in dismissal.
• Students are required to wear their uniform (performance choir t-shirt and black pants/leggings) to all performances unless otherwise noted. Shorts are allowed for the D-Backs event. Because the choir t-shirts will not be printed prior to the D-Backs event, your child can wear a DWES Spirit shirt.
• Students are expected to participate to the best of their ability and learn their assigned musical parts.
• Siblings may not attend rehearsal if they are not a member of the Choir.

Please contact Mrs. Gazo with any questions at: wgazo@ccusd93.org If you need any assistance with registration, please contact the ECS Office M-F, 7:30 AM-4:00 PM, by calling 480-575-2440.

Please enroll before September 1. There are no refunds after September 2, 2025.

Choir at DWES may be paid as a Tax Credit Donation. To request that your payment be switched to a tax credit donation after your enrollment is complete, please contact Lisa Broussard at lbroussard@ccusd93.org and make the request, providing your name and student.