09/23/11
Vanilla Auditions - We were quite overwhelmed with the number of great singers who auditioned and are disappointed that not all could be selected. Congratulations to new members (in bold). Vanilla 2011-2012 Felice Amsellem Nina Banerji Maya Bowman Isabel Carton Carly Chase Madison Chase Sarah Collins Lizzie Cooke Dani Katz Noya Levy Bea Owens Maria Palmer

06/10/11
Choirs 11-12

10/28/10
CIW 2010 Thank you to all for auditioning! It was extremely difficult to narrow down the list to our allotted 30 participants. In the end, most decisions came down to balance and stage presence, and in several cases seniority (in both high school and in the chorus program). I will contact alternates if the director has a need for more singers from WJ (no guarantees, but I would love to give more opportunities to all our talented singers) Christmas in Washington Participants 2010. If any of you are unable to attend all rehearsals and performances, let me know IMMEDIATELY so an alternate can be contacted and WJ does not lose a spot. Participants will be required to check your e-mail DAILY (if not hourly) as the schedule is always subject to change. Nathan Aehle Felice Amsellem Robin Banerji Elizabeth Barrerra Mariel Berlin-Fischler Lizzie Cooke Sam Cummins Emily Edgar Leila Farzam Teresa Flanagan Michael Getachew Jordan Hamm-McEwan Courtney Kasprzyk Gilliam Levy Noya Levy Steven Magenheim Hannah Marsh Michael Matthes Eitan Mazia Zoe McDermott-Adler Shaiyon Merkel Molly Miller Bea Owens Maria Palmer Tyler Phelps Surya Putri Maxine Rich Adrianna Romani Jacob Sheppard-Saidel Edward Simon

06/15/10
Choir lists can be found here. Thank you all so much and have a wonderful summer!!

05/23/10
For 10-11 audition info, click here

11/20/09
Thank you to all for auditioning! It was extremely difficult to narrow down the list of our allotted 30 participants. In the end, most decisions came down to balance and stage presence, and in several cases seniority (in both high school and in the chorus program). I will contact alternates if the director has a need for more singers from WJ (no guarantees, but I would love to give more opportunities to all our talented singers) Christmas in Washington Participants 2009 If any of you are unable to attend all rehearsals and performances, let me know IMMEDIATELY so an alternate can be contacted and WJ does not lose a spot. If your name appears on this list - you must e-mail me over the weekend at misshc@walterjohnson.com to confirm your participation and send me a parent e-mail contact. You will be required to check your e-mail DAILY (if not hourly) as the schedule is always subject to change.
Nathan Aehle
Gina Amsellem
Abigail Blass
Ellie Borzilleri
Kasey Carroll
SeJin Chung
Tanya Cuadra
Sam Cummins
Soukie Dia
Grace Durkin
Emily Edgar
Neville Fitch
Michael Getachew
Alex Gilson
Lillie Kahkonen
Courtney Kasprzyk
Daniel Kirwan
Hannah Marsh
Claire Martinez
Marissa Meliker
Lulu Morin
Tyler Phelps
Tristan Plunkett
Laura Rodriguez
Adrianna Romani
Garrett Schiponi
Eddie Simon
Rachel Thaler
Amanda Vane
Ella Zhang

11/12/09
Winter Concert - January 11, 7:30pm Walter Johnson HS

10/13/09
THE MOTHER OF ALL FUNDRAISERS.... WJ music at NOODLES & Company! Thursday Oct 22 5-8pm at the NEW Noodles & Co. at Montgomery Mall!! 100 PER CENT, that's 100% of profits to benefit WJ music. Be there...

06/11/09
I greatly appreciate everyone’s hard work, preparation, and patience through the audition processes. We had a very talented audition pool and I know that all auditionees will make great contributions to next year’s WJ choirs. Choir lists for SY 2009-2010 can be found at this page. http://www.wjchorus.com/choirs0910.htm

05/01/09
Calendar Updated! Includes auditions for 09-10 choirs and more. Please note! Spring Concert Tuesday May 19

01/26/09
Footloose Cast These decisions were incredibly difficult. We had 110 people audition and thus couldn’t cast over 40 very talented students. If cast members do not fulfill their contractual obligations, alternates will be contacted. Please, please consider auditioning for future S*T*A*G*E productions and also getting involved in the crew for Footloose. The show has complex lighting and sets and the crew would appreciate enthusiastic new members. If your name appears below, please be at rehearsal after school today in the choral room (174). Ren Julien Calas U.S. Eddie Simon Ariel (double cast) Ellie Borzilleri Tanya Cuadra Chuck (double cast) Tyler Phelps Garrett Schiponi Rusty Becki Grande U.S. Mia Rizzi Shaw Mateo Williamson U.S. Robbie Milanich Vi Robin Irene Goldensohn U.S. Melissa Wright Ethel Elizabeth Kang U.S. Kyla Genner Wendy Jo Rebecca Goldsmith U.S. Veronica Mulvey Urleen Gina Amsellem U.S. Laura Rodriguez Willard Tristan Plunkett U.S. Yuchi Ma Cowgirl Jill (Rock Soloist) Natalia Wannon U.S. Doni Walker Jeter Kevin Mulvey U.S. Orlan Wilhite Garvin Robindra Banerji U.S. Pablo Baeza Bickle Sam Weich U.S. Sam Cummins Travis Eddie Simon U.S. Garrett Schiponi Lyle Chris Robinson U.S. Tyler Phelps Pablo Baeza Mariel Berlin-Fischler Maya Bowman Macalister Burton Jamiya Carter Rakhee Cherian Sam Cummins Soukie Dia Steven Dinsmore-George Emily Edgar Kyla Genner Melanie Holmes Ryanne Hyatt Gavin Kaplan Matt Krug Maddie Kruger Lauren Levine Francisco Loayza Yuchi Ma Steven Magenheim Faisal Mahmood Hannah Marsh Charlie McKenna Sophie Meade Robbie Milanich Elyssa Morris Veronica Mulvey David Orkin Bea Owens Sara Peterson Antonio Reid Mia Rizzi Chris Robinson Laura Rodriguez Adrianna Romani Giancarlo Romani Kayla Rorie Miklos Szebeni Rachel Thaler Bobby Vinson Orlan Wilhite Doni Walker Melissa Wright

01/10/09
Winter Concert Tuesday 1/13! 7:30pm WJ Auditorium, Admission is Free. Performers should report at 6:30pm.

11/22/08
Congratulations to Christmas in Washington 2008 participants. If any of you are unable to participate, please let me know as soon as possible so an alternate can be contacted. Thank you! Nathan Aehle Abby Blass Ronnie Bonacorda Rakhee Cherian SeJin Chung Emily Edgar Leila Farzam Scott Goldman Shira Gur-Arieh Courtney Kasprzyk Matt Krug Andrew Lazarchik Hannah Marsh Sophie Meade Robbie Milanich Lulu Morin Veronica Mulvey David Orkin Adrianna Romani Eddie Simon Mateo Williamson Melissa Wright Ella Zhang

11/14/08
WJ's Music Department is at it again - Our annual SWEETZ Cheesecake sale fundraiser ends this weekend. If you are interested in supporting WJ Music with the purchase of one of these delicious cakes (delivered just in time for the holidays too!), please contact your local music student or e-mail me with your order at misshc@walterjohnson.com We are offering the following varieties: Cheesecakes: Classic (1 lb. and 2 lb.) Raspberry Swirl (1 lb. and 2 lb.) Peanut Butter Fudge (1 lb. and 2 lb.) Cookies and Cream (1 lb. and 2 lb.) Nothing but CHOCOLATE (1 lb. and 2 lb.) Pumpkin (1 lb. and 2 lb.) Other: Carrot Cake (2lb.) All 1-pound cheesecakes are $12, all 2-pound cheesecakes are $21, and the Carrot Cake is $13 Please make checks out to Walter Johnson High School and send to 6400 Rock Spring Drive, Bethesda, MD 20814 attn: Music

10/16/08
Many thanks to all the wonderfully talented ladies who auditioned and Congratulations! to Vanilla 2008-2009 Robin Irene Goldensohn, Musical Director Elizabeth Kang Mariel Berlin-Fischler Abby Blass Alexine Buchanan Rebecca Grande Marina Khananayev Sophie Meade Stephania Mercado

09/25/08
Congratulations!! And a big THANKS to those who came out to audition for CHOCOLATE You were all seriously awesome. Here is this years’ WJ Men’s A Cappella Group T1: Daniel Kirwan, David Orkin T2: Seth Gottlieb, Andrew Lazarchik, Matt Krug B1: Robindra Banerji*, Tristan Plunkett B2: Sam Cummins, Connor Whitaker, Mateo Williamson

07/14/08
Congratulations to the following students selected for MCYC (County Honors Senior Chorus) Laura Buzek, Alto
Tanya Cuadra, Alto
Matthew Krug, Tenor
David Orkin, Tenor
Tristan Plunkett, Bass
Mateo Williamson, Bass

06/07/08
08-09 Chorus Lists are posted in the forums - see Miss H-C's corner. Many thanks to all who came out to audition!!

06/06/08
Madrigals list has been posted on the forums in Miss H-C's corner (easier to format there). Please check back tomorrow for Advanced Choir and Pop Fly lists. Thank you for your patience!

06/04/08
As choral auditions are still in process, choir lists will not be posted until Friday June 6. Thank you for your patience. UPDATE! The day off will delay the posting of choir lists. Please check this site over the weekend. I regret the delay, but doubt you regret the day off before finals :-)

05/21/08
Auditions for WJ Choirs for rising 9th through 12th graders are coming right up! For current middle schoolers who participate in their middle school choir, the audition dates for Pop Fly (Gospel/Show choir) and advanced choir (Chorus 3 and 2 respectively) are May 29 & June 2 from 3-5:30pm at Walter Johnson High School 6400 Rock Spring Drive, Bethesda, MD 20814. You need not attend both dates, just one. Be prepared to wait - first come first served. No audition is required to Chorus (Chorus 1A/B). Requirements for current WJ students: WJ students, e-mail me at misshc@walterjohnson.com or come by Room 174 to arrange a vocal audition time. If you are auditioning for Pop Fly (Gospel/Show Choir) you must attend one of the after school dance audition sessions (May 29th and June 2). For more information, e-mail misshc@walterjohnson.com Audition schedule & requirements Advanced Choir * Individual Vocal Audition (Middle Schoolers: see dates above, High Schoolers, by appointment): * Students will be expected to sing a very brief vocal solo (unaccompanied) 1 Students will be expected to perform some melodic and rhythmic music reading examples as well as some basic musicianship exercises Gospel/Show Choir * Individual Vocal Audition (Middle Schoolers: see dates above, High Schoolers, by appointment): * Students will be expected to sing a very brief vocal solo (unaccompanied) in a pop, broadway, jazz, gospel, or R&B style. * DANCE audition * To be held starting at 3pm on May 29 and June 2 in Room 174 (The Music Suite) at WJHS Madrigals (auditions for current Walter Johnson students ONLY) * Individual Vocal Audition by appointment: (see advanced choir for requirements) 0 Ensemble Auditions (for blend, part independence, and intonation) * Students will sing "Dainty, Fine Sweet Nymph" in various combinations, come to Room 174 for copies and to sign up. 1 To be held during lunch on 29, 30, and June 2 * All ensemble auditions sessions are mandatory (any immovable conflicts must be registered in advance). Please bring your lunch and be prompt.

05/13/08
Spring Concert, "Birdland", Tuesday night May 20th at 7:30 pm in the Auditorium. Admission is free!! 2008 Choral Awards will be held on May 28th. Details TBA

03/03/08
WJ Pop Fly & Concert Choir to perform at Rockville Barnes & Noble for MSP Bookfair on Saturday, March 8. Please see http://www.walterjohnson.com for more information (scroll down to calendar of events). Come to the Booster Club Book Sale on Saturday March 8 from 9-2 pm. Coffee & Donut sale onsite will benefit WJ Choirs!

02/13/08
We regret to announce that the CLUSTER CONCERT CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER MCPS has cancelled all after school and evening activities.

02/04/08
Choral Cluster Concert February 21 7pm in the Auditorium - FREE!

12/19/07
Winter Concert Tuesday, January 8 at 7:30pm!!!!

Congratulations to County/State Honorees
MCYC (Senior Honors Chorus)
Laura Buzek, Alto
Ania Soltan, Alto
David Orkin, Tenor
Connor Whitaker, Bass

9th Grade County Honors Chorus
Emily Edgar, Soprano
Courtney Kasprzyk, Soprano

Maryland Jr. All-State Chorus
Nathan Aehle, Tenor
Marina Khananayev, Alto

Maryland Sr. All-State Chorus
Laura Buzek, Alto
Nora Cloherty, Alto
Ashley Fansler, Alto Alt
Ari Fordham, Alto
Josh Rosenberg, Bass

11/08/07
The Annual Cheesecake sale fundraiser is on! Please turn in order forms by Nov 19. Delivery date is Dec 14 (students will pick up orders to distribute to buyers. Cheesecakes come in the varieties below. To place an order please send a message with your order, your address and phone number to Miss H-C!

CHEESECAKES All are $11 for 1 lb. and $20 for 2lb.
Plain
Raspberry Swirl
Cookies and Cream
Chocolate
Pumpkin
Peanut Butter Fudge
AND
2 lb. Carrot Cake - $12.25

10/23/07
Thank you to everyone who came out to Christmas in Washington auditions. If you are not on this list, please audition again next year. Mrs. Garrett was VERY impressed with the level of talent among the auditionees and selected the following people to participate.
Nathan Aehle
Robindra Banerji
Abby Blass
Rakhee Cherian
Melanie Choisy
Nora Cloherty
Sarah Evans
Zuzu Jurisova
Courtney Kasprzyk
Melissa Kreft
Andrew Lazarchik
Yue "Jerry" Liu
Adair McCune
Sophie Meade
Stephania Mercado
Joanna Miller
Veronica Mulvey
David Orkin
Tristan Plunkett
Camila Rangel
Adrianna Romani
Molly Sadoff
Brenda Segal
Ania Soltan
Bethany Stokes
Rachel Westbrook-Fritts
Claire Wittman
Dana Ziv

9/21/07
Thanks to all those who came out to the workshops and auditions for Vanilla and congratulations to the following new members. Ashley Fansler Abby Blass

A Very Mus
Welcome Back! And now for a Very Musical Car Wash! The students of WJ Vocal Music have organized a car wash to benefit WJ's choral programs. To get your car cleaned by some of WJ's finest songbirds, please join us for this fundraiser at White Flint Exxon (corner of Nicholson Lane and 355) 11430 Rockville Pike Saturday, September 15 10am - 3pm Suggested Donation: $7 per car, $14 per truck SINGERS: Please sign up on the choral room door for a shift and for items to bring. Specific duties will be assigned at the car wash.

6/14/07
Another year has ended. The class lists for next year are posted in the forums here. If you have any questions you can contact Miss H-C here. Madrigals, start looking for your costumes because you never know how early our first gig will be. Visit the Tudor Shoppe for an excellent collection. I hope that everyone has a well-deserved relaxing summer. And congratulations to the graduating seniors of 2007. You will be sorely missed.

4/24/07
The year is winding down and several big events are on the horizon. Firstly, the Annual Spring Concert will be held on May 23rd in our new auditorium. In additon to this, May 2nd the WJ 50th year celebration and and opening ceremony for our new auditorium, during which several ensembles and groups will perform.

1/25/07
Welcome to the new semester. The end of the Winter Concert turns our attention to Festivals. Keep using the playlist to practice your festival peices. Madrigals and Gospel/Show will be performing next week for the middle schools to educate them on WJ music. You can now vote online for the new name of the Gospel/Show Choir.

11/5/06
The annual cheesecake fundraiser has begun. You may order cheesecakes online here. I encourage everyone to become involved to support our cause. A large portion of the profit will go towards future trips. Also, students auditioning for All-State should be practicing with the tracks provided online if they want to strengthen their chances.

11/1/06
The month of November is All-State audition month. All practice tracks are online and can be played here. Please check the calendar frequently as many fall/winter events will begin to appear. The annual cheesecake fundraiser will begin next week. I encourage all students to become active to support the WJ Choral Music Department.

8/29/06
Welcome to the new school year. I am very excited about the new year and all the opportunities that it brings. As you know our spring trip is to Orlando, Florida! Initial deposits for the trip are being collected and are due no later than September 22. I hope that everyone is able to come. In other news, practice tracks will be uploaded shortly. Check back for updates. Madrigals...if you do not already have a costume, I encourage you to look for costumes at the TudorShoppe.

8/10/06
The summer is winding down and a new school year approaches quite rapidly. If you are in a different choir than the one you registered for, Miss H-C already made the chnages for you. If you want to double check that you were not forgotten you can contact her here. Students are encouraged to keep their voices active, but not overworked. Try MusicTheory.net for sight reading practice. Madrigals should have obtained a summer packet and be preparing for our busy start of school. I encourage you to look for costumes at the TudorShoppe. And if you haven't already, register for the forums!