Hello GMS chorus families!I am so excited to welcome you all back to another year with the GMS music program. My name is Krystal Morin , and I direct the choirs in grades 5-8 at Galvin Middle School. I'm grateful to be a part of your student(s) musical journey and to support their growth.
Below, you can find all the information you need for this coming school year, including concert dates, practice expectations, and more. Please make note of any performance dates for your student. Please email me at [email protected] if you have any questions.
Below, you can find all the information you need for this coming school year, including concert dates, practice expectations, and more. Please make note of any performance dates for your student. Please email me at [email protected] if you have any questions.
2025-2026 Performance Schedule
All GMS choir performance dates may be found below. Please be sure to mark your group's dates down on your calendar as these are required events.
Because of high enrollment, 5th and 6th grade choirs will be split into two concerts. Students will be assigned to perform in only one concert. More information about how the classes will be split up with be announced later in the year.
CALL TIMES:
Students should arrive at GMS 30 minutes before concert start time unless otherwise notes.
(Example - 5:30pm for a 6:00PM concert start time)
WINTER
Gr. 7 Combined Rehearsal - 12/2/2025, 2:30-3:15PM
Gr. 8 Combined Rehearsal - 12/8/2025, 2:30-3:15PM
Gr. 8 Concert - 12/10/2025, 7:00 PM
Gr. 7 Concert - 12/16/2025, 7:00 PM
Gr. 8 Holiday Sing-Along - 12/19/2025 (in school performance)
Gr. 5 Combined Rehearsal - 1/7/2026, 2:30-3:15PM
Gr. 6 Combined Rehearsal - 1/8/2026, 2:30-3:15PM
Gr. 5 & 6 Concerts* - 1/15/2026 - 6PM, & 7:30 PM (Groups TBD)
**Gr. 5 Band and Orchestra will NOT perform in the winter.
SPRING
Gr. 7 Combined Rehearsal - 5/5/2026, 2:30-3:15PM
Gr. 5 & 6 Combined Rehearsal - 5/18/2026, 2:30-3:30PM
Gr. 8-12 Choral Night Dress Rehearsal - 5/19/2026, 2:30-4:30 PM
Gr. 8-12 Choral Night - 5/20/2026, 7:00PM
Gr. 7 Concert - 5/21/2026, 7:00PM
Gr. 6 Concerts - 5/27/2026 - 6:00PM, 7:30PM (Groups TBD)
Gr. 5 Concerts - 5/28/2025 - 6:00PM, 7:30PM (Groups TBD)
Gr. 7 Galvin Music Festival - 6/3/2026 (During School)
Gr. 8 Galvin Music Festival - 6/4/2026 (During School)
CHAMBER CHORUS
Chamber Chorus is our auditioned, after-school honors choir for 7th and 8th graders. Auditions will take place after school on Thursday, October 2nd. Chamber Chorus meets Thursdays 2:30-3:15pm.
FESTIVALS
Junior District: 7th graders, 8th graders, plus 6th grade baritones (changed voices), may audition for the Junior District Festival. This is a special festival choir made up of selected singers based on the audition results. This festival is an opportunity to rehearse and perform challenging literature with guest conductors.Junior District auditions are scheduled for Saturday, January 31, 2026 in Methuen. Audition materials will be posted to Google Classroom and distributed in class in the coming weeks.
North Eastern District Treble Festival: I will select students for the North Eastern District Treble Chorus Festival (grades 4-6) early in 2026 via in an in class audition. The Festival will take place April 3-4, 2026. Students will sing a selection of our performance repertoire for the audition.
PRIVATE LESSONS
One of the best ways to improve musicianship is to enroll in private lessons. WPS has a great faculty of private instructors teaching vocal and instrumental lessons after school, at WHS or GMS. Please review the informational letter and sign up form HERE if you would like to enroll your student.
Because of high enrollment, 5th and 6th grade choirs will be split into two concerts. Students will be assigned to perform in only one concert. More information about how the classes will be split up with be announced later in the year.
CALL TIMES:
Students should arrive at GMS 30 minutes before concert start time unless otherwise notes.
(Example - 5:30pm for a 6:00PM concert start time)
WINTER
Gr. 7 Combined Rehearsal - 12/2/2025, 2:30-3:15PM
Gr. 8 Combined Rehearsal - 12/8/2025, 2:30-3:15PM
Gr. 8 Concert - 12/10/2025, 7:00 PM
Gr. 7 Concert - 12/16/2025, 7:00 PM
Gr. 8 Holiday Sing-Along - 12/19/2025 (in school performance)
Gr. 5 Combined Rehearsal - 1/7/2026, 2:30-3:15PM
Gr. 6 Combined Rehearsal - 1/8/2026, 2:30-3:15PM
Gr. 5 & 6 Concerts* - 1/15/2026 - 6PM, & 7:30 PM (Groups TBD)
**Gr. 5 Band and Orchestra will NOT perform in the winter.
SPRING
Gr. 7 Combined Rehearsal - 5/5/2026, 2:30-3:15PM
Gr. 5 & 6 Combined Rehearsal - 5/18/2026, 2:30-3:30PM
Gr. 8-12 Choral Night Dress Rehearsal - 5/19/2026, 2:30-4:30 PM
Gr. 8-12 Choral Night - 5/20/2026, 7:00PM
Gr. 7 Concert - 5/21/2026, 7:00PM
Gr. 6 Concerts - 5/27/2026 - 6:00PM, 7:30PM (Groups TBD)
Gr. 5 Concerts - 5/28/2025 - 6:00PM, 7:30PM (Groups TBD)
Gr. 7 Galvin Music Festival - 6/3/2026 (During School)
Gr. 8 Galvin Music Festival - 6/4/2026 (During School)
CHAMBER CHORUS
Chamber Chorus is our auditioned, after-school honors choir for 7th and 8th graders. Auditions will take place after school on Thursday, October 2nd. Chamber Chorus meets Thursdays 2:30-3:15pm.
FESTIVALS
Junior District: 7th graders, 8th graders, plus 6th grade baritones (changed voices), may audition for the Junior District Festival. This is a special festival choir made up of selected singers based on the audition results. This festival is an opportunity to rehearse and perform challenging literature with guest conductors.Junior District auditions are scheduled for Saturday, January 31, 2026 in Methuen. Audition materials will be posted to Google Classroom and distributed in class in the coming weeks.
North Eastern District Treble Festival: I will select students for the North Eastern District Treble Chorus Festival (grades 4-6) early in 2026 via in an in class audition. The Festival will take place April 3-4, 2026. Students will sing a selection of our performance repertoire for the audition.
PRIVATE LESSONS
One of the best ways to improve musicianship is to enroll in private lessons. WPS has a great faculty of private instructors teaching vocal and instrumental lessons after school, at WHS or GMS. Please review the informational letter and sign up form HERE if you would like to enroll your student.
CONCERT ATTIRE GUIDELINES
The Galvin Middle School performing ensembles include a basic all-black concert performance dress code to promote professionalism in the arts. As with any sport that requires a uniform, the performing ensembles are no different. Please see your music teacher if you have any questions or concerns or are unable to adhere to these concert attire guidelines due to financial barriers. We are happy to work with any student to make sure they are able to adhere to the dress code and are comfortable in their performance attire. Please plan ahead so that there is no last-minute panicking.
Tops - **BLACK** shirts, button downs, etc. Please no tee-shirts or sleeveless shirts / tank tops.
Bottoms - Black skirts (below the knee), black pants, etc. Please no jeans, leggings, sweatpants, etc.
Socks - Black socks, black nylons. Please no white.
Shoes - Black (dress) shoes. Please no boots or sneakers.
Optional - Ties, bowties, etc. (May be any color but should not light up or make noise)
Tops - **BLACK** shirts, button downs, etc. Please no tee-shirts or sleeveless shirts / tank tops.
Bottoms - Black skirts (below the knee), black pants, etc. Please no jeans, leggings, sweatpants, etc.
Socks - Black socks, black nylons. Please no white.
Shoes - Black (dress) shoes. Please no boots or sneakers.
Optional - Ties, bowties, etc. (May be any color but should not light up or make noise)
Grading
CLICK HERE to view & DOWNLOAD the grading rubric
Practice Requirements
- All GMS choral students are expected to practice 4 or more times a week.
- A practice session should be at least 10-15 minutes on a given day.
- Students will find all of the resources needed to practice in their Google Classroom.
- In 7th and 8th grade, some practice assignments will be recorded and submitted for evaluation.
