The Ecole Poirier Choir sang beautifully at our Remembrance Day Assembly last week. Our piece, In Flanders Fields, was a touching and sweet note to end a solemn occasion. Both Mrs. Murphy and I received many compliments on how well the choir sang. Thank you!
Our Christmas season has begun, and we are well into rehearsals for a special performance on Saturday, December 9th, at Poirier for the Joyeux Noel Craft Fair. It is sure to be a fantastic event, with a gym full of crafters, food trucks, and fun. The craft fair begins at 10:00 am, and the choir will sing at 10:15 for about 20 minutes.
More information will come home soon, in addition to a form to confirm your child’s attendance at this event.
Below are a few of the songs we will be singing. Most are traditional carols, with a few lesser-known pieces added to the mix.
I will add more lyrics as the days go on… check back often!
Frosty the Snowman
Frosty the snowman was a jolly happy soul,
With a corncob pipe and a button nose
And two eyes made out of coal.
Frosty the snowman is a fairy tale, they say,
He was made of snow but the children know
How he came to life one day.
There must have been some magic in that
Old silk hat they found.
For when they placed it on his head
He began to dance around.
Oh, Frosty the snowman was alive as he could be,
And the children say he could laugh and play
Just the same as you and me.
Thumpety thump thump, Thumpety thump thump,
Look at Frosty go.
Thumpetty thump thump, Thumpety thump thump,
Over the hills of snow!
Frosty the snowman knew
The sun was hot that day,
So he said, “Let’s run and we’ll have some fun
Now before I melt away.”
Down to the village,
With a broomstick in his hand,
Running here and there, all around the square saying,
“Catch me if you can!”
He led them down the streets of town
Right to the traffic cop.
And he only paused a moment when
He heard him holler “Stop!”
For Frosty the snow man
Had to hurry on his way,
But he waved goodbye saying,
“Don’t you cry,
I’ll be back again some day.”
Thumpety thump thump, Thumpety thump thump,
Look at Frosty go.
Thumpetty thump thump, Thumpety thump thump,
Over the hills of snow!
Don’t Stop Believin’, Rudolph!
To the tune Don’t Stop Believin’ by Journey
Just a small town deer
People said that he was weird
He had a heart the same as everyone
He had a shiny nose
Some might even say it glows
He couldn’t find a friend
In anyone
It was a foggy night
Santa had to find a light
He was wonderin’ how to fly the sleigh
He searched on and on and on
Children, waiting
Snuggled up inside their warm beds
Santa, searching in the night
Rudolph, wand’ring
Feeling sad and all alone,
He was out there, somewhere in the night
Saw that reindeer, along the way
Santa said what is your name?
His light was brighter now than anything,
Shining like a star
My name is Rudolph
And, by the way
I would love to lead the sleigh
To help get ready for Christmas Day
We’ll fly on and on and on
Red-nosed Reindeer
Guiding Santa to the rooftops
Shining, brightly
In the night
Santa told him
You’ll go down in history
We’re flyin’, round the world tonight!
[Instrumental interlude]
Don’t stop believin’
Hold on to that feelin’
Sleep tight, people, woahhh!
Don’t stop believin’
Hold on to that feelin
Sleep tight, people, woahhhh!
Don’t stop believin’
Hold on to that feelin’
Sleep tight, people, woahhhhh!
Don’t Stop!
École Poirier Choir
Hello Choir Families!
The École Poirier Choir will be performing at the Poirier
Joyeux Noël Craft Fair on Saturday, December 9th at 10:15.
The craft fair runs from 10 am until 4 pm at Poirier. It will feature an array of local goods and treats by local aritsans, businesses and crafters!
Parents/guardians are asked to sign their child in at the the Music Room at 10:15. We will make our way to the gym to perform, and return to the Music Room afterwards, where parents will meet and sign out their child. I expect we will be finished our set by about 10:45. Please remain at the school until your child is finished performing.
Dress for this event will be anything festive for the season. Red and green, Santa hats, and Christmas outfits are most welcome.
Check the blog for song lyrics and information. Google Ecole Poirier Choir Blog, find the link under “Extra Curricular” on the school’s website, or go to http://poirierchoir.staff.sd62.bc.ca
Please complete and return the form below if your child is planning to attend this event. If you have any questions, please call Mme Arts at the school at 250-642-0500.
Thanks for JOINing IN!
Mme S. Arts
Choir Director
École Poirier Craft Fair Performance 2017
Yes! My child, _________________________________________ in Division _________ will be participating in the choir performance at Poirier on Saturday, December 9th at 10:15 am.
I understand that I will be asked to sign my child in to the Music Room at 10:15, and sign them out again when I pick them up after the performance at approximately 10:45, and that parents/guardians are required to remain at the school during the performance.
_________________________________________
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