Who is in Take Note?
GSSJC girls who are seventh grade and older who have: shown an interest in singing and
auditioned and agreed to attend rehearsals and performances.

When does Take Note practice?
Rehearsals are usually the second Sunday of the month, 3 –5 p.m. at the Girl Scout Center at 3110 Southwest Freeway.

What do we wear?
Choir members wear Girl Scout uniform at certain performances, casual performances-choir T-shirt and jeans; most performances - choir performance navy polo shirt and khakis.

What kind of music will we sing?
Girls begin with two-part Girl Scout songs. Based on interest and improving skills, girls progress to more challenging music. Take Note is a cooperative effort of GSSJC and Young Women in Harmony (YWIH).YWIH promotes four-part, a capella singing in the barbershop style and host a quartet contest every January in the greater Houston area. Girls who are interested are encouraged to recruit three girls and form a quartet. All music is provided. GSSJC quartets are invited to compete.

How are we kept informed?
Choir information is by e-mail to the address given to the coordinator by the choir member. If parents want to be included, simply share your e-mail address with the coordinator. Postcards are also mailed to members in advance of activities.

Where are we planning to sing this year? Or what does Take Note do for fun?
September 11 Six Flags AstroWorld performance and flag retirement with Boy Scouts
September 12 Choir rehearsal and auditions 
September 18 National Anthem at Houston Astros game
October 10-11 Choir retreat at camp
October 24 Sunday Sing-a-long at GSSJC
November 14 Choir rehearsal
November 20 Sing at SCCA in College Station
December 11 Holiday Singing Event in the Capitol Rotunda, Austin
April 3 or 10 Senior Recognition Event at Camp Agnes Arnold, 2 p.m.

What does it cost?
$20 annual choir fee covers music, supplies, choir T-shirt. Other costs will include personal expenses from registration fees, performance polo shirt, and incidentals.

When are the auditions?
Auditions are Sunday, September 12 at 3 p.m. at the Girl Scout Center. Contact Melinda Gaskill to schedule your time. Note: The next auditions are scheduled for January. These will include sixth graders.

GSSJC Take Note Council Choir Contacts
Program Manager Melinda Gaskill, 713-292-0232 or mgaskill@sjgs.org

Girl Scout
Sing-a-long

Who
Daisy – Seniors, leaders, and adults
(No tag-a-longs.)

When
Sunday, October 24;
2:30-4:30 p.m.

Where
Girl Scout Center,
3110 Southwest Freeway

Bring
Leader keeps completed for each girl:
F-204–permission slips
F-185–medical forms
F-22–Adult Emergency Form for adults,
First aid kit
Snacks, drinks, water bottles
Cassette tape player/batteries (optional)

Cost
$4/person
Includes songsheet and patch
for each participant

Event Code
10-63-20-6249

Deadline
Tuesday, October 12

Contact
Melinda Gaskill, 713-292-0232 or mgaskill@sjgs.org