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Magnolia West Mustang Choir Newsletter - 8/16/2026

𝄆 The Wh𝅝le Note 𝄇Magnolia West Mustang Choir Newsletter - 8/16/2026

Stay Awkward, Brave, and Kind. Stay Awkward, Brave, and Kind.

Thank you for your continued support!

For Everyone For Everyone

Friday Night Lights Friday Night Lights

September always means the beginning of Friday night lights, football, and National Anthem performances. Classes have been going very well as students are getting to know MusicFirst and Monday rehearsal norms. In less than two weeks will be District Auditions at Conroe HS followed by our Short and Sweet Concert. Mark your calendars and check the google calendar (below) for important information such as deadlines, Monday rehearsals and other 2026-27 dates!

9/4/26 National Anthem Treble Choirs

Congratulations to our Treble Singers on their stellar performance at both the Pep Rally and Football Game!

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Event Information
TMEA District Auditions

For: Students attending District Auditions

When: Saturday, 9/19

Time: Meet @ 6am, MWHS for warm-up and bus, returning 5pmish

Where: Conroe HS

Wear: MWHS Choir shirt or MWHS gear, pants (no shorts)

Other Info:

  1. Students will not access to phones, smart watches, etc until after they have finished their audition.
  2. Student being picked up directly from the even must turn an Alternate Transportation Form by Sept.17th. (Sept 18th is student holiday)
  3. Students need to either pack a lunch, or bring cash/ card for concessions.
  4. Students need to bring their own music. Extra copies will not be available.
  5. Students arriving after 8am will not be allowed to sing, unless they have been a pre-approved late arrival due to school related conflict.

When?
Saturday, Sep 19, 2026, 06:00 AM
Where?
Conroe High School, West Davis Street, Conroe, TX, USA
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Alternate Travel Form
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September 7 - 19

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MagBowl Dress Up
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THIS WEEK (MagBowl Dress Up Week!)

9/7 Monday Rehearsal Cancelled

  • Labor Day Holiday

9/9 Wednesday

  • Ms. Garza Out for the day

9/11 Friday

  • MagBowl Pep Rally (TB Only)
  • MagBowl Football (TBA)

NEXT WEEK

9/14 Monday (Rehearsals)

  • Varsity Trebles 3:15 to 4:20 pm
  • ALL Tenor Bass 4:30 to 5:30 pm
  • Mustang Singer 5:30 - 6:30 pm

9/16 Wednesday

  • Mock Auditions After School for District

9/18 Friday

  • Student Holiday

9/19 Saturday

  • District Audition (See above)
2026-27 Google Choir Calendar
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For Students For Students

Things for students to do:

  1. Make your parents aware of all the upcoming dates and events.
  2. Get ALL 3 Forms turned in.
  3. Make sure you have joined the BAND app for dynamic information.
  4. Add contacts, video, and share Group Fund fundraiser see button below!
  5. Pay DUES ASAP. DUES MUST BE PAID by SEPT 18.
  6. Make sure you are following us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. (Links at bottom of newsletter.)
  7. Practice with Guide Tracks and complete Music First assignments (buttons below)
Guide Tracks
Music First
5A-6A TMEA Tracks
Group Fund Sign Up & Share
Anyone can sign up and share the Group Fund. We are still 5K shy of paying our bills this year! Please share or donate or both!
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Celebrating Students Celebrating Students

Thank you Treble singers for outstanding performances last week!

9/4/ 26 Pep Rally national Anthem, Varsity Women
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For Parents: Booster Meeting: 9/21/2026 @ 6:00pm For Parents: Booster Meeting: 9/21/2026 @ 6:00pm

Our booster club is fantastic and fun! A great way to support your child and meet other supporters. Open to any adult who wants to support the choir program. Dues are just $20 a year. Boosters get early entrance to concerts and reserve seating!

Things for parent to do:

  1. Make sure you have joined the BAND app for dynamic information.
  2. Add our google calendar to yours by clicking the button under the even section.
  3. Come to the booster meeting! If you can't make it, send a message to Ms. Garza through the band app.
  4. All Boosters must fill out the background check below. It doesn't take long!
  5. Consider chaperoning or volunteering using the buttons below.
  6. Send your singer with their dues or pay below using the cognito form.
  7. Make sure you are following us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. (Links at bottom of newsletter.)
  8. Encourage your child to fully participate. Busy kids have less time to get into trouble.

Group Fund Sign Up & Share
Anyone can sign up and share the Group Fund. We are still 5K shy of paying our bills this year! Please share or donate or both!
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Volunteer Background Check
Band App Link
Choir Dues

Awkward Family Photos Awkward Family Photos

Hardware
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Letterman
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First advisory
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Thank You Gold Circle Donors! Thank You Gold Circle Donors!

Click on the picture to support our local donors. Want to become a Gold Circle Member? Simply read more about the perks here. All Group Fund are recognized too! Don't see your name here? We are still processing some donors. We will update within two weeks!

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Helpful Links Helpful Links

Choir Dues
Choir Handbook
YouTube Channel
Instagram
Facebook
Mission statement
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About Us

​​Magnolia West Choir believes that singing together provides a family atmosphere that encourages its members to be accepting, creative, and authentic, which allows for personal growth and leadership beyond musicianship. We believe in providing opportunities​ ​for moments of great joy for performers and listeners which builds a foundation to make human connections based on trust. We also acknowledge whole-hearted musicking validates self-worth, builds resilience and patience, and creates a space for authentic belonging for every person. Our musicians work daily to practice acts of vulnerability, courage, and kindness, ultimately leading to a lifelong love of music and learning.
About Ms. Inberg and Ms. Garza
Directors

Native Texan and West alumna, Olivia Inberg began teaching 3 years ago at Magnolia West High School after graduating magna cum laude from St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota. During her studies, she pursued additional training in vocal pedagogy, served as Chaplain for the St. Olaf Choir under internationally renowned conductor, Dr. Anton Armstrong, and studied conducting with him as well. She has served as a TMEA Region 9 Honor Choir section leader for 3 years. Under her leadership, the Magnolia West treble choirs have received consistent sweepstakes and multiple awards, including a Performance of Distinction at the prestigious 2025 North Texas Madrigal Festival. This last February she was a featured presenter at the TMEA convention on enhancing music literacy through student led practice and presented again this past summer at the SHSU Choral Workshop for Music Educators.

Email: oinberg@magnoliaisd.org


Thirty-one year veteran educator, Sylvia Garza, holds a Bachelor Degree in Music from Sam Houston State University and Masters in Music Education from Texas Tech University. She also serves as the Fine Arts Department Chair and is a member of the Texas Music Educators' Association (TMEA) and Texas Music Adjudicators Association (TMAA). She was named MWHS Teacher of the Year in 2021. Ms. Garza’s thesis research on immigrant / undocumented student’s identity development has been featured in TMEA’s research journal, TMER. She was featured presenter last year on empathetic leader at the TMEA convention and recently was named a UIL Sponsor of Excellence Award Winner for 2025.

Email: sgarza@magnoliaisd.org

Phone: 281-252-2550 x301204

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