A Texas Independence Day Celebration
EGES, CHES, DMS & JHS
Practice Music &
Event Information
Practice Tracks: Sing along to learn the words and music!
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Songs we will perform for sure so please memorize them:
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Westward Ho​
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National Anthem
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Texas Our Texas
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Optional songs to learn - but super awesome if you want to learn them:
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Everyone Counts Census Song​ (just the choruses)
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Go Light Your World (Just the choruses and last verse "We are a family"
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Click this PDF below for the words:
Accompaniment tracks without voices:
Event Details:
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What is this event about?
"Everyone Counts" is an event that brings together:
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Student leadership and community service
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The power of music to inspire,
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Creating awareness of the students in need by collecting food donations for Hays Hope 2 Go
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Educating the general public on the importance of the 2020 Census
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Choir Sings at Hays County Court House steps in honor of TX Ind. Day and to spread awareness of the census too!
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Who Is Invited?
Anyone and everyone!!!
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What to bring?
Donations for Hays Hope 2 Go:
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Spaghettios 7.5 Oz
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Mac & cheese cups
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Granola bars
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Oatmeal packets
Lawn Chairs or picnic blankets
Location: Hays County Courthouse
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​111 E San Antonio St, San Marcos, TX 78666
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Attire: Choir t-shirts and cowboy gear for those who have some
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​111 E San Antonio St, San Marcos, TX 78666
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Attire: Choir t-shirts and cowboy gear for those who have some!
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Schedule of events:
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9:30am Food drive, arts & craft booths, and face painting stations
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Items to bring for the Hays Hope 2 Go CISD Food bank:​
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Spaghettios 7.5 Oz
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Mac & cheese cups
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Granola bars
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Oatmeal packets
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10:30am Concert begins
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JHS Black and Gold Choir leads us in the National Anthem​
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Carpenter Hill choir will sing a special song
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Elm Grove Choir will sing a special song
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All choirs combine to sing:
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Texas Our Texas​
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Westward Ho Medley
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Special Guest speaker will talk to us about ​Texas civics
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11am Special Courthouse Tour for Elem. Choir Students- Elm Grove & Carpenter Hill Choir Members get a specialized tour of the courthouse!​
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What if it rains?
The show will go on, as well as the arts and crafts & face painting!
All activities will be moved inside the courthouse!
NOTE: Parents, if we move inside, please be careful to help monitor students so they will make safe choices in the building! It is historic and a beautiful space, but we want to make sure students do not run and are making safe choices!
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Who can volunteer to help? (Sign up geniuses will be added to this site soon!)
Choir Parents- help watch over our student leaders at craft booths and face painting
DMS Students- help teaching arts and crafts
JHS Students- face painting
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Sign up geniuses will be added soon!
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