Interested in joining BLS Crew?
Try out the checkered oars this summer! Register for Learn to Row today. www.blscrew.org/learn-to-row
Fall Registration for BLS Crew is also now open. Registration instructions and forms are available on the BLS Crew website. www.blscrew.org/register-now
On Tuesday June 2nd, the Boston Latin School Service Collective will be holding a history teacher trivia tournament fundraiser in the Seevak room. The topics will be general history, and will include a team composed of seasoned history and classics teachers and a team composed of BLS students, most of which are experienced history bowl players. Admission is free for spectators.
Like to sing? Love to dance? Want to learn?! Come try out for the BLS Show Choir! Join us at 2:30 on June 4th in the Chorus Room No need to prepare anything ahead of time – just wear comfortable clothing and bring water and a smile! Email kdupuis@bostonpublicschools.org with any questions!
Right after school on June 4th at 2:15, TAG is hosting an event to bring the BLS community together through food and drinks on the back lawn!! Tickets will be $7 beforehand and $9 at the door. There will also be games for you to enjoy after finishing your plate. Activities like soccer, football, etc. will get you hungry for more!!
Payment methods are by either giving cash to the officers in their homeroom (Jamie-137, Brandon-117, Aliah-201, Gabe-210, Isa- 204) or through venmo @Aliah-Rosa.
Interested in the creation of a new club at BLS? Please take this student created survey to help them gather data for the creation of a new ice skating club at BLS! We need 20% of the student body to respond for an accurate representation of the school. Thanks!
Extracurricular choir auditions begin this coming Monday, June 1. Please see dates and descriptions below and reach out to Mr Snyder or Ms Lewis Bradford with any questions.
Chamber Choir Audition:
Monday, June 1, 2:30 PM, Choir Room Eligible: Current grades 7-11, should be enrolled in a curricular ensemble (choir, orchestra, band) Description: Chamber Choir performs more challenging music with greater independence of parts. Rehearsals are for two hours on Mondays from 2:30 – 4:30. Performances occur at the BLS Winter Concert and Music Night and as opportunities arise. Auditionees should be prepared to sing a short (20-30 seconds) solo that represents their voice well and learn a piece with other auditionees and current members.
Gospel Choir Audition:
Tuesday, June 2, 2:30 PM, Choir Room Eligible: Current grades 7-11 Description: The BLS Gospel Choir strives to bring passion, fire, conviction, and contagious energy to every performance! Rehearsals are Tuesdays, 2:30-4:30. Performances occur at the BLS Winter Concert, MLK Day of Celebration, Music Night, the MICCA festival, and other opportunities as they arise.
Show Choir Audition:
Thursday, June 4, 2:30 PM, Choir Room Eligible: Current grades 7-11, should be enrolled in a curricular ensemble (choir, orchestra, band) Description: Rehearsals are for two hours on Thursdays from 2:30 – 4:30. Performances at the BLS Winter Concert, Music Night, and two to three away festivals. Auditionees should be prepared to learn a song and some choreography with other auditionees and current members. Bring water, comfortable clothes, and shoes to dance in.
TBD, Music Wing Eligible:
Current grades 8-11 sopranos/altos must be enrolled in a curricular ensemble (choir, orchestra, band). Description: Rehearsals are for two hours on Tuesdays from 2:30 – 4:30. Performances at the BLS Winter Concert and Music Night, as well as various a cappella festivals, and as opportunities arise.
Wolftones Audition:
Wednesday, June 3, 2:30 PM, Music Wing Eligible: Current grades 8-11 tenors/basses, must be enrolled in a curricular ensemble (choir, orchestra, band) Description: Rehearsals are for two hours on Wednesdays from 2:30 – 4:30. Performances at the BLS Holiday Concert and Music Night, as well as various a cappella festivals, and as opportunities arise.
Show Choir Audition:
Thursday, June 4, 2:30 PM, Choir Room Eligible: Current grades 7-11, should be enrolled in a curricular ensemble (choir, orchestra, band) Description: Rehearsals are for two hours on Thursdays from 2:30 – 4:30. Performances at the BLS Winter Concert, Music Night, and two to three away festivals. Auditionees should be prepared to learn a song and some choreography with other auditionees and current members. Bring water, comfortable clothes, and shoes to dance in.
Congratulations to all of our students who participated in the Massachusetts Middle School State Science Fair. A special shout-out goes to Gabriela Callado for receiving an Honorable Mention for her project Life on Mars.