Due to the impending snow days, Singing Valentines were postponed to Monday, Feb. 17.

The month of love begins, Chorus prepares for the school wide Singing Valentines Fundraiser.  Every year on Valentines Day students in the choral program go around the school delivering valentines and a performance.  A singing valentine can be sent to any students or faculty members to be serenaded.

Traditionally, each chorus class would also perform a song, but this year the selections are solely individual and small group acts.  This is mainly because in recent years teachers and administrators have complained about students roaming the halls and leaving classes unnecessarily.

“I love the singing valentines fundraiser, it’s a lot of fun for everyone, but it has to be well organized and planned then everything runs smoothly” Administrator Jamie Carraiyannis said.

Math teacher, Michael Mazzarella agrees with the fun nature of the day.

“I don’t mind that it disrupts my class, because school is fun and if the singers and listeners are having fun then a small interruption doesn’t bother me” Mazzarella said.

For the chorus students singing valentines is a great opportunity to showcase different types of singing and musicianship.  Throughout the school year they learn various styles of music including folk, broadway, and traditional renaissance.  Singing Valentines allows them to choose from music in any genre as long as it fits with the theme of love.

Performers can also bring instruments or tracks with them to make their performance more dynamic.  Some groups even choose to add choreography to their performance.

The songs students select range from traditional tunes to modern ballads.  This years selections include the classic, “Blue Moon”, “Teenage Dream”, and “Pusher Love Girl”, off Justin Timberlake’s latest album.

For students the Singing Valentines fundraiser continues to be well received.

“[Singing Valentines] They are very comedic, I love seeing the Chorus kids outside of their usual concerts.  It’s a day everyone looks forward to” senior Amelie Trieu said.

Juniors, Pheobe Banzuelo and Julie Nguyen are student leaders for the fundraiser.  The process includes making all the hearts that each person receives with a message from their valentine.

“ We wanted the hearts to be more creative this year, because it’s a special day and everyone should receive something unique and special” said Banzuelo.

Other duties include creating a master schedule of every act available for purchase. Tuesday February 11, Wednesday February 12, and Thursday February 13, valentines will be sold during all lunches for five dollars.

Once an act reaches a certain number of requests, it becomes sold out. The fundraiser has raised more money each year.

On Friday, February 14 all choral students participating will be wearing their red t-shirts.  Performances will take place during all class periods and are available for any student to purchase.