We are in full "contest mode"in SMS Choir! Weather this is your first year in choir or you are a returning member, please pay close attention to all of the information provided on blog posts and in class--you don't want to miss any details!
Peace.
Cates
SOLO/ENSEMBLE RECITAL TOMORROW!
We will host our annual Solo/Ensemble Recital tomorrow, March 27, beginning at 6:30p in the choir room at SMS. Student call time is 6:15p.
The recital will feature all SMS Choir soloists and small ensembles planning to perform at Regional Solo/Ensemble Festival. Each ensemble and soloist will perform one of their two pieces for two judges. Judges will provide written, constructive comments for performers to use to polish their numbers before the festival on April 14.
Performers must dress up for the recital (we will not wear choir robes, choir dresses etc.). Students do not have to stay for the entire recital. Parents, friends and family are welcome to attend.
CONTEST SOLOIST FEES/MUSIC
- The SMS Choir Boosters covers the entry fees for all soloists. Should a soloist opt to cancel his or her solo a $10.00 cancelation fee will be charged.
- All soloists should have previously arranged for an accompanist to play for them. All accompanist fees must be paid before the festival on April 14.
- All soloists are responsible for aquiring 2 real copies of their songs. One copy for the accompanist and one for the judge. Judges copies must also have number measures. Photo copies and must without measure numbers will result in soloist disqualification. Music may be checked our from the SMS Music Library, however, multiple students may be using the same book--Mr. Cates and Ms. Willbanks will not manage the trade off of books--indivudal soloists must do so.
- Photo copies are permissiable for the recital tomorrow, however music must still have measure numbers.
Results for Chanticleers, Heritage Singers and A Cappella Choir at available on the bulletin board outside of the choir room and will be posted on the docs page of http://www.smschoir.com/ this week. Thanks to everyone who auditioned! The decisions were tough!
PRE-FESTIVAL CONCERT
Our Pre-Festival Concert is Thursday, April 5, at 7:00p, in the SMS Auditorium. This concert is to prepare our large ensembles to go to State Large Ensemble Festival which will take place on April 18 at Blue Valley Northwest High School. Student call time for the concert will be 6:15p. The concert is required for all choir students (200 points).
inCHOIRing MINDS BLOG UPDATES
Because of this busy time I'll do my best to update the blog a few times a week to keep everyone up-to-date.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Solo-Ensemble Recital - March 27, 6:30p; SMS Choir Room; Call 6:15p
Pre-Festival Concert - April 5, 7:00p; SMS Auditorium; Call 6:15p
Regional Solo-Ensemble Festival - April 14, Blue Valley High School; Schedule TBA
State Large Ensemble Festival - April 18, Morning Performances; BV Northwest HS
For an up-to-date calendar of events check the homepage of www.smschoir.com.
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