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Please
note that, although every effort has been made to ensure
the accuracy of information printed here, it is the
student's responsibility to check with his/her director
for any changes in audition requirements or schedules.
To access information about Jr.
High District Honor Choir, scroll down or
click on one of the following links:
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Eligibility
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Audition dates, fees, and locations
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Audition requirements
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Audition results
• Fees
and forms for students making District Honor Choir
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Rehearsal
and Concert schedule
ELIGIBILITY:
Students in grades
7 - 9 whose directors are current members of LMEA are
eligible to audition. A student auditioning for
the District Honor Choir must be a member of their school's vocal
music program.
AUDITION -
DATES, FEES, AND LOCATIONS:
Jr.
Hi. Honor Choir auditions
are held as follows:
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Date:
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October
20, 2012
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Place:
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Fontainebleau
Jr. High Registration
table is in the chorus room.
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Time:
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Individual
times will
be assigned after registration deadline.
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Fee:
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$10.00
per entry
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Students
- Fees should be paid to the
student's school.
• Directors
- A single school check, payable to L.M.E.A.
District IX Vocal Account,
must be mailed to
Sharon McNamara-Horne, Fontainebleau Jr. High, 100 Hurricane
Alley, Mandeville, LA 70471. Include a hard
copy
of the registration form.
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Email
Registration Form:
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Directors must also email
the registration form to to Sharon McNamara-Horne at sharon.mcnamara-horne@stpsb.org
by the deadline to assure that your students are scheduled.
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Deadline:
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Postmarked
by September
20, 2012
Be aware
that schools will be assessed a $50.00 late fee if this
deadline is not met. Students who are registered late will
be assigned whatever times are still available.
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Chairpersons:
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Becky
McLain & Sharon McNamara-Horne
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AUDITION
REQUIREMENTS:
Students
will be required to sing the appropriate selection from
the four-year cycle listed below in his/her vocal part
with CD accompaniment. CDs will be provided
at the time of the audition.
2012-13
"Laudate Dominum"
by Victoria, arr. by Snyder, 3-part mixed, Belwin Press
2013-14
"Sing We and Chant It"
by Morley, arr. by Robinson, 3-part mixed, Alfred Press
2014-15
"O Vos Omnes" by Estes,
3-part mixed, Shawnee Press
2015-16
"Mon Cour Se Recommande
a Vous" by DiLasso, arr. by Robinson, 3-part mixed,
Alfred Press
Students will also sing
the melody of "America" (not "America
the Beautiful") unaccompanied in his/her vocal
range. Students should choose their own starting pitch.
AUDITION
RESULTS:
Audition
results will be posted on
this site as soon as possible - usually the night
of auditions. Click on "Audition Results" in the navagation
bar on the left.
FEES
& FORMS for students making District Honor Choir:
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Fee:
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$30.00
per participant
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Teachers'
Deadline:
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Postmarked
by Novemer
2, 2012 (fees
and forms)
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Students:
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Forms
must be filled out, signed & turned in. (Click
to download.) Fees should be paid to the
student's school. Check
with your teacher for your school's deadline.
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Teachers:
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A single school check, payable to L.M.E.A.
District IX Vocal Account,
must be mailed with the registration forms to the appropriate
honor choir chairperson by the deadline.
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Mail Jr. High fees & forms
to Becky McLain, Madisonville Jr. High, 106
Cedar St., Madisonville, LA 70447.
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Late
Fees:
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Payments
postmarked
after 11/2/12 will be accessed
a $50 late
fee. NO FEES WILL BE
ACCEPTED AFTER 11/30/12. Any student whose fees have
not been received by the late deadline will
be dropped from the roster.
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Optional:
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T-shirts are
optional and can be purchased through your director prior
to honor choir. CDs of the concert performance are
optional and can be purchased at one of the rehearsals for
a reduced price or at the concert for full price.
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REHEARSAL
SCHEDULE:
Jan.
10, 2013 - All
Honor
Choir Sectionals
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Date:
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January 10, 2013
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Place:
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Fontainebleau
High (Sr.
High) Fontainebleau
Jr. High (Jr. High & Elementary)
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Time:
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6:00
- 8:00 (Roll will be taken beginning at 5:55)
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Absenses/Tardies:
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Students
must be present and on time for ALL
rehearsals and the concert. If a student is late once, they will
be warned. If that person is late a second time, they will
be sent home. If any student is more than 15 minutes late, their circumstances
will be reviewed and they are subject to immediate dismissal.
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Rehearsal
Dress:
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Students
who participate in District Honor Choir will follow their
school dress code during all rehearsals. No
spaghetti straps, halter tops, sleeveless shirts, midriff-baring
shirts, or skirts above the knee will be allowed.
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Concert
Dress:
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Girls:
"Bright white" blouse (no winter
white or off white) with sleeves below the elbow,
solid black skirt (knee length or longer) - black
gauchos
or slacks are also acceptable - and solid black shoes. All tops must
cover the midriff. Boys: Black slacks,
white long-sleeve dress shirt, tie, black shoes, black socks,
and black belt.
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Dress
Violations:
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Students
not complying with all dress code requirements will not be allowed to participate. Students
missing a rehearsal due to dress code violations will not be allowed
to perform.
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Chairperson:
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Becky McLain & Sharon
McNamara-Horne, Jr. Hi.
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Jan.
17, 2013 - All Honor
Choir Rehearsals
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Date:
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January
17, 2013
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Place:
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Fontainebleau
High (Sr. High) Fontainebleau Jr. High (Jr. High
& Elementary)
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Time:
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6:00
- 8:00 (Roll will be taken beginning at 5:55)
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Jan.
24, 2013 - All Honor
Choir Rehearsals and Note Check
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Date:
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January
24, 2013
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Place:
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Ponchatoula
High Jr. High - Old Band Room Sr. High - New
Band Room Elementary
- Choir Room
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Time:
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6:00
- 8:00 (Roll will be taken beginning at 5:55)
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Chairperson:
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Nathan
Sumrall, Sr. Hi. Becky McLain & Sharon
McNamara-Horne, Jr. Hi. Paula Vickers, Elementary Stephanie
Robertson, host
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Jan.
25, 2013 - All Honor
Choir Rehearsals
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Date:
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January
25, 2013
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Place:
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Ponchatoula
High
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Time:
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Sr.
High: 9:00 - 12:30 and 1:30-4:00 (Roll will be taken
beginning at 8:55 and 1:25)
Jr.
High: 9:00 - 11:30 and 12:30 - 3:00 (Roll will be taken beginning
at 8:55 and 12:25)
Elementary: 9:00
- 12:00 and 1:00 - 3:00 (Roll will be taken beginning
at 8:55 and 12:55)
NOTE
TO ALL: Any
school (or student) leaving practice early will not be allowed
to participate on Saturday.
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Jan.
26, 2013 - All Honor
Choir Rehearsals and Concerts
Rehearsal
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Date:
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January
26, 2013
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Place:
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Ponchatoula
High
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Time:
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9:00
- 11:00 (Roll will be taken beginning at 8:55)
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Concert
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Date:
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January
26, 2013
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Place:
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Ponchatoula
High
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Call
Time:
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1:00
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Concert
Time:
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2:00
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Concert
Dress:
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See
information above
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Admission:
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Free
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Chairpersons:
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Nathan
Sumrall, Sr. Hi. Becky McLain & Sharon
McNamara-Horne, Jr. Hi. Paula Vickers, Elementary Stephanie
Robertson, host
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Last
Updated: June, 2012
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