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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.
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 the school's vocal music program.
AUDITION - DATES, FEES, AND LOCATIONS:
Jr. Hi. Honor Choir auditions are held as follows:
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Date: |
November 6, 2010 |
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Place: |
Fontainebleau
Jr. High |
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Time: |
Individual times will be assigned after registration deadline. |
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Fee: |
• $10.00 per entry – Note: NEW Amount • 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 with the registration formto Sharon McNamara-Horne, Fontainebleau Jr. High, 100 Hurricane Alley, Mandeville, LA 70471. |
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Email Registration Form: |
Directors must also email the registration form to Sharon McNamara-Horne at sharon.mcnamara-horne@stpsb.org by the deadline so that your students will be scheduled for audition times. |
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Deadline: |
Postmarked by October 6, 2010 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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Audition Requirements: |
See below |
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Chairpersons: |
Sharon McNamara-Horne |
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.
2008-09 "Laudate Dominum" by Victoria, arr. by Snyder, 3-part mixed, Belwin Press
2009-10 "Sing We and Chant It" by Morley, arr. by Robinson, 3-part mixed, Alfred Press
2010-11 "O Vos Omnes" by Estes, 3-part mixed, Shawnee Press
2011-12 "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: |
$30.00
per participant |
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Teachers' Deadline: |
Postmarked by Novemer 12, 2010 (fees and forms) |
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Students: |
Check
with your teacher for your school's deadline. |
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Teachers: |
A single school check, payable to L.M.E.A. District IX Vocal Account, must be mailed with the registration forms to Ashley Lemmler, Fontainebleau High, 100 Bulldog Dr., Mandeville, LA 70471 by the deadline. Please indicate whether 9th graders have been selected to be in the Jr. Hi. or the Sr. Hi. Choir. |
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Late Fees: |
Payments postmarked after 11/12/10 will be accessed a $50 late fee. NO FEES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 11/30/10. Any student whose fees have not been received by the late deadline will be dropped from the roster. |
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:
Jan.
6, 2011 - All
Honor
Choir Sectionals
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Date: |
January 6, 2011 |
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Place: |
Fontainebleau
High (Sr.
High) |
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Time: |
6:00 - 8:00 (Roll will be taken at 6:00) |
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Absenses/Tardies: |
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, their circumstances will be reviewed and they are subject to immediate dismissal. |
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Rehearsal Dress: |
Students who participate in District Honor Choir will follow their school dress code during rehearsals and performances. No spaghetti straps, halter tops, sleeveless shirts, midriff-baring shirts, or skirts above the knee will be allowed. |
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Concert Dress: |
Girls:
"Bright white" blouse (no winter
white or off white) with sleeves below the elbow,
solid black skirt (knee length or longer), gauchos,
or slacks, and solid black shoes. All tops must
cover the midriff. |
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Dress Violations: |
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: |
Ashley Lemmler, Sr. Hi. |
Jan.
13, 2011 - All Honor
Choir Rehearsals
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Date: |
January 13, 2011 |
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Place: |
Fontainebleau
High (Sr. High) |
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Time: |
6:00 - 8:00 (Roll will be taken at 6:00) |
Jan.
20, 2011 - All Honor
Choir Rehearsals and Note Check
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Date: |
January 20, 2011 |
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Place: |
Ponchatoula
High |
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Time: |
6:00 - 8:00 (Roll will be taken at 6:00) |
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Chairperson: |
Ashley Lemmler, Sr. Hi. |
Jan.
21, 2011 - All Honor
Choir Rehearsals
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Date: |
January 21, 2011 |
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Place: |
Ponchatoula High |
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Time: |
All choirs 9:00 - 12:00 (Roll will be taken at 9:00) Elementary & Jr. Hi. 1:00 - 3:00 (Roll will be taken at 1:00) Sr. High 1:00 - 4:00 (Roll will be taken at 1:00) Any school (or student) leaving practice early will not be allowed to participate on Saturday. |
Jan.
22, 2010 - All Honor
Choir Rehearsals and Concerts
Rehearsal
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Date: |
January 22, 2011 |
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Place: |
Ponchatoula High |
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Time: |
9:00 - 11:00 (Roll will be taken at 9:00) |
Concert
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Date: |
January 22, 2011 |
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Place: |
Ponchatoula High |
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Call Time: |
1:00 |
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Concert Time: |
2:00 |
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Concert Dress: |
See information above |
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Admission: |
Free |
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Chairpersons: |
Ashley Lemmler, Sr. Hi. |
Last Updated: July, 2010