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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:
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November
1, 2008
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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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$5.00
per audition
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Fees should be paid to the
student's school. A single school check, payable to L.M.E.A.
District IX Vocal Account,
must be mailed with the registration form by
the deadline to Ashley Lemmler, Fontainebleau High,
100 Bulldog Dr., Mandeville, LA 70471.
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Deadline:
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October
2, 2008
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:
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See
below
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Chairpersons:
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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.
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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.
AUDITION
RESULTS:
Audition
results will be posted as soon as available - usually the night
of auditions. Click on "Audition Results" in the navagation
bar on the left.
REHEARSAL
SCHEDULE:
Jan.
13, 2009 - Jr.
High Honor
Choir Sectionals
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Date:
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January
13, 2008
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Place:
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Mandeville
High
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Time:
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5:30
- 7:30 (Roll will be taken at 5:30)
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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, their circumstances
will be reviewed and they are subject to immediate dismissal.
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Fee:
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$25.00
per participant. (CDs of the concert performance are
optional and can be purchased at the concert.) Fees should be paid to the
student's school. 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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Deadline:
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Novemer
14, 2008 Note:
This
is an important deadline because music cannot be ordered until
all moneys have been received.
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Late
Fees:
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Payments
received
after 11/14/08 will be accessed
a $50 late
fee. NO FEES WILL BE
ACCEPTED AFTER 11/29/08. Any student whose fees have
not been received by the late deadline will
be dropped from the roster.
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Rehearsal
Dress:
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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:
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Senior
High - Concert attire of the student's school. Women's
dresses must be floor length. Junior High - Girls
must be in all black. Boys must wear black slacks,
white dress shirt, and tie. Note: No spaghetti
straps, halter tops, sleeveless shirts, midriff-baring shirts,
or skirts above the knee will be allowed.
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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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Martha
Kennemer
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Jan.
20, 2009 - Jr.
and Sr. High Honor
Choir Rehearsals and Note Check
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Date:
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January
20, 2009
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Place:
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Mandeville
High
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Time:
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5:30
- 7:30 (Roll will be taken at 5:30)
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Chairperson:
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Martha
Kennemer
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Jan.
23, 2009 - Jr. High and Sr. High Honor
Choir Rehearsals
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Date:
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January
23, 2009
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Place:
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Ponchatoula High
Jr.
High - Choir Room
Sr.
High - Band Room
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Time:
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Jr.
Hi. & Sr. Hi. 9:00 - 12:00 (Roll will be taken
at 9:00)
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.
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Chairpersons:
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Sharon
McNamara-Horne, Jr. Hi.
Melanie
St. Cyr, Sr. Hi.
Carolyn
Bagur, host
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Jan.
24, 2009 - Jr. High and Sr. High Honor
Choir Rehearsals and Concerts
Rehearsal
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Date:
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January
24, 2009
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Place:
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Ponchatoula High
Jr.
High - Choir Room
Sr.
High - Band Room
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Time:
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9:00
- 11:00 (Roll will be taken at 9:00)
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Chairpersons:
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Sharon
McNamara-Horne, Jr. Hi.
Melanie
St. Cyr, Sr. Hi.
Carolyn
Bagur, host
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Concert
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Date:
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January
24, 2009
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Place:
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Ponchatoula High
Auditorium
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Time:
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2:00
(1:00 call time)
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Concert
Dress:
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Senior
High - Concert attire of the student's school. Women's
dresses must be floor length. Junior High - Girls
must be in all black. Boys must wear black slacks,
white dress shirt, and tie. Note: No spaghetti
straps, halter tops, sleeveless shirts, midriff-baring shirts,
or skirts above the knee will be allowed.
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Admission:
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Free
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Chairpersons:
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Sharon
McNamara-Horne, Jr. Hi.
Melanie
St. Cyr, Sr. Hi.
Carolyn
Bagur, host
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Last
Updated: June, 2008
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