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Northwest ISD
Northwest Children's Chorus
2017-2018
Auditions will be held between Oct. 9th-16th at Prairie View.
Dear 5th Grade Parents,
We are so excited to
present an opportunity for your child to dive deeper into musical learning. The
Northwest Children’s Chorus is a district wide choir featuring 5th grade
students from all 17 elementary campuses. This year’s chorus will be directed
by invited conductor, Victoria Jones. Mrs. Jones retired in 2012 from NISD
having been the previous music teacher/choir director at Haslet, Roanoke and
Justin Elementary Schools, Northwest and Medlin Middle Schools and Northwest
High School in her 27 years in the district. We are very excited to have her as
our conductor this year.
This
is a time commitment for students and their parents, and we ask that you
consider it carefully as each school is only allowed a certain number of
participants.
How Are Students Selected?
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Auditions will be
held at each child’s respective elementary school.
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Each
campus choir director will determine their campus audition date.
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All
auditions and judging will be completed by Oct. 31st
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Students/parents
will be notified of the results by Nov. 3rd.
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Auditions
will consist of singing the first verse of “America”, reading short rhythmic
patterns and singing short melodic patterns.
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Students must turn in
the intent to audition form below signed by a parent/guardian in order to audition.
Expectations if my child
is chosen:
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Attend
parent meeting from 9-9:30 a.m. and the first rehearsal from 9:30-noon on
Saturday, January 13, 2018.
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Attend
all weekly rehearsals on Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:00 p.m. beginning January
18, 2018 through May 3, 2018 and 1 Monday rehearsal in Feb. due to a conflict
with district events on Thursday of that week.
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Attend mandatory dress rehearsal on Monday, April 30th. Students who do not attend the dress rehearsal may not be allowed to perform in the concert on May 4th.
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Students
will only be allowed two excused or unexcused absences in order to
remain a part of the chorus. (Arriving late or leaving early will add up to
absences.)
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Participate
in concert on Friday, May 4, 2018 and various other concert opportunities that
may arise.
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Rehearsals
will be held at Love Elementary (off of HWY 114 and Harriett Creek Drive).
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Transportation
to and from rehearsals will be the responsibility of the student’s
parent/guardian.
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Students must
participate in their campus choir for the full performing year.
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Students must have
good citizenship and maintain academic eligibility with passing grades in all
subjects.
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Pay $25 fee for
t-shirt and supplies at Jan. 13th parent meeting.
Should you have any
questions, please contact your child’s music teacher. Please note that each school is limited in the
number of spots for the children’s chorus and that all students who audition
may not be chosen.
Sincerely,
The
Northwest ISD Elementary Music Teachers