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MUSICIANSHIP MEMO

May 5, 2008

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Hello Young Musicians and Parents,

Well, we’re coming through the final stretches of the year, and I just wanted to update you on the times dates and places that we’ll be meeting in the coming weeks.

We will rehearse next Tuesday 5/13 at St. Rose instead of Monday in Madison. We only have 30 minutes so please be there by 4:00. We get on the risers at 4:15 sharp! St. Rose is a lovely place in which to sing. I’m so exited to have our concert there! Your voices will sound just beautiful

Arrival time for concert is 3:00.

Final rehearsal… there seems to be an overwhelming desire to meet after the concert, so let’s do it! We’ll have a shortened session on Monday the 19th from 4:30-5:15 during which we can celebrate summer birthdays and a sing a few of our favorite songs.

It has been a pleasure getting to know you this year. Monday afternoons have been a special time of making friends and sharing music. I will miss you this summer and I look forward to seeing your smiling faces in the fall!

Please take a minute to read and complete the form below and bring it to the Dress Rehearsal.

Thanks,


Catherine Flynn


2008-2009 Season

_____ I am interested in returning to NJYC for the 2007-2008 Season. (This means that I am willing to commit to all concerts and events, as well as keeping within the guidelines for absences.)

_____ I will not be returning to NJYC for the 2007-2008 Season.

_____ I am interested in returning to the Musicianship Class.

_____ I am interested in auditioning for the Intermediate Choir.

Name: __________________________________________

Grade in September_______
 

Date:  December 13, 2007

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December 16 Concert

This Memo is being sent to all three choirs.  Please read carefully for information that pertains specifically to your choir. 

Arrival Time and Schedule

• 12:45 PM – Advanced Choir  **

• 1:15 PM – Intermediate Choir  **

• 1:50 PM – Musicianship Class  **

• 2:30 PM – The house opens to the audience

• 3:00 PM – Concert begins

*It is IMPERATIVE that each choir arrives on time.  There are specific times for each choir’s rehearsal, as well as the instrumentalists.  The concert WILL begin on time. 

To enter the theater:  as you face the theater, go down the alley to the left of the building, and enter through the stage door.

To Wear

Musicianship Class and Intermediate Chorus – arrive in uniform.  (Musicianship Class – you are wearing your ‘Sunday best.’)  Advanced Chorus – you may arrive in uniform, or change during the time the other choirs are rehearsing on stage.  Reminder:  the changing rooms are not large.  Intermediate and Advanced choristers:  double and triple check that you have your full uniform.  Girls:  please check your hems. 

To Bring

Intermediate and Advanced Choirs:  plenty of water, enough snacks and something to do during the down time (a book, cards, small game, etc.).  The chaperones will not run out and get water for you, so be sure you have enough with you.  You will be allowed to keep a water bottle at your seat in the theater during the performance.

All choirs will be seated in the last rows of the theater during the performance.

Pictures/Videos/Audio

• It is the theater’s policy that flash photography is not allowed.  Videos will be allowed. 

• The concert will be audio-taped.

Pick-Up After Concert

Choristers will be dismissed from the stage.  Parents are to meet their child by the stage area.  Parents are not permitted on stage or backstage.

Weather

Well, the weather forecast is looking a little more in our favor.  Hopefully, the snow will end Sunday morning, and the roads will be fine.  If the concert has to be canceled, the decision will be made by 10:00 AM on Sunday morning and an email will be sent to notify all families. 

If we have to postpone the concert, we will look at a possible re-schedule for either Friday evening, December 21 or Saturday evening, December 22.  

For All Choristers

Please review all your music carefully.  Rehearsal time will be tight on Sunday.  Advanced choristers:  please be sure you know ALL verses of the carols.

Monday, December 17

Musicianship Class:  no rehearsal

Intermediate Chorus:  regular rehearsal for everyone.  In addition to the birthday treats, anyone can send in snacks or treats for a nice holiday celebration!

Advanced Chorus:  regular rehearsal for everyone.  Ditto on the treats! 

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December 3, 2007

Holiday Concert – December 16, 2007

Arrival Time: 1:45 PM - Please be on time –we rehearse on stage right at 2:00. Please come dressed (boys - nice pants and shirt, no sneakers; girls – nice dress. Hair should be pulled back off the face.) Please make sure choristers come well fed and hydrated. Please do not bring snacks.

I will need a couple of chaperones to sit with the choristers during the performance. You will need to purchase a ticket. If you can help out, please let Mary Merten know by emailing her at admin@njyouthchorus.org.

I would strongly advise that you purchase your tickets ahead of time. Some of the instrumentalists have other performing engagements later that day, so this concert will start on time. The ushers will not seat any patrons in the middle of any piece of music. Tickets are available at: www.mayoarts.org

December 17th – Rehearsal

December 24 and 31, January 1 – No Rehearsal

January 7, 14 – Rehearsal

January 21 – No Rehearsal