Vocal Music Notes #3.6

Be sure to read all about the first annual VOCAL Solo & Ensemble Night.

You can still Join a Music/Dance/Theater Group this week!!!

Do you need a new t-shirt for 7/8 Singers and/or Show Choir? Band, Orchestra, and Choir use the same t-shirt. This is the last week to order a shirt.

Order your new shirt before September 27!

Sixth graders, start looking for your Soprano recorders! You will need them for Music 6.

Have a fantastic weekend!

- 🎶Mrs. Broeker

September 23 Monday 3:00 PM: Stage Dance Club in the MPR, Sixth Grade Chorus (in room 160)

September 24, Tuesday 7:30 AM: Show Choir

Tuesday 3:00 PM 7/8 Singers

September 26, Thursday 7:30 AM: 7/8 Singers

Thursday 3:00 PM Show Choir

September 27, Friday 3:00 PM Actor's Studio

On Tuesday, November 12 from 5:30 - 7:30 PM

all students are invited to perform solos, duets, trios, and quartets for our illustrious clinicians:

Dr. Sasha Gerritson, Mr. Matthew Hanes, and Mrs. Kate Lee.

Dr. Gerritson is a highly sought after opera and musical director of the Musical Theater Works, Musica Nelle Marche in Italy, Opera Piccolo, DePaul University, and the Northwestern Cherub program.

Mr. Hanes and Mrs. Lee are the award winning choral directors at Maine South and Maine East whose students are often featured at the ILMEA and ACDA conventions.

Please save the date and complete the interest form linked below!

We can help you find accompaniment tracks. Space is limited, so please sign-up now!

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All the music classes are great! The Vocal Power class performed their songs from the 80s & 90s, mastering a pop sound. Music 6 continued the Melody unit, focusing on playing melodies using iconic notation, playing xylophones, boomwhackers, and recorders as well as singing! The Digital Music Class compiled lists of songs that express Excitement, Anxiety, Anger, Sadness, and Happiness. They also wrote parodies of "My Favorite Things." The Music Theater Workshop transferred to the stage this week. Their choreography looks amazing!

This is a photo from our last choral concert!

Who will be in this year's photos?

We have some exciting changes for the 24/25 school year! 7/8 Singers will now be a class, part of the extended day for music students. Participants will be listed in Power School! Students will have a chance to have all of their dedication and skill acknowledged on the trimester report cards.

7/8 Singers will rehearse on Tuesdays after school (3:00 - 4:00) and Thursdays before school (7:30 - 7:55)

Show Choir will rehearse on Thursdays after school (3:00 - 4:00) and Tuesdays before school (7:30 - 7:55)

Friday Morning Rehearsal 7:30 - 7:55 - Both groups

Singers may attend as many rehearsals as they wish each week. They are only expected to attend one rehearsal per group!

November 12 Vocal Solo & Ensemble 5:30 - 7:30 PM

November 13 Chipotle Fundraiser

December 11, 2024 7pm 6th Grade Chorus, 7/8 Singers & Show Choir Concert at Emerson

Lou Malnati's Fundraiser December 11, 2024 7pm 6th Grade Chorus, 7/8 Singers & Show Choir Concert

March 7 - 9, 2025 Emerson Musical

March 14-16, 2025: Lincoln Musical at Emerson MPR

May 9 or 10, 2025: Tentative Emerson and Lincoln Choir Clinic

May 14, 2025: 7pm 6th Grade Chorus, 7/8 Singers & Show Choir Concert with Lincoln at Emerson

7/8 Singers meets on Tuesdays from 3:00 - 4:00 in the MPR during first trimester

then Thursdays for Trimesters 2 and 3

2024 - 25 Student Directors:

Show Choir meets every Thursday after school during the first trimester and Tuesdays, third trimester!

All sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students are welcome! Regular attendance is expected!

Our Show Choir performs throughout the Chicagoland area

and competes in the annual Music in the Parks festival!

Please pay the choral fee at myschoolbucks.com

Thank you!

The All School Musical is a student chaired production.

Students lead and work all of the crews: Choreography, Costumes, Dance Captains, Hair & Make-up, Lights, Prop Construction, Publicity, Set Construction, Sound, and Stage.

All students who audition for the musical are cast!

Sign-Ups for auditions and the crews will be in the October newsletters.

Musical 2025 will be our 18th Musical!

September 5 - October 6

🎭NORTHLIGHT THEATER🎭

Skokie, Illinois

Email: tbroeker@d64.org
Website: https://sites.google.com/a/d64.org/emerson-general-music-with-mrs-broeker/homeeker
Location: 8101 North Cumberland Avenue, Niles, IL, USA
Phone: 847-653-3824

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