Thank you to the Amazing Casts of Matilda Jr and Legally Blonde Jr for brilliant performances! Vocal Power also sparkled onstage. What a fantastic end to the trimester! I am so proud of you!! Thank you to all the parents who helped with our first Karaoke Fundraiser:

Mrs. Fuentes

Mrs. Keefer

Mrs. Lipinski

Mrs. Moriello

Mrs. Pasley

Mrs. Serio

Mr. Stern

Mrs. Stern

Mrs. Wegrzynowicz

What a fun event!

Thank you to all of the families who attended the Music Theater Workshop and Vocal Power Performances. Please send pictures to share in future newsletters!

This is such a bittersweet time, saying good-bye to all the first trimester classes! You made everyday a great day to be at Emerson! So excited to meet my new classes! Wishing you all a happy, healthy Thanksgiving holiday!

🎶 Mrs. Broeker

The Vocal Power Class performed their Vocal Showcase. Families were treated to the amazing start to their day that I enjoyed every morning!

The Music Theater productions of Matilday Jr and Legally Blonde J were outstanding!!!

Sixth Grade completed their multicultural music unit this week. Check out two of the fascinating presentations linked below!

This group will be volunteer based and there will not be a membership fee.

Here are some fundraising events Emerson is planning:

Karaoke Hour Volunteer Opportunities

-Mary Poppins Movie night (sell concessions) December 1 3:00 - 4:00 in the MPR

We're going to be raising money to support students in choir and the musical

(offset the cost of Music in the Parks, t-shirts for choir, and items purchased for the musical).

If you're interested in volunteering/supporting planning, please let me know!

It takes a village and I hope we can work together to make the D64 Vocal Music & Theatre Programs the best they can be!

7/8 Singers meets on Thursdays from 3:00 - 4:00

For all members who will be participating in Cross Country, Basketball, or another conflicting Fall activity, there is a morning version from 7:30 - 8:00 a.m. on Fridays before school!

Show Choir meets every Friday after school during the first and third trimesters! 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!

November 17, 2023:

• Morning 7/8 Singers/Show Choir Make-Up 7:30 AM
• Show Choir Rehearsal 3:00 - 4:00 in the MPR

November 30, 2023: 7/8 Singers & Show Choir Rehearsal 3:00 - 4:00 in the MPR

December 1, 2013:

• Morning 7/8 Singers/Show Choir Make-Up 7:30 AM

December 2 Toys for Tots Event Park Ridge City Hall 10:00 AM - Holiday Songs 7/8 & Show Choir

December 13, 2023 7:00 PM Lincoln & Emerson Choral Concerts

Maine South Choral Workshop with Matthew Hanes-TBD

Lincoln at Lincoln (Symphonic, Percussion, & Choir Concert in Gym)

Emerson at Emerson (6th grade chorus, ⅞ singers, and show choir)

December 18, 2023 6:15 PM 8th Grade Show Choir at the Park Ridge City Hall

December 22, 2023 Middle School Holiday Assembly

January 17, 2024 Emerson Musical Leads Perform at the Curriculum Night

Maine South Eighth Grade Invitational Choral Concert-TBD

March 8, 9, and 10, 2024 - Emerson Musical

March 15, 16, and 17, 2024 - Lincoln Musical

April (18, 19, 25?) - Maine East Choral Workshop at Emerson with Katie Lee-TBD

April Choral Tour to the Elementary Schools

April 26, 2024 Middle School Music Assembly

May 2, 2024 - Lincoln & Emerson Choral Concert 7:00 PM @ Emerson

May 4, 2024 Middle School Music in the Parks Festival (Choir, Band, Orchestra)

🎵ALL WORKSHOPS AND AUDITIONS ARE IN THE MPR!🎭

Audition Workshops

Monday, December 11, 2023 from 3:00 - 4:00 PM

Tuesday, December 12, 2023 from 3:00 - 4:00 PM

Auditions:

Thursday, December 14, 2023 3:00 - 5:00 PM

Friday, December 15, 2023 3:00 - 5:00 PM

Monday, December 18, 2023 3:00 - 5:00 PM

EVERYONE WHO AUDITIONS IS CAST IN THE MUSICAL!!

You will sign-up for an audition time on the bulletin board outside room 160 on December 11.

Audition Form

Crew Form

Rehearsals start January 8, 2023. Performances are March 8, 9, and 10, 2024

Questions? Contact Mrs. Broeker: tbroeker@d64.org

All funding for the musical comes from fundraising, private donations, and ticket sales.

Ticket Money pays for:

The Production Royalty Fee, Video License, and Scripts: $815 for Mary Poppins Jr

Costumes: expected expenditure $2500. Sounds like a lot until you divide that amount by the average number of cast members,120. Yes, we search for bargains, happily accept donations, and visit thrift stores. If I'm desperate, I even sew costumes. This is also why cast members cannot keep their costumes. I also repurpose costumes from previous shows.

Props: The materials to make props for the show.

Set Construction and Painting Materials

Sound Equipment: $14,986.20 New Sound System in compliance with federal regulations and hopefully resolving the feedback issues.

Lighting Equipment

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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