Vocal Music Notes #23

📰NEWSIES JR performances will be MARCH 9, 10, 11, and 12, 2023!!!! 📰

Parents have the right to video our performances. I purchased a video license from MTI.

I will miss my wonderful Trimester 2 Classes, but I am looking forward to Trimester 3 classes!

- 🎶🎶Mrs. Broeker

The Vocal Power Class is a sensational group of singers!

In other classes, Digital Music Students are researching their favorite composers this week. Check out the awesome Keyboard students' recordings! Look forward to more clips in the following weeks!

We need to upgrade our sixteen year old sound system. Six of our microphone units are no longer useable. We are switching to a digital microphone system that will prevent feedback and improve the quality of sound. We will also be able to use rechargeable batteries which will be a huge savings. We use our Sound System for the Musical, Vocal Power, and Music Theater Workshop classes as well as additional performances. Please participate in our fundraisers whenever possible! THANK YOU ALL. Special thanks to Donna Zorba-O'Brien and Tina Serio for organizing the Dine to Donate at D'Agostino's Pizza and Pub Niles! D'Agostino's is donating 15% of all sales from Tuesday, March 7!

Mandatory Performances:

Thursday, March 9 1:00 PM fifth Grade matinee - RED CAST

Leads Call Time 11:20 am, Ensemble 12:15 PM

We will stay together until after the 3:10 performance

Thursday, March 9 3:05 Emerson Students and Staff matinee - BLUE CAST

Tickets for the Emerson Student and Staff performance will be $5.00. All proceeds from this performance will be donated to the St. Baldrick's Fundraiser.

Friday, March 10 7:00 PM - BLUE CAST

Leads Call Time 5:30 PM, Ensemble 6:00 PM

Saturday, March 11 3:00 PM - BLUE CAST

Leads Call Time 1:30 PM, Ensemble 2:00 PM

Saturday, March 11 7:00 PM - RED CAST

Leads Call Time 5:30 PM, Ensemble 6:00 PM

Sunday, March 12 3:00 PM - RED CAST

Leads Call Time 1:30 PM, Ensemble 2:00 PM

Every cast member from both casts are in every show!

Stage Managers and Hair & Make-Up Crew come the same time as the Leads

Lights, Sound, Costume, and Stage Crew come the same time as the Ensemble

FOOD IS NEVER ALLOWED AT PERFORMANCES! THE ONLY ALLOWED BEVERAGE IS WATER!

ALL PERFORMANCES AND DRESS/TECH REHEARSALS ARE MANDATORY!

• All performers except the Vaudeville Dancers should wear a cami and thin shorts for under their costumes.
• The Vaudeville dancers need a cami (black preferred), black leggings, and black socks to wear under their costumes.
• Whenever possible performers should wear dress shoes, character shoes, or jazz shoes. Gym shoes were not available in 1899.

All Cast members need to bring a plastic ziplock bag labeled with their name on Monday March 6.

The bag MUST include:

• a hairbrush or comb
• hair ties for characters wearing braids or buns
• Bobby pins for characters wearing their hair up

The bag MAY include (NOT MANDATORY):

• eyeshadow - Natural colors for every character except the Vaudeville Dancers
• mascara
• eyeliner
• neutral colored blush
• lip gloss
• foundation
• Glitter Make - up - Medda and Vaudeville Dancers only
• Red Lipstick - Medda and Vaudeville Dancers only

Hair & Make-Up Crew and Costume Crew will meet daily starting February 22 from 3:00 - 5:00. (2:10 - 5:00 on Wednesdays) During the performances they should arrive with the cast. They do not stay for the performances.

Prop Crew is done!

Light Crew and Sound Crew start Monday from 3:00 - 5:00 in the MPR. They arrive with the cast and stay through the performances.

Set Painting Crew is done!

Stage Crew starts Friday, February 3 from 3:00 - 4:00 in the MPR. Continues to meet every rehearsal from 3:00 - 5:00 PM and during the performances.

• COVID-19 Quarantine Restrictions: Per district policy, any student who is quarantined will need to follow district rules regarding that quarantine. We cannot change the dates of the show or rehearsals because someone is quarantined/tests positive for COVID-19. This includes any district guideline that would require a student to quarantine. Student safety is a high priority.

• Grades: If a student is placed in Spark, they must exit within two weeks to still be in the cast. If they are still in Spark by February 14th, they cannot be in the musical and will be recast by the director.

• Attendance: If a student has 2 unexcused absences, they cannot be in the musical. An absence would be unexcused if the student does not inform the director. As long as the absence is communicated within 24-48 hours of the rehearsal, the student will be excused. Illness, missing school, and prior commitments made before accepting a role are all considered excused absences.

• Expectations: Students cast are expected to attend rehearsals on time, come prepared, and rehearse diligently. After three warnings a student may be recast in their role.

• Students who are exempt from PE for medical reasons may not dance or move items during a show depending on doctor/school nurse permission and guidance. Student safety is a high priority.

• Since Newsies Jr is a period piece, if a student is planning on cutting or dyeing their hair during the duration of the show they must notify the director in writing before February 1. This does not include getting hair trimmed. Notification allows for a wig to be purchased if needed. Students who do not comply may be recast.

• Acrobats must submit a video showing what they can do and emailed permission from a parent.

• All Cast members must be able to be photographed! We have lots of people taking pictures for publicity, and the yearbook. If you cannot be photographed, crew would be a better choice.

Our Music in the Parks contest is May 6th, 2023 all day

- please save the date!!!

If your student is in band and/or orchestra, students will able to perform with all groups and students will only pay one fee. Band and Orchestra Members pay by check. New this year, Chorus members who are not in any other ensemble pay in School Bucks. Both 7/8 Singers and Showsies will compete! I coordinate with the Band and Orchestra directors to make sure that our times do not overlap. All of our competitions meet at the same school, Viking Middle School.

We are competing at:

10:20 a.m. District Honors Chorus (Emerson and Lincoln 6/7/8 Singers)

10:40 a.m. Emerson Show Choir

11:00 Lincoln Show Choir

After we compete students may choose to go to Great America with us. Students who do not want to attend Great America will need to arrange transportation home. The fees in School Bucks reflect the different options.

Parent Chaperones are needed!

This is activity is optional, but a great singing and performance opportunity for students. We sing/perform for collegiate choral professors and they give us feedback and possibly a trophy. After competing, students can choose to go to Great America with us for a day at the amusement park. More information will be coming soon. I will be sending a link for t-shirt orders soon. (same t-shirt as last year)!

March 10, 11, and 12, 2023 - Newsies Jr Performances

April 19, 2023 Choral Concert 7PM Wednesday, (Arrive at 6:30PM)

April 28 Music Assembly and Field Trip to the Elementary Schools. Yes, it is going to be a song filled day!!

Saturday, May 6, 2023 Great America Music in the Parks Festival

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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