What an incredible season of singing! Emerson Singers performed at the Park Ridge Mayor's Office, the Toys for Tots parade, the Hawkette Holiday Show, The Emerson Concert, The Park Ridge Christmas Stroll, and the Emerson School Assembly! In between performances, students auditioned for

High School Musical Jr! The list will be posted on my website, and emailed in a special edition of the Music Vocal Notes Newsletter on December 29. Wishing all who celebrate

🕎Happy Hanukkah and Merry Christmas!🎄

and a

🔔Happy, Healthy New Year brimming with AMAZING days!🔔

- 🎶Mrs. Broeker

Students who were absent from school may submit a video audition to: tbroeker@d64.org

All submissions must be sent by December 27.

If you have any questions about what to include in the video, just email.

January 6, Monday

3:00 - 4:00 PM East High Dancers and Karaoke Singers in the MPR

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Musical Leads Rehearsal in the MPR

January 7, Tuesday:

Show Choir 7:30 AM in room 160

3:00 - 4:00 Entire Cast

3:00 - 5:00 PM Musical Leads Rehearsal in the MPR

January 9, Thursday

7:30 AM: 7/8 Singers

3:00 - 4:00 Orchesis, Cheerleaders, and Baton Twirlers

3:00 - 5:00 PM Musical Leads Rehearsal in the MPR

January 10, Friday

3:00 - 5:00 PM Musical Leads Rehearsal in the MPR

Vocal Power students collaborated to perform Jazz songs. The Jazz unit also focuses on Articulation of vowels. Learning how to extend a vowel, drop consonants, and scoop pitches in the jazz style helps a singer control their voice. Music 6 started their Melody Unit. They played melodies on the bell sets and recorders this week. The Musical Theatre Workshop Classes completed blocking their shows. The 7/8 Singers and Show Choir performed for the "Toys for Tots" and Hawkette Holiday Show this past weekend! They were incredible! Their Winter Concert on Wednesday night was absolutely lovely! Next they will perform at the Park RIdge Stroll!

Show Choir will rehearse on Tuesday before school (7:30 - 7:55)

7/8 Singers will rehearse on Thursday before school (7:30 - 7:55)

Musical Rehearsal Schedule:

Leads: 3:00 - 5:00 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday

East High Dancers: Monday and Tuesday 3:00 - 4:00 PM

Karaoke Singers: Monday and Tuesday 3:00 - 4:00 PM

Cheerleaders and Baton Twirlers: Tuesday and Thursday 3:00 - 4:00

Orchesis: Tuesday and Thursday 3:00 - 4:00

Entire Cast: Tuesday 3:00 - 4:00

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

Please pay the choral fee at myschoolbucks.com. There is no fee for Show Choir.

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!

All High School Musical related information is posted on Mrs. Broeker's Website

Can Sixth and Seventh Graders get Leads?

Absolutely, if their audition is better than the Eighth Graders.

Do I have to audition in front of people?

Yes, you will be performing in front of people.

What if I am not happy with my audition, can I schedule another audition?

No, there isn't time for people to schedule multiple auditions.

What if two students have equally great auditions. How do you choose?

1. Eighth grade always gets priority if everything else is equal.

2. Participation in 7/8 Singers, and Show Choir counts in your favor.

For the past seventeen years, the Emerson Musical has been self funded.

Donations, Ticket Money, and Fundraisers finance:

the Royalty and Script Fee

the Costumes

the Light Equipment

the Sound Equipment

the Props

the Paint, Brushes, Painters' Tape, Nails, Lots of Glue and Lots of Duct Tape

Thank you for your Ongoing Support!

The Maine South Hawkapellas are visiting Emerson on Thursday, December 20 after school.

They will be sharing their Holiday Music with us! Can't wait to hear our alumni sing!

Best Communities for Music Education Award: 2020, 2023, and 2024

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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