The Musical Notes about our final rehearsals, and costume needs are below. Get out your cameras! We have a video license for families to record our production! The license is just for families, so I cannot film our performances.

The Music in the Parks forms are still available! Even if you are in band and orchestra, please come and get a form so we have an accurate list of singers. All Show Choir and 7/8 Singers need a form! The schedule is arranged so that band and orchestra competition times are different than our Singing groups' times and everyone is at the same high school. There is only one fee to participate in all 3 groups.

Today is the last day to turn in the form!

There will be no 7/8 Singers or Show Choir Rehearsals until the week of March 14 and 15. Our song playlists are linked below for those who want to keep singing!

Lastly, check out two of the sixth grade students' World Music presentations - very impressive work!

Vocal Power Families are invited to attend our Vocal Showcase on Tuesday, March 5 at 8:10 am.

Have a fantastic weekend!

- 🎶 Mrs. Broeker

The Cast and Crew of Mary Poppins Jr cordially invite you to attend the Emerson production of Mary Poppins Jr

Here is the link to purchase tickets for Mary Poppins Jr!

Tickets are $6.00 online and $8.00 at the door.

The Show Schedule is:

Friday, March 8 7:00PM BLUE CAST

Saturday, March 9 3:00 PM BLUE CAST

Saturday, March 9 7:00 PM RED CAST

Saturday, March 10 3:00 PM RED CAST

Mary Poppins Jr Cast and Crew

All proceeds are used to fund the musical.

The Entire Cast and Crew has rehearsal next week on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday until 5:00. On FRIDAY we will meet from 3:00 until 5:30. Thank you in advance for your support.

The show is developing beautifully, but we do need everyone at rehearsal!

Wednesday, March 6, is picture day. All students will be photographed. If this is a problem you need to contact me immediately. We often use the pictures for publicity.

We have some costuming and make-up needs:

All chimney sweeps and Bees need black leggings.

All Bees, Penguins, Bankers, and Park Strollers will be wearing a white or pastel blouse/long sleeve shirt. We do have some blouses, but their own will fit them better. The band and orchestra concert shirts are perfect! Whenever possible, please wear dark colored shoes.

All Cast members should have a neutral colored sleeveless t-shirt and shorts to wear under their costumes to protect their modesty during costume changes.

Every cast member playing a female role needs:

A hairbrush, comb, and hair ties

Dress flats - no gym shoes or plush winter boots

No nail polish please (except Miss Andrew)

If you want to wear make-up: A plastic bag with natural toned eyeshadow, eye liner, mascara, blush, and light lipstick.

Every cast member playing a male role needs:

A hairbrush or comb

Dress shoes if possible

Dark pants.

Every item should be labeled with your name!!

Finally, we have some important rules for rehearsal:

PLEASE DO NOT SEND FOOD TO BE EATEN AFTER SCHOOL DURING REHEARSAL. FOOD and COSTUMES do not mix!!! ONLY CLEAR WATER TO DRINK!

Thank you for all of your support! Mary Poppins Jr will be a spectacular show!!!

Buy a Bracelet at Rehearsal on Tuesday, March 5!

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

The Musical 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.

That being said, sometimes the costumes from a previous show are not useable. For example, the former Mary Poppins were 5' and 5'2" tall, Miss Andrews was 4'8, and Bert was 5'4." The cast is never decided until auditions. At this point, I do not know whether or not I will be able to reuse the leads' costumes.

Props: The materials to make props for the show average $200.

Set Construction and Painting Materials average $450.

Sound Equipment: $14,986.20 New Sound System in compliance with federal regulations and hopefully resolving the feedback issues. Last year, we borrowed most of the mics from Maine East High School. We may still need to purchase new headsets because of breakage.

Lighting Equipment - no plans to purchase this year.

Vocal Power Families & Friends

are invited to the

Vocal Power Showcase

Tuesday, March 5

at 8:10 am

in the MPR

Please allow time to present a state id or driver's license when checking in at the Main Office

The Vocal Power Students performed Show -Off Songs this week to demonstrate what they have learned this trimester. The Digital Music Class created "Mood Songs" expressing a mood as they studied how music manipulates our emotions. The Music 6 class presented music from the country of their choice for their 🌎World Music Unit🌍 and started the Musical Unit this week. See below for more stellar examples! In Keyboard class, students are mastering Jazz songs, learning about how to "swing" a song.

There is still time to get Drama 1 and Choir in your schedules for next year!! If you are making a change and adding it in you simply need to email you counselor and cc Dr. Keith (tkeith@maine207.org).

No 7/8 Singers' or Show Choir Rehearsals until the week of March 11.

Musical Soloists before school as needed.

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

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

Maine South Eighth Grade Invitational Choral Concert-TBD

Maine South Choral Workshop with Matthew Hanes-TBD

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)

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

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!

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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