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GENERAL MUSIC
If you have any questions pertaining to general music, please contact the General Music Coordinator, Tyler Polston - generalmusic@northeasterndistrict.org |
Northeastern District Treble Chorus Festival
Saturday, March 25, 2017 Galvin Middle School Wakefield, MA Schedule:
Saturday, March 25th at Galvin Middle School in Wakefield, MA 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM - Check in 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM -Teacher-led warm-ups and sectionals 11:30 AM -12:30 PM - Lunch (Bring a sack lunch!) 12:30 PM - 2:35 PM - Dress rehearsal with conductors 3:00 PM - Concert for Family and Friends (Admission is $15.00 & NAfME members are FREE!) Rehearsals: (9:00 AM-12:00 PM)
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Practice Tracks
A Child of SongCape Cod ChanteyGod Bless America |
Green Eggs and Ham Shine on Me When I close My Eyes |
If you have students that have demonstrated a strong interest in singing, this opportunity is for you and them! Our goal is to provide a positive experience for students to prepare and perform music for a concert with their peers. It’s also a lot of fun and your child will get to work with great educators and clinicians along the way to develop their musicianship skills! Please review all the following information:
Registration Deadline: December 1, 2017
Eligibility:
Any student participating in music instruction and attends a Massachusetts public school in 4th or 5th grade during the 2016-2017 school year.
Student should demonstrate understanding of basic concepts in solo and vocal ensemble singing.
Student Selection:
This year the chorus will be mixed grade levels of 4th and 5th grade students; chosen by teacher recommendation. In an effort to provide an equitable way for as many schools to participate, the planning Task Force has developed the following data-driven decision;
Registration fee: FREE
Festival fee: $25.00 (covers folder of music and a t-shirt)
Please try to issue only one check/PO for the total amount due per school. Contact the Festival Manager if you have students that need financial assistance.
Music Preparation:
Teachers will help students prepare their music and choreography as they see fit. Practicing at home along with recordings is a great way for families to be responsible for preparing the music and movement as well. Students will sign up to attend a large group practice on either Feb. 4th or March 4th.
We hope that you will take advantage of this tremendous opportunity to collaborate with your peers and provide a choral music experience for your students. Please do not hesitate to contact us for any questions that you may have. Submit your anticipated numbers by November 23rd to the General Music Coordinator. School Registration Form, Permission Slips, and Festival Fee must be postmarked by December 1st. We look forward to seeing you at the 1st Annual Northeastern District Children’s Chorus Festival in Spring 2017!
Musically,
Tyler Polston General Music Coordinator
Northeastern District MassMEA
generalmusic@northeasterndistrict.org
Registration Deadline: December 1, 2017
Eligibility:
Any student participating in music instruction and attends a Massachusetts public school in 4th or 5th grade during the 2016-2017 school year.
Student should demonstrate understanding of basic concepts in solo and vocal ensemble singing.
Student Selection:
This year the chorus will be mixed grade levels of 4th and 5th grade students; chosen by teacher recommendation. In an effort to provide an equitable way for as many schools to participate, the planning Task Force has developed the following data-driven decision;
- The amount of students a teacher can recommend will be based on total SCHOOL enrollment of 4th and/or 5th grade students (as reported by the DESE 15-16SY data).
- Teachers may recommend up to 3 singers to contribute to the chorus for the first 100 students in 4th and/or 5th grade SCHOOL enrollment.
- For each additional 50 students in a school's total enrollment of 4th and/or 5th grade students, a teacher may recommend 1 additional student to the chorus. Check out www.northeasterndistrict.org to determine how many eligible students you are able to recommend to the chorus based on DESE SY15-16 Enrollment Data.
- Teachers of participating singers must attend at least one group practice.
- Consistently uses head voice while singing and accurately matches pitch.
- Excellent tone quality and breath support
- Ability to read and perform basic, standard music notation
- Ability to receive feedback and adapt to cues of a conductor
- Full of energy and enthusiasm for music and singing.
- Will be able to attend at least one group practice and the festival on March 25.
Registration fee: FREE
Festival fee: $25.00 (covers folder of music and a t-shirt)
Please try to issue only one check/PO for the total amount due per school. Contact the Festival Manager if you have students that need financial assistance.
Music Preparation:
Teachers will help students prepare their music and choreography as they see fit. Practicing at home along with recordings is a great way for families to be responsible for preparing the music and movement as well. Students will sign up to attend a large group practice on either Feb. 4th or March 4th.
We hope that you will take advantage of this tremendous opportunity to collaborate with your peers and provide a choral music experience for your students. Please do not hesitate to contact us for any questions that you may have. Submit your anticipated numbers by November 23rd to the General Music Coordinator. School Registration Form, Permission Slips, and Festival Fee must be postmarked by December 1st. We look forward to seeing you at the 1st Annual Northeastern District Children’s Chorus Festival in Spring 2017!
Musically,
Tyler Polston General Music Coordinator
Northeastern District MassMEA
generalmusic@northeasterndistrict.org
