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 **DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS**   Sept. 8-10 6:00-9:00
 * ALL AUDITIONS FOR THE NORTHERN HONORS CHORUS WILL BE HELD **

Sept. 23, 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov. 11  CONCERT Nov. 14th at High Point High School 7:30-9:30
 * Elementary HONORS CHORUS REHEARSAL Dates **

PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

14201 School Lane, Upper Marlboro MD 20772 www1.pgcps.org

Vocal General Music Department Judith Hawkins, Supervisor

9201 East Hampton Drive Sybil Roseboro, Instructional Specialist

Capitol Heights, MD 20743

301.333.0961

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Northern Area Elementary School Honors Chorus

Parent Information Sheet

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PURPOSE:

The Honors chorus is part of the Music Enrichment Program, and provides opportunities for selected

participants, who are members of their school chorus to:

 Expand and enrich their musical experiences

 Learn and perform music of various styles and genres

 Achieve high performance levels

 Perform in concert with combined choruses

REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION:

Interested high school students must meet the following requirements for participation:

 Come to rehearsals prepared for appropriate participation – arrive by 6:45

 Recommendation from the school music teacher

 Pass the audition – NOTE: Past participation in Honors Chorus does not guarantee acceptance.

Students must pass the audition each year.

 Attend scheduled rehearsals– see attached dates

 Wear appropriate concert attire

 Pay a registration fee of $20.00 –money order ONLY made payable to

Prince George’s County Board of Education (PGCPS BOE)

AUDITION AND REHEARSAL LOCATION and INFORMATION:
 * Registration fee is due on the first night of rehearsal- September 23, 2014**

Northview Elementary School

3700 Northview Drive

Bowie, MD 20716

Tel: 301-218-1520

Honors chorus applicants will audition on a first come, first served basis, between the hours of 6:15-9:00 PM. Applicants should arrive at the audition site no later than 8:15PM.

TEACHERS WILL REGISTER STUDENTS ONLINE FOR AUDITIONS. PARENTS MUST SIGN THE AUDITION FORM TO COMPLETE THE AUDITION PROCESS AT THE TIME OF THE AUDITION.

MONDAY – SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

TUESDAY- SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

WEDNESDAY – SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

REHEARSAL DATES AND TIMES:

All scheduled rehearsals will be from 6:45PM – 8:30PM

Attendance Policy: There are 7 rehearsals before the concert this season. Only 2 absences will be

accepted for participation. Upon the third absence the student will be dismissed and no longer

allowed to participate. Parents and teachers will receive notice of missed rehearsals.

SEPTEMBER: 23, 30

OCTOBER: 7, 14, 21, 28

NOVEMBER: 11

Concert: Friday – November 14, 2014 at High Point High School’s auditorium 7:30PM. Doors will open at 7:00PM. All seats are free and are on a first come, first seated basis.

Concert Attire:

Girls: Long sleeved white blouse, Knee length solid black skirt, flesh colored hose, solid black shoes

Boys: Long sleeved white shirt with color, Black pants, solid black shoes (no sneakers), dark tie

No jewelry

IMPORTANT NOTE:

//**There will be a brief parent meeting at 7:00PM on the first night of rehearsal.**//