Karen Danner
Fine Arts Department Chair
ENCORE WINTER/SPRING SCHEDULE 2011-2012; ALL EVENTS MANDATORY UNLESS INDICATED OTHERWISE
Aug. 28 - Annual Fall Get-Together, Encore and Premiere, 5:00 pm, (Danners)
Aug. 29 - 6:30-8:30 pm Choreography
Sept. 11 - Confirmed time - 9:30 am Call, 10:00 am Performance (Memorial Site in courtyard inbetween Stratton and Capitol Bldg.)
Parking entrance is off College St., next to the Stratton Building.
Sept. 12 - 6:30-8:30 pm Choreography
Sept. 17 - 10:00 am National Anthem, Edwards Place. Be there by 9:45. The Springfield Art Association is located at 4th and Union Street, off Carpenter Street and head down a block. On the right side of the street you'll see the art fair set up on the grounds. There'll be a check-in tent next to the Art Association building. Look for Beth Strow around there. Wear Encore polos and nice jeans.
Sept. 19 - 6:30-8:30 pm Choreography
Sept. 20 - IMEA Workshop at Illinois College, Depart from SHG at 7:30 a.m. Jeans day dress code. Lunch off-campus, bring money. Arrival back at SHG a little before 4:00 p.m. Transportation to and from IC - Harmony. Transportation to and from lunch - Porta School Bus.
Sept. 26 - 6:30-8:30 pm Choreography
Oct. 3 - 6:30-8:30 p.m. Choreography
Oct. 10 - IMEA Auditions at PORTA high school
Oct. 17 - 6:30-8:30 p.m. Choreography
Oct. 24 - 6:30-8:30 p.m. Choreography
Oct. 24- Sign-up to help with Rocky Horror
Oct. 27 - Assemble "Rocky" kits
Oct. 27,28,29- Rocky Horror Picture Show
Oct. 31 - Choreography
Nov. 5 - IMEA Concert for students chosen for District Choir
This group will rehearse with their guest conductor and prepare a Festival Concert with our District Band and Orchestra and perform at WIU in Macomb on Saturday, November 5, 2011. The senior high concert is at 4:30 pm. Admission is $3 for adults and $2 for children. We encourage parents to come and share in this honor with your child. Campus_map_with_directions_2011
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The students begin rehearsal at 8:15 a.m. and transportation has been arranged for them in the morning. In the evening, they go home with their families. If you intend to take any other students home besides your own, they need to have written permission from_their own parents. Please let us know! The schedule is as follows:
6:00 am Bus transportation provided. – Meet at SHG, depart for WIU
8:05 am Arrive at WIU. Choral rehearsal will be in COFAC Recital Hall from 8:15 -12:00 pm
12:00-1:30 LUNCH BREAK: Lunch on your own in the food court of University Union.
1:30-3:45 Rehearsal
4:30 Senior High Concert in Western Hall. IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE CONCERT, GATHER AT THE CHORAL BLEACHERS FOR A GROUP PICTURE! BRING A CAMERA!
6:00 End of concert, travel back to Springfield with parents
7:45 Estimated time of arrival in Springfield Emergency phone numbers: Mr. Bauser, 414-8905 and Mrs. Danner, 652-3997
Choral students need music, pencils, black folder, water bottle, choir robe, stole, dress clothes for concert (Casual clothes are fine for rehearsal.), money for meals, souvenirs, etc. Please call if you have questions.
ALL-STATE SELECTEES ARE NOTIFIED BETWEEN DEC. 1 AND 15
YOU MUST GO TO DISTRICT TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR ALL-STATE!!!
Nov. 7 - 6:30-8:30 p.m. Choreography
Nov. 13 - 6:00-7:00ish, Premiere and Encore girls - Express Yourself and Santa Baby
7:00-8:00ish, Encore - Big City Sound
Nov. 14 - Rehearsal at Hoagland 6:00:-8:00
Nov. 15 - Dress Rehearsal at Hoogland 6:00-8:00
Nov. 16 - Dessert and Dazzle at Hoogland 5:30 Call, On stage, dressed and ready
Nov. 17 - WICS Christmas taping, 11:30 a.m.
Nov. 17 - Preview Night - 7:00 call
Nov. 21 - Festival of Trees 5:00-6:00
Nov. 29-Dec. 17 - Possible performances day/night
Dec. 6 - afterschool rehearsal
Dec. 8, - Rehearsal, SHG, 6-8 pm
Dec. 10 - Piper Glen, 6:30-7:00, be there by 6:15
Dec. 11 - 1:00 Rehearsal, 5:00 Christmas Show
Dec. 12 - Christmas Tour, be in choral room, dressed and ready at 7:45 am.
Dec. 14 - Convent - 11:15 a.m.
Dec. 14 - Mrs. Heckman's house, 7:15 pm
Dec. 15 - 8:00 performance for Law Enforcement at Fritz's Wagon Wheel. Be at school at 7:45 am.
Second Semester:
Jan. 5-7; Theatre Festival
Jan. 9-13 Musical Auditions
Jan. 25-28; IMEA All-State
FEBRUARY 17 - ALL DRY-CLEANED ROBES FROM DISTRICT AND ALL-STATE IMEA MUST BE RETURNED.
March 3 - IHSA Solo/Ensemble Contest, Information
March 22-25 - Spring Musical
May 7 - Rehearsal, 6:00-8:00
May 8 - Spring Choral Show 7:00 Show, 5:30 Call
May 18 - Graduation Music Practice, SHG, after UIS practice
May 20 - Graduation
ENCORE CLASS DESCRIPTION AND POLICIES
1. What We Do
A. Skills: vocal, performance, dance, musical, motivational, communication, original composition, music computer technology, musical arrangements
B. Concepts: theory, history, physiology, acoustics, sight reading, technique
C. Required attendance included, but not limited to:
Rehearsals during, before and after school and weekends, shows and practices, IMEA auditions, Preview Night, District IMEA, All-State IMEA, Dessert and Dazzle, Christmas Choral Show, IHSA Solo/Ensemble Contest, Spring Choral Show, Musical, Grade School Tours, Outside Shows
II. Grading Policies
A. Vocal Ensemble is a full credit course and has an academic, as well as performance basis.
The grade is computed as follows:
50% Daily grade (class preparation, attitude, homework)
50% Outside practices, performances and dress rehearsals
B. Absence Policy: All absences affect the daily grade. All makeup work is due the day after the student’s return to school. Unexcused absences are given a failing grade. Work is not an excused absence. Participation in outside musicals and productions is not an excused absence. Excused absences are not granted for mandatory performances
III. Teacher Availability
Please follow the chain-of-command: Student/Teacher, then Parent/Teacher, then Parent/Teacher/Principal.
A. To students: by mutual appointment.
B. To parents: by mutual appointment. (787-1595, ext. 121)
C. Emergencies: please call and leave a message at school (787-1595, ext. 121).
IV. Other Policies
A. No food or gum in the Theater or Choral Room.
B. Eligibility and disciplinary absence: all SHG policies apply to Encore.
C. Classes with a substitute: officers will run the class according to directives. If, for any reason, the teacher is not present, warm-ups and prayer will be done as usual. After prayer, the officers will notify the Main Office that a teacher is needed.
D. Drug, alcohol, tobacco policy: the SHG policies apply to Encore.
E. Encore is an ambassador group of SHG, and therefore, sets high standards of behavior and performance in the school and the community.
F. Students need to contribute to the common good in all areas…including technology. Students are expected to act in a responsible, ethical and legal manner (see the handbook).
ENCORE MEMBERS AGREEMENT
Congratulations on being selected as a 2011-2012 Encore Singer! With the privilege of being chosen
for Encore, comes certain responsibilities and commitments. All Encore performers must adhere to the following guidelines:
- Academic eligibility will be applied to all Encore performers. Students must stay out of grade trouble to have the blessings of their teachers for absences during the school day due to performances.
- Performance schedules and rehearsals will be given as soon as dates are set. School show dates are in the student planner. Other engagements will be posted at school and on the website. Usually, our shows are scheduled in the evenings, between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m., and they can be any day or night of the week. Encore is the ambassador group for SHG. It is the student’s responsibility to be where they are supposed to be, wearing what they are supposed to wear. Failure to act in a mature, responsible manner will result in reviewing the standing of the student in the group.
- All Encore students are responsible for their costumes. Students should take good care of their shoes and costumes. They are not to be left scattered in the music department. At certain times, they should be laundered or dry-cleaned.
- Attitude and cooperation are of utmost importance to the success of our group. Therefore, the director shall reserve the right to use any discipline plan that is in the SHG handbook. If a member has disrupted rehearsals or performances or the effectiveness of the director, they will be given a formal warning in writing. A second warning will result in a conference with parents. A third infraction will result in dismissal from the class. Tardies to class will be treated in the same manner as all tardies in school.
- Any Encore performer who is caught smoking, consuming alcoholic beverages, using illegal drugs or is currently being prosecuted by the law, (except for minor traffic violations) will be dismissed from the group immediately.
VOCAL (ENCORE) ENSEMBLE
CREDIT: (4.A grading) GRADE 10-12 (women)
GRADE 9-12 (men)
This select group of vocalists will further develop, at the accelerated and/or college level, the technical, musical and performance skills learned in Mixed Chorus and Premiere. They represent SHG as a show choir and also study a wide variety of advanced choral literature. They continue the study of music theory and history, and refine their sight reading and aural skills. All Vocal Ensemble students perform in Preview, the Christmas and Spring Shows, IMEA auditions and at the IHSA Contests. This group also performs frequently throughout the year at civic and community events. Scheduled performances and practices are mandatory for all members and contribute to the course grade. Students are required to participate in the Spring Musical. Freshmen men with sufficient choral experience may be eligible for Vocal Ensemble, depending on their audition/interview with the director. Enrollment in Vocal Ensemble is for the full year.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Demonstrate proper vocal technique.
A. Know and use proper posture.
B. Know and use proper breathing techniques.
C. Produce proper intonation.
D. Know and use proper diction.
E. Know and use rehearsal etiquette.
2. Possess written and performing knowledge of basic music symbols.
A. Sight read at an advanced level.
B. Understand all musical language on written music.
3. Perform literature from various periods.
A. Apply knowledge from Mixed Chorus, Premiere or private lessons to musical
literature.
B. Apply knowledge for expression of rhythms and ornamentations.
4. Meet performance expectations.
A. Represent SHG as a special ambassador group for public relations purposes.
B. Perform with expression, good technique, good balance, blend, etiquette, and form.
5. Perform music with Catholic dimension
- Participate in school masses and prayer services as performers
- Study and perform seasonal liturgical music.
- Use liturgical music as daily opening class prayer.
VOCAL (ENCORE) ENSEMBLE HONORS
CREDIT: 1(5.A grading) GRADE 10-12
PREREQUISITES: Minimum grade of A- in previous year of Choral group; Consultation with director, ability to read and learn college level music independently.
REQUIREMENTS: Extra-curricular time for practices and performances. This course is designed for Vocal Ensemble students who wish to study Music History and Theory at an honors level and develop their abilities as soloists and performers. In addition to the regular Vocal Ensemble work, students must audition for the IMEA District Chorus. After independent study, students must pass a comprehensive test in music theory or music history. Students will prepare and present a research paper on an assigned topic in Musicology. Private voice lessons or an extensive piano background is recommended for students in the honors program. Honors students must enroll for the full year of class.
COURSE FEE (Music and materials)
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. Demonstrate proper vocal technique.
A. Know and use proper posture.
B. Know and use proper breathing techniques.
C. Produce proper intonation.
D. Know and use proper diction
E. Know and use rehearsal etiquette.
2. Possess written and performing knowledge of music symbols.
A. Sight read, explain dynamics, explain durations of notes and rests.
B. Understand and explain form.
3. Perform literature from various periods.
A. Be competent in Madrigals, Hymnody, German Lieder, Swing, Basic Octavo literature.
B. Be able to prepare literature in a reasonable amount of time.
4. Meet performance expectations.
A. Know and use performance etiquette, balance, blend, intonation, phrasing and expression.
B. Be available to participate in extra-curricular practices and performances.
5. Develop ability as soloists.
A. Audition for the IMEA Ditrict Chorus.
B. Participate in the IHSA Solo/Ensemble Contest.
6. Possess written ability in musicology.
A. Pass a comprehensive test in music theory and history.
B. Present a research paper on an assigned topic.
7. Perform music with a Catholic dimension.
Participate in school masses and prayer services as performers.
- Study and perform sacred music of all genres.
- Use liturgical music as daily class prayer.
