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25th Anniversary Festival Group Rehearsals and Clinics

25th Anniversary, Events | Comments (0) | Pam Van Londen | July 1, 2009 |

Welcome to the Festival!

Take a look at the fun singers and staff are having at the daily clinics. Click each to see more photos.

Thomas and Watts work out the details. More clapping instructions Thomas teaches choir to clap Andre Thomas and the choir

Requirements for the clinics and rehearsals

HVCC Singers must:

  • Release form.
  • Wear informal uniforms.
    • No flip flops or hats are allowed.
  • Arrive at 8:45am and be in their seats ready to sing no later than 8:55am.
  • Bring a water bottle.
  • Bring a protein snack and sack lunch.
  • Leave phones at home (or keep them OFF).
    • No texting or calling will be tolerated during rehearsals.

Risk being greatly embarrassed if you do not comply with these rules.

Parents must:

  • Refrain from taking photos, talking, and using cellphones during rehearsals.
  • Small or fussy children are not welcome at rehearsals.

Parking

Parking at LaSells Stewart Center before 5:00pm is NOT FREE. Parking fees are $5 per day. A parking citation is at least $15!

Please walk, carpool, take the bus, or bike if you are able.

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

  • 9:00am-12:30pm Morning rehearsal in the Austin Auditorium in LaSells Stewart Center with all choirs.
    • Be ready to sing at 8:55am.
  • 12:30pm Lunch on own
  • 1:30pm Visiting choirs are with Ambassadors.
  • 7:15pm-9:00pm Swimming at Otter Beach at the Osborn Aquatic Center for swimming and games (all singers and chaperones)
  • 8:00pm-10:00pm Director’s Reception hosted by Heart of the Valley Children’s Choir organization for all directors/spouses, accompanists & VIP’s at the, CH2M Hill Alumni Center.
    • Invitations were sent via regular post.

Thursday, July 2, 2009

  • 9:00am-12:30pm Morning rehearsal in the Austin Auditorium with all choirs
    • Be ready to sing at 8:55am.
  • 12:30pm Lunch on own
    • Singers cannot leave the LaSells Stewart Center area without written permission from parents/chaperones.
    • There is little time to leave anyway, as you must be ready to sing by 1:55pm.
  • 2:00pm-4:00pm HVCC SATB Rehearsal with Dr. André Thomas in the Construction & Engineering Hall
    • Be ready to sing at 1:55pm.
    • Visiting choirs will travel to the coast.
  • 8:00pm (7:30 call time) to 9:30pm Sharing our Songs concert at First United Methodist Church featuring all Individual Choirs.
    • Cookie reception afterwards

Friday, July 3

  • 10:30am to 1:00pm Final group rehearsal with orchestra at LaSells Stewart Center.
    • Be ready to sing at 10:25am.
    • Bring formal uniform items in a garment bag labeled with your nhame. Leave bags at rehearsal in the designated closet.
      • Chamber will wear black.
      • Festival will wear red.
  • 1:00pm to 5:00pm Rest.
    • The evening activities will be long; so rest
  • 5:00pm to 6:30pm Gala Banquet at CH2M Hill Alumni Center
    • Wear dressy attire; not your formal or informal uniforms.
    • This banquet is for singers and chaperones only.
      • Charperones can check with Mary Santelmann for details about paying for their meal.
  • 6:30pm Dress for concert at LaSells Stewart Center.
  • 7:30pm to 10:00pm Gala Finale Concert at LaSells Stewart Center.

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