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.
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.



