Senior District Auditions 2015-16 Information and Registration (optional) We are delighted that you have expressed an interest in Senior District Music Auditions. Each year Georgetown students audition for the Massachusetts Northeastern Senior District Band, Chorus, Orchestra and Jazz Band. This is a wonderful experience for motivated musicians regardless of the outcome. The audition process itself makes you a better musician! If you are selected for any of these groups, you will have the honor of performing with very talented students under wonderful directors. Before you commit to this audition, please read the important details listed below. If you would like to audition, please return this form and a check for $13.00 made out to Georgetown Music Parents by Friday, September 25, 2015. New this year: Register online! Directions are at the bottom of this form. You will find required audition selections at www.northeasterndistrict.org/senior.html Sincerely, Mr. Anthony Messina Mrs. Laura Laflamme Mr. Graham Terry Email: anthony.messina@georgetownschools.net Email: laura.laflamme@georgetownschools.net Email: terryg@georgetown.k12.ma.us Important things to keep in mind: All instrumental students auditioning should be taking private lessons, as the audition music is challenging. All choral students would benefit from private lessons, but will have opportunities to work with Mrs. Laflamme and Mr. Terry as needed; the audition piece is the same for all vocal parts Audition Date: Saturday, November 14, 2015 @ North Andover HS (time TBA) Audition Fees: $13.00 per student, paid by student (checks to Georgetown Music Parents) Audition Requirements: Please refer to www.northeasterndistrict.org/senior.html to find detailed requirements for your instrument/vocal part. Senior District auditions include sight-reading. All students must prepare the selection listed on the website; instrumentalists must play scales and sight read as well. Instrumentalists must purchase their own music through their private teacher or Mr. Messina. Please remind your private teacher that you must use an original copy of music and it must be the correct edition. Our school owns the choral audition selection. Rehearsals: Concert: If selected, you must be available January 6, 8 and 9, 2016 If selected, you will perform on Saturday afternoon, January 9, 2016 TO REGISTER ONLINE GO TO: http://goo.gl/forms/OY8QiqN28k by Friday, September 25, 2015 OR Complete the following form and return to your music teacher by Sept. 25, 2015. REMEMBER to send in your check for $10 written to the Georgetown Music Parents! Senior District Auditions 2015-16 REGISTRATION FORM PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM AND $13.00 ( or register ONLINE at http://goo.gl/forms/OY8QiqN28k ) by Friday, September 25, 2015. Checks should be written to Georgetown Music Parents _____________________________________ Student’s Name _____________________________________ Email most used (print neatly) _____ _______ Grade Height (chorus students) ____________________ Phone Number I am interested in auditioning for (please check one): _______Mixed Chorus (S A T B) _______Concert Band _______Orchestra _______Jazz Band Preferred Vocal Part: _________________________ Instrument: _________________________ Instrument: _________________________ Instrument: _________________________ _______Check here if you need a copy of the audition piece (Music for practice will be made available however individual students must purchase originals for the audition) _______Check here if you have a copy of the music or will purchase one ALL MUSIC MUST BE ORIGINAL COPIES *Chorus Students: Please note that we are allowed to bring 20 students, but only 6 per voice part. CHORUS STUDENTS: Please see Mr. Terry or Mrs. Laflamme for rehearsal opportunities ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PERMISSION SLIP My Son/Daughter _____________________________ has my permission to go on this field trip Teacher/Staff: Mr. Messina/Mrs. Laflamme/Mr. Terry Date: Saturday, November 14, 2015 Time: TBD To: Sr. District Festival Auditions at North Andover High School, North Andover, MA Type of Transportation: Car – Mrs. Laflamme and parent chaperones, students are not allowed to transport themselves _______________________________________ Signature of parent/guardian ________ Date ____________________________________ Parent (Cell Phone preferably