Department of Music
Saint Agnes AcademyTriple
Trio
2006-2007
Dear Parents,
Your daughter has signed up to audition for Saint Agnes’
elite chamber vocal ensemble, the Triple Trio. Throughout the
course of the year, the “Trio” learns and performs variety of
musical works, in a variety of styles, languages, costumes, and
settings.
Membership in the Trio is a great honour, which includes
a great deal of responsibility. The following is meant to further
inform you of what involvement in the Triple Trio means for
your daughter and for your family.
Requirements for Membership
I.
The Audition
The audition for Triple Trio will be held Tuesday, April 14 at
4:00pm in the SAA Choir Room, and will conclude when a
decision has been reached. This audition is “closed”: no
observers will be allowed.
NOTE: Sight singing is not required for the audition.
II.
Academic Standing
This course is part of the SAA curriculum. No student may
participate in any extra-curricular activity if she has failed 2
subjects. Because of the extensive travel involved in being a
member of the Trio, every member is expected to maintain, at
minimum, a C average
.
Membership in Chorus
All Trio members are required to be members of the Saint
Agnes/Strake Jesuit Mixed Chorus.
III.
IV.
Voice Lessons
Each member is required to take private voice lessons. It is
highly recommended that Trio members study voice at St.
Agnes Academy. There will be a minimum of two different
teachers at St. Agnes, and the girls may select either teacher.
Students may study with any other voice teacher in the Greater
Houston Community, if she wishes, but she will be accountable
for her hours.
Commitment
Membership in the Triple Trio means participation in ALL TRIO events
and performances! Based on the 2003-2004 school year, a typical schedule
looks as follows:
Summer:
Learning Trio Renaissance music
August-September:
Chorus Retreat
October:
2 weekends at the Texas Renaissance Festival [Fri-Sun.pm]
November:
1 weekend at the Texas Renaissance Festival
SAA Open House
December:
2 Messiah performances
3-5 private performances
January:
TPSMEA All State – San Antonio
SJ Open House
Spring Musical Rehearsals – daily 4-6pm [optional]
February:
Spring Musical Rehearsals – daily 4-6pm
March:
Spring Musical
April:
Choir Tour
Chorus Variety Show
Chorus Banquet
May:
Junior Ring Ceremony
Voice Recital
SAA Graduation
Obligations
1. Each individual member is responsible for the finances,
construction, and maintenance of her own Renaissance costume.
Detailed information will be given to the girls who are chosen. The
Triple Trio dress maker is Mrs. Donna Bell, and all Renaissance
dresses are made by her.
2. Each member is responsible for the finances of any Trio activity.
For example, the hotel cost for the Renaissance Festival was $55
per student, per weekend.
3. The Triple Trio is considered an academic course. Each new
member MUST be willing and able to change his course
registration, if necessary, to accommodate Trio.
4. Once accepted, a member MUST remain in the Trio for the
duration of the next school year. A member’s status may be reevaluated at the end of the year, at either her or the director’s
request.
5. The members are looked up to as examples of talent, dedication,
and leadership, as well as being public representatives of Saint
Agnes. Each member is expected to know and abide by the school
handbook.
6. Every member is REQUIRED to participate in EVERY Trio
performance. This may mean rescheduling of ACTs, SATs, family
vacations, etc. Each new member will be given a calendar of
performances scheduled for 2003-2004, but parents, please be
aware:
UNSCHEDULED PERFORMANCES DO HAPPEN!!!
I would be honoured, as an educator and as a musician, to be
given the opportunity to share in the musical growth and
development of your daughter. If your daughter is accepted,
please know that BOTH she and I will need your continued
support and encouragement. Be assured that, as parents, you
will have my support and assistance in any way that you feel
is necessary.
PLEASE TALK THIS DECISION THROUGH WITH
YOUR DAUGHTER! She will need your help and guidance
to learn to balance, in a healthy and creative way, study,
family obligations, rehearsals, performances – even
transportation!
If you are willing, please sign this contract, and give it to
your daughter. Her presence at the audition, with your
signature, means that, as a family, you are prepared to enter
the experience of the Saint Agnes Triple Trio.
If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact
me at school : 713-219-5427.
Sincerely,
Arthur W. Buckley
Music Department Chair
CONTRACT
As a member of the SAA Triple Trio I will:
1. Be a member of the SAA/SJ Mixed Chorus;
2. Maintain at least a C average;
3. Take private voice lessons;
4. Be responsible for the construction and maintenance
of my costumes;
5. Abide by the rules of the SAA handbook when in
public;
6. Memorize all music assigned to me;
7. Be present and prepared for all performances.
Student Signature
Date
I have read the contract, and my daughter has my permission
and support to be a member of the SAA Triple Trio.
Parent Signature
Date