York County Junior Honors Choir
50 North George Street
York, PA 17401
www.theYCHC.org
Donna A. Knott, Director
tdknott@comcast.net
764-3895
Donna
May
2013
Please do not throw any of this information away over the summer and pencil the dates on your calendars now.
Dear Junior Honors Choir Candidate and PARENT(S)/GUARDIAN(S),
Congratulations! Your music teacher has recommended you as a CANDIDATE for the York County Junior Honors Choir 12th Season. This
recommendation signifies that you exhibit an excellent ability to match pitches and to maintain good intonation. In addition, you possess a
fundamental ability to read and follow written music and most importantly, you show a willingness to work hard and cooperate with others. It is
important that you realize not all candidates will be selected for this choir this year; however, they may reaudition the
following season. You and a parent/guardian will be expected to attend a mandatory meeting on Sunday, October 6 2:00 –
5:00 PM. A successful audition on November 2 and January 4 is required.
This select group is open to good singers in rising grades 7 – 9 (home schooled students must be age 12). Our concert program will include
ethnic, classical, sacred, a cappella, spirituals, vocal jazz, as well as show and pop music with minimal choreography. Our goal is to present a
polished, professional performance that will engage AND educate our audience.
Most rehearsals/auditions/meetings will take place at Zion United Methodist Church in West York at 1030 Carlisle Road, York 17404. You will
be expected to learn the music on your own with the aid of a rehearsal CD and music. The financial obligation for this opportunity will be $170
(paid in 2 installments: June $25, November $145). The tuition includes your performance outfit, t-shirt, instruction, music and rehearsal CD, a
professional recording of the final concert and professional group photo. Everything will be yours at the end of the season. If for any reason you
cannot meet the financial obligations, please see our website www.theYCHC.org. Click on “Forms” and select “Honors Choirs Scholarship
Request Form” to complete the necessary paperwork. No one will be turned away because of financial challenges.
Your choral director has given you a packet including: this letter of invitation, the TENTATIVE season schedule and registration form.
The deadline to return the deposit and registration form is Monday, June 17, 2013. Mail the registration form and $25 non-refundable
CHECK/MONEY ORDER (payable to: York County Honors Choirs) to: York County Honors Choirs, 50 N. George St., York, PA 17401.
This non-refundable deposit will cover the cost of music and a rehearsal CD for the first audition in November 2013.
A mandatory parent/guardian and student meeting will take place on Sunday, October 6, 2013, 2:00 – 5:00 PM at Zion UMC, 1030 Carlisle
Road, York 17404. The focus of the meeting will be to answer your questions regarding the organization and prepare your child for their first
Junior Honors Choir audition. You will be asked to make a firm commitment to the audition process the following day. The schedule will be
discussed, absentee policy explained, financial payments and/or needs addressed, and the overall mission of the choir will be shared. You will
hear from past choir members and parents, meet Mrs. Donna Knott, Director, as well as the Junior Honors Choir staff. Other parents from your
school district will be seated with you during this meeting. Students will receive an audition packet at this meeting. It will contain 5-8 pieces of
music and a rehearsal CD. The students will learn the music on their own in preparation for their November 2 audition.
Please study the attached tentative schedule carefully. You should receive a solidified schedule via e-mail by September 3, 2013. Students will
be expected to be present for all rehearsals and performances. If your youth needs to miss more than three please reconsider your participation in
the Junior Honors Choir. If there is a conflict with your school’s calendar (music, sports, musicals, etc.), you will be excused from Honors
Choir; however, this will count toward the three absences. You will be expected to arrange your work and family schedule (vacations, etc.) so
that you can be a dependable, consistent member of the Junior Honors Choir.
Communication with you and your youth will be through email. Because of the volume of students involved in the audition process, as well as
the fact that they come from all the public and private school districts across York County, email is the fastest and clearest form of
communication. You will receive an email of confirmation after the June 17 deadline that your paperwork and deposit were received in our
office. (The office will be closed the month of July.)
I hope you will be interested in the York County Junior Honors Choir! Again, congratulations on your nomination! I look forward to meeting
you on October 6, 2013.
Sincerely,
Donna Knott, Director
York County Junior Honors Choir
tdknott@comcast.net
717-764-3895
Recommending Choral Director’s SIGNATURE: __________________________________
Student’s Grade Fall 2013 ~ 7th
Voice Part: (Teacher please circle one)
Soprano
Alto
Male
York County Junior Honors Choir
50 North George Street
York, PA 17401
www.theYCHC.org
Mrs. Donna A. Knott, Director
717-764-3895
tdknott@comcast.net
NEW RISING 7TH GRADE CANDIDATE
REGISTRATION FORM
Must be received by MONDAY, JUNE 17, 2013
Students Mail To: York County Honors Choirs, 50 N. George St., York, PA 17401
BLACK or BLUE INK ONLY , and please print.
Please submit a complete form with ALL information for each candidate.
Student’s Name________________________________________
Nickname _____________________________________
Mother/Guardian Name______________________________________
E-mail address__________________________________ ADULT address only. Print CLEARLY (Z vs. S vs. 2, L vs. 1, o vs. 0)
Address________________________________________ City ____________________ State _____ Zip __________
Home Phone_________________ Cell Phone _________________ Work Phone________________
Father/Guardian Name______________________________________
E-mail address__________________________________ ADULT address only. Print CLEARLY (Z vs. S vs. 2, L vs. 1, o vs. 0)
Address________________________________________ City ____________________ State _____ Zip __________
Home Phone_________________ Cell Phone _________________ Work Phone________________
(Please include both addresses if not living in the same household.)
Complete School Name (NOT DISTRICT name) ____________________________________________________
School District _______________________________________________
Did you participate in the York County ELEMENTARY Choral Festival? _________
By my signature below, I give permission for the singer listed above to be photographed as part of the choir for publicity
purposes, which may include their photo and/or name being published on the choir's website, publications, and news releases.
Student Applicant’s Signature ___________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature _________________________________________________
* If the above singer’s photo is not permitted to be used for publicity, you understand that it will be his/her
responsibility to step out of any photos.
$25 check/Money Order: Payable to: York County Honors Choirs
Non-refundable, but does go towards the total cost of tuition
I understand that this deposit is non-refundable. Parent/Guardian Signature ________________________________________
Check # _________
Amount $_________