Saturday, February 18th, 2017
Gregory Middle School
2621 Springdale Circle
Naperville, IL 60564
Gregory Middle School
2621 Springdale Circle
Naperville, IL 60564
Who Can Join?
All choir students are invited to participate in the Illinois Grade School Music Association Solo and Ensemble Contest. There are 50 spots open for students and slots will be filled on a first-come, first-served, basis.
The Solo & Ensemble Festival is a wonderful opportunity for students to learn new music, perform with a piano accompanist and/or a small ensemble, and receive comments from a professional. The musical growth derived from participating in this event is unbelievable! Each participant will receive written comments from the judge and a Division I, II, or III rating. Students compete against a standard, not against other students.
Registration and payment due by Friday, November 20th
The Solo & Ensemble Festival is a wonderful opportunity for students to learn new music, perform with a piano accompanist and/or a small ensemble, and receive comments from a professional. The musical growth derived from participating in this event is unbelievable! Each participant will receive written comments from the judge and a Division I, II, or III rating. Students compete against a standard, not against other students.
Registration and payment due by Friday, November 20th
Cost
SOLO PARTICIPATION
Each student MUST meet with Mr. Haeger to select appropriate music for either the solo or ensemble. Music selection times will be posted in the chorus room throughout November and December. Students must pay a $9.00 registration fee to perform a solo. If you are paying by check, please write the check out to Granger Middle School and put your child's name and solo and ensemble in the memo line. If you are paying by cash, please put the money in an envelope with your child's name and solo and ensemble on it envelope.
All solos must be performed with piano accompaniment. If needed, professional accompanists will be available for a $30.00 fee. The $30.00 fee should be paid directly to the accompanist at the first piano rehearsal. This will include two rehearsals with the accompanist, as well as the performance on February 20. More information will follow for students expressing a need for this service.
ENSEMBLE PARTICIPATION
7th and 8th grade students may choose to organize a small ensemble. These require additional practice and rehearsal time because they are a team effort. This is a great way to learn how to work with others and have fun making music with friends. Ensemble participation requires a $5.00 registration fee per student for each ensemble in which they perform. Please select a member of the group that will collect the registration fees for the ensemble and turn them in together at one time.
Help Sessions
Students who do not take private lessons must attend at least two help sessions in preparation for the contest. Help sessions with Mr. Haeger will be available after school beginning in January. Sign-up sheets will be posted in the chorus room. Any student who does not complete help sessions or displays a lack of preparation may be ineligible for contest participation. Refunds for these students will not be available.
Click on the following link for vocal coaching/help session dates:
Students who do not take private lessons must attend at least two help sessions in preparation for the contest. Help sessions with Mr. Haeger will be available after school beginning in January. Sign-up sheets will be posted in the chorus room. Any student who does not complete help sessions or displays a lack of preparation may be ineligible for contest participation. Refunds for these students will not be available.
Click on the following link for vocal coaching/help session dates: