All-State Chorus 2013
2013 WV All-State Conference Info
2013 WV All-State Chorus Schedule
Thursday
10:30 -12:00 All-State Chorus Registration at CHARLESTON CIVIC CENTER.
DIRECTORS: You must be registered for the conference before you can register your students for the chorus.
All Rehearsals are at the CHARLESTON CIVIC CENTER in WestHall I
12:00 -12:10 Check-in with Region Chair in Little Theatre
12:15 -12:45 Honor Concert -Attendance required.
12:45 -1:15 Move to 1st rehearsal -West Hall I
1:15 -4:00 Rehearsal
4:00 -6:00 Dinner
6:00 -6:15 Check-in with Regional Chair
6:15 -9:00 Rehearsal-West Hall I
Friday
8:20 -8:30 Check-in with Regional Chair
8:30 -10:50 Rehearsal -West Hall I
11:00 -11:30 Honor Concert -Attendance Required
11:30 -1:30 Lunch
1:30-1 :45 Check in with Regional Chair
1:45 -4:30 Rehearsal -West Hall I
4:30 -6:30 Dinner
6:30 -6:45 Check-in with Regional Chair
6:45 -9:00 Rehearsal -West Hall I
Saturday
TBA Check-in for Dress Rehearsal
TBA Dress Rehearsal
4:00 Chorus Concert begins II
All rehearsals are mandatory events.
Exceptions are made for performers at honor events.
They will need to check-out with their Regional Chair or
the All-State Chorus Chairperson.
Rehearsal Etiquette
• Rehearsals will begin promptly at the given time. Students should check in with their Regional Chairperson 10
minutes prior to each rehearsal.
• All rehearsal are mandatory events. Exceptions are for performers at honor events. The will need to check out with
their Regional Chair on the All-State Chorus Chair.
• Students must have their scores and a pencil at every rehearsal. Photocopied scores are not permitted. All measures
are to be numbered prior to the first rehearsal.
• Students are encouraged to bring a water bottle to rehearsals. NO gum, food, or other beverages will be allowed.
• Students are expected to come to rehearsals ready to focus on the music. Distracting and disruptive behavior will
not be tolerated.
• Cell phones and other electronic devices should be TURNED OFF during rehearsals.
• Students who cannot abide by these guidelines will jeopardize their participation in the All-State Chorus.
Concert Attire
All Singers will wear traditional choir robes or cassock surplice.
Men
Dark dress pants
White dress shirt
Dark dress shoes and socks
No jeans, athletic shoes, boots
Women
Dress or skirt and blouse, not to hang below the robe.
Dark dress shoes, preferably closed-toe
No dark or bright colored hose or tights
Conservative hair, make-up, and jewelry.
THOSE NOT IN PROPER ATTIRE WILL NOT PERFORM.
ALL- State Chorus Audition Info
The WV All-State Chorus is made up of West Virginia's best high school vocalist. Students audition for the opportunity to perform in this prestigious ensemble made up of around 200 of the states finest. Once accepted the participants will travel to Charleston, WV for 3 days of rehearsals and concerts, ending in a combined concert with the WV All-State Band and Orchestra.
In order for you to be a representative of Saint Marys High School in this ensemble you must be a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior member of the SMHS Vocal Ensemble.
We will hold SMHS auditions to select which students will go on to audition for the All-State Chorus before Christmas Break. Those members wanting to audition need to email Mr. Norton at smhsmdmusic@gmail.com with your name and voice part you wish to audition for. Available Voices are Sop1, Sop2, Alto1, Alto2, Tenor2, and Bass1. Once you have submitted your email stating your interest Mr. Norton will send you a rehearsal schedule to prepare for the H.S. audition.
Please do not audition If you are not available for the following dates.
SMHS Audition -
Glennville State College A.S. Chorus Clinic - Friday, January 11th 2013
A.S. Chorus Auditions - Tuesday, February 12th 2013
All-State Conference - Thursday, February 28th - Saturday, march 2nd 2013