All City Chorus
Mr. Geyer is excited to be directing the All-City Chorus again with Ms. Toulios this year. All-City Chorus is a select chorus combining fifth grade singers from all six elementary schools in Westfield Public Schools. All fifth grade students at Franklin will audition in January and February. Once chosen, these students will attend weekly morning rehearsals starting at the end of March until the All-City concert which is the first Wednesday of June.
Being selected for All-City is an honor and a reflection of a student's dedication, progress, and enjoyment in creating beautiful music.
ALL CITY FAQ’s
Do I have to audition? Yes
What if I don’t want to do All City Chorus? This is an honor and a great opportunity. You will tell me the day of your audition if you want to do it. Those saying “yes” will have priority over “maybe’s”
How many students are selected from Franklin to be in All City Chorus? 22ish
Who are the All City Chorus directors? Mr. Geyer and Ms. Toulios
Where are the rehearsals? Franklin and McKinley
When are the rehearsals? Each All City ensemble rehearses before school.
Can I be in both All City Band/Orchestra and Chorus? Yes. In fact, you can do all three!
When are the auditions? Auditions will take 3-5 minutes and will be on Wednesdays from 1:45-3:00 throughout January and February
Where are the auditions? In the Music Room
What do I have to sing for the audition? (See back of paper)
Do Glee Club members automatically get in? No. A lot of times several Glee Club members do not make it into All City Chorus.
When do we find out who made it in? Around the end of February
Audition Info
This is what your audition will consist of…
If chosen, would you want to participate?
Yes No Maybe
Range: How high and low you can sing.
Pitch Memory (4 notes)
Pitch Memory (4 notes)
Harmony: Sing in harmony with Mr. Geyer
Solo Song: “Sim Shalom” (Intonation, Tone Quality, Breath Control)
Overall Presentation (Projection, Confidence, Poise)
Sim Shalom
Avinu, avinu sim shalom
Avinu, avinu sim shalom
Avinu, avinu sim shalom
Avinu, avinu sim shalom
REHEARSAL DATES
Tuesday, March 26 – Franklin
Thursday, April 11 – McKinley
Tuesday, April 16 – Franklin
Tuesday, April 23 – Franklin
Tuesday, April 30 – Franklin
Thursday, May 9 – McKinley
Thursday, May 16 – McKinley
Thursday, May 23 – McKinley
Thursday, May 30 – Franklin
Tuesday, June 4 – Westfield High School
CONGRATULATORY LETTER & STUDENT ACTIVITY FEE
The Google Permission Form is DUE to your school music teacher by March 6, 2023.
The Student Activity Fee form (under All City Forms) is DUE on March 20, 2023 to the
WESTFIELD BOARD OF EDUCATION.
This can be paid either through check or online at http://www.myschoolbucks.com/
All City Forms
Below are the All City forms and letters. These will be distributed by your school's general music teacher to all members of each ensemble. Please feel free to download and print any of these if you lose one or more of them.
Practice Recordings & Videos
Want to get ahead and practice your music at home? Missed a rehearsal and need to catch up? Here are some recordings & videos of our pieces to help you.
*Please practice with the recordings for your voice part.