Dear 4th and 5th Grade Parents,
In the spring, all elementary schools in OC participate in Oconee County Honor Chorus. Each school sends 26 students to join together in a mass chorus to rehearse and perform several high-level chorus pieces. As it has been in the past, this group will be auditioned. Students will be asked to sing “Happy Birthday” and complete a couple of vocal exercises for their audition. Please note that this is a completely different group than Chorus Club, and ANY 4th or 5th graders may audition. Upon selection, the cost to participate in Honor Chorus is $30-35 per student (to be announced when I receive the official amount), and this cost includes t-shirt, music, facilities, director and accompanist for the honor chorus event, and a snack on the day of the rehearsal/concert. When selected, our 26 students will be rehearsing in the RBES music room on Fridays* in February and the first Friday in March until 4:00 PM. *This is a change in rehearsal day from the form that some students brought home yesterday*
A quick version of the information is below. I hope to see many students audition for this great opportunity!
Who? ANY 4th or 5th Grader
When to Audition? Week of December 4th. Before school (7:20-7:45), right after school, or after music class on color group day
What? Sing “Happy Birthday” and a couple of vocal exercises
Cost? $30-35 per student, TBA
Rehearsal Time: FRIDAYS beginning Feb. 2nd, 2:30-4:00 PM
