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2015-2016 Children’s Choir Program

Registration Information Packet

Thank you for your interest in Summit Choral Society’s Children’s Choir Program. The CCP is

entering the 25th Anniversary Season of providing quality choral arts performances and classes

in the greater Akron community.

Please review the following:

1. Singer Information Form filled out completely.

2. Teacher Recommendation Letter completed by your choir/music teacher and brought

with you to the audition. If you do not have a choir/music program in your school you

are not required to bring this letter.

3. Student Letter as to why you would like to be a singer in Summit Choral Society’s

Children’s Choir Program.

4. Parent Letter stating why you would like to see your child in the Children’s Choir

Program and stating your commitment to support your child in the program.

5. Prepared Song from the list below:

Happy Birthday, Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star, or Row Your Boat

Excerpt from a school choir song or church hymn

Excerpt from a solo piece

Other

6. Audition Time and Place can be scheduled online at www.summitchoralsociety.org or

by calling the office to schedule an appointment at 330.434.SING (7464). You may

schedule your audition directly with the Children’s Choir Program Administrator by

contacting Shara Cocchiola during office hours.

7. Bring a bottle of water to all rehearsals for hydration.

8. Financial Aid/Scholarship Form, if applicable

Good luck and happy singing!

Shara Cocchiola

Director of Education and Community Programs

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Singer Information Form

NAME: ____________________________________________________________ DATE: _________________________

GRADE 2015-2016 _______ GENDER ___ M ___ F AGE_______ CURRENT SCHOOL: ______________________

ARE YOU IN CHOIR AT SCHOOL? Y or N DO YOU SING AT YOUR PLACE OF WORSHIP? Y or N

ARE YOU IN BAND OR ORCHESTRA? Y or N IF YES, HOW LONG? ________

DO YOU PLAY THE PIANO OR HAVE YOU TAKEN LESSONS? _________ IF YES, HOW LONG? ________

PRIVATE VOCAL OR INSTRUMENT LESSONS? Y or N IF YES, NAME OF TEACHER: _____________________________

DO YOU PLAN ON ATTENDING SOLO AND ENSEMBLE THIS YEAR? Y OR N

WHAT OTHER MAJOR ACTIVITIES ARE YOU INVOLVED IN? __________________________________________________

SHIRT SIZE: YOUTH SIZES - XS S M L ADULT SIZES - S M L XL XXL XXXL

PLEASE LIST FOOD ALLERGIES _________________________________________________________________________

PARENT OR GUARDIAN/S ____________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS ________________________________________ CITY _________________________ ZIP ________________

CELL #1 ____________________________ CELL #2 _________________________ HOME ________________________

NUMBER(S) FOR TEXT NOTIFICATIONS__________________________________________________________________

EMAIL #1 ________________________________________ EMAIL #2 ________________________________________

WERE YOU RECOMMENDED BY A CURRENT SINGER? IF SO, WHO? ___________________________________________

HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT SCS? ______________________________________________________________________

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Singer Signature Parent/Guardian Signature Date

Singer Promise: As a singer in Summit Choral Society’s Children’s Choir Program, I agree to make singing in my

school choir a priority while meeting the high expectations of being a Summit Choral Society singer. I pledge to

attend all rehearsals and performances, representing SCS positively in my musical endeavors and behavior.

I hereby grant permission for photographs, video, sound and/or written or verbal accounts of my child to be used in any media

outlet so chosen by Summit Choral Society. This consent shall be retroactive, in that any photograph, video, sound and/or

written or verbal account attained previously or in the future may be used by Summit Choral Society in any media outlet.

Summit Choral Society promises not to use any account of a child in a negative, false, or destructive fashion, By signing below I

agree to the above stated terms.

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2015-2016 Children’s Choir Program

Student letter

Why are you interested in singing with Summit Choral Society’s Children’s Choir Program?

Please include the following:

*Who or what inspires you to sing? *How long have you been in choir?

*Why do you like to sing? *Why do you want to be part of SCS?

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Thank you for your thoughtful letter.

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Teacher Recommendation Letter

Dear Teacher,

You have received this letter so you may write a recommendation for your student,

_______________________, to become a valued singer in Summit Choral Society’s Children’s

Choir Program. Please consider the following qualifications: attitude, punctuality, desire to

sing, ability to sing and read music, behavior, and parental support. Please place your letter

in a sealed envelope and give to your singer or parent.

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Thank you so much for your time and valuable insight.

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Parent Letter

Dear Parent,

Please let Summit Choral Society know why your child would be a dedicated singer in the

Children’s Choir Program and how you will support them in the choir.

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Thank you for your time and thoughtfulness.

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2015-2016 Children’s Choir Program

TUITION AND FEES

Beginning Singing

Registration Fee: $55 Annual Tuition: $350

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PAYMENT OPTIONS

Payment in Full

Payment by semester

Fall - $175 due on or before the first day of class

Spring - $175 drafted on January 24, 2016 with a qualifying credit card

Payment by month

Tuition due may be divided up into equal monthly payments September through May.

Payments will be drafted automatically from a qualified credit card on the 5th of each Month.

Each installment payment will include a $3 service fee. Depending on exact date of

registration, payments under this plan will be approximately $43 per month.

Annual SCS Red Accessory Rental Fee: $25

This fee pays for the upkeep, maintenance and cleaning of SCS Red Accessories.

What things are included in my tuition?

SCS T-shirt, pencil, music folder, sheet music, SCS singer pins and year bars, Saturday combo

rehearsal lunches, window cling, all classes and instruction, stage rehearsals, concerts, concert

receptions and free SCS students tickets to SCS Masterworks Chorale concerts!

Tuition and fees policy

Enrollment in SCS choirs are an annual commitment, regardless of payment format.

Registration fee and Red Accessory Fee are non-refundable under any circumstances. Tuition

is an annual commitment and is non-refundable. Certain exceptions apply as deemed

appropriate by the Executive Director. These exceptions are handled on a case by case basis.

Questions about this policy and exceptions can be obtained by calling the office.

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2015-2016 Children’s Choir Program

TUITION AND FEES

Intermediate Choir

Registration Fee: $75 Annual Tuition: $390

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PAYMENT OPTIONS

Payment in Full

Payment by semester

Fall - $195 due on or before the first day of class

Spring - $195 drafted on January 24, 2016 with a qualifying credit card

Payment by month

Tuition due may be divided up into equal monthly payments September through May.

Payments will be drafted automatically from a qualified credit card on the 5th of each Month.

Each installment payment will include a $3 service fee. Depending on exact date of

registration payments under this plan will be approximately $47 per month.

Annual SCS Red Accessory Rental Fee: $25

This fee pays for the upkeep, maintenance and cleaning of SCS Red Accessories.

What things are included in my tuition?

SCS T-shirt, pencil, music folder, sheet music, SCS singer pins and year bars, Saturday combo

rehearsal lunches, window cling, all classes and instruction, stage rehearsals, concerts, concert

receptions and free SCS student tickets to SCS Masterworks Chorale concerts!

Tuition and fees policy

Enrollment in SCS choirs are an annual commitment, regardless of payment format.

Registration fee and Red Accessory Fee are non-refundable under any circumstances. Tuition

is an annual commitment and is non-refundable, certain exceptions apply as deemed

appropriate by the Executive Director. These exceptions are handled on a case by case basis.

Questions about this policy and exceptions can be obtained by calling the office.

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2015-2016 Children’s Choir Program

TUITION AND FEES

Advanced Choir Registration Fee: $75 Annual Tuition: $390

Advanced Optional Extension Class - *Pre-requisite Musicianship 3

Annual Registration Fee: $80 Semester Registration Fee: $50

Fall Extension Choir: Boyz A Cappella Jazz Choir Solo Preparatory

_______Spring Semester Extension: Boyz A Cappella Jazz Choir Solo Preparatory_____

PAYMENT OPTIONS

Payment in Full

Payment by semester

Fall - $195 due on first day of class

Spring - $195 drafted on January 24, 2016 with a qualifying credit card

Payment by month

Tuition due may be divided up into equal monthly payments September through May.

Payments will be drafted automatically from a qualified credit card on the 5th of each Month.

Each installment payment will include a $3 service fee. Depending on exact date of

registration payments under this plan will be approximately $47 per month.__________ Annual SCS Red Accessory Rental Fee $25

This fee pays for the upkeep, maintenance and cleaning of SCS Red Accessories.

What things are included in my tuition?

SCS T-shirt, pencil, music folder, sheet music, SCS singer pins and year bars, Saturday combo rehearsal

lunches, window cling, all classes and instruction, stage rehearsals, concerts, concert receptions and

free SCS student tickets to SCS Masterworks Chorale concerts!

Tuition and fees policy

Enrollment in SCS choirs are an annual commitment, regardless of payment format. Registration fee

and Red Accessory Fee are non-refundable under any circumstances. Tuition is an annual

commitment and is non-refundable, certain exceptions apply as deemed appropriate by the Executive

Director. These exceptions are handled on a case by case basis. Questions about this policy and

exceptions can be obtained by calling the office.

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2015-2016 Children’s Choir Program

TUITION AND FEES

Performance Choir Registration Fee: $95 Annual Tuition: $450

Required Extension Class *No additional cost

Indicate Fall Semester Extension Choir: Boyz A Cappella Jazz Choir Solo Preparatory

Indicate Spring Semester Extension: Boyz A Cappella Jazz Choir Solo Preparatory

PAYMENT OPTIONS

Payment in Full

Payment by semester

Fall - $225 due on first day of class

Spring - $225 drafted on January 24, 2016 with a qualifying credit card

Payment by month Tuition due may be divided up into equal monthly payments September through May. Payments will be

drafted automatically from a qualified credit card on the 5th of each Month. Each installment payment

will include a $3 service fee. Depending on exact date of registration payments under this plan will be

____________________________approximately $53 per month._____________________________ Annual SCS Red Accessory Rental Fee $25

This fee pays for the upkeep, maintenance and cleaning of SCS Red Accessories.

What things are included in my tuition?

SCS T-shirt, pencil, music folder, sheet music, SCS singer pins and year bars, Saturday combo rehearsal

lunches, window cling, all classes and instruction, two Saturday retreats with lunch, stage rehearsals,

concerts, concert receptions and free SCS student tickets to SCS Masterworks Chorale concerts!

Tuition and fees policy

Enrollment in SCS choirs is an annual commitment, regardless of payment format. Registration fee and

Red Accessory Fee are non-refundable under any circumstances. Tuition is an annual commitment and is

non-refundable, certain exceptions apply as deemed appropriate by the Executive Director. These

exceptions are handled on a case by case basis. Questions about this policy and exceptions can be

obtained by calling the office.

*Optional Choral Arts Education Performance Endeavor Tour to Chicago June 20-23, 2016.

Cost TBA $750-$950

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CONCERT ATTIRE INFORMATION

All Singers

In order to keep the focus of the SCS concerts on the choral artistry of singing and not promote any

visual distractions, all singers are asked to adhere to the following performance attire guidelines on

the concert stage:

Uniform Requirements

All singers wear non-faded dress black slacks fitted at the waist with a black belt, black long-sleeved

button down oxford style collared shirt, black socks (young men), black knee high nylons or dress

black socks (young ladies), close-toe black flat shoes, Red SCS accessories – indicated below.

Hair Requirements

Young Ladies will wear their hair in an inverted ponytail centered in the middle of their head, in line

with their ears. If hair is too short, please pull back off face and secure with bobby pins. Bobby pins

and hair bands should match hair color. Young men preferred cut short and/or pulled back off of

face. Natural occurring hair colors on stage only - unnatural colors distract from the performance!

Jewelry

Young Ladies only may wear small diamond stud or pearl earrings. No facial jewelry please. Watches

covered by sleeves are allowed.

Make-up

Young Ladies may use make-up only to accent and highlight natural features. Nails should be natural

and unpainted – natural color French manicure is allowed.

SCS Red Accessories by Choir

Beginning Singing Intermediate Choir

Red SCS suspenders and bowtie Red SCS cummerbunds and bowtie

Advanced Choir Performance Choir

Girls- Red SCS Sash in a bow and red crosstie Girls- Red SCS Pashmina Scarf

Boys- Red SCS cummerbund and bowtie Boys- Red SCS Paisley Necktie

Extension Choirs (Jazz, A Cappella, and Boyz)

Red SCS suspenders, bowtie and black SCS fedora/hat

Solo Preparatory Concert Performers

Appropriate attire based on Song Selection

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Site Emergency Contact Card

Singer Name ___________________________________

Parent/s Guardian ______________________________

Phone #1 ______________ Phone #2 _______________

Other Contact Information________________________

Medical Concerns _______________________________

I give SCS permission to seek professional medical help

for my child in the case of a medical emergency.

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Parent Signature

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Financial Assistance/Scholarship Application

Singer Name ________________________________ Choir Ensemble ____________________

Years in SCS __________ Total number of persons in household________

Parent/Guardian (s) _________________________________________________________________________________

Phone Number (s) _____________________________________________ Email _______________________________

Briefly explain any situations that your feel are relevant to your request for financial aid/scholarship assistance.

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Approximate Annual Household Income $__________________

Do you qualify for government assistance such as food stamps, HUD, WIC, etc. ___________________

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Office Use Only

Status: __________________________________________________

Financial Aid OR Scholarship Fund

Reduced % Offered ________ Reduced $______________________

Accepted ________

Declined ________

Finance Committee Meeting Date ___________

Directors in attendance:

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New ______

Renewal ______

Date Received: _____

Worksheet

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