Resonant Jazz Vocal Ensemble Handbook

2012 – 2013

My heart is steadfast, O God, I will sing and make music

with all my soul. Psalm 108:1

Director: Sarah L. Shannon Chorus Creed: We pursue an attitude of unity, so that with one heart and mouth,

we may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. In this, we will

achieve excellence that honors God and inspires people. (Romans 15:5)

Contact Information:

Sarah Shannon

682-521-6651 sarah.shannon@travis.org

*Please place the entire Handbook in the back of choir folder. PARENTS, please notice

the forms that need to be signed and returned to class.

Resonant Jazz Ensemble

CONGRATULATIONS on being selected to perform in the Vocal Jazz Ensemble! You were selected based on your commitment

level, character, musical skills, harmonizing/sight-reading skills and vocal style. Please carefully read through the contract

and return the bottom portion signed by student and a parent. THANK YOU!

In everything that he undertook in the service of God’s temple and in obedience to the law and the commands, he sought his God and worked whole-heartedly. And so he prospered. 2 Chronicles 31:21

Attendance:

The Vocal Jazz Ensemble is an ensemble that seeks to glorify God by pursing excellence in citizenship, musicianship and blended singing

that truly requires team-work. This ensemble of 10 – 14 singers with advance musical abilities will be exposed to challenging a

cappella and accompanied vocal jazz selections. Some of the jazz selections will be light-hearted secular songs with a small jazz

band combo accompaniment and others will be beautiful arrangements of hymns and praise songs that glorify the Lord. Since this

is such a small ensemble, often with 1 person on a part, it is crucial that each student consistently attend classes. It will also be

necessary for students to study their music at home so that class time may be spent on blend and musicianship instead of drilling

parts. Weekly solo and duet evaluations will be the norm to check for preparedness and home study.

Students will be given a calendar at the beginning of the semester with all the rehearsal and performance dates for that semester.

In the event that we are invited to perform later in the semester, Mrs. Shannon will check the availability of the students and

parents before making the performance mandatory. Otherwise, all dates on the calendar are mandatory and any student that

will need to miss more than 1 performance or 2 rehearsals should not enroll for the Jazz Ensemble. Students that miss any

dates that are listed on the calendar with an *unexcused absence will not be permitted to enroll for the class the following

semester.

WRITTEN COMMUNICATION IS THE KEY! Parents, please send a note to class with your child if:

o your child misses a regular class, extra rehearsal or concert due to illness or an emergency. Students should not

plan on more than 2 absences from regularly scheduled Monday class per semester. More than 2 *unexcused

absences will result in probation, more than 3 will result in removal from the class and an incomplete grade

report.

o your child will miss any extra rehearsal or concert due to an *excused absence. Please give 2 weeks notice.

No written notification = unexcused absence

20 points removed from test grade for giving 1 week or less notice even if the absence will be

excused

Absence from an extra, mandatory rehearsal, concert or contest without prior notice or with an unexcused absence is

cause for removal from the class.

*Excused Absence:

Illness

Death in the family

Family reunion or family wedding

Conflict with another competition

Conflict with a performance in another organization (ie. stage production, basketball game, youth orchestra)

Students who skip class together will not be permitted to perform in the TAFA Showcase and will be removed

from the choir. (This includes Senior Skip day.)

Grading System:

Students who have a grade lower than 90 will receive a progress report mid-term. All students will receive a final grade report at

the end of the semester.

A = 90 – 100 B = 80 – 89 C = 70 – 79 (This is failing)

A student in the Jazz ensemble must maintain an “A” average each semester. If a student earns a “B”, they are placed on probation

the following semester. If their grade is not raised to an “A”, they will be removed from the class.

40% - Class evaluation based on vowel formation, posture, following instructions, attentiveness, marking music, having music,

pencil and folder each lesson.

30% - Test Grades: Duet and solo evaluations taken in class, recorded evaluations, outside-of-class rehearsal attendance,

concerts and contest attendance. (An *unexcused absence from a mandatory rehearsal or concert/contest will result in a “0” test

grade.) Page 2

30% - Homework Grades: Each semester, students will be handed 5 – 8 Assignment Sheets that must be completed and returned

with a parent signature for a grade. This does not include practice cards that students may fill out on other weeks for merit points.

That is optional. Citizenship Grade:

E = Excellent (90 – 100) NI = Needs Improvement (80 – 89) UN = Unsatisfactory (lower than 80)

Students who earn an “NI” will be placed on probation the following semester. If the citizenship grade does not improve to “E”

the following semester, they will be removed from the class. “UN” results in automatic removal from the class.

Tardies will average into the citizenship grade. Each student is permitted one excused tardy. After that, each tardy will lower a

student’s citizenship grade by 5 points. (A tardy due to an accident or emergency will be excused as long as the student brings in a

note from the parent.)

CLASS EXPECTATIONS:

1. Class begins promptly. Please be seated and ready to begin.

2. Students need to bring their folder with music, pencil & colored pencils to each rehearsal.

3. All assignment sheets need to be returned to class the following week. (These will only go out periodically but will count

as homework grades.)

4. Music must be memorized by the deadline dates marked on the calendar. Students will be graded in quartets or duets.

5. Students are expected to practice at home to be prepared for each rehearsal. (Practice time will vary from student to

student.)

6. Students are to encourage and support one another. (Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to

bring praise to God. Romans 15:7)

7. Each student is strongly encouraged to participate in TPSMEA All-Region, Middle School Honor Choir, and Solo &

Ensemble Contest.

8. During rehearsals, students need to take notes in their music and study at home observing these musical markings.

9. Students must wear a uniform that conforms to the uniform requirements and be ready to wear it by the first performance

date.

10. Students are expected to be attentive, well-mannered during class, follow instructions the first time they are given, follow

Dress Code and avoid visiting until class is over. So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be alert and

self-controlled.

I Thessalonians. 5:6

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to e-mail me at sarah.shannon@travis.org. I look forward to a rewarding semester

working with your child!

Sarah Shannon

Director of Choral Studies, Travis Academy of Fine Arts

Please keep the front page for your records and return the bottom portion to class. Thank You!

I ______________________________________________________, have read the requirements and expectation

Student Signature

for membership in the Resonant Jazz Ensemble and agree to abide by them.

I________________________________________________________, have read the requirements and

Parent Signature

expectations for membership in the Resonant Jazz Ensemble and will support my child in fulfilling them.

Contact Information: *Optional

*Student e-mail: ___________________________________________________________________________________

Parent e-mail: _____________________________________________________________________________________

Home Phone: ______________________________________________________________________________________

Parent Cell#: _______________________________________________________________________________________

*Student Cell #: ____________________________________________________________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 3

Supplies o Sturdy 1-inch, 3 ring BLACK folder (flat black is better than laminated – we will use

these to perform with)

o Pencil Pouch

o Copy of this Choir Handbook AND Choir Calendar in the back of the folder

o 3 mechanical pencils

o Red, blue, and green colored pencils

Home Study: Practicing with Accompaniment CD Students have been given a practice CD to aid them in the process of learning and

memorizing their music. Music will also be made available on-line to study with.

Go to tafaclasses.com, click on CHOIR and then click on the specific choir your

child is enrolled in to find the rehearsal tracks. Mrs. Shannon’s goal is that students

spend the time necessary at home to learn their part so that class time may be spent

working on blend, choral tone, dynamics, and other musical elements.

Students are expected to practice a minimum of 45 minutes total per week but are

discouraged from practicing any more than 3 hours per week. (Students that practice too

much, especially at the beginning of the semester, may memorize bad breathing habits,

pronunciations, etc. if these aspects have not been covered in class yet.) In class, students

should be marking their music with breath marks, correct vowel sounds, pronunciation

reminders, loud & soft symbols, etc. These markings need to be rehearsed correctly at home.

Please follow the guidelines below for effective practice:

Use Track 1 to warm-up the voice (5 – 7 minutes will do)

Always look at your music until time to memorize

Use a pencil to mark reminders in your music

When a mistake is made, (i.e. taking a breath in the wrong place), stop the CD, rewind

and sing the phrase again at least 3 more times correctly. Avoid just singing along

with the CD without engaging your mind and correcting mistakes.

If unable to sing due to illness, listening is another form of effective practice.

Return practice card in the folder marked “returned practice cards” outside the choir

room.

Return REQUIRED Assignment Sheets to class for a homework grade. (Approx. 3 – 4

will be given out in class per semester and may count towards merit points as well.)

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TAFA Choir Practice Procedures &

Merit Point System Throughout the semester, students will be awarded merit points for practicing each week and for participating in extra musical

events. This Merit System rewards students for stretching themselves musically beyond the basic requirements of the class.

Rewards will be given at the end of the year at the TAFA AWARDS CEREMONY. Students must practice at least 45 minutes

per week to fulfill the basic requirements of the class and receive a certificate of 400 merit points by the end of the year.

Merit Points Awarded for Practice Time:

15 minutes = 5 points 30 minutes = 10 merit points

45 minutes = 15 merit points 60 minutes = 20 merit points

3 hours = 60 merit points (This is the maximum # of points that may be received in one week.)

Students are expected to practice a minimum of 45 minutes per week.

Practice cards are placed on the table at the entrance of the choir room and may be picked up each week.

Please place practice cards in the envelope labeled “Returned Practice Cards”.

Practice cards must be turned in within 2 weeks of being assigned or points will not be awarded. (It is too confusing to maintain

accurate records if students turn in a bunch of practice cards at the end of the semester.)

*Some practice records will be attached to an assignment sheet passed out in class, but when an assignment sheet is not passed out,

students will need to pick up their own Practice Record at the table. Below is a sample:

Practice Record Student Name: ________________________

Start Date: ________ End Date: ________ Monday ______

Tuesday ______

Wednesday ______ Thursday ______

Friday ______

Saturday ______ Sunday ______

Monday ______

Practice Total: _______ Hours and ______ Minutes

__________________________________________ Parent Signature

*Total Merit Points Earned: ____________

Extra Merit Points

Students may earn even more merit points by participating in extra musical events. Any time a student attends a concert, writes a

report, or auditions for a solo, they may fill out a Merit Sheet to receive merit points. Merit Sheets will be available each week on

the table at the entrance of the choir room. Students simply fill out the Merit Sheet and return it to the envelope labeled “Returned

Merit Sheets”. Throughout the semester, a chart will be posted outside the choir room showing students how many merit points

they have earned up to that point in the semester. The following page is a sample of the Merit Sheet:

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Sample Merit Sheet

Name: _______________________________ Date: __________________________________

Choir: ______________________________________

Place a check on the line for which you are receiving points. Attach any necessary items such as programs, parent

notes, certificates, etc. to this sheet and return to the appropriate folder marked “Returned Merit Sheets”.

Ways to earn Merit Points: # of Points:

Audition for a solo or small ensemble part in a TAFA Choir 20 points _________

Be selected to sing a solo or sing in a small ensemble (points awarded after performance) 20 points _________

Write a report on a composer or era of music that relates to music we are studying in class 15 points _________

*Attend a classical concert (symphony, opera, choir, band, etc.) 15 points _________

Record Audition selections for TPSMEA All-Region/All-State Choir 50 points _________

Make All-Region Choir and attend Clinic/Concert 50 points _________

Make All-State Choir & attend Clinic/Concert 50 points _________

Participate in TPSMEA Solo/Ensemble Recital & Contest 100 points _________

Other: ____________________________________________________________ ____________ points

Total Merit Points: ___________

*Students will need to turn in a program signed by a parent or have a parent write a short note describing the nature of

the performance.

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Awards

Perfect Attendance = 30 merit points (Awarded per semester by the director)

400 Merit Points = Certification (Practice 45 minutes per week)

Student receives a Merit Award Certificate

640 Merit Points = Bronze Merit Award

Student receives a Bronze Medal & certificate

840 Merit Points = Silver Merit Award

Student receives a Silver Medal & certificate

1040 Merit Points = Gold Merit Award (Practice 2 hours per week)

Student receives a Gold Medal & certificate

Highest Merit Points in the Choir Class = Merit Scholar Award

Student receives an engraved Gold Medal & certificate

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TPSMEA Choral Contests & Descriptions

The TAFA choir, band and string program are members of the Texas Private School Music Education Association. The purpose

of TPSMEA is to provide a statewide organization specifically focused on the needs of private school music educators and

students. The activities and organizations of TPSMEA are designed to enhance and promote the teaching of music by providing

appropriate opportunities of enrichment and achievement through competition and clinics/concerts. (Go to tpsmea.org for further

details about the organization.)

These events are optional and available to any student that wishes to advance their musical training and experience. Each event

requires a high level of commitment and study. TPSMEA offers scholarships to students that wish to pursue a degree in music.

FALL 2012 Middle School Honor Choir

Criteria: 12 - 14 years of age (6

th – 8

th grade) Must be 14 through the date of the MSHC Concert

Student must be disciplined and self-motivated to learn & memorize music

$30.00 Participation Fee (music fee + TPSMEA Fee) DUE Monday, September 10th. Make check payable to TAFA.

Parent/Student Signed commitment Form (Due Monday, September 10th.)

Student must be enrolled in TAFA during Fall semester.

Students and parents must be able to commit to all the dates given below

Students selected may sign-up to work with Mrs. Schenck or Mrs. Shannon 1-2 times before auditions for only $15.00 per 30-

minute coaching session. Pay due to teacher at time of lesson.

*Those that make All-State MSHC will need to plan on hotel and transportation costs.

Description: The Middle School Honor Choir is a fabulous learning experience where talented middle school singers are selected through an

audition process to sing in a clinic/concert with approximately 80 private school students from Texas. For audition, students

prepare 3 choral works, learning their vocal part. TAFA will provide music and a practice CD. They perform small portions of

these 3 audition selections on a CD recording in the media room at Travis. A panel of judges will listen to the CD’s and select the

top 20 sopranos, altos, tenors and basses to make up the Honor Choir. These students will come together for a weekend to work

under the direction of a well-known conductor and then finish out the weekend with a concert Saturday evening. They are exposed

to challenging music and enjoy working with other talented singers from around Texas.

They are awarded an Honor Choir patch.

Dates & Deadlines: Monday, September 10 Participation payment and Parent/Student Commitment form is due before music is given out.

Students receive music and a rehearsal CD and may sign-up for (1-2) 30-minute lessons at $15.00 per

session. Time slots will be available during the day on Mondays or during the week AT THEIR

HOMES. Sign-up for times during class at TAFA.

Friday, September 21 MANDATORY group rehearsal in choir room

12:00 – 1:30 PM

Monday, September 24 CD recording auditions – Travis Avenue, Sign up for a 10-minute audition time slot between

3:00 – 5:30 (This is only for students who cannot make the Saturday auditions the following weekend.)

Saturday, September 29 CD recording auditions – Travis Avenue, Sign up for a 10-minute audition time slot between

9:00 –3:00PM.

Thursday, October 18 Contest Results Posted by E-mail

Friday, November 9 Middle School Honor Choir Sectional Rehearsal at ?? in Houston

12:00pm – 6:00pm Sectionals

7:00 – 9:30pm Dinner out together.

Saturday, November 10 (All day) Middle School Honor Choir Clinic/Concert in Houston

8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Rehearsals

3:00PM?? PERFORMANCE ~ Middle School Honor Choir/Children's Honor Choir ~ Houston

Students will be given music and an accompaniment CD to study with. They may keep the CD but will need to return the

music to TAFA at the end of the semester.

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All-Region & All-State Contests Criteria:

9th

grade – 12th

grade students (14 – 18 years)

Student needs strong vocal and music reading skills

Student must be disciplined and self-motivated to learn & memorize music

$36.00 Participation Fee (music fee + TPSMEA Fee) DUE Monday, September 10th. Make check payable to TAFA.

Parent/Student signed commitment Form. (Due Monday, September 10th)

Student must be enrolled in TAFA during Fall & Spring Semester

Students and parents must be able to commit to all the dates given below and fill out the TPSMEA Contract at the time of the

audition process.

*Those that make All-State will need to plan on paying TAFA approximately $225.00 for hotel and transportation.

All-Region - 1st Round of Competition:

The All-Region Competition is a fabulous learning experience where students are selected to sing in a clinic/concert weekend in

the metroplex. Students prepare 3 choral works, learning their vocal part. Directors record their vocal audition on CD. The CDs

are submitted to a panel of judges who select the top 25 basses, tenors, altos, and sopranos. These students are brought together for

a weekend of rehearsing under the direction of a well-known conductor and then finish out the weekend with a concert. They are

exposed to challenging music and enjoy working with other talented singers from around the region.

They are awarded an All-Region patch.

All-State: Once a student makes the All-Region choir, their original CD recording is then sent to the All-State judging round where a panel

of judges listen to these students from the 3 different regions of Texas. From this pool, they select the top 30 students in each

voicing to make up the All-State Choir. These students, as well as students that make the All-State Band and Orchestra, are

brought together for a weekend of rehearsing in San Marcus under the direction of a well-known conductor and then finish out the

weekend with a concert on Saturday. They are exposed to challenging music and enjoy working with other talented singers from

around the state.

They are awarded an All-State patch and an incredible musical experience and weekend.

Dates: Monday, September 12 Participation payment and Parent/Student Commitment form is due before music is given out.

Students receive music and a rehearsal CD and may sign-up for (1-2) 30-minute one-on-one lessons

with Mrs. Shannon or Mrs. Schenck at $15.00 per 30-minute coaching session, payable at each lesson.

Friday, September 21 MANDATORY group rehearsal in choir room

9:30 – 11:30 AM

Monday, September 24 CD Auditions at TAFA for students that cannot make the following auditions on Sat.

3:00am – 5:30 PM (Students sign up for a 10 minute audition slot)

Saturday, September 29 CD Auditions at TAFA

9:00 – 3:00PM (Students sign up for a 10 minute audition slot)

Fri., Oct 12 All-Region Results Posted through e-mail

Sat., November 2 All-State Results posted on website or through e-mail

Monday, January 4 Mandatory sectional rehearsal at TAFA 12:30 – 2:30PM Choir Room

Friday, January 11 All-Region 1 & 2 Sectionals (Episcopal School of Dallas)

5:00 – 8:00 PM Dinner out after and stay in La Quinta in Airport/ADDISON HOTEL

Sat, January 12 All-Region Clinic/Concert at Trinity Christian in Addison

All Day Rehearsals

Sat., January 12 All-Region Choir Performance, Trinity Christian in Addison

?? PM

Mon, Jan. 21 All-State Fee of $225.00 due for hotel & transportation.

Th-Sat, Jan 31-Feb 2 All-State Clinic/Concert in San Marcus

Thurs. - Sat. (Students and teachers are required to stay in the All-State hotel.)

Saturday, February 2 6:00 Concert in San Marcus at Texas State University

Students will be given music and an accompaniment CD to study with. Students may keep the rehearsal CD but will need to

turn in their music after the Clinic/Concert.

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Spring 2012 – TPSMEA Contests ~ Continued

Region Solo & Ensemble Contest Criteria:

6th

grade – 12th

grade students (12 – 18 years)

Student must be disciplined and self-motivated to learn & memorize a solo

The Directors will only work with students that have taken the time to learn their music with the rehearsal CD provided.

TPSMEA Fee $10.00 (due Monday, November 12th

)

$40.00 per student doing a solo ($10 to TAFA, $30.00 payable to accompanist/Vocal Coach)

($30.00 includes accompanist fee, rehearsal CD & music, $10.00 is the Contest entry fee per round.)

Students selected must sign-up for (2) 30-minute coaching sessions with Mrs. Shannon, Mrs. Schenck

Mr. Turner or Mrs. King (some lessons will be at TAFA and some at the director’s home)

DATES/DEADLINES: Mon., November 5 & 12 Sign-up & Payment Deadline for participation. (Songs will be assigned before the Christmas Holiday.

1. $10.00 payment made out to TAFA is due. 2. $30.00 payment made out to Accompanist/Vocal Coach is due PER

SONG. (Payment must be received before music will be assigned to the student.)

Thursday, Feb 14 Mandatory Recital in Choir Room with solos memorized, semi-formal attire

7:00 – 8:30PM (Reception following)

Saturday, February 16 1st Round S & E, School TBA but is in the metroplex, Semi-Formal Attire or Choir Uniform

(Students will sign-up for a 7-minute audition time slot)

How does the contest work?

Students are assigned a solo or ensemble that is from the University Prescribed Music List and appropriate

for their skill level.

Class 1 solos/ensembles: Advanced high school level

Class 2: Beginning high school, advanced middle school

Class 3: Beginning middle school

Each soloist and ensemble will be allowed to perform one song for the judge. Each participating school will

be given an appropriate “block” of time in which to schedule their own students.

Song selections must be sung from memory and Mrs. Shannon, Mrs. Schenck or another accompanist will

accompany all TAFA soloists. All ensemble selections are a cappella.

A student may choose to sing in 1 ensemble and/or perform up to 2 different solos.

TPSMEA All-State Solo & Ensemble Contest Thurs OR Fri, March 21-22

2nd

Round ALL-STATE S & E Contest, ??In Metroplex (Every other year, this contest moves from the north to

the south. This year it will be in the metroplex but a specific school has not been selected at this time.)

(Students will sign-up for a 7-minute audition time slot)

Fri., March 22 Judges Choice Recital

7:00 PM This recital showcases the “Judges Choice” for best solo and ensemble performances of the day.

Students that earn a score of “I” (Superior) on their performance earn an honored All-State medal!

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TAFA Choir & Band Uniform

2012 – 2013

*We will have a school-wide Uniform Exchange Day at TAFA, Monday, September 17

th. Students may

bring skirts, blouses, slacks, and tuxedo shirts that no longer fit and either exchange them, buy or sell them at

a discount price.

To create a professional appearance, the band and choir directors are providing the following criteria for

selecting uniforms.

GIRLS (See ordering information below)

Black low-heel dress shoes with closed toe

Black hose or tights (Knee-highs are ok)

Red Sequin Formal Blouse (ordered by TAFA – SEE BELOW)

Black, floor-length skirt (Please, no shiny fabrics or patterns on the fabric.) Skirt needs to be floor length with the uniform shoes on. Fabrics may be such blends as polyester,

Dacron, rayon and lyrcra. Waistbands may be any style since the blouse is worn over the top of the

skirt. Please, no high slits in the skirt or ruffles at the bottom. *SKIRTS MAY BE ORDERED – SEE

BELOW

Jewelry: Stud earrings only, no necklaces, watches or bracelets.

BOYS Black leather dress shoes

Black socks

Black cummerbund and bow tie (provided by TAFA)

White, long-sleeve, wing-tip collar Tuxedo Shirt (May purchase through TAFA for $15.00) Tuxedo shirts may be purchased from any tuxedo rental store such as Al’s Formal Wear for about $20.00. We do

not use the black button tacks that often come with the purchase of the shirt.

Black dress slacks

If your daughter needs to order a blouse and/or skirt, please check below and return the bottom portion of

this form to the choir room. We will need to take orders and measurements by Monday, September 24th.

I would like to order the following for my child:

_____ White Tuxedo Shirt $15.00 (Boys) Size: _________

_____ SKIRT $30.00 (Optional) Size: _________

_____ BLOUSE $42.00 (Required) Size: _________ _____ + $5.00 for Extra Large

Parent Name: _________________________________________ Phone: ___________________________

Student Name: ________________________________________

*Ordered uniforms will be sent home with your child the week that they arrive at TAFA.

Payment is due by Monday, September 24th

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All Choir Calendar- August 2012

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8 9 10 11

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 10:30 TAFA ORIENTATION

12:00 – 1:00 Auditions Praise & Worship

Bands Social 6-9pm

19 Assignment Sheet 20 21 22 23 24 25 TAFA BEGINS!!

26 27 28 29 30 31

September

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 NO TAFA

9 Folder Grades 10 11 12 13 14 15 Assignment Sheet

PICTURE DAY All Contest Fees Due

All-State Cuts announced

16 Song Evaluations 17 18 19 20 21 22

Uniform Exchange

Officer Meeting

Region Aud Reh.9:30am-11:30am CR/S-9/11 MSHC Aud Reh 12:00-1:30 CR/S-9/11

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 9am- 6:00pm

All Region/State, MSHC ChoirAuditions for those unable to come Saturday RmC300 UNIFORM Measurements & Pay is due

9:00 – 3:00 p.m. All Region/ State Choir/MSHC Auditions TAFA Choir Hall

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October 2012

Sun Mon Tue Wed

Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3 4 5 6 3:00- 5:00 Make-up

Auditions for those unable to come Saturday Room C-300

7 Assignment Sheet 8 9 10 11 12 13 PRAISE &

Worship Night ADV BAND 7:30

8:30am -3:00 All-Region Judging @ TAFA

14 15 Song Evaluations 16 17 18 19 20 MSHC

Judging Prestonwood

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 CHOIR SOLO AUDITIONS in

Class 4 Cxmas Oratorio

28 Assignment Sheet 29 30 31 4:30-Choir Auditions

Officer Meeting

November 2012

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3

All-State Judging TAFA 8:00 – 2:00 All-State Choir Results

4 Song Evaluations 5 6 7 8 9 10 Early TAFA Registration

*TPSMEA Solo &

Ensemble Commitment

Form and Fees due

4:30-Choir Auditions

MSHC/CHC Clinic/Concert Rehearsals in Houston

8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. MSHC Clinic/Concert Performance @ ??? p.m. Houston

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Early TAFA Registration

*Final DUE date for

TPSMEA Solo & Ensemble

Commitment Form & Fees

Other SOLO AUDIT

18 Assignment Sheet19 20 21 22 23 24 Last Pre-Reg Date NO

TAFA TxGiving

25 Officer Mtg 26 27 28 29 30

December 2012

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1

1:00 – 3:30pm Sanctuary All-Choir Reh Christmas Oratorio

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 LAST TAFA DAY

PRAISE & Worship Night All Bands 7:30

6:00pm TABC Christmas Store

Jazz Ensemble 11:00-4:00 Visit Assisted Living Facilities 6:00pm TABC Christmas Store

Private-

Lesson

Recitals

9 10 11 12 13 14 15

9:00–1:00 p.m.

Mandatory

TAFA Rehearsal

in Sanctuary

7:00 p.m.

SHOWCASE

9:00–12:00 p.m.

Mandatory

TAFA

Rehearsal in

Sanctuary

7:00 Christmas

Oratorio

16 17 18 19 20 21 22

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 CHRISTMAS!

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Psalm 108:1 My heart is steadfast, O God,

I will sing and make music with all my soul.

Psalm 33:3 Sing to Him a new song; play skillfully with a shout of joy!