The Training Ground

TG Chorus – Fall 2010 — New!

Who is eligible?   All TG Members, grades 6-12. All levels of experience. All parts — soprano to bass. The more the merrier!

When is it?   Tuesdays, at PITTSFORD COMMUNITY CHURCH, 421 Marsh Road in Pittsford (near Route 31), as follows:

Regular Chorus Practice on these Tuesdays from 1:15-2:30 PM:

Sep 7, 14, 21, 28

Oct 5, 12, 19, 26

Nov 9, 16 (NOTE: No rehearsal on Election Day, Nov 2)

Mandatory** Chorus Rehearsals on these three Tuesdays from 12:30-2:30 PM (note the longer rehearsal time):

Nov 23, 30

Dec 7

NOTE: Please review class policies below regarding mandatory rehearsals.

The Chorus Performance will be held at Pittsford Community Church on:

WED December 8, 2010. Chorus members are called at 6:00PM, the concert will begin at 7:00PM.

Who teaches it?   Mrs. Misty Irwin (with Mrs. Judy Monro)

Mrs. Irwin is a TG parent who has extensive training in voice and performance, including a vocal performance college degree and three years of co-leading the Brighton High School musicals. She has directed the TG Chorus for several years, providing the teens with excellent training, outstanding and creative recitals, challenging pieces of music, and very enjoyable weekly classes.

Mrs. Irwin is now offering this program to the Training Ground students through Next Generation Theatre, Amanda Ladwig’s company, which is providing the administrative oversight (facility reservations, recital plans, etc.) for the choral program. Amanda Ladwig is the TG’s regular Drama instructor, and she established the NGT specifically to enhance the Arts opportunities for Christian homeschoolers.

Mrs. Judy Monro is an accomplished pianist and piano teacher who has in these recent years teamed up with Misty Irwin (her former piano student) to provide this amazing Choral opportunity for homeschooled teens. Mrs. Monro is a dedicated Christian, a talented musician, and a sincere fan of homeschooled kids, many of whom she has instructed for years.

About the course:   Fall TG Chorus 2010 will be conducted by Misty Irwin and will present….

Christmas Around the World!

…. a spectacular celebration of our Lord’s birth through song.

Chorus members will be challenged with music selections and will sing in different languages, including French, Russian and German.

Course location: Pittsford Community Church, 421 Marsh Road.

How much does it cost?   $75 for the semester

What does it include?   Professional instruction and accompaniment. Excellent facility. Sheet music and practice CDs (on loan to students only for the duration of the course).

Students consistently refer to Chorus as one of their all-time favorite TG courses, thanks to the great director and the opportunity to build camaraderie through musical teamwork.

What do I need to bring?   CLASS POLICIES

Prompt drop off and pick up! Drop off within 10 minutes to start of class, and pick up within ten minutes after end of class each week.

Those signed up for the course must bring a black three-ringed binder, yellow high-lighter and pencils to every practice, along with a water bottle.

Concert dress for performance is required as follows:

Boys: black dress pants, white dress shirt, black dress socks and black dress shoes. (Tie color will be discussed prior to recital.)

Girls: long-sleeved white blouse, black concert skirt (skirt will be provided), black dress shoes. (NOTE: If you purchased your concert skirt previous to this year please contact Amanda Ladwig directly. )

Music will be given to each student along with a practice C.D. at the first rehearsal (9/7). ALL music and concert skirts must be returned directly after the scheduled chorus concert.

**Mandatory rehearsals may not be missed. If a student misses a mandatory rehearsal, with exception of severe illness or a death in the family, they will no longer be permitted to perform.

If a student is going to miss a non-mandatory (ie. regular) practice, notification needs to be made at least 24 hours in advance (exception is given to illness and death in the family). Failure to give 24-hour notice may result in the student being removed from the selection being worked on at that particular practice.

To give your 24 hour absence notice or if you have any questions please email or call Next Generation Theatre, Inc (585) 586-3653 or aladwig@frontiernet.net .

Students must follow all PCC rules, as well as TG and NGT policies. For example, no food or drink in the sanctuary (other than water bottles). Do not use the piano or sound booth. Thank you for showing consideration.

Parents:

1. Your help may be requested for some recital needs, such as set-up, take down, refreshment table service.

2. Unless you are the lobby assistant, please do not hang out in the lobby with your other children. We do not have permission from the church to use the lobby for such activities. We have only reserved the main sanctuary.

Dress Code Exceptions:   None

When do I need to register?:  

Other notes:

Questions regarding anything about Chorus during the semester, other than initial registration, should be directed to Mrs. Amanda Ladwig at Next Generation Theatre, NOT The Training Ground. Thank you!