Friday, September 23, 2011

New "Once on this Island" blog

The cast and crew of "Once on this Island" sends you greetings from their new blog. jhsisland.blogspot.com

Once on this Island Reminder

September 24th: All Cast Members called for rehearsal.  Bring lunch and drinks!

September 25th:  All Cast Members called.   Bring lunch and drinks!

Parent meeting at 3:15 p.m. Topics to be discussed:  Fund Raising, Ad Drive and Ticket Sales.

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Honors Chorale Women-Weekly Listening Assignment

"Weep No More"  David N. Childs

Reminder:

Once on this Island rehearsal tonight 7:30-9:15 p.m.  
All cast members required.

8:30-9:15 p.m. "Mama will Provide" and featured dancers.

Parent Meeting September 25,  2011 beginning at 3:30 p.m. 
Focus: Fund Raising, Publicity and Program Ads!




Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Honors Chorale Performance Dates for 2011-2012

The Honors Chorale will be singing on the following dates.   

All performances are mandatory and performance attire is requested. 

School Board Meeting-October 17th
      Arrive in the high school choir room by 6:30 p.m.
JHS Commemorative Veterans Day Ceremony-November 11th 
     During school hours
The National Honors Society Induction Ceremony-November 17th
     Arrive in the high school choir room by 6:30 p.m.
The Jenkintown Rotary Club Holiday Celebration-December 20th 2011
      Time TBA
The Home and School Committee~January 17th 2012



Sunday, September 4, 2011

"Once on this Island" Call Back Information

Dear Friends,


Thank you all for auditioning this past Saturday for Once on this Island.  

The show will be terrific and we are looking forward to working with you all.  

Before the cast list goes up, there will be call backs for just a few people this Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m. in the HS Choral Room.


Each person listed below has a specific song that they need to prepare.  Learn the song to the best of your ability.  

The second part of the audition process will be to create a "bio" from the list of characters listed below.  The "bio" will be shared with the group on Tuesday.  

Have fun and be creative!
 

Ti Moune-Peasant girl, with childlike innocence
Agwe-God of Water
Erzulie-Goddess of Love
Papa Ge-Demon of Death
Asaka-Mother Earth

(Next to your name is the song you need to prepare.   Good luck!)


Spencer Robbins-"Ti Moune"
Sarah Owens-"Ti Moune"
Cailyn Pacuraru-"Ti Moune", "Mama will Provide"
Aury Krebs-"Waiting for Life"
Hannah Hirschhorn-"Mama will Provide", "Human Heart"
Olivia Federici-"Ti Moune"
Shannon Stillmun-"Mama will Provide"
Brittany Schadel-"Mama will Provide"

*Leon Siguenza-Just provide a bio on Agwe
*Will Blankin-Just provide a bio for Papa Ge




Thursday, September 1, 2011

Mission Statement


Welcome to the home of the
Jenkintown High School Choral Program
Mission Statement:
To educate the musical community in establishing a "base" where young adults can learn, grow and mature through listening, singing, and competing amongst fellow musicians.  To challenge ourselves through music. 
To provide a safe environment for those who wish to further their musical ability.  To work with musicians: teaching respect and enhancing our choral lives. 
To achieve musical excellence through practice, fun and enthusiasm. 
To give music and singing the respect and dedication it deserves.
H.S. Vocal Department 2010-2011
Featuring:


The Belletones
Concert Choir    Honors Chorale
J.H.S. Annual Talent Show Case
One On This Island

Jenkintown High School students sing "Brand New You"at the Heritage Adjudication Festival  in Boston, Spring 2011.  This performance earned the Concert Choir first place in their division.
               
"I love to hear a choir.
I love the humanity...to see the faces of
real people devoting themselves to
a piece of music. 
I like the teamwork.
It makes me feel optimistic about the human race
when I see them cooperating like that."

~Sir Paul McCartney~