Please note that, although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information printed here, it is the student's responsibility to check with his/her director for any changes in audition requirements or schedules.
 

 ELIGIBILITY:

Students in grades 9 - 12 whose directors are current members of LMEA are eligible to audition. A student auditioning for the District Honor Choir must be a member of the school's vocal music program.  

 AUDITION DATES, FEES, AND LOCATIONS:

Sr. Hi. Honor Choir auditions are held in conjunction with All-State auditions.

 AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:

Students auditioning for Sr. High District Honor Choir are required to sing the appropriate voice part of the choral selection listed below with the accompaniment CD and sight read.  

2007-08:  "O Vos Omnes" by Pablo Casals, Tetra Music - TC128

2008-09:  "Let All the Nations Praise the Lord" by Leisring, Shawnee Press – A0094 ($1.40)

2009-10:  "Richte Mich, Gott" by Mendelssohn, edited by Jerry Wesley Harris, Warner Bros. – LG70179. This is to be sung in German.

2010-11:  "Heilig" (Holy) by Mendelssohn (for double choir), Walton Music Corp. – W2163. This is to be sung in German.

 AUDITION RESULTS:

Audition results will be posted as soon as available - usually the night of auditions. Click on "Audition Results" in the navagation bar on the left. 

 REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

Jan. 15, 2008  -  Sr. High Honor Choir Sectionals

Date:	January 15, 2008
Place:	Fontainebleau High
Time:	5:30 - 7:30 (Roll will be taken at 5:30)
Absenses/Tardies:	Students must be present and on time for ALL rehearsals and the concert. If a student is late once, they will be warned. If that person is late a second time, they will be sent home. If any student is more than 15 minutes, their circumstances will be reviewed and they are subject to immediate dismissal.
Fee:	$25.00 per participant.  (CDs of the concert performance are optional and can be purchased at the concert.) Fees should be paid to the student's school.  A single school check, payable to L.M.E.A. District IX Vocal Account, must be mailed with the registration form to Amy Prats, 22433 Prats Rd., Abita Springs, LA  70420 by the deadline.  Please include a list of the students' names and whether they have been selected to be in the Jr. Hi. or the Sr. Hi. Choir.
Deadline:	Novemer 16, 2007  Note:  This is an "IN HAND" deadline, NOT a postmark deadline.  (This is an important deadline because music cannot be ordered until all moneys have been received.)
Late Fees:	Payments received after 11/16/07 will be accessed a $50 late fee.  NO FEES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 11/27/07.  Any student whose fees have not been received by the late deadline will be dropped from the roster.
Rehearsal Dress:	Students who participate in District Honor Choir will follow their school dress code during rehearsals and performances.  No spaghetti straps, halter tops, sleeveless shirts, midriff-baring shirts, or skirts above the knee will be allowed.
Concert Dress:	All students should wear the concert attire for their school.  (See below.) Women: If a school's concert attire does not include floor-length dresses, women should plan to wear a floor-length, solid dark-colored skirt and blouse or dress. (Check with your director to make sure your attire is appropriate.) Note:  No spaghetti straps, halter tops, sleeveless shirts, midriff-baring shirts, or skirts above the knee will be allowed. Men: If a school's attire does not include tux or suit jacket, men should wear a suit jacket with white shirt and tie, a plain solid vest with white shirt and tie, or a long sleeve white shirt and tie.  (Check with your director to make sure your attire is appropriate.)
Dress Violations:	Students not complying with all dress code requirements will not be allowed to participate.  Students missing a rehearsal due to dress code violations will not be allowed to perform.
Chairperson:	Ashley Lemmler

Jan. 22, 2008  -  Jr. and Sr. High Honor Choir Rehearsals and Note Check

Date:	January 22, 2008
Place:	Fontainebleau High
Time:	5:30 - 7:30 (Roll will be taken at 5:30)
Chairperson:	Ashley Lemmler

Jan. 25, 2008  -  Jr. High and Sr. High Honor Choir Rehearsals

Date:	January 25, 2008
Place:	Ponchatoula High Jr. High - Choir Room Sr. High - Band Room
Time:	Jr. Hi. & Sr. Hi.  9:00 - 12:00 (Roll will be taken at 9:00) Jr. Hi. 1:00 - 3:00 (Roll will be taken at 1:00) Sr. High 1:00 - 4:00 (Roll will be taken at 1:00) Any school (or student) leaving practice early will not be allowed to participate on Saturday.
Chairpersons:	Cynthia Olivier, Jr. Hi. Melanie St. Cyr, Sr. Hi.

Jan. 26, 2008  -  Jr. High and Sr. High Honor Choir Rehearsals and Concerts

Rehearsal

Date:	January 26, 2008
Place:	Ponchatoula High Jr. High - Choir Room Sr. High - Band Room
Time:	9:00 - 11:00 (Roll will be taken at 9:00)
Chairpersons:	Cynthia Olivier, Jr. Hi. Melanie St. Cyr, Sr. Hi.

Concert

Date:	January 26, 2008
Place:	Ponchatoula High Auditorium
Time:	2:00 (1:00 call time)
Concert Dress:	Senior High - Concert attire of the student's school.  Women's dresses must be floor length. Junior High - Girls must be in all black.  Boys must wear black slacks, white dress shirt, and tie. Note:  No spaghetti straps, halter tops, sleeveless shirts, midriff-baring shirts, or skirts above the knee will be allowed.
Admission:	Free
Chairpersons:	Cynthia Olivier, Jr. Hi. Melanie St. Cyr, Sr. Hi.

Last Updated:  June, 2007