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.
 

To access information about Sr. High District Honor Choir, scroll down or click on one of the following links:

• Eligibility

• Audition dates, fees, and locations

• Audition requirements

• Audition results

• Fees and forms for students making District Honor Choir

• Rehearsal and Concert schedule

 ELIGIBILITY:

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

 AUDITIONS - DATES, FEES, AND LOCATIONS:

Sr. Hi. District Honor Choir auditions are concurrent with All-State 1st round auditions.

Date:	September 15, 2012
Place:	Southeastern La. University, Pottle Music Building Registration table is in the choir room.
Time:	Each school's audition times will be assigned after the registration deadline.
Fee:	• $10.00 per entry • Students - Fees should be paid to the student's school.   • Directors - A single school check, payable to L.M.E.A. District IX Vocal Account, must be mailed to Nathan Sumrall, Northshore High School, 100 Panther Dr., Slidell, LA  70461. Include a hard copy of the registration form.
Registration Form:	Directors must also email the registration form to Nathan Sumrall at nathan.sumrall@stpsb.org by the deadline to assure that your students are scheduled.
Registration Deadline:	• Registration form must be emailed and check must be postmarked by 8/24/12. • Be aware that schools will be assessed a $50.00 late fee if this deadline is not met. Students who are registered late will be assigned whatever times are still available.  All late entries must be received at least 5 days prior to an event.
Chairperson:	Nathan Sumrall

 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.  

2012-13:  "O Vos Omnes" by Pablo Casals, Tetra Music - TC128

2013-14:  "Let All the Nations Praise the Lord" by Leisring, Shawnee Press – A0094

2014-15:  "Richte Mich, Gott" by Mendelssohn, edited by Jerry Wesley Harris, Alfred Pub. This is to be sung in German.

2015-16:  "Crucifixus" by Lotti (SSAATTBB), Walton Music Corp. – OCTW6006 

2016-17:  "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 possible - usually the night of auditions. Click on "Audition Results" in the navagation bar on the left. 

 FEES & FORMS for students making District Honor Choir:

Fee:	$30.00 per participant
Teachers' Deadline:	Postmarked by Novemer 2, 2012  (fees and forms)
Students:	Forms must be filled out, signed & turned in. (Click to download.) Fees should be paid to the student's school. Check with your teacher for your school's deadline.
Teachers:	• A single school check, payable to L.M.E.A. District IX Vocal Account, must be mailed with the registration forms to the appropriate honor choir chairperson by the deadline. • Mail Sr. High fees & forms to Nathan Sumrall, Northshore High School, 100 Panther Dr., Slidell, LA  70461. • Mail Jr. High fees & forms to Becky McLain, Madisonville Jr. High, 106 Cedar St., Madisonville, LA  70447.  • Please indicate whether 9th graders have been selected to be in the Jr. Hi. or the Sr. Hi. Choir.
Late Fees:	Payments postmarked after 11/2/12 will be accessed a $50 late fee.  NO FEES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 11/30/12. Any student whose fees have not been received by the late deadline will be dropped from the roster.
Optional:	T-shirts are optional and can be purchased through your director prior to honor choir.  CDs of the concert performance are optional and can be purchased at one of the rehearsals for a reduced price or at the concert for full price.

 REHEARSAL and CONCERT SCHEDULE:

Jan. 10, 2013  -  Honor Choir Sectionals

Date:	January 10, 2013
Location:	Fontainebleau High (Sr. High) Fontainebleau Jr. High (Jr. High & Elementary)
Time:	6:00 - 8:00 (Roll will be taken beginning at 5:55)
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 late, their circumstances will be reviewed and they are subject to immediate dismissal.
Rehearsal Dress:	Students who participate in District Honor Choir will follow their school dress code during rehearsals.  No spaghetti straps, halter tops, sleeveless shirts, midriff-baring shirts, or skirts above the knee will be allowed.
Concert Dress Sr. Hi. :	All students should wear the concert attire for their school.   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.)
Concert Dress Jr. Hi. (including 9th graders in jr. hi. honor choir):	Girls: "Bright white" blouse (no winter white or off white) with sleeves below the elbow, solid black skirt (knee length or longer) - solid black gauchos or slacks are also acceptable - and solid black shoes. All tops must cover the midriff. Boys: Black slacks, long-sleeve white dress shirt, tie, black shoes, black socks, and black belt.
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:	Nathan Sumrall, Sr. Hi. Becky McLain & Sharon McNamara-Horne, Jr. Hi. Paula Vickers, Elementary

Jan. 17, 2013  -  Jr. and Sr. High Honor Choir Rehearsals

Date:	January 17, 2013
Location:	Fontainebleau High (Sr. High) Fontainebleau Jr. High (Jr. High & Elementary)
Time:	6:00 - 8:00 (Roll will be taken beginning at 5:55)
Chairperson:	Nathan Sumrall, Sr. Hi. Becky McLain & Sharon McNamara-Horne, Jr. Hi. Paula Vickers, Elementary

Date:	January 24, 2013
Place:	Ponchatoula High Jr. High - Old Band Room Sr. High - New Band Room Elementary - Choir Room
Time:	6:00 - 8:00 (Roll will be taken beginning at 5:55)
Chairperson:	Nathan Sumrall, Sr. Hi. Becky McLain & Sharon McNamara-Horne, Jr. Hi. Paula Vickers, Elementary Stephanie Robertson, host

Jan. 25, 2013  -  Jr. High and Sr. High Honor Choir Rehearsals

Date:	January 25, 2013
Place:	Ponchatoula High
Time:	Sr. High:  9:00 - 12:30 and 1:30-4:00 (Roll will be taken beginning at 8:55 and 1:25) Jr. High: 9:00 - 11:30 and 12:30 - 3:00 (Roll will be taken beginning at 8:55 and 12:25) Elementary: 9:00 - 12:00 and 1:00 - 3:00 (Roll will be taken beginning at 8:55 and 12:55) NOTE TO ALL: Any school (or student) leaving a rehearsal early will not be allowed to participate on Saturday.

Jan. 26, 2013  -  Jr. High and Sr. High Honor Choir Rehearsals and Concerts

Rehearsal

Date:	January 26, 2013
Place:	Ponchatoula High
Time:	9:00 - 11:00 (Roll will be taken beginning at 8:55)

Concert

Date:	January 26, 2013
Place:	Ponchatoula High
Call Time:	1:00
Concert Time:	2:00
Concert Dress:	See information above
Admission:	Free
Chairpersons:	Nathan Sumrall, Sr. Hi. Becky McLain & Sharon McNamara-Horne, Jr. Hi. Paula Vickers, Elementary Stephanie Robertson, host

Last Updated:  June, 2012