2011/2012 Middle School Band and Chorus Festival Information
Congratulations on an outstanding concert!!!
Music Educators of Bergen County, Inc. announces auditions for the 2011/2012 Bergen County Middle School Chorus and Band. The Bergen County Chorus and Band have consistently displayed a high standard of musical excellence and have been an important annual event for many of the county’s outstanding student musicians.
2011/2012 Middle School Bergen County Band and Chorus Festival Staff:
Stacey Sassi, Bergenfield Public Schools, Co-Festival Coordinator
William Ullman, Emerson Public Schools, Co-Festival Coordinator
2011/2012 Middle School Bergen County Chorus
Irene Lahr, Mahwah Public Schools, Conductor
Cindy Verost, Saddle Brook Public Schools, Co-Manager
Alison Caravano, Fair Lawn Public Schools, Co-Manager
Austin Vallies, Westwood Public Schools, Audition Chair
2011/2012 Middle School Bergen County Band
Amy Wilcox, Tenakill Middle School- Closter, Conductor
Stephanie Ofshinsky, Cresskill Public Schools, Manager
Heidi Kolb, New Milford Public Schools, Audition Chair
Please be aware of our attendance policy for students who successfully audition for the ensembles. No absences of any kind will be allowed for any reason. Any absence will result in immediate removal from the ensemble. Please be sure to check your schedule before applying to avoid uncomfortable and unnecessary situations.
Chorus and Band Auditions will take place on
Wednesday, October 12, 2011, at Brookside School in Allendale.
Please check the Director and Student Audition information for submission deadlines.
Directors must complete the Director Application Form online and then print it out for signature. Students must complete the Student Application Form and SUBMIT THEM ONLINE. The online form will then direct students to print out their forms. The application endorsements must then be signed appropriately. Both the Director Application and the Student Applications accompanied by the appropriate audition fees should then be submitted to the Audition Chair by Certified Mail in one package. Students should not submit applications online more than one time (for each audition).
Please have all pertinent information – voice part, instrument, director info, etc. – and a working printer connected to your computer before submitting application.
Directors must send all applications by CERTIFIED MAIL, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED.
Your receipt will be verification that applications have been received. Certified mail guarantees that the audition coordinator received applications. By adhering to the above schedule, you, the audition chairs and the coordinator will avoid being placed in difficult situations.
Students in your Music Department who wish to participate in both ensembles may do so. Students auditioning for both must be aware of the responsibilities and schedules of both ensembles. If a student chooses to audition for both ensembles and is selected for both, the student must participate fully in both ensembles. Failure to participate fully will result in the student being dropped from both groups. Please advise your students to apply/audition for the ensemble(s) best suited for them.
If you have any questions, you may contact:
Heidi Kolb (Band Auditions Chair) at 201-265-8661 x3119 or upbeat@musician.org
Austin Vallies (Choral Auditions Chair) at 201-664-5560 x6101 or austin.vallies@wwrsd.org
Stacey Sassi (Co-Festival Coordinator) at 201-385-8847 or ssassi@bergenfield.org
William Ullman (Co-Festival Coordinator) at 201-599-4178 x5358 or wullman@emerson.k12.nj.us
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Please download information and forms below as needed.
MEBCI Middle School Chorus Information
Files: Chorus Director Information and Application
Choir Student Instructions
Chorus Student Application
BEFORE YOU BEGIN COMPLETING THIS FORM, PLEASE BE SURE THAT YOU HAVE OBTAINED ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION INCLUDING WHAT VOICE PART YOU WILL BE AUDITIONING FOR. ALSO PLEASE BE VERY SURE THAT YOU PRINTER IS ONLINE AND FILLED WITH PAPER AND INK. YOU SHOULD ONLY SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION FORM ONCE.
MIDDLE SCHOOL Choir Requirements
Chorus Audition Solo-”Water is Wide”
Directions: Brookside School
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MEBCI MIDDLE School Band Information
Files: Band Director Instructions and Application
BEFORE YOU BEGIN COMPLETING THIS FORM, PLEASE BE SURE THAT YOU HAVE OBTAINED ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION INCLUDING WHAT INSTRUMENT(S) ON WHICH YOU WILL BE AUDITIONING. ALSO PLEASE BE VERY SURE THAT YOUR PRINTER IS ONLINE AND FILLED WITH PAPER AND INK. YOU SHOULD ONLY SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION FORM ONCE (FOR EACH INSTRUMENT).
MIDDLE SCHOOL Band Requirements
Percussion Solos: MEBCI Middle school Multi Percussion
MEBCI middle school Mallets
Directions: Brookside SCHOOL