Mandatory Events
MANDATORY EVENTS - UPDATED 6/18/17
July 1 Song Submission Deadline - Two songs emailed via YouTube Links by this deadline.
August 26-27 Academy Singer Retreat - Saturday, August 26 (10:00 a.m.) to Sunday, August 27th (1:00 p.m.) at the Smiths. Mrs. Marks has volunteered to do breakfast on Sunday. Please contact me if your parent is interested is helping with food for lunch on Saturday and/or snacks/water. Find more details about the upcoming retreat at AcademySingers.com under the DOCs tab.
September Photo Shoot (one Sunday afternoon - TBD)
November 11 Admission Day AM - 8 AM - 9:30 AM - Please add Admission Day, Saturday, November 11 to your performance calendar. We will sing in the morning at 9:00 AM. Call at 8:00 AM. You will be finished by 9:30 AM
Vocal Percussion and Bass Recording Session - Early January TBA
It is essential to record any bass and/or vocal percussion parts on the a cappella numbers prior to the group session. We will arrange for the bassist and percussionist to record these parts prior to January 23.
January 13 Recording Workshop 10 AM - 4 PM - This important Saturday rehearsal is just after we return from Christmas break and is a time to put the finishing polish on the vocals for the session that occurs just a couple of weeks later.
January 18 Final Rehearsal Before Studio - Thursday, January 18 (5:30 – 7:30 PM) . This will be our final opportunity to work out any kinks before we go into the studio.
Recording Session One – Tuesday - Wednesday, January 23-24
We will begin recording on Tuesday, January 23, and Wednesday, January 24. You will be excused from school on these two days. Please notify your teachers well in advance, and be proactive about making up any missed work.
Recording Session Two - Saturday, February 3 and Sunday, February 4.
We will complete recording on Saturday, February 3, and Sunday, February 4. All sessions will begin at 10:00 AM and continue until we are finished each night. These are mandatory sessions, so mark your calendar now. All day Saturday and Sunday
Flu
This is a time of year when most of you will be vocally compromised due to flu, laryngitis, colds, allergies, etc. Going to bed early and sleeping as late as possible is your best defense in physically preparing you to sing for 12-14 hours a day while we are in the studio. You should not go to school or practice on these dates. We will talk about that more in class. Although we won’t spend the night in the studio, it could go late. Plan on being there the entire time. If for some reason we finish with you early, consider it a bonus. Do not ask to leave early. Plan on being there until we release you.
Note: The privilege of recording a professional CD of this quality comes with the responsibility of selling 29 CDs each. This does not begin to cover the cost of the record, but is a good faith demonstration that we are willing to go the extra mile to have this unique opportunity. We may explore the idea of digital downloads instead (or in tandem with CDs). Start making your lists now of friends and family members who may buy a CD from you. This sales and marketing effort will be a huge part of your fourth quarter grade. Everyone is expected to sell 29 CDs.
Final Stage Rehearsal Before School Assemblies: Thursday, March 8 (5:30 – 7:30 PM) - on stage at BA.
School Assemblies
Tuesday, March 12 or 13 – Long MS Assembly (9:10 AM)
Wednesday, March 14 – US Assembly (9:10 AM)
Fine Arts Showcase - Thursday, March 15 at 7 p.m
Assuming that you will be absolutely spectacular, we will plan to perform at an off-campus venue like "The Loveless Barn” or “The Franklin Theatre” that will showcase this group as well as our top forensics competitors. Sound check will be at the venue and we will leave BA at 1:30 PM on the day of the event. You will be excused from your 4th block class and P.E. on that day.
Please note that the performance, as last year, will be held on the final day of school prior to Spring Break, so advertise the timing of the concert to your friends and family so that they do not plan to travel until after the concert Thursday night.
Auditions for 2018 - 2018 - Monday, May 17 (4:00 - 6:00 PM)
Academy Singer auditions for 2017-18 will be held in the chorus room at 4:00 PM. All seniors are encouraged to be a part of the adjudication.
Graduation and Baccalaureate Rehearsal – Thursday, May 24 (1:00 PM – 3:00 PM)
This rehearsal is in the gym after the final all-school assembly and gym set-up.
Baccalaureate - Sunday, May 27- 3:00 p.m. (call at 2:15 PM)
Graduation - Monday, May 28- 10:30 AM (call at 8:00 AM)
We are always expected to perform at these two events. Mark your calendars. Please note that Graduation falls on Memorial Day.
July 1 Song Submission Deadline - Two songs emailed via YouTube Links by this deadline.
August 26-27 Academy Singer Retreat - Saturday, August 26 (10:00 a.m.) to Sunday, August 27th (1:00 p.m.) at the Smiths. Mrs. Marks has volunteered to do breakfast on Sunday. Please contact me if your parent is interested is helping with food for lunch on Saturday and/or snacks/water. Find more details about the upcoming retreat at AcademySingers.com under the DOCs tab.
September Photo Shoot (one Sunday afternoon - TBD)
November 11 Admission Day AM - 8 AM - 9:30 AM - Please add Admission Day, Saturday, November 11 to your performance calendar. We will sing in the morning at 9:00 AM. Call at 8:00 AM. You will be finished by 9:30 AM
Vocal Percussion and Bass Recording Session - Early January TBA
It is essential to record any bass and/or vocal percussion parts on the a cappella numbers prior to the group session. We will arrange for the bassist and percussionist to record these parts prior to January 23.
January 13 Recording Workshop 10 AM - 4 PM - This important Saturday rehearsal is just after we return from Christmas break and is a time to put the finishing polish on the vocals for the session that occurs just a couple of weeks later.
January 18 Final Rehearsal Before Studio - Thursday, January 18 (5:30 – 7:30 PM) . This will be our final opportunity to work out any kinks before we go into the studio.
Recording Session One – Tuesday - Wednesday, January 23-24
We will begin recording on Tuesday, January 23, and Wednesday, January 24. You will be excused from school on these two days. Please notify your teachers well in advance, and be proactive about making up any missed work.
Recording Session Two - Saturday, February 3 and Sunday, February 4.
We will complete recording on Saturday, February 3, and Sunday, February 4. All sessions will begin at 10:00 AM and continue until we are finished each night. These are mandatory sessions, so mark your calendar now. All day Saturday and Sunday
Flu
This is a time of year when most of you will be vocally compromised due to flu, laryngitis, colds, allergies, etc. Going to bed early and sleeping as late as possible is your best defense in physically preparing you to sing for 12-14 hours a day while we are in the studio. You should not go to school or practice on these dates. We will talk about that more in class. Although we won’t spend the night in the studio, it could go late. Plan on being there the entire time. If for some reason we finish with you early, consider it a bonus. Do not ask to leave early. Plan on being there until we release you.
Note: The privilege of recording a professional CD of this quality comes with the responsibility of selling 29 CDs each. This does not begin to cover the cost of the record, but is a good faith demonstration that we are willing to go the extra mile to have this unique opportunity. We may explore the idea of digital downloads instead (or in tandem with CDs). Start making your lists now of friends and family members who may buy a CD from you. This sales and marketing effort will be a huge part of your fourth quarter grade. Everyone is expected to sell 29 CDs.
Final Stage Rehearsal Before School Assemblies: Thursday, March 8 (5:30 – 7:30 PM) - on stage at BA.
School Assemblies
Tuesday, March 12 or 13 – Long MS Assembly (9:10 AM)
Wednesday, March 14 – US Assembly (9:10 AM)
Fine Arts Showcase - Thursday, March 15 at 7 p.m
Assuming that you will be absolutely spectacular, we will plan to perform at an off-campus venue like "The Loveless Barn” or “The Franklin Theatre” that will showcase this group as well as our top forensics competitors. Sound check will be at the venue and we will leave BA at 1:30 PM on the day of the event. You will be excused from your 4th block class and P.E. on that day.
Please note that the performance, as last year, will be held on the final day of school prior to Spring Break, so advertise the timing of the concert to your friends and family so that they do not plan to travel until after the concert Thursday night.
Auditions for 2018 - 2018 - Monday, May 17 (4:00 - 6:00 PM)
Academy Singer auditions for 2017-18 will be held in the chorus room at 4:00 PM. All seniors are encouraged to be a part of the adjudication.
Graduation and Baccalaureate Rehearsal – Thursday, May 24 (1:00 PM – 3:00 PM)
This rehearsal is in the gym after the final all-school assembly and gym set-up.
Baccalaureate - Sunday, May 27- 3:00 p.m. (call at 2:15 PM)
Graduation - Monday, May 28- 10:30 AM (call at 8:00 AM)
We are always expected to perform at these two events. Mark your calendars. Please note that Graduation falls on Memorial Day.