Mandatory Events
MANDATORY EVENTS - UPDATED 7/10/18, Studio Date clarification on 1/13
June 10 Song Submission Deadline - Two songs emailed via YouTube Links by this deadline. Thank you for submitting!
August 25-26 Academy Singer Retreat - Saturday, August 25 (10:00 a.m.) to Sunday, August 26th (1:00 p.m.) at the Smiths. 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 9 Photo Shoot (Sunday afternoon - TBD - likely 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM) Mrs. Smith will style this shoot, so please don't purchase anything until she meets with us.
October 27 Workshop 10 AM - 4 PM
November 10 Admission Day AM - 8 AM - 9:30 AM - Please add Admission Day, Saturday, November 10 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
November 14 Musical Auditions 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM - FYI - I hope everyone will plan to audition. Auditions are much earlier than usual.
December TBA Vocal Percussion and Bass Recording Session
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 December 20.
January 12 - Recording Workshop 10 AM - 4 PM - This important Saturday rehearsal is just after we return from Winterim and is a time to put the finishing polish on the vocals for the session that occurs just 10 days later.
January 17 - Final Rehearsal Before Studio - Thursday, January 17 (5:30 – 7:30 PM) . This will be our final opportunity to work out any kinks before we go into the studio. THIS REHEARSAL HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
January 22-23 - Recording Session #1
We will begin recording on Tuesday, January 22, and Wednesday, January 23. You will be excused from school on these two days. Please notify your teachers/coaches well in advance, and be proactive about making up any missed work. Be prepared to stay until we are finished each night. In the event of snow, we will still record.
February 2-3 - Recording Session #2
We will complete recording on Saturday, February 2, and Sunday, February 3. 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. In the event of snow, we will still record.
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.
IMPORTANT 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. 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.
February 28 - Final Stage Rehearsal Before Showcase Thursday, February 28 (5:30 – 7:30 PM) - on stage at BA.
School Assemblies
Wednesday, March 6 – Long MS Assembly (9:10 AM)
Thursday, March 7 – US Assembly (9:10 AM)
Performing Arts Showcase - Friday, March 8 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 is one week earlier than usual, and it is on a FRIDAY night.
May 15 - Auditions for 2019 - 2020 - Wednesday, May 15 (4:00 - 6:00 PM)
Academy Singer auditions for 2019-20 group will be held in the chorus room at 4:00 PM. All seniors are encouraged to be a part of the adjudication.
May 23 - Graduation and Baccalaureate Rehearsal – Thursday, May 23 (1:00 PM – 3:00 PM)
This rehearsal is in the gym after the final all-school assembly and gym set-up.
May 26 - Baccalaureate - Sunday, May 27- 3:00 p.m. (call at 2:15 PM)
May 27 - 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.
June 10 Song Submission Deadline - Two songs emailed via YouTube Links by this deadline. Thank you for submitting!
August 25-26 Academy Singer Retreat - Saturday, August 25 (10:00 a.m.) to Sunday, August 26th (1:00 p.m.) at the Smiths. 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 9 Photo Shoot (Sunday afternoon - TBD - likely 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM) Mrs. Smith will style this shoot, so please don't purchase anything until she meets with us.
October 27 Workshop 10 AM - 4 PM
November 10 Admission Day AM - 8 AM - 9:30 AM - Please add Admission Day, Saturday, November 10 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
November 14 Musical Auditions 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM - FYI - I hope everyone will plan to audition. Auditions are much earlier than usual.
December TBA Vocal Percussion and Bass Recording Session
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 December 20.
January 12 - Recording Workshop 10 AM - 4 PM - This important Saturday rehearsal is just after we return from Winterim and is a time to put the finishing polish on the vocals for the session that occurs just 10 days later.
January 17 - Final Rehearsal Before Studio - Thursday, January 17 (5:30 – 7:30 PM) . This will be our final opportunity to work out any kinks before we go into the studio. THIS REHEARSAL HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
January 22-23 - Recording Session #1
We will begin recording on Tuesday, January 22, and Wednesday, January 23. You will be excused from school on these two days. Please notify your teachers/coaches well in advance, and be proactive about making up any missed work. Be prepared to stay until we are finished each night. In the event of snow, we will still record.
February 2-3 - Recording Session #2
We will complete recording on Saturday, February 2, and Sunday, February 3. 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. In the event of snow, we will still record.
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.
IMPORTANT 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. 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.
February 28 - Final Stage Rehearsal Before Showcase Thursday, February 28 (5:30 – 7:30 PM) - on stage at BA.
School Assemblies
Wednesday, March 6 – Long MS Assembly (9:10 AM)
Thursday, March 7 – US Assembly (9:10 AM)
Performing Arts Showcase - Friday, March 8 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 is one week earlier than usual, and it is on a FRIDAY night.
May 15 - Auditions for 2019 - 2020 - Wednesday, May 15 (4:00 - 6:00 PM)
Academy Singer auditions for 2019-20 group will be held in the chorus room at 4:00 PM. All seniors are encouraged to be a part of the adjudication.
May 23 - Graduation and Baccalaureate Rehearsal – Thursday, May 23 (1:00 PM – 3:00 PM)
This rehearsal is in the gym after the final all-school assembly and gym set-up.
May 26 - Baccalaureate - Sunday, May 27- 3:00 p.m. (call at 2:15 PM)
May 27 - 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.