Mandatory Events - 2020-2021
DATES TO MARK ON YOUR CALENDAR (please share with your parents)
June 18 Song Submission Deadline - Submit two YouTube Links.
August 29-30 Academy Singers Retreat - 10 AM on Sat. - 1 PM on Sun.
September 20 Sunday Afternoon Photo Shoot - 3:00 - 7:00 PM - Mrs. Smith will style this shoot, so please don't purchase anything until she meets with us.
November 7 Recording Workshop - (possible recording date) 10:00 - 8:00 PM
November 14 Admission Day - 8 AM - 9:30 AM . Please add Admission Day, Saturday, November 14 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 17 & 18 Musical Auditions - 5:00 - 8:00 PM in the theatre.
December TBA Bass Recording Session
It is essential to record any bass parts on the a cappella numbers prior to the group session. We will arrange for the bassists to record these parts prior to December 20
January 9 Recording Workshop - 12:00 - 4:00 PM
January 14 Final Rehearsal Before Studio - 5:30 - 7:30 PM
January 20-21 Recording Session #1
We will begin recording on Wednesday, January 20, and Thursday, January 21. 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.
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.
February 6 Admission Day 8 AM - 9:30 AM . Please add Admission Day, Saturday, February 6 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. This could potentially be a small group, but everyone be prepared to sing, if asked.
February 6 -7 Recording Session #2
We will complete recording on Saturday, February 1, and Sunday, February 2. 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.
Showcase Dress Rehearsal - 5:30 - 7:30 PM - Onstage at BA.
Thursday, March 25
IF SHOWCASE IS FRIDAY, MARCH 26:
March 24 - MS Long Assembly 9:10 AM
March 25 - US Long Assembly 9:10 AM
March 26 - Performing Arts Showcase 7 PM (We will leave BA at 1:00 PM)
IF SHOWCASE IS THURSDAY, APRIL 1:
March 30 - MS Long Assembly 9:10 AM
March 31 - US Long Assembly 9:10 AM
April 1 - Performing Arts Showcase 7 PM (We will leave BA at 1:00 PM)
May 8 Video Shoot 3:30 - 6:30 PM
May 19 - Auditions for 2021 - 2022 - Wednesday, May 19 (4:00 - 6:00 PM)
Academy Singer auditions for 2021-22 group will be held in the chorus room at 4:00 PM. All seniors are encouraged to be a part of the adjudication.
May 27 Bacc. & Graduation Rehearsal - 1 PM - 3 PM - Thursday, May 27 (1:00 - 3:00 PM) This rehearsal is in the gym after the final all-school assembly and gym set-up.
May 30 Baccalaureate - 3 PM (arrive at 2:15 PM for warm-up)
May 31 Graduation - 10:30 AM (arrive at 8 AM)
We are always expected to perform at these two events. Mark your calendars. Please note that Graduation falls on Memorial Day.
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.
June 18 Song Submission Deadline - Submit two YouTube Links.
August 29-30 Academy Singers Retreat - 10 AM on Sat. - 1 PM on Sun.
September 20 Sunday Afternoon Photo Shoot - 3:00 - 7:00 PM - Mrs. Smith will style this shoot, so please don't purchase anything until she meets with us.
November 7 Recording Workshop - (possible recording date) 10:00 - 8:00 PM
November 14 Admission Day - 8 AM - 9:30 AM . Please add Admission Day, Saturday, November 14 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 17 & 18 Musical Auditions - 5:00 - 8:00 PM in the theatre.
December TBA Bass Recording Session
It is essential to record any bass parts on the a cappella numbers prior to the group session. We will arrange for the bassists to record these parts prior to December 20
January 9 Recording Workshop - 12:00 - 4:00 PM
January 14 Final Rehearsal Before Studio - 5:30 - 7:30 PM
January 20-21 Recording Session #1
We will begin recording on Wednesday, January 20, and Thursday, January 21. 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.
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.
February 6 Admission Day 8 AM - 9:30 AM . Please add Admission Day, Saturday, February 6 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. This could potentially be a small group, but everyone be prepared to sing, if asked.
February 6 -7 Recording Session #2
We will complete recording on Saturday, February 1, and Sunday, February 2. 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.
Showcase Dress Rehearsal - 5:30 - 7:30 PM - Onstage at BA.
Thursday, March 25
IF SHOWCASE IS FRIDAY, MARCH 26:
March 24 - MS Long Assembly 9:10 AM
March 25 - US Long Assembly 9:10 AM
March 26 - Performing Arts Showcase 7 PM (We will leave BA at 1:00 PM)
IF SHOWCASE IS THURSDAY, APRIL 1:
March 30 - MS Long Assembly 9:10 AM
March 31 - US Long Assembly 9:10 AM
April 1 - Performing Arts Showcase 7 PM (We will leave BA at 1:00 PM)
May 8 Video Shoot 3:30 - 6:30 PM
May 19 - Auditions for 2021 - 2022 - Wednesday, May 19 (4:00 - 6:00 PM)
Academy Singer auditions for 2021-22 group will be held in the chorus room at 4:00 PM. All seniors are encouraged to be a part of the adjudication.
May 27 Bacc. & Graduation Rehearsal - 1 PM - 3 PM - Thursday, May 27 (1:00 - 3:00 PM) This rehearsal is in the gym after the final all-school assembly and gym set-up.
May 30 Baccalaureate - 3 PM (arrive at 2:15 PM for warm-up)
May 31 Graduation - 10:30 AM (arrive at 8 AM)
We are always expected to perform at these two events. Mark your calendars. Please note that Graduation falls on Memorial Day.
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.