Penn State University and School of Music presents:

Penn State Glee Club Men of Song Festival

Saturday, October 14, 2017

DEADLINE: Applications must be received by Wednesday, October 11, 2017

Email to

Mail to Dr. Christopher Kiver, Music Building 1, Penn State University, University Park, PA 16802

Festival Information:

The festival is intended to foster a lifelong love of singing for young men with changing and changed voices, from grades 8-12, and to provide an opportunity to experience singing with a collegiate men’s choir.

The Penn State Glee Club, a seventy voice men’s choir, comprises students from all colleges across the University Park campus. Recent highlights include touring Iceland in 2016, and appearing at the 2014 ACDA PA Fall Conference, and 2014 ACDA Eastern Division conference. The Hi-Lo’s are a select group of 10 singers drawn from the membership of the Glee Club, known for their entertaining and energized performances.

Schedule:

In the morning session, participants will join forces with the Hi-Lo’s to learn two pieces, and after lunch, rehearse three more pieces with the Penn State Glee Club. The day concludes with an informal public performance for which admission is free. If a director is bringing an intact men’s choir, that choir may also perform on the final concert.

9:30AM-10:00AMRegistration – Eisenhower Auditorium Lobby

light refreshments provided

10:00AM-11:45AMRehearsal with the Hi-Lo’s – Eisenhower Auditorium

11:45AM-12:45PMLunch (pizza, cookies, water and soda provided)

12:45PM-2:45PMRehearsal with the Glee Club – Eisenhower Auditorium

3:00PM-4:00PMInformal Concert – Eisenhower Auditorium

Hi-Lo’s

Glee Club

Intact school choirs (if applicable)

Combined choirs

4:00PMFestival concludes

Penn State voice faculty will be available to offer individual, 20-minute voice lessons (at no cost) in the morning. These lessons are intended for Seniors, Juniors and Sophomores who are seriously considering studying voice at college. Lesson spots will be filled in the order that applications are received.

Cost:

$15 per student. Checks should be made payable to Penn State Glee Club and mailed to Christopher Kiver, Men of Song Festival, Penn State University, 233 Music Building I, University Park, PA 16802.

A student may only participate if payment, completed application form, medical treatment authorization form, and university release form has been completed and returned by 5:00PM on Wednesday, October 11, 2017.

Music:

Music should be purchased by the schools and, if possible, be prepared in advance of the festival. All titles are in stock and available at a discounted price at The Musical Source – muscialsource.com

Repertoire:

Spaseniye sodelalPavel ChesnokovMusica RussicaTTBB

Beati mortuiMendelssohnAlliance MusicTTBB

MadTimothy C. Takachtimothytakach.comTB

Crossing the BarGwyneth WalkerE.C. SchirmerTTBB

‘O Sole Mioarr. Jacob NarverudSanta BarbaraTBB

When I think upon the maidensarr. Paul NealAlliance MusicTBB

Dress:

This is an informal festival, so “street clothes” are perfectly acceptable.

Parking:

The closest parking for cars and minivans will be the parking deck next to Eisenhower Auditorium. It is likely that school buses will need to drop off students at the auditorium, then proceed to park by the football stadium. Limited spaces might be available outside Music Building II on Allen Street, and there is no charge for parking on a Saturday, though this is a good 10-minute walk from Eisenhower Auditorium. More specific details will be sent to teachers before the festival.

Emergency Contact Information:

In order for your son to make the most of the experience, we ask that you not contact your son during the scheduled rehearsals. Should you need to contact your son during the festival, you may call the following Glee Club representative:

Dr. Christopher Kiver, director814 771 6001

In case of an emergency, a representative of Penn State will contact you at the emergency contact on the application form.

Please note that any teachers, parents or siblings attending the event as chaperones are the responsibility of their respective school district.

University Rules:

Students are expected to stay in the designated spaces on campus at all times.

  • The possession or use of alcohol and other drugs, fireworks, guns and other weapons is prohibited.
  • The operation of a motor vehicle by minors is prohibited while attending and participating in the program.
  • The parking of staff and participant vehicles must be in accordance with University parking regulations.
  • Rules and procedures governing when and under what circumstances participants may leave University property during the program. Students are not to leave campus at lunchtime unless accompanied by their teacher or parent/guardian.
  • No violence, including sexual abuse or harassment, will be tolerated.
  • Hazing of any kind is prohibited. Bullying including verbal, physical, and cyber bullying are prohibited.
  • No theft of property regardless of owner will be tolerated.
  • No use of tobacco products (smoking is prohibited in all University buildings) will be tolerated.
  • Misuse or damage of University property is prohibited. Charges will be assessed against those participants who are responsible for damage or misusing University property.
  • The inappropriate use of cameras, imaging, and digital devices is prohibited including use of such devices in showers, restrooms, or other areas where privacy is expected by participants.

Accommodations:

Please contact Dr. Christopher Kiver at if you have questions or requests for accommodations due to disabilities (wheelchair access, disabled parking, etc.) or dietary needs (food allergies etc).

Checklist:

Please return the following to the above address before Wednesday, October 12:

Check for $15 made payable to Penn State Glee Club

Completed application form

University Release form

Medical Treatment Authorization for Minors form