Rhapsody
Date: April 7th, 2014
To:5th grade students coming to Lake Forest
From:Lake Forest Choir Department
Re:Auditions
Dear 5th grade students and families,
We are excited that you are interested in auditioning for Rhapsody, the advanced grade 6th grade choir, at Lake Forest. This auditioned group is under the direction of Joshua Wenger and Jeremiah Pritchard. They perform traditional choir music as well a show choir style within the year.
This past year Rhapsody had the opportunity to singing on the radio, travel and perform at LFMS feeder elementary schools and perform in multiple concerts. Rhapsody will also be going on a Chattanooga field trip before the end of this year to sing in a choir festival, go to the aquarium, and sing the National Anthem at a Lookouts game. Next year, we hope to have a similar schedule. It is also important to know Rhapsody does have a cost; we aim to keep the total cost for the year under or around $100. This cost includes a t-shirt and multiple field trips throughout the year.
At the end of their 6th grade year, these students will be greatly encouraged to audition for Men’s Chorus, Girls’ Choir, or Revolution.
The auditions will be held April 17 – April 25 with the schedule for each school listed below. Mr. Wenger will be coming to each of Lake Forest’s feeder elementary schools during these times.
Park ViewApril 177:15am
TaylorApril 227:00am
WatervilleApril 222:15pm
Valley ViewApril 237:30am
Oak GroveApril 232:15pm
Black FoxApril 242:15pm
ProspectTBATBA
Open AuditionApril 253:00-4:30pm
Lake Forest Middle School, Auditorium, April, 25th, 3:00-4:30pm will be the open audition day for those who could not attend the above scheduled auditions as well as for students who do not attend a Lake Forest feeder schools.
For the audition, students should be prepared to sing a song they learned in elementary chorus, church children’s choir, patriotic song, or Happy Birthday. No accompaniment is necessary for the audition. Rhapsody is looking for students that are excited and ready to sing. The students will sing only in front of the directors for their audition.
Rhapsody is an Advanced Ensemble with high expectations and will demanding musically, possibly involve a few after school commitments, and will potentially cost around $100 including some trips. We look forward to meeting you and hearing you sing!
Joshua Wenger Jeremiah Pritchard
423-478-8821
RHAPSODY
Audition Application
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Name______
Parents______
Address______
Parent’s E-mail Address______
Home Phone______Parent’s Cell Phone______
Work Phone______
Elementary School______5th Grade Teacher______
Please list any sports or extra-curricular activities you are currently or potentially involved
in: ______
Prior Musical Experience (i.e. piano lessons, voice lessons, dance, choir, band, musical
theater)______
Parents and students please sign below stating that you have read the audition letter and are aware of the requirements for the advanced ensemble auditions.
Parent Signature______Date______
Student Signature______Date______
Each student must attach a current picture in order for this to be considered a complete audition application