{"id":1951,"date":"2017-11-10T15:27:15","date_gmt":"2017-11-10T15:27:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gcsdstaff.org\/eckwall\/?p=1951"},"modified":"2017-11-13T02:17:26","modified_gmt":"2017-11-13T02:17:26","slug":"2nd-5th-christmas-program-auditions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gcsdstaff.org\/eckwall\/?p=1951","title":{"rendered":"2nd-5th Christmas Program Auditions!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hello,<\/p>\n

The Christmas Programs are right around the corner!\u00a0 The 2nd<\/sup> and 3rd<\/sup> grades\u2019 program this year will be The Littlest Elf, <\/em><\/strong>and the 4th <\/sup>and 5th<\/sup> grade\u2019 program will be Fa La La La La.com! <\/em><\/strong>The programs will take place on Monday, December 18th<\/sup>.\u00a0 <\/strong>Kindergarten and 1st<\/sup> grades will perform at 5:45 p.m., 2nd<\/sup> and 3rd<\/sup> grades at 6:45 p.m., and 4th<\/sup> and 5th<\/sup> grade at 7:30 p.m.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>All Programs are scheduled to take place in the new Geneseo High School Concert Hall. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Along with the program\u2019s music, both Fa la la la la.com and The Littlest Elf <\/em>require a cast of about 15 characters. \u00a0If your child is interested in playing one of these roles, they may audition on Friday 11\/10, Monday 11\/13,<\/em> and Tuesday 11\/14.<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0 Students should sign up for an audition time outside the Northside Music Room<\/strong>.\u00a0 I may have time to listen to additional students, but priority will be for those who have signed up in advance.<\/p>\n

Auditions for 2nd<\/sup>-5th<\/sup> graders will occur from 7:45-8:15 a.m. on Tuesday and also for 4th<\/sup> and 5th<\/sup> graders during lunch\/recess time Friday, Monday, and Tuesday, in the Northside music room. Encourage your child to speak slowly, clearly, and with expression at the audition.\u00a0 If your child eats breakfast at school on Tuesday, they should eat breakfast before coming to the audition.<\/p>\n

Students should bring the Audition Form<\/strong> to the audition filled out with their first and last name with the characters for which they are auditioning listed. Please also fill out and sign the<\/strong> Video Permission <\/strong>section so that I may video-record the audition for later reference when making final casting decisions.\u00a0 Students should memorize one<\/em> of the three lines printed on the audition form.\u00a0 I have extra forms available in the music room, and I have attached it and the scripts for each program at the bottom of this note.<\/p>\n

Regardless of the outcome of these auditions, ALL students will also have the opportunity to participate in an extra instrument ensemble, which will perform at the Christmas Program as well.\u00a0 In addition, there will be several solo and small group singing opportunities.<\/p>\n

Please contact me if you have questions. Thank you for your help in advance!<\/p>\n

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Sincerely,<\/p>\n

Mike Eckwall<\/p>\n

meckwall@geneseoschools.org<\/a><\/p>\n

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2nd-3rdThe Littlest Reindeer Speaking Part Audition Form<\/a><\/p>\n

The Littlest Reindeer script<\/a><\/p>\n

4th-5th Fa La La La La.com Speaking Part Audition Form<\/a><\/p>\n

Fa la la la script<\/a><\/p>\n

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Remaining Northside Fine Arts Dates 2017-18<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Geneseo Christmas Walk<\/strong> (4th<\/sup> and 5th<\/sup> grades)<\/em><\/strong>– Saturday, December 9, 2017, Location TBA, Southwest 3:30 p.m., Millikin 4:00 p.m., Northside 4:30 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Northside Christmas Programs<\/strong>–\u00a0Monday, December 18, 2017, High School Concert Hall<\/p>\n