Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Vocal Music Department

The "5 Man Quartet" featuring Trent Baer, Andrew Brondos, Dovas Lietuvninkas, Max Marciniak and Andrew Payton performed for the Riverside Township Meeting on Tuesday night.  They opened the meeting with the National Anthem and sang two other songs, much to the delight of the attendees.  They are becoming quite the accomplished group and are building a good repertoire of "doo-wop" songs.  They'll be featured in our next concert!

The Madrigals are learning new repertoire for the 2nd half of the year.  After their busy Holiday Season, it's been exciting to learn new material.

One of their most memorable performances was singing at Orchestra Hall in Chicago.  At one point, Duain Wolf, the conductor of the Chicago Symphony Chorus, stopped and listened to them!

We will have many, many students participating in the IHSA Solo and Ensemble Contest on March 5.  Entries are due and students are reminded to find an accompanist to work with! 

The choirs are also preparing music for their trip to Disney World in Orlando, FL!  We are leaving on Feb. 18 and will return on the 21st.  The choirs will perform a concert in Downtown Disney and will also attend a Disney Sings! Workshop.  Packets of information were sent home today.  Parents, you are strongly encouraged to attend a meeting for all participants on Tuesday, Feb. 1 in the Little Theater.  We will discuss the trip, expectations of all students, meet the chaperones and also answer any questions you may have.

Finally, the cast list for the Spring Musical, "The Wiz" will be posted today.  Congratulations in advance to all who are in the play.  It's a strong cast and the show will be great!  Mark your calendars for March 18, 19, and 20!