MIddle Level Honor Fest
EVENT DATE: Saturday, September 25, 2010
Registration Deadline: Friday, September 10, 2010
Forms: Band Nomination Form
Choir Nomination Form
Participants: Advanced band and choir middle school students selected through director nomination
Objective: HonorFest is an opportunity for advanced middle school musicians to work with a clinician in a large ensemble. In addition to the closing performance of the HonorFest ensembles, the day will feature performances by the VanderCook Symphonic Band and Chamber Singers.
The bands and choir will rehearse during the morning and afternoon, and perform in the early evening. This year's bands are conducted by educator, composer and clinician William Owens of the Everman, TX Independent School District, and Stacey Larson, Associate Director of Bands at VanderCook College of Music. The choir is conducted by Dr. Robert Sinclair, Director of Choral Activities at VanderCook College of Music.
To nominate students, directors should fill out a nomination form, linked above. We will not require a form for each student this year; the nomination form, completely filled out, is all we will require. Completed nomination forms should be received no later than Friday, September 10, 2010.
A schedule of events will be sent for all students selected to Middle Level HonorFest 2010. Once selection is complete a $40.00 fee (per student) will be charged, due by Friday, September 24. Please pay for all students on one school-printed check or purchase order. A credit card payment is also accepted. Make all checks out to VanderCook College of Music.
Fees cannot be refunded once student is selected, so please nominate wisely. This fee includes a performance T-shirt and lunch. Music will be issued on the day of the festival.
Return completed form and payment to:
VanderCook College of Music
Attn: Pete Frasso - MLHF
3140 S. Federal St.
Chicago, IL 60616-3731
If you wish to fax your submission, the number is (312) 225–5211.
If you have any questions, please contact Pete Frasso at (312) 225-6288 x222 or at pfrasso@vandercook.edu.