Please note that we will still have rehearsal today February 17 despite the lack of an activity bus. There are ten rehearsals left after today!

This week we add Wednesday rehearsals from 2:10 - 5:00.

Check below for the Crew Updates. Mr. G added another Painting Day again this week, Tuesday from 3:00 - 4:00. Remember to bring painting clothes. The paint will not wash out.

We are still looking for donations of newsies caps, newspapers, and old sheets to transform into vests and signs.

NEWSIES JR performances will be MARCH 9, 10, 11, and 12, 2023!!!!

- Mrs. Broeker

The Vocal Power Class completed their Pop Song Unit. Students selected songs that were composed in decade. Digital Music Students explored how music manipulates our emotions and composed songs expressing two emotions. In Music 6, students explored music from around the world. Keyboard students are perfecting playing sixteenth note combinations and triplets.

T-Shirts can be ordered from now until March 1! Simply click the link and order! Chorus & Show Choir T-Shirt We are reusing the same t-shirt design and color from last year. If you know where your t-shirt is located, there is no need to order another shirt. The shirts will be delivered to Emerson and distributed to students in time for our April Concert, Spring field trip, and Music in the Parks Competition.

Looking Ahead to February:

There will be no rehearsal on Monday, February 20. Enjoy the three day weekend!

10 Tuesday, February 21: 3:00 - 5:00 All Cast and Crews Rehearsal

9 Wednesday, February 22 (and March 1 and 8): All Cast Rehearsal 2:10 - 5:00

8 Thursday, February 23: 3:00 - 5:00 All Cast and Crews Rehearsal

7 Friday, February 24: 3:00 - 5:00 All CAST and STAGE, LIGHT, SOUND, COSTUMES, HAIR & MAKE-UP CREWS

6 Monday, February 27: All CAST and STAGE, LIGHT, SOUND, COSTUMES, HAIR & MAKE-UP CREWS

No Rehearsal Tuesday, February 28 because of Spring Conferences

5 Wednesday, March 1: All Cast and Crews Rehearsal 2:10 - 5:00

4 Thursday, March 2: 3:00 - 5:00 All Cast and Crews Rehearsal

3 Friday, March 3: 3:00 - 5:00 All CAST and STAGE, LIGHT, SOUND, COSTUMES, HAIR & MAKE-UP CREWS

Mandatory Dress Rehearsal/Tech week:

2 March 6 3:00 - 5:00 All Cast and Crews Rehearsal

1 March 7 3:00 - 5:00 All Cast and Crews Rehearsal

0 March 8 All Cast and Crews Rehearsal 2:10 - 5:00

MPR ALL CAST and STAGE, LIGHT, SOUND, COSTUMES, HAIR & MAKE-UP CREWS

Mandatory Performances:

Thursday, March 9 1:00 PM fifth Grade matinee - RED CAST

Thursday, March 9 3:05 Emerson Students and Staff matinee - BLUE CAST

Tickets for the Emerson Student and Staff performance will be $5.00. All proceeds from this performance will be donated to the St. Baldrick's Fundraiser.

Friday, March 10 7:00 PM - BLUE CAST

Saturday, March 11 3:00 PM - BLUE CAST

Saturday, March 11 7:00 PM - RED CAST

Sunday, March 12 3:00 PM - RED CAST

Every cast member from both casts are in every show!

ALL PERFORMANCES AND DRESS/TECH REHEARSALS ARE MANDATORY!

Hair & Make-Up Crew and Costume Crew will meet daily starting February 22 from 3:00 - 5:00. (2:10 - 5:00 on Wednesdays)

Prop Crew will meet on Thursdays from 3:00 - 4:00 during February.

Light Crew and Sound Crew start Monday from 3:00 - 5:00 in the MPR.

Set Painting Crew has two meetings this week! Tuesday and Thursday from 3:00 - 4:00 in the MPR. Set Painting Crew will end on February 23.

Stage Crew starts Friday, February 3 from 3:00 - 4:00 in the MPR. Continues to meet every rehearsal from 3:00 - 5:00 PM

• COVID-19 Quarantine Restrictions: Per district policy, any student who is quarantined will need to follow district rules regarding that quarantine. We cannot change the dates of the show or rehearsals because someone is quarantined/tests positive for COVID-19. This includes any district guideline that would require a student to quarantine. Student safety is a high priority.

• Grades: If a student is placed in Spark, they must exit within two weeks to still be in the cast. If they are still in Spark by February 14th, they cannot be in the musical and will be recast by the director.

• Attendance: If a student has 2 unexcused absences, they cannot be in the musical. An absence would be unexcused if the student does not inform the director. As long as the absence is communicated within 24-48 hours of the rehearsal, the student will be excused. Illness, missing school, and prior commitments made before accepting a role are all considered excused absences.

• Expectations: Students cast are expected to attend rehearsals on time, come prepared, and rehearse diligently. After three warnings a student may be recast in their role.

• Students who are exempt from PE for medical reasons may not dance or move items during a show depending on doctor/school nurse permission and guidance. Student safety is a high priority.

• Since Newsies Jr is a period piece, if a student is planning on cutting or dyeing their hair during the duration of the show they must notify the director in writing before February 1. This does not include getting hair trimmed. Notification allows for a wig to be purchased if needed. Students who do not comply may be recast.

• Acrobats must submit a video showing what they can do and emailed permission from a parent.

• All Cast members must be able to be photographed! We have lots of people taking pictures for publicity, and the yearbook. If you cannot be photographed, crew would be a better choice.

Our Music in the Parks contest is May 6th, 2023 all day

- please save the date!!!

If your student is in band and/or orchestra, students will able to perform with all groups and students will only pay one fee. Band and Orchestra Members pay by check. New this year, Chorus members who are not in any other ensemble pay in School Bucks. Both 7/8 Singers and Showsies will compete! I coordinate with the Band and Orchestra directors to make sure that our times do not overlap. All of our competitions meet at the same school, Viking Middle School.

We are competing at:

10:20 a.m. District Honors Chorus (Emerson and Lincoln 6/7/8 Singers)

10:40 a.m. Emerson Show Choir

11:00 Lincoln Show Choir

After we compete students may choose to go to Great America with us. Students who do not want to attend Great America will need to arrange transportation home. The fees in School Bucks reflect the different options.

Parent Chaperones are needed!

This is activity is optional, but a great singing and performance opportunity for students. We sing/perform for collegiate choral professors and they give us feedback and possibly a trophy. After competing, students can choose to go to Great America with us for a day at the amusement park. More information will be coming soon. I will be sending a link for t-shirt orders soon. (same t-shirt as last year)!

March 1: Last Day to order t-shirts online.

March 10, 11, and 12, 2023 - Newsies Jr Performances

April 19, 2023 Choral Concert 7PM Wednesday, (Arrive at 6:30PM)

Field Trip to the Elementary Schools

April 28 - Emerson Music Assembly

Saturday, May 6, 2023 Great America Music in the Parks Festival

Email: tbroeker@d64.org
Website: https://sites.google.com/a/d64.org/emerson-general-music-with-mrs-broeker/homeeker
Location: 8101 North Cumberland Avenue, Niles, IL, USA
Phone: 847-653-3824