ALL Cast Members who are available are invited to perform "Seize the Day" for the fifth grade families at the the Open House on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at 6:00 PM. Please arrive at 5:45 PM. Wear red, black, and white. (newspaper colors)

The Newsies Jr Rehearsals have been outstanding!

There is no rehearsal, today, Friday, January 13 because there will be no activity bus.

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

Welcome back! The Musical rehearsal have been incredible! Some of the crews will be starting in two weeks. Stay tuned for more information. The music classes continue to produce excellent music! Enjoy your three day weekend! - Mrs. Broeker

The Vocal Power Class presentations were wonderful this week! Students rehearsed songs from many shows including Wicked, Annie, and Very Harry Potter Musical with full harmonies and creative choreography! At the end of the trimester families will be invited to see highlights from each unit. In Music 6, students began playing the ukulele! They are able to strum four chords already. Composers chose a wide variety of poems for inspiration, using everything from Shel Silverstein to Edgar Allen Poe. In addition to their Magic Four Chord Progressions, keyboard students learned how to play the iconic "Heart and Soul."

Updated January Schedule

NO REHEARSAL Friday, January 13.

Mondays: 3:00 - 4:00 : Bowery Brigade, Vaudeville Dancers, Newsies 2, Brooklyn Newsies (Sixth Grade Chorus Members with Mrs. Fong until 3:30)

3:00 - 5:00: Lead Rehearsal (Headliners, Newsies 1 & 4, Toughs, Publishers, Katherine's Friends, & N.Y. Citizens )

Tuesdays: 3:00 - 4:00 : | All Cast Rehearsal

3:00 - 5:00: Lead Rehearsal (Headliners, & Newsies 1 & 4)

Thursdays: 3:00 - 4:00 : Vaudeville Dancers, Bowery Brigade, & Acrobats

3:00 - 5:00: Lead Rehearsal (Headliners, Newsies 1 & 4)

Fridays: 3:00 - 5:00: Lead Rehearsal

3:00 - 4:00 : Toughs, Publishers, Katherine's Friends, & N.Y. Citizens:

Mandatory dress rehearsal week: March 6, 7, & 9 3-4pm MPR ALL CAST

Mandatory Performances: March 10 @ 7pm, March 11 @ 3 & 7 pm, & March 12 @ 3pm. Every cast member from both casts are in every show!

ALL PERFORMANCES AND DRESS REHEARSALS ARE MANDATORY!

Newsies Group 2 and Brooklyn Newsies Monday and Tuesday from 3:00 - 4:00

Headliners and Newsies Group 1: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday from 3:00 - 5:00

Bowery Brigade and Vaudeville Dancers: Monday and Thursday from 3:00 - 4:00

Toughs, Publishers, Katherine's Friends, & N.Y. Citizens: Monday from 4:00 - 5:00, Tuesday and Friday from 3:00 - 4:00

Acrobats: Thursday from 3:00 - 4:00

• 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. 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.

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 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

Disney's Newsies Jr

Emerson Open House 6:00 PM - Perform Seize the Day

There are still a few crew spot available! Join NOW!

Performances are March 10,11, and 12, 2023

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