Sixteenth Annual Children's Chorus Workshop
June 13-15, 2008
Choral literature, rotation classes, guest artists and Pirate Dance all
centered
around exposure to and exploration of Songs of the Sea.
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Dr.
Martha Shaw
Dr. Martha Shaw is the founding director of the Spivey Hall Children's Choir Program and Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities at Shorter College in Rome, Georgia. Under her direction, the Spivey Hall Children's Choir and Spivey Hall Tour Choir have been featured in performances for state, regional, and national conventions of the American Choral Directors Association, and for the national conference of the Orff-Schulwerk Association. Because of the artistry and mature vocal sound exhibited by her choirs, Dr. Shaw has received numerous invitations as a clinician and guest conductor throughout the United States, in Canada and in Korea. Prior to her collegiate teaching, she was a music specialist for Atlanta's Fulton County for 15 years.
About the Workshop
2008 marks the sixteenth year of the NCSICA Children's Chorus Workshop. Limited to the first 150 unchanged voices, the choristers will receive instruction, materials, meals, lodging, T-shirt, keychain, and organized activities for a three day period.
At the culmination of their stay on campus, the children's chorus will perform for the middle and high school participants on Sunday afternoon, at 3:30 p.m. in Rosen Concert Hall, Hayes School of Music. Parking for this event is only available in the Stadium Parking lot.
This chorus is open to children with unchanged voices ages 8-12 years, grades 3-7. Counselor to child ratio will be 1:18. Directors are urged to chaperone their own students and may serve as counselors. Additionally, ASU also provides nighttime security in all dormitories. Every effort will be made to ensure the privacy and safety of each chorister!
Choristers will be housed two children to a room. We are unable to accommodate commuting students. Meals will be served in the university cafeteria, a short walk from both the dormitory and Hayes School of Music. Cost for the three days will be $215.00.
Registration procedures and late fees apply in the same manner as Middle/Senior campers. Due to limited housing applicants will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Non-counseling adults/parents may register to room with their own child and attend all rehearsals for the same fee as the choristers.
A DVD/CD can be ordered in Rosen Lobby immediately prior and following the open rehearsal on Sunday. CD/DVDs will be mailed approximately 90 days after the close of camp at the cost of $25.00.
This long weekend will be a wonderful initiation into summer music camp for these talented youngsters.
Additional Activities/Clinicians
Activities include a picnic (weather permitting), a Pirate themed costume dance, an introduction to Folk Dancing, Mountain Clogging, Native American Dance, Musicianship, Composition and Theme Seminars in small sessions. Instructors for these additional sessions are: Marilyn Fox, Mark Freundt, Mariette Lisk, Barbara Locklear, Daniel Glaze and Tom Shelton.
Choirs-in-residence for 2008:
We warmly welcome these choirs who are returning for an additional visit! Please visit our Choirs-In-Residence page to read about each choir. Those wishing to apply for choir-in-residence status are encouraged to see the bottom of the Choirs-in-Residence page for an application and more information.
Honors Chorus Audition Preparation Class
Each camper will have the opportunity for daily instruction on the Honors Chorus audition piece. Renee Anders will be the instructor. Each class participant will receive a complimentary copy of the audition piece.
North Carolina Honors Chorus Scholarship
Students successfully participating in the 2008 NCMEA Elementary Honors Chorus will be awarded a $25.00 scholarship towards registration for NCSICA 2009. All Honors Chorus singers will receive this scholarship. All scholarship applications must include payment and be postmarked no later than April 15, 2008.
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Nurse
Nurse on duty at all times during the weekend will be Mrs. Diane Murphy Day, RN. of Greensboro, NC. This is Diane's sixteenth year with NCSICA Children's Chorus!What do we bring?
Participants must bring linens or sleeping bag. Each registrant will receive a detailed packing list, medical release, site map and other information approximately May 15.
How do I sign up?
All applications with registration fees must be postmarked no later than April 15, 2008 to avoid additional late charges - see application. Housing may be limited this year. Campers are encouraged to apply early and will be accepted on a first-come first-served basis.
Cancellations
There will be a $50.00 handling fee for cancellations made prior to May 14, 2008. Cancellation notification must be made in writing and postmarked by May 14 - we will not accept electronic cancellations. We'll try, but we can't guarantee availability of housing, music. t-shirts or roommates for registrants who apply after June 1. No refunds will be made after May 15, 2008
To Register:
Completely fill out the application and have your music teacher complete the recommendation form. All student application forms must be mailed by the teacher. Please attach your check or money order in the appropriate amount, payable to NCSICA. To pay using credit card please use PayPal option on this site. All application forms are due by April 15, 2008, see instructions regarding late fees for applications postmarked after April 15th. To view, print, and then mail the application, please click HERE.
