Hello Gregory Singers!
It has been great to make music with you so far this year, even if it has been in this virtual setting. I wanted to share with you a terrific opportunity for ALL of our chorus students called the IGSMA Virtual Solo Festival taking place in February. Please read the attached letter and if you are interested in participating, fill out the linked Google Form by Tuesday, November 24.
Illinois Grade School Music Association
District #9 Virtual Solo Festival
February 2021
This year, we are proud to once again offer the opportunity for students to prepare and perform a vocal solo and receive high quality feedback from a judge who specializes in the voice. We encourage all students to participate as a way to grow their individual musical skills. Through the process of preparing a solo, working to improve it with teacher assistance, and finally performing it, students greatly improve in their ability and confidence.
How will it work this year?
- By November 24, 2020 - Students will indicate on this google form that they wish to prepare a solo. As there is a small fee involved ($9), parents should also be consulted and should help the student fill out the form.
- Mr. Pfenninger will select an appropriate solo for each student and provide the music in early December. Students will begin to work on their piece. (If a student studies privately with a voice teacher, the student may have their private teacher choose a song for them instead.)
- Beginning in January, Mr. Pfenninger will be available for help sessions to continue guiding students on their music.
- Week of Feb 1-5 - Students will video record solos with teacher guidance about using accompaniments. More details to follow for participants.
- Feb 5 - Solo video recordings DUE to Mr. Pfenninger.
- Feb 13-15 - Judging takes place.
- Feb 17 - Results and adjudication sheets are emailed to directors. Medals will be distributed within 2 weeks of the festival.
Please visit the link below to sign up to prepare and perform a solo for this festival event. We can’t wait to see the amazing growth and success you will experience!
Link to sign up : https://forms.gle/61joywsHttcCFYdD9
