JUBILATe (formerly Lion’s Pride Cubs)

Choir Handbook – Grades 4 and 5 2018– 2019

O come, let us sing to the LORD; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation!

Psalm 95:1

All forms due: August 27 First rehearsal: August 29

Mrs. Eileen Swanson, Director

Mrs. Suzanne Karls, Pianist eswanson@christianheritage.org

847-446-5252

Jubilate (yoo bee lah teh) Formerly known as Lion’s Pride Cubs, Jubilate is an after-school choir open to all 4th and 5th grade boys and girls. As a performance ensemble, the choir is an opportunity to develop students’ faith, singing voices, love for and literacy in music, as well as public speaking and acting skills.We have special opportunities coming this year! The Jubilate Commitment

• Attendance at all rehearsals and performances is expected. We meet only once a week. • To register, please turn in both forms by Monday, August 27. • Jubilate meets on Wednesdays after school beginning August 29, from 3:25-5:00 p.m. in

Room 401, the choral music room, in the South Building. • Parents, please join us at 4:45 p.m. that first day for a brief informational meeting. • Parent pick-up is at 5:00 p.m.at door S-2 on the south side of CHA. • At 5:10, any students waiting for rides will go to After Care and should be picked up

there, using door N-1, by the preschool playground. Rehearsal/Performance Schedule – Please save these dates: Fall Semester –August 29 through December 19 (last meeting 3:25-4:30)

• Thanksgiving/Grandparents’ Day Chapel, Tuesday, November 20, 2018 • Christmas Musical – “Chimes in the Night,” Friday, December 7, 2018

Performances are at 10:15 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Call times to be determined. • CHA Christmas Concert, Friday, December 14, 2018, 7:00 p.m. • Christmas Chapel, Friday, December 21, 2018 • Chapel dates to be determined

Spring Semester - January 16 through May 8 (last meeting 3:25-4:30 p.m.)

• Easter Chapel - Thursday, April 18, 2019 • Spring Choral/Instrumental Concert - Friday, May 3, 2019, 7:00 p.m. • Chapel dates to be determined

Performance Dress:

Boys: black dress pants (no jeans), solid white dress shirt, (black bowtie provided) black socks, black dress shoes (not sport shoes)

Girls: black dress pants or long black skirt (mid-calf or longer) (no jeans, leggings, jeggings, tights or yoga pants) solid white top (in dress code) black flats ( no heels) Girls may wear small gold or silver post earrings – no other jewelry (headband provided – please wear hair away from the face) Just for Parents

• Parents, please provide an after-school snack and drink for your own child. We begin our rehearsals with snack time from 3:25-3:35.

• The cost for Jubilate is pro-rated through the student account. If this is a hardship, please talk with Mrs. Swanson. We want each interested child to be able to sing in Jubilate.

Jubilate interest form Student Name __________________________________ Teacher ___________________ I am interested in: (check all that apply) ____ audition for acting role ____audition for solo or small group____ playing an instrument _____ a speaking part (not a character role) I play the ____________________________. Parent volunteer opportunities Parent Producer/Supervisor (musical drama) ______________________________________ Set construction/painting ______________________________________ Costume/clothing organization/supervision ______________________________________ Gathering props ______________________________________ Sewing/repairs ______________________________________ Backstage help for performances ______________________________________ Transportation as needed ______________________________________ Provide water or juice for the choir (please write in your date) ________________________ Parent Signature ____________________________________________ Date __________ Parent Email _______________________________________________________________ Home phone _________________________ Cell __________________________________ Return both forms to CHA office by Aug. 27, 2018. Attention: Jubilate

Jubilate - Measurements for costuming Student Name _____________________________________ Grade _________ T-shirt size (circle one): Youth: M L XL Adult: S M L XL Skirt or slack size (girls): _________ Pants size (boys): __________ Dress size (girls): _________ Shirt or blouse size: _________ Height in performance shoes: __________________ Shoe size: __________

Jubilate student contract A choir is a musical team which depends on each member giving his/her best. Every time we meet, this will help our choir to be its best:

• Respect for every person involved • Cooperation, effort and teamwork • Kind, encouraging speech and actions

By signing this contract, you are choosing to be this kind of choir member. You are agreeing to respectfully care for all the materials, music and equipment we will use in our music-making. When someone consistently chooses not to honor these standards, he/she is keeping our choir from becoming its best. That student should not expect to be rewarded with special responsibilities. She/he will have the opportunity to make positive changes and choices; however, if behavior, attitude or effort continues to hinder the choir, that student may not continue in Jubilate. I have read and understand all of the above. I recognize it is a privilege to be in a choir. I am ready to be a member of Jubilate. _______________________________________________________ Student signature ________________________ Date _______________________________________________________________ Parent Signature