All-State Chorus Event Information

District Rehearsal Workshop --Required--

All All-State Chorus participants are required to attend a district workshop prior to the conference. Our district will hold its workshop at Georgetown College on Saturday January 12, 2008. 9:30-2:00 pm. (Pizza lunch is provided) Please plan to attend this workshop unless Mr. Marsh knows otherwise.

Permission Forms --Required--

All All-State Chorus participants must sign and return these (Medical & Permission) forms to Mr. Marsh prior to departure. Also, the Lafayette Permit to travel form must be signed and returned by Dec 8, 2007.

Return Travel Form --Required--

All All-State Chorus participants must sign and return this return travel information sheet. Once you have indicated your arrangements for return travel, you must stick to these plans. No change of plans at the last minute. Return Travel Form.

Itinerary:

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Wednesday
2:00 P.M. – Leave school for Louisville, Ky., where KMEA Conference and All-State is being held.
4:15 P.M. – Arrive in Louisville
4:30 P.M. – Check-in at the Hyatt Regency
5:30 P.M. – Dinner together at Spaghetti Factory
7:00 P.M. – First rehearsal for students
9:30 P.M. – Rehearsal ends; social time, unpack, work on music
11:30 P.M. – In bed, room check, lights out.

Thursday
7:00-8:00 – Ready for the day! Breakfast.
8:15 – Roll call; meet as a group with chaperones and teachers. Go over the day.
8:30-11:30 – Students in rehearsal.
11:30-12:30 – Lunch
12:30-4:00 – Students in rehearsals
4:00-4:45 – Free time
5:00-6:30 – Dinner
6:30-9:30 – Students in rehearsal
9:30-11:15 – Student Talent Show
11:30 P.M. – Room check/Lights out!

Friday
7:00-8:00 A.M. – Ready for the day! Breakfast.
8:15 A.M. – Roll call. Meet as a group with all parents, chaperones and teachers
8:30 A.M.-11:30 A.M. – Students in rehearsal
11:30-12:30 P.M. – Lunch
12:30 P.M.-4:30 P.M. – Rehearsal and practice in performance space, KCA
4:30-6:30 P.M. – Dinner, rest, dress for concert.
6:30 P.M. – Report to concert area for warm-ups and seating
7:00 P.M. – All-State Choral Concerts
10:00 P.M. – Concerts end. Students return to Lexington with family members.

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Misc. Instructions

Attire:
Men: Black dress slacks, long-sleeve white dress shirt, long tie, dark dress shoes, dark socks (no jackets, tuxedos, or vests).
Women: Long (ankle-length) solid black dress. A two-piece black skirt and black top are acceptable. Black dress shoes and black hose. (no sleeveless dresses or tops, no “prom” dresses, spaghetti strap or off-the-shoulder dresses, plunging necklines or slacks will be allowed on stage the night of the concert).

Additional Costs:
Consider that you need meals for the 2 and-a-half days you are in Louisville. Please budget accordingly. There are several choices around the convention area for meals. The Lafayette Students will eat one meal together

Travel:
You are responsible for getting your own ride home from All-State. I must have in writing (Return Travel Form) when and how you are planning to return to Lexington on Friday or Saturday. Students are not allowed to drive themselves!

Note: Under NO circumstance is anyone but your assigned roommates allowed to stay in your rooms. You and your guest will lose future travel privileges (Yes, this includes Washington DC – I don’t care if you have paid already) This is a tremendous liability to me/the school. Don’t put me in that position.

Cell Phones: Do not use your cell phones around any official All-State event. This includes rehearsal and performances. DO NOT leave a rehearsal to take/make a phone call. Only use them on long breaks such as meals and free time.

Additional Rules: Remember that all Fayette count and Lafayette student code of conduct rules apply during this event.

Do NOT leave the convention area by yourself. Always be in groups of two or more. Your assigned chaperone should know where your group is at all times. You are responsible for telling them.

Straying from these rules are grounds for being sent home early and future All-State and Choral trip privileges may be revoked at the discretion of the directors.

Please submit your cell phone number to Mr. Marsh prior to departure for use in emergencies.

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