NATIONAL ACDA

2017 HONOR CHOIRS Dear Senior High School Mixed Honor Choir singers and families,

Congratulations on your selection to the 2017 National ACDA Honor Choirs! Over 4,200 singers auditioned this year and we are proud and happy you have been chosen as one of the finest singers! If you are not able to accept this invitation, please do let us know immediately (no later than December 1st) so we can find another singer to replace you.

In this packet, you will find information about the next steps toward your journey to sing in Minneapolis, MN. Please read carefully and make sure you complete the necessary steps by the deadline. It is your responsibility to take care of these items in a timely manner. Use this checklist to make sure that you have completed each item! The last six pages will need to be printed, completed, and mailed to the Honor Choir Coordinator. The other pages are informational only. Be sure to also print the music selections and add these to the music packets you receive in the mail. Bring them with you to Minneapolis.

Once we have received your registration fee and forms, music will be mailed to you. You will also have

access to part recording materials online (http://choraltracks.com/acda) so you can begin learning your music. Sincerely, Jessica Napoles, Coordinator

ALL FORMS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY DECEMBER 10th, 2016!

_________ Registration fee of $120 paid with a credit card or check mailed to Coordinator by December 10th. Email the Coordinator if any contact information (email or mailing address) has changed.

_________ Complete last 6 pages from this packet and send to the Honor Choir Coordinator by December 10th

_________ Begin learning your music, using part recordings on http://choraltracks.com/acda

_________ Make hotel reservations at your chorus’ host hotel ASAP– request the National ACDA Honor Choir rate.

_________ Make travel arrangements to Minneapolis. Registration begins on Wed. March 8th at 10 am!

Please note that all singers are expected to stay in their host hotel.

Mail all required forms to:

ACDA Honor Choir Coordinator Jessica Nápoles

University of Utah School of Music

1375 E Presidents Circle 204 David Gardner Hall

Salt Lake City, UT 84112

Questions: ACDAHonorChoirs2017@gmail.com

HOTEL CONTACT INFORMATION

Sr. High School Mixed Honor Choir

Rehearse in Hilton Minneapolis

Hotel Reservations Online:

https://resweb.passkey.com/go/HonorChoir2017ACDA

Hilton Minneapolis

1001 Marquette Ave (612) 397-4837

Hyatt Regency

1300 Nicollet Mall (612) 596-4650

Millennium Hotel

1313 Nicollet Mall (612) 332-6000

Hilton Garden Inn

1101 4th Ave. S (612) 339-6633

Holiday Inn Express

225 S 11th Street (612) 341-3300

Plan to arrive in Minneapolis on Tuesday evening, March 7th, or by 10 am Wednesday morning, March 8th.

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE Wednesday, March 8th, 2017:

All rehearsals in Hilton Minneapolis Ballroom ABC

10 am-12 pm Registration

1-2 pm Required Orientation for Singers, Parents, and Chaperones (Concert tickets distributed)

2-5 pm Rehearsal #1 (Part Check)

Thursday, March 9th, 2017:

All rehearsals in Hilton Minneapolis Ballroom ABC

10 am-12 pm Rehearsal #2

12-2 pm Lunch Break

2-5 pm Rehearsal #3

5-7 pm Dinner Break

7-9 pm Rehearsal #4

Friday, March 10th, 2017:

9:30 am-10:30 am Rehearsal #5 in Hilton ABC

11:30 am-2 pm Rehearsal #6 (with orchestra) in Convention Center Main

Auditorium

3-4:30 pm Rehearsal #7 in Hilton ABC

6:30 pm Attend Contemporary Showcase concert in CC Main Auditorium

Saturday, March 11th, 2017:

9-10 am Rehearsal #8 in Hilton ABC

11 am- 1pm Rehearsal #9 with orchestra in Orchestra Hall

3-5 pm Rehearsal #10 in Hilton ABC

6:45 pm Coat Check in Hilton Marquette 12389

7 pm Concert #1 in Orchestra Hall

9:10 pm Concert #2 in Orchestra Hall

Music Screening/Part Check: There will be a music screening/part check event at the beginning of the first rehearsal on Wednesday. This screening will consist of a walk through by ACDA personnel while the choir sings each piece to assure that each singer is prepared on the repertoire for their choir. If in question we will give you an opportunity to privately demonstrate that you do know the music. If you cannot demonstrate proficiency, you will not be sent home, nor will we provide tutorials on site. You will become an Auditor. If you are significantly late to a rehearsal, miss an entire rehearsal or commit some other major infraction of rules, decided upon by the Honor Choir managers, you will become an Auditor. Any singer who becomes an auditor will be allowed to attend all rehearsals, seated in the back of the rehearsal hall and learn as the other singers do; however, you will not be allowed to sing in the concert. Thus you will continue to learn and be allowed to attend guest performances and social activities but will lose the privilege of singing in the concert. Concert Attire: Singers (females and males) will wear the Honor Choir t-shirt (provided on site) with black dress pants that reach to the floor (with a black belt, if applicable), and black flat shoes (no sandals, no open toed or open back shoes). Boys should wear black socks. Girls can wear black socks or knee highs. When you registered/auditioned online (www.opusevent.com), you should have been asked to provide your t-shirt size. Notify the coordinator of any changes.

Chaperones/Badges: Each singer will receive two free chaperone badges (distributed at the parent/chaperone orientation meeting). Chaperone badges serve several purposes. They allow free admission into exhibit halls. Chaperones who have badges can also attend conference interest sessions and non-Honor Choir performances, ONLY after all regularly registered conference attendees have been accommodated. If you would like to be guaranteed admission to interest sessions, non-Honor Choir performances, and any other conference activities, you should register formally as a non-ACDA member through their website, www.acda.org. Concert Tickets for Parents: Each singer will be given 2 concert tickets per Honor Choir concert. Chaperone badges alone will not allow you into Honor Choir concerts. These tickets will be distributed at the parent/chaperone meeting on Wednesday at 1 pm. If you do not need tickets for one of the days, the Honor Choir managers will reassign these at the meeting. Additional tickets beyond the 2 are not guaranteed but may become available on a space available basis at the concert venue, after other attendees have been seated.

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE: Saturday, March 11th 7 pm Orchestra Hall

Sat., March 11th 9:10 pm Orchestra Hall

Repertoire: Music will be mailed to you when registration fee and paperwork have been received. Check http://choraltracks.com/acda for part learning materials/recordings. DIRECTORS: You may purchase a packet to help your singers learn their music, from Wendy McKee at JWPepper (wmckee@jwpepper.com), but be aware that certain titles will not be available to you as they are on a rental only basis from Eric Whitacre. Star Spangled Banner arr. Whitacre Five Hebrew Love Songs. Whitacre Godzilla Eats Las Vegas. Whitacre Sleep. Whitacre Equus. Whitacre

Transportation within Minneapolis: Getting to downtown Minneapolis from Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) airport is quick and easy. Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport is only 11 miles from downtown Minneapolis. Metro Transit's Blue Line is the cheapest way, and very convenient. Taxis are plentiful, with fares around $40. I took an Uber this summer for about $25. Metro Transit's Blue Line light rail trains run directly to downtown Minneapolis. There is a station at both Terminal 1 (Lindberg) and Terminal 2 (Humphrey), for trains to downtown Minneapolis. Follow the signs in the airport. Use addresses above for planning and the website www.metrotransit.org for all public transportation options. There are five light rail stops in downtown Minneapolis - the Metrodome/Downtown East, Government Plaza, Nicollet Mall, Warehouse District, and Target Field. Your light rail ticket is also valid for use on Metro Transit buses with no extra charge (Your ticket is valid for 2:30 hours). The one-way fare is $1.75 during off-peak times, $2.25 during rush hour times. There are ticket machines that take cash and credit cards at each station. Trains run approximately every 10 minutes from the early morning until late at night. Trains begin at about 4.30 am, and the last train is at about 2 am. The journey time from Minneapolis-St. Paul airport to downtown Minneapolis is just under 30 minutes. If you are not familiar with the Minneapolis skyways, I strongly suggest you download the app “Minneapolis Skyway” and take a look at the Figure below. It is a convenient option for staying indoors when it is cold or snowing outside. The entire downtown area can be navigated through the use of these skyways. The Conference Center is located at 1301 2nd Avenue South and is a 1-minute drive from the Hilton.

Your conductor is Eric Whitacre.

Grammy-winning composer and conductor Eric Whitacre is one of the most popular musicians of our time. His concert music has been performed throughout the world by millions of amateur and professional musicians alike, while his ground-breaking Virtual Choirs have united singers from over 110 different countries. As conductor of the Eric Whitacre Singers he has released several chart-topping albums including 2011’s

bestselling Light and Gold. A sought after guest conductor, Eric has conducted choral and instrumental concerts around the globe, including sold-out concerts with the London Symphony Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the Minnesota Orchestra. In addition to several collaborations with legendary Hollywood composer Hans Zimmer, he has worked with British pop icons Laura Mvula, Imogen Heap and Annie Lennox. A charismatic speaker, Eric has given keynote addresses for many Fortune 500 companies and global institutions including Apple, Google, the World Economic Forum in Davos, the United Nations Speaker’s Programme and two main stage TED talks. A graduate of the prestigious Juilliard School of Music, this year Eric completed a five year term as Visiting Fellow and Composer in Residence at Cambridge University, UK.

Your rehearsal conductor is Tesfa Wondemagegnehu.

Tesfa Wondemagegnehu, Director of Choral Ministries at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Minneapolis, previously served as the conductor of The Radio Choir from American Public Media and manager of APM’s Choral Works Initiative, in St. Paul, MN. As a high school teacher, he was named Orange County Public School’s Teacher of the Year and received the Macy’s National Magic of Teaching Award. He led his choirs in performances at state conventions of the American Choral Directors

Association and the Florida Music Educators’ Association, and most recently presented a clinic at the 2015 American Choral Directors Association National Conference. Wondemagegnehu is widely in demand as a guest conductor and lecturer. He has performed, presented workshops, and conducted honor choirs across the United States, Canada, Germany, Austria, Hungary, and Costa Rica. Tesfa Yohannes Wondemagegnehu holds a Master of Music degree in Choral Conducting and Vocal Performance from the Florida State University and a Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Performance from the University of Memphis.

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PERMISSION FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT (parents may not notarize their child’s form)

I/We, the undersigned, being the parent, legal next-of-kin, or legal guardian of: _______________________________________ ________________________________________________ (Student's Last Name) (Students’ First Name) (Birth Date) hereby authorize emergency medical treatment for this person beginning March 8th, 2017 and continuing through March 11th, 2017. I/We acknowledge the liability for medical expenses, hospital expenses or other such charges incurred for such services as may be rendered for or on behalf of my/our child as a result of injury or sickness. I/We will assume financial responsibility for the incurred expenses through the insurance company listed below.

MEDICAL INSURANCE INFORMATION ________________________________ ______________________________

Insurance Company Student's Physician's Name ________________________________ ______________________________

Policy Number Physician Phone ________________________________

Company Address Medication and/or food allergies, pertinent medical information, scheduled medications (what should our on site managers know about your child?): ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________

PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION

____________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Names (please print)

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Home Address City, State, ZIP _____________________________ ___________________________ ________________________

Home Phone Work Phone 1 Work Phone 2 ________________________________ ______________________________

Parent/Guardian Cell Phone Parent/Guardian Cell Phone

THIS FORM MUST BE NOTARIZED BEFORE SUBMISSION. FORMS THAT ARE NOT NOTARIZED WILL BE RETURNED.

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SINGER/CHAPERONE INFORMATION & PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT SINGER LAST NAME _______________________________________________________________________ SINGER FIRST NAME _______________________________________________________________________ SINGER PREFERRED E-MAIL _________________________________________________________________ SINGER MOBILE PHONE NUMBER ____________________________________________________________ CHAPERONE LAST NAME ___________________________________________________________________ CHAPERONE FIRST NAME __________________________________________________________________ CHAPERONE PREFERRED E-MAIL _____________________________________________________________ CHAPERONE MOBILE PHONE NUMBER ________________________________________________________ PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT: I/We, the undersigned, agree to the following stipulations and rules for participation in the 2017 ACDA Honor Choirs: 1) Singers, their parent/guardian(s), and their sponsoring ACDA member have read all the ACDA Honor

Choirs information and agree to the information contained therein. 2) Singers and chaperones agree to stay in their designated chorus’ hotel. Singers who do not stay in their

designated hotel may be unable to perform. 3) Singers must return all necessary paperwork and registration fee to the Honor Choir Coordinator by

December 10, 2016. Failure to submit in a timely manner will result in removal from the choir. 4) Singers will arrive at the convention site with their music fully prepared. Singers who are not

adequately prepared will be unable to perform and will be labeled an “audit.” Music and part-learning materials will be provided to singers.

5) Singers agree to attend all rehearsals as stated in the final rehearsal schedule. Singers who are tardy or miss rehearsal will be unable to perform and will be labeled an “audit.”

6) ACDA will provide supervision for singers only during posted rehearsal times. 7) Singers will adhere to the following policies:

- A “lights out” curfew of 11:00 pm will be in place for all singers OR one hour after the end of the evening performance, if attended. Choir managers may adjust curfews times as needed.

- Singers of opposite genders will not be in hotel rooms together without chaperone supervision. - Singers will be respectful of other hotel guests and abide by hotel rules as posted and as stipulated

by their choir coordinator, ACDA member sponsor, or chaperone. - Singers will not engage in illegal activity, including the use of alcohol, tobacco, or other controlled

substances, or they will be immediately removed from the ACDA Honor Choirs and sent home at their parent/guardian’s expense.

8) Singers are responsible for the financial obligations listed below. All monies submitted are non-refundable. - Conference registration fee (includes music, t-shirt, part-learning materials, and bus transportation) - Hotel lodging at the designated hotel - Meals and transportation, including travel to Minneapolis.

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RELEASE, INDEMNITY AND AUTHORIZATION TO PHOTOGRAPH, RECORD AND REPRODUCE EVENT: 2017 ACDA Honor Choirs DATES: March 8th-11th, 2017 In consideration of the acceptance of my participation in the Event described above, I agree to the following: I AGREE TO ASSUME THE RISKS incidental to participation in the Event and, on my own behalf, and on behalf of my heirs, executors and administrators, RELEASE and forever discharge the ACDA, of and from all liabilities, claims, actions, damages, costs or expenses of any nature arising out of or in any way connected with my participation in such activity, and further agree to indemnify and hold the ACDA harmless against any and all such liabilities, claims, actions, damages, costs or expenses, including, but not limited to, attorneys’ and other professionals’ fees and disbursements. I understand that this release and indemnity agreement includes, without limitation, any claims caused or suffered by me and any claims based on the negligence, action or inaction of the ACDA and covers bodily injury (including death) and property damage, loss or theft (including any personal property I may bring to the Event whether or not used in conjunction with the Event), whether caused or suffered by me before, during, or after such participation. I further authorize first aid or other medical treatment for myself, at my cost; however, it is acknowledged that the ACDA shall have no duty, obligation or liability arising out of the provision of, or failure to provide, first aid or other treatment. I grant the ACDA the right and exclusive license to make, edit and modify, use and re-use, reproductions, photographs, and recordings (audio, visual and audio-visual) of the likeness, voice and sounds of me at the Event, as well as my name and biographical information, in any manner the ACDA may desire, in all forms and media, whether now known or hereafter devised, through-out the universe, in perpetuity, without the need to obtain further authorization or consent from myself, without additional compensation to myself or subject to any condition, reservation or limitation whatsoever (collectively, the “Reproduction Rights”). The ACDA shall not have any obligation to exercise or exploit any of the Reproduction Rights nor shall the ACDA have any obligation to accord me any credit in connection to any use of the Reproduction Rights. Each photography, videotape, recording or other work, created by or resulting from the making, editing, modifying, re-use, exercise or exploitation of the Reproduction Rights shall be a work for hire, the ACDA shall be deemed the sole owner of all Reproduction Rights, including any copyright and/or trade-mark rights (and all related applications, registrations and renewals) and, without limiting the foregoing, I assign to ACDA all Reproduction Rights. I agree to comply with any Event rules or other directions or instructions given to me by the ACDA. As used in this release and indemnity agreement (this “Agreement”), “the ACDA” shall mean the American Choral Directors Association and all its subsidiaries, components and representatives. I represent and warrant to the ACDA that I am 18 years of age or older and that I have the full right, power, capacity and authority to execute this Agreement on behalf of myself and, if applicable, as the parent/legal guardian of any minor child(ren) identified below for the purposes of this Agreement. I acknowledge that I shall not receive, or be entitled to receive, any payment, compensation or consideration in connection with the Event, this Agreement, or the ACDA’s exercise of the Reproduction Rights it being understood that the ACDA is relying on this Agreement as a material inducement in accepting my participation.

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SHM No union, guild or any other such association or group has the jurisdiction over this Agreement or my participation in the Event and this Agreement shall not be submitted to, or subject to, certification or approval by any such organization. The ACDA’s rights, including Reproduction Rights, shall be free of any residual impairment, obligations or costs. This Agreement shall be binding upon me and my heirs, personal representatives and assigns, and shall be governed by the laws of the State of Minnesota without regard to conflicts of law principles. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement among the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and supersedes any and all previous agreements among the parties, whether written or oral, with respect to such subject matter. I hereby consent, agree to and ratify the terms of this Agreement as the parent/legal guardian of the minor child(ren) identified below, in which case “I,” “me,” “my,” and “myself” as used herein shall jointly and severally refer to said minor child(ren) and me as the parent/legal guardian of such child(ren) and, without limiting the terms of this Agreement, I will also indemnify and hold the ACDA harmless from any claim, liability, loss or expense of any kind arising out of any contest, challenge, disaffirmation or revocation of this Agreement. __________________________________________________________ __________________________ Signature of Parent/Legal Guardian Date _______________________________________________________________

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