The "9" Rehearsal/Performance Date and Times

Saturday, May 5th - 9:00 am - 11:30 am - Rehearsal

Tuesday, May 8th - 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM - Rehearsal

Saturday, May 12th - 9:00 am - 11:00 am - Rehearsal

Tuesday, May 15th - 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM Dress Rehearsal, Recording

Thursday, May 17th - 12:30 - 3:30 - Dress Rehearsal

Thursday, May 17th - 6:15pm - 9 PM - School Concert!!!

Saturday, May 19th - 9:30am - 4:00 PM - Concert in Columbus

Thursday, May 24th - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM -Rehearsal

Thursday, May 31st - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM - Rehearsal

Thursday, June 14th - 10:00 am - 12:00 PM - Rehearsal

Thursday, June 21st - 10:00 am - 12:00 PM - Rehearsal

Wednesday, July 4th - Sunday, July 8th WORLD CHOIR GAMES!!!

“The 9”

Soprano

Elisabeth Haynes
Rachel Rich
Caitlin Vetter

MEZZO

Alexa Williamson
Gwen Robb

Alto

Cheyenne Campbell
Autumn Draper

Baritone

Redrick Mincy
Patrick Waymeyer
Nick Znamenacek

Updated 2/8/12

Congratulations to the above students on their audition and acceptance.

The Nine, and parents,

We have just been given an incredible gift. We have been sponsored to participate in the “World Choir Games” this July 4 – 8. The “World Choir Games” is the largest music competition in the world, with over 30 countries participating. Choirs participate by invitation only and Kim, the head of the regional office wants us to compete and be in a “Friendship Concert” with choirs from 3 other countries.
This is the first time that the games have been held in the US, (or even North America) so this is History being made. Not only is this a great performing opportunity, but “The Nine” gets a chance to represent the US in a major international venue.
The games are run like the Olympics, with choirs competing for Gold, Silver, and Bronze as well as an Opening, Closing, and Awards ceremony. Our group will be in the first week of the games which will be July 4th – 8th . We have been told that due to the nature of the games, (international relations) and the fact that it is an election year, higher ups are scheduled to be at the games. that’s all I can say. 
As participants and competitors, we will be participating in the following events:
Opening Ceremony: parade of choirs, lg. show, and Rozzi’s fireworks display on the first night.
Friendship Concert: we will sing 20 minutes of music on our own and share the stage with 3 other choirs from around the world. The concert is free for the audience so anyone can attend and support our group.
Competition: We will be performing 4 pieces, in front of an international jury of 7, who will evaluate and score the group. Based on the score we receive, we could win a Gold, Silver, or Bronze award.
Official registry: we will be listed in the international registry of choirs as members of the games.
Local and international recognition: They will be doing a story on our music program for local news, newspapers, and national news publications.
Awards ceremony: we will be given our awards of recognition with the other participants at the official ceremony downtown.
This participation in the games is expensive. It will cost a total of $2500.00 for us to do this. I had given up on the idea until Ms. Stowers and Mr. Barnett spoke with me about the games and said that they would secure the sponsorship for the entire amount. Mr. Barnett is even funding the purchase of “Performance Outfits” for the group. This means that the only cost for the kids will be 2 lunches. (and any souvenirs that we would buy)
PLEASE, check your calendars and fill out the permission slip at the bottom so that I know that your child will be there. I know the summer is difficult for scheduling, but we will not get this opportunity again! We need every member of the nine to make this work.
Just think, 4 days of the summer and our names will be a part of international history!!
Thank you for your support of the program and I will be in touch with the official schedule and song selections,

Mrs. McCoy
Music Director
Cincinnati THS

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