World Choir Games Permission Slip

Summit Sounds, and parents,

We have been given an incredible gift. We have been sponsored to participate in the “World Choir Games” this July 5– 7. 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 “Summit Sounds” 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, we will be participating in the following events:
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.
Access to the choral lounge the day of the concert so that we can meet with other choirs from around the world.
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.
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 1 lunch. (and any souvenirs that we would buy)
PLEASE, check your calendars and fill out and return the permission slip on the next page 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 Summit Sounds to make this work.
Just think, 1 day of the summer and our names will be a part of international history!!
We will have 4 practices in June so that we stay fresh for this event. I will get the schedule to you very soon. The students must attend at least 2 of these and MUST attend the July dress rehearsal.
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

Nov. 17th, 2011 Dear Parents,

We will be holding a special practice for “The 9” on Sat. Dec. 3rd from 9:00 – 11:00 am. This is a crucial rehearsal for the Holiday Concert coming up on the 15th. We will be practicing our entire Acappella songs and will be practicing with our instrumentalists as well. Please call or e-mail me ASAP so that I know who I can expect.

I know that this is a busy time for all of us and I wouldn’t schedule on a Saturday if I didn’t think that it was absolutely necessary.

Thanks again for your support of our music programs.

Mrs. McCoy
Music Teacher

teresa.mccoy@summitacademies.org

Phone # 513-541-4000

Rehearsal Schedule

Participation Permission Slip

Tryout Permission Slip

Summit Sounds 2011 – 2012
Vocalists

1. Ian Anderson
2. Chris Autzen
3. Jessica Bath
4. Seth Bleisch
5. Brianna Brocker
6. Janele Brockman
7. Justin Caldwell
8. Cheyenne Campbell
9. Bryan Carnes
10. Jacob Carnes
11. Alex Carpenter
12. Hannah Cowherd
13. Jasmine Cowherd
14. Kyle Delk
15. Autumn Draper
16. Ebony Durrah
17. Nick Znamenacek
18. Colby Hanson
19. Elisabeth Haynes
20. Nonee Johnson
21. Leah Jordan
22. Brandon Kenny
23. Redrick Mincy
24. Morgan Powers
25. Rachel Rich
26. Gwen Robb
27. CC Roberts
28. Milan Sims
29. Richard Thomas
30. Caitlin Vetter
31. Patrick Waymeyer
32. Ashley Westendorf
33. AlexaWilliamson
34. Daniel Koize

Instrumentalists

Keyboard

Elisabeth Haynes

Guitar

Weston Nagy
Nick Znamenacek

Bass

Eli Chaney
Cullin McCoy

Percussion

Kepsun Adams
Pierre Beal
Draven Ramirez
Charlie Russo

Congratulations to all of the students who made the group The Summit 9 will be practicing every Tuesday right after Summit Sounds (from 4:30-5:00)