Thank You So Much for Continued Your Support of Our Music Program!

Dear parents,

Your child has expressed interest in auditioning for the All-Ohio Children’s Chorus! It is a huge honor to be a part of this chorus. Five fourth grade students from Perry were accepted last year! The requirements for participating in the All- Ohio Chorus include being registered for choir class in fifth grade in Perry, paying $15 to audition, attending three regional rehearsals and attending the final performance in Columbus on February 8, 2018 at the Ohio Music Education Association Professional Convention. Last year, regional rehearsals were for a couple hours on Saturdays in Chagrin Falls Students will rehearse with well respected guest conductor at the Columbus Convention Center on February 8th starting at 8:30 AM until their 5:00 PM performance. I am looking for students that can take this seriously, positively represent our school, and who can focus and work hard in all rehearsals.

The audition requirement is that I make an audio recording of each child singing solo, the two songs that are attached to this letter. I will submit the recording to a panel of judges at The Ohio Music Education Association, in addition to sending in an application and a non- refundable $15 audition fee. Families will be notified by mail if your child has been accepted or not by August 31. The deadline for applications is May 31. I need to choose participants and record the children singing by the end of the school year. Music does not have to be memorized.

Please fill out the form below ASAP if your child would like to participate in the audition process and is able to make the above requirements. I will help him or her to learn the music, make the recording, and fill out the application. Please do not send me the $15 payment yet. I want to make sure that all of the kids are ready first, and that I think that they will have a chance at being accepted before I take your money! You can make a choice whether to accept or decline the invitation in September if your child is accepted. There is a $75 fee to participate if accepted.

Thank you so much for continued your support of our music program! Sincerely, Amanda McMurtrie, Perry Elementary School Music Teacher ______

o YES, I would like my child ______to prepare an audition for the All- Ohio Children’s Chorus. I agree to pay the $15 audition fee and I understand all of the above requirements.

o No, my child ______will not participate in the audition.

Parent Signature ______Date ______