May 04, 2010
Important Correction
The correct dates for auditions are:
WED, MAY 19
THU, MAY 20
TUE, MAY 25
All other information is correct! See you there.
Posted by newsadmin at 03:18 PM
April 20, 2010
AUDITIONS for 2010-2011
Auditions for the 2010-2011 season of the Durham Children's Choir will be held on Wednesday, May 20 from 4-5 PM in the Music Room at Hillandale Elementary School on Hillandale Rd.; auditions will also be held on Thursday, May 21 and Tuesday, May 25 from 4-5:30 PM at the Durham Arts Council IBM Rehearsal Room at 120 Morris St., or by appointment with the director. Children who come to the auditions will be asked to match pitches and rhythms and sing a short selection, such as "My Country, 'Tis of Thee" or "Happy Birthday." Children are not required to bring a prepared solo, but we will be glad to hear them if they choose to do so.
It is not necessary to make an appointment for the times listed.
Posted by newsadmin at 03:11 PM
March 26, 2010
Croasdaile Rehearsal/Concert
This is a reminder that we will NOT be at the DAC on March 30, due to the rehearsal and concert at Croasdaile this coming week. Also, THERE WILL NOT BE A REHEARSAL ON APRIL 6, DUE TO THE DPS SPRING BREAK. We will resume rehearsals on April 13.
Next week's rehearsal, March 30, will be held at Croasdaile Retirement Village, located across from Hillandale Elementary School, at the corner of Hillandale Rd. and Croasdaile Farm Parkway. We will follow this schedule:
4:30 Rehearsal in Ponder Auditorium at Croasdaile
6:00 Supper (Croasdaile will provide sandwiches, chips and lemonade)
6:40 Change into DCC polos and black pants
7:00 Valentine's Concert for residents of Croasdaile Village
8:00 Dismissal
Parents, please let me know if you can provide any of the items listed below. I had the original list of volunteers for parent assistance; however, since two parents have already informed me of changes in their schedules it would help to start a new list of volunteers for supper items and for parent assistance. See below for details:
Parent assistance needed: send fruit or dessert items for the supper. Also, we will need a few parents to assist with organizing, serving and clean-up for the supper and monitoring singers as they change into outfits.
Directions: Croasdaile Village is located on Hillandale Rd. across the street from Hillandale Elementary School. From I-85, go north on Hillandale Rd.; go through one stoplight (Carver St.). After approx. 1/2-3/4 mile, take a left onto Croasdaile Farm Parkway, then turn left onto the 2nd Wesley Chapel Dr. (Main entrance). Turn left at the signs to the Village Commons. Drive under the covered Main Entrance and drop off your children; someone will be there at the Main Desk to escort them to the Auditorium. You may park in the area near the Village Commons. If you are not planning to attend the concert, please make sure you pick up your children no later than 8:15 PM at the Main Entrance. Please allow Croasdaile residents to take seats closest to the stage.
Directions to the Auditorium: Go into the Main Entrance; after signing in, pass the library and continue straight ahead to the main hallway. Turn left, then follow the hall way around to the auditorium, which will be on your left.
REMINDER TO SINGERS: BRING OR WEAR YOUR CASUAL DCC OUTFIT NEXT TUESDAY! (RED POLO, BLACK PANTS)
Posted by newsadmin at 09:27 AM
February 01, 2010
Rehearsal CANCELLED
Rehearsal on Feb. 2 is cancelled due to the cancellation of school tomorrow.
Posted by newsadmin at 03:41 PM
December 04, 2009
Instructions for Tree-Lighting
The Durham Parks and Rec. Department have sent this information: the Holiday Parade and Tree-Lighting Ceremony are "Rain or Shine!" There is no alternate date. However, if there is a huge storm such as the one we had Wednesday, they will obviously cancel the event and call me immediately. Therefore, here are your final instructions:
1. Be at the stage in Market Square at 5:00 PM on Saturday.
2. Dress for the weather: white turtle neck or sweater, red DCC vest, black pants, warm black socks and shoes, mittens, scarves, Santa hat (if you have one, or bring an extra to share if you have more than one!), warm jackets. IF the weather permits, we will take off the outer jacket while we sing (but leave on the gloves, mittens, hats).
3. If we have a bad storm, check here for further instructions, or as a last resort, call Mrs. Hill.
Posted by newsadmin at 12:52 PM
July 15, 2009
PEACE CONCERT
The Durham Children's Choir and Sister Cities of Durham will produce and present an admission-free Concert for Peace in Durham, NC as part of the 2009 September Concerts for Peace, to be performed simultaneously in more than 100 cities around the world, in commemoration of the September 11th tragedy and to strengthen the spirit of global harmony and brotherhood between the City of Durham, its official “sister cities” (Durham, England; Kostroma, Russia; Arusha, Tanzania; Toyama, Japan) and citizens of the world. Through the power of music and art, the Durham Concert for Peace shall, on this day, ring out as one voice singing a call for unity, international understanding and peace.
The event will be held at the Carolina Theatre on September 13, 2009 at 3:00 PM. Admission is free. We are currently lining up musicians and performers to represent our four Sister Cities, and there will be a Grand Finale featuring the Durham Children's Choir, joined by singers of all ages!
Posted by newsadmin at 04:39 PM
May 22, 2009
Children's Choir Festival
Durham Children's Choir Festival
Saturday, May 23
4-5:30 PM
Duke Memorial United Methodist Church
Participating choirs:
Southwest Virginia Children's Choir
Trinity School Choir
Durham Children's Choir
Posted by newsadmin at 12:59 PM
March 27, 2009
Auditions for 2009-2010
Auditions for the 2009-2010 season will be held at the following times:
At the Durham Arts Council IBM Rehearsal Room:
May 12 3:30-4:30 PM (you are welcome to stay for a portion of the rehearsal, 4:30-6 PM)
6:15-7:00 PM (you may come in on the rehearsal earlier in the afternoon)
May 19 4:30-5:30 PM
At Hillandale Elementary School Music Room, on Hillandale Rd:
May 13 4-5 PM
You do not need to prepare a song for the audition, but we will be happy to hear one if you have a song prepared. We will do some brief vocal and rhythmic warm-ups, then teach a simple melody to all who are auditioning and ask you to sing it for us. We are interested in having singers who have a pleasing vocal quality, can match pitch and can learn quickly.
Our Spring Concert will be held on Sunday, May 17 at 3:00 PM in Baldwin Auditorium on Duke's East Campus.
Please check the website for further information about the choir.
You do not need to make an appointment for the audition, unless you are unable to come at any of the posted times. In that case, please contact Mrs. Hill, the director at the following address:
scotthill@dcchoir.org
Posted by newsadmin at 10:32 AM
January 20, 2009
REHEARSAL CANCELLED
TODAY'S (1/20/09) DCC REHEARSAL IS CANCELLED.
Posted by newsadmin at 08:32 AM
October 02, 2008
Blessing of the Animals
REMINDER TO DCC:
SUNDAY, OCT. 5 20TH ANNUAL BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS DUKE CHAPEL 3 PM
Call: be on the front steps of the Chapel no later then 2:15 to rehearse and line up. We will go inside for a few announcements, then file out to begin the service at 3 PM.
Wear: your DCC polo shirt, black pants, black shoes
Bring: something to sit on after we sing. You may bring your pet, but someone else should be there to hold the animal until we finish singing.
Parking: your parents may drop you off in front of the Chapel, then go to park in the Parking Deck near the Bryan Center. ($2/hr) We should be finished by 4:15 PM.
RAINDATE: OCT. 12 In case of severe rain, I will notify choir members by way of the DCC Parent email list. Please do not call me to ask if the event is being held, unless there is a serious emergency or your computer is not functioning.
Posted by newsadmin at 06:31 PM
October 25, 2007
Spotlight Concert
Please note this change from the original season calendar:
The Spotlight/Durham Children's Choir concert will be held at the Summit Church, off Alexander Drive in RTP, Sunday, October 28 at 4:00 PM. Tickets are $10 and will be available from choir members or at the door. For directions to the Summit Church, please google the church and click on Brier Creek campus.
Rehearsals are at the following times at the Summit Church: Sat, Oct. 27, 12:30-2:00 PM, and Sunday, Oct. 28 at 2:00 PM. Snacks and chaperones are needed for the Sunday rehearsal prior to the performance.
The formal outfit will be worn.
Posted by newsadmin at 09:38 AM
May 01, 2007
Audition plans
Children who come to auditon for DCC do not need to make an appointment or to come with a prepared song. (If they already have something prepared we will be pleased to hear it.) The auditions will take place with a group of 4-6 children. We will do some simple warmups, then teach them a short melodic phrase which they will then sing in the group. We will also ask them to repeat some simple rhythmic patterns and melodic intervals. The audition will last about 15-20 minutes, during which time the parent(s) will be asked to complete a written application.
Posted by newsadmin at 01:08 PM
March 21, 2007
Change for Audition at DSA
The date for the DCC audition at DSA is Thursday, May 17 NOT May 24!
Posted by newsadmin at 01:12 PM
Auditions for 2007-2008
Auditions for the 2007-2008 season of the Durham Children's Choir will be held at the following locations:
Tues, May 8, 4-5:30 PM Durham Arts Council, IBM Rehearsal Room
Tues, May 22, 4-5:30 PM Hillandale Elementary School, Music Room
Thur, May 24 ,4-5:30 PM Durham School of the Arts, Chorus Room, across from Main Office
or by appointment with the director
The Durham Children’s Choir is a community organization made up of outstanding young singers from every elementary and middle school, public and private, and home-schooled children, in the Durham and neighboring communities. Their mission is to learn a wide variety of high quality choral music, both sacred and secular, and to share that music with the community through public performances. The choir was founded by Scott Hill, retired DPS choral director, in May, 2004, with generous support from the Durham Arts Council, Duke University Chapel Music, Durham Public Schools, the BIN Charitable Foundation, the American Tobacco Campus and individuals from the community.
The choir performs regularly at Duke Chapel, American Tobacco Historic District festivals, NC School of Science and Math for Voices for Education, the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration and other local community events. This past season the choir was invited to perform with the NC Symphony in Cary's Koka Booth Ampitheatre, at the Biltmore House in Asheville and at Duke University in a joint concert with the Onllwyn Welsh Men's Choir.
For further information, contact Scott Hill at the following addresses:
scotthill@dcchoir.org or (919) 489-1451
Posted by newsadmin at 01:07 PM
February 23, 2007
DCC with the DSO
TUES FEB 27 4:00 PM Parents needed to move risers from Hillandale Elementary School to Emily K. Center.
5:30 PM Regular rehearsal at the Emily K Center, NOT the DAC.
6:30 PM Break for pizza and drinks. We'll order pizzas to be delivered. Parents needed to bring drinks and cups and assist with the break.
7:20 PM Line up for rehearsal.
7:30-7:55 Rehearse with the orchestra
8:00 PM Singers leave, few parents needed to help store risers and keyboard.
SAT MAR 3 2:45 PM Singers arrive
3:00 PM Concert with Durham Symphony Orchestra, Emily K Center (FREE)
This concert is an outreach to the community and is free of charge.
The first half (around 45 minutes) will be played by the DSO: a Schubert Symphony, and the winner of the Young Artists Concerto Competition in a Rachmaninov Piano Concerto (1st Movement). There will be no intermission; the DCC takes the stage and performs 5 selections, then the DSO joins us for the final 3 numbers.
The concert will probably last 1 hour and 15 minutes.
4:30 PM (or immediately following the concert) parents needed to move risers to the storage area or to the truck*, then return them to Hillandale on Mon., Mar.5.
Directions: the Emily K Center is located at the corner of Buchanan and Chapel St., adjacent to Immaculata School and Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, just off the Downtown Expressway at the Chapel Hill St. exit.
Posted by newsadmin at 05:46 PM
February 07, 2007
Summer Youth Program
ARTSCENTER AND PLAYMAKERS CREATE
SUMMER YOUTH CONSERVATORY
The ArtsCenter, in partnership with PlayMakers Repertory Company, will offer a Summer Youth Conservatory program for young actors, age 8-18 to produce the musical OLIVER! This summer, a cast of 40 young actors will have the chance to rehearse and perform in a professional theatre space – PlayMakers’ main stage, the Paul Green Theatre.
This is a rare theatre experience for young people; an educational and performance opportunity that includes working with a professional director (who is being flown in from Los Angeles by PlayMakers to direct this production) a choreographer and a musical director. All rehearsals and performances will be held at PlayMakers Repertory Company, the leading professional theatre in the Carolinas.
In addition to rehearsing and performing the musical OLIVER!, participants will also take classes taught by PlayMakers company members Julie Fishell and Kathryn Hunter Williams – both professional actors, covering acting technique and dialect. With lights, sound design, set, and costumes provided by PlayMakers, this Summer Youth Conservatory production of OLIVER! will provide a rich theatre experience for cast and audience alike.
PlayMakers and The ArtsCenter particularly encourage young actors in the community (non-equity) with passion and skill, age 14-18, to audition for the leads of Nancy, Fagin and Bill Sykes.
Los Angles based director; Tom Quaintance will direct this production of OLIVER!
Mr. Quaintance has worked on the Broadway productions of The Who’s TOMMY and HOW TO SUCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING with Matthew Broderick, among many other credits. He is very experienced with youthful casts.
For the final 40 members of the OLIVER! cast, five-weeks of intensive rehearsals and classes begin on June 11, from 1:00-5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. Rehearsals will culminate in three performances of OLIVER! on July 13, 14 and 15. Cast members will be expected to attend all rehearsals (with July 4th off only). Tuition is $1000/actor, with scholarships available, based on financial need.
AUDITION INFOMATION
Two rounds of auditions will be held. Initial auditions for community actors (8-18) will take place February 19, 2007, 6:00 p.m. at PlayMakers located in the Center for Dramatic Art, Country Club Road on the campus of UNC-Chapel Hill. Second auditions for community actors and first auditions for Youth Performing Arts Conservatory students, will take place February 24, 2007 beginning at 9:00 a.m. with Mr. Quaintance. Callbacks are scheduled from 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 25, 2007. Mr. Quaintance can see a maximum of 70 young actors at audition.
All community actors wishing to audition must be available, as needed, for all three of the above audition dates and times.
To sign up for auditions, actors will need to download and complete the Summer Youth Conservatory Audition Information sheet from The ArtCenter’s website www.artscenterlive.org This sheet must be returned to The ArtsCenter’s Box Office located at 300G East main Street, Carrboro, NC 27510 no later than February 15, 2007. A current photograph must accompany the information sheet (a recent school picture is fine.) For auditions, actors will need to bring in a prepared monologue or poem and 16-bars of an up-beat, Broadway-style song (along with sheet music for their selection.)
Audition applicants will be contacted after receipt of information sheet and photograph to confirm call times for all audition sessions.
Posted by newsadmin at 05:08 PM
Summer Youth Program
ARTSCENTER AND PLAYMAKERS CREATE
SUMMER YOUTH CONSERVATORY
The ArtsCenter, in partnership with PlayMakers Repertory Company, will offer a Summer Youth Conservatory program for young actors, age 8-18 to produce the musical OLIVER! This summer, a cast of 40 young actors will have the chance to rehearse and perform in a professional theatre space – PlayMakers’ main stage, the Paul Green Theatre.
This is a rare theatre experience for young people; an educational and performance opportunity that includes working with a professional director (who is being flown in from Los Angeles by PlayMakers to direct this production) a choreographer and a musical director. All rehearsals and performances will be held at PlayMakers Repertory Company, the leading professional theatre in the Carolinas.
In addition to rehearsing and performing the musical OLIVER!, participants will also take classes taught by PlayMakers company members Julie Fishell and Kathryn Hunter Williams – both professional actors, covering acting technique and dialect. With lights, sound design, set, and costumes provided by PlayMakers, this Summer Youth Conservatory production of OLIVER! will provide a rich theatre experience for cast and audience alike.
This recently established collaboration between PlayMakers and The ArtsCenter was a theatrical marriage waiting to happen! The ArtsCenter is home to the very successful Youth Performing Arts Conservatory, an in-depth acting program for 250 students. Explaining the Summer Youth Conservatory program with PlayMakers, Jon Wilner, Executive Director of The ArtsCenter comments,
“Many of our students are ready for a challenging production experience. We have committed, talented young actors who are ready to perform at a high level. Partnering with PlayMakers, who have such a wealth of acting and production experience and excellence, as well as such a beautiful rehearsal and performance facility, will give our students this opportunity.”
"PlayMakers is thrilled to partner with The ArtsCenter to provide an opportunity for our region's young people," said Joseph Haj, PlayMakers producing artistic director. "The ArtsCenter is a great community resource that provides an artistic outlet for many Triangle residents. PlayMakers is committed to community outreach through unique collaborations such as this. The ArtCenter and PlayMakers staff will make the Summer Youth Conservatory a terrific opportunity for both organizations to shine."
This production will be cast by audition only and is open to both conservatory and non-conservatory students alike.
PlayMakers and The ArtsCenter particularly encourage young actors in the community (non-equity) with passion and skill, age 14-18, to audition for the leads of Nancy, Fagin and Bill Sykes.
Los Angles based director; Tom Quaintance will direct this production of OLIVER!
Mr. Quaintance has worked on the Broadway productions of The Who’s TOMMY and HOW TO SUCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING with Matthew Broderick, among many other credits. He is very experienced with youthful casts.
For the final 40 members of the OLIVER! cast, five-weeks of intensive rehearsals and classes begin on June 11, from 1:00-5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. Rehearsals will culminate in three performances of OLIVER! on July 13, 14 and 15. Cast members will be expected to attend all rehearsals (with July 4th off only). Tuition is $1000/actor, with scholarships available, based on financial need.
AUDITION INFOMATION
Two rounds of auditions will be held. Initial auditions for community actors (8-18) will take place February 19, 2007, 6:00 p.m. at PlayMakers located in the Center for Dramatic Art, Country Club Road on the campus of UNC-Chapel Hill. Second auditions for community actors and first auditions for Youth Performing Arts Conservatory students, will take place February 24, 2007 beginning at 9:00 a.m. with Mr. Quaintance. Callbacks are scheduled from 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 25, 2007. Mr. Quaintance can see a maximum of 70 young actors at audition.
All community actors wishing to audition must be available, as needed, for all three of the above audition dates and times.
To sign up for auditions, actors will need to download and complete the Summer Youth Conservatory Audition Information sheet from The ArtCenter’s website www.artscenterlive.org This sheet must be returned to The ArtsCenter’s Box Office located at 300G East main Street, Carrboro, NC 27510 no later than February 15, 2007. A current photograph must accompany the information sheet (a recent school picture is fine.) For auditions, actors will need to bring in a prepared monologue or poem and 16-bars of an up-beat, Broadway-style song (along with sheet music for their selection.)
Audition applicants will be contacted after receipt of information sheet and photograph to confirm call times for all audition sessions.
Posted by newsadmin at 05:06 PM
October 20, 2006
Voices for Education
VOICES FOR EDUCATION CONCERT
Sunday, Oct. 29 3:00 PM
NC School of Science and Math
The next DCC concert, Voices for Education, will be held in the Auditorium at NC School of Science and Math, corner of W. Club Blvd and Broad St., on Sunday, Oct. 29 at 3:00 PM. Our choir will share the performance with Spotlight, the Durham Public Schools all-county show choir. Included here are instructions for purchasing tickets for the event, a schedule for the rehearsals and performance, and chaperone needs.
1. Tickets General Admission:$15 Premier Seating:$25
Since this event is a benefit for the public schools in Durham, there will be no comp. tickets available. You will receive today in your envelope 4 general admission tickets and 2 premier seating tickets. Please sell as many as you can to family and friends, enclose the checks or cash in the envelope and return the envelope WITH UNSOLD TICKETS to me or Mrs. Byers by Oct. 24. If you do not return the tickets, you must pay for them!
2. Schedule
Sat., Oct. 28 12 Noon-1 PM Rehearsal at NCSSM
Sun., Oct. 29 1:00-2:30 PM Run-through (if you are coming directly from church, remember to bring your outfit and a sandwich)
2:30 PM Snack Break
3:00-4:30 PM Performance
Our new vests are in and are being embroidered with the DCC logo. We will wear the complete new outfit for this event.
3. Chaperone needs
Sat.Rehearsal 2-4 parents to help line up singers on the stage, and to
assist in getting the choir on and off the stage
Sun. Rehearsal same as above
Sun. Performance parents to donate snacks and drinks for the break
parents to help set up food, clean up
2-4 parents to help back stage during the performance (you will be able to see our kids perform once they are on stage by slipping in the back doors of the auditorium)
Please let me know if you can help by sending me an email message.
Mrs. Hill
Posted by newsadmin at 08:01 PM
News items for the next two weeks
1. AUDITIONS FOR SOLOS DURING THE YEAR: there will be NO SOLO AUDITIONS IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE REHEARSAL NEXT TUESDAY, OCT. 24. Mrs. Hill will hear anyone who would like to audition for a solo from 4-4:30 this coming week, Oct. 24 and before and after the rehearsal on Nov. 7.
2. The rehearsal scheduled for Halloween,Tuesday, Oct. 31 will be a one-hour rehearsal only for those singers going to the Biltmore House on Nov. 26. The rehearsal will end at 5:30 PM.
Posted by newsadmin at 07:59 PM
September 26, 2006
Blessing of the Animals
Blessing of the Animals, Sunday, October 1 on the steps in front of Duke Chapel
2:15 Rehearsal and order for processional
3:00 Service begins (usually lasts 1 hour)
DCC sings at the beginning of the service.
You may bring your animals, but someone else will need to hold your pet while you are singing! After we sing, we will sit on the grass just to the right of the main chapel steps, or you may sit with your family for the remainder of the service. Please bring a blanket or folding chair, as there will be limited seating available.
Please remember what to wear (see uniform information).
There is parking behind Duke Chapel, in front of the Bryan Center or in the Parking Deck (usually $2/hour) Your parent may also drop you off in front of the Chapel and then go find parking. If they are NOT attending the service, make sure there is someone at the Chapel to pick you up by 3:30.
Posted by newsadmin at 12:33 PM
New Uniforms
Durham Children's Choir Uniform
Please take all the parts of your uniform out of the bags when you get home, try them on and make sure they are ironed for Sunday. Keep them ALL TOGETHER on hangers in your closet, preferably in a plastic dry cleaners bag or garment bag. (The black ties like to escape, so make sure you keep them with the rest of the outfit!) If something does not fit, please bring the item to rehearsal next week, and we'll see about exchanges. This uniform will be known as your formal attire; the red polo and black pants is your casual attire.
Reminder: boys must wear black dress shoes and black socks; girls should wear natural colored nylons and black flats.
You'll notice that the red vests have not arrived. As soon as they come in, we'll have the logo sewn on and then distribute them. Please wear your red polo shirt with the new black pants or skirt on Sunday.
The total cost for your new uniform is $50. Please bring your payment to next week's rehearsal if possible. Checks are made payable to Durham Children's Choir or DCC. If you prefer to mail your payment, please send checks to:
Scott Hill
117 Landsbury Dr.
Durham, NC 27707
Scholarships are available by contacting me or Mrs. Byers.
Posted by newsadmin at 12:31 PM
September 22, 2006
DCC Instructions
Durham Children's Choir Performance with the Onllwyn Welsh Choir
Final Instructions for Sunday, Sept. 24:
2:50 PM Arrive at Baldwin Auditorium (see directions below)
3:00 PM Rehearsal with Welsh Choir
3:30 PM Doors open to audience
4:00 PM Concert
6:00 PM If your parents are unable to attend, you should be picked up by this time
(Concert will be over probably around 5:30 PM)
Wear: black or dark pants, red DCC polo shirt (the new ones will be in by this time), black shoes and socks
Tickets: if your parents have not purchased their tickets, they may get them by calling the Duke box office at 684-4444 (tell them they are a DCC parent) or they may purchase them at the door next Sunday. I will have some complimentary tickets available; PLEASE let me know if you would like one
Baldwin Auditorium: located on Duke East Campus, Main St.; easiest access is from the back, off Markham Ave. There is limited parking directly behind Baldwin, but that's a good drop-off point for the choir. Parking is available on Markham or on the streets leading off Markham. There is some parking in front of the Biddle Music Building, next to Baldwin Auditorium.
Posted by newsadmin at 09:40 AM
Onllwyn Welsh Choir
Onllwyn Welsh Men's Choir Visit
The Durham Children's Choir will work with the Duke Performances Series to host members of a choir from Wales, Onllwyn Male Voice Choir on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 23 and 24. We will provide host homes for about 17 of the men for two nights beginning on the afternoon of the 23rd and ending on Monday morning, Sept. 25. Here is a tentative schedule:
Sept. 23 4 PM meet choir members, provide dinner,overnight with host family
Sept. 24 morning free
12:30 PM lunch at Baldwin, Duke East Campus
1:30 PM rehearsal in Baldwin Auditorium
2:50 PM DCC arrives for rehearsal
4:00 PM Joint Concert with Durham Children's Choir
6:00 PM Dinner and overnight with host famiy
Sept. 25 8:30 AM Deliver Welshmen to Homestead Suites for departure to App. State
Posted by newsadmin at 09:39 AM
August 20, 2006
Beginning of 3rd Season
Here are some important dates for the beginning of the 3rd season for the Durham Children's Choir:
Tuesday, Aug. 22 First rehearsal 4:30-6 PM
PSI Theatre, Durham Arts Council
Tuesday, Aug. 29 Rehearsal 4:30 PM
Parent Meeting, 5:30 PM
Board of Director's Meeting, 6:15 PM
IBM Rehearsal Hall, Durham Arts Council
Sat., Sept. 9 Fall Retreat, 1-5 PM
Temple Baptist Church, Umstead Rd.
Sept. 24 & 25 Visit by Onllwyn Welsh Choir
Sun, Sept. 24 Concert with Welsh Choir, 4 PM
Baldwin Aud., Duke East Campus
The full schedule of events will be distributed at the first two rehearsals, Aug. 22 and Aug. 29.
Posted by newsadmin at 08:32 PM
June 12, 2006
Lord of the Rings Schedule
To all singers in the Lord of the Rings project:
Thank you for participating in this exciting project! I think it will be a lot of fun, especially when we learn to sing in the "Elvish" language. If you haven't read the books or seen the movies, you'll get a short description of the story line at our first rehearsal. I have included a schedule for rehearsals and the performance in this memo. I would hope that you can attend AT LEAST THREE of the rehearsals prior to rehearsing in Cary. Please let me know if there are any you are unable to attend, and congratulations on being selected to perform in this concert!
Rehearsals in Durham: all will be held at the Durham Arts Council in the Adaron or Duke Power rehearsal rooms. (Look for the sign when you enter the lobby of the Arts Council)
THURSDAY, June 1 6-7:30 PM
TUESDAY, June 13 6-7:30 PM
TUSEDAY, June 27 6-7:30 PM
MONDAY, July 10 6-8 PM
(TUESDAY, July 11 6-8 PM)*
* Save this date if we need more rehearsal time.
Rehearsals at the Koka Booth Ampitheatre in Cary: directions will be given and carpools set up at a later date. There will also be ticket information and parent chaperone information given out as soon as that information is sent to me. The music will be ready for me to pick up on May 31. You will receive your music at the first rehearsal you attend.
THURSDAY, July 13 7-9 PM
FRIDAY, July 14 7-9 PM
Performance: Saturday, July 15 7:30 PM (Call will probably be at 6:45 PM)
Posted by newsadmin at 08:36 AM
April 18, 2006
Details for Spring Concerts
Dear DCC members and parents,
Many thanks to all of you for your hard work and dedication to the choir this year! Here are details concerning our final performances for the 2005/2006 season. Please send me a response by email or return the attached form at next week's rehearsal.
Sat., Apr. 22 3:00 Concert, Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3639 Old Chapel Hill Rd.
1:45 Warm-up, Line-up, Rehearse Chaperones, please be there a few minutes early to help with the line-up, outfits, etc. Formal outfit will be worn: black pants or skirt, long-sleeved white blouse, red vest, tie.
Directions to Westminster: coming from the north, take 15-501 south to the Martin Luther King, JR. Parkway, from the MLK Parkway, turn right onto Shannon Rd. after the Wynnsong Theatres. Shannon Rd. will lead directly across Old Chapel Hill Rd. into the church parking lot. The sanctuary where we will sing is the first building on your left.
The concert will last about one hour and 15 minutes.
Sun, Apr. 30 3:00 Concert, Duke Chapel (This is the most important concert for the entire year!)
Formal outfit will be worn.
1:30 I'll need several parents to help set up the risers and to move the piano. (See response sheet)
2:00 singers arrive, warm-up, line-up, rehearse
Sun., May 7 4:30-6 Annual Potluck Dinner and Awards Durham School of the Arts cafeteria ( More to follow)
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The following are extra performances for the choir. Please check those where you can participate on the attached form and return at the April 25th rehearsal, or email your response.
Sat., Apr. 29 10-10:30 AM Jr. League Home Tour Location TBA 15 singers needed
Their focus for this fund-raiser is " helping children." We will sing 2-3 songs "a capella" from the steps of the house during the kick-off for this event. Casual outfit
Tue, May 2 4:30 (last rehearsal) 6:30 PM Special Event Co. Celebration Carolina Theatre
We have been asked to represent the Durham Arts Community along with Chuck Davis and his dancers at this event for community, corporate, and university leaders from across the Triangle.
This will be our last rehearsal for the season. We will meet in our regular rehearsal room, then walk around the corner to rehearse in the Carolina Theatre around 4:45. At 5:30 we will return to the Arts Council for a snack and to change for the show. At 6:30 I will take the choir back to the Carolina Theatre for their 20 minute performance. At 7 PM, we'll walk back to the front of the Arts Council where they will be ready for pick-up by parents. You will need to bring your formal outfit to the rehearsal that day.
Tue, May 9 6:30 PM Durham Bulls Stadium Sing National Anthem around 6:55
I will send you the complete information next week concerning tickets Casual outfit
Fri., May 19 10:30-11:30 AM Dedication of the new Center for Senior Living ,downtown Durham behind the downtown Mc Donald's, near the YMCA on the corner of Seminary and Rigsbee St.
I realize this is a school day, but I hope we can have at least 15-20 singers present for this event. My 6th grade choir at DSA sang for the ground-breaking 2 years ago! Casual outfit
Name of singer_________________________ Name of parent(s)________________________________
Please check those times you can participate and return to me at the April 25 rehearsal, or send me your response by email.
Students:
____Sat., Apr 29 Home Tour
____Tue, May 2 Carolina Theatre (I'm assuming you will ALL be present for this, since it is a regular rehearsal day)
____Tue., May 9 Durham Bulls, National Anthem
____Fri., May 19 Dedication, Senior Living Center
Parents:
____ Help with the risers and piano at Duke Chapel
____Usher, give out programs at Westminster (we can also have siblings help)
___ at Duke Chapel
___ Chaperone for the May 2 Event at the Carolina Theatre
********************************************************************************************************Mark Manring will professionally record the concert at Duke Chapel. He will also photograph the choir during the performance and included 100+ images on the CD. The CD's will sell for $15 each. Please fill in the form below if you would like one or more copies of the 2005/06 Durham Children's Choir CD. The copies will most likely not be ready until June. I will mail them to you as soon as they are delivered to me.
Name___________________________________________
Mailing Address___________________________________
____________________________________ Zip______________
Number of CD's ordered__________ Amount enclosed_______________
Please make checks payable to the Durham Children's Choir, or DCC
Auditions for the 2006/2007 Durham Children's choir will be held on the following days:
Wed, May 24 4-5:30 PM Hillandale Elementary School Music Room
Thur.,June 1 4:30-6 PM Durham School of the Arts Main Bldg. Chorus Room
or by appointment with Mrs. Hill
Please tell your friends about the auditions and have them contact me or come to one of the times listed above.
Rising 9th graders currently in DCC will be allowed to remain in the choir for the next year (for boys, this can happen only if you can continue to sing in your un-changed voice) Ninth graders will be assistants to the directors and will also sing on all concerts. In order for me to know how many new singers I can admit to the choir, I need to know how many of you plan to remain in the choir.
Please check the appropriate box and return along with the other information:
____I will be in the DCC next year.
____I will not be in DCC next year for the following reason:
Posted by newsadmin at 02:20 PM
April 10, 2006
Spring Concerts
The Durham Children's Choir will present two Spring Concerts during the month of April: the first will be held on Saturday, April 22 at 3:00 PM at Westminster Presbyterian Church, located at 3639 Old Chapel Hill Rd. The second concert will be held on Sunday April 30 at 3:00 PM at Duke University Chapel. Both concerts are free and open to the public. Donations of any kind are gratefully accepted.
Posted by newsadmin at 02:41 PM
February 22, 2006
Christmas Concert DVD's
DVD's from the Christmas concert with the Choral Society (St. Nicolas) are ready to be purchased at next week's rehearsal. I have 37 copies for sale. Please send in a check made out to Sara Miller or exact change in the amount of $12. Only one copy is available for each singer. (You are free to make as many copies as you wish for your family members.)
Posted by newsadmin at 09:45 AM
March Event
Please add to your calendar the following event: the Durham Children's Choir has been asked to perform at a "Spring Fling" to be held at the American Tobacco Historic District on Saturday, March 18 in the afternoon. Times have not been finalized, but I have requested early to mid-afternoon. We will perform under the water tower where we sang for the tower lighting in December. More details to follow...
Posted by newsadmin at 09:41 AM
January 12, 2006
MLK Celebration
The Durham Children's Choir has been invited to sing for the Annual Celebration of the Life and Legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, Jan. 16 at 6:00 PM at Union Baptist Church located at 904 North Roxboro St.
Directions to the church: Union Baptist Church is located at the corner of Roxboro Rd. and Dowd Streets, several blocks north of the downtown library. Coming from the north, travel south on Mangum St. (Roxboro is one-way going north for several blocks), and turn left onto Dowd St.
Parking: lots are available at the back or front of the church
Dress: wear your formal outfit
Time: singers should arrive at 5:30pm, report to the choir room at the back of the church, then we will take our places at 5:45; we will sing during the first half of the service and will be able to leave after 7:30 pm.
Call or email only if you CAN'T be there.
Posted by newsadmin at 06:51 PM
December 22, 2005
Christmas Eve
A change for Christmas Eve:
All singers are asked to be in the Chapel by 4:25 PM Christmas Eve in order to practice lining up on the steps and processing into the Choir Stalls. Here is the complete schedule:
4:25 rehearse, line up
5:00 refreshments in basement, restrooms
5:20 sing during prelude music
5:30 service begins (DCC sings during offertory)
6:30 service ends
Posted by newsadmin at 11:49 AM
December 19, 2005
Meadowmont performance
We still need DCC singers to perform before the Kenan-Flagler Business School holiday party Tuesday, Dec. 20 from 5:15-6:15 PM.
DIRECTIONS: get on HWY 54 going into Chapel Hill, turn into Meadowmont at Meadowmont Lane; turn right at RIZZO Center sign: park in lot before you reach the buildins; follow brick walk to DuBose House. We'll sing outside so wear warm, colorful clothing!
Posted by newsadmin at 02:24 PM
December 09, 2005
Dress rehearsal for St. Nicolas
This is a reminder to all DCC singers and parents: the rehearsal tonight for St. Nicolas will be with the Choral Society, soloists and orchestra. THIS IS A MANDATORY REHEARSAL! You do not need to wear your outfit tonight.
All singers should be in place by 6:50 PM. The downbeat will be promptly at 7 PM, and we will be finished at 9 PM.
Posted by newsadmin at 01:21 PM
November 29, 2005
December Events
Thur, Dec. 1 Tower Lighting at American Tobacco
5-7:30 PM
Tues, Dec. 6 Last regular rehearsal
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St. Nicolas Schedule: ALL IN DUKE CHAPEL
Durham Children's Choir will perform 30 minutes prior to each concert; Choral Society of Durham will perfom English Carols and Anthems during the first half, and the two choirs will perform St. Nicolas Cantata by Benjamin Britten during the second half of the concert.
Wed, Dec. 7 6:50-8:30 PM Rehearsal
Fri, Dec. 9 6:50-9:00 PM Rehearsal
Sat, Dec.10 7:00-7:15 Warm-up
7:30 PM Perform Carols
8:00 PM Performance
Sun, Dec. 11 3:00-3:15 Warm-up
3:30 PM Perform Carols
4:00 PM Performance
Tickets for the performance are $15 for adults. Students are admitted free. Please contact Mrs. Hill for tickets.
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Please choose one of these two performances, although those who can do both are welcome:
Mon, Dec. 12 4:00 PM Forest at Duke Retirement Center, Pickett Rd.
Fri, Dec. 16 11:45 AM, American Tobacco , Bay 7
Christmas Eve at Duke Chapel Schedule:
4:45 PM Warmup
5:10 PM Perform during Prelude
5:30-6:30 PM Christmas Eve Service
Posted by newsadmin at 02:32 PM
November 21, 2005
Nov. 22
This is a reminder that there will NOT be a rehearsal on Nov. 22 due to the Durham Public Schools holiday. Rehearsals will resume on Tuesday, Nov. 29.
Please remember to send your response to December performances by email or bring them to the Nov. 29 rehearsal.
Happy Thanksgiving!!
Posted by newsadmin at 10:15 PM
October 27, 2005
Family Fun Festival
This is a reminder to all singers of the important performance this coming Saturday at the Family Fun Festival to be held at the American Tobacco Historic District.
We will be the second group to perform on the stage under the water tower. Singers should be dressed in your red polo shirts and black pants and shoes.
Meet on the bridge above the water tower at 1:45 pm. We will sing from around 2:10-2:50 pm.
Parents and friends should bring a blanket or folding chair to sit on the grass lawn in front of the water tower.
Directions: American Tobacco Historic District is located across Blackwell St. from the Durham Bulls stadium next to the downtown expressway (147). Parking is available in the Parking Deck, on the street or under the Expressway bridge.
Posted by newsadmin at 05:47 PM
October 13, 2005
Voices for Education
Please remember to bring all ticket money AND unsold tickets in your envelope to next week's rehearsal, Oct. 18. I will have extra tickets for those who need them. Mrs. H.
Posted by newsadmin at 09:48 PM
Upcoming Events
Reminder for the Durham Children's Choir:
WORKSHOP WITH JIM PAPOULIS
THIS Saturday, Oct. 15, from 3:30-5 PM in the regular rehearsal room at the Durham Arts Council
This will be quite an exciting experience for us: the opportunity to work with a composer of one of our songs!
Posted by newsadmin at 09:45 PM
September 26, 2005
This is a reminder of instructions for the Blessing of the Animals at Duke Chapel this coming Sunday, Oct. 2 at 3 pm.
Choir members should be in front of the chapel by 2 pm to line up on the steps , practice the processional and rehearse with the electric piano. Maps will be distributed at the rehearsal on Sept. 27.
Remember to wear your polo shirt, black pants and black shoes. New shirts will be available on Sunday at the chapel.
The service runs from 3-4 pm. If you bring your pet, make sure there is someone to hold it while you are singing! And bring a folding chair or blanket for sitting.
Rain plans are for the following Sunday. Check this page if you are unsure about a rainout
Posted by newsadmin at 03:42 PM
September 08, 2005
DCC Retreat
All members of the Durham Children's Choir and their parents are reminded of the important retreat this coming Saturday, September 10 at Temple Baptist Church from 9:30 am-12:30 pm. The church is located on Sterling Road, just off Umstead, about halfway between Cole Mill Rd. and Guess Rd.
We will use this opportunity to work on getting to know one another, practice good vocal techniques and learn some of the music for the upcoming season.
A pizza lunch will be provided at the end of the workshop. Please contact Mrs. Hill if you need further instructions or you are unable to make it.
Posted by newsadmin at 02:17 PM
April 13, 2005
Next Concert 4/17/05
Details and Instructions for April 17th Performance
1.Sunday, April 17 4 PM Concert
2.First Presbyterian Church, corner of Main St. and Roxboro Rd.
3.Located in downtown Durham, one (short) block south of Durham County Library
4. Parking: behind the church in lot off Roxboro Rd.
5.Singers and chaperones should report to the church by 2:45 pm
6.Ushers should be there by 3:15 pm; doors will open at 3:30 pm
7.Singers should wear your new red polo shirt, black pants, black shoes and socks
8.NO jewelry (NO necklaces or bracelets, if ears are pierced wear your smallest earrings)
9.The concert will last about one hour; we will be finished by 5 pm.
Posted by newsadmin at 01:24 PM
March 28, 2005
NO REHEARSAL TUESDAY, MARCH 29 DUE TO DPS SPRING HOLIDAY
Posted by newsadmin at 03:20 PM
March 20, 2005
Bobby McFerrin Tickets
Mrs. Hill will have tickets for those who have sent e-mail requests at the Tuesday, March 21 rehearsal from 4-6:40. Please do not send any more requests until further notice. Tickets are $25 each; checks are made payable to Duke University.
Posted by newsadmin at 05:12 PM
March 16, 2005
Extra rehearsal
There will be a rehearsal at DSA from 9:15-11:15 on Saturday, March 19. This is EXTREMELY important, considering the full schedule we have through the month of April. Please do not try to enter the building before Mrs. Hill arrives, since it is important that we make sure the alarms are OFF!
Parents who have signed up to bring refreshments please send them or bring them in by 10:00. We will go to the Main Cafeteria for our break at 10:15.
Posted by newsadmin at 10:03 PM
February 08, 2005
Public education Network Benefit Concert
Please send me an e-mail or telephone message within the next week if your child will NOT be performing on the concert on Feb. 27 at NCSSM.
Also, here is a schedule change: the Friday, Feb. 25 rehearsal will be from 4-5:30PM, NOT 7PM as originally announced.
DCC parents, PLEASE ask your children for the ticket envelopes for this event. They have been given 10 tickets for the concert and were reminded to return all money and unsold tickets on Feb. 22.
Posted by newsadmin at 11:30 PM
January 04, 2005
Welcome back!
Don't forget the first rehearsal for 2005 is Jan. 4 at DSA. regular time
See you there!
Posted by newsadmin at 10:36 AM
December 23, 2004
Christmas Eve
Please try to have the children arrive at the Chapel NO LATER THAN 4:40! I would suggest you try for 4:30 or earlier, as I am told the Chapel fills up rather quickly for this service. If you are having trouble parking AT LEAST LET THE CHILDREN COME ON IN to warm-up for the service. The best place to park is in the deck near the Bryan Center, but GET THERE EARLY! (By the way, this IS a church service, so there should be no applause after they sing!) The children should be dressed for the performance in their complete outfit. They were shown where we'll meet at the Tuesday rehearsal. If they forget, someone will show them where to go. We sing our first two selections at around 5:15. The other selections will be sung during the 1-hour service. Coats will stay downstairs, and we'll pick them up after the service. See you tomorrow. Scott Hill
Posted by newsadmin at 12:33 PM
This is to remind everyone of the Dec. 7 rehearsal at Hillandale Elementary School, due to a concert at DSA. Any DSA student who needs a ride should meet me in the Chorus Room NO LATER THAN 4:15 to go to Hillandale. Please remind your parents where to pick you up that day!
Posted by newsadmin at 10:39 AM
Here is the schedule for the rehearsals before the Christmas Eve Service. If you are not able to sing at that event you do not have to come to these rehearsals...and we'll see you in January! Tue., Nov. 30 Regular rehearsal, DSA, 5-6:30 Tue, Dec. 7 Hillandale Elem., 5-6:30 PM Tue, Dec. 14 DSA, 5-6:30 CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL ON A WONDERFUL FIRST PERFORMANCE! AND MANY THANKS TO ALL THE PARENTS WHO HELPED WITH THE CONCERT! Have a Happy Thanksgiving! Mrs. Hill
Posted by newsadmin at 10:30 AM
We will have a Dress Rehearsal for the Fall Concert on Sat. morning, Nov. 20 from 9-10:30 AM in Weaver Auditorium at Durham School of the Arts.
Posted by newsadmin at 11:04 PM
The red vests are in and need to be distributed on Tues., Nov. 9. If I could have several parents helping with that during the rehearsal on Tuesday, we could give them out as the kids leave.I will have zip-lock bags and a notice to go home that day. E-mail me if you can help. Mrs. Hill
Posted by newsadmin at 07:31 PM
The rehearsal time originally listed on the schedule for November 6 was incorrect. The rehearsal will run from 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM. The schedule page has been updated with the correct time as well as the "Printer Friendly" schedule.
Posted by newsadmin at 10:49 AM
Please contact Terry Summers if you can help provide refreshments for the November 6 rehearsal. We need ten boxes of juice boxes, napkins, and five bags of pretzels.
Posted by newsadmin at 03:11 PM
Rehearsal will NOT be held on Nov. 2, due to the closing of DPS schools for Election Day. There will be a rehearsal at DSA on Sat., Nov. 6 from 9:30-11:30 AM.
Posted by newsadmin at 09:39 AM
The website has been completed and is generally available today. Mrs. Hill will announce the site to the choir this Tuesday.
Posted by newsadmin at 10:51 PM
Due to a performance at DSA, the October 12 rehearsal will be held at Hillandale Elementary School. A map will be sent out next week.
Posted by newsadmin at 08:42 PM
December 02, 2004
Reminder for Dec. 7
November 24, 2004
December Rehearsals
IMPORTANT Parent Meeting, 6 PM
Tue, Dec. 21 Duke Chapel, 5-6:30 PM
Fri, Dec. 24 Report to Chapel by 4:45 PM
November 16, 2004
Dress rehearsal
Soloists will rehearse from 10:30-11 AM.
I apologize for the short notice, but I just discovered that we could get into the auditorium that day.
Individual soloists for the fall Concert are:
Kailey Farmer Colors of the Wind
Taylor Faulkner Violin Solo
Holly Riley Brahms Violin Solo
Dominique Atwater and Caitlin Connelly Hope of the Future
McCrae Family
Francesco Lomuscio Second Hand Rose
Sis Jandhyala (and mom) Indian Classical SongNovember 05, 2004
Vests are in! Need help!
November 02, 2004
Rehearsal on November 6
October 29, 2004
Refreshments for November 6 Rehearsal
October 25, 2004
REMINDER: Rehearsal moved from November 2 to November 6
October 23, 2004
Website Goes Live
September 28, 2004
Rehearsal on October 12