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Sweet Harmony Festival Info

9/12/2018

 
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Hello!
Chris Elek and I are very excited to welcome the Sweet Harmony festival to South Fayette High School this year.  The festival is scheduled to be held on November 9, 2018. 

Attached to this email you will find the informational letter as well as the director information and student application forms.  Please return these to me through postal mail or electronically no later than Friday, September 28th. 

Please let Chris or me know if you have questions or need further information. We look forward to seeing you and your students in November. 

Best,
Jess 

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Mrs. Jessica Horzempa, M.Ed.
Choral Director | Music Teacher | Musical Director | Drama Club Sponsor | Student Council Advisor
South Fayette Education Association Treasurer & Membership Chair
South Fayette Middle School 
3700 Old Oakdale Road
McDonald, PA 15057
(412) 221-4542 x721
Small world, big future. - 2018-2019 Operational Theme ​

Sweet Harmony Director Info Letter
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Sweet Harmony Student & Director Forms
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Mucho Macho Festival Info

9/3/2018

 
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Hi Everyone!

I hope your school year is off to a great start! McGuffey MS/HS will be hosting Mucho Macho this year on Tuesday, October 30, 2018! 

Attached are the following: 
  • Info Letter: please read carefully 
  • Info Flyer
  • Student & Director forms: please fill out completely and return in a timely manner to Amanda Rosco via mail - East Allegheny HS, 1150 Jacks Run Road, North Versailles, PA 15137 OR scan & e-mail - arosco@eawildcats.net
Please turn in forms with a copy of your ACDA card no later than Monday, Sept. 24, 2018.
Since this festival is so early on in the year, your promptness is greatly appreciated. 

We should be hearing from Dr. Boyle within the next couple weeks in regard to repertoire selections. 

A sincere thank you to Amanda Rosco for assisting with this festival as the festival registrar. 

Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions/concerns. Thank you & have a restful weekend!  

Best,

Christie King Amanda Rosco
Festival Site Host Festival Registrar
McGuffey MS/HS East Allegheny HS
kingchr@mcguffey.k12.pa.us arosco@eawildcats.net
2018 MM Info Letter
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Mucho Macho Music Info Flyer 2018
File Size: 300 kb
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2018 Student & Director Forms
File Size: 539 kb
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Seeking Nominations for Annual ACDA-PA Awards

9/3/2018

 
Nominations for 2018 ACDA-PA awards are due by October 1, 2018.  

If you have a colleague who is doing extraordinary work or who has left a legacy of choral excellence that should be remembered and recognized, please take a moment to recognize their contributions. 


The Elaine Brown Award for Choral Excellence highlights the accomplishments of a veteran choral director who exemplifies outstanding work in the choral art. 

The Outstanding Young Conductor Awardrecognizes the efforts of a new or aspiring choral director who, in their first 3 to 5 years of experience has already demonstrated outstanding leadership or musicianship in the field of choral music. 

The Eileen M. Hower Memorial Award is presented in honor of Eileen M. Hower, gifted choral musician and choral educator.

For details and information, visithttp://www.acdapa.org/awards.html

Any member of ACDA PA is eligible to nominate a candidate for these awards.

Nominate an Undergraduate Student for Conducting Competition

9/3/2018

 
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College and University Members Take Note!

​​The 8th annual Undergraduate Conducting Competition is now receiving applications for participants.  The event takes place in conjunction with the annual ACDA-PA Fall Choral Conference in October at Lincoln University.

Any ACDA member teaching at a college or university in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is eligible to submit ONE undergraduate student nominee for the conducting competition. Only the faculty member MUST be a current member of ACDA. For additional information, please visit 

http://www.acdapa.org/undergraduate-conducting-competition.html

Deadline for submitting nominees is
Friday, September 28, 2018

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      • Conducting Masterclass
      • Choir for All Honor Choir '23
      • In the Middle Honor Choir '23
    • 2023 National Conference
    • 2024 Eastern Region Conference
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      • Summer 2022 >
        • 2022 Conference Schedule
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    • Elaine Brown Award for Choral Excellence
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      • Undergraduate Conducting Competition
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