Div 1 East Student Pack

October 2014
Dear Student,
Congratulations! You have been selected for the 2015 All-County Division I East Music
Festival. All of the information you need such as rehearsal times and directions are included in
this packet, so please review it carefully. Our guest conductors are:
Orchestra:
Band:
Chorus:
Steven Fayette
David Cerullo
Eileen Benedict
Please go over your music thoroughly with your teacher. Band and Orchestra students will
be auditioned for seating at the first rehearsal. Music will be collected after the concert.
IF YOU ARE UNPREPARED OR MISS ANY REHEARSAL OR ANY PART OF
REHEARSAL. YOU WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE
FESTIVAL.
You are required to bring the following:
Instrumental students:
Vocal students:
1. Music stand labeled with name and district.
1. Music, pencil
2. Instrument labeled with name and district.
3. Music, pencil, extra strings, reeds, etc.
Percussion players must bring SNARE DRUM, STICKS, MALLETS, and any other small
percussion instruments that are assigned.
CONCERT DRESS for all groups:
Girls: Black skirt or pants, white blouse, black dress shoes
Boys: Black pants, white shirt, long tie, black socks, black dress shoes
The registration fee is $23.00. See your music teacher about this. Tickets, All-County T-shirts
and “hoodies” may be purchased during the rehearsal breaks. Please be sure to have
SEPARATE checks for tickets and clothing. Please note that no video, audio recording
equipment or still cameras will be allowed at the rehearsals or the concert. CD’s, DVD’s
and photographs may be ordered at the concert. Students are required to remain for the
ENTIRE CONCERT.
The rehearsal schedule and directions are included in your packet. Again, congratulations. I
look forward to seeing you on January 7th.
Sincerely,
Karl Siewertsen
Division 1 East Vice President
DIVISION I EAST REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
Wednesday, January 7th , 2015 Farmingdale HS 4:00-7:30 PM
Sectionals/Auditions
Friday , January 9th , 2015
Saturday, January 10th , 2015
Farmingdale HS 4:00-7:30 PM
Rehearsals with guest conductors
Farmingdale HS 8:30am – 12:30 PM
Rehearsals with guest conductors
SNACK BREAKS WILL BE PROVIDED DURING REHEARSALS. STUDENTS MAY
PURCHASE FOOD, CONCERT TICKETS, HOODIES AND T-SHIRTS DURING THESE
BREAKS.
CONCERT - SUNDAY, JANUARY 11th , 2015
4:00 P.M.
TILLES CENTER, C.W. POST COLLEGE, GREENVALE, NY
Arrival Schedule: (Please arrive promptly)
ORCHESTRA
3:00 PM Fishbowl
BAND
3:15 PM Cinema
MIXED CHORUS 3:30 PM Hillwood Recital Hall
ARRIVAL PROCEDURE:
Prior to the concert, all student performers should be dropped off at the Tilles Lobby. Teachers and
Tilles staff members will be there to direct the students to the proper rehearsal sites.
DISMISSAL PROCEDURE:
Students will not be dismissed until the end of the concert. Please remain in your seats for the
ENTIRE performance.
The BAND students will be escorted to the outer lobby.
The ORCHESTRA students will be escorted to the atrium.
The CHORUS students will be escorted into the main auditorium.
All students should exit the building through the Tilles Center Lobby.
This procedure has been implemented to ensure the safety of your child. Your cooperation in
this matter is appreciated. If you should have any questions or problems regarding arrival or
dismissal procedures, please have your teacher contact the Chairperson of the performing
group, or the Festival Coordinator.
EMERGENCY SNOW NOTIFICATION
In the event of a major snow storm that would affect any of the All-County rehearsals or concerts, alternate
plans have been made. These plans vary, depending upon the rehearsal or concert that is affected. You can
check our website at www.nmea.us for updated information.
TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets are $12.00 each.
You may purchase ONLY THREE TICKETS INITIALLY. Please fill out pertinent information on the white
envelope included with your student packet and enclose a check made payable to NMEA. (Please put your
home phone number on the check). THESE ENVELOPES ARE TO BE MAILED TO THE
CHAIRPERSON BY NOVEMBER 15th, Along with your commitment forms. If you would like more
than the original 3 tickets, have your child bring in the colored envelope provided with separate $12 checks
for each extra ticket requested to the last rehearsal. There are no guarantees that more than 1 extra ticket
per child will be available at that rehearsal. No refunds will be given at any time. All seating is by general
admission and tickets must be shown at the concert to get into the performance.
T-SHIRTS & HOODIES
All-County T-shirts will be on sale at the rehearsals and the concert for $10.00.
“Hoodies” will be available for $30.00.
Please have SEPARATE checks for Tickets and Clothing, Checks should be made out for exact amount no change
can be given from checks. CHECK PAYABLE to NMEA
CONCERT RECORDINGS & PHOTOGRAPHS
The recording and photography companies will be in the lobby of the Tilles Center to take orders. DO NOT
BRING PHOTOGRAPH ORDERS TO REHEARSAL. THEY MUST BE ORDERED AT THE
CONCERT.
REHEARSAL SITE FARMINGDALE HIGH SCHOOL
FARMINGDALE HIGH SCHOOL
150 Lincoln St.
Farmingdale, NY 11735
.
DIRECTIONS TO THE TILLES CENTER
Tilles Center for the Performing Arts is on Long Island University’s C.W. Post Campus on Rte. 25A (Northern
Blvd.) in Brookville between Glen Cove Road and Rte. 107.
Take LIE to exit 41N or Northern State to exit 35N. North one mile on 106/107. Bear left at fork(107) to 25A (Northern Blvd.)
Turn left and proceed to second light. Turn left into C.W. Post and follow sign to the Tilles Center.
or
Take LIE to exit 39 and travel north on Glen Cove Road to 25A (Northern Blvd.). Turn right, approx. 1 mile to Tilles Center.
Turn right onto campus and follow signs to the Tilles Center.
or
Take Northern State West from Meadowbrook Parkway to exit 31S(Glen Cove Road) Turn left onto Glen Cove Road and
follow directions above.
or
Take Northern State East to exit 30(I.U. Willets Road) make right turn onto I.U. Willets. Left at first light onto Glen Cove Road
(Guinea Woods Road). Follow directions above.
Dear Music Student,
Please take the time to check that the correct music is in your folder. If anything is missing please tell
your teacher immediately. Please return your signed commitment for to your teacher ASAP.
Division I EAST Programs
Div 1E Orchestra
The Star Spangled Banner
Brandenburg Concerto #3
Alison’s Waltz
Hyperdrive
Stone Mountain Stomp
Composer
Smith/arr. Caputo
J.S. Bach, arr. Richard Meyer
Bob Philips
Ralph Ford
Carl Strommen
Div 1E Band
Celebration Overture
Shadows Unleashed
Meadowlands
Mission: Impossible
Eclipsys
James Swearingen
Brian Balmages
Arr. James MacBeth
Arr. Paul Lavender
Sean O’Loughlin
Div 1E Chorus
Alleluia Jubilate
All The Pretty Little Horses
Touch the Sky
O America
The Journey
Patrick Liebergen
Andy Beck
Mac Huff
Roger Emerson
Joseph Martin
Dear Parent,
We are trying something new this year! We are going to implement the use of the “Remind App” for notices
of cancellation due to inclement weather. To receive messages via text, text @nmeaparent to (347)
647-9111. You can opt out at anytime by replying ‘unsubscribe @nmeaparent’
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Sincerely,
Karl Siewertsen
Division I East Vice President

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