- Cypress Lake Vocal Department - News http://cypresslakevocal.com/news.html Cypress Lake Vocal Department: News Jannis' PHPRss class - http://www.jannis.to/ Tue, 07 Sep 2010 01:17:15 -0700 2010-2011 A Cappella Group Announced http://cypresslakevocal.com/news.html#149 Here is the news that you have all been waiting for.  This year was particularly difficult to decide.  The hard part for me usually comes down to two girls for one spot.  This year, the decision was between 6 or 7 girls for a couple of spots.  Congratulations to you all for having such strong performances in your auditions this year.  We lost some very strong soloists to graduation, but after hearing the auditions this year, it looks like we are going to be just fine.


As I listen to auditions and put member after member on the "short list," I realized that I was in trouble.  In order to make the last few cuts, I had to really apply the focus of the group to the audition criteria.  This is a contemporary ensemble and I feel that I need to pick the voices that fit that style better.  I even decided to add an extra girl spot from the normal 6 sopranos and 6 altos to make my job a little easier.


For those of you who didn't make it, I am more than happy to discuss your audition with you.  I highly recommend that you all do this so you know what to focus on for future auditions.


Our first rehearsal will be tomorrow evening, August 31 from 6-8.  We have a gig Wednesday morning during 2nd Block.  I'm pretty sure that just returning members will perform at this performance.


And now, without further ado - Here is the 2010-2011 A Cappella Group


 


Sopranos


Megan Bowen (I)


Candice Bradshaw (II)


Peyton Davis (II)


Haley Huston (I)


Michaela Slamka (II)


Cassidy Tinkoff (I)


 


Altos


Justine Fitzgerald (I)


Diana Landa (I)


Martina Long (II)


Nyachumbanyathiira Muchai-Kinya


Eden Shelton (II)


Ashley Wallace (II)


Stephanie Weinberg (I)


 


Tenors


Tony Sansone


Quinton Thomas


 


Basses


Collin Davis


Neil Egan


Darrien McGinnis

]]> http://cypresslakevocal.com/news.html#149 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700 - Cypress Lake Vocal Department - News The A Cappella Group Results http://cypresslakevocal.com/news.html#148 Unfortunately I am not going to be able to announce the results this evening.  The technology part of Thursday's audition was a nightmare and as 4 people didn't get recorded because of microphone failure and 4 people didn't say their name on the recording they made.  If you auditioned on Thursday and you are a girl, I am probably going to need to hear you sing Breathe sometime Monday.  I am planning to do it when I have all of you for class.  Sorry for the delay. 

]]> http://cypresslakevocal.com/news.html#148 Sun, 29 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700 - Cypress Lake Vocal Department - News TAG Audition Material http://cypresslakevocal.com/news.html#147 The sheet music and learning tracks for the TAG audition are now up.  Get Busy!!!

]]> http://cypresslakevocal.com/news.html#147 Sat, 21 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700 - Cypress Lake Vocal Department - News Calendar Dates http://cypresslakevocal.com/news.html#146 We are currently finalizing all of the events for the school year.  I will be updating and adding to the calendar section of the site during this week.  Please double check all events as the dates may change while we are finalizing the calendar.  It should be complete and up to date by Saturday.  Parents and students alike should check the calendar often to make sure you are aware of upcoming events and deadlines.

]]> http://cypresslakevocal.com/news.html#146 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700 - Cypress Lake Vocal Department - News TAG Auditions http://cypresslakevocal.com/news.html#145 As the first day of school approaches, it is time to get ready for auditions for The A Cappella Group.  The auditions will be the first week of school and our first performance will be the second week of school.  In the near future (hopefully by this evening some time) the sheet music for the audition will be available in the DOCUMENTS section of the website.  There should also be learning tracks available in the MUSIC section.  There is a detailed description of what you need to do in the CALENDAR section under the TAG audition..  Please read them carefully and follow all of the advice.


I hope you all had a great summer and are looking forward to coming back to school!!  See you Monday!

]]> http://cypresslakevocal.com/news.html#145 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700 - Cypress Lake Vocal Department - News Fall Musical Announcement http://cypresslakevocal.com/news.html#144 We are please to announce that the fall musical will be Nine.  Nine is a musical with a book by Arthur Kopit, music and lyrics by Maury Yeston. The story is based on Federico Fellini's semi-autobiographical film 8 1/2. It focuses on film director Guido Contini, savoring his most recent (and greatest) success but dreading his imminent 40th birthday and a midlife crisis blocking his creative impulses and entangling him in a web of romantic difficulties in early-1960s Venice.  There was a film version released earlier this year, but it is not very faithful to the original musical.


The original Broadway production won the Tony Award for Best Musical in 1982 and the 2003 revival won the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical.


Auditions for the musical will take place August 31 - September 3 from 2-4:30 each day.  Please check the calendar section for many more details about audition requirements.

]]> http://cypresslakevocal.com/news.html#144 Sat, 07 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700 - Cypress Lake Vocal Department - News Greetings http://cypresslakevocal.com/news.html#143 I hope everyone is having a great summer!  As I am writing this, you all have four weeks left before we get back at it.  As these four weeks fly past, keep checking the site for information that you will need to be ready to go back to school.  Most of the calendar dates for next year are already on the site.  Music for the TAG audition will be up the week before school starts and there will be several articles aimed at new members to get you ready to join the vocal department.


Enjoy your time off and I look forward to seeing all of you soon!!

]]> http://cypresslakevocal.com/news.html#143 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0700 - Cypress Lake Vocal Department - News Choir Banquet Ticket Deadline Approaching http://cypresslakevocal.com/news.html#142 Tuesday, June 1 will be the final day to get your Vocal Department Banquet tickets.  We must give the caterer a number of attendees by Tuesday evening.  Please make sure you send in money with your student so that we can have everyone attend.  Tickets are free for graduating seniors and $10 for all others.

]]> http://cypresslakevocal.com/news.html#142 Sun, 30 May 2010 00:00:00 -0700 - Cypress Lake Vocal Department - News TAG To Head Back Into the Studio http://cypresslakevocal.com/news.html#141 The A Cappella Group is preparing to record their third album in June.  It will be the first time the group has been recorded since 2007.  As you may remember, both TAG - We're It! and Long Overdue were both nominated for multiple Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards (CARAs).  Each album also had a song selected to appear on the Best of High School A Cappella Compilation CD.  We are very excited to get back into the studio and record this year's group.  They have had a great year and are sounding amazing.


Unfortunately the studio that recorded our first two CDs is no longer able to help us.  However, this has opened up a new and exciting path.  We are going to be recorded by a studio that specializes in contemporary a cappella.  They will actually come down to the school and set up a mobile studio for an intensive three or four day session.  This studio has had tracks appear on multiple Best of College A Cappella and Best of High School A Cappella CDs.  We can't wait to hear the results!!


As is always the case, this project will cost a lot more than we currently have.  We are asking for sponsorships to make this project a reality.  Your kind donation will also include one of the first copies of our new CD.  We are asking for a minimum sponsorship of $25.00 in order to receive your free CD, but any amount is welcomed.


There are two ways to donate.  You can write a check payable to Cypress Lake High School.  You can send your check to the school at 6740 Panther Lane, Fort Myers, FL  33919.  Make sure you address the envelope to Gary Stroh.  You may also use the Paypal button below.  If you use Paypal, you will be sending money to Mr. Stroh's personal account.  Your money will then forwarded to Cypress Lake High School in the name of the sender.  Regardless of the method of payment, you will receive a thank you letter from Cypress Lake High School that can be used as your charitable donation receipt.


Thank you for helping and I'm sure that you will be impressed with our new CD soon.


 












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]]> http://cypresslakevocal.com/news.html#141 Tue, 18 May 2010 00:00:00 -0700 - Cypress Lake Vocal Department - News Intermezzo Heading to State http://cypresslakevocal.com/news.html#140 The girls in Intermezzo are heading to the Florida Vocal Association State Music Performance Assessment.  After wowing the judges and audience at the district MPA, the girls will be taking their show on the road.  They are hoping to impress the state judges just as much.  For more details, check out the itinerary in the Documents section of this site.


Good Luck Intermezzo!!

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