The following descriptions are intended to provide necessary information  regarding topics and events encountered by most choral students.

WildScats  [by auditions held in May, all grades]
The WildScats are a co-curricular vocal jazz ensembles meeting at least once a week, and performing throughout the year on curricular concerts as well as throughout the community.  Membership in a curricular music ensemble is required.   WildScats Blue is directed by Mr. Rimington, while WildScats Gold is directed by Mr. Kellner.  BOTH Blue and Gold rehearse on Tuesday evenings from 5:00-6:45, however, additional or alternative rehearsals will be scheduled as needed.  A complete rehearsal schedule will be distributed to the ensembles and may be found: 07-08 WildScats Blue - 1st Semester Rehearsal/Performance Schedule

Neuqua World Voices 
Neuqua World Voices is an extracurricular choral ensemble open to all students of NVHS regardless of enrollment in a curricular choir.  The focus of this ensemble is to explore and perform music from the diverse cultures throughout the world.  Mr. Bramstedt, choral director at Crone Middle School, will lead this ensemble again this year as they continue its established traditions and start new ones!  Neuqua World Voices rehearses on Tuesday evenings from 7:00-8:30, and the first informational meeting/rehearsal for all interested students is Tuesday, Aug. 28 from 7:00-8:00 PM.  Neuqua World Voices perform throughout the year on curricular concerts, throughout the community, and on a featured performance Tuesday, January 24. A complete rehearsal schedule will be distributed to the ensembles and may be found below:
07-08 Neuqua World Voices - Rehearsal/Performance Schedule

Chamber Singers
Chamber Singers is a co-curricular ensemble open to all female students of the NVHS music department who are not in WildScats.  Students must be enrolled in a curricular music ensemble to participate.  Auditions will be held on Wednesday, September 5^th in the Gold Campus Choir Room.  The group meets once a week and performs at curricular concerts as well as throughout the community.  Chamber Singers is directed by Mrs. Kasprzak and rehearses on Wednesday evenings from 5:30-7:15 p.m. in the choir room at the Gold Building, however, additional or alternative rehearsals will be scheduled as needed.

IMEA District and All-State Festivals [Pre-audition required: Varsity, WildScats]
Participation in the District and All-State Festivals is a prestigious and highly sought after achievement by high school musicians.  Preparation involves rehearsals outside of the school day.  The auditions are scheduled some time between 2:00 and 10:00P.M.  Those accepted into the District IX Jazz Choir or Chorus become eligible for the All-State choral ensembles based on the same audition results.  The District Festival is 8:00A.M.- 4:00P.M. and the All-State Festival is a three day event in Peoria.  Both festivals are led by guest conductors of the highest caliber.

IMEA Dates
Auditions                             Tuesday, October 2, 2007              Addison Trail H.S.
IMEA District Jazz Festival   Saturday, November 10, 2007         St. Charles East H.S.
IMEA District Festival           Saturday, November 17, 2007         Naperville North H.S.
IMEA All-State Festival         Wed.-Sat., Jan. 30 – Feb. 2, 2008  Peoria, Illinois

Musical –Guys and Dolls  [by audition, open to all Neuqua students]
Auditions               Feb. 4-7, 2008                          after school
Call-Backs            Feb. 11 & 12, 2008                    after school
Rehearsals           Mon.-Fri.,  February-May, 2008   after school/some eves/some Saturdays
Shows                  Thurs.-Sat., May 8-10, 2008       7:30P.M.

Solo & Ensemble Festival 204 [open to all grades, permission of director]
8:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M., Monday, February 18, 2008 @ Neuqua Valley
Required attendance at Honors Recital: 7:00 P.M., Monday, February 18, 2008 @ Waubonsie Auditorium
Students prepare a solo or small ensemble entirely outside of class.  A minimum number of sessions must be held with the director in order to participate.  Clinicians work with students in 15 minute master class sessions. Students are not required to participate in the IHSA Contest.  An accompanist fee should be expected.  All students must attend the Honors Recital at 7:00 P.M. on February 18 at the Neuqua Valley Auditorium. Attendance at the 6:30 A.M. meeting is mandatory for participation in the Solo/Ensemble season.  Main Campus Jan. 8th.  Gold Campus Jan. 9th.

Solo & Ensemble Contest IHSA [open to Festival participants at director’s discretion]
8:00-5:00 Saturday, March 1, 2008, @ TBA
This Contest is similar to the above Festival however points are tallied and scores are posted.  Also, there is less time available with the judge.  In order to participate in the Contest, students must also perform in the 204 Festival.   An accompanist fee should be expected. Attendance at the 6:30 A.M. meeting is mandatory for participation in the Solo/Ensemble season.  Main Campus Jan. 8th.  Gold Campus Jan. 9th.

Fox Valley Music Festival [Concert, Bass, Varsity]   Sun.-Mon., April 27-29, 2008 at Elgin H.S.
The oldest contiguously running music festival in the United States (77 yrs.) is a two day festival with a Sunday rehearsal from 2:00-5:00 and a Monday rehearsal beginning at 1:00 and culminating with a concert at 7:30.  Preparation takes place in class.  Renowned and respected guest clinicians conduct the festival.

Fine Arts Festival (required for all students) 8:00-4:30 Saturday, May 17, 2008 at NVHS
A fantastic display of our district’s visual, technical and performing artists.  Dozens of separate performances take place on different stages throughout the building.  The date must be held open until clear notification regarding scheduling is available

Questions?  Suggestions?   Email Us!