The following descriptions are intended to provide necessary information regarding activities outside of curricular and co-/extra-curricular ensembles involving many choral students.

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 4, 2011 ~ Addison Trail H.S.
IMEA District Jazz Festival: Saturday, November 12, 2011 ~ South Elgin H.S.
IMEA District Festival: Saturday, November 19, 2011  ~ Wheaton Warrenville South H.S.
IMEA All-State Festival: Wed.-Sat., Jan. 25-28, 2012 ~ Peoria, Illinois

Click here for the IMEA Music and Rehearsal MP3 files (please contact a director for login/password)

Musical Production ~ Jekyll & Hyde

Auditions: Jan. 30- Feb. 2, 2012 ~ after school
Call-Backs: Feb. 6-8, 2012 ~ after school
Rehearsals: February-April, 2012 ~ after school/some eves/some Saturdays
Shows: Thurs.-Sat., April 26-28, 2012, 7:00P.M.

Solo/Ensemble

Dist. #204 Festival [open to all grades, permission of director]

8:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M., Monday, February 20, 2012 @ Waubonsie Valley [Note: 2/20 is President's Day; no school] Required attendance at Honors Recital: 7:00 P.M., Monday, February 20, 2012 @ Metea 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 20 at the Waubonsie Valley Auditorium. 
 

Attendance at information meeting is mandatory for participation in the Solo/Ensemble season (see dates and times below)

IHSA Solo & Ensemble Contest [open to Festival participants at director's discretion]

8:00-5:00 Saturday, March 3, 2012, @ Waubonsie Valley H.S.

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.

Fox Valley Music Festival [Concert, Bass, Varsity]

Sun.-Mon., April 29-30, 2012 @ East Aurora H.S.

The oldest contiguously running music festival in the United States (81 yrs.) is a two day festival with a Sunday rehearsal from 2:00pm-5:00pm and a Monday rehearsal beginning at 1:00pm and culminating with a concert at 7:30pm. Preparation takes place in class.  Renowned and respected guest clinicians conduct the festival. Students are encouraged to participate especially since Neuqua Valley is hosting this year!

Fine Arts Festival (required for all students)

8:00-4:30 Saturday, May 19, 2012 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.  Many students will be required at more than one time throughout the FAF