Excellence Awards

May 10, 2010

Hello Teachers!

Just wanted to provide some information about the Excellence Awards coming up on May 16. It is sure to be a great event that will highlight the wonderfully talented and hard working students we have in the area!

As listed in the informational packet, each participating school is required to participate in the awards show by presenting one number from their production. Production numbers will be performed with limited accompaniment only, and the accompanists will be provided by the school. It can be any song from the show, a big production number, solo or duet, the choice is yours. A grand piano and/or sound system is available to be used and I may have access to an accompanist/recorded backing track if you are unable to find one.

At least two students from each school, a boy and girl, will attend a mandatory rehearsal and represent your school in the finale. Failure of any school to participate in the Finale number may affect eligibility for future participation in the program. The rehearsal for the finale is included in the attached calendar.

No scenic elements will be allowed for the performance, but costumes and hand props that can be easily transported by the students will be permitted. Lighting will be provided and designed by technical staff at the performing arts center.

Also, if you have photos from your performances please send them along so we can display them in the lobby during the awards ceremony.

Students should accept the awards and please select a variety of students to represent your school. For example, the student who accepts the ensemble/chorus award should preferably not be nominated for an individual award. Acceptance speeches will be limited to two minutes.

Please let me know if you have any questions/issues with the schedule and I will work with you. We want to make sure all shows are represented at the event to highlight the wonderful work the students have accomplished.

Thank you so much for your participation – it is very much appreciated as we get this inaugural event up and running!

Amy Jo Kinyon
Director
excellenceawards@ymail.com
517.231.1554

Rehearsal/Awards Ceremony:
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Time Location
11:00 AM Load-In Setup by Awards Staff Scene Shop Entrance
12:00 PM Building Opens for school representatives
12:30 – 1 pm Hastings High School Charlie Brown Rehearsal On Stage
1:10 – 1:40 pm Hastings High School Into the Woods Rehearsal On Stage
1:50 – 2:20 pm Charlotte High School South Pacific Rehearsal On Stage
2:30 PM Finale Music Rehearsal Begins Choir Room
2:30 – 3 pm Maple Valley/Lakewwod Grease Rehearsal On Stage
3:10 – 3:40 pm Thornapple Kellogg South Pacific Rehearsal On Stage
3:50 – 4:30 pm Finale Rehearsal On Stage
4:30 – 5:30 pm Full Show Run Through On Stage
5:30 – 6:15 pm Dinner Break
6:30 PM House Opens
7:00 PM Show Begins
9:00 PM Show Ends