North Stars Music Department

SCN's music and theater departments are very excited to announce this years music and theatrical productions:

Fall Play: Enchanted April

Tenth Annual Madrigal Dinner

Winter Play: Reckless

Spring Musical: The Music Man

One Acts

We begin the season on November 4-6 with Enchanted April by Matthew Barber.  When two frustrated London housewives decide to rent a villa in Italy for a holiday away from their bleak marriages, they recruit two very different English women to share the cost and the experience.  There, amoung the wisteria blossoms and Mediterranean sunshine, all four women and the men in their lives, rediscover themselves in ways they could never have expected.  The audition workshop will be August 25, auditions August 26 and the callbacks on August 27.  The cast has 5 female and 3 male roles.

The Tenth Annual Madrigal Dinner will be December 9-11 at Baker Church.  Auditions for the acting ensemble will be held in late September.  Further announcements will follow after school begins.Read the rest--->

We are pleased to announce the Friends of Music Executive Board members joining President Elect Lori Georgeson for the 2010-2011 school year:

Vice President/President Elect: Craig Taylor
Treasurer: Diane Hemmingsen
Recording Secretary: Cindy Pedersen
Finance Chair: Mike Moravek

Thank you to these parents, all nominees, and all who voted. And special thanks to the 2009-2010 Board for a great year: Robin Fleming, Lori Georgeson, Denise Ardelan, and Beth Baldwin!

Have a great summer everyone.

This weekend is the election of the next FOM Executive Board. If you have a student in the music program next year and did not receive ballot email, please email Mr. Wis at bwis@d303.org.

Congratulations to the 2010 Madrigal Dinner Singers. Over ninety students auditioned for these positions and they were well prepared.  I am continually impressed with your dedication and desire to be a part of this activity.  Your talent and efforts are what make this event the highlight of the Christmas season and ensures the quality of performance we have come to expect.  Thank you to all students who auditioned and I hope you will consider auditioning for the acting ensemble in the fall.  For those selected, I will be contacting you and your parents over the summer with information concerning rehearsals and costume fittings.  Again, Congratulations!

Madrigal Singers: Tommy Bravos, Ben Buhlman, Alyssa Goebbert, Alex Iacobucci, Kevin Kilroy, Annie Korth, Grace Lugo, Kristin McFadden, Rachel Neuneker, Torie Pletkovich, Justin Sanchez, Jessica Shankman, Carly Sinclair, Mallory Speck, Sean Topacio, Austin Tower, Emory Tower, Matt VanHiel, Travis Volmer, Phil Warner.

Singing Wenches: Marisa Aderman, Christine Binev, Kristen Bock, Vanessa Burks, Isabel Chaidez, Elizabeth Chapski, Hayley Demus, Laura Esposito, Marlee Goldsworthy, Regan Haggerty, Lauren Hauge, Maddie Hillsman, Katy Karayannis, Jenna Karr, Kate Lesswing, Jacque Miller, Jennifer Neradt, Abby Nestor, Marie Pellissier, Cory Ratcliff, Hannah Ressinger, Hannah Sanders-Mud, Jessica Scheets, Taylor Sherry, Kathlyn Solomon, Katelyn VanPetten, Ashley Wilson, Rebecca Wright.

Dale Morgan

Dear SCN Music Parents,

I am writing you with very important information regarding our parent organization, the Friends of Music.  Please read carefully as we need every music parent’s  input in the coming days.

First, I want to thank this year’s board members Robin Fleming (President), Lori Georgeson (Vice-President), Denise Ardelan (Treasurer), and Beth Baldwin (Recording Secretary) for all their time and effort in this first year of elected positions! It has been a fantastic year working with all of you on behalf of the students.

I also want to thank all of our parents because more of you have been involved in our organization than ever before.  It is clear that you sense the importance of having vibrant support in the arts. In the next few years, the school and district will face increased budget cuts.  Therefore increased parent involvement will be critical to support the department’s vision of seeking to provide the finest music education in the country.  With over 800 parents in our program, I know that we can grow and benefit from your individual talents and expertise. With your support, we can give our students what they deserve—the best.
                                                                                                          
Please take a few moments and review the process for nominations and elections for the organization.

2010-2011 ElectionsRead the rest--->

All tickets for this year's Jazz Showcase in the fabulous Fox River Ballroom at St. Charles' Q Center are available online at this address:

 http://scnjazzshowcase2010.eventbrite.com/

Don't forget to print your ticket once you've purchased. Concert details regarding time and place will be on your ticket.

10th Annual SCN Jazz Showcase

Saturday, May 22, 2010 at 7PM

Fox River Ballroom, Q Center

1405 N 5th Ave
Saint Charles , IL 60174

Don't miss the GRAMMY Award-winning New York Voices here at SCN on Saturday May 8th at 7:30. Get tickets at http://newyorkvoices2010.eventbrite.com. Opening set by the SCN Vocal Jazz Workshop!

Here are some pictures from last weekend's production of My Fair Lady. Congrats to all cast, orchestra, and crew on a

great show!

It's time to get your tickets for one of the year's premier events, the Third Annual Spring Gala, taking place on Tuesday, May 11th. This special evening features the Bel Canto, Chamber Orchestra, Chorale, and Wind Ensemble in an unforgettable evening of music making. Hors D'oeuvers prior to the concert and fabulous desserts afterwards are professionally prepared by the award-winning culinary school at ECC. And returning this year is the foyer artwork from SCN's AP Studio Art class. A first-class affair by any measure.

Don't miss this great evening. The concert begins at 7:30 but be sure to arrive early for the pre-concert reception and artwork. Tickets are $25 for adults, and $19 for Senior and Students. While tickets are available online at http://tickets.elgin.edu, you can save a $4 processing fee by visiting the box office at the Arts Center during normal business hours.

While doing my own taxes today, I reviewed an important document pertaining to student school fees from the State of Illinois. Obviously I cannot give advice regarding what is and isn't deductable, but I encourage all music families to review the pdf from the state (link to download below) and/or show to your accountant.