• Deadline to complete online registration is October 1. Make sure to get your summary sheet and the $$$ in the mail to me prior to October 3.  MAKE SURE TO DOUBLE CHECK FOR ALL SIGNATURES.
• If you are entering juniors and seniors – please pay close attention to the question – will accept assignment in?—(after you say yes to participate in all-state). Please numerically rank the students preference instead of a Y or a N.  This makes it easier for the reps sitting at the table at the Selection Meeting to know just what that student wants/prefers to participate in.
• To print summary sheet: Click on “Summary Billing Sheet” on the blue tab found on the top of your entry page.  There will be specific instructions on how to print the sheet.  PLEASE FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS SO THAT I HAVE ALL OF THE INFORMATION THAT I NEED!
• Double check all of your information so that you don’t have problems further into the process.  Make sure the grade level is correct – make sure the all-state questions are answered correctly – MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ENTERED THE CORRECT VOICE PART/INSTRUMENT CHOICE.  (This is our biggest headache on audition day – so double check your info and save us all the time it takes to correct these errors)
• Make sure that you have the principal signature and the primary contact signature.  I have to have those in order to complete the all-state selection process.
• Mail the summary sheet and audition fee check to Kim Webster (address on bottom of form) by deadline of OCTOBER. 3.  Checks are made out to IMEA District 4.
• Band Chairperson – Melinda Reed is now i the Jacksonville School District.  The best way to contact her is via email at ml_reed@hotmail.com.  This is a change.
• If you have a student that is interested in music education as a career – please consider the FMES program.  It is a great opportunity for future music educators.  If your students register for this program – follow the directions on submitting an essay.  If you have any problems at all – please let me know.
• Senior Chorus - I am so sorry that I omitted a song from the Spring Newsletter.  Please add:

  The Storm Is Passing Over - Arr. Barbara Baker

  SATB

  Boosey and Hawkes OCTB6936

• The mass piece for the end of the concert is: “My America” by Eilers and Murtha.  Band members and string players will be mailed parts after auditions.  Chorus directors can obtain a copy on audition day from the Junior Level chair person.
• THE 2009 JUNIOR HIGH PERCUSSION ETUDE IS POSTED ON THE DISTRICT 4 WEB PAGE. This is prepared in addition to the band audition selections.  These are the same ones that were posted last spring.  Please make sure that your students are rehearsing the correct etudes.  This is your responsibility.
• Deadline to complete online registration is October 1. Make sure to get your summary sheet and the $$$ in the mail to me prior to October 3. 
• To print summary sheet: Click on “Summary Billing Sheet” on the blue tab on the top of your entry page.  There will be specific instructions on how to print off the sheet.  PLEASE FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS SO THAT I HAVE ALL OF THE INFORMATION THAT I NEED!
• Double check all of your information so that you don’t have problems further into the process.  Make sure the grade level is correct.  MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ENTERED THE CORRECT VOICE PART/INSTRUMENT CHOICE.  (This is our biggest headache on audition day – so double check your info and save us all the time it takes to correct these errors)
• Make sure that you have the principal signature and the primary contact signature.
• Mail the summary sheet and check to Kim Webster (address on bottom of form) by deadline of OCTOBER 3.  Checks are made out to IMEA District 4.
• Junior Orchestra – please drop Pete Martin a note on what part (violin 1 or violin2) your kids are preparing.  He needs to try to have a balanced group – so please send some of each.  There is no place to note this on the online registry – so please drop Pete a note so he knows what to prepare for.
• We are trying something new this year!  Please check the grid below for rehearsal times.  ALL GROUPS IN THE JUNIOR CONCERT WILL REPORT TO WESTERN HALL AT 8 AM FOR MASS REHEARSAL!  After the rehearsal is completed the students will walk to their assigned rehearsal venues.  PLEASE MAE SURE THAT ALL DIRECTORS IN YOUR BUILDING ARE AWARE OF THIS CHANGE!

Festival Schedule

• 	Rehearsal Site		Morning Rehearsal	Lunch	Afternoon Rehearsal	Concert Adult - $3 Student - $2
  Senior Band (Don't forget a folding stand)	Union Grand Ballroom Seating at 8 AM		8:15 AM - 12:00 Noon	12:00 - 1:30 PM	1:30 - 4:00 PM	4:30 PM Western Hall
  Senior Chorus (Bring Your Chorus Robe)	COFAC Recital Hall Seating at 8 AM		8:15 AM - 12:00 Noon	12:00 - 1:30 PM	1:30 - 4:00 PM	4:30 PM Western Hall
  Junior Band (Don't forget a folding stand)	Western Hall Seating at 8 AM	Mass Rehearsal Western Hall 8:15-9:00 AM	9:00 AM - 11:15 AM	11:15 AM - 12:30 PM	12:30 - 1:45 PM	2:00 PM Western Hall
  Junior Chorus	University Union Heritage Room Seating at 8 AM in Western Hall	Mass Rehearsal Western Hall 8:15-9:00 AM	9:00 AM - 12:15 PM Heritage Room University Union	12:15 - 1:15 PM	1:15 - 1:45 PM	2:00 PM Western Hall
  Senior Orchestra (Don't forget a folding stand)	Browne Hall - Room 129 Seating @ 8 AM		8:15 am - 11:30 AM	11:30 AM - 1:00 PM	1:00 - 4:00 PM	4:30 PM Western Hall
  Junior Orchestra (Don't forget a folding stand)	Browne Hall - Room 220 Seating at 8 AM in Western Hall	Mass Rehearsal Western Hall 8:15-9:00 AM	9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	12:30 - 1:45 PM	2:00 PM Western Hall
  Elementary Chorus	Horrabin Hall Seating at 8 AM in Western Hall	Mass Rehearsal Western Hall 8:15-9:00 AM	9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	12:00 - 1:45 PM	2:00 PM Western Hall