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Audition Workshop for OPUS – 5th-9th Grade

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Dear Parents,

The vocal music teachers of SCCS,  would like to offer an opportunity for singers in 5th-9th grades to prepare and audition for the Iowa Choral Director’s Association’s Honor Choir, OPUS.


Dr. Trevor Loes, Assumption High School Choral Director, will be directing FREE Opus audition workshops next week. Details:

What: FREE Opus workshops

Why: To introduce the Opus audition materials to interested students, and to help them prepare for the audition process

When: Monday, August 12th AND Tuesday, August 13th.  

Refresher workshop on Wednesday, August 28th 3:15- 4:15. Come to one workshop, or ALL:)

        9:00-10:30  6th grade students

       10:30-12:00 7th and 8th grade boys

        1:00-2:30 7th and 8th grade girls

       2:30-4:00 9th grade students

Where: Assumption High School Choir Room ( lower entrance, behind the auditorium)

(A Refresher workshop will be held on Wednesday, August 28th 3:15- 4:15.)

 

Register for the workshop here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScD6iT-gnYl4UyjFFMhbFgVu-RF1AhfftdbVLT-bZQQsTgytw/viewform?usp=sharing

 

Opus is a time-honored tradition for Iowa Choral students. Accepted singers will participate in a day long workshop on Thursday, November 21st, in Ames. The workshop will culminate in a beautiful evening concert to which their family may attend. It is an honor to be accepted, and will be a great learning experience. Watch a video of last year’s Opus concert here: https://www.google.com/search?q=2023+iowa+opus+honor+choir&rlz=1C1GCEA_enUS988US988&oq=2023+iowa+opus+honor+choir&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIICAEQABgWGB4yCAgCEAAYFhgeMggIAxAAGBYYHjIKCAQQABiiBBiJBTIKCAUQABiABBiiBNIBCDY2NzFqMGo3qAIIsAIB&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:2f172fd4,vid:VN5FeG9oRXU,st:0

 

Students who have auditioned and been accepted would be responsible for a $45 registration fee, which also covers lunch and transportation to the event.

 

 

 

Thanks, Chris,

Trevor

 

 

 

Trevor Loes, DMA

Vocal Music Director                                Music Director

Assumption High School                          Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Rock Island, IL

1020 W. Central Park Ave.                      Choir Director

Davenport, IA 52804                                Sacred Heart Cathedral, Davenport, IA

563-326-5313 Ext. 240                            SE District Rep

Trevor.Loes@assumptionhigh.org       Iowa Choral Directors Association

Assumption Choir Earns Top Rating

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On May 3rd, the Assumption Choir performed at the IHSMA Large Group Festival at Central H.S. in DeWitt, and earned a Division I (Superior) rating from the panel of three adjudicators. This is the choir’s 9th Division I rating in the last 11 years. Congratulations to the singers on their performance and hard work!

Music Happenings

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Assumption Choir to sing at St. Ann, Long Grove

Please join the choir this Sunday, April 28 when they sing at the 10:30 am Mass at St. Ann in Long Grove: 16550 290th St., Long Grove.

 

Vocalists see success at IHSMA Solo/Small Ensemble Festival

On March 23rd 22 members of the Assumption Choir participated in the IHSMA Solo/Small Ensemble Festival at Central DeWitt HS. The day was very successful with 6 soloists earning a Division I rating, 3 soloists and a small choir earning a Division II rating, and one soloist earning Division III rating. Congratulations, choir!

 

Assumption Choir and Luther College Nordic Choir

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Join the Assumption Choir this Saturday, January 27 as they serve as guest artists for a concert with the renowned Luther College Nordic Choir. The concert will take place at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 2136 Brady St., Davenport, and will begin at 7:30 pm. There is an admission charge of $20 for adults and $10 for students, and tickets can be purchased at the door.

Students Participating in State Music Events

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Congratulations to Katelyn O’Brien ’25 (Choir), Tristen Gray ’25 (Choir), and AJ Barry ’24 (Band) for their selection to the IHSMA All-State Music Festival.  Additionally, Jackson Drumm ‘27 was selected to the 9th Grade ICDA OPUS Honor Choir. Both events are taking place this weekend on the campus of Iowa State University. The All-State Festival Concert will be recorded by Iowa Public Television and will air on Thanksgiving day. Check your local listing on the Iowa Public Television website for specific schedules and additional information.

Choir Events

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Vocal music activities including Mass at Our Lady of Victory

This Sunday, April 23rd, the Assumption Choir will be participating in the 9:00 a.m. Mass at Our Lady of Victory in Davenport. Please join them prayer!

Next Wednesday, April 26th, members of the choir will be presenting at vocal recital at 7:00 p.m. in the Assumption Cafeteria. The program will last about 45 min. and will include various solos and small ensembles.

Congratulations to the choir members who participated in the IHSMA District Solo and Small Ensemble festival on March 25th at Anamosa High School. Five entries received a Division I rating and five entries received a Division II rating.

Come out and support these great musicians!

Assumption Choir All-State Students

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On Oct. 22, 6 members of the Assumption Choir auditioned for the 76th Annual Iowa All-State Chorus. Two singers were then selected as alternates for their section: Katelyn O’Brien ’25, alto and Tristen Gray ’25 bass. Congratulations to all of the students on their hard work and dedication over the last three months!