NEWSIES Choir (CHORUS)
*Update on registration open: Due to the number of children on the waitlist for Newsies Jr, chorus registration will open early to students already on the waitlist who otherwise wouldn't be able to participate. General registration has been moved to Thursday, 8/22 at 8am.
REGISTRATION FOR CHORUS WILL OPEN THU, AUG 22
CLASS REHEARSALS BEGIN SEPT 27
SPACE IS LIMITED.
Students will work to develop vocal talents and perform with Disney’s Newsies, Jr.! Through a fun and engaging rehearsal process, students will work to develop ear, pitch, and aural skills, while building a foundation in solfeggio, music literacy, and vocal production.
The Newsies Chorus will take the stage in January, performing alongside the cast of Newsies, Jr. in full costume to join with the show. In addition to focusing on vocal production and singing in all group musical numbers, the Newsies Chorus will participate as an ensemble of newsies, performing in at one musical number with dance choreography. Plans are in motion to include a scene for our Chorus members, which will allow them to participate as an integral part of the story. Seize this opportunity to join Newsies, Jr and create unforgettable memories on stage!
• Participation: Students may participate simultaneously as a Chorus member and a cast member (based on availability).
• Performance Commitment: The performances of Newsies, Jr. will be held over four weekends January 17 through February 9, with showtimes on Friday at 6 PM, Saturday at 2 PM and 6 PM, and Sunday at 2 PM. Chorus members must be available to perform for at least two weekends. While members can provide conflicts and be excused from specific performance dates, they need to commit to entire weekends (Friday through Sunday). Picking and choosing individual performances days off won’t be available.
Space is limited. Maximum class size is 15 participants.
NEWSIES CHORUS (Grade 4-10)
Starts Sept 27th
Fridays • 4:00pm-5:30pm (90-min)
Saturdays (Dec 14, Jan 11) • 9:00am-1:00pm
*ADDITIONAL REHEARSALS MAY BE REQUIRED* Chorus students may be asked to attend additional rehearsals in order to prepare choreography and staging for a scene in the show.
(approx 26-30 hours of class rehearsal time)
TECH-DRESS REHEARSALS & SHOWS
Chorus is required to attend all tech rehearsals for their first performance weekend. Subsequent performance weekends will require 2 “pick-up” rehearsals on Wed and Thu only.
BEARS 1 • TECH & SHOWS
TECH REHEARSALS (all dates required if performing in Bears 1 shows)
Sat, Jan 11 • 9am-1pm
Mon, Jan 13 • 4:30pm-8:00pm
Tue, Jan 14 • 5pm-8pm
Wed, Jan 15 • 3:45-7pm
Thu, Jan 16 • 5pm-8pm
PERFORMANCE DATES
Jan 17-19
Fri & Sat at 6pm, Sat & Sun at 2pm (tickets $15)
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BEARS 2 • TECH & SHOWS
TECH REHEARSALS (Only Wednesday and Thursday are required if you already performed in Bears 1. All tech rehearsals required if Bears 2 is your first performance weekend)
Mon, Jan 20 • 4:30pm-8:00pm
Tue, Jan 21 • 5pm-8pm
Wed, Jan 22 • 4pm-7:30pm
Thu, Jan 23 • 5pm-8pm
PERFORMANCE DATES
Jan 24-26
Fri & Sat at 6pm, Sat & Sun at 2pm (tickets $15)
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LIONS CAST • TECH & SHOWS
TECH REHEARSALS (Only Wednesday and Thursday are required if you already performed with another cast. All tech rehearsals required if LIONS is your first performance weekend)
Mon, Jan 27 • 4:00pm-7:30pm
Tue, Jan 28 • 3:30pm-7pm
Wed, Jan 29 • 3:30pm-7pm
Thu, Jan 30 • 5pm-7:30pm
PERFORMANCE DATES
Jan 31-Feb 2
Fri & Sat at 6pm, Sat & Sun at 2pm (tickets $15)
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TIGERS CAST • TECH & SHOWS
TECH REHEARSALS (Only Wednesday and Thursday are required if you already performed with another cast. All tech rehearsals required if TIGERS is your first performance weekend)
Mon, Feb 3 • 3:30pm-6:30pm
Tue, Feb 4 • 3:30pm-6:30pm
Wed, Feb 5 • 3:30pm-6:30pm
Thu, Feb 6 • 3:30pm-6:30pm
PERFORMANCE DATES
Jan Feb 7-9
Fri & Sat at 6pm, Sat & Sun at 2pm (tickets $15)
PERFORMANCES
Chorus members must be available to perform for at least two cast weekends, from Jan 17 to Feb 9. While members can provide conflicts and be excused from specific performance dates, they need to commit to entire weekends (Friday through Sunday). Picking and choosing individual performances days off won’t be available.
CHORUS AUDITIONS
Vocal range assessment / auditions will be held on the first day of class rehearsal. All participants to registered for the choir program will sing with the choir and be assigned vocal parts based on their experience, range, and ability.
PLEASE NOTE
All OYES rehearsals/classes for all ages are closed, “drop-off” classes. There will be no parent/friend observation or participation in any class at any time. Classes provide final showcases or fully-staged public performances for this purpose)
Participation Policies
We know it is a big commitment of your time, trust and resources to register your student for an OYES program. Please review the information below before registering!
Cancellations — Since resources are committed to staffing, licensing/royalties, and materials well before a program takes place, all OYES tuition, deposits, and installment payments are, generally speaking, non-refundable. To avoid disappointment later, please fully review the following policy details:
ATTENDANCE
Students are expected to attend all rehearsals (including Saturdays).
Absences & SCHEDULE Conflicts
Each cast member is permitted a maximum of 2 planned absences (conflicts) for the Fall Session.
All participants will complete a "conflict form" prior to their audition. The conflict form with all planned absences is required before the first rehearsal. CONFLICTS DUE BY FIRST CLASS REHEARSAL. Additional conflicts may only be added with permission from the Director.
Conflicts provided at Auditions are considered “excused”. Unplanned absences are not excused.
Emergency or Sick-Days are excused.
Absences are NOT PERMITTED during “Tech Week” (the week of rehearsals leading up to performances)
Unavailability for rehearsals can seriously affect rehearsal planning! We can not add conflicts later. All conflicts are due before the first rehearsal. The rehearsal schedule will be set and all actors will be expected to attend as planned. If the actor misses a rehearsal that is planned around their scheduled availability, it is the actors responsibility to "catch up". Private rehearsal time with the directors is $45/hr.
VOLUNTEER COMMITMENT
OYES is a nonprofit organization supported by a team of volunteer participation. ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE A VOLUNTEER REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PRODUCTION. Parents or Guardians sign up for one or more Volunteer roles -- from Leadership Opportunities, to easy one-time-only spots. Volunteers will be needed for set-building, painting, poster distribution, costume fittings, props and sewing, box-office, concessions, and more!
TUITION
Tuition fees are due at the time of registration. Payment plans are available.
CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS
You may cancel your program participation any time before the program begins, however, your cancellation must be received in writing within 48 hours of registration to receive a cash refund minus a $25 cancellation fee. After the 48-hour grace period, you may receive a refund (minus the $25 fee) in the form of an account credit to be used toward future OYES programming.
If there are not enough students enrolled in a class, OYES reserves the right to cancel the class and provide a full cash refund.
There are no refunds or credits for missed classes. No refunds should a class be cancelled due to circumstances beyond OYES’ control (natural disaster, pandemic, etc.).
national emergency-RELATED PROGRAM CHANGES
If a county, statewide, or national emergency make it impossible for OYES to continue in-person instruction or showcases, OYES will make every effort to move all programs and/or showcases will move to an online/virtual format IF FEASIBLE. WE RESPECTFULLY ASK THAT YOU DO NOT REGISTER FOR AN OYES PROGRAM IF YOU/YOUR STUDENT ARE UNWILLING TO PARTICIPATE IN AN ONLINE FORMAT SHOULD THE NEED ARISE. There will be NO refunds.
Registration
Tuition • CHOIR
2 payments of 180.00 (First payment is due at registration). Apply discount code PAY2 to split the fee into 2 installments. You will receive an invoice for the second payment , which will be due by November 5th.
— OR —
1 payment of $360 (due at registration)
Costume Fee $35 (due by first class rehearsal). The costume fee includes costume attire, accessories, masks, props, wigs, stage make-up/paint, make-up supplies. Does not include shoes or undergarments.
DISCOUNTS & SCHOLARSHIPS
OYES is working hard towards our goal of providing expanded access to our programs through the scholarship process. As we continually work to fully replenish our scholarship funding through grants and fundraising resources, we ask that you consider our payment plan options prior to applying for a scholarship to help with tuition fee costs. We welcome scholarship applications for those in need!
Scholarships: To begin your scholarship application please email luzrivas@oyespresents.org. DEADLINE: SEP 1st.
Sibling Discount: 10% – When two or more siblings are registered for the same program, or for programs taking place in the same session. Applicable to all registered siblings in the same program/session. Message luzrivas@oyespresents.org.
Education Enrichment Partner Discounts: OYES offers 15% discount to students enrolled at our partnering schools, to which we provide regular programming. Discounts are currently available for students enrolled at Valley Oak Charter.
REGISTRATION PORTAL
REGISTRATION WILL OPEN TUES, AUG 20