Huntington North Contest of Champions February 28, 2015 Call Time: 4:30 am Departure Time: 4:45 am Performances Debtone Performance Time: 10:55 am Dressed and ready by: 10:00 am CG Singers Performance Time: 1:15 pm Dressed and ready by: 12:45 pm Sound System Performance Time: 5:20 pm Dressed and ready by: 4:15 pm Solo Performance Times: 3:05 pm Dressed and ready by: 2:45 pm Schedule Highlights Women’s Prelim. Awards: 11:45 pm Solo Competition Winner’s Exhibition Performance: 11:30 pm Afternoon Awards: 6:35 pm in Gym Evening Awards: 11:50 pm School Address: CHAIRS: Beth Hoke, Marta Waldfogel [email protected] The Varsity Singers, Director Dan Baker – [email protected] P.O. Box 5284 – 450 MacGahan Street Huntington, Indiana 46750 2015 Huntington North High School Varsity Singers welcome you to Midwest Showcase 2015! The content within this packet includes information you may want to share with your students, chaperones, parents, and guests. Within this Student/Parent Packet you will find: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Driving directions, Admission fees, & Other information Huntington North school map Infinity Productions order form Java the Hut Coffee House—Performance Approval Form Food options & pricing For additional information or clarifications, contact: Mr. Dan Baker, Huntington North High School Choral Director (260) 356-6104 ext. 1413 [email protected] Driving Directions TRAVELING FROM THE EAST: Use 24 Bypass to State Road 5. Turn south/left on State Road 5. School is on the right TRAVELING FROM THE SOUTH: Take State Road 5 north, through the north edge of the city. School is on the left. TRAVELING FROM THE WEST: Use 24 to State Road 5. Turn south/right on State Road 5. School is on the right. Admission Fees The admission price is good for all venues (auditorium, library, cafeteria, etc.). Spectators can move among all performance locations. Spectators should arrive early to each area, as doors will be closed during each choir’s/soloist’s performance. Admission bands can be purchased at Door #28. Saturday, February 28: Friday, February 27: $10.00 per person $20.00 combo ticket for all Fri. & Sat. events [Elementary students and younger are free.] $10.00 daytime [Includes shows only; excludes preliminary awards.] $15.00 all day $10.00 finals only [Elementary students and younger are free.] An event program can be purchased for $2.00. Photography/Videography There is absolutely no flash photography, cell phone recording, or video camera recording allowed at Midwest Showcase. Professional video will be available for purchase within the main hallway outside the auditorium. See the included order form from Infinity Productions for specific prices. Java-the-Hut Coffee House Back by popular demand, our Java-the-Hut Coffee House will be available in the cafeteria from 11a.m.-3p.m. on Saturday. This is a no-cost activity that allows students to perform as individuals or in groups. Use the included signup form to demonstrate permission to participate. First Aid Clinic A clinic will be available in Room #130. The clinic staff will provide assessment and triage treatment for injuries and illness. EMS can be called for emergencies. If it is necessary for a student to receive medication (e.g., insulin injections, prescription medicine, etc.), there is a first aid room available. An adult representative of your group and an authorization form signed by the student’s parent or guardian MUST accompany the student. The first aid station will NOT dispense pain relievers. Each group will be responsible for providing and dispensing medications and over-the-counter medicines like Tylenol, Advil, etc. to their own members. Huntington North High School Java-the-Hut Coffee House Contest Java-the-Hut Coffee House is located in the cafeteria. It is open from 11:00a.m.-3:00p.m. on Saturday. Come perform at your convenience. If you are interested, yet unable to make these times, please let your host know. Votes are $1 each and can be placed in the cafeteria during the Coffee House hours. The overall Grand Champion will be determined by participant votes and announced during the Preliminary Awards on Saturday. PERFORMANCE APPROVAL FORM School Student name Grade Song title I have reviewed and am aware of the materials that will be performed by my student in the Java-theHut Coffee House. I approve of my student performing today. Director’s Signature:________________________________________________ Food Options & Pricing No outside food is allowed at Midwest Showcase. The cafeteria will be open throughout the day on Saturday. If your choir/school will be eating in the cafeteria as a large group, your student host can notify the cafeteria workers 5-10 minutes before you arrive to provide faster service. Food Options & Pricing, continued These items are also available in the main auditorium hallway, near Door #28.