2019/20 HIGH SCHOOL BAND AND CHORUS FESTIVAL
Music Educators of Bergen County, Inc. announces auditions for the 2019/2020 Bergen County High School Chorus and Band. The Bergen County Chorus and Band have consistently displayed a high standard of musical excellence and have been an important annual event for many of the county’s outstanding student musicians.
JUMP TO CHORUS and BAND APPLICATIONS
2019/2020 Bergen County Band and Chorus Festival Staff:
Evan Cooper, Festival Coordinator
2019/2020 Bergen County Chorus
Lynn Morneweck-Fuld, Mahwah HS, Conductor
Rebecca Saltzman, Ramsey HS, Manager
Emily Reitter, Ramapo HS, Manager
Lynn Morneweck-Fuld, Mahwah HS, Audition Chair
2019/2020 Bergen County Band
Cliff Bialkin, Ramsey HS, Conductor
Theodora Sotiropoulos, Northern Highlands HS – Retired, Manager
Amy Wilcox, Nor. Valley RHS-O.T., Audition Chair
Please be aware of our attendance policy for students who successfully audition for the ensembles. No absences of any kind will be allowed for any reason. Any absence will result in immediate removal from the ensemble. Please be sure to check your schedule before applying to avoid uncomfortable and unnecessary situations. As usual, the Band and Chorus Auditions will be held separately.
Chorus Auditions will take place on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at Paramus High School.
Band Auditions will be on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 also at Paramus High School.
DIRECTIONS TO PARAMUS HIGH SCHOOL
Please check the Director and Student Audition information for submission deadlines.
Directors must complete and submit the online Director Application Form, and then print it out for signature. Students must complete and submit the online Student Application Form, and then print it out.
The application endorsements must then be signed appropriately. Both the Director Application and the Student Applications accompanied by the appropriate audition fees should then be submitted to the Audition Chair by Certified Mail in one package. Students should not submit applications online more than one time (for each audition). Please have all pertinent information – voice part, instrument, director info, etc. – and a working printer connected to your computer before submitting application.
Reminder – We have added to our schedule a “SNOW MAKE-UP” date for the Sunday, January 12, 2020 concert on Monday evening, January 13, 2020. Please put this date on your schedule.
All audition applications must be sent by CERTIFIED MAIL, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED. Your receipt will be verification that applications have been received. Certified mail guarantees that the audition coordinator received applications. By adhering to the above procedures, you, the audition chairs and the coordinator will avoid being placed in difficult situations.
All audition applications must be sent by CERTIFIED MAIL, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED. Your receipt will be verification that applications have been received. Certified mail guarantees that the audition coordinator received applications. By adhering to the above procedures, you, the audition chairs and the coordinator will avoid being placed in difficult situations.