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Hastings Show Choir
Handbook 2016-2017
Divaz, Upstage Revolution, Riverside Company, Back-up Band, Crew
9/9/2016
WELCOME!
Congratulations, you are now a Show Choir Parent! Whether your son or daughter is a singer, in the band or
part of the crew, you are now part of a wonderful and busy World of Show Choir! This handbook has been
created to help guide you through the many different aspects and characteristics that are unique to the Show
Choir community.
What is Show Choir?
Show Choir is a competitive activity that can be hard to define. It isn't a sport and it isn't a choir, it is a
combination of both to create a competitive form of entertainment that combines song, dance, bands and lots
of creativity.
Parents
As parents of show choir participants, you will have many opportunities to volunteer throughout the season.
Volunteer opportunities are a great time to get to know the other parents. Because show choir parents travel
and support the group, it can be intimidating for new parents. Show choir parents love to get to know each
other, the closer the parents get, the more fun they have at the competitions! Some of the volunteer
opportunities include:
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Swingin’ on the River Competition (volunteers “staff” our major fundraising event.)
Measuring for costumes
Curling hair
Chaperoning
Assisting with costume needs – no sewing experience necessary
Building sets –painting, sanding, etc
Emergency Call List Volunteer
Donate food, snacks
Donate water
Pulling the show choir trailer
Attending competitions and supporting the group!
***Another important thing that parents need to do is register on the Hastings Show Choirs webpage at
www.hastingsshowchoir.com. Registering at this to websites is very important as it is the way the show choir
program communicates with parents, performers and crews
Hastings High School has three auditioned show choirs:
Riverside Company
Riverside Company is the Varsity show choir that competes and performs all over the United States.
Riverside Company is an auditioned group open to boys in grades 10-12, and girls in grades 11-12.
Auditions held in the spring prior to the following school year.
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Upstage Revolution
Upstage Revolution is the Mixed Junior Varsity show choir, competing and performing in the Midwest.
Upstage is an auditioned group comprised of boys in grades 9 -12 and girls in grades 10 – 12. Auditions
are held in the spring prior to the following school year.
Divaz
Divaz is an all-female Junior Varsity show choir, competing and performing around the Twin Cities Metro
area. Divaz is comprised of girls in grades 9 – 12. Auditions are held in the early fall of the year prior to
the start of the show choir rehearsal season.
Other Components of Show Choir
Back-Up Band
The band is made up solely of students. The band is a vital part of Show Choir program. They rehearse,
travel and win trophies along with the group!
Crew
The crew is also an important part of the groups as these are the individuals that support the singers,
assist with costumes, ensure props are ready etc. Students volunteer to serve as members of the crew.
Crew members can be members of one of the three show choirs, or students from outside of show choir
but they will be expected to provide support for any/all of the show choirs as needed and travel and
rehearse as necessary.
Auditions
Auditions for members of Riverside Company and Upstage Revolution are comprised of two components, dance
and vocal aptitude. Auditions for Divaz are comprised of just vocal aptitude. Auditions are judged by a panel of
judges.
Vocal
The vocal audition includes singing a prepared short accompanied solo. The audition is combined with
the dance audition and is held in groups of six. Dance and vocal auditions are approximately 10 minutes
in length.
Dance
A dance clinic is held the day of the audition and a short dance of approximately 32 counts is taught to
students for the audition. The audition is combined with the vocal audition and is held in groups of six.
Pre-Season
Contract
All students and their parents are required to sign a contract that outlines the responsibilities and expectations
of the participant including guidelines for rehearsals and performances, general policies, costumes, activityspecific related costs, singer specific items and other responsibilities. These are covered in detail with the
students and discussed at the Show Choir Parent Meeting held at the beginning of the season.
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Communication
Main Show Choir website: www.hastingsshowchoir.com. Performers and crew and parents should
register at the show choir website.
The Show Choir website is our primary means of keeping you as a parent informed about what is going
on with our program. The Show Choir page includes individual sections for each group where you can
find information about upcoming events/ rehearsals, etc.
Social Media
In addition to the choir website and emails, we have provided additional ways for you to keep up with
our show choirs!
1. Facebook: If you are already a member of Facebook online, please become a fan of the Hastings
Show Choirs fan page by going to www.facebook.com/hastingsshowchoirs and clicking the “Like”
button. By doing this, you will be able to see our page updates, competition results, and photos as
we progress throughout our seasons. Pictures and results from previous years are also included on
this page
2. Twitter: This is for those parents and students who are able to receive text messages on their cell
phones. For general Hastings Show Choir fan information, text Follow @HasShoChoirFan to 40404.
Text messaging rates apply.
3. Remind: This site is for those parents and students to receive important communications directly
from the director of their group. All 3 show choir directors use this system as a way to keep in
contact and send quick messages to their students, especially at competitions when it is difficult to
talk to the whole group at once. Divaz members and parents can subscribe…Upstage members and
parents can subscribe…Riverside Co. and BUB members and parents can subscribe…
Student Account Information – Account Link Online (ALO)
At the start of each season each student is asked to enter or update their personal information on ALO.
Your student has or will soon receive a registration code to access the system. It is vital that the
information we have on file for you is accurate.
From time to time we will need to contact parents and students about any number of things. Email is
our primary source of communicating with both parents and students throughout the season about
changes in rehearsal times, ticket sales, departure dates and times, etc. So it is very important that we
have accurate email addresses in our database for both our show choir students and their parents
Choreography Clinics
Each group has professional choreographers who create the dances for the shows. To maximize the time with
the choreographer, intensive all day clinics are planned. During these clinics, the choreographer works at a high
energy pace to teach all the steps to the group. Choreography clinics are based on the availability of the
individual choreographers. They are sometimes 2-3 days in length; Friday afternoons, Saturday all day and
Sunday all day. These times are approximate and set up with each choreographer.
Note: Attendance at these rehearsals is mandatory and students are expected to make every effort to attend.
Unexcused absences from choreography clinics may result in removal from the group.
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If a student must be absent he/she must discuss their conflict with their director in advance of the
rehearsal.
Text messages, emails, posting it on Facebook and/or telling a friend, etc. will not be considered
notifying the director and will be considered an unexcused absence.
For all groups, there are usually 1-2 high intensity weekends planned before the season starts. Riverside
Company may have additional clinics throughout the first half of the season to further refine their show. Clinics
are announced many weeks in advance, so students should plan ahead when it comes to their homework. They
should finish homework and school related projects before the weekend, as there is not any down time during
clinic weekends. Managing their time and prioritizing schoolwork is very important.
What to expect during a choreography clinic weekends:
Food and Water
During the choreography weekend clinics, it is very important that the students are getting enough food,
water and rest. For all day rehearsal, meals and snacks are brought into the school. This is done for several
reasons:
 Many of the students do not have transportation to eat offsite.
 By having parents plan and serve meals, we can ensure healthy snacks/meals are being eaten along
with supplying the students with proper hydration.
 We can maximize our time with the choreographer by cutting down on the amount of time needed
to allow students to eat on their own offsite.
During these clinics, hydration is very important; students should come prepared with at least a couple of
refillable water bottles. Ice water will be available at the school to refill the bottles.
Rest
Rest is very important on clinic weekends. Students will be very tired, yet full of adrenaline. It is important
that the students obtain sleep/rest throughout the weekend. Sore muscles are expected as the students
learn the dances throughout the first months of practices.
Rehearsal Shirts
At the beginning of the season, the students each receive a rehearsal shirt. This shirt is to be worn on
choreography clinic weekends. The shirt is imprinted with the student’s name and helps not only the
choreographer but also the other students get to know each other. Because of the uniformity everyone wearing
their rehearsal shirts, there may also be other times during the rehearsal season that directors will request that
student wear their rehearsal shirts.
Regular Rehearsals
Show Choir rehearsals are usually held twice a week for each group:
 Riverside Company: Mondays from 7–10 pm and Wednesdays from 5 – 6:30 pm.
 Upstage: Mondays 7 -10 pm and Wednesdays from 5 – 6:30 pm.
 Divaz: Mondays from 5–7pm and Wednesday evening from 5 – 6:30 pm.
Many students stay after school to complete homework etc in the commons on the evenings they have practice.
This is normal practice, with many students inviting those without transportation out for meals. Show choir
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participants become very loyal and supportive of each other; they will create study groups, meal groups and
participate in many activities together.
Spirit Wear
All performers and crew members receive spirit wear that is to be worn at all competitions when not
on stage or warming up for a performance. The spirit wear includes a jacket with the first or last name
of the performer/crew member embroidered on it and a pair of matching “Hastings Show Choir” pants.
Each choir will have its own tee shirt designed to reflect the theme of the choir’s program. This tee
shirt is considered part of their spirit wear. All three pieces of spirit wear must be worn for each
competition and Swingin’ on the River. The Show Choir program provides a new set of spirit wear to
new performers. Returning performers will wear the jacket and pants for multiple years. New tees are
provided each year. Wearing the spirit wear is not optional, it is required. If, for some reason, during
the show choir season after initial provision of the attire, a piece of the spirit wear is lost, out of size or
in disrepair, the performer or crew member will need to pay for replacement of the piece. Students
who arrive for a competition without their spirit wear may be sent home to change or asked to remain
in the competition homeroom for the non-competing timeframe at the discretion of the director.
Costumes
Payment for your student’s costume is included in your Show Choir Fee.
All costumes are selected by the directors as a result of suggestions by the choreographer to ensure the
continuity of the show. Students are responsible for maintaining their costumes, including ensuring they have all
pieces before and after a competition.
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A costume includes: shoes, costume pieces and jewelry.
After each competition, it is important to take the costumes out of the garment bag for airing, check
that all pieces are present.
Febreeze spray may be used to assist with control of odors as the stage lights are hot and the group
sweats a lot during their shows.
Notify the Director for your group immediately if any sewing or other repairs needed.
Do not wash the costumes unless you are informed that this is okay as most items are dry clean only!
Makeup and Hair
Stage presence is very important in Show Choir and that includes correct makeup and hair!
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The girls are provided with the makeup extras (does not include foundation) to create the necessary
look! This may include: lipstick, blush, eye shadow, and eye crayon and eyeliner if needed.
The boys are provided with stage makeup to avoid a washed-out look on stage under the bright lights as
well as to enhance their stage presence.
Hairstyle is selected early in the season as the group attempts to achieve an overall look on stage. The
girls receive instructions on how to prepare their hair, what product to purchase to obtain the correct
look and how to curl their hair.
Boy's hair is usually cut to above the collar and with bangs out of the eyes. Boys may be
asked to cut their hair throughout the season if necessary.
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Boys also maintain a clean- shaven look on stage and should shave 24 hours before a performance if
necessary.
Show Choir Fees/Costs
There are two separate fees associated with your student participating in the Show Choir Program:
1. Student Activity Fee
The Student Activity Fee is a fee paid directly to the school district for any student involved in an extracurricular activity at Hastings High School. This fee is paid either by check or by credit card online at the
school district website. This fee is $150.00 per student per activity and is capped at
$450 for one student or $900 for a family. Student activity fees are used by the school district to offset
school district costs associated with extra-curricular activities. The Student Activity Fee is the same
regardless of the group.
2. Show Choir Fee
The Show Choir Fee is a separate fee paid directly to the Show Choir program.
These fees are inclusive of the following items:
 Individual Costumes which the student will retain at the end of the season (this includes,
makeup, shoes, jewelry and all necessary clothing items to complete the costume).
 Props - both individual and group
 Spirit Apparel - Each year the students are provided with spirit apparel that is specific to the
group and theme of the show. The spirit apparel may include: t-shirts/sweat pants and/or a
zip-up sweat shirt/jacket.
 Rehearsal Shirt
 Choreography/Music al Arrangements/Show Design
 Some Travel Expenses
 Hotel Expense (if there is an overnight trip)
 Competition Entry Fees
The Show Choir Fee does not fully cover the actual cost of all of the items listed above which is why our
“Swingin’ on the River fundraiser in February is vital to the program.
3. Individual Fundraising Opportunities
 Happenings/DMC
 Achieving Dreams
 Frozen Food Fundraiser
 Drive for Your School – Ford Event – TBA (depending on the year)
 Mums/Poinsettias/Spring Flowers (depending on the year)
 Magazine Sales
 Additional fundraisers may be added if necessary.
Show Choir Parent Meeting
The Annual Show Choir Parent Meeting is held at in late September or early October. This is a great opportunity
for new parents to meet veteran parents and learn more about the show choir program. In addition, it is the
one time prior to the start of the Show Choir Season when the Directors have a chance to meet with all the
parents and the students at one time.
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The meeting is held in the High School Commons and Auditorium. Once auditions for Divaz have been
completed and a date has been set, you will receive an email with more specifics about the time and date for
the event.
During this meeting, many of the forms are discussed, including the contract that the students and parent sign
regarding expectations, payment of the Show Choir activity related cost, etc. At this time, you will also meet and
ask questions of the director.
Show Choir Season
Preview Show
The Preview Show is typically the kick off to the competitive Show Choir Season. The show is scheduled early in
January but because both Divaz and Upstage don’t begin their competition season until later, they may perform
only a portion of their show depending on their progress.
The Preview Show serves multiple purposes for the program:
 It is an opportunity for family and friends to see the students perform.
 It acts as a dress rehearsal for the prep groups that have not yet competed.
 It is a way for the Show Choir Program to thank its sponsors.
 It is a fundraiser for the program.
The Finale Show
The post season show is a finale’ show for Divaz, Upstage Revolution and Riverside Company. It can also be a
pep rally/send-off for Riverside if they are competing in any National competitions at the end of the competition
season.
The Finale Show serves multiple purposes for the program:
 It is an additional opportunity for family and friends to see the students perform and to see how the
groups have progressed through the season.
 It is a way for the Show Choir Program to thank its sponsors.
 It is another fundraiser for the program.
Competitions
Show Choir competitions are held at high schools throughout the United States; however,
Hastings show choirs participate primarily in those held in the Midwest. Competitions are all day events and
are a fundraiser for the host school. Hastings hosts their own competition "Swingin’ on the River" in February to
raise funds for our show choir program. Divaz – usually attend 2-3 competitions,
Upstage Revolution – usually attend 3-4 competitions, and Riverside Company – usually attend 5-6
competitions, including a National competition or a performance while on Spring Tour with the Hastings Choir
Program. To chaperone for a competition, please indicate your interest during the Parent Meeting in the Fall by
noting your interest on the form provided in the check-in packet. Please Note: All performers are required to
wear their Hastings Show Choir spirit wear at competition events during the non-performance times.
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Here are a few key points about competitions:
 All participants perform their show during the day.
 Most competitions schedule groups every 30 minutes.
 First competitors can begin as early as 8:00 am, with Finals ending as late as 11:00 pm
 Breakfast, lunch and dinner are available to purchase at the competitions for all participants and
spectators.
 The top 6 Show Choirs participate in Finals in the evening; this is usually limited to
Varsity groups, however some competitions allow the highest-ranking JV group to
participate in Finals.
 Cheering and clapping is strongly encouraged!
Etiquette at a Competition
Hastings Show Choirs take great pride in their shows and are proud to represent Hastings High School and
the community both off and on the stage. Hastings has earned a reputation of having well-behaved
students with positive attitudes at Show Choir competitions. It is not unusual to be approached by other
parents or a director congratulating Hastings on having “nice kids”. This is only achieved through discussions
with the students about the expectations including:
 Students should not act in any way that will negatively reflect on the school or the show choir.
 All Students are expected to watch the other shows and get to know other group participants
throughout the day.
 They are not allowed to leave the competition.
 All Hastings participants and spectators are asked to never speak negatively about any group or
performance.
Judging
The host school hires the judges for the competition; therefore the host school does not
compete. However, they do perform their show(s) at some point during the course of the competition.
Judging the competition is not easy work and requires many judges to watch the complete
show. Judges focus on vocals, choreography, and instrumental (band). While judging can vary from
competition to completion, here is an example of what the judges may be looking for:
Vocal
 Pitch is Accurate
 Choral Intonation
 Diction / Clarity of Lyrics
 Rhythmic Precision (Attacks,
Releases)
 Projection / Vibrancy of Sound
 Variety of Styles Sung
 Appropriate Musical Phrasing
Visuals
 Integration of Dance with Vocals
 Difficulty of Movement
 Spatial Awareness (spacing)
 Posture / Presence
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Appropriate use of Dynamic
Contrast
Balance Between Voice Parts
Blend of Individual Voices
Difficulty of Music Performed
Consistency of Vocal Production
Throughout Show
Appropriate Tone Quality / Color
for Musical Style
Variety of Dance Styles Used
Professionalism / Stage Conduct
Facial Presentation and Character
Effective Opening and Closing
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Dance Technique
Execution and Energy of Established
Overall
 Effective Pacing of Show and
Transitions
 Show Creativity
 Costuming / Physical Appearance
 Audience Appeal
Instrumental (the band is also judged)
 Intonation
 Tone Quality
 Balance/ Blend
 Rhythmic Precision
 Dynamics
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Quality and Integration of
Instrumental Ensemble
Balance, blend, Intonation of
Musical Instruments
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Tempo
Support of vocals
Transitions
Control
Showmanship
Trophies and awards may vary by competition but the most common trophy awards given are:
 Best Male Vocalist
 Sportsmanship Award
 Best Female Vocalist
 Best Choreography
 Best Band
 Best Vocals
 Best Crew
 5th Runner Up thru Grand Champion
Participation awards or trophies may also be given to each group in recognition for their hard
work and their performance. Individual medals may be given to the Grand Champion as well.
Transportation
Transportation is provided to and from the competitions for all participants. Parents are encouraged to
car-pool if possible and all are invited to come and cheer on their group. The volunteer Fan Coordinator
will provide information on carpooling and caravanning to each competition. The cost of transportation
for performers is included in the Show Choir fee however, meals are not included and students pay for
their own when traveling to competitions. Parent volunteers and the directors act as chaperones and
ride with students to and from the competitions.
For local competitions, it is possible for a student to arrive or leave with their immediate parent with
permission from the director. A student is not allowed to leave with another friend's parent unless the
director receives written permission from both the student’s parent and the friend's parents.
The buses will return after the competition to Hastings High School to drop off the students. Students
may wear their show choir spirit wear or other comfortable clothing on the buses depending upon the
director’s requirements for a given competition. Late night arrivals are common and students will sleep
on the way home from the competition. Blankets and pillows are encouraged, as the seats do get
uncomfortable.
Overnight Competitions/Hotel Stays
Certain competitions for Riverside Company may require overnight stays. Divaz and Upstage do not
normally attend overnight competitions although exceptions may occur.
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When overnight travel is necessary, the students may leave for the competition directly from school, or
during a school day. All attempts are made to fulfill a full day so students do not miss classes. However,
if students do have to miss class, they are expected to discuss this with their teacher and make up work
according to the student handbook. In addition, time is made available on the buses for students to
study, especially if the trip causes the students to miss class. The director makes all hotel arrangements
for the students. Hotel room payment for students is included in the Show Choir fee. The Fan
Coordinator will provide information for parents about hotel accommodations and carpooling or
caravanning options.
Students select their roommates in advance of an overnight trip and are assigned specific rooms once
they arrive. Usually there are 4 students in each room. However, there may be times when exceptions
occur. Free time is provided if possible, once the bus arrives at the hotel. In most cases breakfast is
included at the hotels where students stay however other meals throughout the day are not included.
While staying at a hotel:
 Curfew is strictly adhered to and will be determined by the director and communicated to
the students and the chaperones.
 Students are allowed to relax and watch television in their rooms but if members of the
opposite sex are in rooms together the door to the room must remain open at all times.
 Gathering in common areas is allowed before curfew.
 Chaperones will take attendance in each room at curfew, all members of the room must be
presents and visible to the chaperone.
 Chaperones will take turns walking the halls to ensure students stay in their rooms and
rest.
 If a student needs something, they must speak to a parent who will obtain the item
or a director for them.
 If possible the boys and girls are in separate halls, with directors'
rooms on the same floors.
“Swingin’ on the River”
Parent Involvement
Each year the combined Hastings Show Choirs host an annual competition in February known as
“Swingin’ on the River” (SOTR). This is the largest fundraiser that we do during the course of the Show
Choir Season and it is vital to the life of the program. There is no way we could continue to support the
Show Choir Program in Hastings without this fundraiser.
Our competition is one of the largest competitions in Midwest, hosting upwards of 20 visiting choirs
from the 5 state area. In addition, it has earned the reputation of being one of the best run and most
FUN competitions in the Midwest. This can only be accomplished through the many volunteers that
come together to host a wonderful fundraising event for Hastings Show Choirs.
Hastings High School is the perfect venue to host such an event. Each year we are able to showcase our
beautiful Performing Arts Center to the competing choirs and their fans and a competition of this size
and caliber takes a lot of volunteers. It is for this reason all parents are asked to volunteer time at
Swingin’ on the River for at least one work shift.
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You will have several opportunities to sign-up for a volunteer opportunity that fits your schedule and
your personality. Sign-ups begin at the Show Choir Parent Meeting in the fall and will continue through
to the event in February. There is no better way to truly understand a competition than to work it from
the inside out!
The “Swingin’ on the River” Steering Committee begins meeting in the fall to prepare for this large
event. The group consists of a Steering Committee Chairperson and 11 Committee Chairs and Co-Chairs.
Committee Chairs are also asked to obtain “shadows" who learn the role of the committee chair so that
the program continues successfully each year.
These are the current committee areas and a brief description of their responsibilities:
Sponsors/Ads/Program
The Program Committee is responsible for all
aspects of the program for Swingin’ on the
River, this includes but is not limited to
soliciting sponsors, communicating with parents
for student ads etc. Most of the program
committee’s responsibilities occur before SOTR,
so this is a good committee for individuals who
are not able to assist on the day before or the
day of the event.
Decorations
Decorations Committee is responsible for
planning and setting up decorations for the
Stage and Commons Area the day of the event.
Tickets/Publicity
The Ticket/Publicity Committee is responsible
for all the tickets sales and publicity for Swingin’
on the River, this includes making and
distributing signage for the day of the event as
well as making media contacts with local Radio,
Cable Access and Newspaper.
Security
Security is responsible for all security on school
property the day of the event including
ushering in the auditorium, and controlling
access in/out of the auditorium as well as
supervising the A, B, and C Clusters where
visiting groups have their “homerooms”.
Concessions
Concessions is responsible for the menu, all of
the food that is donated, purchased, and/or
made and distributed the day of the event to
over 2000 visiting students and parents.
Judges/Awards
The Judges/Awards Committee is responsible
for all aspects of judging procedures including
but not limited to making sure the judges have
everything that they need, ensuring that sheets
are assembled and delivered correctly, etc.
Hospitality & Clean-Up Crew
The Hospitality Committee is responsible for
coordinating the Hastings Show Choir Students
who will be responsible for "hosting" rooms for
the visiting choirs. This includes meeting with
the student before the event to relay the
expectations and responsibilities the students
will have with regard to being a "Host Team".
This also includes oversight of clean-up after the
event.
Stage Management
The Stage Management is responsible for all
activity moving in/out and around the stage the
day of the event as well as keeping the event on
time.
Store & Photo Shop
The Store Committee is responsible for all the
non-food items that are sold to
students/parents/others the day of the event.
The Photo Shop sells candid photos taken
during performances throughout the event.
Volunteers
The Volunteer Committee is responsible for
making sure that all areas which need
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volunteers prior to or the day of the event are
adequately staffed. This includes contacting
parents from each student’s family to assist in
filling all of the necessary positions.
The Bankers are responsible for all of the
money that is received the day of the event,
including counting and taking cash to the bank
and providing change to the various areas that
are exchanging money the day of the event.
Bankers
Student Involvement
Students are also heavily involved in the activities for the day. Many of the students are responsible for
hosting the visiting groups. They volunteer to be "room hosts" which includes decorating the doorway
to the room for the group they are hosting and providing them with support throughout the day.
Students that are not involved with hosting duties are required to work a shift under parent supervision.
This includes food service, greeting, ticket sales etc. All students must be present all day on Saturday
until clean-up is completed after finals on Saturday evening.
Post Season
(after the Finale Show)
Banquets
At the conclusion of each season, each group holds their own banquet. This is usually held in the month
or so after the conclusion of the season and is planned by the officers and their parents for the
individual groups. Information is typically sent out 2 - 3 weeks in advance of the date of the banquet
and both the students and their parents and siblings are invited to attend. It is a great time for the kids
to reminisce about the season and thank their directors and parents for all their help during the year.
Epilogue
There truly isn't a post-season for the show choir fan! Once one season ends, it seems the next one
begins. Auditions for Upstage and Riverside for the following year will occur in May, which completes
the circle of Hastings Show choir, the only activity that truly does begin and end with the school season.
As a result, you will see many alumni parents returning year after year to “Swingin’ on the River” or
driving many hours to cheer on the group at a competition. Although your son or daughter is the one
that was on the stage during their high school years, as a parent you will reap many rewards and make
lifelong friends within the Hastings Show choir community.
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