District Solo/Ensemble Festival - 7th and 8th Grade Choir students are eligible to participate in the District Solo/Ensemble Festival. This festival gives students the opportunity to perform a solo, duet, or in a small ensemble. They will choose and practice their music with guidance from Mr. Dahle, and perform their music for a judge who will give them an oral and written critique of their performance. Music chosen for this festival is selected from the Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA) state music lists. You will select your music at the end of December, and sign-up for the festival in early January. Students who perform a Class A piece may be eligible to move on to the state level of performance.
Singing in Wisconsin Music Festival - In the fall of the school year, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade choir students are eligible to audition for participation in the Singing in Wisconsin music festival. This festival takes place in Chippewa Falls, WI with other singers from this part of the state. This festival is a lot of fun, and all members of the choir are eligible to audition. There is a $45.00 registration/participation fee which will cover meals, t-shirt, and music for the festival.
WCDA All-State Choir -In the fall of the school year, 8th grade choir members are eligible to audition for the Wisconsin Choral Directors’ Association (WCDA) All-State Choir. Selected singers will spend a weekend of rehearsals in January with other singers from across the state. The weekend culminates with a concert presented as part of the WCDA Convention. This is a fabulous experience, and more advanced 8th Grade singers are encouraged to audition. There is a participation/registration fee which will cover meals and lodging for the weekend.
WSMA State Honors Choir -In the spring of the school year, 6th, 7th and 8th grade students are eligible to audition for the Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA) Middle Level State Honors Choir. Selected students will spend a weekend of rehearsals in October of the following year, with other singers from across the state. The weekend culminates with a concert presented as part of the WSMA Convention. More advanced singers are strongly encouraged to audition. There is a participation/registration fee which will cover meals and lodging for the weekend.
SCVMEA 8th Grade Festival - 8th Grade Choir students are eligible to participate in the SCVMEA Festival. This festival gives students the opportunity to perform in an ensemble of 8th grade performers from the St. Croix Valley Conference. Students practice their music with guidance from Mr. Dahle, and then attend the festival held at St. Croix Central Middle School, ending with a concert. This festival involves 8th grade students from band, choir, and orchestra.
Ensemble Singers - In the fall of the school year, 7th and 8th grade choir students are eligible to audition for the NRMS Ensemble Singers. Ensemble Singers is an extra-choir that meets outside of school and is for students who want more singing experiences and can handle a more challenging repertoire of music. This choir will meet before school on Thursdays from 7:00am - 7:25am.
Ovation - 7th and 8th Grade Choir students are able to be a member of this show choir that meets Thursdays after school until 3:45. This group performs more popular music and has fun, east-to-learn choreography to go with it. They are also asked to do caroling downtown during the holiday season and perform the Star Spangled Banner at athletic events. No audition is necessary, just a simple voice placement check. This is New Richmond’s first Middle School show choir!
Sixth Grade Choir Club - For 6th Grade Choir students only, this group meets after school on Wednesdays until 3:30. Students work with Mr. Dahle on fun, pop music to be performed at concerts and other scheduled performances. There is no audition required for this ensemble.
NRMS ACC - The New Richmond A Capella Choir is a group that is just what the title says; they perform without a piano accompaniment, a capella. This group rehearses after school on Tuesdays until 3:30. If you have any beatboxing skills, we’d love to have you! Performances for this new group are TBD. This group will be working on popular music. Rehearsals are after school on Tuesdays until 3:30. No audition necessary.
Armonia Voci - For 8th Grade treble voices only, this ensemble is in its third year running. This group takes the place of the Singing in Wisconsin: Treble Choir after the festival in November. Students rehearse every other day with Mr. Dahle during their lunch hour to work on fun/popular music that is often selected by students. It’s a fun break from the usual rehearsal regiment and creates a fun community within the choir family. No audition is necessary.
Do Re Migos - For 8th Grade bass voices only, this ensemble is in its third year running. This group takes the place of the Singing in Wisconsin: Bass Choir after the festival in November. Students rehearse every other day with Mr. Dahle during their lunch hour to work on fun/popular music that is often selected by students. This ensemble the year with a performance of the world famous “Men of the Chorus.” No audition is necessary.
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