Oil City Middle and High School Choirs

Pickup for the OCMA hoagie fundraiser will be tomorrow (Wednesday, June 1st) from 3-5 pm in the HS Cafeteria.  We are in need of students and parents to help unload the truck at 1:30 pm and sort the orders before the 3 pm pickup.  Please contact Mr. Luxbacher ASAP if you can help (sluxbacher@mail.ocasd.org).

Just a reminder that hoagie pickup for those who participated in the Marianna's fundraiser is next Wednesday, June 1st from 3-5 pm in the high school cafeteria.  We will need help unloading the truck at 1:30, if you are able.  Please contact Mr. Luxbacher if you can help. PLEASE NOTE: TEACHERS WILL NOT BE IN SCHOOL AFTER MAY 31ST.  Please be sure to make arrangements with teachers to get them their product on delivery day.

OIL CITY HIGH SCHOOL RHAPSODY IN BLUES 2016-2017 AUDITION RESULTS First of all, THANK YOU for auditioning.  I know the new audition system was a bit more challenging than in previous years, but I think the results will improve the group for years to come.  The results are posted below.  Thank you so much for your work in preparing for the auditions. RHAPSODY IN BLUES: 2016-17 YOU WILL BE SCHEDULED FOR ACTIVITY 10 TH PERIOD WITH ME FOR THE ENTIRE YEAR.  FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES – YOU WILL BE WITH US WHEN YOU ARE NOT SCHEDULED FOR LITERATURE/BIO/ALGEBRA LAB. SOPRANOS: Emily Bensink (II) Lindsey Crabtree (I) Meagan Gibson (I) Courtney Henry (I) Makenzie Huff (II) Lucy Hutchinson (I) Shanay Jackson (II) Chrystal Myers (II) ALTOS: Nicole Anthony (I) Katherine Fye (II) Riley Hart (I) Rachele Heasley (II) Annie Lenze (II) Jenna Loll (I) Abi Masters (I) Hayley  Ochs (I) Madison Vogan (II) TENORS: Madi Nuhfer (I) Allye Stanley (I)

2016 Summer Sing! Friday, July 15 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. For students in grades 8 to 12   Saint Vincent College announces 2016 Summer Sing on campus with Conductor Thomas Octave (our guest director from the 2015 Region Chorus at OCHS). At Summer Sing! you will: Sharpen your music reading Get private voice lessons Perform in master classes Have fun   Cost   $75 Summer Sing Faculty   Thomas Octave Susanna Lemberskaya   For More Information To receive an application or more information, contact Thomas Octave, Assistant Professor of Music, at  (724) 805-2483  or  Thomas.octave@stvincent.edu .

MIU IV has partnered with the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre and master voice teacher, Diana Walters (Mr. Luxbacher's voice teacher) to offer a unique summer camp.  Middle school students who are interested in the performing arts are invited to participate in a week-long day camp led by professional dancers and musicians with extensive performance and teaching experience. Throughout the week, students will learn how to use their voices, bodies, and minds to prepare for performance in dance, theatre, and music. Students with all different levels of skill and experience in either dance or music are encouraged to attend. Regardless of skill level, students are sure to learn something new. Participants will work on dance and music activities and present what they are learning at a final demonstration for their family and friends. Information and Registration form can be found here:  Movement and Music Camp Registration Information Camp takes place at the MIU 4 offices in Grove City,

MEN'S QUARTET AUDITION INFORMATION 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR Currently, Looking Sharp is looking for candidates to fill the following voice parts in the quartet: Lead* Baritone* Bass *Depending on results of auditions. Auditions will take place on Tuesday, May 24th after school in the choir room. Prospective candidates should prepare the  "My Old Kentucky Home" tag. Music and learning tracks are available here: http://www.ocasd.org/webpages/sluxbacher/media.cfm?subpage=2077222 Candidates will audition with the current quartet. A Callback may be ordered on Thursday, May 26th after school should we need it. All members MUST be enrolled in either A Cappella or Concert Choir for the 2016-2017 school year to participate in quartet. Contact Mr. Luxbacher with questions.

RHAPSODY IN BLUES AUDITIONS 2016 – 2017 SCHOOL YEAR Auditions will take place from May 20 – May 25 th . Auditions will take place during choir period, unless another time is desired.  Students auditioning for RIBs are asked to prepare the audition selection (Most Wonderful Time of the Year – sheet music and learning tracks can be found below) so they can sing it well a cappella with at least one other person from a different voice part (you must sing with at least one other person that does not share your voice part, and you may sing with up to a quartet, one on each voice part (SATB)).  Consideration will be made for those who can hold pitch well throughout their audition, and sing in a strong, healthy voice. YOU MUST BE SCHEDULED FOR A CHOIR (CONCERT CHOIR, WOMEN’S CHOIR, A CAPPELLA CHOIR) TO PARTICIPATE IN R.I.B.’S AND QUARTETS.  STUDENTS CURRENTLY IN GRADES 8-11 ARE ELIGIBLE TO AUDITION. EXPECTATIONS FOR RHAPSODY IN BLUES MEMBERSHIP 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR ·     

Just a reminder that tonight is the Middle School Chorus Concert.  Report time for students is 6:30 pm.  6th grade chorus will report to the Choir Room, and 7th and 8th grade chorus will report to the HS Cafeteria.  Performance starts at 7:00 pm.  Dress for the concert is black pants, white shirt, and dress shoes.

Both Tuesday's Middle School Chorus Concert and Thursday's Swing Out will be livestreamed this week.  The livestream can be accessed here: www.youtube.com/oilernews Thanks to Mr. McLoughlin and the OCHS Media Department for covering these performance.