Knightshine

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1 Knightshine Knightshine is a select Show Choir that sings a variety of music including Madrigals, Contemporary Christian, Classical Sacred and Art songs, Broadway and Pop songs. Choreography is included in many of the songs. One goal of the group is to serve as a Public Relations tool for The King s Academy by performing throughout the community at churches, nursing homes and other venues. The type of music and programs for the year include the following: First Semester: We will learn an arrangement of The National Anthem that we will sing throughout the year before home football games and other athletic events. Fall Advance: This is tentatively scheduled for August at Redwood Glenn Camp. We spend the time working with our choreographer as well as learning vocals to some of our music. TKA Knights Legacy Fundraiser, October 1: They normally perform at this evening event. Sacred Sounds Concert, October 6: We will sing a variety of sacred pieces for this concert, including at least one a cappella piece, a gospel or praise and worship type piece, and a contemporary Christian song that would be choreographed. Christmas Shows: We will prepare a minute show using a variety of music and choreography that we could present throughout the community. Last year, we sang at retirement homes, Christmas Teas and Luncheons, and other events for area groups. Choral Christmas Concert, December 2: We will sing some of the songs from the Christmas Show in our Choral Department Concert as well as sing one or more combined songs [non-choreographed] with The King s Chorus. Second Semester Winter Advance: This is tentatively scheduled for January 13-16, California Music Educator s Association Solo and Ensemble Contest: This is usually either the last Saturday or February or the first Saturday of March. The entire group will sing a Madrigal style/art song and have the opportunity to perform in smaller groups at this adjudicated event. Also, members will be given the option of singing a classical art song in the solo portion of this event. Soloists and ensembles who receive a Superior rating or higher will be eligible to compete at the CMEA State Solo and Ensemble competition in Sacramento in May (normally the second Saturday in May). Show Choir Competitions: Knightshine will compete in two large Show Choir Competitions in Southern California. Dates will be announced in the fall. These are typically 2-3 day weekend events February to April. Spring Concert, May 12: The Spring Concert will be presented by all choirs and orchestra and will consist of a variety of music throughout the decades. Most of the songs that Knightshine sings at this concert are choreographed. Outside rehearsals/expectations: The majority of rehearsals take place during class time. Occasionally, it will be necessary to schedule additional rehearsals after school or on Saturdays. These extra rehearsals are usually to work with our choreographer from Southern California. In the past, these outside rehearsals have been limited to two or three days in the fall and two or three days in the spring. We also have two Advances (working retreats) which will be held August 20-21, 2016 and January 13-16, 2017.

2 Expenses: We are blessed at the school to have a budget that provides for many of the expenses of the year, including music, choreographer and accompanist fees, contest and festival registration fees, and much of the outfit expenses. Individual student charges include the following: Dance shoes (approximately $50). Girls wear 2 t-strap camel dance shoes and boys wear black jazz oxfords. These shoes are worn every year, and so students will get a lot of use out of these if they are in the group for several years. Many times these shoes may also be appropriate for the musical. For the past few years, the shoes have cost $50. TKA Performing Arts Fee ($200). The group will most likely have at least two performance outfits. Each outfit usually costs over $150. The two outfits are owned by TKA; this $200 fee helps us maintain our costumes by supplementing new purchases and cleaning and repair of current outfits. This fee is listed on the TKA website and is payable at the beginning of the year and is billed by the Business Office. Knightshine Participation Fee ($600) This fee is over and above the school participation fee and is billed by the VPA Department in October. VPA fundraising opportunities and sample donation letters will be provided to support student efforts to raise the funds for this fee. This fee pays for charter bus rental, hotel charges and other expenses for competitions and advances. We understand that parents are paying a substantial amount for students to attend our school, and with some of the uncertainty of our present economy, we do not want any talented student to miss the opportunity to take part in the group due to cost. Please be assured we will work with you to try and obtain scholarship money or explore fundraising options if necessary. VPA Financial Aid applications are available from Mrs. Rhonda Irwin, VPA Administrative Assistant. Auditions: Auditions for the Knightshine will be held after school on Monday, May 23. Audition includes: Submitting a completed an application packet Singing a solo (supply either an accompaniment CD or sheet music for the provided accompanist) Learning and dancing some choreography with a small group during the audition. CAN YOU BE IN KNIGHTSHINE AND PLAY SPORTS? YES!! While both Knightshine and sports are a very large commitment, it is possible to play in one or more sports and be a member of Knightshine. Our Fall Advance is scheduled on a Saturday/Sunday when there is no JV or Varsity football game. We do our best to schedule concerts when they do not clash with games and meets. There are bound to be some conflicts but the coaches and Mr. Sluyter work very hard to avoid those and work out compromises as long as you, the Knightshine member keep on top of your schedules and make sure any conflicts are noted as far in advance as possible to allow compromises to be worked out. If you or your parents have questions about any of the details outlined here or other things concerning the group, please contact Mr. Sluyter in S-2 or by Jim.Sluyter@tka.org.

3 Instructions Knightshine Audition Pack Monday, May 23, 3:15-6:00 p.m., in Room S-2 1. Discuss membership in the Knightshine with your parents, and obtain their signature on Student Information Sheet after reading through the information together. 2. Fill out the list of your current teachers and turn it in to Mr. Sluyter by Wednesday, May 18. They will be asked to complete a very brief recommendation form for you. This form will be ed to them. 3. Fill out all of the information pages. Be sure to attach a recent picture. 4. At the end of your packet you will find a 2 page character reference. Please give one of these to a godly adult outside of TKA (i.e. someone from church, pastor, youth minister/sponsor, etc.). Collect the form from them in a sealed envelope and turn it in with your packet. Do NOT ask another student or friend to fill one of these forms out for you. The audition will consist of: CURRENT KNIGHTSHINE MEMBERS MUST COMPLETE AND SUBMIT AN INTENT TO RETURN FORM. 1. A vocal audition sing a song that you have prepared. It must be accompanied. Supply either an accompaniment track or sheet music for the song. You might be stopped before you finish the song so please be prepared to sing the section of the song that you feel best shows your vocal ability. 2. You may be asked to sing some brief vocal exercises to determine your range. 3. A dance audition You will be taught choreography to a song with a group and be watched as you learn and as you perform it with the group. Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes that you can dance in (dance shoes or tennis shoes). What you should do now: 1. Pick up an audition form from Mr. Sluyter in S-2, or print it off of the TKA website and bring it with you to your audition. 2. Learn a song to sing. 3. Sign-up for an audition time on the events board in S-2. (The choreography audition will be done in groups at the end of several solo auditions). Once you have completed both parts of your audition you will be free to leave. (PSP students may jim.sluyter@tka.org to arrange an audition time.)

4 Knightshine Audition Current Teachers Please list all of your teachers for this year. Turn this list in to Mr. Sluyter by Wednesday, May 18. Your name Teachers: Period A B C D E F G

5 Knightshine Audition Form Name Put current photo here. Grade address Phone (cell) (home) Address City Ziip Part[s] that you sing S1 S2 A T B I m not sure How well can you read music? Very well Fairly well Average Not very well Do you mean those little black dots? When have you seen Knightshine perform during this past school year? Why do you want to be a part of the Knightshine?

6 Describe what your involvement has been in the VPA department at The King s Academy. What kind of training have you had in the areas of music and dance? What other experiences have you had that have prepared you to be a part of Knightshine? (performance, ministry, missions, clubs, leadership, etc.) What church do you attend and what is your involvement there? What other activities (school, church, job, etc.) and commitments are in your plans for next year?

7 Knightshine Audition Form Parent Information Mother s Name Phone number Address Father s Name Phone number Address If selected, has our permission to participate in Knightshine. We understand that there will be additional costs and outside rehearsals and performances involved in being a member of Knightshine, most of which are mentioned in the audition information. We understand that this is a performance group that will take advantage of multiple opportunities to perform on and off campus. Therefore, being a member of this group may on occasion require missing classes, as well as being available for evening and/or weekend performances. Being part of a high profile group requires character and conduct consistent with the high Christian standards held by The King s Academy. Failure to adhere to these standards could result in removal from Knightshine. We also understand that as a parent of a member of Knightshine, I will be expected to volunteer to help with events during the year. All emergency information is taken from the emergency information on file in the school office. Mr. Sluyter will always carry copies of the emergency forms on all Knightshine away and overnight trips. Please make sure that you keep your emergency information updated with the school My student has permission to attend Knightshine events and competitions. In the event I can t be reached in an emergency, I hereby grant my permission to the physician or dentist selected by the trip leaders to provide any medical or surgical attention for my child as deemed necessary. I hereby release and hold harmless The King's Academy and designated group leaders from all liability, and for all actions or claims that I or my child may now or hereafter have for damage or injury to my child or his/her property. Parent Signature Date

8 Knightshine Code of Character Knightshine is a highly visible performance group on the campus of The King s Academy. As a group, as well as individually, we represent our school and our God, and we ask that all students being considered for acceptance in the group internalize our code of character, hold it in high esteem, and live it out on a daily basis both in school, and away from school. 1. I will seek to please Christ first in all my dealings and relationships, and will consistently develop my relationship with Him. 2. I will regularly attend a church service and be active in the church/youth group. 3. I will follow the school rules regarding dress, hair, and behavior. 4. I am willing to be held accountable to what God has called me to be as a Christian, representing the King of Kings with my life. 5. I will give respect to those whom God has placed in authority over me according my director, choreographer, teachers, and school administrators (Hebrew 13:17). 6. I agree to represent our school, and myself, in ways that will please God, and I agree to uphold my commitment to Knightshine and its members. I understand that each member is unique and created by God, but that as a member of a group, I will work as a member of the team for the best of the entire choir. 7. I will keep myself sexually pure according to God s Word for the sake of the Kingdom and the ministry. 8. I will be wise in all my relationships and steer away from even the appearance of evil. Signature: Date: Bring your completed application (with parent signature, recent picture and Character Reference in sealed envelopes) to your audition.

9 Knightshine Character Reference Form Please complete and place in a sealed envelope before returning to the student. Name of the person giving you this form: How long have you known the applicant? In what relationship? Sunday School Teacher Youth Leader Pastor Employer Other (specify) Please rate the candidate by checking one or more items under each of the headings below. If you wish, describe briefly and concretely specific instances which support or interpret your judgment. Do not mark items concerning which you feel uncertain or which you have had no opportunity to observe. (a) Spiritual condition Disciple-maker Growth is evident Professes faith in Christ No evidence of salvation (b) Physical condition Rugged and vigorous Good health Fairly healthy Somewhat below par Frequently incapacitated (c) Intelligence Brilliant, exceptional capacity Alert, good mind Average mental ability Learns and thinks slowly (d) Achievement (ability to formulate, execute, and carry plans to conclusion) Superior creative ability Resourceful and effective Meets average expectations Starts but does not finish Does only what is assigned (e) Leadership (ability to inspire others and maintain their confidence) Unusual ability to lead Good leadership ability Has some leadership promise Tries but lacks ability Makes no effort to lead (f) Teamwork (ability to work with others) Most effective in teamwork Able to work with those of different personality Usually cooperative Prefers to work alone Frequently causes friction (g) Responsiveness (to the feelings and needs of others) Responds with unusual insight Understanding and thoughtful Reasonably responsive Slow to sense how others feel

10 (h) Emotional adjustment Maintains balance, self-controlled Easily angered, easily frustrated Yields to urges and cravings Downhearted, blue, depressed Tense, fearful, worried (i) Teachability Eager to receive instruction Willing to receive instruction Open-minded Highly opinionated Rigid, argumentative (j) Perseverance (in completing task) Persists even under adversity Needs encouragement to persevere Persists in most circumstances Gives up easily or easily discouraged (k) Self image Modest, true estimate of self May be prone to boast Self confident Inferiority complex Insecure (l) Sociability or friendliness Sought by others Well-liked by others Liked by others Tolerated by others Avoided by others Please comment with any insights/concerns you have regarding this applicant's qualifications in the areas above. How is this person gifted for Christian service? Do you have any reason to doubt the applicant's personal integrity? If so, please specify. Name of person completing this form: May we contact you if we have any questions? If so, please provide a phone number.

11 Knightshine Character Reference Form Please complete and place in a sealed envelope before returning to the student. Name of the person giving you this form: How long have you known the applicant? In what relationship? Sunday School Teacher Youth Leader Pastor Employer Other (specify) Please rate the candidate by checking one or more items under each of the headings below. If you wish, describe briefly and concretely specific instances which support or interpret your judgment. Do not mark items concerning which you feel uncertain or which you have had no opportunity to observe. (a) Spiritual condition Disciple-maker Growth is evident Professes faith in Christ No evidence of salvation (b) Physical condition Rugged and vigorous Good health Fairly healthy Somewhat below par Frequently incapacitated (c) Intelligence Brilliant, exceptional capacity Alert, good mind Average mental ability Learns and thinks slowly (d) Achievement (ability to formulate, execute, and carry plans to conclusion) Superior creative ability Resourceful and effective Meets average expectations Starts but does not finish Does only what is assigned (e) Leadership (ability to inspire others and maintain their confidence) Unusual ability to lead Good leadership ability Has some leadership promise Tries but lacks ability Makes no effort to lead (f) Teamwork (ability to work with others) Most effective in teamwork Able to work with those of different personality Usually cooperative Prefers to work alone Frequently causes friction (g) Responsiveness (to the feelings and needs of others) Responds with unusual insight Understanding and thoughtful Reasonably responsive Slow to sense how others feel

12 (h) Emotional adjustment Maintains balance, self-controlled Easily angered, easily frustrated Yields to urges and cravings Downhearted, blue, depressed Tense, fearful, worried (i) Teachability Eager to receive instruction Willing to receive instruction Open-minded Highly opinionated Rigid, argumentative (j) Perseverance (in completing task) Persists even under adversity Needs encouragement to persevere Persists in most circumstances Gives up easily or easily discouraged (k) Self image Modest, true estimate of self May be prone to boast Self confident Inferiority complex Insecure (l) Sociability or friendliness Sought by others Well-liked by others Liked by others Tolerated by others Avoided by others Please comment with any insights/concerns you have regarding this applicant's qualifications in the areas above. How is this person gifted for Christian service? Do you have any reason to doubt the applicant's personal integrity? If so, please specify. Name of person completing this form: May we contact you if we have any questions? If so, please provide a phone number.