MISSING COAT/WALLET
One of the Emens staff has reported a missing blue North Face jacket (with wallet inside) after this weekend.  If any of you have seen it or picked it up by mistake, please let Mr. Alder know.  CS

UPCOMING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
There are some changes to the rehearsal schedule for the next couple of weeks.  Heads up!

Week of Monday, April 6–Wednesday, April 8:  NO REHEARSALS
Monday, April 13:  NO REHEARSAL
Tuesday, April 14:  Production meeting, 500 pm, Rehearsal as normal, 700 pm–FULL CAST
Wednesday, April 15:  NO REHEARSAL
Monday, April 20:  NO REHEARSAL
Tuesday, April 21:  Production meeting, 500 pm, Reauditions, 700 pm–FULL CAST
Wednesday, April 22:  NO REHEARSAL
Monday, April 27:  NO REHEARSAL
Tuesday, April 28:  Production meeting, 500 pm, ACM elections, 700 pm, Worthen Arena–Reauditioners and CM only
Wednesday, April 29:  NO REHEARSAL
Friday, May 1:  ‘09-10 Production Staff interviews, 230 pm, MU 123

DON NEUEN WORKSHOP–GLEE CLUB
As you may recall, the founding director of University Singers, Don Neuen, will be visiting Ball State in April, and would like to have a workshop with the Glee Club.  This will take place on Thursday, April 23, from 930-1045 am in Choral Hall of the Music Instruction Building. Please understand the wonderful opportunity this presents for us, both as vocalists and University Singers.  All 20 Glee Club members will be expected in attendance, and Travel Notices will be provided in advance.  CS

REAUDITIONS!
The end of another year is quickly approaching!  This also means that the beginning of a new year is right around the corner…  For those of you who plan to participate in University Singers again next year (a whole lot of you, I hope!), we will be holding reauditions on Tuesday, April 21, during normal rehearsal hours.  You can expect a process similar to that of your original audition, so please prepare yourself accordingly.  Singer/dancers, be ready to perform a short piece that showcases your voice and learn a short dance routine.  Instrumentalists, you will also need to prepare a little something to perform.  Technicians, you are expected to sing the Alma Mater while playing the tambourine and dancing “Eye to Eye.”  KIDDING!  Be prepared for a brief question/answer session about your tech skills.  As always, everyone is expected to provide their own accompaniment and be nicely dressed.  Any questions, let us know!  CS

LEADERSHIP 2009-2010
The beginning of a new year also means the beginning of new leadership!  Those of you who want in on the business side of things next year, listen up!  We will be holding Assistant Company Manager elections on Tuesday, April 28, during normal rehearsal hours.  Any of you who are interested in running for this position, be prepared for an “interview” of sorts with your ’09-10 Company Manager (that’s me!) and all reauditioners.  This will be a very professional, business-like process, so all prospective ACMs should be nicely dressed.  If you have ANY questions about the interview process, or about the role of ACM in general, let’s chat!

After the new ACM is elected, the two of us will need to appoint the Production Staff.  Like I’ve been preaching all year, there are several positions available, and I hope to see many of you interested in them.  This interview process is much more casual and will take place the Friday before Finals Week (and our last weekend of auditions), May 1, at 230 pm, in MU 123. Below, you’ll find a list of all Production Staff positions:

Company Manager: serves as a liason between cast and director; oversees all aspects of University Singers as a business and performance ensemble; leads Production Meetings
Assistant Company Manager: learns the role of CM; publishes Company Briefs; organizes FFW Desert Reception and Spectacular Preview Show
Band Manager: serves as a liason between band and Production Staff; leads band rehearsals
Tech Manager: serves as a liason between tech crew and Production Staff; aka the “go-to” tech guy (or girl!)
Dance Captain(s): responsible for creating, teaching, and cleaning choreography to be used in the show
Outreach: serves as a liason between alumni and current cast; acts as correspondent between all prospective auditioners; helps to keep University Singers a prominent figure on campus and in the community
Show: organizes all Homecoming Activites; in charge of publicity (including posters, t-shirts, and advertisement) and student ticket sales for Spectacular
Equipment Manager: ensures that all equipment is in functionable, quality condition; oversees load-ins/outs; paints the set for performances
Web Manager: maintains all aspects of the University Singers website, making sure it is up to date and aesthetically pleasing
Wardrobe Manager: responsible for keeping costumes organized, clean, and accounted for; makes alterations as needed so all costumes fit appropriately; provides face tape for every rehearsal and performance

Again, if you have any questions about what role might be right for you, please ask us!  Even if you’re not sure where you might fit, please come to interview.  I see a lot of potential in so many of you.  I’m so excited for next year–I hope you all are, too!  CS

NEW CAST AUDITIONS
As you all know, we will be holding auditions for new cast members on Saturday, April 25, Saturday, May 2, and Sunday, May 1. All of you are required to attend AT LEAST one of these auditions, to help organize the sign up tables, Outreach display, etc.  I encourage you all to come to all three sessions, especially those of you who will be coming back next year.  It’s always fun to watch the auditions–get excited!  We’ll have sign-ups when we meet for rehearsal next Tuesday, April 17.  CS

APRIL 30TH GIG
I have been contacted by a member of High Street Methodist requesting a small group to perform on Thursday, April 30. This could be small group numbers, solos, instrumental solos…whatever you can cook up.  The performance would be around lunch time.  This is a Thursday, so you’d have to have no classes during that time, of course.  Since we don’t have rehearsals this week, I need EVERYONE to contact me via email, text, whatever and say either yes or no ASAP so I can let them know so they can plan accordingly.  Thanks for your help!   LM

THIS WEEK
Monday, April 6–Wednesday, April 8:  NO REHEARSALS

UPCOMING EVENTS
Saturday, April 18:  Indy run-out, call time TBA
Tuesday, April 21, 700 pm:  Reauditions–FULL CAST (even if you are not reauditioning)
Thursday, April 23, 930-1045 am:  Don Neuen Workshop, Choral Hall (MI building)–GLEE CLUB
Saturday, April 25, morning-afternoon:  46th Cast Auditions–FULL CAST (as signed up)
Tuesday, April 28, 700 pm:  ACM Elections, Worthen Arena–Reauditioners and current CM only
Friday, May 1, 230 pm:  ‘09-10 Production Staff interviews, MU 123
Saturday, May 2, morning-afternoon:  46th Cast Auditions–FULL CAST (as signed up)
Saturday, May 2, afternoon call time TBA:  Indianapolis Gardens performance
Sunday, May 3, afternoon:  46th Cast Auditions–FULL CAST (as signed up)