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ELIGIBILITY
FOR THE CHOIR AND ORCHESTRA PROGRAM
Registration for Grade 5 is open to Grade 4 students attending schools within the London District Catholic School Board. A prerequisite for entrance into St. Mary School is that the candidate is a Catholic student. Should vacancies occur in Grade 6, consideration will be given to candidates who demonstrate a high degree of musical ability and motivation.
AUDITION
AND SELECTION PROCESS
All students will participate in an audition at St. Mary School. Each student will be assessed on his/her vocal music ability. First priority for placement in the Choir and Orchestra Program will be given to students in Grade 4 who:
- demonstrate high vocal ability and a “good ear” for music
- are academically competent
- have good work habits
- are responsible and demonstrate self-discipline in all aspects of their school life
- are recommended by the home school on the basis of the above
- demonstrate an interest in music through involvement in school, parish and/or community choirs
- are interested in participating in the related arts education program – Music, Drama, Dance and Visual Arts.
Every attempt will be made to ensure equitable representation from the various schools represented in London and surrounding counties.
QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR CHILD’S AUDITION
Class sizes are regulated by collective agreements, thus the number of spaces for students is limited. Should your child not be accepted into the program, parents may call the school principal to review their child’s assessment.
REGISTRATION
- Download our Application Brochure OR Go to our Application Page and fill in the form, print it and attach a picture of your child and mail it to:
Principal
St. Mary School
347 Lyle Street
London, ON N5W 3R3
(519) 675-4423
- Request a recommendation from your home school principal who will have the home school music teacher assess your child’s vocal ability
- Print page and return to your child's home School Principal
- Include your signature and a photo of your child
- Students who reside within the boundary of the London District Catholic School Board and attend a school other than a Catholic school, will be granted an audition under the following conditions:
- parents are Catholic ratepayers
- a Catholic baptismal certificate for the student is available upon request
- If your child is an eligible candidate and you are applying from outside the London District Catholic School Board, please send the application form and photo to:
The Principal
St. Mary School Choir and Orchestra Program
347 Lyle Street
London ON, N5W-3R3
(519) 675-4423
- Due Date for registration is the end of November
WHAT DOES IT COST?
Instruments and music are supplied by the St. Mary Catholic School Council, of which every parent is a member.
There is an annual PROGRAM FEE to support the music program. Parents must also purchase a performance uniform.
PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Parents are required to:
- ensure that students attend all choir and concert performances
- see that their children look after the music and instruments entrusted to their care
- support the School Council fundraising
- ensure that their children adhere to the uniform code
- support the school and Board Mission Statements
CATHOLIC CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL –
MUSIC EXTENSION PROGRAM
St. Mary School is an official “feeder” school of Catholic Central High School. The Grade Eight Graduates of St. Mary School, Choir and Orchestra Program are strongly encouraged to continue their vocal and string studies in the Music Extension Program at Catholic Central High School. The extension program is unique to CCH.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVE
The Choir and Orchestra Program of the London District Catholic School Board provides a spiritual and social atmosphere which fosters the development of a high degree of excellence in music, in all areas of the arts and academics. It is the program’s mandate to continue to train students in liturgical music in order that they may be active members of their Catholic parishes now and in the future.
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