Call for Auditions:
Stars of Education 2009
Thursday, March 12, 2009 | Douglass High School

We are currently recruiting for fine arts students & ensembles to participate in the 2009 Stars of Education celebration.

1. Seeking 1 (one) opening performance and 3 (three) program performances
   
   
2. Length of each piece performed must be less than 4 minutes – including stage entrance & exit
   
   
3. Performance must be appropriate for television broadcast (slower paced performances generally do not work well for a television audience, make sure song lyrics & movements are television appropriate). Vocal groups should not sing with pre-recorded vocal tracks unless the recorded
   vocals are accompaniment (we want to hear YOUR kids' voices).
   
   
4. Audition must be on VHS or DVD with visual – NO audiotapes/CDs will be accepted
   
   
5. Audition must be an accurate representation of what will be performed at the event
   
   
6. Stage dimensions are 32’ x 20’ (24 inches high)
   
   
7. Transportation costs to rehearsal and event will be reimbursed by the Foundation
   
   
8. Students will be provided a boxed meal on the evening of event
   
   
9. A panel of business representatives will review audition VHS or DVD

TIMELINE

• December 3, 2008 — Applications & Audition VHS or DVD deadline
• December 5, 2008 — Selection Committee will meet *You will be notified the week of December 8 with the results*
• March 11, 2009 — Rehearsals (Douglass High School – AM)
• March 12, 2009 — Stars of Education (Douglass High School 5:30 – 7:30 PM)
  

HOW TO APPLY
Deadline: December 3, 2008

• Apply online.
• The application must be completed in one session. The information you will need to complete the application:
  
  • Name of person or group performing,
  • # of participants,
  • school name,
  • teacher name and contact info,
  • name of piece being performed,
  • composer/arranger if known,
  • length of piece,
  • any special requirements (mics, risers, piano, cd player etc….)

DVD/VHS TAPE SUBMISSION
Deadline: December 3, 2008

• Hand deliver your submission to the Foundation Office
• Send your submission through school mail to the Foundation Office

Foundation Address: 5225 N. Shartel Suite 201

Foundation Hours: 7:30am-5:00pm Monday-Friday

Additional Information: Robyn Hilger, Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation, 879-2007; robyn@okckids.com