SOUTHWEST DISTRICT

Hi everyone!
According to the ICDA mission statement, we exist to (among other things) “promote excellence in the choral art through high quality offerings and events.” As the SWI district, this is our job. The question is- how do we do it? I have three goals/concerns for the duration of my directorship. I hope you will join me in raising the bar so that all of the events we offer will be “high quality”.
1. Be professional- Registration deadlines will be strictly adhered to. Asking for special consideration only makes more work for everyone.
2. Be prepared- Prepare your students and yourselves for honor choir and all-state rehearsal opportunities. Do not attempt to sight read the music or expect your students to- no matter how talented they are!
3. Be helpful- This organization is run by volunteers who all hold jobs in addition to their work with ICDA. Lend a hand or offer encouragement, not criticism.
Let's have a great year offering high quality events!
Cindy Nichols
Southwest District chair
southwest-chair@iowachoral.org
| Southwest District Events 2010-11 | ||
Thursday |
Aug 26, 2010 |
SW District Meeting |
| Saturday | Sept 11 | Pre-All-State Clinic |
Tuesday |
Sept 21 |
Opus postmark deadline for audition tapes |
| Saturday | Oct 23 | All-State Auditions |
Saturday |
Oct 30 |
Fall Symposium for new teachers |
| Thursday | Nov 18
Nov 19-20 |
Opus Concert All-State Festival in Ames |
Monday |
Feb 7, 2011 |
High School Honor Choir, IWCC (snow date Feb. 14) |
| Tuesday | Feb 22 | Middle School Solo/Ensemble and Large Group Clinic |
Tuesday |
March 15 |
Elementary/Middle School Honor Choir |
| Tuesday | May 10 | Outstanding Showcase
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July 25-28 |
Summer Convention in Mason City |

