Audition Application – Parent | Center Grove High School Choral Music Department

Audition Application - Permissions/Releases

Auditions are held yearly for all choir students and are as follows:
- Auditions for current high school students in choir will take place during their classes the week prior to spring break.
- Auditions for current middle school students will happen in their middle school choir rooms the week prior to spring break. Monday will be MSN and Tuesday will be MSC. If you have a conflict, you should contact the directors for an appointment.

All registration information will be collected online and must be completed by a parent/guardian prior to auditions. All questions should be directed to Mrs. Dice or Mr. Norman.
Student Name*
First Last
I give permission for the student above to audition for the following choirs:*
- CG Sound System
- The Debtones
- CG Singers
- Surround Sound
- Accents
- Counterpoints
Parent E-mail Address*
Enter Email Confirm Email

Please provide an e-mail address where you wish to receive confirmation of your student's audition form.
Parent/Guardian Signature*
First Last
By entering your name above, you are signifying that you agree to give your student permission to audition for the choirs you have selected above.

PERMISSION TO TRAVEL

The Center Grove High School Music Department includes but is not limited to the following activities; marching band, show choir, concert choir, indoor percussion, winter guard, orchestra, jazz band, and pep band (hereinafter referred to as “THE MUSIC ACTIVITY”.

I give permission for {Name (First):1.3} {Name (Last):1.6} to travel with the Center Grove High School Music Department to performances and competitions throughout the school year while participating in THE MUSIC ACTIVITY.
MEDIA & PHOTO RELEASE

I hereby give my consent as the parent or guardian of {Name (First):1.3} {Name (Last):1.6} for him/her to be photographed and interviewed by news media organizations for use in their publications, websites, and broadcasts in connection with his/her participation in a Center Grove High School Music Activity.
Parent/Guardian Signature*
First Last
By entering your name above, you are signifying that you agree to the MEDIA RELEASE (unless declined) and PERMISSION TO TRAVEL statement above.

Financial Responsibility

Choir fees are collected on a monthly basis beginning in April for the upcoming choir season. The fees are used to help pay contest entry fees, costumes, props, choreography, band, and transportation. Each student will also pay for items such as makeup, shoes, jewelry, group polos. These items will be billed as received by the students.

Please keep in mind that CGCPO is made up of a group of caring volunteers who contribute countless hours toward the success of your student. Please be respectful of this time by paying your bills in a timely manner. If you have a financial hardship or a change in your financial situation (i.e. job loss), communicate with our billing coordinator so that our volunteers do not have to spend even more of their time tracking down individuals who have not paid their bills. We are not a collections agency and we appreciate you doing your part to be in communication with the CGCPO when you have a specific need.

We have a Help Fund that students and families can apply for if a need exists. The Help Fund will pay a percentage of the fees based on need and the amount of applicants. This form can be found at our website and is due at the Competitive Choir Parent Meeting each year. (held prior to the end of the school year)

In addition, the CGCPO owns all costumes that are issued to the students. If you are not up-to-date on your balance, the CGCPO reserves the right to hold a costume. The student will still be able to earn their credit academically, but will not be allowed to perform. There is no reason for this ever to happen with proper communication and timely payments!

Payment Schedule: Sound System

April 15	$250.00	GF
June 1	$250.00	GF
July 1	$250.00	FF
August 1	$210.00	Trip
September 1	$210.00	Trip
October 1	$210.00	Trip
November 1	$210.00	Trip
December 1	$210.00	Trip
January 1	$100 TF, $45 P	TF, P

Payment Schedule: The Debtones

April 15	$250.00	GF
June 1	$250.00	GF
July 1	$250.00	FF
August 1	$210.00	Trip
September 1	$210.00	Trip
October 1	$210.00	Trip
November 1	$210.00	Trip
December 1	$210.00	Trip
January 1	$100 TF, $45 P	TF, P

Payment Schedule: CG Singers

April 15	$250.00	GF
June 1	$250.00	FF
July 1	$210.00	Trip
August 1	$210.00	Trip
September 1	$210.00	Trip
October 1	$210.00	Trip
November 1	$210.00	Trip
December 1	$100 TF, $45 P	TF,P
January 1	misc

Payment Schedule: Surround Sound

April 15 $250.00 FF

August 1 $40 TF, $45 P TF, P
Payment Schedule: Accents

April 15 $250.00 FF

August 1 $40 TF, $45 P TF, P
GF = Group Fee FF = Fundraising Fee TF = Travel Fee P = Polo CF = Costume Fee

Students Doubling in a choir will be assessed $100 for the additional group fee.

Accessory Fee varies from year to year and will be around $150. Accessories will be billed or cash/carry throughout the year as items are received. Accessory Fee, Trip Fee, Polo Fee, and Travel Fee are approximate.

Please Note: If a student drops choir in the middle of the school year, there will be no reimbursements. The student is obligated to pay for all fees up to the date of withdrawal.
Payment Schedule: Counterpoints
Accessory Fees vary from year to year and will be around $50. Accessories will be billed or cash/carry throughout the year as items are received.
Parent/Guardian Signature*
First Last
By entering your name above, you are signifying that you agree to the FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY statement above.

Academic Eligibility

As per the Center Grove High School Handbook, students who are participating in a Co-Curricular Activity must be passing at least 5 classes in order to be eligible for participation. Students who are not passing 5 classes at the end of any particular nine weeks grading term will not be allowed to compete during the following 9 weeks of performance opportunity. Semester grades will override 2nd and 4th nine weeks grades. Incoming Freshman are exempt for the first 9 weeks of school, however grades from the 3rd nine weeks of their 8th grade year will be taken into consideration for ensemble placement. Students in a competing group who are academically ineligible during the nine weeks of a national competition or curricular trip will not be allowed to travel with their ensemble.
EXTRA/CO-CURRICULAR DRUG-ALCOHOL-TOBACCO POLICY

ECCDAT Forms are required for participation in all music department ensembles.

Rule #1: Do not use or possess any controlled substances, drug paraphernalia, alcohol, or any tobacco products.

Rule #2: Do not be in attendance at any gathering where there is unlawful use of controlled substances, drug paraphernalia, alcohol, or any tobacco products.

**This policy becomes effective once the Center Grove High School ECCDAT form has been completed by {Name (First):1.3} {Name (Last):1.6}. It is in effect from that point forward 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, until graduation. By signing the ECCDAT form, parents authorize Center Grove High School to obtain information from police agencies, the probation department, or any other certified source, including CGHS personnel, regarding the events leading up to an arrest, the filing of charges, or any police contact for an act which would be in violation of the stated rules of the Extra/Co-Curricular Drug-Alcohol-Tobacco Policy. High School students in the music program are also required to enroll in the Center Grove Random Drug Testing Program.

General Extra/Co-Curricular Program Regulations: Participation in extra/co-curricular activities is a privilege extended to individuals who have the physical ability to perform and the moral character to conduct themselves in the proper manner. When students choose to participate in extra/co-curricular activities, they place themselves in the public eye. Participants are expected to behave at all times in a manner that portrays a positive image of them, the teams they belong to and the school they represent. These rules, regulations, and penalties are set forth for CGHS extra/co-curricular activities and are in effect year round.

Social Function Expectations: Student-performers are expected to leave social events immediately where the illegal use of controlled substances, drug paraphernalia, alcohol, or any tobacco products is permitted by the host. Failure to do so implies guilt, and violators will be dealt with according to the policy.

Consequences of Drug-Alcohol-Tobacco Policy Violations
(All music students are considered in-season from the date of audition through the end of the following school year.)

1st Violation

Rule #1: The student-performer will be withheld from 25% of the total performances for the school year. This will carry into the following school year for all underclassman. In addition, eligibility for membership in an ensemble and ability to travel with that ensemble will be reviewed by the music directors. Driving privileges will be suspended for 90 school days. For the student-performer to be eligible for future participation, the student-performer will be required to submit to a drug screen at the school, at the student’s expense, and attend two (2) school sponsored educational awareness counseling sessions at the school, at the student’s expense. The student-performer will be required to attend all performances that take place during their suspension and complete a critique of the performance as stipulated by the directors as a concert replacement assignment.

Rule #2: The student-performer will be withheld from 10% of the total performances for the school year. This will carry into the following school year for all underclassman. In addition, eligibility for membership in an ensemble and ability to travel with that ensemble will be reviewed by the music directors. Driving privileges will be suspended for 45 school days. For the student-performer to be eligible for participation, the student-performer will be required to submit to a drug screen at the school, at the student’s expense, and attend one (1) school sponsored educational awareness counseling session, at the student’s expense. The student-performer will be required to attend all performances that take place during their suspension and complete a critique of the performance as stipulated by the directors as a concert replacement assignment.

2nd Violation:

Rule #1: Driving privileges will be suspended for 180 school days. During this time, the student will not be allowed to practice, perform or compete in any Music Department activities for one calendar year from the date of the violation. For the student-performer to be eligible for future participation, the student-performer will be required to submit to another drug screen to the school, at the student’s expense, and attend four (4) educational awareness counseling sessions at the school, at the student’s expense. The student-performer will be required to complete assignments as stipulated by the directors.

Rule #2: Driving privileges will be suspended for 90 school days and the student-performer will be withheld 25% of the total performances for the school year. This will carry into the following school year for all underclassman. In addition, eligibility for membership in an ensemble and ability to travel with that ensemble will be reviewed by the music directors. For the student-performer to be eligible for future participation, the student-performer will be required to submit to another drug screen at the school, at the student’s expense, and attend two (2) educational awareness counseling sessions at the school, at the student’s expense. The student-performer will be required to attend all performances that take place during their suspension and complete a critique of the performance as stipulated by the directors as a performance replacement assignment.

Definitions/Appeals

Conduct Rules: Any misconduct, theft, vandalism or other act which reflects discredit on the school is subject to disciplinary actions. This rule applies to all situations, whether extra/co-curricular, school related, or non-school related.
Any student participant convicted of a felony at any time shall be excluded from participation for one full year from the time of conviction. Conviction of a misdemeanor shall be subject to suspension from 25% of the total performances for the school year. The second or succeeding offense will bring a music suspension for one calendar year from the date of the violation. Continuation in a music activity until conviction is contingent upon the decision of the music directors. The performer will not be allowed to begin participation until after the penalty is served.

Attendance: To be eligible to practice or compete on a given day, a co/extra-curricular participant must be in class by 9:00am.

Due Process: Performers who have been penalized for violation of any rules have the right to a hearing. A student performer who desires a hearing must submit a letter to an Assistant Principal, within 5 calendar days, requesting that a hearing be held. An Assistant Principal will establish a time and place for the hearing. The finding of the hearing committee may be appealed to the high school Principal. This committee shall review both procedure and appropriateness of penalty. The Assistant Principal will chair the hearing. Other members of the committees will include the Choral Director, Orchestra Director, or Band Director (not the director of the activity), 2 teachers not associated with the activity in questions, and the student’s counselor.

Appeal to the Principal: The Principal shall serve as the FINAL step in the appeals process.
Random Drug Testing (RDT) Enrollment

I have read and understand the regulations of the Random Drug Testing (RDT) Program. I consent that my son or daughter, {Name (First):1.3} {Name (Last):1.6}, be enrolled in this program, hereby, voluntarily agree to be subject to its terms for the entire school career (grades 9-12). I accept the methods of obtaining necessary specimens, testing and analysis of specimens, and all other aspects of the program. I agree to cooperate in furnishing necessary specimens that may be required in accordance to the Random Drug Testing (RDT) program.

I further agree and consent to the disclosure of the sampling, testing and results provided for the Random Drug Testing (RDT) Program. This consent is given pursuant to all State and Federal Privacy Statutes and is a waiver of rights to nondisclosure of such test records and results only to the extent of the disclosures in the Random Drug Testing (RDT) program.
Parent/Guardian Signature*
First Last
By entering your name above, you are signifying that you agree to the ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY, EXTRA/CO-CURRICULAR DRUG-ALCOHOL-TOBACCO POLICY and RANDOM DRUG TESTING (RDT) ENROLLMENT above.

PARENT/GUARDIAN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND RELEASE

The Center Grove High School Music Department includes but is not limited to the following activities; marching band, show choir, indoor percussion, winter guard, orchestra, jazz band, and pep band (hereinafter referred to as “THE MUSIC ACTIVITY”.

The undersigned knows of and acknowledges that the student knows of the risks involved in participation and understands that serious injury and even death is possible in such participation, and chooses to accept any and all responsibility for {Name (First):1.3} {Name (Last):1.6}'s safety and welfare while participating in THE MUSIC ACTIVITY. With full understanding of the risks involved, undersigned agrees and holds harmless the directors, school, the schools involved and the parent organizations affiliated with these activities, of and from any and all responsibility and liability, including any from their own negligence, for any injury or claim resulting from such participation and agrees to take no legal action against the directors, school, the schools involved and the parent organizations affiliated with these activities because of any accident or mishap involving {Name (First):1.3} {Name (Last):1.6}'s participation in THE MUSIC ACTIVITY.

I hereby give permission, in the event of an accident, injury, or illness, for any and all necessary medical care to be administered to {Name (First):1.3} {Name (Last):1.6} by a physician, licensed nurse or EMT at a hospital or on the scene. Over the counter medication(s) may be administered as deemed necessary. I hereby release and hold harmless the Center Grove Music Department and the Center Grove Community School Corporation from all liability related to all such treatment by any and all medical professionals involved in an emergency situation.
Parent/Guardian Signature*
First Last
By entering your name above, you are signifying that you agree to the PARENT/GUARDIAN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND RELEASE above.