Below are the requirements & information for groups that passed their audition and will perform at the Plaza Gardens Stage at Disneyland. All groups that made it will have their info passed along here.
Students in the Advanced & Ensemble Groups will need to wear their correct concert outfit for picture day, tape day, Winter Concert and for the actual performance (if we make it!). Following the performance the students will be expected to wear their Newhart T-shirts with jeans (or jean shorts/skirts) and tennis/gym shoes.
Here are the requirements that Disney has in order to audition and perform at Disneyland's Plaza Garden Stage. Please be aware of the requirements for the audition and the performance or you may not be going with us. This is word, for word, out of the Disney materials that we get.
Concert Dress:
- A formal, uniform look, including shoes
- a style that is appropriate
- no denim, t-shirts, athletic shoes, sandals, tattered clothing including unmatched footwear.
Music Criteria:
- Play musically with special attention to balance, tone quality, intonation, articulation and phrasing.
- Maintain good posture, energy and stage presence
Appearance -costume uniformity & creativity, suitable for performance and for the Disney audience , cleanliness and grooming
Interpretation of Music - contribution to overall show value through interpretation of music and/or facial expression, dynamics and phrasing
Showmanship - ability to display a sense of flair, style and energy
Professionalism - level of professionalism displayed during performance
Technical Execution - level of technical achievement in music, including accuracy of notes and rhythms, precision of intonation, dynamics and phrasing
Show Content - effectiveness of program choice, including creativity, variety, and suitability for a Disney audience
Show Value - overall effectiveness of the performance as a show element for Disneyland Resort Guests
Chaperones - A maximum of one chaperone for every ten performers may accompany the group. A chaperone is a responsible adult, 18 years or older. We will need chaperones to drive large vehicles (SUV's or Vans) to carry equipment. We will announce Chaperone sign-ups approx. 4 weeks in advance when permission slips are passed out. We will let those who were accepted know about the details about 1 week in advance.
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If we make the audition, the performance times will be announced by Disneyland approx. 2-3 weeks in advance of our performance date.
