Updated Link

Here is an updated (and functioning) link for information for the KCDA All-State Women's Choir.  Click Here, then scroll down.

Happy Saturday!

Tiffani N. Thompson
KCDA Webmaster

All-State Women's Choir

Good afternoon!

I hope that all of you have enjoyed your snow days this week!  Just a reminder that we are, as of today, exactly one month away from the audition deadline for the KCDA All-State Women's Choir.

Full details about the choir, clinician, and audition process (including links and forms) can be found on the KCDA website here: KCDA All-State Women's Choir.  General information is included below for your convenience.

Stay warm!

Tiffani N. Thompson
KCDA Webmaster

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2014 KCDA All-State Women's Choir 

The All-State Women's Choir performs as a part of the KCDA Summer Convention.

Clinician
Elaine Quilichini
To read Quilichini's bio CLICK HERE.

AUDITION INFORMATION:

• To be eligible for the 2014 KCDA Women’s All State Choir, singers must currently be in grades 9, 10, 11 and be part of Jr. High, High School, or Community Choir music programs.
• Audition fees may be sent in one check; checks should be made payable to KCDA. 
• Audition recordings should be emailed in .mp3 format to Amy Brown at abrown2@usd259.net or mailed to 

Amy Brown Wichita Northwest High School 1220 N. Tyler Rd. Wichita, KS 67212
  

Applications, audition recordings, and a $10.00 non-refundable application fee for each student must be postmarked by Friday, March 7, 2014.

David Gardner

Please see the following message from former KCDA President David Gardner's wife Cheryl.  David was admitted to the Kansas Heart Hospital on Wednesday.  More information will be posted to the KCDA Facebook page as it becomes available.

Tiffani N. Thompson

KCDA Webmaster

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Many of you are wondering what's going on with Dave-- after pneumonia, then gall bladder surgery, he wasn't getting better.  Brought him to the hospital for a work-up.  Turns out he has some cardiac issues, too, so he is going to be admitted to the Kansas Heart Hospital later today for some heart testing.

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Happy Holidays!

Funeral Arrangements: Jan Ehly

KCDA Friends,

 

The message below is from Heidi Ehly Zimmerman regarding funeral service details for Jan Ehly.  Continue to lift up Eph and his family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

 

Dustin

 

I am totally overwhelmed and humbled by the outpouring of love and support to our family upon the loss of our dear mother, wife and grandma. It is so comforting to hear your stories of how she impacted your lives - thank you so much for sharing! So many of you have asked about the plans for her funeral service so I wanted to post that although this information will also be in tomorrow's paper... Visitation will be from 10-11:00 AM December 21, 2013, in the Wesley Chapel at the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection, 13720 Roe Ave. Leawood, KS with funeral services starting at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care  (http://www.kansascityhospice.org/) the Resurrection Memorial Fund (http://www.cor.org/ministries/care-and-support/funerals-and-memorials/). Thank you all again, from the bottom of our hearts, for all of your many thoughts and prayers. God bless you all!

 

Obituary for Jan Ehly

Sympathy for Ehly Family

KCDA Friends,

Please keep Dr. Eph Ehly and his family in your thoughts and prayers.  Dr. Ehly's wife Jan lost her battle with cancer this morning.  Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 21 at 11am at the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection in Leawood, KS.  We will communicate and further details as they become available.

Dustin Cates

KCDA President-Elect

PerformOUTKC Artistic Director Opening

Please see the following posting from PerformOUTKC concerning their opening for Artistic Director.  All inquiries about the position should be directed to info@performoutkc.org.

Wishing you a happy and safe Thanksgiving Break!

Tiffani N. Thompson
KCDA Webmaster

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BACKGROUND: PerformOUTKC, Kansas City's finest youth choral theater

program for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered, Queer youth and their straight allies. Our new performance program incorporates a youth chorus and theatre troupe geared towards original work created by the young artists mixed with exciting choreographed musical theatre. PerformOUTKC has performed at community festivals and local schools, and has collaborated with the Mid-America Freedom Band and the Heartland Men's Chorus, inspiring, challenging and encouraging its audiences. New Artistic Director will start in March 2014 to plan the 2014-2015 concert season...so come be a part of it all!

Required Skills and Knowledge:

·       Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Music, Music Education or Vocal Performance. A combination of education and/or comparable work experience may be considered in lieu of educational requirements.

·       Experience with conducting both instrumental and vocal musicians

·       Excitement to produce and perform major musical theatre and original work.

·       Make reasonable efforts to represent POKC within relevant organizations such

as; GALA, ACDA and/or Chorus America

·       Commitment to supporting the growth and empowerment of the youth in
PerformOUTKC.

·       Experience in conducting choirs or directing musical theater productions.

·       Experience in planning and implementing performances, including creative
programming skills.

·       Ability to mentor and motivate youth.

·       Strong communication skills, ability to work as a member of a team

·       Strong leadership skills

·       Ability to work with youth of all skill levels and abilities

Interest individuals should submit:

·       Curriculum Vitae or Resume

·       Letter of Intent to include interest in working with LGBTQA youth in a performance perspective.

Send documents attention to AD Committee to info@performoutkc.org or by mail to PO Box 30032, Kansas City, MO. 64112

Compensation and Benefits:

The Artistic Director will be paid a monthly stipend with an attractive benefits package to include; paid travel expenses to annual GALA Choruses leadership conferences & directors retreats as part of the training & development responsibilities set by the board of directors. For a full position description, visit us online at www.performoutkc.org. Posting will close on Tuesday, December 31^st.