2012-13 SEASON SCHEDULE
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Location
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September
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22
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MYGA Rehearsals (All groups)
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Norridge
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October
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20
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MYGA Rehearsals (All groups)
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Mayfair
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November
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17
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MYGA Rehearsals (All groups)
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Mayfair
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2013
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January
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18-20
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MYGA Retreat
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Wonderland Camp
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February
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16
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MYGA Rehearsals (All groups)
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Norridge
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| March |
9 |
MYGA Rehearsals (All groups) |
Mayfair |
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April
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27
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MYGA Rehearsals (All groups)
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Kroc
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May
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10-12
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Tulip Time Festival
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Holland, MI
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May
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18
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Let the Music Begin! Concert
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Kroc
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MYGA Rehearsal Schedule
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9:00 AM
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Metro Youth Band/Praise Band Prep/Concert Band
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10:45 AM
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Devotions- All MYGA participants
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11:00 AM
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Metro Youth Chorus/Prep Band/Praise Band Prep
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Lunch ($3 pizza and pop) |
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Metro Youth Praise Band |
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1:30 PM
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SOURCE Drama Team
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Revised 8/23/2012
Who is eligible to participate in MYGA?
- All members of MYGA must:
- Be at least 12 years of age or older (at least 8 years of age for Prep Band and Praise Band Prep)
- Actively attend a Salvation Army corps and/or LTMB Music Program *
- Be recommended/endorsed by their corps officer for involvement in these groups
- Be able to attend at least 5 of the 6 MYGA rehearsals & the MYGA Retreat
- Additional absences due to illness or emergency will also be excused
- NOTE: In certain circumstances participation in special events and distribution of parts/solos may be affected because of attendance even if it is within this guideline
* Preference will be given to musicians from corps within the Metropolitan Division.
Additional Eligibility Requirements by Group:
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Metro Youth Band
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Metro Prep Band
Metro Praise Band Prep
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Metro Youth Chorus
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- Must be able to play American Instrumental Ensemble Series (AIES or ABES) Level III
- Recommendation of corps officer, bandmaster, instructor and/or Divisional Music & Gospel Arts staff
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- Must be 8 years or older
- Must be actively participating in a Salvation Army music program in the Metropolitan Division
- Recommendation of corps officer and/or Divisional Music & Gospel Arts staff
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- Must be willing to sing
- Ability to read music is not a prerequisite, but must be willing to learn.
- Interested piano accompanists are also encouraged to join (as well as bass & drums)
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Metro Youth Praise Team
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SOURCE Drama Team
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- Able to get to scheduled rehearsals outside of MYGA Saturdays
- Proficiency on instrument (guitar, bass, drums/percussion, guitar, keyboard, vocal)
- Responsible for providing own instrument/equipment
- Group is limited in size
- Entrance determined by interview/audition
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- Must be willing to speak alone or in groups in front of crowds
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As of 9/19/2012