Five Star Show Choir
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What is Five Star?
Five Star is an auditioned advanced mixed show choir which combines singing with intricate choreography to create high-energy, multi-song performances. Five Star performs at EMS Choir concerts, regional invitationals, and a national competition in California. This ensemble is often used for extra performances that promote the EMS Choir program such as the Elementary School Tour as well as caroling in Nob Hill. Five Star has a history of being a high-performing middle school show choir locally and out-of-state because of its hard working students with a wide variety of talents. If you have never seen Five Star perform, please visit our Instagram (ems_choirs) to see what their performances look like during competition season. In the past we won best in show at Volcano Vista’s Red Tail Rally and 1st place at the Light Up the Stage Show Choir competition in Burbank, California. If you have any questions about Five Star, please email the EMS Choir Booster Five Star VP at eisenhower5starvp@gmail.com. |
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Who gets to be in Five Star?
All rising 6th, 7th, and 8th grade EMS students are welcome to audition, however admittance into this ensemble is highly competitive. Five Star is an ensemble of 30-40 students. All Five Star members are required to be enrolled in an EMS Music Department curricular course (i.e., choir, band, or orchestra.)
How much time is involved?
This ensemble is an Enrichment class during the school day as well as an extra-curricular activity. Students rehearse before school two mornings a week (Tues. & Thurs., 7:00-8:10 am). There are additional full-day practices we call "Intensives" one Saturday a month. Five Star performs at many concerts, performances, and competitions throughout the year. Please familiarize yourself with everything listed on the Five Star Events page. Being involved in Five Star requires a significant time commitment.
Is Five Star as physically demanding as a sport?
Yes! Dancing is hard work! Due to the rigorous activity required for Five Star students, we require a physical exam clearance from their primary physician prior to starting Five Star in August.
What does it cost to participate?
This year the Five Star class fee is approximately $400. This fee goes towards the choreographer, music arranger, and costuming expenses. This fee will also cover students Five Star sweatshirts. Five Star students have the option to participate in the spring competition trip. There is an additional trip fee, which can be as much as $900. The Burbank trip fee is not included in the class fee. More information can be found on the Five Star Fees & Expenses page.
I want to do that! How do I audition?
Five Star auditions for the upcoming year are held at the end of each school year. The audition process for this ensemble includes 2 days of after school audition clinics. After the audition clinics, students must submit audition videos via Google Classroom. See the Five Star Audition page for more information.
Who leads the Five Star team?
William Gonzales is the EMS Choir director and the faculty advisor for Five Star. (william.gonzales@aps.edu)
Danae Holly is the Five Star Assistant Director. (DanaeHolly@gmail.com)
Gabriella Mack and Steffahn Maclin of Mac Choreography are our choreographers. (macchoreography@gmail.com)
There is more information about this amazing team of professionals on the Five Star Staff page.
The EMS Choir Booster Board member who represents Five Star is the Five Star VP. (eisenhower5starvp@gmail.com)
How do Five Star members know what's happening?
Five Star is a very active ensemble, and all events will be posted to the Five Star Calendar. Information will be communicated through the monthly newsletters and via email. All newsletters and important announcements will be posted on the Five Star Newsletters page, so check back often.
Are you on social media?
Yes! we post Five Star content on the EMS Choirs Instagram. This is the main social media channel for all EMS Choir ensembles, including Five Star. Parents might also want to join the Eisenhower Choir Boosters Facebook Group.
All rising 6th, 7th, and 8th grade EMS students are welcome to audition, however admittance into this ensemble is highly competitive. Five Star is an ensemble of 30-40 students. All Five Star members are required to be enrolled in an EMS Music Department curricular course (i.e., choir, band, or orchestra.)
How much time is involved?
This ensemble is an Enrichment class during the school day as well as an extra-curricular activity. Students rehearse before school two mornings a week (Tues. & Thurs., 7:00-8:10 am). There are additional full-day practices we call "Intensives" one Saturday a month. Five Star performs at many concerts, performances, and competitions throughout the year. Please familiarize yourself with everything listed on the Five Star Events page. Being involved in Five Star requires a significant time commitment.
Is Five Star as physically demanding as a sport?
Yes! Dancing is hard work! Due to the rigorous activity required for Five Star students, we require a physical exam clearance from their primary physician prior to starting Five Star in August.
What does it cost to participate?
This year the Five Star class fee is approximately $400. This fee goes towards the choreographer, music arranger, and costuming expenses. This fee will also cover students Five Star sweatshirts. Five Star students have the option to participate in the spring competition trip. There is an additional trip fee, which can be as much as $900. The Burbank trip fee is not included in the class fee. More information can be found on the Five Star Fees & Expenses page.
I want to do that! How do I audition?
Five Star auditions for the upcoming year are held at the end of each school year. The audition process for this ensemble includes 2 days of after school audition clinics. After the audition clinics, students must submit audition videos via Google Classroom. See the Five Star Audition page for more information.
Who leads the Five Star team?
William Gonzales is the EMS Choir director and the faculty advisor for Five Star. (william.gonzales@aps.edu)
Danae Holly is the Five Star Assistant Director. (DanaeHolly@gmail.com)
Gabriella Mack and Steffahn Maclin of Mac Choreography are our choreographers. (macchoreography@gmail.com)
There is more information about this amazing team of professionals on the Five Star Staff page.
The EMS Choir Booster Board member who represents Five Star is the Five Star VP. (eisenhower5starvp@gmail.com)
How do Five Star members know what's happening?
Five Star is a very active ensemble, and all events will be posted to the Five Star Calendar. Information will be communicated through the monthly newsletters and via email. All newsletters and important announcements will be posted on the Five Star Newsletters page, so check back often.
Are you on social media?
Yes! we post Five Star content on the EMS Choirs Instagram. This is the main social media channel for all EMS Choir ensembles, including Five Star. Parents might also want to join the Eisenhower Choir Boosters Facebook Group.
May I make a donation to help Five Star?
Yes please! We'd love for you to visit our Donations Page. We receive minimal state or district funding, and tax-deductible donations help us provide unique and excellent musical opportunities to students. Five Star has even more expenses than the curricular choir ensembles, so every penny help us take these kids to Burbank and beyond. Please let us know if you would like your donation to benefit Five Star when making your donation.
Yes please! We'd love for you to visit our Donations Page. We receive minimal state or district funding, and tax-deductible donations help us provide unique and excellent musical opportunities to students. Five Star has even more expenses than the curricular choir ensembles, so every penny help us take these kids to Burbank and beyond. Please let us know if you would like your donation to benefit Five Star when making your donation.
FIVE STAR SHOW CHOIR won first place at the 2023 "Light Up the Stage" show choir competition in Burbank, CA - also awarded Best Showmanship & Best Musicality. Congratulations!