FINAL WEEK NEWS

Hooray! (That's an interjection, by the way). we ran the show twice this morning and the 2nd time was beginning to get there!  Great job, kids! Remember to review your written scripts and songs to make sure you are really saying/singing the correct words!

Next week's schedule:
TUESDAY-Regular camp times.  Wear HAMS shirts.
Bring all show clothing and leave it all at HHS- except camp shirt and possibly shoes.

WEDNESDAY-  Bring HAMS shirts and leave them at HHS with other costume clothing.

THURSDAY- NO CAMP  IN THE MORNING!
             OPEN DRESS REHEARSAL AT 7:00.  Parents are invited to come and be our audience.  Photos may be taken during the show.  We will be making  an official video.
             Please have your children in the auditorium at 6:30.  We will start the show  at 7:00. The kids should be ready to go home by 8:30.

FRIDAY- Opening Night! Performers should report at 6:30

SATURDAY-Performers report at 1:30 for the 2:00 show. 
Between shows, the students will remain with us.  We will eat pizza, etc. Play games, etc. until  the 7:00 show.

After the 7:00 show, performers should take all their personal clothing/props home with  them.

A Word About Costumes

 The camp shirt will be the base of the costume.

The bright colored t-shirt will go over top of the camp shirt, so be sure that it covers the camp shirt.  Remember- no blue or red.

The white shirt needs to be one that we can paint a large black letter or two (blood type) on.  It should be slightly larger-like a night shirt.

Remember the black shorts to finish out the costumes.  Gym shoes that are clean and in good shape or jazz shoes.  Short socks.

Circulation girls will wear their short sleeve or sleeveless leotard under everything.  Color doesn't matter as it will never show.

Reminder: We're at Hamilton High from now on!

Parents, just a reminder: We're at Hamilton High School from now on! Please pull into the Eaton Avenue parking lot and drop your child off at the doors labeled Auditorium. We will be there to greet your child and show them where to go. If you arrive after 9:00, please take your child into the auditorium, as no one will be there to greet them at the door. To get to the auditorium, walk straight into the school. After passing the outside doors, inner doors, and a set of brown doors leading to a hallway, you will see the glass display case ahead of you. This is the auditorium lobby. Please bring your child inside using either set of wooden double doors to the left and right of the display case.

Also, if you did not get a note about costumes along with a ticket order form, please make sure to let a teacher know so we can send one home with your child.

Lastly, we will be sending home a letter regarding parent volunteers. Volunteer positions are filled based on the order that we receive notice from you. So if you want to volunteer, please let us know as early as possible so we can ensure you a spot. Volunteers get to see the show for free!

Hope your getting as excited about the show as we are! :-)
Miss Haven, Mrs. McKee, and Mrs. Fox

4th of July performance

This is a very poor quality video, but here is the kids' performance at Hamilton's Independence Day celebration. The video is unlisted, so only people with the link can view it. If you want to share it with anyone, you must give them the link.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-trJW4nrixQ&feature=youtu.be

"Preamble" dance on YouTube

Hello everyone! As you read in the information we sent home with our campers today, we will be performing "The Preamble" and "You're A Grand Old Flag" at the City of Hamilton's Independence Day celebration on Wednesday, July 4th. (Just a note: there is NO camp in the morning that day. Please see the info sheet or contact a teacher if you need more info).

Here is a link to the dance for "The Preamble" on YouTube. We may only have room for a few kids to dance while the others stand and sing, so please encourage your child to practice the dance this weekend so that they can could potentially be picked as one of our dancers for this performance. (The stage we perform on might be small, so we won't know for sure until we get more information on the space we have).

http://youtu.be/ihWtjW6WHB8

2012 HAMS Audition Video

The 2012 HAMS audition video link is below. Due to a required change in formatting, Shelbey's head got cut off at times. So there are some over-head arm movements you may not be able to see clearly. Emily Russell is in the back (wearing blue and white, on the right side of the video). She knows the dance well, so you can watch her for the parts where Shelbey might not be clearly visible.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xu7hpXQb1o&feature=youtu.be

HAMS Time is Fast Approaching!

HAMS camp  starts Tuesday, June 12 at Bridgeport 9:00-11:30.  If you have not pre-registered your child we should still have spots available on the 12th.  We are all looking forward to a wonderful summer!  Don't forget a small snack (no fruit or sticky sweet food) and water.  And remember-gym shoes only.

Promotional Video for the Upcoming HAMS camp

Some campers from last year discuss their experiences and their thoughts about our upcoming season.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olEnsDBwzLY&list=HL1335816353&feature=mh_lolz

Summer 2012 SCHOOL HOUSE ROCK LIVE!

H.A.M.S. Camp 2012

Hamilton Music and Art School Camp

Questions?  Call Ms. Meg Haven: 513-295-8845 or Mrs. Tari McKee: 513-265-3615

Eligibility: Any Hamilton City School student who has completed 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade.  Enrollment limited to the first 65 campers paying at least a $25.00 deposit.

Times/Places:

Camp/Rehearsals: 9:00 – 11:30 every Tues. and Wed. and Thurs. June 12  through August 9.

At Bridgeport Elementary during June and July          

At Hamilton High  School in August

 Open Dress rehearsal Thursday, Aug. 9, 7:00, at Hamilton High School

Performances “School House Rock Live” (audience tickets will be $5.00 each) at Hamilton High  Friday, Aug. 10, 7:00

  Saturday, Aug. 11 2:00 and 7:00. (Performers should be prepared to stay between performances.  We will order pizza, play games, and reflect on our experience)

Cost: $50.00 per camper.  This covers a camp t-shirt,  music, scripts, materials, some costumes, and  props.                                                    

At least $25.00 will be due on first day of camp with the remainder  to be paid by July 5.
Payment may be made by cash or checks made out to “Hamilton Performing Arts Association”.

Attendance: Since we are working towards a final product of a finished show, regular attendance is a must. Any camper with more than 2 unexcused absences will be dismissed from the camp without a refund.

We do realize that families do take vacations in the summer and we don’t require that you alter your vacation plans.  We do, however, require advanced notice of any absence for vacation purposes.                                     

Please schedule other summer events on days other than Tuesday , Wednesday, or Thursday,  if possible.

All campers must be dropped off and picked up on time.  For emergency delays or absences please call

Ms. Meg Haven: 513-2958845

Mrs. Tari McKee: 513-265-3615

What to wear: comfortable clothes for sitting on the floor, moving, etc.                                                                                                          .                                  

For safety reasons, gym shoes – absolutely no flip flops, sandals, etc.

What to Bring: A  snack and a water bottle. We will have a 10-minute snack break each day.

Suggested snacks:  granola bar, snack bag  of chips, crackers, cookies. 

NO FRUIT OR SWEET DRINKS                                         

*This group will also be performing 2 patriotic songs uptown after the 4^th of July Parade at around noon.