A new web home for us!

Happy day! We now have our own little home on the web. In the future, you can find us at SyracuseUtahArts.org. Bookmark us in your browser and be sure to find us on Facebook for current announcements and news.

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Updates to Concert Series

Be sure to check out the updates to the concert series schedule!

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Congratulations to the new Miss Syracuse!

SCAC would like to congratulate 2010 cast member Carly Hawker on becoming Miss Syracuse 2011!

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Music Man Cast Information and Rehearsal Schedule

Hi folks! For any cast members who haven't gone to the official cast blog for The Music Man, please head on over there. The address is http://iowa-stubborn.blogspot.com. You'll find lots of information including the cast list, rehearsal schedule and other things pertaining to the show. 

We're so excited to get to know you all this summer. See you all at our first rehearsal/cast meeting June 7th at 6pm! (see the rehearsal schedule for full details)

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2011 Summer Concert Series Lineup

**All Free concerts will take place at Jensen Park (map) and will begin at 7 PM.  **

June 25 – Heritage Days
Double Wide

Double Wide is a country music band that hails from Ogden Utah and includes six accomplished musicians who have played in many other groups before joining forces.  Some of the former groups and artists they have played with include Gearhead, The Lofters, Red Shot Pony, the Utah State Symphony, Asa Cruz, Takara, and Journey singer Jeff Soto.  They believe that the foundation of great country music is good stories, great musicians and a little twang. www.doublewideband.com

July 2
Low Fi Riot, opening for
Vocalocity

Vocalocity is an aCapella group from Ogden which
does a high energy, very entertaining array of popular music arranged for 5 voices. Very family-friendly show sure to inspire and entertain everyone! Vocalocity took 1st place at the Northwest Regional Harmony Sweepstakes Competition and went on to the Nationals, competing against 8 other groups. www.vocalocitylive.com/home.cfm

July 9
Amanda Heise, opening for
Mermaid Baby

Winner of the 2011 Standard Examiner Top of Utah Battle of the Bands.  Mermaid Baby is an Indie/Rock/Surf trio formed in late 2009 in Ogden, Utah. They have played many shows along the Wasatch Front in the past year, and just recorded their first demo: "Whale of a Tale" EP.
http://www.reverbnation.com/mermaidbaby

July 16
Davis County Symphony

Davis County Symphony’s performance at the concert series last year was one of our best attended shows. They promise to delight again with great renditions of a variety of orchestral music from classics to pops.
www.daviscountysymphony.org

July 23
Open Mic Night

 In our second annual Open Mic Night, we invite anyone that wants the chance to shine on stage to show us what you’ve got!  Sing a solo, sing as a group, read a poem, do a dance, do a comedy routine – show us your talent!

July 30
2 Steps Back

2 Steps Back played at the Heritage Days Concert last summer, and returns to wow us again this year.  With a listener friendly mix of classic and modern rock, this band is sure to be a crowd-pleaser again.

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Please email us!

Due to the large size of the cast this year, communication is going to be so important and is the best way for us (the production team) to communicate with you! So because of this, PLEASE EMAIL US AS SOON AS POSSIBLE to let us know that you accept the role in which you were cast so that we may begin to collect all your email addresses for future communications! The email address to send this to is scac.music.man@gmail.com. Within 24 hours you will get an email welcoming you to the cast! If you do not get that confirmation email within that time frame please email us again. Thank you all so much, and remember first rehearsal is June 7th at 6:00pm sharp! =0)

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The Music Man Cast List

The Music Man Cast List

(Check the entire list, some names appear more than once)

Harold Hill - Ryan Snarr

Marian Paroo - Mariah Bailey

Mrs. Paroo - Kajsa Nelson

Winthrop - Noah Burch

Amaryllis - Sandra Johnston

Tommy Djilas - Rob Follet

Zaneeta Shinn - Amy Porter

Mayor Shinn - Jason Steed

Eulalie Shinn - Heather Steed

Gracie Shinn - Emri Johnson

More Shinn Family - Erin Steed, Holly Porter

Constable - Darren Maxfield

Marcellus - Jason Doman

Ethel Tofflemeier - Laura Bernards

Alma Hix - Amber Tueller

Oliver Hix - Sidney Graham

Maud Dunlop - Megan McFarland

Ewart Dunlop - Ben Elmer

Mrs. Squires - Sarah Stoddard

Jacey Squires - Charles Johnston

Olin Britt - Brandon Bills

Conductor - Jodie Johnson

Rock Island Family (Also cast in town ensemble) - Carl Hellewell, Michelle Hellewell, Jason Hellewell, Andrea Hellewell, Rachel Hellewell

Salesman #1 - Phil Tuckett

Salesman #2 - Todd Goff

Salesman #3 - Darren Maxfield

Salesman #4 - Nathan Fawcett

Salesman #5 - Jake Swensen

Charlie Cowell - Andrew Owens

Dance Captains - Phill Tuckett & Jamie Spackman

Featured Dancers (All Featured Dancers are also cast in town ensemble)

- Phill Tuckett & Jamie Spackman

- Julie Call & Jonathan Potthast

- Annie Streuling & Parker Bowles

- Abby Hoferitza & Chace Smith

- Samuel Stewart & Aubree Roskelley

- Jennica Smith & Calen Johnson

Pickalittle Ladies (All Ladies also in town ensemble)

- Camilla Jeffs

- Teri Beames

- Andrea Smith

- Valerie Perry

- Kimberly St. Clair

- Karen Williams

- Cindy Hellewell

- Tara Bruce

 Columbia Children’s Choir 

Brynn Whaley, Sydney Swalberg, Mary Stoddard, Rosie Stoddard, Johnathan Stoddard, Sarah Stoddard, Madalyn Munson, Ellie Brand, Kobe A. Payan, Kalena Erickson, Cambrie Elkins, Aliya Elkins,

Grace Edwards, Chase Kingsford, Keaton Winter, Megan Chandler, Alexa Roskelley, Denise Anderson, Venice Anderson Rachel Reeder, Abigail Stewart, Miranda Green, Elizabeth Green, Lucy Gridley, Austin Gridley

River City Townspeople Ensemble

(Lines, solos and features for “Iowa Stubborn,” “Wells Fargo Wagon” and other ensemble scenes will be distributed during the first week of rehearsals)

Teri Beames, Hannah Beames, Cassie Beames

Todd Goff

Jamie Murray, Cheyanne Murray, Tristin Murray, Keriana Murray

Rebecca Owens

Camilla Jeffs, Tyla Jeffs, Alayna Jeffs, Tiana Jeffs

Cindy Hellewell, Jospeh Hellewell, David Hellewell, Rebecka Hellewell, Marissa Hellewell

Nathan Fawcett, Libby Fawcett, Spencer Fawcett, Max Fawcett, Jace Fawcett, Joshua Fawcett

Andrew Johnston, Allison Johnston

Derek Spackman, Jamie Spackman

Amber Tueller, Kiera Tueller, Samia Tueller, Aspen Tueller, Faith Tueller

Darren Maxfield, Harrison Maxfield, Carter Maxfield, Nathan Maxfield

Teri Beames, Hannah Beames, Cassie Beames

Rachelle Harper, Charles Harper, Brigham Harper

Chaundra Wilson, Bowen Wilson, Aislinn Wilson, Liam Wilson, Connall Wilson, Cedrich Wilson

Laura Bernards, Christine Bernards

Tara Bruce, Maddy Bruce

Jason Doman

Kelsey Mills

Megan McFarland

Jodie Johnson, Kyla Johnson, Emri Johnson, Jaycee Johnson, Callen Johnson, Lerner Johnson

Tahya Follett, Addylee Follett

Emily Dixon

Mary Flanagan

Andrea Smith, Sierra Smith, Jennica Smith

Shannah Thorne

Kimberlee St. Clair

Valerie Perry

Karen Williams

Kristen Kubiak

Jake Swensen, Luke Swensen

Sidney Lisonbee

Riley Burch

Sarah Davis

The Boys Band

Phil Tucket, Callen Johnson, Parker Bowles, Samuel Stewart, Lerner Johnson,

Chase Kingsford, Andrew Johnston, Derek Spackman, Kobe A. Payan, Luke Swensen, Keaton Winter, Liam Wilson, Connall Wilson, Cedrich Wilson, Bowen Wilson, Charles Harper, Brigham Harper, Harrison Maxfield, Carter Maxfield, Nathan Maxfield, Spencer Fawcett, Max Fawcett, Jace Fawcett, Joshua Fawcett, Jospeh Hellewell, David Hellewell, Jason Hellewell, Noah Burch

If you are unable to accept your role, PLEASE email us at scac.music.man@gmail.com 

  We are so excited to get started! Our first rehearsal is set for Tuesday June 7th at 6:00pm at the Syracuse Community Center (where you auditioned).  Again, if you are unable to accept your role and participate with us this year please let us know as soon as possible so we can fill your empty spot!

 Please check the show blog http://iowa-stubborn.blogspot.com for updates and news prior to the first rehearsal.

See you all June 7th!

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Music Man Orchestra Audition Results

Thank you to everyone who auditioned for the Music Man Orchestra, those invited to participate will be contacted either by phone or email with the rehearsal schedule.

Katie Bills	Flute/Pic
Dylan Hansen	Bb Clarinet
George Queen	Bass Clarinet
Charlotte Duncan	Flute/Pic
Alyssa Thurston	Bb Clarinet
Darrell Knowles	Trombone 1
Aaron Walker	Trombone 2/Bass Trombone
Dave Burrell	Drum Set (Snare, Bass, Crash, Sus Cymbl)
Tre Tran	Timp, Tri, Woodblock, Whistle
Bethany Owens	Violin A
Holly Morgenegg	Violin A
Emily Dixon	Violin B
Kathryn Stelle	Violin B
Stephen Richardson	Violin C
Carly Cheney	Violin C
Nicole Rouley	Cello

We still have openings on the following instruments/parts:

Bb Clarinet

Oboe

Soprano Saxophone

Eb Clarinet

Bass Saxophone

Bassoon

Trumpet 1

Trumpet 2

Trumpet 3

Cello (1 player)

String Bass (2 players)

If you are interested in one of these open positions, please send an email to Shaun Davis at shaun.davis@gmail.com please include your phone number and istrument.

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Callback list for The Music Man

Please read this post VERY CAREFULLY! Your role in the show could depend on it. First of all, a big thank you to all who auditioned, we have so much talent in our community! Please be aware that if you are not invited to callbacks, it does NOT mean that you are not in the cast! Please check back Saturday May 14th for a complete cast list. The final cast list will be posted no later than midnight on the 14th.

Callbacks are scheduled for Wednesday May 11th from 6pm to 10pm

Please search for your name below the role or roles you are being considered for then scroll down for the time or times you will be needed.

Marian Paroo
Mariah Bailey
Tara Bruce
Julie Kland

Mrs. Paroo
Kajsa Nielsen
Andrea Smith

Winthrop Paroo
Noah Burch
Spencer Fawcett
David Hellewell
Derek Spackman

Amaryllis
Aliya Elkins
Kalena Ericksen
Sandra Johnston
Holly Porter
Sydney Swallberg

Tommy Djilas
Rob Follett
Phil Tuckett

Zaneeta Shinn
Amy Porter
Jamie Spackman

Ethel Toffelmier
Laura Bernards
Cindy Hellewell
Megan McFarland
Karen Williams

Charlie Cowell
Jodie Johnson
Andrew Owens

Olin Britt - Quartet (Bass)
Brandon Bills
Sidney Graham
Andrew Owens

Oliver Hix - Quartet (Baritone)
Sidney Graham
Jodie Johnson
Andrew Owens

Ewart Dunlop - Quartet (Second Tenor)
Ben Elmer
Jake Swensen

Jacey Squires - Quartet (High Tenor)
Ben Elmer
Charles Johnston

Rock Island
Todd Goff
Jodie Johnson
Andrew Owens
Phil Tuckett

Pick-a-little Ladies
Teri Beames
Cindy Hellewell
Katie Hunsaker
Camilla Jeffs
Kristen Kubiak
Jamie Murray
Kajsa Nielsen
Valerie Perry
Andrea Smith
Kimberlee St Clair
Sarah Stoddard
Shannah Thorne
Amber Tueller
Karen Williams
Chaundra Wilson

Callback Times .... Please try to arrive 10 minutes early!

6:00pm to 6:25pm - Harolds, Tommys, Shinns, Zaneetas, Constables, Marians
6:25pm to 6:50pm - Eulalies, Shinns, Zaneetas, Tommys, Winthrops
6:50pm to 7:15pm - Winthrops, Mrs. Paroos, Marians, Amarylises, Harolds
7:15pm to 7:40pm - Harolds, Marians, Winthrops, Eulalies, Pickalittles, Ethels
7:40pm to 8:05pm - Harolds, Marians, Mrs. Paroos, Marcelluses, Ethels
8:05pm to 8:30pm - Harolds, Marcelluses, Rock Islanders, Charlies
8:30pm to 8:55pm - Marians, Charlies, Quartet Men
8:55pm to 9:20pm - Marians, Harolds, Quartet Men
9:20pm to 10:00pm - Marians, Harolds, Quartet Men

Callbacks will be held in the same place you auditioned. Please email Lindy at lindy.davis@live.com if you have any questions.

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And the winner is...

We want to thank all those who submitted entries in our Cover Art Contest. We had such a hard time choosing our favorite. In the end, we chose Katie Bills' cover art. Her design does a terrific job of fulfilling the design requirements outlined by our design brief while at the same time reflecting the vision that the director and production staff have for the show. Congratulations Katie!

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Updated Audition Details for "The Music Man"...plus Orchestra Audition Information

* For performance dates and additional information, please see this previous post. Click Here. 

Performer Auditions
Auditions for "The Music Man" will be held on a first-come first-served basis on Saturday, May 7 from 8 AM to Noon at the Syracuse Community Center. Auditioners should come with audition forms in-hand and prepared to sing 16 bars of a Broadway song and learn a brief dance routine.

Audition Documents:
Please download these IMPORTANT documents and read/fill them out prior to the audition:
Audition Information
Character Descriptions
Audition Form
Conflicts Calendar

Questions? Email scac.music.man@gmail.com

Callbacks
Callbacks will be held at the Community Center Wednesday, May 11 from 6 to 10pm.

Orchestra Auditions
Orchestra auditions will also be held on Saturday, May 7 from 8 AM to Noon at the Syracuse Community Center. (There is a chance that these auditions might be held in an adjacent building. A sign will be posted at the Community Center entrance if this is the case.) Each musician should prepare a selection (Solo or Etude) up to 3 minutes in length. Accompaniment not required. A piano will be available for use, however you must bring your own accompanist. If you have any questions, please contact Shaun Davis shaun.davis@gmail.com

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Summer Musical 2011: The Music Man!

The Syracuse City Arts Council is pleased to announce work is underway on the 2011 summer musical. “The Music Man” will perform at the Syracuse High Auditorium on August 5, 6, and 8.  Currently, the Arts Council is looking for volunteers with a variety of skills and experience to fill production, publicity, fundraising, and administrative roles. Please see the list below for a full list of positions. To join the team, submit a letter of interest to the Arts Council via email to syracuseperformingarts@gmail.com no later than February 19, 2011.

Auditions will be held May 7 with callbacks on May 11 from 6 to 10. The first cast meeting for all cast members will be May 21. Regular rehearsals will begin June 7. There are many opportunities for families and individuals with or without theatrical experience. Children under twelve are welcome in the cast with a parent or guardian in attendance at all times. It’s fun, rewarding, and a great way to give back to our community. Watch the city newsletter, the Islander Newspaper, and this blog for additional information on this production and the Summer Concert Series.

NOTE: All positions on the staff and in the orchestra are non-paid, volunteer positions.

Production Staff Positions (*position can be filled by someone who is also interested in being in the cast):

Properties Master*
Construction Foreman*
Construction Crew*
Scenic Painters*
Technical Crew
Production Assistant(s)
Publicity*
Media Liaison*
Program Designer*
Parade Coordinator*
Sponsorship and Fundraising Coordinator*
Photographer*
Box Office Manager
House Manager
Concessions
Ushers
Security staff

Live Orchestra:
BASS
CELLO
PIANO
REED 1: FLUTE, PICCOLO
REED 2: Bb CLARINET, ENGLISH HORN, OBOE
REED 3: Bb CLARINET, Eb CLARINET, SOPRANO SAX
REED 4: Bb CLARINET, BASS CLARINET, FLUTE, PICCOLO
REED 5: Bb CLARINET, BARITONE SAXOPHONE, BASS SAXOPHONE, BASSOON
TROMBONE 1
TROMBONE 2
BASS TROMBONE
TRUMPET 1
TRUMPET 2
TRUMPET 3
VIOLIN A-B-C
PERCUSSION: BASS DRUM, BELLS, CYMBAL, GLOCKENSPIEL, HIGH HAT, SNARE DRUM, TEMPLE BLOCKS, TOM TOM, TRIANGLE, TYMPANI, VIBRAPHONE, WHISTLE, WOOD BLOCK, XYLOPHONE

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Summer Concert Series 2011

The arts council is in the process of planning our 2011 concert series schedule. If you would like to be a part of the concert series committee or to apply to perform at our concert series, please contact syracuseperformingarts@gmail.com.

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