Cypress Lake Vocal Department

 

Choirs Head to Districts

The Cypress Lake choirs will be heading to Charlotte High School on the 23rd to participate in the FVA District Choral MPA.  Read more about it in the NEWS section.

Upcoming Events

  • Feb 23 FVA District Choral MPA Punta Gorda, FL
     
  • Feb 27 Center for the Arts Auditions Fort Myers, FL
     
  • Feb 28 Center for the Arts Auditions Fort Myers, FL
     
  • Mar 1 Weekly TAG Rehearsal Fort Myers, FL
     
  • Mar 2 TAG Performance North Fort Myers, FL
     

TAG Nominated for Two CARAs!

 The A Cappella Group is nominated for two CARA awards for 2012.  The CARA awards are the a cappella world's Grammy and are given for excellence in a cappella recordings.  Check out the full story in the NEWS section.

Upcoming Dates

Thursday, February 23rd, 2012

FVA District Choral MPA

Charlotte High School 3:00 - 5:00 pm | Free
1250 Cooper Street Punta Gorda FL 33950 USA 941-575-5450 [map]

Cypress Chorale and Intermezzo will be participating in the Florida Vocal Association District Music Performance Assessment at Charlotte High School.  The choirs will be evaluated by a panel of adjudicators on their stage performance and sight singing abilities.  Both choirs will perform in the 3:00-5:00 pm block.

The students will leave Cypress Lake by bus at 1:35 to travel to Charlotte High School.  All students will need to bring their concert attire to school on this day.  We will leave from Charlotte High School approximately 5:20 and return to Cypress Lake between 6:15 and 6:30 p.m.

We still need parents to ride along with us and serve as chaperones.  Please contact Mr. Stroh if you are able to help out. 

Monday, February 27th, 2012

Center for the Arts Auditions

CLCA Choir Room 6:00 - 9:00 pm
6740 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US 239-481-2233 [map]

Any student that wishes to be a part of the vocal music program at Cypress Lake Center for the Arts must audition.  Students will need to prepare two solos.  Complete audition requirements are detailed in the Audition Packets that are available at Cypress Lake Center for the Arts.

Tuesday, February 28th, 2012

Center for the Arts Auditions

CLCA Choir Room 6:00 - 9:00 pm
6740 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US 239-481-2233 [map]

Any student that wishes to be a part of the vocal music program at Cypress Lake Center for the Arts must audition.  Students will need to prepare two solos.  Complete audition requirements are detailed in the Audition Packets that are available at Cypress Lake Center for the Arts.

Thursday, March 1st, 2012

Weekly TAG Rehearsal

CLCA Choir Room 2:30 - 4:30 pm
6740 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US 239-481-2233 [map]

Weekly TAG Rehearsal

Friday, March 2nd, 2012

TAG Performance

Buccaneer Estates 6:30 pm
2210 North Tamiami Trail North Fort Myers FL 33903 [map]

The A Cappella Group will be performing at an event at Buccaneer Estates in North Fort Myers.

Thursday, March 8th, 2012

Weekly TAG Rehearsal

CLCA Choir Room 2:30 - 4:30 pm
6740 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US 239-481-2233 [map]

Weekly TAG Rehearsal

Thursday, March 22nd, 2012

Weekly TAG Rehearsal

CLCA Choir Room 2:30 - 4:30 pm
6740 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US 239-481-2233 [map]

Weekly TAG Rehearsal

Past Dates

Saturday, February 4th, 2012

Berkeley Preparatory School

International Championship of High School A Cappella - South Semifinal 7:00 pm | $10.00
4811 Kelly Road Tampa FL 33615 (813) 885-1673 [map]

The A Cappella Group will be competing in the 2012 International Championship of High School A Cappella.  The winner of this competition will earn a trip to the Finals in New York City.  For more information about the ICHSA - click HERE.

Thursday, February 2nd, 2012

Cypress Lake High School Auditorium

Vocal Department Cabaret 6:30 pm | $5.00
6750 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US 239-481-2233 [map]

This cabaret is a showcase of talent in the Vocal Department at Cypress Lake Center for the Arts.  Members of the department will perform a wide variety of music to show off their individual talents.  The A Cappella Group will also perform their ICHSA competition set.

Monday, January 30th, 2012

CLCA Choir Room

Panther Showcase 6:00 - 8:00 pm
6740 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US 239-481-2233 [map]

The A Cappella Group will perform for the Panther Showcase Open House.  This open house is for all students interested in attending Cypress Lake Center for the Arts for the 2012-2013 school year.

Friday, January 27th, 2012

CLCA Choir Room

TAG Rehearsal 2:30 - 4:30 pm
6740 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US 239-481-2233 [map]

Additional TAG rehearsal to prepare for the competition.

Saturday, January 21st, 2012

CLCA Choir Room

TAG Rehearsal 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
6740 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US 239-481-2233 [map]

This TAG rehearsal will be a preparation for the upcoming International Championship of High School A Cappella. 

Thursday, January 12th, 2012

Tampa Convention Center

Florida Music Educators Conference - All-State Thursday through Saturday
333 South Franklin Street Tampa FL 33602-5369 USA 813-274-8511 [map]

Members of the 2012 All-State Choirs will be traveling to Tampa to participate in All-State.

Tuesday, January 10th, 2012

CLCA Choir Room

TAG Rehearsal 2:30 - 4:30 pm
6740 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US 239-481-2233 [map]

Due to All-State this week, TAG rehearsal will be Tuesday this week only.

Thursday, January 5th, 2012

CLCA Choir Room

TAG Rehearsal 2:30 - 4:30 pm
6740 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US 239-481-2233 [map]

Weekly TAG rehearsal - all members are expected to be in attendance.

Wednesday, December 14th, 2011

Cypress Lake High School Auditorium

Arts With A Heart 6:30 pm | $5 donation or 5 items of non-perishable food
6750 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US 239-481-2233 [map]

The Cypress Lake Center for the Arts gives back to the community as we donate the proceeds of this concert to the Harry Chapin Food Bank and the Ronald McDonald House.  All departments of the Center for the Arts will be participating in this festive concert.

Tuesday, December 13th, 2011

Cypress Lake High School Auditorium

Ceremony of Carols and Holiday Dance Favorites 6:30 pm | $5.00
6750 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US 239-481-2233 [map]

The women of the Vocal Department team up with the Dance Department as we present the Benjamin Britten classic A Ceremony of Carols.

Saturday, December 3rd, 2011

Black Box Theatre

11th Annual Madrigal Dinner 6:30 pm | $20.00
6740 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US 239-481-2233 [map]

Go back in time as we transform the Black Box Theatre into a 16th century English banquet hall. Delicious food, authentic costumes and English Madrigal music will all weave together to make this a holiday tradition for you and your family.  This event regularly sells out, so order your tickets early.

Friday, December 2nd, 2011

Black Box Theatre

11th Annual Madrigal Dinner 6:30 pm | $20.00
6740 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US 239-481-2233 [map]

Go back in time as we transform the Black Box Theatre into a 16th century English banquet hall. Delicious food, authentic costumes and English Madrigal music will all weave together to make this a holiday tradition for you and your family.  This event regularly sells out, so order your tickets early.

Thursday, December 1st, 2011

Black Box Theatre

Madrigal Dinner Rehearsal 2:00 - 4:30 p.m.
6740 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US 239-481-2233 [map]

This rehearsal is for all members of Cypress Chorale AND Intermezzo.  It is a mandatory rehearsal.

Tuesday, November 29th, 2011

CLCA Choir Room

Madrigal Dinner Rehearsal 2:00 - 4:00 pm
6740 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US 239-481-2233 [map]

This rehearsal is only for members of Cypress Chorale.  It is a mandatory rehearsal.

Sunday, November 20th, 2011

Cypress Lake High School Auditorium

Bye Bye Birdie 7:00 pm | $20.00/$10.00/$5.00
6750 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US 239-481-2233 [map]

Go back in time and swoon with all the girls over Conrad Birdie, pop idol.  This musical theatre classic will get the Cypress Lake Center for the Arts treatment as we celebrate a more simple time. 

Preferred seating is available for $20.  Your $20 will include a reserved seat for one of the best seats in the house, access to our special VIP lounge and free refreshments before the show and at intermission.

General Seating is $10

High School Students and younger are only $5

Saturday, November 19th, 2011

Cypress Lake High School Auditorium

Bye Bye Birdie 7:30 pm | $20.00/$10.00/$5.00
6750 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US 239-481-2233 [map]

Go back in time and swoon with all the girls over Conrad Birdie, pop idol.  This musical theatre classic will get the Cypress Lake Center for the Arts treatment as we celebrate a more simple time. 

Preferred seating is available for $20.  Your $20 will include a reserved seat for one of the best seats in the house, access to our special VIP lounge and free refreshments before the show and at intermission.

General Seating is $10

High School Students and younger are only $5

Friday, November 18th, 2011

Cypress Lake High School Auditorium

Bye Bye Birdie 7:30 pm | $20.00/$10.00/$5.00
6750 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US 239-481-2233 [map]

Go back in time and swoon with all the girls over Conrad Birdie, pop idol.  This musical theatre classic will get the Cypress Lake Center for the Arts treatment as we celebrate a more simple time. 

Preferred seating is available for $20.  Your $20 will include a reserved seat for one of the best seats in the house, access to our special VIP lounge and free refreshments before the show and at intermission.

General Seating is $10

High School Students and younger are only $5

Thursday, November 17th, 2011

Cypress Lake High School Auditorium

Bye Bye Birdie 7:30 pm | $20.00/$10.00/$5.00
6750 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US 239-481-2233 [map]

Go back in time and swoon with all the girls over Conrad Birdie, pop idol.  This musical theatre classic will get the Cypress Lake Center for the Arts treatment as we celebrate a more simple time. 

Preferred seating is available for $20.  Your $20 will include a reserved seat for one of the best seats in the house, access to our special VIP lounge and free refreshments before the show and at intermission.

General Seating is $10

High School Students and younger are only $5

Saturday, October 22nd, 2011

Sarasota Riverview High School

FVA All-State Test #2 9:00 am
1 Ram Way Sarasota FL 34231 USA [map]

This is the second round of the Florida Vocal Association All-State Choir auditions.  Students will have to learn and perform all songs that will be performed by the 2012 All-State Mixed Choir.  Students will be evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis on whether they know the music and also be given a Vocal Quality score.

Tuesday, October 11th, 2011

Cypress Lake High School Auditorium

Fall Choral Concert 6:30 Pre-Show Cabaret, 7:00 Concert | $5.00
6750 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US 239-481-2233 [map]

Come and see the choirs of the Cypress Lake Center for the Arts Vocal Department as they kick off the year with a bang.  Cypress Chorale, Intermezzo, Concert Choir and The A Cappella Group will be performing.

Saturday, September 24th, 2011

Sanibel Island

TAG Retreat! 1:00 pm - Sundown
TBA Sanibel FL [map]

All members of The A Cappella Group must attend this retreat.  An equal amount of rehearsing, eating and playing will fill the day.  Make sure you bring your bathing suit.  Those wanting to avoid the toll will meet at school to carpool over the causeway.  Many more details will be delivered to all members.

Thursday, September 22nd, 2011

Evangelical Christian School

FVA All-State Test #1 4:30 pm
8237 Beacon Boulevard Fort Myers FL 33907 USA 239-936-3319 [map]

This is the first round of testing for those interested in trying out for the 2012 Florida Vocal Association All-State Choirs.  This round of testing will include the music theory test and the sight singing test.  Those who pass both tests will move on to the second round of testing in October.

Wednesday, September 21st, 2011

Cypress Lake High School Auditorium

Whet Your Appetite 6:30 pm | $5.00
6750 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US 239-481-2233 [map]

Get the year started right with this preview concert.  You will see a variety of acts from the vocal, dance and theatre departments as they showcase their departments and give you a taste of things to come during this school year of performances.

 

This is a mandatory event for all vocal department members.

Friday, August 19th, 2011

CLCA Choir Room

Choir Bash 2011! 2:00 - 7:00 pm
6740 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US 239-481-2233 [map]

It is the annual start the year off vocal department party.  There will be fun, games & merriment as all members of the vocal department get together.  This is a required event for all members of Cypress Chorale and Intermezzo.

Thursday, August 18th, 2011

Black Box Theatre

Bye Bye Birdie Auditions 2:00 - 4:00 pm
6740 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US 239-481-2233 [map]

All students wishing to be cast in Bye Bye Birdie must audition during one of the four audition days.  Sign up for an audition slot on the Black Box call board.  Once a day is full, there will be no more auditions on that day.  If you need a specific day, sign up early.

 

Audition Requirements

1.  You must perform a song from a musical.  The song should be no longer than one minute.  You will be asked to stop if you go over time.  You must provide your own accompaniment.  Your accompaniment may be a CD, iPod or a live pianist.  If you use a CD or iPod, your track must not have any singers on it.  Your performance of the song should not only show off your voice, but should demonstrate your ability to make the song come alive and be expressive.

2.  You must perform a monologue.  The monologue should be 1 minute or less.  It may come from a play, tv show or movie.  The monologue must be memorized and should be something that you can portray well.  Please avoid monologues that require accents or affected speaking.

3.  You must participate in a dance call.  You will be taught a dance combination and given 30-40 minutes to practice it.  You will then perform the dance combination two times in groups of three.

 

Any student that is not going for a principle role may omit the monologue from your audition.  Any student that is a very strong dancer or very strong actor but is not comfortable with your singing voice can opt to sing Happy Birthday for the audition.  Students that sing Happy Birthday will not be considered for principal roles.  Vocal majors are not permitted to sing Happy Birthday.

Wednesday, August 17th, 2011

Black Box Theatre

Bye Bye Birdie Auditions 2:00 - 4:00 pm
6740 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US 239-481-2233 [map]

All students wishing to be cast in Bye Bye Birdie must audition during one of the four audition days.  Sign up for an audition slot on the Black Box call board.  Once a day is full, there will be no more auditions on that day.  If you need a specific day, sign up early.

 

Audition Requirements

1.  You must perform a song from a musical.  The song should be no longer than one minute.  You will be asked to stop if you go over time.  You must provide your own accompaniment.  Your accompaniment may be a CD, iPod or a live pianist.  If you use a CD or iPod, your track must not have any singers on it.  Your performance of the song should not only show off your voice, but should demonstrate your ability to make the song come alive and be expressive.

2.  You must perform a monologue.  The monologue should be 1 minute or less.  It may come from a play, tv show or movie.  The monologue must be memorized and should be something that you can portray well.  Please avoid monologues that require accents or affected speaking.

3.  You must participate in a dance call.  You will be taught a dance combination and given 30-40 minutes to practice it.  You will then perform the dance combination two times in groups of three.

 

Any student that is not going for a principle role may omit the monologue from your audition.  Any student that is a very strong dancer or very strong actor but is not comfortable with your singing voice can opt to sing Happy Birthday for the audition.  Students that sing Happy Birthday will not be considered for principal roles.  Vocal majors are not permitted to sing Happy Birthday.

Tuesday, August 16th, 2011

Black Box Theatre

Bye Bye Birdie Auditions 2:00 - 4:00 pm
6740 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US 239-481-2233 [map]

All students wishing to be cast in Bye Bye Birdie must audition during one of the four audition days.  Sign up for an audition slot on the Black Box call board.  Once a day is full, there will be no more auditions on that day.  If you need a specific day, sign up early.

 

Audition Requirements

1.  You must perform a song from a musical.  The song should be no longer than one minute.  You will be asked to stop if you go over time.  You must provide your own accompaniment.  Your accompaniment may be a CD, iPod or a live pianist.  If you use a CD or iPod, your track must not have any singers on it.  Your performance of the song should not only show off your voice, but should demonstrate your ability to make the song come alive and be expressive.

2.  You must perform a monologue.  The monologue should be 1 minute or less.  It may come from a play, tv show or movie.  The monologue must be memorized and should be something that you can portray well.  Please avoid monologues that require accents or affected speaking.

3.  You must participate in a dance call.  You will be taught a dance combination and given 30-40 minutes to practice it.  You will then perform the dance combination two times in groups of three.

 

Any student that is not going for a principle role may omit the monologue from your audition.  Any student that is a very strong dancer or very strong actor but is not comfortable with your singing voice can opt to sing Happy Birthday for the audition.  Students that sing Happy Birthday will not be considered for principal roles.  Vocal majors are not permitted to sing Happy Birthday.

Monday, August 15th, 2011

Black Box Theatre

Bye Bye Birdie Auditions 2:00 - 4:00 pm
6740 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US 239-481-2233 [map]

All students wishing to be cast in Bye Bye Birdie must audition during one of the four audition days.  Sign up for an audition slot on the Black Box call board.  Once a day is full, there will be no more auditions on that day.  If you need a specific day, sign up early.

 

Audition Requirements

1.  You must perform a song from a musical.  The song should be no longer than one minute.  You will be asked to stop if you go over time.  You must provide your own accompaniment.  Your accompaniment may be a CD, iPod or a live pianist.  If you use a CD or iPod, your track must not have any singers on it.  Your performance of the song should not only show off your voice, but should demonstrate your ability to make the song come alive and be expressive.

2.  You must perform a monologue.  The monologue should be 1 minute or less.  It may come from a play, tv show or movie.  The monologue must be memorized and should be something that you can portray well.  Please avoid monologues that require accents or affected speaking.

3.  You must participate in a dance call.  You will be taught a dance combination and given 30-40 minutes to practice it.  You will then perform the dance combination two times in groups of three.

 

Any student that is not going for a principle role may omit the monologue from your audition.  Any student that is a very strong dancer or very strong actor but is not comfortable with your singing voice can opt to sing Happy Birthday for the audition.  Students that sing Happy Birthday will not be considered for principal roles.  Vocal majors are not permitted to sing Happy Birthday.

Friday, August 12th, 2011

CLCA Choir Room

The A Cappella Group Auditions 2:00 - 3:25 pm
6740 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US 239-481-2233 [map]

The auditions for the 2011-2012 The A Cappella Group will be held in the choir room.  Any student that wishes to be a member must audition.

Audition Requirements:

1. Sing an unaccompanied solo that is 1 minute or less.  This should be a contemporary song and not classical or musical theatre in nature.  The song should show off your voice in both style and range.  If you are a high soprano, don't sing a song that is really low.  You must also PERFORM the solo.  Don't just sing it.  You need to demonstrate a connection to the lyrics and really be expressive in your performance.

2.  Perform your part with three other singers.  You must learn a piece of music that will be available on this site the week before school starts and hard copies will be available on the first day of school.  You will learn your part and sing it together with three other people with only one person on each part.  This is the most important part of the audition.  Part singing is the main thing that you will do in the group and you must be able to be independent and hold your part.  Devote most of your time to this part of the audition.  Students have been selected to be members of the group with an average solo and great part singing.  No student has ever been selected that had an amazing solo, but couldn't hold a harmony part.

All parts of the audition will be recorded.

Thursday, August 11th, 2011

CLCA Choir Room

The A Cappella Group Auditions 2:00 - 3:25 pm
6740 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US 239-481-2233 [map]

The auditions for the 2011-2012 The A Cappella Group will be held in the choir room.  Any student that wishes to be a member must audition.

Audition Requirements:

1. Sing an unaccompanied solo that is 1 minute or less.  This should be a contemporary song and not classical or musical theatre in nature.  The song should show off your voice in both style and range.  If you are a high soprano, don't sing a song that is really low.  You must also PERFORM the solo.  Don't just sing it.  You need to demonstrate a connection to the lyrics and really be expressive in your performance.

2.  Perform your part with three other singers.  You must learn a piece of music that will be available on this site the week before school starts and hard copies will be available on the first day of school.  You will learn your part and sing it together with three other people with only one person on each part.  This is the most important part of the audition.  Part singing is the main thing that you will do in the group and you must be able to be independent and hold your part.  Devote most of your time to this part of the audition.  Students have been selected to be members of the group with an average solo and great part singing.  No student has ever been selected that had an amazing solo, but couldn't hold a harmony part.

All parts of the audition will be recorded.

Wednesday, May 25th, 2011

CLCA Art Gallery

10th Annual Choir Banquet 6:30 p.m. | $6.00 for students and families/
6740 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US [map]

Celebrate the year that was in the vocal department and enjoy delicious food.

Wednesday, May 18th, 2011

Cypress Lake High School Auditorium

Spring Choral Concert 7:00 p.m. | $5.00
6750 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US 239-481-2233 [map]

The final concert of the year for all of the choirs.  Cpress Chorale, Intermezzo Women's Choir, Concert Choir and The A Cappella Group give theirfinal performances of the year.

Sunday, May 15th, 2011

Black Box Theatre

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee 7:00 p.m. | $10 Adults/ $5 Students
6740 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US 239-481-2233 [map]

Six young people in the throes of puberty, overseen by grown-ups who barely managed to escape childhood themselves, learn that winning isn't everything and that losing doesn't necessarily make you a loser.

Saturday, May 14th, 2011

Black Box Theatre

25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE 7:30 p.m. | $10 Adults/$5 Student
6740 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US 239-481-2233 [map]

Six young people in the throes of puberty, overseen by grown-ups who barely managed to escape childhood themselves, learn that winning isn't everything and that losing doesn't necessarily make you a loser.

Friday, May 13th, 2011

Black Box Theatre

25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE 7:30 p.m. | $10 Adults/$5 Students
6740 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US 239-481-2233 [map]

Six young people in the throes of puberty, overseen by grown-ups who barely managed to escape childhood themselves, learn that winning isn't everything and that losing doesn't necessarily make you a loser.

Thursday, May 12th, 2011

Black Box Theatre

25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE 7:30 p.m. | $10 Adults/$5 Students
6740 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US 239-481-2233 [map]

Six young people in the throes of puberty, overseen by grown-ups who barely managed to escape childhood themselves, learn that winning isn't everything and that losing doesn't necessarily make you a loser.

Wednesday, May 11th, 2011

Black Box Theatre

25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE 7:30 p.m. | $10 Adults/$5 Students
6740 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US 239-481-2233 [map]

Six young people in the throes of puberty, overseen by grown-ups who barely managed to escape childhood themselves, learn that winning isn't everything and that losing doesn't necessarily make you a loser.

Saturday, May 7th, 2011

Black Box Theatre

25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE 7:30 P.M. | $10 Adults/$5 Students
6740 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US 239-481-2233 [map]

Six young people in the throes of puberty, overseen by grown-ups who barely managed to escape childhood themselves, learn that winning isn't everything and that losing doesn't necessarily make you a loser.

Friday, May 6th, 2011

Black Box Theatre

25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE 7:30 P.M. | $10 Adults/$5 Student
6740 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US 239-481-2233 [map]

Six young people in the throes of puberty, overseen by grown-ups who barely managed to escape childhood themselves, learn that winning isn't everything and that losing doesn't necessarily make you a loser.

Thursday, May 5th, 2011

Black Box Theatre

25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE 7:30 P.M. | $10 Adults/$5 Students
6740 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US 239-481-2233 [map]

Six young people in the throes of puberty, overseen by grown-ups who barely managed to escape childhood themselves, learn that winning isn't everything and that losing doesn't necessarily make you a loser.

Sunday, May 1st, 2011

New York City Choir Trip

The Vocal Department trip to New York City will take place from April 28-May 1, 2011.  Please see the DOCUMENTS section of this website for more details.

Saturday, April 30th, 2011

New York City Choir Trip

The Vocal Department trip to New York City will take place from April 28-May 1, 2011.  Please see the DOCUMENTS section of this website for more details.

Friday, April 29th, 2011

New York City Choir Trip

The Vocal Department trip to New York City will take place from April 28-May 1, 2011.  Please see the DOCUMENTS section of this website for more details.

Thursday, April 28th, 2011

New York City Choir Trip

The Vocal Department trip to New York City will take place from April 28-May 1, 2011.  Please see the DOCUMENTS section of this website for more details.

Wednesday, April 6th, 2011

CLCA Choir Room

Center for the Arts Auditions 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
6740 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US 239-481-2233 [map]

Any students wishing to be a part of the Vocal Music Department at Cypress Lake Center for the Arts has the opportunity to audition for the 2011-2012 school year during these auditions.  The audition requirements and registration forms will be available beginning December, 2010.

Saturday, March 12th, 2011

Chicago

ACDA National Conference

The American Choral Director's Association National Conference will be held in Chicago, IL.  Any members selected for the National Honor Choirs will participate in this event.  For more information, please visit www.acda.org for more information.

Friday, March 11th, 2011

Chicago

ACDA National Conference

The American Choral Director's Association National Conference will be held in Chicago, IL.  Any members selected for the National Honor Choirs will participate in this event.  For more information, please visit www.acda.org for more information.

Thursday, March 10th, 2011

Chicago

ACDA National Conference

The American Choral Director's Association National Conference will be held in Chicago, IL.  Any members selected for the National Honor Choirs will participate in this event.  For more information, please visit www.acda.org for more information.

Wednesday, March 9th, 2011

Chicago

ACDA National Conference

The American Choral Director's Association National Conference will be held in Chicago, IL.  Any members selected for the National Honor Choirs will participate in this event.  For more information, please visit www.acda.org for more information.

Tuesday, March 8th, 2011

Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall

Nine - The Musical 7:30 p.m. | $20 preferred/$15 reserved
8099 College Pkwy Fort Myers FL 33919 US (239) 481-4849 [map]

Cypress Lake Center for the Arts will present the musical Nine at the Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall in a fundraising performance for their presentation in Morsani Hall at the Florida State Thespian Festival.

Sunday, March 6th, 2011

Cypress Lake Presbyterian Church

Cypress Lake Choirs in Concert 3:00 p.m. | Goodwill Offering
8260 Cypress Lake Drive Fort Myers FL 33919 US [map]

The Cypress Lake Center for the Arts Vocal Department will be showcased in this concert.  Cypress Chorale, Intermezzo Women's Choir and The A Cappella Group will all perform.

Friday, March 4th, 2011

Cypress Lake High School Auditorium

Vocal and Theatre Department Cabaret 7:00 p.m. | $7.00
6750 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US 239-481-2233 [map]

See members of the vocal department and theatre departments showcasing their individual talents in this cabaret.  All tickets include a free ice cream novelty.

Thursday, February 24th, 2011

Charlotte High School

2011 Florida Vocal Association District Music Performance Assessment TBA
1250 Cooper Street Punta Gorda FL 33950 USA 941-575-5450 [map]

This Florida Vocal Association event is the District Music Performance Assessment.  Choirs are evaluated on a statewide standard.  Choirs will perform two pieces on stage and then move to a room to perform sight reading exercises.  All performances are open and free to the public.

 

All members of Cypress Chorale and Intermezzo are required to participate in this event that is worth two performance grades.

Thursday, February 3rd, 2011

Cypress Lake High School Auditorium

Vocal Department Cabaret 7:00 p.m. | $5.00
6750 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US 239-481-2233 [map]

The vocal department Cabaret provides the opportunity for members of the vocal department to show off their skills in the music they love best.  Students will perform a wide variety of music, ranging from Opera to Rock and Roll.

 

All vocal department members are required to attend this cabaret.

Saturday, January 15th, 2011

Tampa Convention Center

Florida Music Educator's Conference and All-State
333 South Franklin Street Tampa FL 33602-5369 USA 813-274-8511 [map]

All members selected to the FVA All-State Choirs will be in Tampa, Florida participating in the rehearsals and concerts for the All-State Chorus

Friday, January 14th, 2011

Tampa Convention Center

Florida Music Educator's Conference and All-State
333 South Franklin Street Tampa FL 33602-5369 USA 813-274-8511 [map]

All members selected to the FVA All-State Choirs will be in Tampa, Florida participating in the rehearsals and concerts for the All-State Chorus

Thursday, January 13th, 2011

Tampa Convention Center

Florida Music Educator's Conference and All-State
333 South Franklin Street Tampa FL 33602-5369 USA 813-274-8511 [map]

All members selected to the FVA All-State Choirs will be in Tampa, Florida participating in the rehearsals and concerts for the All-State Chorus

Thursday, December 16th, 2010

Cypress Lake High School Auditorium

Arts With a Heart 7:00 p.m. | $5.00 or 5 food items
6750 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US 239-481-2233 [map]

This third annual charity concert will feature the theatre, dance, vocal, orchestra, band and visual arts departments presenting a wide variety of both holiday and more standard works.  All proceeds will benefit the Harry Chapin Food Bank and Ronald McDonald House of SW Florida.

Saturday, December 4th, 2010

Black Box Theatre

10th Annual Madrigal Dinner 6:30 p.m. | $20.00
6740 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US 239-481-2233 [map]

Go back in time as we transform the Black Box Theatre into a 16th century English banquet hall. Delicious food, authentic costumes and English Madrigal music will all weave together to make this a holiday tradtition for you and your family.  This event regularly sells out, so order your tickets early.

Friday, December 3rd, 2010

Black Box Theatre

10th Annual Madrigal Dinner 6:30 p.m. | $20.00
6740 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US 239-481-2233 [map]

Go back in time as we transform the Black Box Theatre into a 16th century English banquet hall. Delicious food, authentic costumes and English Madrigal music will all weave together to make this a holiday tradtition for you and your family.  This event regularly sells out, so order your tickets early.

Thursday, December 2nd, 2010

Black Box Theatre

Madrigal Dinner Rehearsal 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
6740 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US 239-481-2233 [map]

This Madrigal Dinner rehearsal is required for all members of Intermezzo and Cypress Chorale.

Tuesday, November 30th, 2010

CLCA Choir Room

Madrigal Dinner Rehearsal 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
6740 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US 239-481-2233 [map]

This Madrigal Dinner rehearsal is for all members of Cypress Chorale.  Members of Intermezzo are not called for this rehearsal.

Sunday, November 21st, 2010

Cypress Lake High School Auditorium

NINE 7:00 p.m. | $20.00 VIP/$10.00 Adlt/$5.00 Stu
6750 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US 239-481-2233 [map]

 

Winner!  1982 Tony Award for Best Musical

Winner!  2003 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical

 

Based on Fellini’s classic film 8 ½ , this spectacular musical delighted Broadway theatergoers in a hit revival in 2003 starring Antonio Banderas. Nine is the story of a celebrated film director Guido Contini and his attempts to come up with a plot for his next film as he is pursued by hordes of beautiful women, all clamoring to be loved by him and him alone. Flashbacks reveal the substance of his life-which will become the material for his next film: a musical version of the Casanova story.

Saturday, November 20th, 2010

Cypress Lake High School Auditorium

NINE 7:30 p.m. | $20.00 VIP/$10.00 Adlt/$5.00 Stu
6750 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US 239-481-2233 [map]

 

Winner!  1982 Tony Award for Best Musical

Winner!  2003 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical

 

Based on Fellini’s classic film 8 ½ , this spectacular musical delighted Broadway theatergoers in a hit revival in 2003 starring Antonio Banderas. Nine is the story of a celebrated film director Guido Contini and his attempts to come up with a plot for his next film as he is pursued by hordes of beautiful women, all clamoring to be loved by him and him alone. Flashbacks reveal the substance of his life-which will become the material for his next film: a musical version of the Casanova story.

Friday, November 19th, 2010

Cypress Lake High School Auditorium

NINE 7:30 p.m. | $20.00 VIP/$10.00 Adlt/$5.00 Stu
6750 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US 239-481-2233 [map]

 

Winner!  1982 Tony Award for Best Musical

Winner!  2003 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical

 

Based on Fellini’s classic film 8 ½ , this spectacular musical delighted Broadway theatergoers in a hit revival in 2003 starring Antonio Banderas. Nine is the story of a celebrated film director Guido Contini and his attempts to come up with a plot for his next film as he is pursued by hordes of beautiful women, all clamoring to be loved by him and him alone. Flashbacks reveal the substance of his life-which will become the material for his next film: a musical version of the Casanova story.

Thursday, November 18th, 2010

Cypress Lake High School Auditorium

NINE 7:30 p.m. | $20.00 VIP/$10.00 Adlt/$5.00 Stu
6750 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US 239-481-2233 [map]

 

Winner!  1982 Tony Award for Best Musical

Winner!  2003 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical

 

Based on Fellini’s classic film 8 ½ , this spectacular musical delighted Broadway theatergoers in a hit revival in 2003 starring Antonio Banderas. Nine is the story of a celebrated film director Guido Contini and his attempts to come up with a plot for his next film as he is pursued by hordes of beautiful women, all clamoring to be loved by him and him alone. Flashbacks reveal the substance of his life-which will become the material for his next film: a musical version of the Casanova story.

Thursday, November 4th, 2010

North Port High School

FVA All-State Choir Auditions - Round 2 4:30 p.m.
6400 West Price Boulevard North Port FL 34291 USA 941-423-8558 [map]

Round 2 of the FVA All-State Audition Process consists of the Vocal Quality test and Music Knowledge Check.  All students that have qualified for round two must learn all of the Senior High music and perform it at this audition.  Students must demonstrate knowledge of all songs in order to pass the Music Knowledge portion.  Students are also evaluated on their vocal quality and given a numerical score.

Wednesday, October 20th, 2010

Cypress Lake High School Auditorium

Fall Choral Concert 7:00 p.m. | $5.00
6750 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US 239-481-2233 [map]

The first choral concert of the year will feature Cypress Chorale, Intermezzo Women's Choir, Concert Choir and The A Cappella Group.  A wide variety of music will be performed from Baroque to Contemporary Pop and everything in between.  The Cypress choirs perform to the highest standards and this should be a concert not to be missed.

Tuesday, October 12th, 2010

Solo & Ensemble Registration Deadline

Any student wish to participate in FVA Solo & Ensemble must turn in their registration form by today.  The form is located in the Vocal Department Handbook.  Anyone not turning in the form by today's deadline will not be registered for the event.

Saturday, October 9th, 2010

Southwest Florida Christian Academy

FVA All-State Choir Auditions - Round 1 8:45 a.m.
3750 Colonial Boulevard Fort Myers FL 33966 USA 239-936-8865 [map]

Vocal students wishing to earn a spot in the 2011 Florida Vocal Association All-State Choir must participate in the first round of the All-State audition process.  The round will include a theory test and a sight singing test.  You must pass both tests in order to move on to round two. 

There is a great deal of material on the Florida Vocal Association website to help students prepare for these tests.  The website is www.fva.net  Look in the ALLSTATE section for past tests, vocabulary and past sight singing exercises.  You should also make use of www.musictheory.net to practice intervals, chords and key signatures.

Thursday, September 30th, 2010

Cypress Lake High School Auditorium

Whet Your Appetite! 7:00 p.m. | $5.00
6750 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US 239-481-2233 [map]

The first concert of the year for the Center for the Arts showcases the talents of the vocal, dance, theatre, strings and band departments.  The concert will serve as a preview of things to come for the upcoming school year.  This is one of your few opportunities to see students from all departments on the same stage.

Monday, September 27th, 2010

ACDA Honor Choir Submission Deadline

Students auditioning for the National Honor Choirs at the American Choral Director's Association National Conference in Chicago, IL in March must have their audition recordings completed by today.  All auditions must be recorded in either GarageBand on a Mac or Audacity on a PC and submitted online.  These audition recordings will be submitted by Mr. Stroh on this day.

Friday, September 17th, 2010

All-State Contract Deadline

All students who wish to audition for the 2011 All-State Choirs must turn in the All-State Participation Contracts by this day.  There are no exception!!!!  No contract, no audition!!!

Wednesday, September 15th, 2010

CLCA Choir Room

Cheesecake & Cookie Dough Fundraiser Kickoff
6740 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US 239-481-2233 [map]

The annual Center for the Arts Cheesecake and Cookie Dough Fundraiser kicks off today.  Delicious treats and samples for all.  Lots of cash prizes and one of our most important fundraisers of the year.

Friday, September 3rd, 2010

Black Box Theatre

Musical Auditions 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
6740 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US 239-481-2233 [map]

All students wishing to be cast in either NINE or Spelling Bee must audition during one of the four audition days.  Sign up for an audition slot on the Black Box call board.  Once a day is full, there will be no more auditions on that day.  If you need a specific day, sign up early.

 

Audition Requirements

1.  You must perform a song from a musical.  The song should be no longer than one minute.  You will be asked to stop if you go over time.  You must provide your own accompaniment.  Your accompaniment may be a CD, iPod or a live pianist.  You you have a CD or iPod, your track must not have any singers on it.  Your performance of the song should not only show off your voice, but should demonstrate your ability to make the song come alive and be expressive.

2.  You must perform a monologue.  The monologue should be 1 minute or less.  It may come from a play, tv show or movie.  The monologue must be memorized and should be something that you can portray well.  Please avoid monologues that require accents or affected speaking.  There are monologue sites on the www.cypresslaketheatre.com website in the LINKS section.

3.  You must participate in a dance call.  You will be taught a dance combination and given 30-40 minutes to practice it.  You will then perform the dance combination two times in groups of three.

 

Any student that is not going for a principle role may omit the monologue from your audition.  Any student that is a very strong dancer or very strong actor but is not comfortable with your singing voice can opt to sing Happy Birthday for the audition.  Students that sing Happy Birthday will not be considered for principal roles.  Theatre majors may not omit the monologue and vocal majors are not permitted to sing Happy Birthday.

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010

Black Box Theatre

Musical Auditions 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
6740 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US 239-481-2233 [map]

All students wishing to be cast in either NINE or Spelling Bee must audition during one of the four audition days.  Sign up for an audition slot on the Black Box call board.  Once a day is full, there will be no more auditions on that day.  If you need a specific day, sign up early.

 

Audition Requirements

1.  You must perform a song from a musical.  The song should be no longer than one minute.  You will be asked to stop if you go over time.  You must provide your own accompaniment.  Your accompaniment may be a CD, iPod or a live pianist.  You you have a CD or iPod, your track must not have any singers on it.  Your performance of the song should not only show off your voice, but should demonstrate your ability to make the song come alive and be expressive.

2.  You must perform a monologue.  The monologue should be 1 minute or less.  It may come from a play, tv show or movie.  The monologue must be memorized and should be something that you can portray well.  Please avoid monologues that require accents or affected speaking.  There are monologue sites on the www.cypresslaketheatre.com website in the LINKS section.

3.  You must participate in a dance call.  You will be taught a dance combination and given 30-40 minutes to practice it.  You will then perform the dance combination two times in groups of three.

 

Any student that is not going for a principle role may omit the monologue from your audition.  Any student that is a very strong dancer or very strong actor but is not comfortable with your singing voice can opt to sing Happy Birthday for the audition.  Students that sing Happy Birthday will not be considered for principal roles.  Theatre majors may not omit the monologue and vocal majors are not permitted to sing Happy Birthday.

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010

Black Box Theatre

Musical Auditions 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
6740 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US 239-481-2233 [map]

All students wishing to be cast in either NINE or Spelling Bee must audition during one of the four audition days.  Sign up for an audition slot on the Black Box call board.  Once a day is full, there will be no more auditions on that day.  If you need a specific day, sign up early.

 

Audition Requirements

1.  You must perform a song from a musical.  The song should be no longer than one minute.  You will be asked to stop if you go over time.  You must provide your own accompaniment.  Your accompaniment may be a CD, iPod or a live pianist.  You you have a CD or iPod, your track must not have any singers on it.  Your performance of the song should not only show off your voice, but should demonstrate your ability to make the song come alive and be expressive.

2.  You must perform a monologue.  The monologue should be 1 minute or less.  It may come from a play, tv show or movie.  The monologue must be memorized and should be something that you can portray well.  Please avoid monologues that require accents or affected speaking.  There are monologue sites on the www.cypresslaketheatre.com website in the LINKS section.

3.  You must participate in a dance call.  You will be taught a dance combination and given 30-40 minutes to practice it.  You will then perform the dance combination two times in groups of three.

 

Any student that is not going for a principle role may omit the monologue from your audition.  Any student that is a very strong dancer or very strong actor but is not comfortable with your singing voice can opt to sing Happy Birthday for the audition.  Students that sing Happy Birthday will not be considered for principal roles.  Theatre majors may not omit the monologue and vocal majors are not permitted to sing Happy Birthday.

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010

Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa

Lee County Tourism & Convention Awards Breakfast 8:00 a.m.
17260 Harbour Point Drive Fort Myers FL 33908 239-466-4000 [map]

The A Cappella Group will perform as part of the opening ceremonies at this awards breakfast.  Members that drive should be there by 7:30 a.m.  Members needing a ride should meet in the choir room at 7:15 a.m.  All members should only miss the 1st block of the day.

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

Black Box Theatre

Musical Auditions 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
6740 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US 239-481-2233 [map]

All students wishing to be cast in either NINE or Spelling Bee must audition during one of the four audition days.  Sign up for an audition slot on the Black Box call board.  Once a day is full, there will be no more auditions on that day.  If you need a specific day, sign up early.

 

Audition Requirements

1.  You must perform a song from a musical.  The song should be no longer than one minute.  You will be asked to stop if you go over time.  You must provide your own accompaniment.  Your accompaniment may be a CD, iPod or a live pianist.  You you have a CD or iPod, your track must not have any singers on it.  Your performance of the song should not only show off your voice, but should demonstrate your ability to make the song come alive and be expressive.

2.  You must perform a monologue.  The monologue should be 1 minute or less.  It may come from a play, tv show or movie.  The monologue must be memorized and should be something that you can portray well.  Please avoid monologues that require accents or affected speaking.  There are monologue sites on the www.cypresslaketheatre.com website in the LINKS section.

3.  You must participate in a dance call.  You will be taught a dance combination and given 30-40 minutes to practice it.  You will then perform the dance combination two times in groups of three.

 

Any student that is not going for a principle role may omit the monologue from your audition.  Any student that is a very strong dancer or very strong actor but is not comfortable with your singing voice can opt to sing Happy Birthday for the audition.  Students that sing Happy Birthday will not be considered for principal roles.  Theatre majors may not omit the monologue and vocal majors are not permitted to sing Happy Birthday.

Friday, August 27th, 2010

CLCA Choir Room

The A Cappella Group Auditions 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
6740 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US 239-481-2233 [map]

The auditions for the 2010-2011 The A Cappella Group will be held in the choir room.  Any student that wishes to be a member must audition.

Audition Requirements:

1. Sing an unaccompanied solo that is 1 minute or less.  This should be a contemporary song and not classical or musical theatre in nature.  The song should show off your voice in both style and range.  If you are a high soprano, don't sing a song that is really low.  You must also PERFORM the solo - don't just stand and sing it.  You need to demonstrate a connection to the lyrics and really be expressive in your performance.

2.  Perform your part with three other singers.  You must learn a piece of music that will be available on this site the week before school starts and hard copies will be available on the first day of school.  You will learn your part and sing it together with three other people with only one person on each part.  This is the most important part of the audition.  Part singing is the main thing that you will do in the group and you must be able to be independent and hold your part.  Devote most of your time to this part of the audition.  Students have been selected to be members of the group with an average solo and great part singing.  No student has every selected that had an amazing solo, but couldn't hold a harmony part.

All parts of the audition will be recorded.

Thursday, August 26th, 2010

CLCA Choir Room

The A Cappella Group Auditions 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
6740 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US 239-481-2233 [map]

The auditions for the 2010-2011 The A Cappella Group will be held in the choir room.  Any student that wishes to be a member must audition.

Audition Requirements:

1. Sing an unaccompanied solo that is 1 minute or less.  This should be a contemporary song and not classical or musical theatre in nature.  The song should show off your voice in both style and range.  If you are a high soprano, don't sing a song that is really low.  You must also PERFORM the solo.  Don't just sing it.  You need to demonstrate a connection to the lyrics and really be expressive in your performance.

2.  Perform your part with three other singers.  You must learn a piece of music that will be available on this site the week before school starts and hard copies will be available on the first day of school.  You will learn your part and sing it together with three other people with only one person on each part.  This is the most important part of the audition.  Part singing is the main thing that you will do in the group and you must be able to be independent and hold your part.  Devote most of your time to this part of the audition.  Students have been selected to be members of the group with an average solo and great part singing.  No student has every selected that had an amazing solo, but couldn't hold a harmony part.

All parts of the audition will be recorded.

Friday, June 11th, 2010

Seven Lakes Community Auditorium

The A Cappella Group in Concert 7:00 p.m. | $5.00
Fort Myers FL 33919 [map]

The Seven Lakes community has invited to hold a fundraising concert in their auditorium.  All of the funds will be used to fund the upcoming recording of our third studio album.  In addition to the group, there will be several members performing cabaret acts.

Thursday, June 3rd, 2010

CLCA Art Gallery

9th Annual Choir Banquet 6:30 p.m. | Free for Seniors/$8.00 for every
6740 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US [map]

This is the end of the year celebration for the Vocal Department.  Come and enjoy great food, celebrate te year that was, send off the seniors and enjoy the end of the year slide show.

Thursday, May 27th, 2010

Cypress Lake High School Auditorium

Senior Tribute 7:00 p.m. | Free
6750 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US 239-481-2233 [map]

This Center for the Arts graduation ceremony will feature performances and presentations from all of the departments within the Center and all class of 2010 Center students will receive theri honor cords at this ceremony.

Thursday, May 20th, 2010

Cypress Lake High School Auditorium

Spring Choral Concert 7:00 p.m. | $5.00
6750 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US 239-481-2233 [map]

The final concert of the year for all of the choirs.  Cpress Chorale, Intermezzo Women's Choir, Concert Choir and The A Cappella Group give theri final performances of the year.

Thursday, April 15th, 2010

St. Andrews School

FVA State Music Performance Assessment 6:30 a.m. to 9:15 p.m. | Free
3900 Jog Road Boca Raton FL 33434 [map]

Please see the itinerary on the Document section.

Friday, April 9th, 2010

Carol Morsani Theatre

Sweet Charity 7:45 p.m. | Not Available to the Public
1010 N. W.C. MacInnes Place Tampa FL 33602 US 813.222.1001 [map]

Cypress Lake Center for the Arts is proud to present Sweet Charity at the Florida State Thespian Conference.  This presentation of Sweet Charity is open only to ticketed conference attendees.  The show is sold out and will play to over 2,600 people attending the conference.

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall

Sweet Charity 7:30 p.m. | $20 premium seats/$15 reserved s
8099 College Pkwy Fort Myers FL 33919 US (239) 481-4849 [map]

This special revival of Sweet Charity will play for one night only at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall as a special fundraising performance.  Sweet Charity was chosed as one of three musicals to perform at the Florida State Thespian Conference in Tampa.  The show will play at Morsani Hall in the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center before 2,600 conference attendees.  The Tampa show is not open to the public, so this special Barbara B. Mann PAH performance is your only opportunity to see the show again, or experience it for the first time.  All tickets are reserved and available through the Barbara B. Mann Box Office.

Wednesday, March 24th, 2010

CLCA Choir Room

Center for the Arts Vocal Department Auditions 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
6740 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US 239-481-2233 [map]

The annual auditions for students wishing to be a part of the 2010-2011 Cypress Lake Center for the Arts family.  Audition packets and requirements will be available in December 2009.

Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010

CLCA Choir Room

Center for the Arts Vocal Department Auditions 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
6740 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US 239-481-2233 [map]

The annual auditions for students wishing to be a part of the 2010-2011 Cypress Lake Center for the Arts family.  Audition packets and requirements will be available in December 2009.

Friday, March 12th, 2010

Black Box Theatre

The FCAT is Over Cabaret 7:00 p.m. | $5.00
6740 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US 239-481-2233 [map]

This event is in conjunction with the theatre department and will celebrate the end of the FCAT exams with a wide variety of songs, scenes, sketches and something special from Mr. Loete and Mr. Stroh

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

Naples High School

2010 Florida Vocal Association District Choral MPA TBA | Free
1100 Golden Eagle Circle Naples FL 34102 US 239-377-2200 [map]

This Florida Vocal Association event is the District Music Performance Assessment.  Choirs are evaluated on a statewide standard.  Choirs will perform two pieces on stage and then move to a room to perform sight reading exercises.  All performances are open and free to the public.

 

All members of Cypress Chorale and Intermezzo are required to participate in this event that is worth two performance grades.

Friday, February 19th, 2010

Barron Collier High School

Florida Vocal Association Solo & Ensemble MPA TBA
5600 Cougar Lane Naples FL 34109 US 239-377-1200 [map]

This Florida Vocal Association event allows students to perform solos and or ensembles and be evaluated by qualified adjudicators.  Students will also receive a mini clinic form the adjudicator.

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

Cypress Lake High School Auditorium

Pre-MPA Concert 7:00 p.m. | Free
6750 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US 239-481-2233 [map]

The choirs of the Cupress Lake Center for the Arts Vocal Department, along with other aread choirs will perform in this event designed to help prepare all of the choirs for te Florica Vocal Association District Music Performance Assessment.  This is a free concert.

Thursday, February 4th, 2010

Cypress Lake High School Auditorium

Vocal Department Cabaret 7:00 p.m. | $5.00
6750 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US 239-481-2233 [map]

The vocal department Cabaret provides the opportunity for members of the vocal department to show off their skills in the music they love best.  Students will perform a wide variety of music, ranging from Opera to Rock and Roll.

 

A vocal department members are required to attend this cabaret.

Monday, February 1st, 2010

Cypress Lake Center for the Arts

Panther Showcase 5:00-7:00 p.m. | Free

The A Cappella Group will perform in the lobby of the auditorium from 5:15 to 5:30 p.m.  They will also perform in the choir room at 6:00 p.m.  This is the open house for all 8th grade students that are interested in attending Cypress Lake Center for the Arts.

Saturday, January 9th, 2010

Marriott Waterside Hotel

Florida Music Educator's Conference and All-State
700 South Florida Avenue Tampa FL 33602 US 888-268-1616 [map]

All members selected to the FVA All-State Choirs will be in Tampa, Florida participating in the rehearsals and concerts for the All-State Chorus

Friday, January 8th, 2010

Marriott Waterside Hotel

Florida Music Educator's Conference and All-State
700 South Florida Avenue Tampa FL 33602 US 888-268-1616 [map]

All members selected to the FVA All-State Choirs will be in Tampa, Florida participating in the rehearsals and concerts for the All-State Chorus

Thursday, January 7th, 2010

Marriott Waterside Hotel

Florida Music Educator's Conference and All-State
700 South Florida Avenue Tampa FL 33602 US 888-268-1616 [map]

All members selected to the FVA All-State Choirs will be in Tampa, Florida participating in the rehearsals and concerts for the All-State Chorus

Thursday, December 17th, 2009

Cypress Lake High School Auditorium

2nd Annual Arts with a Heart Concert 7:00 p.m. | $5.00 or 5 items of food
6750 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US 239-481-2233 [map]

This second annual charity concert will feature the theatre, dance, vocal, orchestra, band and visual arts departments presenting a wide variety of both holiday and more standard works.  All proceeds will benefit the Harry Chapin Food Bank and Ronald McDonald House of SW Florida.

Tuesday, December 15th, 2009

Cypress Lake High School Auditorium

Nutcracker Sweet! 7:00 p.m. | $5.00
6750 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US 239-481-2233 [map]

The female members of the vocal department will once again team up with the dance department to present the Holiday classic Benjamin Britten's Ceremony of Carols.  The piece, originally written for boy's choir, will feature all of the female members of the vocal department, members of the dance department and Elizabeth Lilly, principal harpist with the Southwest Florida Symphony Orchestra.  The concert will also feature many dance classics from The Nutcracker and more.  All of this combined with Holiday snacks and sweets will make this a wonderful evening of holiday cheer.

Monday, December 7th, 2009

Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre

Holiday Luncheon for Share Club of Lee Memorial Hospital 11:30 a.m.
1380 Colonial Boulevard Fort Myers FL 33907 US 239-278-4422 [map]

The A Cappella Group will be providing entertainment for this luncheon.

Sunday, December 6th, 2009

Cypress Lake Presbyterian Church

Christmas Concert 4:00 p.m. | Goodwill Offering
8260 Cypress Lake Drive Fort Myers FL 33919 US [map]

Cypress Chorale and Intermezzo will be appearing as guest choirs in a performance at Cypress Lake Presbyterian Church.  The church will be taking a goodwill offering with all of the donations going to our vocal department. 

 

All members of Cypress Chorale and Intermezzo will be required to attend.

Saturday, December 5th, 2009

Black Box Theatre

9th Annual Madrigal Dinner 6:30 p.m. | $20.00
6740 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US 239-481-2233 [map]

Go back in time as we transform the Black Box Theatre into a 16th century English banquet hall. Delicious food, authentic costumes and English Madrigal music will all weave together to make this a holiday tradtition for you and your family.  This event regularly sells out, so order your tickets early.

Friday, December 4th, 2009

Black Box Theatre

9th Annual Madrigal Dinner 6:30 p.m. | $20.00
6740 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US 239-481-2233 [map]

Go back in time as we transform the Black Box Theatre into a 16th century English banquet hall. Delicious food, authentic costumes and English Madrigal music will all weave together to make this a holiday tradtition for you and your family.  This event regularly sells out, so order your tickets early.

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009

Black Box Theatre

Madrigal Dinner Rehearsal 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
6740 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US 239-481-2233 [map]

This madrigal rehearsal is for members of both Cypress Chorale and Intermezzo.  It is mandatory for all members

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009

CLCA Choir Room

Madrigal Dinner Rehearsal 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
6740 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US 239-481-2233 [map]

This rehearsal is for all members of Cypress Chorale.  It is a mandatory rehearsal.

Sunday, November 22nd, 2009

Cypress Lake High School Auditorium

Sweet Charity 7:00 p.m. | $10.00 at the door/$8.00 pre-sal
6750 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US 239-481-2233 [map]

Adapted from Nights of Cabiria, a film by Federico Fellini, Sweet Charity tells the story of an optimistic young woman, Charity, who not only wears her heart on her sleeve, she's had it tattooed to her arm!  As the play begins, Charity finds herself dumped be the married man on whom she had pinned all her hopes and dreams, and she vows never again to be taken advantage of by a man.  But Charity is too trusting and soon finds herself involved with an Italian movie star.  The actor, however, is no better than the other men Charity has dated, and once again she finds herself jilted and alone. The next night, however, as fate would have it, she finds herself trapped in an elevator with a claustrophobic tax accountant who soon sweeps Charity off her feet.  Soon it becomes clear that this man is different -- that he actually wants to marry her -- but will he still feel the same way when he finds out that Charity works at the FanDango as a dance hall hostess?  With a great score that includes Big Spender, If They Could See Me Now and Rhythm of Life, this musical will delight all audiences.

Saturday, November 21st, 2009

Cypress Lake High School Auditorium

Sweet Charity 7:30 p.m. | $10.00 at the door/$8.00 pre-sal
6750 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US 239-481-2233 [map]

Adapted from Nights of Cabiria, a film by Federico Fellini, Sweet Charity tells the story of an optimistic young woman, Charity, who not only wears her heart on her sleeve, she's had it tattooed to her arm!  As the play begins, Charity finds herself dumped be the married man on whom she had pinned all her hopes and dreams, and she vows never again to be taken advantage of by a man.  But Charity is too trusting and soon finds herself involved with an Italian movie star.  The actor, however, is no better than the other men Charity has dated, and once again she finds herself jilted and alone. The next night, however, as fate would have it, she finds herself trapped in an elevator with a claustrophobic tax accountant who soon sweeps Charity off her feet.  Soon it becomes clear that this man is different -- that he actually wants to marry her -- but will he still feel the same way when he finds out that Charity works at the FanDango as a dance hall hostess?  With a great score that includes Big Spender, If They Could See Me Now and Rhythm of Life, this musical will delight all audiences.

Friday, November 20th, 2009

Cypress Lake High School Auditorium

Sweet Charity 7:30 p.m. | $10.00 at the door/$8.00 pre-sal
6750 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US 239-481-2233 [map]

Adapted from Nights of Cabiria, a film by Federico Fellini, Sweet Charity tells the story of an optimistic young woman, Charity, who not only wears her heart on her sleeve, she's had it tattooed to her arm!  As the play begins, Charity finds herself dumped be the married man on whom she had pinned all her hopes and dreams, and she vows never again to be taken advantage of by a man.  But Charity is too trusting and soon finds herself involved with an Italian movie star.  The actor, however, is no better than the other men Charity has dated, and once again she finds herself jilted and alone. The next night, however, as fate would have it, she finds herself trapped in an elevator with a claustrophobic tax accountant who soon sweeps Charity off her feet.  Soon it becomes clear that this man is different -- that he actually wants to marry her -- but will he still feel the same way when he finds out that Charity works at the FanDango as a dance hall hostess?  With a great score that includes Big Spender, If They Could See Me Now and Rhythm of Life, this musical will delight all audiences.

Thursday, November 19th, 2009

Cypress Lake High School Auditorium

Sweet Charity 7:30 p.m. | $10.00 at the door/$8.00 pre-sal
6750 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US 239-481-2233 [map]

Adapted from Nights of Cabiria, a film by Federico Fellini, Sweet Charity tells the story of an optimistic young woman, Charity, who not only wears her heart on her sleeve, she's had it tattooed to her arm!  As the play begins, Charity finds herself dumped be the married man on whom she had pinned all her hopes and dreams, and she vows never again to be taken advantage of by a man.  But Charity is too trusting and soon finds herself involved with an Italian movie star.  The actor, however, is no better than the other men Charity has dated, and once again she finds herself jilted and alone. The next night, however, as fate would have it, she finds herself trapped in an elevator with a claustrophobic tax accountant who soon sweeps Charity off her feet.  Soon it becomes clear that this man is different -- that he actually wants to marry her -- but will he still feel the same way when he finds out that Charity works at the FanDango as a dance hall hostess?  With a great score that includes Big Spender, If They Could See Me Now and Rhythm of Life, this musical will delight all audiences.

Saturday, November 14th, 2009

Fort Myers High School

2009 Lee County All-County Choir Concert 10:00 a.m. | Free
2635 Cortez Boulevard Fort Myers 33901 US [map]
The performance conert for the All-County Choir will taek place in the Fort Myers High School Auditorium. The concert is free to the public. All All-County members will need to report at 9:00 a.m.

Friday, November 13th, 2009

Fort Myers High School

All-County Choir Rehearsal 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
2635 Cortez Boulevard Fort Myers 33901 US [map]
All member of the All-County Choir will report directly to Fort Myers High School at 9:00 a.m. for this rehearsal. Students must bring their own lunch, it will not be provided or available to purchase at Fort Myers High.

Thursday, November 12th, 2009

Fort Myers High School

All-County Choir Rehearsal 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
2635 Cortez Boulevard Fort Myers 33901 US [map]
This rehearsal will be the first rehearsal with the clinician for the choir.

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

Fort Myers High School

All-County Choir Rehearsal 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
2635 Cortez Boulevard Fort Myers 33901 US [map]
The first rehearsal of the 2009-2010 Lee County All-County Choir. This rehearsal will mostly consist of sectionals to make sure everyone is secure on their parts.

Sunday, November 1st, 2009

Cape Coral Yacht Club

Cape Chorale Fall Cabaret 2:00 p.m. | $15.00
5819 Driftwood Parkway Cape Coral FL 33904 US 239-573-7110 [map]

The A Cappella Group will appear as guest artists at this show. 

Saturday, October 31st, 2009

Diplomat Middle School

FVA All-State Choir Auditions - Round 2 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
1039 NE 16th Terrace Cape Coral FL 33909 US [map]
Round two auditions are for those students who passed both tests in round one and consists of the knowledge of music and vocal quality tests. Students must prepare the all-state music and sing it with two other students that sing their same vocal part. Students are judged on their knowledge of the music and also given a vocal quality score. This score is then added to the theory score and sight singing scores. The highest scoring students from our district will then earn spots in the All-State Choir. For more details about the audition, see the Choir Handbook.

Thursday, October 15th, 2009

Cypress Lake High School Auditorium

Fall Choral Concert 7:00 p.m. | $5.00
6750 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US 239-481-2233 [map]
This concert will showcase the choirs all of the choirs at Cypress Lake Center for the Arts and will also feature a guest choir from Germany. Cypress Chorale, Intermezzo Women's Choir, Concert Choir and The A Cappella Group will all be performing.

Saturday, October 3rd, 2009

Barron Collier High School

FVA All-State Choir Auditions - Round 1 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
5600 Cougar Lane Naples FL 34109 US 239-377-1200 [map]
The first round of the Florida Vocal Association All-State Choir procedure includes the written music theory test and the sight singing test. Students must pass both tests in order to continue to round 2. Study materials are available on www.fva.net

Thursday, October 1st, 2009

Cypress Lake High School Auditorium

Whet Your Appetite 7:00 p.m. | $5.00
6750 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 US 239-481-2233 [map]
The first concert of the year at Cypress Lake Center for the Arts will feature members of the vocal, theatre and dance departments showcasing their talents and giving the audience a preview of what is to come during this school year. This is a great opportunity to see the amazing talent in the other departments.

Friday, May 22nd, 2009

CLCA Art Gallery

Choir Banquet 6:30 p.m. | Free for members/$10 for guests This is the end of the year celebration. Come and enjoy great food, celebrate the year that was, send off the seniors and enjoy the end of the year slide show.

Thursday, May 21st, 2009

CLHS Auditorium

Senior Tribute 7:00 p.m. | FREE This Center for the Arts graduation ceremony will feature performances and presentations from all of the departments within the Center and all class of 2009 Center students will receive their honor cords at this ceremony.

Wednesday, May 13th, 2009

CLHS Auditorium

Spring Choral Concert 7:00 p.m. | $5.00 The final concert of the year for all of the choirs at Cypress Lake. Here the Cypress Chorale, Intermezzo Women's Choir, Concert Choir and A Cappella Group give their final performances.

Saturday, April 18th, 2009

Lincoln Center - New York City

ICHSA Finals 7:00 p.m. ICHSA & ICCA International Finals. The A Cappella Group will once again try to make it to the final four in New York City.

Saturday, March 14th, 2009

Sarasota High School

FVA Solo & Ensemble MPA TBA | FREE This Florida Vocal Association events allows students to perform solos and or ensembles and be evaluated by qualified adjudicators. Students will also receive a mini clinic from the adjudicator.

Saturday, March 14th, 2009

CLHS Auditorium

ICHSA South Semi-Final 7:00 p.m. | $10/$5
6750 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 United States 239-481-2233 [map]
The finest high school a cappella groups from the South compete for a spot in the ICHSA Finals in New York City. A special guest college group will also perform

Friday, March 13th, 2009

Black Box Theatre

The FCAT is Over Cabaret 7:00 | $5.00 This is new event in conjunction with the theatre department will celebrate the end of the FCAT exams with a wide variety of songs, scenes, sketches and something special from Mr. Loete and Mr. Stroh.

Thursday, February 26th, 2009

TBA

2009 Florida Vocal Association District Choral MPA TBA | FREE This Florida Vocal Association event is the District Music Performance Assessment. Choirs are evaluated on a statewide standard. All performances are open and free to the public. All members of Cypress Chorale and Intermezzo are required to participate in this event that is worth two performance grades.

Thursday, February 12th, 2009

CLHS Auditorium

Pre-MPA Concert 7:00 p.m. | FREE The choirs of the Cypress Lake Center for the Arts Vocal Department, along with other area choirs will perform in this event designed to help prepare all of the choirs for the Florida Vocal Association District MPA.

Thursday, January 29th, 2009

CLHS Auditorium

Vocal Department Cabaret 7:00 p.m. | $5.00 This Cabaret will feature members of the Vocal Department performing a wide variety of music. All vocal department members are required to attend this cabaret.

Saturday, January 10th, 2009

Tampa, Florida

2009 FMEA All-State 2008 Florida Music Educators Association Clinic and All-State. All All-State choir members will participation in their choir in downtown Tampa with the culminating performance in Morsani Hall at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center on Saturday.

Friday, January 9th, 2009

Tampa, Florida

2009 FMEA All-State 2008 Florida Music Educators Association Clinic and All-State. All All-State choir members will participation in their choir in downtown Tampa with the culminating performance in Morsani Hall at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center on Saturday.

Thursday, January 8th, 2009

Tampa, Florida

2009 FMEA All-State 2008 Florida Music Educators Association Clinic and All-State. All All-State choir members will participation in their choir in downtown Tampa with the culminating performance in Morsani Hall at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center on Saturday.

Thursday, December 18th, 2008

CLHS Auditorium

Cypress Cares Charity Concert 7:00 p.m. | $5.00 Cypress Lake Center for the Arts is giving back to the community with this holiday concert that will benefit a local charity. The vocal, band, orchestra, theatre and dance departments will all showcase their best talent in this holiday extravaganza.

Saturday, December 6th, 2008

Black Box Theatre

8th Annual Madrigal Dinner 6:30 p.m. | $20.00 Go back in time to 16th century England as we transform the Black Box Theatre into a Festive English Banquet Hall in the year 1580. Delicious food, authentic costumes and wonderful madrigal music will make this a holiday event that will become a holiday tradition. This event has been sold out for the last four years, so get your tickets early. All seats are reserved.

Friday, December 5th, 2008

Black Box Theatre

8th Annual Madrigal Dinner 6:30 p.m. | $20.00 Go back in time to 16th century England as we transform the Black Box Theatre into a Festive English Banquet Hall in the year 1580. Delicious food, authentic costumes and wonderful madrigal music will make this a holiday event that will become a holiday tradition. This event has been sold out for the last four years, so get your tickets early. All seats are reserved.

Thursday, December 4th, 2008

Black Box Theatre

Madrigal Dinner Rehearsal 2:00 - 4:30 p.m. This rehearsal is mandatory for all members of Cypress Chorale and Intermezzo

Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008

Choir Room

Madrigal Dinner Rehearsal 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. This is a mandatory Madrigal Dinner rehearsal for Cypress Chorale.

Sunday, November 23rd, 2008

CLHS Auditorium

The Producers 7:00 p.m. | $8.00 Cypress Lake Center for the Arts proudly presents the blockbuster musical The Producers.

Saturday, November 22nd, 2008

CLHS Auditorium

The Producers 7:30 p.m. | $8.00 Cypress Lake Center for the Arts proudly presents the blockbuster musical The Producers.

Friday, November 21st, 2008

CLHS Auditorium

The Producers 7:30 p.m. | $8.00 Cypress Lake Center for the Arts proudly presents the blockbuster musical The Producers.

Thursday, November 20th, 2008

CLHS Auditorium

The Producers 7:30 p.m. | $8.00 Cypress Lake Center for the Arts proudly presents the blockbuster musical The Producers.

Tuesday, November 18th, 2008

Lee County Courthouse

County Commissioners Inauguration Ceremony 8:30 A.M. | Free
2120 Main Street Fort Myers FL [map]
The A Cappella Group will perform for the inauguration ceremony of the Lee County Commissioners in the Commission Chambers.

Sunday, November 16th, 2008

Germain Arena

2:00 p.m. | Food Drive and Donations The A Cappella Group will join The Cape Chorale, the Spirit of the Gulf Chorus, FGCU Chorus, and many other local singing groups for a charity benefit for local food banks.

Friday, November 14th, 2008

Fort Myers High School

All County Choir Rehearsal 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. All day rehearsal of the All County Choir. All County members will not report to school, but instead report to Fort Myers High School at 9 a.m.

Thursday, November 13th, 2008

Fort Myers High School

All County Choir Rehearsal 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. This will be the first rehearsal with the All County Choir Clinician.

Sunday, November 2nd, 2008

Cape Coral Yacht Club

Cape Chorale Fall Show 3:00 p.m.
Cape Coral FL [map]
The A Cappella Group will be a special guest artist for the Cape Coral Chorale Barbershop Concert.

Saturday, November 1st, 2008

Diplomat Middle School

FVA All-State Test #2 8:30 a.m.
1039 NE 16th Terrace Cape Coral FL [map]
This is the final qualifying audition for the All-State Choir. Students who have passed the first two tests will learn the All-State Music and perform it at this audition. All-State tickets will be announced at this audition.

Thursday, October 16th, 2008

CLHS Auditorium

Fall Choral Extravaganza 7:00 p.m. | $5.00 The annual fall choral concert featuring Cypress Chorale, Intermezzo Women's Choir, Concert Choir and The A Cappella Group. Musical works will range from the Renaissance to the 20th Century. We also welcome special guest choir - Three Oaks Middle School Chamber Choir

Saturday, September 27th, 2008

Barron Collier High School

FVA All-State Test #1 8:30 a.m.
5600 Cougar Drive Naples FL 34109 USA [map]
This is the first round of qualifying for the 2009 Florida Vocal Association All-State Choirs. This is an distinct honor and all members should strive to achieve All-State status. This round will feature the Theory Test and Sight Reading Test. Members must pass both tests to continue on the qualifying path to All-State. All-State takes place in Tampa during the second week of January.

Thursday, September 25th, 2008

CLHS Auditorium

Wet Your Appetite! 7:00 p.m. | $5.00 This new event for the 2008-2009 season will feature acts from the Vocal Department, Theatre Department and Dance Department at Cypress Lake. Each department will feature solo and group acts that will showcase their talent and give a preview of what is to come during the year. We hope you will come and check out this very exciting collaboration between the three departments.

Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008

North Fort Myers High School

All County Choir Auditions 4:00 p.m. This is the audition for the 2008-09 Lee County All County Choir. Students will sing My Country Tis of Thee and then do a sight reading exercise.

Thursday, August 28th, 2008

Black Box Theatre

Musical Auditions 2:00 - 4:30 p.m. Auditions for the musical. The musical will be the weekend before Thanksgiving. Students wishing to audition must sign up for an audition day on the Black Box Call Board. Students should have a 1 minute or less song from a musical, (You must provide an accompaniment CD or a live accompanist) and bring clothes to dance in. Students wishing to be considered for a leading role must also perform a monologue 30 seconds or less.

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

Black Box Theatre

Musical Auditions 2:00 - 4:30 p.m. Auditions for the musical. The musical will be the weekend before Thanksgiving. Students wishing to audition must sign up for an audition day on the Black Box Call Board. Students should have a 1 minute or less song from a musical, (You must provide an accompaniment CD or a live accompanist) and bring clothes to dance in. Students wishing to be considered for a leading role must also perform a monologue 30 seconds or less.

Tuesday, August 26th, 2008

Black Box Theatre

Musical Auditions 2:00 - 4:30 p.m. Auditions for the musical. The musical will be the weekend before Thanksgiving. Students wishing to audition must sign up for an audition day on the Black Box Call Board. Students should have a 1 minute or less song from a musical, (You must provide an accompaniment CD or a live accompanist) and bring clothes to dance in. Students wishing to be considered for a leading role must also perform a monologue 30 seconds or less.

Monday, August 25th, 2008

Black Box Theatre

Musical Auditions 2:00 - 4:30 p.m. Auditions for the musical. The musical will be the weekend before Thanksgiving. Students wishing to audition must sign up for an audition day on the Black Box Call Board. Students should have a 1 minute or less song from a musical, (You must provide an accompaniment CD or a live accompanist) and bring clothes to dance in. Students wishing to be considered for a leading role must also perform a monologue 30 seconds or less.

Friday, August 22nd, 2008

Choir Room

T.A.G. Auditions 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. These are the auditions for T.A.G. - The A Cappella Group. Interested students must sing an a cappella solo not longer than one minute. The style should be pop, rock, alternative, etc. Classical or musical theatre songs are not appropriate for this audition. All interested students must also sing a 4 part audition piece that will be provided on the first day of school. Students will sing with 3 other students, 1 on a part.

Friday, August 22nd, 2008

Pelican Preserve Clubhouse

Back to School Bash 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. This is a REQUIRED event for all members of Cypress Chorale and Intermezzo. This back to school bash will be a new tradition for the vocal department. Members will participate in the choir olympics, karaoke, guitar hero on the big screen, ping pong, and other activities. All members will have the opportunity to get to know the new members and meet some old members they didn't know before. Food and drinks will also be provided. This is a REQUIRED event and ALL members of Cypress Chorale and Intermezzo MUST be attendance.

Thursday, August 21st, 2008

Choir Room

T.A.G. Auditions 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. These are the auditions for T.A.G. - The A Cappella Group. Interested students must sing an a cappella solo not longer than one minute. The style should be pop, rock, alternative, etc. Classical or musical theatre songs are not appropriate for this audition. All interested students must also sing a 4 part audition piece that will be provided on the first day of school. Students will sing with 3 other students, 1 on a part.

Thursday, August 7th, 2008

Choir Room

Center for the Arts Summer Audition 9:00 This is the final opportunity to audition for the Center for the Arts for the 2008-2009 school year. Please contact school choice before calling the school to set up the audition.

Sunday, June 1st, 2008

Germain Arena

2008 Graduation 7:00 p.m. All members of Intermezzo and Cypress Chorale sing the National Anthem during the graduation ceremony.

Friday, May 23rd, 2008

Art Gallery

Choir Banquet 6:30 p.m. | $10.00 Celebrate the year that was in the Vocal Department at our end of the year banquet. Great food, fond memories, senior wills and a touching slide show make this a highlight of the year.

Thursday, May 22nd, 2008

CLHS Auditorium

Senior Tribute 7:00 p.m. This Center for the Arts graduation ceremony honors and showcases the graduating seniors from all departments of the Center for the Arts. Honor cords will be bestowed on graduates at this ceremony.

Friday, May 16th, 2008

Three Oaks Middle School

T.A.G. in Concert 1:00 p.m. | Free The A Cappella Group will perform for the music department at Three Oaks Middle School.

Wednesday, May 7th, 2008

CLHS Auditorium

Spring Choral Concert 7:00 p.m. | $5.00 See all of the performing choirs at Cypress Lake Center for the Arts in concert for this end of the year spectacular.

Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008

Choir Room

FGCU Chamber Singers 6th Period The Chamber Singers from Florida Gulf Coast University will perform for the Cypress Chorale in the choir room during our 6th period class.

Monday, March 31st, 2008

Music Building

Picture Proof Day 2:00 - 7:30 p.m. Come and view the proof of your choir photos. Parents must be there in order for the pictures to be shown.

Saturday, March 8th, 2008

Sarasota High School

2008 FVA Solo & Ensemble MPA 2:00 - 10:00 p.m. 2008 FVA Solo & Ensemble MPA. This optional event gives students the chance to prepare solos or ensembles and be evaluated on a state standard.

Saturday, February 23rd, 2008

Palm Harbor University High School

International Championship of High School A Cappella South Division Semifinal 7:00 p.m. | $10.00
1900 Omaha Street Palm Harbor FL 34683 [map]
International Championship of High School A Cappella South Division Semi-Final. The A Cappella Group will attempt to defend their title from 2007 and earn a return trip to Lincoln Center in New York City for the National Finals.

Thursday, February 21st, 2008

North Fort Myers High School

2008 District Choral MPA The choirs will perform in the annual FVA District Music Performance Assessment. This is a mandatory performance that is worth two performance grades. All members need to be dressed and ready to go by 6:30 p.m. at North Fort Myers High School. Intermezzo is scheduled to perform at 7:45 and Cypress Chorale is scheduled to perform to 9:00 p.m.

Monday, February 18th, 2008

Mr. Stroh's House

TAG Cook-out 10:00-1:00 The A Cappella Group will hold a cook-out/rehearsal gathering at Mr. Stroh's house

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

CLHS Auditorium

Vocal Department Cabaret 7:00 p.m. | $5.00 The second Cabaret of the year will feature members of the Vocal Department performing a wide variety of music.

Monday, January 28th, 2008

Choir Room

Panther Showcase Performance 6:30 p.m. The A Cappella Group will perform for the Panther Showcase open house in the choir room.

Saturday, January 12th, 2008

Tampa, Florida

2008 All-State 2008 Florida Music Educators Association Clinic and All-State. All All-State choir members will participation in their choir in downtown Tampa with the culminating performance in Morsani Hall at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center on Saturday.

Friday, January 11th, 2008

Tampa, Florida

2008 All-State 2008 Florida Music Educators Association Clinic and All-State. All All-State choir members will participation in their choir in downtown Tampa with the culminating performance in Morsani Hall at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center on Saturday.

Thursday, January 10th, 2008

Tampa, Florida

2008 All-State 2008 Florida Music Educators Association Clinic and All-State. All All-State choir members will participation in their choir in downtown Tampa with the culminating performance in Morsani Hall at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center on Saturday.

Thursday, December 20th, 2007

CLHS Auditorium

Benjamin Britten's Ceremony of Carols 7:00 p.m. | $5.00 The women of the vocal department in conjunction with the dance department present Benjamin Britten's Holiday classic like you have never seen before. The piece has been choreographed by Mrs. Gair and the dancers accompany the choir and the harp. This will be a true holiday treat.

Tuesday, December 18th, 2007

Choir Room

Ceremony of Carols Rehearsal 2:00 - 3:30 pm Mandatory Rehearsal for all girls in Intermezzo & Cypress Chorale

Friday, December 14th, 2007

Lexington Country Club

Holiday Party 2:00 p.m. The A Cappella Group will perform for Dr. Campbell's holiday party. The performance will be at 2:00 p.m.

Tuesday, December 11th, 2007

Choir Room

Ceremony of Carols Rehearsal 2:00 - 3:30 pm Mandatory Rehearsal for all girls in Intermezzo & Cypress Chorale

Saturday, December 8th, 2007

Black Box Theatre

7th Annual Madrigal Dinner 6:30 p.m. | $20.00 Go back in time to 16th century England as we transform the Black Box Theatre into a Festive English Banquet Hall in the year 1580. Delicious food, authentic costumes and wonderful madrigal music will make this a holiday event that will become a holiday tradition. This event has been sold out for the last three years, so get your tickets early. All seats are reserved.

Saturday, December 8th, 2007

Colonial Country Club

Holiday Luncheon 12:30 pm The A Cappella Group performs for the Alpha Chi Omega Soriety Christmas meeting. The group will perform at 12:30 p.m.

Friday, December 7th, 2007

Black Box Theatre

7th Annual Madrigal Dinner 6:30 p.m. | $20.00 Go back in time to 16th century England as we transform the Black Box Theatre into a Festive English Banquet Hall in the year 1580. Delicious food, authentic costumes and wonderful madrigal music will make this a holiday event that will become a holiday tradition. This event has been sold out for the last three years, so get your tickets early. All seats are reserved.

Thursday, December 6th, 2007

Black Box Theatre

Madrigal Dinner Rehearsal 2:00 - 4:30 p.m. This rehearsal for the Madrigal Dinner will take place in the Black Box. Staging and running through the show will be the focus of the rehearsal. All members for Cypress Chorale and Intermezzo are required to attend and the rehearsal is worth a 90 point participation grade.

Wednesday, December 5th, 2007

Hyatt Regency Waterfront - Tampa, FL

FSBA Conference - Tampa Florida 12:30 pm The A Cappella Group will perform at the Florida School Board Association Conference in Tampa The group will depart by bus from Cypress Lake High School at 8:30 a.m. Lunch will be provided. We should return to school approximately 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, December 4th, 2007

Choir Room

Madrigal Dinner Rehearsal 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Rehearsal for all members of Cypress Chorale for the Madrigal Dinner. This is a mandatory rehearsal and will be worth a 70 point participation grade. This rehearsal will focus on the music for the Madrigal Dinner.

Friday, November 30th, 2007

Shell Pointe Village

Shell Pointe Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony 5:00 p.m. The A Cappella Group will be performing for the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Shell Pointe Village

Saturday, November 17th, 2007

CLHS Auditorium

All Shook Up - The Musical 7:30 p.m. | $8.00
6750 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 [map]
The annual fall musical is All Shook Up by Joe Di Pietro A rock 'n roll roustabout rumbles into town on his motorcycle. His charismatic personality, velvety voice and swiveling hips instantly become instruments of change, turning a drab, uptight community into a rockin' place where love sparks and grows. Add a thread of mistaken identity in the manner of a Shakespearean comedy (think "As You Like It" or "Twelfth Night") and you've got ALL SHOOK UP! featuring two dozen popular Elvis Presley songs, including a honky-tonk version of "That's All Right" as well as beautiful renditions of "Can't Help Falling in Love" and "Fools Fall in Love" by the entire company.

Friday, November 16th, 2007

CLHS Auditorium

All Shook Up - The Musical 7:30 p.m. | $8.00
6750 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 [map]
The annual fall musical is All Shook Up by Joe Di Pietro A rock 'n roll roustabout rumbles into town on his motorcycle. His charismatic personality, velvety voice and swiveling hips instantly become instruments of change, turning a drab, uptight community into a rockin' place where love sparks and grows. Add a thread of mistaken identity in the manner of a Shakespearean comedy (think "As You Like It" or "Twelfth Night") and you've got ALL SHOOK UP! featuring two dozen popular Elvis Presley songs, including a honky-tonk version of "That's All Right" as well as beautiful renditions of "Can't Help Falling in Love" and "Fools Fall in Love" by the entire company.

Thursday, November 15th, 2007

CLHS Auditorium

All Shook Up - The Musical 7:30 p.m. | $8.00
6750 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 [map]
The annual fall musical is All Shook Up by Joe Di Pietro A rock 'n roll roustabout rumbles into town on his motorcycle. His charismatic personality, velvety voice and swiveling hips instantly become instruments of change, turning a drab, uptight community into a rockin' place where love sparks and grows. Add a thread of mistaken identity in the manner of a Shakespearean comedy (think "As You Like It" or "Twelfth Night") and you've got ALL SHOOK UP! featuring two dozen popular Elvis Presley songs, including a honky-tonk version of "That's All Right" as well as beautiful renditions of "Can't Help Falling in Love" and "Fools Fall in Love" by the entire company.

Saturday, November 10th, 2007

Sarasota Riverview High School

2008 FVA All-State Vocal Quality Test 8:30 a.m. This is the final qualifying audition for the All-State Choir. Students who have passed the first two tests will learn the All-State Music and perform it at this audition. All-State tickets will be announced at this audition.

Tuesday, October 16th, 2007

CLHS Auditorium

Fall Choral Extravaganza 7:00 p.m. | $5.00
6750 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 [map]
The annual fall choral concert featuring Cypress Chorale, Intermezzo Women's Choir, Concert Choir and The A Cappella Group. Musical works will range from the Renaissance to the 20th Century.

Saturday, October 6th, 2007

Diplomat Middle School

2008 FVA All-State Musianship and Sight-Reading Qualifying Tests 8:30 a.m.
1039 NE 16th Terrace Cape Coral FL 33909 [map]
This is the first round of qualifying for the 2008 Florida Vocal Association All-State Choirs. This is an distinct honor and all members should strive to achieve All-State status. This round will feature the Theory Test and Sight Reading Test. Members must pass both tests to continue on the qualifying path to All-State. All-State takes place in Tampa during the second week of January.

Thursday, October 4th, 2007

CLHS Auditorium

Vocal Department Cabaret 7:00 p.m. | $5.00
6750 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 [map]
The first Cabaret of the year featuring members of the vocal department. All styles of music can usually be heard at the Cabaret. Vocal Department members must have auditioned their song by Wednesday, September 26 in order to be able to perform in this Cabaret. This will be the first performance of the year for this year's The A Cappella Group. All Vocal Department Members are required to attend this concert.

Thursday, September 27th, 2007

Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre

I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change 11:30 a.m. | $19.00
1380 Colonial Boulevard Fort Myers FL 33907 239-278-4422 [map]
The annual Vocal Department and Theatre Department trip to the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre. Your tickets includes the full buffet and dessert bar as well as the show "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change" Transportation will not be provided. The show will end approximately 3:15 p.m.

Friday, September 14th, 2007

CLCA Music Building

TAG Workshop 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
6740 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 [map]
The A Cappella Group will take advantage of this Hurricane Make-up Day to rehearse all day.

Thursday, September 6th, 2007

Coconut Point Hyatt Regency

TAG Performance 4:45 p.m. The A Cappella Group will be performing at the Hyatt Regency for a group hosted by school board member Mrs. Dozier. The group will rehearse right after school and then carpool to the event.

Friday, August 31st, 2007

Center for the Arts Campus

Choir Camp 2007 2:00 - 10:00 p.m. Choir Camp 2007 - All members of the vocal department are required to attend this event!!!!!! This event will be a combination of rehearsals, Choir Olympics, food, fun, dancing and bonding. The bubble wrap dance floor may make a return!! Mark your calendars for this fun event.

Thursday, August 30th, 2007

Black Box Theatre

All Shook Up Auditions 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Auditions for the musical All Shook Up. The musical will be the weekend before Thanksgiving. Students wishing to audition must sign up for an audition day on the Black Box Call Board. Students should have a 1 minute or less song from a musical, (You must provide an accompaniment CD or a live accompanist) and bring clothes to dance in. Students wishing to be considered for a leading role must also perform a monologue 30 seconds or less.

Wednesday, August 29th, 2007

Black Box Theatre

All Shook Up Auditions 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Auditions for the musical All Shook Up. The musical will be the weekend before Thanksgiving. Students wishing to audition must sign up for an audition day on the Black Box Call Board. Students should have a 1 minute or less song from a musical, (You must provide an accompaniment CD or a live accompanist) and bring clothes to dance in. Students wishing to be considered for a leading role must also perform a monologue 30 seconds or less.

Tuesday, August 28th, 2007

Black Box Theatre

All Shook Up Auditions 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Auditions for the musical All Shook Up. The musical will be the weekend before Thanksgiving. Students wishing to audition must sign up for an audition day on the Black Box Call Board. Students should have a 1 minute or less song from a musical, (You must provide an accompaniment CD or a live accompanist) and bring clothes to dance in. Students wishing to be considered for a leading role must also perform a monologue 30 seconds or less.

Monday, August 27th, 2007

Black Box Theatre

All Shook Up Auditions 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Auditions for the musical All Shook Up. The musical will be the weekend before Thanksgiving. Students wishing to audition must sign up for an audition day on the Black Box Call Board. Students should have a 1 minute or less song from a musical, (You must provide an accompaniment CD or a live accompanist) and bring clothes to dance in. Students wishing to be considered for a leading role must also perform a monologue 30 seconds or less.

Friday, August 24th, 2007

Choir Room

The A Cappella Group Auditions 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. These are the auditions for T.A.G. - The A Cappella Group. Interested students must sing an a cappella solo not longer than one minute. The style should be pop, rock, alternative, etc. Classical or musical theatre songs are not appropriate for this audition. All interested students must also sing a 4 part audition piece that will be provided on the first day of school. Students will sing with 3 other students, 1 on a part.

Thursday, August 23rd, 2007

Choir Room

The A Cappella Group Auditions 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. These are the auditions for T.A.G. - The A Cappella Group. Interested students must sing an a cappella solo not longer than one minute. The style should be pop, rock, alternative, etc. Classical or musical theatre songs are not appropriate for this audition. All interested students must also sing a 4 part audition piece that will be provided on the first day of school. Students will sing with 3 other students, 1 on a part.

Thursday, August 9th, 2007

Choir Room

Center for the Arts Summer Auditions 9:00 a.m. All students wanting to audition for the vocal music program, must contact the school choice office first and request an audition. Auditionees should have two contrasting solos prepared. There will be a simple sight-reading exercise at the audition. You can contact Mr. Stroh at garyrs@leeschools.net if you have any other questions.

Wednesday, May 16th, 2007

Germain Arena

Cypress Lake Graduation Ceremony 6:00 p.m. | Free All Vocal Department members sing the National Anthem at the graduation ceremony. This is a requirement of the vocal department. Singers will be free to leave the ceremony at approximately 7:45 p.m. once the Anthem has been sung.

Friday, May 11th, 2007

Center Art Gallery

Vocal Department Banquet 6:30 p.m. | $10.00/Seniors Free
6740 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 239-481-2233 [map]
The annual Vocal Department Banquet. Great food, awards, memories and final performances by seniors will make this a night that you won't want to miss.

Thursday, May 10th, 2007

CLHS Auditorium

Senior Tribute 7:00 p.m. | Free
6750 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 239-481-2233 [map]
This is the graduation ceremony for Center for the Arts students. Each department performs or make a presentation and Center for the Arts honor cords are presented. The evening ends with a moving senior video highlighting Center students.

Sunday, April 29th, 2007

Vanderbilt Presbyterian Church

The A Cappella Group - In Concert 4:00 p.m. | Free
1225 Piper Boulevard Naples FL 34110 239-597-5410 [map]
You have heard about them on the radio, television and newpapers, now see and hear them for yourselves. The award winning The A Cappella Group will perform a concert that will include a wide range of music all without the use of instruments.

Wednesday, April 25th, 2007

CLHS Auditorium

Spring Choral Concert 7:00 p.m. | $5.00
6750 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 239-481-2233 [map]
The annual spring concert featuring Cypress Chorale, Intermezzo, Concert Choir and The A Cappella Group will be presented.

Saturday, April 21st, 2007

Alice Tulley Hall at Lincoln Center

2007 ICHSA Finals 7:00 p.m. | $70.00/$50.00
New York NY [map]
The A Cappella Group competes against three other groups from around the country for the International Championship of High School A Cappella.

Saturday, April 14th, 2007

CLHS Auditorium

The A Cappella Group - In Concert 7:00 p.m. | $5.00 You've heard all about them, now see and hear them for yourselves. The group will sing a variety of songs as they prepare for the International Championship of High School A Cappella Finals at Lincoln Center in New York City.

Tuesday, April 3rd, 2007

North Fort Myers High School

All-County Choir Rehearsal 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
5000 Orange Grove Blvd. North Fort Myers FL 33903 995-2117 [map]
The All-County Choir rehearses.

Tuesday, April 3rd, 2007

North Fort Myers High School

All-County Choir Concert 7:00 p.m. | Free
5000 Orange Grove Blvd. North Fort Myers FL 33903 995-2117 [map]
The annual All-County Choir concert will be presented. The middle school and high school all-county groups will perform.

Monday, April 2nd, 2007

North Fort Myers High School

All-County Choir Rehearsal 6:30-8:30 p.m.
5000 Orange Grove Blvd. North Fort Myers FL 33903 [map]
This is the first rehearsal for the All-County Choir

Sunday, April 1st, 2007

CLHS Auditorium

Justin Roberts in Concert 3:00 p.m. | $15 Adults/ $5 Kids 12 and under
6740 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 USA [map]
Award winning artist Justin Roberts will perform live in concert.

Saturday, March 3rd, 2007

CLHS Auditorium

International Championship of High School A Cappella South Region Semifinal 7:00 p.m. | $5.00 students, $10.00 adults
6750 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL 33919 239-481-2233 [map]
The finest high school a cappella groups from the South compete for a spot in the ICHSA Finals in New York City. Special guest group The Academical Village People from the University of Virginia will also perform

Thursday, February 15th, 2007

North Port High School

District 11 Choral MPA 5:45-9:00 p.m. | Free
6400 W. Price Blvd. North Port FL 34286 [map]
Both choirs will perform at this state sponsored evaluation.

Saturday, January 13th, 2007

Tampa, Florida

FMEA All-State Choirs The Florida Music Educator's Conference host the Florida Vocal Association All-State Choirs. Senior High Chorus, Women's Chorus, Men's Chorus and the Reading Chorus will all take place during this weekend in Tampa.

Friday, January 12th, 2007

Tampa, Florida

FMEA All-State Choirs The Florida Music Educator's Conference host the Florida Vocal Association All-State Choirs. Senior High Chorus, Women's Chorus, Men's Chorus and the Reading Chorus will all take place during this weekend in Tampa.

Thursday, January 11th, 2007

Tampa, Florida

FMEA All-State Choirs The Florida Music Educator's Conference host the Florida Vocal Association All-State Choirs. Senior High Chorus, Women's Chorus, Men's Chorus and the Reading Chorus will all take place during this weekend in Tampa.

Saturday, December 16th, 2006

Carley Keim's House

A Cappella Group Performance 7:00 p.m. The A Cappella Group will perform at a private Christmas party. Students should arrive by 6:45 p.m.

Friday, December 15th, 2006

Sunshine Seafood Cafe on Winkler Avenue

A Cappella Group Performance 2:00 p.m. The A Cappella Group will perform at a luncheon. Students should arrive by 1:45 p.m.

Wednesday, December 6th, 2006

Gateway Country Clubhouse

12:30 pm The A Cappella Group will be performing at a luncheon. Students will leave from school at Noon.

Tuesday, December 5th, 2006

Gulf Harbor Clubhouse

Tree Lighting Ceremony 6:30 p.m. The A Cappella Group will be performing at the Tree Lighting Ceremony at Gulf Harbor. All members should be there at 6:15 p.m.

Saturday, December 2nd, 2006

Black Box Theatre

6th Annual Madrigal Dinner 6:30 p.m. | $18.00 Come and celebrate the holiday season as we turn the Black Box Theatre into a 16th century English banquet hall. Authentic costumes, English Madrigal music and delicious food will make this an evening you won't forget and a holiday tradition you will look forward to.

Friday, December 1st, 2006

Black Box Theatre

6th Annual Madrigal Dinner 6:30 p.m. | $18.00 Come and celebrate the holiday season as we turn the Black Box Theatre into a 16th century English banquet hall. Authentic costumes, English Madrigal music and delicious food will make this an evening you won't forget and a holiday tradition you will look forward to.

Thursday, November 30th, 2006

Black Box Theatre

Madrigal Dinner Rehearsal 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. This rehearsal is for all Cypress Chorale and Intermezzo members in preparation for the Madrigal Dinner.

Thursday, November 30th, 2006

CLCA Choir Room

Joshua Hopkins - Baritone Recital 12:09 P.M. | Free The Marilyn Horne Foundation presents in cooperation with B.I.G. Arts on Sanibel presents baritone Joshua Hopkins. Mr. Hopkins will be performing an informal recital. Students will also have the opportunity to ask questions during the recital. Joshua Hopkins is a member of the Houston Grand Opera Studio. His performances of the 2005 season included the role of The Pilot in The Little Prince and Sharpless in Madama Butterfly. He also sang Count Almaviva in Le Nozze di Figaro at Opera Pacific, Silvio in I Pagliacci at the Amarillo Opera, and offered a New York recital under the auspices of the George London Foundation for Singers. Other opera engagements have included Masetto in Opera de Quebec's production of Don Giovanni, broadcast on CBC Radio, his Toronto debut as Pollux in Rameau's Castor et Pollux with Opera in Concert, later recorded on the NAXOS label, and the principal roles of Nick Shadow in The Rake's Progress, Figaro in Le nozze di Figaro, and Guglielmo in Cosi fan tutte with Opera McGill. Joshua participated in Glimmerglass Opera's 2002 Young American Artist Program, where he performed the role of Friedrich Bhaer in Little Women. Joshua has appeared in concert with symphonies of Baltimore, Edmonton, Houston, Montreal and Quebec and with L'Orchestra Metropoitiain,

Tuesday, November 28th, 2006

Choir Room

Madrigal Dinner Rehearsal 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. This is a rehearsal for Cypress Chorale as they prepare for the madrigal dinner.

Tuesday, November 21st, 2006

Lee County Courthouse

Lee County Commissioner's Inauguration 8:30 A.M. The A Cappella Group will be singing at the Inauguration Ceremony for the Lee County Commissioners. The ceremony will take place in the Commission Chamber in the Lee County Courthouse Building.

Sunday, November 19th, 2006

CLHS Auditorium

How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying 2:00 P.M. | $8.00 The musical How to Succeed will be presented

Saturday, November 18th, 2006

Venice High School

FVA All-State Test #2 8:30 A.M.
1 Indian Avenue Venice FL [map]
This is the second round of the All-State Testing process. Students will be required to sing the all-state music. Both vocal quality and knowledge of the music will be evaluated. All-State Tickets will be awarded at this event.

Saturday, November 18th, 2006

CLHS Auditorium

How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying 7:30 P.M. | $8.00 The musical How To Succeed will be presented

Friday, November 17th, 2006

CLHS Auditorium

How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying 7:30 P.M. | $8.00 The musical How To Succeed will be presented.

Thursday, November 16th, 2006

CLHS Auditorium

How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying 7:30 pm | $8.00 The classic music How to Succeed will be presented.

Thursday, October 12th, 2006

CLHS Auditorium

Fall Choral Concert 7:00 p.m. | $5.00 This delightful evening of choral music will feature Cypress Chorale, Intermezzo, Concert Choir and The A Cappella Group.

Saturday, October 7th, 2006

Barron Collier High School

FVA All-State Test #1 8:30 a.m.
5600 Cougar Drive Naples FL [map]
This is the first round of All-State Auditions for 2007. Students will take the musicianship test and the sight-singing test on this day.

Thursday, October 5th, 2006

CLHS Auditorium

Vocal Department Cabaret 7:00 p.m. | $5.00 Come and hear members of the vocal department performing all types of music. Today's pop, country, christian contempory and broadway classics are just a few of the styles that you will hear. The A Cappella Group will also make their debut performance of the year during this concert

Thursday, August 24th, 2006

Black Box Theatre

Musical Auditions 2:00 - 4:30 p.m. This is your chance to earn a spot in the musical How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying. You must prepare a one minute song. The song should be from musical theatre, but doesn't have to be from How To Succeed. You must provide accompaniment - either on CD or live. If you only want to be considered for a role in the chorus, you may sing Happy Birthday as your audition song. There will also be a dance element to the audition. You will be taught a short sequence and then will perform it at the audition

Wednesday, August 23rd, 2006

Black Box Theatre

Musical Auditions 2:00 - 4:30 p.m. This is your chance to earn a spot in the musical How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying. You must prepare a one minute song. The song should be from musical theatre, but doesn't have to be from How To Succeed. You must provide accompaniment - either on CD or live. If you only want to be considered for a role in the chorus, you may sing Happy Birthday as your audition song. There will also be a dance element to the audition. You will be taught a short sequence and then will perform it at the audition

Tuesday, August 22nd, 2006

Black Box Theatre

Musical Auditions 2:00 - 4:30 p.m. This is your chance to earn a spot in the musical How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying. You must prepare a one minute song. The song should be from musical theatre, but doesn't have to be from How To Succeed. You must provide accompaniment - either on CD or live. If you only want to be considered for a role in the chorus, you may sing Happy Birthday as your audition song. There will also be a dance element to the audition. You will be taught a short sequence and then will perform it at the audition

Monday, August 21st, 2006

Black Box Theatre

Musical Auditions 2:00 - 4:30 p.m. This is your chance to earn a spot in the musical How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying. You must prepare a one minute song. The song should be from musical theatre, but doesn't have to be from How To Succeed. You must provide accompaniment - either on CD or live. If you only want to be considered for a role in the chorus, you may sing Happy Birthday as your audition song. There will also be a dance element to the audition. You will be taught a short sequence and then will perform it at the audition.

Friday, August 18th, 2006

Center for the Arts Campus

Choir Camp 2:00 p.m. This is a mandatory event for all members of the vocal department. This will be two days of fun and work as we dive into new music and get to know everyone. The past two camps have been cancelled by hurricanes, but I have a feeling that this year it will happen. The ever popular Choir Olympics, lots of food and our first Club Choir will be some of the highlights of the camp. There will also be lots of singing. The times for the camp will be 2:00 pm to 9:30 pm on Friday and 9:00 am to 3:00 pm on Saturday. There will be a performance for the parents at 2:30 on Saturday afternoon.

Tuesday, August 15th, 2006

Choir Room

A Cappella Group Auditions 2:00 p.m. This is your chance to join the aclaimed The A Cappella Group. Prepare a one minute solo to be performed a cappella. You must also prepare your part on a piece that will be available from Mr. Stroh on the first day of school. You will sing your part with 3 other singers - one to a part.

Monday, August 14th, 2006

Choir Room

A Cappella Group Auditions 2:00 p.m. This is your chance to join the aclaimed The A Cappella Group. Prepare a one minute solo to be performed a cappella. You must also prepare your part on a piece that will be available from Mr. Stroh on the first day of school. You will sing your part with 3 other singers - one to a part.

Friday, May 12th, 2006

Center Art Gallery

2006 Choir Banquet 6:30 p.m. | $10.00/Seniors Free
6740 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL [map]
2006 Choir Banquet - Come and celebrate the year with great food, music, awards and memories. Tickets are $10.00, Senior vocal department members are free.

Thursday, May 11th, 2006

CLHS Auditorium

Senior Tribute 7:00 P.M. | Free
6750 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL [map]
Senior Tribute - Come and share this special Center for the Arts Graduation Ceremony

Saturday, May 6th, 2006

Florida Atlantic University

FVA State Choral MPA TBA | Free
Florida Atlantic Univeristy Boca Raton FL [map]
The Cypress Chorale, along with selected soloists and ensembles, will be performing at the FVA State Music Performance Assessment.

Thursday, April 27th, 2006

CLHS Auditorium

Spring Choral Concert 7:00 P.M. | $5.00
6750 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL [map]
Spring Choral Concert. Come here exciting choral pieces from the Concert Choir, Intermezzo Women's Choir, Cypress Chorale and The A Cappella Group.

Wednesday, April 26th, 2006

CLHS Auditorium

Senior Awards Night 7:00 P.M. | Free A Capella Group performance for the opening of Senior Awards.

Tuesday, April 4th, 2006

CLHS Auditorium

All-County Choir Rehearsal 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Rehearsal for All-County Choir. Bring your lunch.

Tuesday, April 4th, 2006

CLHS Auditorium

2006 All-County Choir Concert 7:00 P.M. | Free
6750 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL [map]
Lee County All-County Choir Concert. Here the finest middle and high school students in the district as they present the 2006 All-County choirs.

Thursday, March 30th, 2006

CLHS Auditorium

The A Cappella Group - In Concert 7:00 P.M. | $5.00
6750 Panther Lane Fort Myers FL [map]
Come and hear our award winning A Cappella Group perform a wide variety of music.