Shuler Student Ensemble
The Shuler Student Ensemble is a valuable and vibrant part of the Shuler Hensley Awards. The Shuler Ensemble electrifies the Shuler Awards by opening and closing the event with exceptional student talent, representing all of the participating school casts throughout the state of Georgia. Our goal is to provide a quality, professional, arts education experience for our students. Professional evaluation, feedback, and training will be provided to Ensemble members throughout the rehearsal experience. The Ensemble represents the very reason why high school musical theater and arts education programs must be celebrated and supported.  Ensemble members perform in the Shuler Awards opening and finale production numbers. Students selected to participate in this incredible experience are exposed to professional musical theater choreographers, directors, and creative team members throughout the rehearsal and production process.

What is the Shuler Student Ensemble?
Each participating school may select 2 students  from their Shuler Awards adjudicated musical to participate in the Shuler Ensemble. Freshman, sophomores, juniors, and seniors are eligible to participate.
· Ensemble students must be cast members in participating Shuler school adjudicated musicals.
· In order to ensure the success of this program and fairness to dedicated student participants, Ensemble members MUST be available to participate in ALL of the scheduled Ensemble rehearsals. There will be NO exceptions to this rule – please select students who are available and willing to make the commitment. (Note: While seniors are natural leaders and experienced with the rehearsal process, they are often over-committed with college visits and various senior activities. Freshman, sophomores, and juniors are eligible to participate in the Shuler Ensemble.)
· May not have the lead role in his/her Shuler adjudicated school musical – e.g. may not be eligible for the Leading Actor or Leading Actress Shuler Award.
· Ensemble members must wear their school musical costume for the Shuler Awards. Costumes must be available to Ensemble members  from late February through April 18, 2012.
· All Shuler Student Ensemble members must complete, print (for his/her records), and submit the online Student Information Form.

Students selected to perform in the Shuler Ensemble must meet the following qualifications:
1. He/she sings and dances/moves well.
2. He/she attends 100% scheduled rehearsals.
3. He/she behaves professionally and courteously (respecting the creative team, the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre staff, rehearsal and performance facilities, and fellow students and guest artists).

Solo Auditions:
Opening and finale voice and dance solos are available for interested Ensemble members. Ensemble members are invited to audition for vocal solos at the first rehearsal. Dance solos will be chosen at a later rehearsal. Ensemble members are not required to audition for solos. Auditioning students will learn the music during rehearsal.

Rehearsal Etiquette:
1. Arrive at least 15 minutes before call time.
2. Wear comfortable, moveable, and appropriate rehearsal clothes and shoes.
3. Bring rehearsal materials: music, notebook, pencils, recording device, etc.
4. Pull hair back and out of eyes.
5. Bring a snack and a refillable water bottle (labeled with name).
6. Silence cell phones.
* Visit Actors Equity Etiquette for professional guidance.


2012 Shuler Student Ensemble Schedule

 

Welcome & Orientation Meeting
Ensemble students, school musical theater directors/teachers, and
Ensemble member parents/guardians are invited to attend the
Welcome and Orientation Meeting
Saturday, February 25, 2 – 3 pm  (At 3 pm, teachers and parents are dismissed and Ensemble solo auditions and rehearsal begin.)
Location:  Kennesaw State University Dance Studio PDF
 

Ensemble Rehearsal Schedule
Saturday & Sunday, February 25 & 26, 2-7 pm
Saturday & Sunday, March 10 & 11, 2-7 pm
Location:  Kennesaw State University Dance Studio PDF
 

Monday, April 9, 5-10pm
Thursday, April 12, 5-10pm
Monday, April 16, 5-10pm
Tuesday, April 17, 12- 10pm
Location:  Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre PDF 

Ensemble students must attend ALL scheduled rehearsals.

Courtney Reed
Director/Producer
Shuler Hensley Awards
creed@cobbenergycentre.com

Heidi Bevill
Production Manager
Shuler Hensley Awards
shulerawards@cobbenergycentre.com