Lip Sync 2016!


What is Lip Sync?
A super-fun fundraiser sponsored by the PTO. Lip Sync is a 2 day “show” starring the kids! The elementary kids perform “lip-sync” songs in groups, the middle-school kids help with choreography, are stage crew, announcers and run sound & lights; the teachers perform a special “teachers act”, and the parents help with everything else.
How to join the show?
 The kids work together to pick a song and put together their own group
 Send in sign-up sheet no later than Jan 29th
- ALL participants must have a signed permission slip sent in
What happens next?
This year we are handling the song submissions differently:
 Please do not submit CDs for song choices. All we need are the Song Title, Artist, and Album Title of your group’s first and second choices.
 Your song will be purchased and downloaded from iTunes and cut to approximately 2 minutes. Unless otherwise requested, all songs will start at the beginning and will be faded out and cut at approximately 2 minutes. If your group wants a song to begin at a different point, please specify the exact time that the song should begin and end
 Group Coordinator will receive an email with the cut version of the song. Once approved, your group will receive a burned CD of the cut song for practice purposes.
 Please email any questions regarding song choice, the submission process or cut versions to trishwags@comcast.net
 Each group will be assigned a number so that practices and dress rehearsals can run smoothly.


How do I get tickets?
 Advanced Ticket sale will only be done during Dress Rehearsal
o Presale - $5 / ticket, at the door $8 / ticket

Practice Schedule
We encourage Group Coordinators to schedule and hold practices at home or another preferred location. We will not hold practices at the school, except on the dates stated in this form.
Questions
For questions please contact Liana Parsons at lianaparsons@yahoo.com, Shannon Benoit at nbvcarlington@gmail.com, or Kristen Nelson at kanelson02@hotmail.com.

Lip Sync Timeline
 Stage Crew – TBA
 Friday January 29 Forms must be returned
 Monday February 29 Brief parent meeting for grades 4-5 followed by stage practice (3:15 – 5:15)
 Tuesday March 1 Brief parent meeting for grades K-3 followed by stage practice (3:15 – 5:15)
 Monday March 14 Stage Rehearsal grades 4-5 – 3:05 - 5:15pm
 Tuesday March 15 Stage Rehearsal grades K-3 – 3:05 – 5:15pm


For the brief parent meetings stated above, please meet in the auditorium. A group guardian must sign entire group in and out of practice. The guardian is present to supervise the kids, ensure they pick up after themselves, follow school rules (no running in the halls, no extra loud voices, remain orderly), and ensure kids are taking care of the school.
All practices must be held at home, with the exception of the dates listed above; practices may not take place in school hallways for safety and security reasons.

SHOW WEEK!
 March 21st Monday – Dress Rehearsal (4th and 5th grade required) 3:05 – 5:15
 March 22nd Tuesday – Dress Rehearsal (K – 3rd grade required) 3:05 – 5:15
 March 24th Thursday - 4th & 5th Show Night 6:30, arrive at 6:00, not earlier than 5:30
 March 25th Friday - K thru 3rd Show Night 6:30, arrive at 6:00, not earlier than 5:30


Other Guidelines
Costumes: Age-appropriate and simple, it is not necessary to go out and buy anything, you can use fun things you have, bright and semi-coordinated works well!
Props: Are not necessary but some songs work well with a few props.
Guardians are responsible for bringing props to dress-rehearsal; they can be left if they fit appropriately behind the stage. Also, guardians are responsible for bringing props to show night and leaving with them.

General Tips:
 Help the kids learn the lyrics; it makes for a better “Lip Sync” show when all the kids are singing along with the songs
 Make a copy of the “cut” CD for each member of the group so they can practice at home
 Print out the lyrics and makes notes on them of the dance steps; this will help kids remember when they are practicing on their own
 Use the whole stage – don’t have the kids stay in 1 place, move around
 Practice with your kids – its fun!
 Keep everything age-appropriate and simple
 On show night, kids watch the show using a movie projector in the gym to allow room for the audience. The kids may watch the show in the auditorium during the Dress Rehearsals if they remain quiet.

Lip Sync 2016 MRE (3).pdf
 It’s in the groups best interest to get together at least once a week to practice their routines as the limited time at the school isn't enough to learn the routines
Note: Please keep this sheet as a reference if your child or children are participating