NORTH CENTRAL DISTRICT

DEB HILD

Welcome to the North Central District of I.C.D.A.! My name is Deb Hild and this is the second year I will be serving as your representative. I love the first day of school! It’s the most optimistic day of the year. I believe that every kid that walks into the front door of our schools wants this to be their very best year. On this day, I believe they really do want to please us. And on this day, I’m at my most optimistic as well! Just think of all the kids you’re going to get into Opus or all-state this year! Think of the outstanding concerts, musicals and programs you are going to have this year! Think of all the 1s your singers will earn at small and large group contest this year! Keep dreaming! It’s going to be a great year!

Thank you for all you do for music in your schools. See the list below for the dates of events in our district this year. Please call me or send an email if you have any questions. I look forward to hearing from you and working with you!

Sincerely,

Deb Hild
North Central District Representative
northcentral-chair@iowachoral.org

North Central District Events 2009-2010
Saturday	September 12	Pre-All State Workshop Belmond-Klemme High School 8:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Clinician Dr. James Rodde Registration: at the door 8:00 - 8:30 a.m. Fee: $20 per school for ICDA members $30 per school for non-ICDA members Information Checks payable: ICDA, Inc. Please bring payment to the event!
Tuesday	Sept 22	OPUS POSTMARK DEADLINE Opus Festival will be held on Thursday, Nov 190 Iowa State University, Opus Chair David Huepel 515-386-107 or email to opus@iowachoral.org
Saturday	October 24	Childrens Choir and General Music Teachers Workshop UNI, Cedar Falls
Saturday	October 31	Fall Symposium Iowa State University, Ames
Monday	November 9	North Central Honor Choir Festival NIACC, Mason City Guest conductors: - Dr. Aimee Beckman-Collier from Drake University will conduct the 10th-12th Grade Mixed Choir. - Opus director June Schmidt from Linn-Mar High School will conduct the 9th Grade Mixed Honor Choir. - Opus director Beth Mueller from Maquoketa Valley School District will conduct the 7th/8th grade Girls Honor Choir and - Dr. Lee Nelson from Wartburg College will direct the 7th/8th Grade Boys Honor Choir. Concert 7:00 p.m. HS and MS Schedules Director Notes -7th/8th Girls Director Notes -7th/8th Boys Director Notes -9th Mixed HS and MS Literature List 7-8 Literature List All Registration forms Parent Letter *Registration is due October 22
Monday	Feb 22	5/6 Honor Choir Festival NIACC, Mason City (snow date March 1) Guest conductor: Opus director, Carole Kettwicke from North Iowa School District Concert 7:00 p.m Registration Form for both boys and girls Schedule Literature List Parent Letter Registration is due January 29, 2010