Christmas Musical Homepage (Gr 2-3)

Jingle Bell Beach

Created by Christy and Daniel Semsen
12/2/22 7:30 p.m.
Montgomery Community Church (MCC)

Audition Info

Dance Help

Rehearsal Info

Parent Info

Key Links
Dress Code for Non-Cast Members

Show Description

Once again, it’s that time of year, when aspiring young vocal groups from all around the country make their way to Jingle Bell Beach for the famous “Jingle Sing” competition. Hosts, Sandy and Sonny Pepperminter, welcome the final contestants for this year’s competition: the Snowflakes, the Starfish, and the Electrons! When a storm ruins the contestants’ plans for getting home in time for Christmas, things heat up to tidal wave proportions! The result? The announcement of a rare “Reindeer Rumble”—a spontaneous, on-the-spot song competition to determine the winner of this year’s event. In their eagerness to win the contest, it becomes clear that one of the contestants is struggling with his understanding of the meaning of Christmas. As the others share the story of Jesus, the spirit of competition quickly transforms into the wonderful spirit of Christmas! We are reminded that Christmas is about Emmanuel—God with us—and the Good News that Jesus came to be our Savior.

Appropriate for all ages.

Cast Character Descriptions (Auditions are for Gr. 3 students only) :

Sandy Pepperminter: Outgoing hostess/director of “Jingle Sing”; sister of Sonny
Sonny Pepperminter: Charming host/director of “Jingle Sing”; brother of Sandy
The Snowflakes
Aspen: Captain of the Snowflakes; overconfident; tightly wound; loves Christmas
January: Confident and dramatic; Aspen’s “number two” in charge
Icelyn: Sweet, excitable, nervous; wears “the ugly Christmas sweater”
The Starfish
Lily: Captain of the Starfish; “In charge” personality
Coco: Perky; always-excited beach girl
Catcher: Surfer dude; laid back
The Electrons
Sparkton: Member of the Electrons; tries to “rumble” but doesn’t get any takers
Fizzle: Member of the Electrons who is liked by everyone; sweet and caring
Narrators (divided as necessary)
Backup Singers (a few will be designated to each singing group)

Audition Information

2 Step Audition Sign-Up:

Register in Ultracamp. This single registration handles your Audition Request and Student Agreement.
Choose audition slot via Sign-Up Genius. If you have time preferences, the quicker you sign up the more choices you'll have.

Ms. Allen will walk all students through the audition process during class and review with parents during the Parent Meeting.
No memorization needed! Resources to help with Audition Preparation are:
- Music: sheet music in Key Links
- Acting: audition scenes in Key Links
- Dance: see “Dancer Info” (optional; for those interested)

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Dancer Info

09/12/22 3:15-4:00 p.m. EBL music room – Dance Workshop for students interested in a featured dancer role to learn audition dance
09/13/22 Dance Help Video posted
09/19/22 3:30-7:00 p.m. EBL music room – Auditions (including Dance Auditions) – ten-minute time slots, four students per slot

Choreographers are Ms. Wallace & Ms. Getter.
Dancers will meet in the music room for rehearsals until Ms. Wallace or Ms. Getter comes to get them to bring them to gym.
Dancers should not be in the gym without a teacher. If there is no teacher in the gym dancers must stay with Ms. Allen in the music room.

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Parent Information

Parent Meeting: There will be a parent meeting to go over important information and answer any questions you may have (see Important Dates). If you cannot attend, there will be a recording posted online afterward (See Important Dates for recorded parent information link).
Communication: During online registration, primary and secondary parent contact information is supplied. All important messages and parent communication will be communicated via email so please check it frequently to stay informed!
Show Fees All expenses are paid by Friends of Fine Arts (FOFA). Thank you to everyone who donates to FOFA to support this and all other Arts programming! Students may be asked to supply basic costume pieces as well as personal makeup and shoes.
Parent Volunteer: Parent support behind the scenes is critical for the success of any production. Please review the volunteer opportunities and consider where you would like to serve then commit using the Sign-Up Genius link (See Key Links).

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Rehearsal Information

Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:15 to 4:30 p.m. (except production) week. There will also be a couple of weeks where there is a Thursday rehearsal instead of a Wednesday rehearsal. Production week rehearsals run every day 11/29/21 – 12/03/21 during the school day.
Rehearsals do not conflict with Melody Makers
Students should bring their own snack and water bottle to rehearsal and meet in the EBL music room directly after school. Snacks need to be nut-free and as non-messy as possible because they will be eating them in the music room.
Carpool pickup is in the lower loop carpool. Students will be walked to the loop at 4:35 but parents can pick up students outside of the music room at 4:30.
Cast members are expected to be at all required rehearsals.
If your student MUST miss a rehearsal (other than dates specified during your registration), you MUST notify director at Emaline.Allen@chca-oh.org and EBL.music@chca-oh.org BEFORE the fact. Multiple absences may jeopardize your student’s role even if they are prearranged and excused.

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Dress Code for Non-Cast Members

Boys: Black or brown dress shoes; black, red, or green dress pants; a Christmas colored (green, red, black, white, silver, gold) button down shirt or sweater. Christmas accessories are allowed if they are not huge or distracting.
Girls: Black, silver, gold, red, or green dress shoes—flats preferable or short heels (1 inch or less); black dress pants or skirt that hits right above the knee or longer. If wearing a skirt, girls can wear tights or leggings that are black, gray, white, gold, silver, green, or red. Girls can also wear a Christmas dress that hits right above the knee or longer. Leggings and tights can also be worn with a dress. Christmas accessories are allowed if they are not huge or distracting.

Important Dates

09/01/22 UltraCamp registration and SignUpGenius link for audition times open for Gr 3 families
09/07/22 7:00 p.m. Parent Meeting Date to be confirmed, as well as location
Parent Information meeting recording
09/12/22 3:15-4:00 p.m. EBL music room – Dance Workshop for students interested in a featured dancer role to learn audition dance
09/13/22 Dance Choreography posted
09/18/22 at 11:59 p.m. – UltraCamp Registration Closes
09/19/22 3:30-7:00 p.m. EBL music room – Auditions (including Dance Auditions) – ten-minute time slots, four students per slot
09/23/22 Cast Announced (via email, webpage, and outside Ms. Allen’s classroom)
10/03/22 - 11/21/22 3:15 to 4:30 p.m. EBL music room – Rehearsals
11/28/22 - 12/02/22 during the school day EBL music room – Production Week Rehearsals
11/30/22 11:59 p.m. Happy Gram order deadline
12/09/22 Blu-Ray Order Deadline

Key Links

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Audition Preparation

Music Help
Acting Help (prepare both)
Dance Help (see Dancer Info)

2 Step Audition Sign Up

1/2: Register in Ultracamp

2/2: Choose Audition Slot

Rehearsal Schedule

Parent Volunteer
Sign-up Genius
Parent Volunteer Descriptions

Principal Letter with event details (available in November)

Contact emails:
Emaline.Allen@chca-oh.org and EBL.music@chca-oh.org

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