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All State Vocalists
All State Chorus performances were held on Saturday, February 5, 2022 in Seaford, DE.
Junior All State vocalists included Michai Wilkerson, Dante Peoples, Maddie Duus, Jayden Sparacino, Ava Dawson, Nirali Walekar, and Marcus Leach (pictured with Choral Director Mrs. Kelly Busovsky).
Senior All State vocalists included Katie Doyle, Brianna Bonsu and Saaketh Pula. Katie and Brianna are pictured CA Choral Director Mrs. Ellenore Kewin; Saaketh is pictured with Mixed Choir Director Dr. Brandon Williams; Katie and Brianna are pictured with Treble Choir Director Dr. Brittney Boykin.
Junior All State vocalists included Michai Wilkerson, Dante Peoples, Maddie Duus, Jayden Sparacino, Ava Dawson, Nirali Walekar, and Marcus Leach (pictured with Choral Director Mrs. Kelly Busovsky).
Senior All State vocalists included Katie Doyle, Brianna Bonsu and Saaketh Pula. Katie and Brianna are pictured CA Choral Director Mrs. Ellenore Kewin; Saaketh is pictured with Mixed Choir Director Dr. Brandon Williams; Katie and Brianna are pictured with Treble Choir Director Dr. Brittney Boykin.
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All State Band
All State Band performances were held on Saturday, March 26, 2022 in Dover, DE.
Junior All-State Band participants included Jackson Sloyer, Freya Banzhaf, Larissa Duggan, TJ Snedeker and Elaine Zuo (pictured with Band Director, Mr. Ross Forney).
Senior All-State Band participants included Sonya Pathania and Danny Sloyer (pictured with Band Director, Mr. Ross Forney).
Junior All-State Band participants included Jackson Sloyer, Freya Banzhaf, Larissa Duggan, TJ Snedeker and Elaine Zuo (pictured with Band Director, Mr. Ross Forney).
Senior All-State Band participants included Sonya Pathania and Danny Sloyer (pictured with Band Director, Mr. Ross Forney).
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Band
This group is formed of beginning fourth grade instrumentalists. Students choose instruments to study in late September, then attend weekly lessons which are carefully scheduled to minimize time taken from any other particular academic area. In recent years, this group has been prepared to perform in the Winter Fine Arts Festival, the Spring Fine Arts Festival, and an instruments demonstration concert for Lower School classes with the Concert Band and Strings.
Fifth and Sixth grade musicians make up this ensemble. This group meets twice a week as an elective class and once a week during H-period to receive a grade. Students earn their grade through weekly homework assignments (practice cards), marking-period long assignments (scales, rudiments, and/or rhythms), and H-period rehearsal attendance. We continue building on skills learned in fourth grade. Expanded range, dynamic control, new meters (time signatures), and expressive playing are topics introduced at this level. This group performs at both the Winter and Spring Fine Arts Festivals and an instruments demonstration concert for Lower School classes with the Lower School Band and Strings.
The Concert Band and Strings also competes at a regional day trip through "Music in the Parks", an organization hosting vocal and instrumental competitions throughout the country. In recent years, we have traveled to Dorney Park and Hershey Park and have received ‘’Good’ and ‘Excellent’ ratings. Sixth grade members are also eligible to participate in the Middle School Jazz Band, and Fifth graders may participate by invitation.
The Concert Band and Strings also competes at a regional day trip through "Music in the Parks", an organization hosting vocal and instrumental competitions throughout the country. In recent years, we have traveled to Dorney Park and Hershey Park and have received ‘’Good’ and ‘Excellent’ ratings. Sixth grade members are also eligible to participate in the Middle School Jazz Band, and Fifth graders may participate by invitation.
Chorus
The Beginning Chorus is open to all students in grades 5 & 6. This ensemble currently meets twice a week as an elective class. These students learn about vocal health, proper vocal production, music theory, sight singing and music history. The students sing in various languages and styles. The students perform two school concerts per year, and have many additional performing opportunities, including Delaware ACDA Children’s Honors Choir. There is a required choral competition in the spring which is usually held in a local theme park, such as Dorney Park, Hershey Park or Six Flags America. Fundraisers are available during the year to defer the cost of this trip.
The Middle School Chorus is open to all students in grades 7 & 8. This ensemble also meets twice a week as an elective. The students learn about vocal health, proper vocal production, music theory, sight singing and music history. The students sing in various languages and styles. Students in Middle School Chorus perform two school concerts per year, with many other performance opportunities, including Delaware All-State Chorus. There is a required choral competition in the spring. Fundraisers are available during the year to defer the cost of the trip.
The High School Chorus is an elective that currently meets five days per week. This ensemble is open to all students in grades 9, 10, 11, & 12. These students learn about vocal health, proper vocal production, music theory, sight singing and music history. The students sing in various languages and styles. Students in High School Chorus perform two school concerts per year, with many other performance opportunities, including Delaware Senior All- State Chorus and the Delaware ACDA High School Honor’s Choir. This ensemble does not travel to competitions.
High School Women's Ensemble
The High School Women’s Ensemble is an invitation only ensemble for high school girls with exceptional behavior that also excel vocally and academically. This ensemble meets on Wednesday evenings from 6-7pm. One Fine Arts credit is earned for participating. Members are held to a strict attendance policy due to the large performance schedule and the high level of choral literature that is studied. The Women’s Ensemble performs at both winter and spring Fine Arts Festivals, Caravel sporting events, the WSTW Christmas Carol Competition, Tri M Honor Society Inductions, Graduation and other various performances throughout the year. There is a required choral competition the Women’s Ensemble takes in the spring to either Kings Dominion or Busch Gardens. This is an overnight trip. Fundraisers are available during the year to defer the cost of this trip.
High School Elite Ensemble
The High School Ensemble is a mixed ensemble for boys and girls that students may audition to be a part of. This Ensemble is again, for students with exceptional behavior that also excel vocally and academically. This ensemble meets on Wednesday evenings from 7-8pm. One Fine Arts credit is earned for participating. Students are held to a strict attendance policy due to the large performance schedule and the high level of choral literature that is studied. The Elite Ensemble performs at both winter and spring Fine Arts Festivals, Caravel sporting events, the WSTW Christmas Carol Competition and other various performances throughout the year. There is a required choral competition the Elite Ensemble takes in the spring to either Kings Dominion or Busch Gardens. This is an overnight trip. Fundraisers are available during the year to defer the cost of this trip.
High School Men's Ensemble
The High School Men’s Ensemble is open to any high school boy in grades 9-12. This ensemble currently meets once a week during H period and is directed by the upper school choral music teacher, Mrs. Ellenore Kewin. The Men’s Ensemble sings a variety of repertoire from classical to pop classics such as “Sweet Caroline”. This ensemble is non competitive but does perform at the winter and spring Fine Arts Festivals.
The High School Women’s Ensemble is an invitation only ensemble for high school girls with exceptional behavior that also excel vocally and academically. This ensemble meets on Wednesday evenings from 6-7pm. One Fine Arts credit is earned for participating. Members are held to a strict attendance policy due to the large performance schedule and the high level of choral literature that is studied. The Women’s Ensemble performs at both winter and spring Fine Arts Festivals, Caravel sporting events, the WSTW Christmas Carol Competition, Tri M Honor Society Inductions, Graduation and other various performances throughout the year. There is a required choral competition the Women’s Ensemble takes in the spring to either Kings Dominion or Busch Gardens. This is an overnight trip. Fundraisers are available during the year to defer the cost of this trip.
High School Elite Ensemble
The High School Ensemble is a mixed ensemble for boys and girls that students may audition to be a part of. This Ensemble is again, for students with exceptional behavior that also excel vocally and academically. This ensemble meets on Wednesday evenings from 7-8pm. One Fine Arts credit is earned for participating. Students are held to a strict attendance policy due to the large performance schedule and the high level of choral literature that is studied. The Elite Ensemble performs at both winter and spring Fine Arts Festivals, Caravel sporting events, the WSTW Christmas Carol Competition and other various performances throughout the year. There is a required choral competition the Elite Ensemble takes in the spring to either Kings Dominion or Busch Gardens. This is an overnight trip. Fundraisers are available during the year to defer the cost of this trip.
High School Men's Ensemble
The High School Men’s Ensemble is open to any high school boy in grades 9-12. This ensemble currently meets once a week during H period and is directed by the upper school choral music teacher, Mrs. Ellenore Kewin. The Men’s Ensemble sings a variety of repertoire from classical to pop classics such as “Sweet Caroline”. This ensemble is non competitive but does perform at the winter and spring Fine Arts Festivals.
Glee Club
Due to the recent popularity of shows like “The Sing Off”, “The Voice”, “Glee” and “Smash”, Caravel has started a Glee Club directed by Ms. Sarah Boone! This club is open to students in 5th-12th grade. Students sing a variety of Pop and Broadway selections with choreography. The Glee Club meets once a week during H period.
Performance/Travel Opportunities
Many Caravel vocalists also participate in each level of the Delaware All-State Chorus program, ACDA Choirs, Delaware Solo and Ensemble Competitions and summer vocal camps. To date, Caravel has had 73 vocalists make All-State Chorus. Caravel has also had vocalists selected to sing in Honor Choirs in Philadelphia, Chicago, New York, Rhode Island, Europe and London! Students also have the opportunity to audition to sing the National Anthem at our home sporting events. A school musical is presented each year, with auditions open to all students’ grades 5 through 12. In years past, these productions have included: “Annie”, “The Wizard of Oz”, “Once on this Island” and “The Sound of Music”.
Private Vocal & Instrument Lessons
Private voice, guitar, piano and other instrumental lessons are available, for a fee, on campus to any student with the desire to learn, enrollment is limited. Beginning Band begins in fourth grade and the group lessons are available at no cost, with private study available for an additional fee, and instrument rental fee.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me directly. I look forward to welcoming your child into the Caravel Music family!
Kelly Busovsky
Choral Director
[email protected]
Music Boosters
The Caravel Academy Music Boosters is an active organization that believes in the importance of music in the lives of all the students. Our organization supports all of the music programs within Caravel. Music touches every student at Caravel from preschool to high school in many different ways. If you've ever watched the students perform at our Fine Arts Festivals or in competition, you can understand why we provide our support. We help bring those performances to life so that each student can experience the pride of accomplishment that goes with a spectacular performance.
As students enter Middle and Upper School and continue their musical journey, they gain the experience of traveling for competitions. The Music Boosters organize and help fund these excursions. Fundraising plays an integral role in our efforts to aid students in achieving their dreams on a group and individual level. Caravel has an outstanding record of participation in All-State Band and Chorus Competitions with our support. Over the last few years, several students have been selected to perform at Carnegie Hall and a large number of students have been selected to honor choirs in Texas, Rhode Island, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Boston. The school has also received the Espirt de Corps award in recent years.
All of this is only possible with the help of our entire community through fundraising, which goes directly back to our children. None of it would be possible without dedicated volunteers. We would like to thank all of our volunteers who have donated their time and energy, which is truly a precious gift. If you would like to know more about how you can help us, please contact us at the address listed below.
Sincerely,
Laura Caine, President
Barbara Fields, Vice President
Caravel Academy Music Boosters
[email protected]
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Find downloadable documents here
The Caravel Academy Music Boosters is an active organization that believes in the importance of music in the lives of all the students. Our organization supports all of the music programs within Caravel. Music touches every student at Caravel from preschool to high school in many different ways. If you've ever watched the students perform at our Fine Arts Festivals or in competition, you can understand why we provide our support. We help bring those performances to life so that each student can experience the pride of accomplishment that goes with a spectacular performance.
As students enter Middle and Upper School and continue their musical journey, they gain the experience of traveling for competitions. The Music Boosters organize and help fund these excursions. Fundraising plays an integral role in our efforts to aid students in achieving their dreams on a group and individual level. Caravel has an outstanding record of participation in All-State Band and Chorus Competitions with our support. Over the last few years, several students have been selected to perform at Carnegie Hall and a large number of students have been selected to honor choirs in Texas, Rhode Island, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Boston. The school has also received the Espirt de Corps award in recent years.
All of this is only possible with the help of our entire community through fundraising, which goes directly back to our children. None of it would be possible without dedicated volunteers. We would like to thank all of our volunteers who have donated their time and energy, which is truly a precious gift. If you would like to know more about how you can help us, please contact us at the address listed below.
Sincerely,
Laura Caine, President
Barbara Fields, Vice President
Caravel Academy Music Boosters
[email protected]
Like us on Facebook!
Find downloadable documents here