The National Children’s Choir is a school-based choral experience for primary school children
NCH CONCERT INFORMATION SHEET 2019
REHEARSAL
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Arrive at stage door of National Concert Hall at 9.30am, wearing top/t-shirt as listed below.
Soprano 1- RED
Soprano 2- WHITE
Alto 1 - BLACK
Alto 2 – GREEN (any shade)
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Top may be plain or with logos; any top or football jersey is fine, so long as it is predominantly the specified colour.
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Stage number (which will issue next week) should be clearly written on wrist.
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Please bring nut free lunch and drink.
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Rehearsal ends at 1.30 and children may be collected by parents/guardians at the stage door. Parents/Teachers (unless stewarding) are not permitted backstage in the NCH.
CD
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A souvenir recording of the concert will be made available to the children. Please bring completed order form, along with payment, to the rehearsal. CDs cost €10.00 each and will be delivered to your child’s school by June 24th.
UNIFORM FOR PERFORMANCE
Please wear school uniform without jumper/pullover for the concert. If school has no uniform, please wear a plain white shirt/t-shirt with sleeves and collar. Jeans/shorts may NOT be worn. Hair accessories should be discreet.
MEDICAL
Children with anapens/inhalers should carry them with them at all times while in the NCH. The Red Cross will be on duty backstage during performances.
CONCERT
Children should arrive for concert at stage door at 6.30 and proceed directly to designated backstage area (Studio or Library). Parents/Teachers are not permitted backstage at the NCH. Do not bring coats, pullovers, food, drink or mobile phones as children will not be returning to backstage area after concert.
COLLECTION AFTER CONCERT
At the end of the concert children will be escorted by stewards to designated meeting areas which will be announced from the stage.
TICKETS
There will be a number tickets for sale at the box office on the evening of the Concert, even though concerts are marked as SOLD OUT on the NCH website. We have never had a situation where every seat was filled, so if you have not managed to secure a ticket, please come along on the night, we will do our best to make sure that you get to see your child.