Emphasizing Church Music Family Information For The Do Re Mi Gospel Music Academy, Inc. A non-profit corporation dedicated to shape note gospel music education, promotion and preservation The Do Re Mi River Retreat 275 Cedar Bluff Road Hartsville, TN. 37074 www.doremigospelmusicacademy.com www.facebook.com/shapenote @doremiacademy on Twitter 1
DO RE MI GOSPEL MUSIC ACADEMY, INC. Thank you for choosing THE DO RE MI GOSPEL MUSIC ACADEMY, INC. for your gospel music education. The week of the Academy is devoted to helping the church by strengthening and improving music for the honor and glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. Students will have a fun-filled week of music education by exploring and improving their God given talents. The students will enjoy singing activities, including concerts, Christian fellowship, recreation, the finest staff to be found anywhere and the best food between here and timbucktoo. This Family Information Packet is designed to assist in planning by providing the student and family with important information about the Academy and the week s activities. The Do Re Mi Gospel Music Academy, Inc. begins the fourteenth annual session on June 12-20, 2015. Go to our website www.doremigospelmusicacademy.com for pictures, registration information and singing news. Rent the Retreat at www.drmretreat.com. Keep up with the Academy daily on facebook, www.facebook.com/shapenote or Twitter @doremiacademy. OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT Key Dillard 615-890-0288 VICE-PRESIDENT & TREASURER Kris Dillard SECRETARY Ruth Green CHAPLAIN Monty Shoulders BOARD OF DIRECTORS LIFETIME DIRECTORS Jeff Blackwell Pam Harville Robert Lucas Mark Pedigo Jim Riddle Tim Rush Dwight Faircloth Sam Vance Susan Ragland Charles Clariday Christy Dillehay Lee Ann Steen Barry Witcher 2
DORMITORY AND RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM On-campus students MUST BE 8 YEARS OF AGE. Separate male and female dorms serve the students and staff. The dormitories are bunk bed style. The student will need to furnish linens, pillow, blankets, personal items, etc. Please refer to the Items listed in the To Bring section of this Family Information packet. Some dorm rooms are designed to share a full bathroom, including shower, commode and lavatory, with the adjoining room. A community shower and restroom in each dormitory serve the general population. Students are required to keep a clean and neat dorm room. A goal of the residential program is to help the student to make new friends and foster old friendships. The residential support Staff will provide supervision and support services to assure a safe, enjoyable and productive week while at The Academy. Dormitory students have a required dorm check-in and lights-out policy as follows: Age 8 to 12 must be in room by 10:00 p.m. lights out by 10:30 p.m. Age 13 and over must be in room by 10:30 p.m. lights out by 11:00 p.m. REGISTRATION & CHECK-IN DATE Friday, June 12, 2015 TIME LOCATION 4:00 6:00 p.m. Do Re Mi River Retreat, 275 Cedar Bluff Road, Hartsville, Tennessee 37074 Girls dormitory residents MUST BE age 8 or above. Boys dormitory residents MUST BE age 8 or above. Students under age 8 will register for SONGBIRDS CLASS and attend for a half day as a commuter. SONGBIRDS information may be found on the registration form and elsewhere in this packet. All SONGBIRDS classes begin Monday. Follow the parking signs upon arrival, and report to the registration area. Please bring your luggage, your personal items, and any remaining fees that you owe. Report to the registration desk for final registration (follow the signs). After registration, report to your dorm for room assignment. Staff will be available to assist with your luggage and check-in. Roommates are assigned by age according to space availability. Students may request a room mate in their age group, however THE ACADEMY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE FINAL BED ASSIGNMENTS. Dinner will be served from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday, JUNE 12. After dinner, students will assemble in the pavilion for introductions, orientation and meet and greet. Dorm meetings will be held by the dorm supervisors and staff after assembly. 3
DORMITORY CHECKOUT AND CLOSING PERFORMANCE The closing performance will be held at THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, located at 773 East McMurry Blvd., (Hwy. 25 East), Hartsville, TN. 37074, beginning at 2:30 p.m. Students will have assigned seats for the performance and must be in their seats by 1:45 p.m. for recording sound check. The closing performance will run approximately one hour and half. WE REQUEST ALL STUDENTS TO WEAR CHURCH CLOTHING. The performance will be recorded and available for purchase on DVD. Saturday, June 20, dorm check out time is 11:30 a.m. Dorm staff will be available for assistance. Parents please plan to pick up your child by 11:30 a.m. at the Academy. LUNCH AND TRANSPORTATION TO THE CHURCH IS ON YOUR OWN. Local restaurants are listed at the end of this packet. ALL STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO CLEAN THEIR DORM ROOM PRIOR TO CHECK- OUT. ROOMS MUST BE CLEANED & VACATED NO LATER THAN 11:30 A.M. PLEASE, DO NOT LEAVE CLOTHES OR OTHER ITEMS. DO RE MI SONGBIRDS The Primary Kids Class, called Songbirds, is offered for children under the age OF 8 years. Songbirds is a commuter class, and is offered daily 8:30 a.m. until noon (starting Monday). This class is designed to provide the young student basic instruction in shape note music. The student is encouraged through singing. Please note: THE SONGBIRDS CLASS ENDS AT NOON EACH DAY. The Academy does not provide child care service that will allow the student to remain on campus; therefore, the Songbird must be picked up at noon or approval must be obtained from the Director. Under no circumstances will the Songbird be allowed to remain on campus unsupervised. 4
IMPORTANT DAILY & WEEKLY DO RE MI HAPPENINGS Character traits will be taught and emphasized daily. Each morning and evening session will begin with a devotional. BRING YOUR BIBLE. Each assembly will begin and end with prayer. Daily meal plans for commuters are available for purchase either at registration or paid daily. Benefit singing Saturday, June 13, at 4 p.m. for our little Do Re Mi Singer Addy Clark. Worship services Sunday, June 14, at 11: a,m. with Bro. Jackie Dillehay, followed by lunch and singing in the afternoon. Nightly singing with public invited free of charge LETS SING! A special piano concert by our advanced piano instructor and Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame Member, Eddie Crook, will be held Sunday evening after dinner. The Do Re MI Singers annual singing at the historic Trousdale County courthouse steps will be held on Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy an evening of the Do Re Mi Singers performing under the stars at the Trousdale County Courthouse in Hartsville, Tennessee! Special concert by our vocal performance instructors and Southern Gospel singing greats W & W, Jonathan and Jordan Wilburn, on Wednesday evening after dinner. Jonathan is former lead singer with Gold City Quartet for over 26 years! Shaving cream fight on Thursday afternoon after class. Fun, Fun, Fun! An all-student CD recording, our first ever, will be held on Friday evening and available for purchase. Closing performance will be held on Saturday June 20, at 2:30 p.m. at The First Baptist Church, Hartsville, showcasing Do Re Mi student talents and abilities. 5
DAILY SCHEDULE We will strive to follow the leadership of the Holy Spirit each day. 2015 Day Schedule 7:45 8:30 Breakfast Pavilion 8:30 9:30 Devotional, Warm-up, and Singing Pavilion 9:30 11:00 Classroom Theory Advanced Bobby Bradley Intermediate 2 Seth Gregory Intermediate 1 Heather Dillard Beginner 2 Canaan Bowman Beginner 1 Amy Steakley Song Birds Jessica Bradley 11:00 12:00 Do Re Mi Singers ( Do Singers eat lunch from 11:30 12:00) 12:00 12:30 Do Singers Do Re Mi Singers Re Singers Lunch Mi Singers Directing 12:30 1:00 Do Singers Directing Re Singers Directing Mi Singers Lunch 1:00 1:45 Sectionals Soprano Bobby, Jessica, Nancy Alto Seth, Amy Tenor & Bass Canaan, Barry 1:45 2:15 Assembly Pavilion Classrooms Advanced Room Intermediate 2 Room Intermediate 1 Room Beginner 2 Room Beginner 1 Room Song Birds Room Classrooms Do Singers Room 6 Re Singers Room 2 Mi Singers Portable 2 Classrooms Do Singers Room 6 Re Singers Pavilion Mi Singers Portable 2 or Room 2 Classrooms Do Singers Room 6 Re Singers Portable 2 or Room 2 Mi Singers Pavilion Classrooms Soprano Portable 2 Alto Room 2 Tenor & Bass Room 6 2:15 3:00 Do Re Mi Singers Ensemble Classrooms Do Singers Room 6 Re Singers Room 2 Mi Singers Portable 2 3:00 3:25 Classroom Directing Classrooms (Same as 9:30-11:00) 3:25 3:30 Do Re Mi Pep rally Pavilion/ Bon fire/ Girls dormitory parking lot 3:30 5:00 Recreation 5:00 6:00 Dinner Pavilion 6:00 8:30 Do Re Mi Singer Assembly & Singing with breaks Pavilion 8:30 9:00 Devotional & Awards Pavilion 9:00 Refreshments Pavilion 10:00 10:30 Dorm Check-in 12 & Under 10:00 13 & Over 10:30 Dorms 6
COMMUTER CLASS A commuter program is available for those wishing to drive in daily for the day classes. registration form for commuter details and meal plans. See the All students who commute must check in, upon arrival on campus. Likewise, check out is required when the student leaves campus. The check in/out location, staffed by a dorm staff person, is located at the pavilion corner of the Boys Dorm. ITEMS TO BRING In addition to your normal clothing and personal items, you will need to bring the following: Bible Hair dryer Softball glove Twin size top sheet Twin size fitted sheet Twin size blanket Pillow/pillowcase Towels and bath cloths (for 8 days) Shampoo, soap, all toiletry items Shoes to wear in the shower (flip-flops, etc.) Plastic mesh bag or bucket to hold toiletry items in the shower Tote bag or backpack for school materials Guitar and/or acoustical instrument Swimsuit and towel (if needed for shaving cream fight) Snacks *Any medications needed Band instrument (if band student) Shaving Cream for Thursday s shaving cream fight on campus lawn *A complete and detailed medication list must be presented upon registration. IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION E mail address keydillard@gmail.com Telephone number Key Dillard, home, 615-890-0288 Emergency only: Cell phone 615-969-2708 7
APPROPRIATE CONDUCT & DRESS This week is dedicated to Christian fellowship and learning. All students should use conduct that is appropriate for Church events. Conduct should be exemplary before God. PARENTS WILL BE CONTACTED IF CONDUCT IS INAPPROPIATE AND RULES ARE NOT OBSERVED. School approved attire appropriate for public school is approved at the Academy, which may include, shorts, casual shirts, t-shirts and jeans. Clothing deemed unchristian in print and scope will not be appropriate. Please bring one Church outfit to wear for the closing performance singing. Each full-time student will be given a Do Re Mi Gospel Music Academy, Inc. l.d. lanyard for identification. The lanyard is required for safety and security purposes and MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES OUTSIDE OF DORM ROOM. LANYARDS SHALL NOT BE SWAPPED AMONG STUDENTS. T-shirts will be available in children and adult sizes for purchase for $15.00. PLAN TO ATTEND THE CLOSING PERFORMANCE SINGING You are invited to the CLOSING PERFORMANCE of all students and staff. The Closing Performance will be held at the First Baptist Church located on East McMurry Blvd. (Hwy. 25 east toward Carthage), Saturday at 2:30 p.m. A map is provided at the end of this packet. This musical program features the students and staff, and finalizes The Do Re Mi Gospel Music Academy week of activities. The MEMORIAL TROPHY, that represents our forefathers shape note legacy, will be presented to the top classroom. Please invite your family and friends, and feel free to bring your camera and video equipment. A dvd will be produced and available for purchase of the closing performance. Plan to ARRIVE EARLY TO GET A SEAT. It is always a standing-room-only performance. ALL STUDENTS WILL ATTEND THE SATURDAY FELLOWSHIP SINGING BEGINNING AT 2:30 P.M. CHURCH DRESS REQUESTED. 8
WEB SITE www.doremigospelmusicacademy.com Please visit the Web Site at www.doremigospelmusicacademy.com for information about the Academy building program, singings, student achievements, pictures and other items of interest. Plan to rent the DO RE MI RETREAT for Weddings, Birthdays, Family reunions, Church retreats, Corporate retreats, Scout outings, etc. For rental details, go to the website at www.drmretreat.com. Stay up to date with THE DO RE MI GOSPEL MUSIC ACADEMY AND PROGRAMS on Facebook. www.facebook.com/shapenote Also follow us on Twitter @doremiacademy 9
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Do Re Mi Gospel Music Academy, Inc. REGISTRATION FORM Register and copy the family information packet at our website Welcome to the 14th Annual Make Copies as needed. Name Birth Date Male Female Street Address Age City/State/Zip Grade In School Gospel Music Academy, Inc. County E-Mail Address Home Phone Name of your Church Cell Phone Name of your Pastor Mother s Name Father s Name On the beautiful campus of the Do Re Mi River Retreat at 275 Cedar Bluff Road, Hartsville, TN 37074 June 12-20, 2015 Mother s Daytime Phone Father s Daytime Phone Emergency Contact Name I wish to enroll in Private Lessons Vocal performance & interpretation Guitar Fiddle Banjo Bass Mandolin Piano Beginner Advanced Child Adult Circle T-Shirt Size S M L S M L XL 2XL 3XL Emergency Phone I wish to room with Emphasizing Church Music 1. and 2. Featuring the Redback Church Hymnal 3. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING REGISTRATION WILL BE HELD AT THE PAVILLION, ON FRIDAY, JUNE 12, FROM 4 PM to 6 PM with dinner and meet/greet to follow. CLASSES WILL BEGIN SATURDAY MORNING JUNE 13, following breakfast and class placements. FORMAL NIGHT CLASSES WILL NOT BE HELD. The public is invited to attend FREE OF CHARGE, nightly. DO RE MI SINGERS singing classes! REGISTRATION FEE IS NON-REFUNDABLE. ALL applicants must pay Registration Fee. All Dorm residents MUST BE REGISTERED STUDENTS and ATTEND Academy classes and activities. All On Campus Students must be AGE 8 or above and be able to attend to personal daily living functions. Students UNDER age 8 may enroll in the Songbirds Class, with the day ending at noon. Student must be picked up at noon. Check Here X Program REGISTRATION ON CAMPUS Includes Must be paid by ALL Students Must be age 8 or above Lodging + Friday Evening through Saturday Morning Cost $ 70 $395 Register Tuition $ 70 $325 Register Tuition $ 70 $145 DAY COMMUTER Day Classes Does Not Include Meals $215 SONGBIRDS TO AGE 8 Day Classes Does Not Include Meals $155 PRIVATE LESSONS SPECIAL CHURCH GROUP TRAINING MEAL PLAN BREAKFAST MEAL PLAN LUNCH MEAL PLAN DINNER Five Lessons 30 Minutes Each $105 $145 Student Must be Picked Up At Noon Discount Available ONLY if PAID IN FULL BY MAY 15, 2015 Five Lessons 30 Minutes Each Saturday through Saturday Saturday through Friday Friday through Friday Due NONREFUNDABLE REGISTER NOW AND ENJOY Expanded Dates This Year June 12-20 8 Days And Nights Of Shape Note Gospel Music Classes Begin Saturday Morning June 13 Benefit Singing June 13, 4:00 P.M. For Our Little Do Re Mi Singer, Addy Clark Worship Service Sunday, June 14 at 11:00 A.M. with preaching by Bro. Jackie Dillehay, Lunch & Gospel Singing to follow First Ever All Student CD Recording Annual Singing On The Historic Trousdale County Courthouse Steps Private Advanced Piano Lessons by Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame Member, Eddie Crook Private Vocal Lessons with Southern Gospel Music Award Winning Jonathan & Jordan Wilburn Amount includes Registration Fee Student must be a Registered Student Amount includes Registration Fee $ 45 $ 45 $ 55 DISCOUNT $20.00 IF FEES ARE PAID IN FULL BY MAY 15, 2015 Amount DUE Mail Form & Fees to: Key Dillard, Director 721 Rucker Lane Murfreesboro, TN 37128-4621 Amount PAID TODAY DUE at REGISTRATION My child is on the following medications I give consent for my child to be transported into Hartsville by Trousdale County Bus and Driver Yes No I give consent for my child to be transported into Hartsville by Do Re Mi Staff members Yes No I hereby give my consent for emergency medical treatment should accident or illness occur while attending and/or participatin g in the activities of The Do Re Mi Gospel Music Academy, Inc. Furthermore, I hereby release and discharge The Do Re Mi Gospel Music Academy, Inc., its officers and members from any and all obligations and/or liabilities resulting from accidents or otherwise occurring as a result of my child, or my participation in, attending The Do Re Mi Gospel Music Academy, Inc. event. As a parent, I understand every effort will be made to contact me. Parent Signature : Date: Student Signature: Date: 2015 DO RE MI FACULTY KEY DILLARD, Director CANAAN BOWMAN, Classroom BOB BRADLEY, Asst. Director, Classroom JESSICA BRADLEY, Classroom EDDIE CROOK, Private Piano KRIS DILLARD, Asst. Director, Classroom DR. HEATHER DILLARD, Asst. Director, Classroom CRAIG FLETCHER, Private Fiddle SETH GREGORY, Classroom, Piano SHAWN PODY, Private Guitar, Banjo, Bass AMY STEAKLEY, Classroom NANCY TUCKER, Classroom, Piano JONATHAN WILBURN, Vocals and Interpretation JORDAN WILBURN, Vocals and Interpretation. KAYLA COWAN, Classroom Do Re Mi Gospel Music Academy, Inc. A non-profit corporation dedicated to shape note gospel music education, promotion and preservation. www.doremigospelmusicacademy.com Facebook: Facebook.com/shapenote Twitter: @doremiacademy Register and copy the family information packet at our website
Do Re Mi Gospel Music Academy, Inc. REGISTRATION FORM Register and copy the family information packet at our website Welcome to the 14th Annual Make Copies as needed. Name Birth Date Male Female Street Address Age City/State/Zip Grade In School Gospel Music Academy, Inc. County E-Mail Address Home Phone Name of your Church Cell Phone Name of your Pastor Mother s Name Father s Name On the beautiful campus of the Do Re Mi River Retreat at 275 Cedar Bluff Road, Hartsville, TN 37074 June 12-20, 2015 Mother s Daytime Phone Father s Daytime Phone Emergency Contact Name I wish to enroll in Private Lessons Vocal performance & interpretation Guitar Fiddle Banjo Bass Mandolin Piano Beginner Advanced Child Adult Circle T-Shirt Size S M L S M L XL 2XL 3XL Emergency Phone I wish to room with Emphasizing Church Music 1. and 2. Featuring the Redback Church Hymnal 3. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING REGISTRATION WILL BE HELD AT THE PAVILLION, ON FRIDAY, JUNE 12, FROM 4 PM to 6 PM with dinner and meet/greet to follow. CLASSES WILL BEGIN SATURDAY MORNING JUNE 13, following breakfast and class placements. FORMAL NIGHT CLASSES WILL NOT BE HELD. The public is invited to attend FREE OF CHARGE, nightly. DO RE MI SINGERS singing classes! REGISTRATION FEE IS NON-REFUNDABLE. ALL applicants must pay Registration Fee. All Dorm residents MUST BE REGISTERED STUDENTS and ATTEND Academy classes and activities. All On Campus Students must be AGE 8 or above and be able to attend to personal daily living functions. Students UNDER age 8 may enroll in the Songbirds Class, with the day ending at noon. Student must be picked up at noon. Check Here X Program REGISTRATION ON CAMPUS Includes Must be paid by ALL Students Must be age 8 or above Lodging + Friday Evening through Saturday Morning Cost $ 70 $395 Register Tuition $ 70 $325 Register Tuition $ 70 $145 DAY COMMUTER Day Classes Does Not Include Meals $215 SONGBIRDS TO AGE 8 Day Classes Does Not Include Meals $155 PRIVATE LESSONS SPECIAL CHURCH GROUP TRAINING MEAL PLAN BREAKFAST MEAL PLAN LUNCH MEAL PLAN DINNER Five Lessons 30 Minutes Each $105 $145 Student Must be Picked Up At Noon Discount Available ONLY if PAID IN FULL BY MAY 15, 2015 Five Lessons 30 Minutes Each Saturday through Saturday Saturday through Friday Friday through Friday Due NONREFUNDABLE REGISTER NOW AND ENJOY Expanded Dates This Year June 12-20 8 Days And Nights Of Shape Note Gospel Music Classes Begin Saturday Morning June 13 Benefit Singing June 13, 4:00 P.M. For Our Little Do Re Mi Singer, Addy Clark Worship Service Sunday, June 14 at 11:00 A.M. with preaching by Bro. Jackie Dillehay, Lunch & Gospel Singing to follow First Ever All Student CD Recording Annual Singing On The Historic Trousdale County Courthouse Steps Private Advanced Piano Lessons by Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame Member, Eddie Crook Private Vocal Lessons with Southern Gospel Music Award Winning Jonathan & Jordan Wilburn Amount includes Registration Fee Student must be a Registered Student Amount includes Registration Fee $ 45 $ 45 $ 55 DISCOUNT $20.00 IF FEES ARE PAID IN FULL BY MAY 15, 2015 Amount DUE Mail Form & Fees to: Key Dillard, Director 721 Rucker Lane Murfreesboro, TN 37128-4621 Amount PAID TODAY DUE at REGISTRATION My child is on the following medications I give consent for my child to be transported into Hartsville by Trousdale County Bus and Driver Yes No I give consent for my child to be transported into Hartsville by Do Re Mi Staff members Yes No I hereby give my consent for emergency medical treatment should accident or illness occur while attending and/or participatin g in the activities of The Do Re Mi Gospel Music Academy, Inc. Furthermore, I hereby release and discharge The Do Re Mi Gospel Music Academy, Inc., its officers and members from any and all obligations and/or liabilities resulting from accidents or otherwise occurring as a result of my child, or my participation in, attending The Do Re Mi Gospel Music Academy, Inc. event. As a parent, I understand every effort will be made to contact me. Parent Signature : Date: Student Signature: Date: 2015 DO RE MI FACULTY KEY DILLARD, Director CANAAN BOWMAN, Classroom BOB BRADLEY, Asst. Director, Classroom JESSICA BRADLEY, Classroom EDDIE CROOK, Private Piano KRIS DILLARD, Asst. Director, Classroom DR. HEATHER DILLARD, Asst. Director, Classroom CRAIG FLETCHER, Private Fiddle SETH GREGORY, Classroom, Piano SHAWN PODY, Private Guitar, Banjo, Bass AMY STEAKLEY, Classroom NANCY TUCKER, Classroom, Piano JONATHAN WILBURN, Vocals and Interpretation JORDAN WILBURN, Vocals and Interpretation. KAYLA COWAN, Classroom Do Re Mi Gospel Music Academy, Inc. A non-profit corporation dedicated to shape note gospel music education, promotion and preservation. www.doremigospelmusicacademy.com Facebook: Facebook.com/shapenote Twitter: @doremiacademy Register and copy the family information packet at our website
Addyson Clark is a six year old little girl that was diagnosed three years ago with three inoperable brain tumors. She recently went out of state for treatment where she underwent 6 weeks of radiation to her brain. PLEASE PRAY FOR ADDY AND HER FAMILY! A FREEWILL OFFERING WILL BE RECEIVED If you are unable to attend, Donations may be sent to: The Do Re Mi Gospel Music Academy Inc. Kris Dillard, 721 Rucker Lane, Murfreesboro, TN 37128 IN THE EVENT OF INCLIMENT WEATHER THE SINGING WILL BE AT THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH - 773 McMURRY BOULEVARD HARTSVILLE COMMONWEALTH QUARTET Along With CALLED OUT QUARTET The Do Re Mi Singers The Do Re Mi Kids Do Re Mi Bluegrass Band The Dillehays For More Information Key Dillard Email keydillard@gmail.com MIDSTATE QUARTET OLD FASHIONED HARMONYQUARTET The Do Re Mi Gospel Music Academy, Inc. is a non profit, tax exempt corporation and is dedicated to shape note gospel music education, promotion and preservation.