Mrs. Lauren Arnett

 

High School Choral Director & Intermediate Choral/General Music Instructor

 

Mrs. Arnett holds a BM in Vocal Performance from Murray State University, a K-12 Music Certification and a MM in Opera/Music Theatre from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale.  Mrs. Arnett has been honored nationally for her vocal ability.  She has worked professionally as a vocalist, voice instructor, and coach.  Most recently she was seen as “Adele” in Die Fledermaus with the Southern Ohio Light Opera.  After holding the position for six years as the K-12 General Music/Choral Instructor in the Zeigler-Royalton School District, Mrs. Arnett is honored to be a part of the team at the Carterville Intermediate and High Schools.   

Educational Philosophy

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow said “Music is the universal language of mankind.”  In a world where global communication is vital, a worldwide method of expression is most valuable. 

Music education is a synthesis of all subject matters.  It is the ultimate example of higher learning.  To obtain a relevant education in music is to possess the knowledge of its elements; math, reading, science, history, leadership, artistic expression.  As a performance art, music requires an amalgamation of all the educational essentials in order to be produced.

Mrs. Arnett’s Schedule

 

Monday—Friday

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8:00-8:47AM

Jr. High Chorus

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8:55-9:33AM

Jr. High Lab Choir

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9:40-10:05AM

6th Grade Music

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10:10-10:35AM

6th Grade Music

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10:40-11:05 AM

6th Grade Music

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11:10-11:55AM

Travel/Lunch

 

11:57-12: 44AM

Advanced High School Chorus

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12:48-1:35PM

High School Chorus

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1:39-2:26PM

Preparation

 

2:30-3:17PM

MUS 105

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Contact via email

CIS: 618-985-6411

CHS: 618-985-2940

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Upcoming Music Events

September 12-14                    Quad State Audition Recordings             Recorded

September 27, 2011                 Homecoming Coronation                          CHS Gymnasium

October 10, 2011                     All-State Auditions                                   Highland Elementary

October 30 - 31st                    Quad State Choral Festival                        Murray State University

November 5, 2011                   IMEA District Festival                               SIU-C

December 1, 2011                   Jr. High Band & Chorus Concert              CHS Auditorium

December 4, 2011                   Carterville Christmas Celebration           Carterville Civic Center

December 8, 2011                   High School Band & Chorus Concert       CHS Auditorium

December 13, 2011                 5th/6th Holiday Concert                          CHS Auditorium

January 25 - 28, 2012              IMEA All-State Choral Festival                 Peoria, IL

February3 & 4, 2012                SIU High School Choral Festival               SIU-C

March 2012                             Solo and Ensemble Contest                      TBA

March 30 & 31,  2012             High School Musical Guys & Dolls            CHS Auditorium

May  2012                               IGSMA State Solo & Ensemble                  Casey Elm. Mt. Vernon

May 8, 2012                           Jr. High & High School Spring Concerts     CHS Auditorium

May , 2010                             5th/6th Grade Spring Sing                           CIS Gymnasium

May 2012                              CHS High School Baccalaureate                  TBA     

May 2012                             CIS 8th Grade Graduation                             CHS Gymnasium

May 2012                             CHS Graduation                                             CHS Gymnasium