Pirates 2: The Hidden Treasure Notes regarding rehearsal and performance. STUDENT PARTICIPATION I began the school year with 55 students (4th and 5th grade) in choir. A few weeks in I realized that was too many to put on a performance this caliber. We decided to only have the 5th grade students participate in Pirates 2, these students were part of the Pirates production in 2022 that was submitted to the CMEA selection committee. As rehearsals began in late October we had some students drop out who were less committed. In January we added 5 stellar 4th grade students to the cast. All rehearsals were conducted outside of the school day with one rehearsal per week until December when additional rehearsals were added. VOCALS: We study Broadway music in September and October of 5th grade. We discuss and learn differences between head voice and chest voice and how to sing in each. Students in this performance have sung in after school choir and work...