REHEARSALS

FOR MEMBERS

Attendance

Members should make every attempt to be on time to rehearsals and concert calls. A member may miss two rehearsals during the session. If you must miss more, communicate with your section leader. People missing any of the last three rehearsals pre-concert should discuss that fact with the Artistic Director. Most rehearsals are at the Vashon Presbyterian Church. Concerts are performed at Katherine L White Hall at Vashon Center for the Arts.

Rehearsal Etiquette

Use good judgment about attending if you are ill or contagious.

  • No children are allowed.

  • Avoid fragrances or offensive odors.

  • Use the website's online suggestion form when needed.

  • Refrain from talking and from singing another section's part while they are rehearsing it.

  • Always bring a pencil and use only pencil to mark scores.

  • Write your name on your scores.

  • Silence cell phones.

  • Watch the conductor!

Commitment

Members must work on learning their part by getting information from the section leader if absent, attending any scheduled sectional rehearsals, listening to the practice CD (if provided) and/or using the available midi files.

Responsibilities

  • Members must stay current with email messages and the information posted on the Chorale website.

  • Members should know the dates of all rehearsals and concerts.

  • Members should communicate with their section leaders who serve as liaisons to the board members and Artistic Director.

  • Members should promote concert ticket sales!

  • Dues for each session average approximately $90 and include the purchase of music. Singers who already own their own copy of any music being sung may pay a reduced amount. Scholarships are also available for singers who require financial assistance. Please contact Karen Baer for more information.

  • If you are undecided about whether to join the Chorale, you may borrow music for the first two rehearsals. After that, either pay for the music or return it (unmarked) to Karen.