Tauranga Civic Choir: Etiquette and rules
MEMBERSHIP
This depends on:
ATTENDANCE
MUSIC
REHEARSAL ETIQUETTE
UNIFORM FOR WOMEN
UNIFORM FOR MEN
PERFORMANCE ETIQUETTE
There are requirements to be adhered to at performances, including:
You will be advised of any other requirements prior to a performance.
This depends on:
- Acceptance by Musical Director
- Payment of annual subscription
- Satisfactory attendance at rehearsals
- Abiding by the Choir Constitution
ATTENDANCE
- The choir rehearses on a Monday evening.
- Please initial the attendance sheet when you arrive.
- If you are going to be absent from any rehearsal, please notify the Rolls Monitor by text, email or phone.
- If you need to miss more than 2 consecutive rehearsals, please fill in a leave form and give to the Rolls Monitor.
- You must advise the Musical Director at the start of a rehearsal period if you are unable to sing in a concert.
- You must attend the final 2 rehearsals for any concert. See the Musical Director if necessary.
- Unexplained absence for three or more weeks could be treated as a resignation from the choir
MUSIC
- When issued to you, its care is your responsibility.
- If lost or damaged you will need to pay for it.
- Any markings should only be made with a 2B pencil and should be erased before returning your music.
- If you have to withdraw from a concert, please return music immediately to the librarian.
REHEARSAL ETIQUETTE
- Learn your music as quickly as possible; you will be expected to do some homework.
- Attend sectional rehearsals when arranged.
- Be punctual – we start at 7.30pm.
- Watch, listen and record instructions with only a 2B pencil.
- Refrain from talking during rehearsals.
- Seek extra help if required.
UNIFORM FOR WOMEN
- Black shoes with closed in heels and toes.
- Black hosiery – no bare skin around the ankles.
- Black full length dress trousers (not tight fitting).
- Black top - sleeves can vary between 3/4 length and full length; short sleeves, cap sleeves and sleeveless tops are not acceptable. The material must be black, but may include self-pattern or dense lace.
- Jewellery: studs, or small hoop earrings only - no necklaces
- Scarves are issued as we assemble for a concert and are to be tied in a simple manner half way down. They are the property of the Tauranga Civic Choir, and are collected directly after the concert for laundering.
UNIFORM FOR MEN
- Black shoes.
- Black socks.
- Black trousers.
- Shirt (to be purchased from the Uniform Co-ordinator).
- Bow tie – see uniform co-ordinator.
PERFORMANCE ETIQUETTE
There are requirements to be adhered to at performances, including:
- Watch the conductor.
- Keep still when not singing.
- Don’t turn pages during solo performances.
- Stand and sit quietly.
- Don’t talk.
You will be advised of any other requirements prior to a performance.