CONTACT: linda@thepetalumachorale.com, or (480) 226-9157
LOCATION: Cram Hall, campus of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 530 C St., Petaluma
REHEARSALS: Tuesdays, 7:00-9:15 pm, plus dress rehearsal the week of concerts, 6:30-9:30 pm. Dress rehearsal date and concert dates to be announced each session. All rehearsals have a refreshment break at the mid-point.
Advance notice will be given for any changes to date, time and/or venue.
REHEARSAL MATERIALS/CONCERNS: black 3-ring binder or choral folder, pencil and water bottle (if desired).
For help with your part or with any singing concerns, please contact Linda to set up a lesson or consultation.
PLEASE NO FRAGRANCES!
PRACTICE AIDS:
The following are free programs/apps available on the computer, phone or tablet to be used as aids for practicing each session’s materials (these are not mandatory but very helpful). Linda will send an email with a link to each piece for each of the below.
Appcompanist: free app that uses piano recordings of individual voice parts.
Musescore: free app that allows singers to play each voice part alone or in conjunction with other parts.
YouTube: recordings of most pieces will be sent to hear the entirety of each piece.
CONCERT ATTIRE:
All black in plain material with NO pattern
Women:
Dress: floor or tea length with ¾ length or long sleeves
OR
Dress pants: no leggings
Skirt: floor or tea length
Blouse:* ¾ length or long sleeves
Dress shoes: low heel
*Performance specific top may be purchased
Men:
Dress slacks
Dress shirt: long sleeves
Tie: long
Dress shoes: with black socks
Jewelry:
Silver, gold or pearl
Necklaces should not contain easily visible displays of color
Earrings should be studs or no more than 1 inch in length
Wrist watches ok, smart watches should be silenced
ATTENDANCE: Choir members are expected to attend every rehearsal. Everyone has circumstances that affect attendance, but participating in rehearsals is critical to learning and creating a lovely sound as well as preparing for concert. If a choir member consistently misses rehearsals, he or she may be excused from the concerts. However, if you are sick PLEASE STAY HOME AND LET LINDA KNOW. We are so thankful to sing, but we want to sing with joy and health!
WELCOME TO THE PETALUMA CHORALE!
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