Why is there a membership fee?
Like all recreational activities, community choirs have dues, and ours are well below average. Running a choir costs a lot! The good news is, we are a registered charity so members’ dues are considered charitable donations and therefore tax deductible. However, they are NOT refundable for any reason, including the cancellation of a season – it’s the law. Please see our Support Us page for more details on our finances.
What is the choir’s policy on infections?
Because of the nature of singing – we spit! – we require that members stay home if they have any symptoms of illness that could be transmitted through the air.
You are welcome to wear a mask (we have singer’s masks for sale) but they are not required, and are NOT a substitute for staying home if you’re ill.
We record our rehearsals so you can sing along at home, and not fall behind.
Will I get to keep my music?
No, all music must be returned immediately following the concert, in the condition in which you received it. Some of it is borrowed or rented.
Is there homework?
Yes, you’ll receive an “assignment”, by email, of music to review each week. We provide samples of each voice part so that even if you can’t read music, you can easily practice at home.
Can my child join the choir?
Yes, but if your child is under 16, they must be accompanied to all rehearsals and performances by an adult. There are additional fields for a parent or guardian to fill on the registration form of anyone under 18.
If I join, can you ensure my anonymity online? While we can keep your name out of the concert program and off our website, you will be performing in public, and anyone in the choir or audience may take your picture and post it on social media. We also record each concert, and it is sometimes shown on local TV or posted to YouTube. That’s why we ask privacy and media release questions on the registration form.
Which voice part should I choose on the Registration Form?
Here is a graphic showing general ranges. If you don’t have access to a piano, you can play these notes here – click on “octaves” to add more notes. If you still can’t decide, you can try out different sections until you find a good fit.
