The ABC’s of
joining Redmond Chorale
a wordy blog
for those
detail oriented people
who want to know what is involved in joining a choir
If you are interested in joining Redmond Chorale, or have an interest in being a part of a community choir, but don't know what that means, this is for you!
Audition: Come to one of
the first two rehearsals each season and stay afterward to audition. Our fall session starts Labor Day Monday night. Rehearsal starts at 7, come early the first or second week to sign in. This lets you get a taste of the music and our director's style, and lets you sample before you commit. If you are just checking us out, you can borrow music for the evening and turn it in at the end of the night. Dr. Hughes auditions folks in a easy non-intimidating manner at the end of the first two rehearsals.
Be Present: If you decide to commit, the expectation is that you would come to as many of the 12 or so rehearsals prior to the concert as you are able too. Rehearsals are on Mondays at 7-9pm at Meadowbrook Church in Redmond. To
participate in performances requires missing no more than three rehearsals in a
12 week rehearsal schedule. Tech/dress rehearsals on "Redmond Chorale weekend" are mandatory. These are generally the Saturday mornings prior to Sunday concert days. Many times there may be an auxiliary concert on that Saturday afternoon or Sunday afternoon prior to the main concert. It varies by season. Exact details usually firm up within the first few weeks of rehearsal. Like any other organization you join, other people are counting on you and singing in a choir is a group activity and we need you to be present.
Contribute: Redmond Chorale uses its concert proceeds to benefit non profit community partners. Suggested donations by choir members help pay for choir costs such as music, musicians, minor office and administrative costs and to keep things running. Your donation allows us to give back more to our partners.
Suggested donations per season are
*$75.00 plus 1 hour of service (additional
family members $35/season + 1 hour of service)
That comes to $25.00 a month + 20 mins of service or $225.00 a year + 3 hours of service
Less than a gym membership and provides more joy! And many employers match your donation that make Redmond Chorale possible.
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| Redmond Chorale at Redmond Lights inside City Hall 2010 |
