Current Scheduling
Information
Following the summer concerts, regular rehearsals for the Christmas
Concert
will resume on September 4, 2008 from 7:30 to 9:00 pm
and
continue each Thursday until the concert
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Music Helps for the Coming Concert
Click below for a Wickipedia article
on the Schubert Mass. The article includes audio of the MIT Choir singing
the Mass.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mass_No._2_%28Schubert%29
Also, here's a web page that has the Mass
in midi format, with each movement played in the different parts, and all parts
together.
http://www.cyberbass.com/Major_Works/Schubert_F/shcubert_mass_g.htm
Kendall has converted these midi to mp3
format for those that want to download them and put them on their audio
devices. They're at the usual place:
http://timpchorale.4shared.com
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Introduction, Policies and
Guidelines
Timpanogos
Chorale welcomes you as a member. Our choir is unique in that we are
like a large family. Many lifelong friendships are made through
affiliation of singing in a choir. It is our sincere wish that you
have a pleasant and rewarding experience when singing together.
A
standard of excellence is expected of us by our audiences. We
strive to achieve this in each rehearsal and in each performance.
It is therefore desired that each member assume responsibility of
maintaining the highest possible attendance and participation.
(Membership in the Timpanogos Chorale is a privilege which requires
dedication and professionalism.) The following standards of
conduct and commitment have been adopted to maintain our reputation and
objectives:
1.
Active membership is appreciated and recruitment is encouraged as
we would like to grow in numbers for a balanced SATB choir.
Auditions are held semi-annually (January & August) for new members
to maintain choral quality.
2.
Annual membership donation is $24.00 (subject to change) and is
not refundable, but is TAX DEDUCTIBLE. This is payable annually,
semi-annually, and is due within the first month of rehearsals for each
concert.
Timpanogos
Chorale is entirely a non-profit organization. Donations are used
for help with the music library, music rental fees, possible rental of
performance building, decorations, advertising, and member sense of
responsibility - value - commitment.
3.
Each active member will be encouraged to purchase music (not
mandatory), and uniform (if needed) which will become the member's
personal property. Timpanogos Chorale provides a black music
folder for performances. Timpanogos Chorale owns some music
available for loan.
4.
All active members are expected to participate in every
performance as requested by the music director.
5.
Each active member is responsible for reporting his/her
attendance before every rehearsal. Attendance at all dress
rehearsals and performances are mandatory.
Please
plan to attend all regular rehearsals, with reasons for absence being
only beyond your control (instances in which you are unable to make a
voluntary choice to be present)
6.
The
music director will begin and end rehearsals on time.
Members are expected to be in their seats ready to start rehearsal
promptly at the appointed time, and to give their undivided attention to
the director. *Members are requested not to leave rehearsals
before being dismissed. Please conduct non-singing business before
or after rehearsal.
7.
Members are expected t make every effort to learn notes and words
before rehearsals so that rehearsal time may be spent on such matters as
ensemble and interpretation.
8.
Timpanogos Chorale is non-sectarian and non-political, and each
member is requested to conduct him/herself accordingly when on official
business or representing the choir.
PERFORMANCE NOTES
·
During solos, or instrumental numbers, sit quietly with your
book closed on your lap, with your finger marking the next choral
number.
·
On the conductor's cue, rise from your seat quietly; then
open your book, ready to sing.
·
Let the conductor determine the beat - don't bounce your book
as you sing. Pleas HOLD your music LOW enough to see the
director's cues.
·
As a matter of comfort for your fellow singers, many of
whom may suffer from allergies, PLEASE refrain from wearing perfumes,
strong lotions (such as Bengay) or perfumed hair spray to rehearsals and
performances.
·
Have hankies and unwrapped cough drops ready in order to keep
choir noise to a minimum.
NO TALKING - ACT LIKE PROFESSIONALS