AUDITIONS
Auditions
for new members are held each year in September. Auditions may
also be scheduled in January, as needed. Key qualifications include
good sight-reading ability, accurate pitch, and the ability to
blend well with other voices.
Acceptance
is based on audition performance and the number of spaces available
in each voice section, as determined by the conductor. Members
are not required to re-audition each year except at the conductor’s
discretion.
To
schedule an audition, complete and submit the audition
form.
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REHEARSALS
The
Choral Society rehearses on Monday evenings during the concert
season (September to May), from 7:30 to 9:45, at the Durham Arts
Council Building. Click here to see the 2007–08 rehearsal schedule.
Members
must meet attandance requirements and abide by Choral Society
ground rules. They also are expected to practice outside of rehearsals
as necessary to be well prepared for rehearsals and concerts.
Members
who miss excessive numbers of rehearsals are not allowed to sing
in concerts. Also, the conductor reserves the right to require
any singer to demonstrate his or her preparedness to sing in a
given concert.
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DUES
Membership
dues are $100 annually (payable in two installments) and
are not refundable or proratable).
In
addition, members are expected to pay for their music, provide
a black music folder, and provide appropriate concert dress (see
below). Financial aid for dues and music is available in cases
of hardship.
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CONCERT
DRESS
Members
are responsible for providing concert dress that meets the following
requirements. Members who arrive at concerts inappropriately dressed
may not be permitted to sing.
Men:
Tux or black suit, white shirt, black tie, black socks, and black
shoes.
Women:
All-black outfits (dress or blouse with skirt or slacks) meeting
the following requirements:
floor-length
skirt or slacks (no ankle showing while standing still)
long-sleeved
top (to wrist; 3/4-length is not acceptable; no sheer sleeves)
formal
(no sweatshirts, sweatpants, stretch pants, or leggings)
modest
(no cleavage, slit skirts, or backless dresses)
black
shoes; no contrasting accents; not open-toed unless worn with
opaque black hose
Jewelry:
no necklaces, pins, or bracelets; no light-reflecting or dangling
earrings (non-reflective studs only); no light-reflecting barrettes
or hair ornaments; no rings except wedding or engagement
Scents:
no artificial scents (perfume, cologne, or hairspray)
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