Member Resources
Available Solos Winter 2010Rehearsal Schedule Winter 2010
Concert Logistics and Etiquette
Wardrobe - Informal
Wardrobe - Formal
Available Solos Winter 2010
- Glory to God in the Highest: Soprano, 2nd soprano, alto, and bass
- Mary Had a Baby: Soprano or tenor
- O Tannenbaum: Tenor
- Christmas was meant for Children: Tenor
Rehearsal Schedule Winter 2010
Unless indicated otherwise, all rehearsals start at 6:45pmat Lincoln High School, Warren, Michigan. Sectionals start at 6:10 pm
- 9/13 New members welcome.
- 9/20 New members welcome.
- 9/27 New members orientation.
Concert Logistics and Etiquette
- Take care of your body (your instrument!) prior to every concert. Avoid dairy products or any other food or drink that causes phlegm. Be well fed (but not stuffed) and rested. Be clean, neat, groomed, and fragrance-free.
- At call time, we will assemble on the risers and warm up. Make sure you are on time; if call time is 6:45, that doesn't mean you're walking in the door at 6:45, that means I give the downbeat at 6:45.
- At ten minutes to show-time, we will assemble in an off-stage area in riser formation and, once assembled, file out to the stage area and ascend the risers. Don't bring anything with you that you're not using to sing with, tambourines and eyeglasses are OK, cell phones and pagers are not.
- The pastor or other designated individual will introduce us to the audience, after which I will come out on stage and assume the podium.
- I will not address the audience or introduce pieces unless a piece really needs some explanation. We will dive right in. As we are singing, remember to smile with the eyes, not the mouth. Remember your "hum face!"
- Whenever there is applause, I will step off the podium and acknowledge the choir, any soloists, and the accompanist. Soloists bow with the head. As you are being acknowledged, show appreciation for the audience and accept and respect their applause. Don't converse with each other or otherwise take your attention away from the moment.
- If you ever feel faint on the risers, SIT DOWN IMMEDIATELY. Do not try to come off the risers or let yourself fall over people. Prevent light-headedness by making sure you are well fed and rested, etc. Also, don't lock your knees,remember your relaxed, balanced singing posture.
Concert Wardrobe - Informal (Senior/Retirement Homes)
Men:
- Black slacks
- Black Shoes
- Black socks
- Red GMEC polo shirt
Women:
- Black slacks
- Off black hose
- Low heeled black dress shoes or flats
- Small non-dangling earrings are allowed
- Red GMEC polo shirt
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Concert Wardrobe - Formal
Men
- White tuxedo shirt with tab collar
- Black suit or Black tuxedo
- Black Shoes
- Black socks
- Bow ties supplied by the Chorus
- No pins showing on clothing
Women
- Formal Black beaded top and skirt (Stage Accents)
- Black floor length full skirt or black Palazzo-style pants
- Off black hose
- Low heeled black dress shoes or flats
- Pearl Earrings provided by the Chorus
- No pins showing on clothing