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NEW MEMBER AUDITION PROCESS
is very simple and painless.
- YOU let the Director/Membership Chair know when you feel confident
enough to audition. We've had some take as many as 5 weeks before they felt ready.
It's up to you. When you feel confident in your part on one of the songs we've
been rehearsing, let our Rookie Coordinator or your assigned "orientation guide"
know so she can inform our Director that there's someone wanting to audition. (That
way, the Director knows she has to run an entire song at least once during
the rehearsal.)
- For two rehearsals in a row, one of the Music Staff will ask you to record
yourself during a rehearsal - while in the chorus - on the song(s) of
your choice, with music in hand (optional). We ask that you do this
for at least two rehearsals in a row in case you have a bad night, a
cold, or problems. And you don't have to do the same song - your choice!
This not only gives you the opportunity to get a "good recording",
but it gives the Section Leader and Music Staff a chance to find out
how you're doing and how you sound from within the overall chorus. We
encourage you to memorize your music if at all possible because we perform
that way - without music.
- At the end of the rehearsal, put your name on the recording and turn it
in to the Section Leader.
- The Section Leader will review your audition. If you do well enough on
the first recording, she may tell you (and the Music Staff) "you've passed
your audition". If not, she and the Music Staff will determine if
you need additional one-on-one coaching or other help, learning tracks - or just more time to learn the songs better. This can be done
at your pace. This is a HOBBY! and should be FUN!
- PASSING usually requires that you be able to hold
your own part when singing within the chorus and that you sing in tune
at least 90% of the time. If you don't pass the first time, you are
more than welcome to try again. You can also just record yourself, listen
to it, and check your recording BEFORE you turn it over to the Section Leader
assigned to you.
- Optionally, you can choose to audition in a QUARTET rather than from
within the chorus. Just let the Music Staff person know what you prefer
and she will introduce you to 3 other members from other voice parts
to work with you. You then practice the song of your choice as often
as you like with the quartet. You can work as a foursome to make sure
you're getting your part and holding your own. Singing in a quartet
is something we encourage every member to try at least once just for
the experience of it. Quartet members can't help but become more confident
in their part and confident singers make for a better overall chorus
sound. Then, the 4 of you will sing for the Director and 6-7 Music Staff
members in another room away from chorus.
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ONCE YOU'VE PASSED YOUR MEMBERSHIP
AUDITION
- The Music Staff will recommend you to the Board for membership. Ask
the Membership Committee for an application, fill it out and turn it
back in to her.
- Then the Board must bring your application to the Chorus for a vote.
- You will be notified by letter of your acceptance
or rejection within one week of the chapter vote.
- If accepted, the Membership Chm will make sure you get all the chorus
music, learning tapes, a chorus roster, and introduce you to the Costume
Chm, Visuals Chm and others who will help you become a fully qualified
performing member of our chorus!
- Be aware, that once accepted, your International
dues and Regional fees are due imediately to be sent with your paperwork
to Sweet Adelines International.
The Chapter Dues and costume
pieces may be paid for in stages. Discuss it with the Membership and
Costume Chairs.
Once you've pass your audition, to become a PERFORMING
MEMBER you will need to find out about costumes, learn the rest of the chorus repertoire,
and qualify to perform. Onward and upward ... |
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