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| JOIN US - TCSC Guests & Rookie Visit #1, #2, #3 |
| VISIT #1 |
Sign in with our Membership Chm in our Chorus Guest Book.
You will receive some information about our chorus and about Sweet Adelines.
You should also get a Guest Music Folder which you can
use for this rehearsal and turn in at the end of the evening.
The Membership Chm will introduce you to our President and our Director
and Assistant Directors.
One of our Music Staff, most likely our director, will ask you about your voice range and your past vocal or musical experience, eg. if you
read music (many of our members don't). She will then take you into another room and ask you to sing a
couple lines of a familiar tune so she can determine what voice part to
place you in. No pressure, no command performances, just between
you and the Music Staff.
If you just want to sit
and listen at the sidelines for a while - that's OK too - but we encourage
you to sing along anyway. We are, afterall, a singing organization and,
tho' we love an audience, we also love what we do and just KNOW that you
will too if you enjoy harmony at all!
You will next be introduced to someone on the risers who sings your voice
part. She can help you if you need it - sing in your ear if necessary (don't
read music?), explain which line of notes you will be singing on the music
(lead, bari, bass, or tenor), and generally answer any other questions you
might have (during breaks pls!). If she doesn't know the answer, she can
probably introduce you to someone who does.
This member may also be assigned to you as a sort of "Big Sister"
in that she will run thru a checklist of information which ALL new members
eventually need to know. She, or the membership team will make sure you're introduced to your section
leader, make sure you get your guest folder and a learning tape if available. |
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| If we don't actually say the
words, "PLEASE COME BACK AGAIN!" it's probably because we're so
involved in what we're doing, that we just forgot! Consider the words spoken!
It's a time and energy-consuming hobby that's not for everyone and we want
you to be sure it's something you'll enjoy for a long time to come. So we
wait 'til at least the 3rd visit before we even give you a Membership Application
Form.
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| VISIT #2 |
Sign in again and get your Guest
Music Folder and join us on the risers. By this time, you should have a
good idea of what the parts are all about, and know whether you're comfortable
in your voice part. If not, discuss it with our Director. Tho' she will
place you in the part she feels fits your voice best, it's not carved in
stone. If you're just not comfortable with it, tell her.
If you have a tape recorder, bring it. It's one of our most valuable tools.
Part-predominant learning tapes are usually available ($1) to help you learn
our repertoire - just ask anyone in the chorus for them. Tape yourself and
listen to it at home and check your own notes.
If you're pretty sure you wish to continue coming to rehearsals, give your email to the Membership Chair. She'll pass it on to our online TCGUESTS YAHOO GROUP Moderator. You will receive an email invitation to the group. Accept the invitation and follow the instructions. This online site contains music, learning tracks, the audition process, and other files necessary to becoming a member. [Note: joining this group is voluntary.]
Start thinking about which song you'd like to learn for your audition and we'll arrange for you to take home the learning track and music. |
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| VISIT #3 or #4 |
Sign in, pick up your Guest Music Folder, and join us on the risers. By
this time, you should know whether this hobby is for you.
One of our Membership Committee will ask you whether you want a Membership
Application and talk to you about chorus dues and costumes.
Fill out the Application and turn it in to her. She will also talk to you
about our simple painless MEMBERSHIP AUDITION PROCESS.
She will also give you a copy of the Chapter Bylaws and Standing Rules.
Section I of the Standing Rules pertains
especially to new members, but also contains other important information
about MEMBER RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE CHORUS so please read thru them carefully.
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| VISIT #4 and beyond - Becoming a Performing Member |
Once you've passed your audition and agreed to the Membership Requirements (involves sending in the paperwork, paying your dues, and agreeing to some attendance requirements), your application is put before the Music Team for approval. If approved, it goes to the Membership for a silent ballot vote.
If you are voted in, you then need to start working to get up to speed on all the current Performance Repertoire, acquire costumes, and learn the visuals. If you love singing and think you might enjoy performing on-stage - we know you're in for an exciting time! Welcome to the world of barbershop harmony!
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