Listen to the people around you, contribute to the best of your abilities, and blend your voice with others. 

Listen to the other voice(s) being rehearsed, think how that part fits with yours, go over your words, etc. 

Please don’t talk or use your phone (keep phone off if possible!) when other voices are rehearsing. 

• Choir singing is a commitment to the director and the other choir members. We value your voice so try to attend all rehearsals. On the other hand, if you’re ill you might want to stay at home! 

• Missed a rehearsal? Find out what was covered and take a look at it yourself at home before the next rehearsal.

• Please update your attendance in Glissando so we know how many are coming; it helps us to plan. 

• Attendance is taken at every rehearsal. If you miss many rehearsals, or those just before the concert, you won’t be able to sing in the concert to a high enough standard and may be asked not to sing.

• Try to arrive on time. 

• Everyone wants to sit with his or her friends, but it’s important to sit with your voice part (e.g. 2nd sopranos etc.).

• If you arrive late, take a seat quickly and quietly.

• Singing while sitting down: sit up straight, on the edge of your seat, legs uncrossed, feet flat on the floor. 

• Singing while standing: stand straight, shoulders back, hold your book up.

• Bring a pencil to write notes in your score about dynamics, expression and other instructions/guidance.

• Take note of dates for concerts, away-days etc. and add them to your calendar well in advance.

• Please prepare regularly for rehearsals by going over the music at home, getting familiar with the words, and listening to and singing along with recordings.

We don’t hold auditions in this choir - all voices and abilities are welcome. But if someone’s singing is really off-putting, please mention it discreetly to Tim.

Please greet new choir members and make them feel welcome when they join, and at following rehearsals.  

• Have an idea for anything from concert venues to publicity? Suggestions/comments/ideas welcomed. 

• We often need help with chair set up, tickets, etc. during concerts, so please be available/willing to help if you can.