Please come early the first night, as we will be handing out music and getting acquainted.

After the Christmas holiday, rehearsals resume the first Monday after New Year’s day, unless that day is an observed holiday.

Regular Rehearsals: every Monday night leading up to a performance (except holidays).  There is one last regular rehearsal on the Friday night before the concert.

Time:  7:00 pm (full chorale), 6:00 pm (Viva Voce ensemble only)

Venue for our rehearsals: Messiah Lutheran Church, 1335 Francis St, Longmont

Dues: $50/concert (includes music). There are no dues for our 4th of July performances.

Try us out! Newcomers are welcome to visit at no charge before dues are expected to be paid by our third rehearsal. Students are exempt from paying dues. (NOTE: There are no dues for the summer patriotic concerts.)

Dress Rehearsals: All dress rehearsals are at our concert venue unless notified otherwise.  Dress rehearsals are held the Friday before the concert, again unless otherwise stated.  Dress rehearsals are casual, not in concert attire.

• We are a non-auditioned group, and all are welcome. Our only request of newcomers is to do a few simple pitch matching exercises, sung privately for the Director.
• Come a bit early on the first night of rehearsal for each new concert cycle to allow extra time for new music distribution and seating.
• Rehearsal times and dates are shown in the Chorale Information Sheet, which will be handed out with the music, providing important information about all aspects of Chorale rehearsals and performances. The information is also contained in those notes.
• During rehearsals there is a short break in the middle or individual breaks as needed.
• Seating may be assigned by the Director for proper balance of the voices. Once your location has been assigned, you will be expected to be in that same location, promptly at the start of rehearsals.
• Singers are expected to participate in all rehearsals.  Exceptions of more than 2 absences per concert cycle will require notification to, and acceptance by, the Attendance Committee.
• In order to sing at the concert, singers must attend at least one of the first two rehearsals of each concert cycle.  Singers must also attend dress rehearsal in order to sing at the concert.
• Please bring a pencil/eraser. No ink or marker is allowed on any of the music owned by the Chorale or on loan from other groups.  Please do not hole punch or staple any music which is on loan from other groups.  Our Librarian can answer any questions you may have in regards to what can or cannot be done with sheet music.
• If desired, bring a personal container of water – please, no other liquids that may stain the furnishings of our rehearsal venue.
• Please be mindful and respectful of the church venues used for our rehearsals and performances, as parishioners and others may be present.
• Temporary cardboard music folders are provided to contain all music during regular rehearsals.
• Some music can be purchased if you desire to own your own copy, but the Chorale generally retains all music for its library.
• Black performance folders are used during the concerts.  They can be purchased at www.mymusicfolders.com if you desire this style, and we encourage it. A discount rate for performance folders may be available with a group purchase at the beginning of the season.
• For continuity, singers are encouraged to participate in all concerts of the entire season, but this is not strictly mandatory.  If you cannot sing all performances of a singular concert (if there are multiple performances for that concert), it will require notification to, and acceptance by, the Attendance Committee.

Your voice is important to the total sound, so please be as diligent as possible.

We love to hear you sing!