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How do I join the Bainbridge Chorale?

Assessments are held at scheduled times prior to commencement of rehearsals for a given concert, usually in early September and early January, or by appointment with the director. The director will listen to your voice to determine your vocal range, and will have you perform some simple exercises to assess your tone matching and music reading ability. Be assured, you don’t have to be a trained singer or a natural superstar. Most members aren’t.

How much time does membership involve?

We usually present two or three concerts a year. We begin preparing in September for the holiday concerts which occur in the first part of December. In January, we begin rehearsals for a second concert usually presented in late March. Additional concerts and special events vary.

Regular rehearsals are held weekly on Monday evenings and last about 2-1/2 hours. Additional rehearsals may be scheduled as necessary for the entire chorale or for a smaller group.

What else is expected of a member?

The Chorale depends on its members for the majority of ticket sales. Several weeks before concert dates, members are given tickets to sell and instructions for selling the tickets and turning in the money and unsold tickets.

The Chorale also depends on its members for a variety of other necessary functions. Some examples are setting up and breaking down risers at concert venues, providing modest refreshments at rehearsals and concerts, and distributing posters to businesses to advertise concerts.

A small fee is due from each member at the time of registration. Scholarships are available.

Where can I get answers if I have further questions?

The Bainbridge Chorale maintains an office that is staffed part-time, but with a full-time phone line on which you can request additional information or ask that someone contact you. The phone number is 206/780-CHOR (206/780-2467), or you can email manager@bainbridgechorale.org.

Sign me up!

Want to join the Bainbridge Chorale? A simple vocal review with our music director will be held at the first rehearsal of the summer session on March 17, 2008, at Woodward Middle School. Please also print, complete, and bring with you the Bainbridge Chorale vocal assessment form.

Registration materials may be found via the Members piano key above left. For more information and to schedule an appointment, call the Chorale office at 206/780-2467, or contact Dorothy Harris at 360/297-3142 or e-mail linndot@aol.com.

We're looking forward to singing with you!

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