Rehearsal Etiquette

To perform well, a choir needs complete cooperation from everyone during rehearsals. An outstanding choir is one whose members adhere to the following:

1. Arrive early and arrive on time………. 2. Enter and leave the room quickly and quietly. Do not scream or shout at the top of your lungs. 3. Stay in your designated area – Do not come up and ask the director a question in the middle of a song, ask to go to the bathroom or ask for extra copies of the music. 4. Go to the bathroom and get a drink before coming to choir. 5. Make sure you have all the proper materials at the beginning of class i.e…..your folder, music and a pencil. 6. Leave running, yelling, horseplay, food and beverages (except for water) and gum at home. Do not have coffee, caffeine or energy drinks before a concert or rehearsal. 7. Leave your electronic devices in your pocket, purse or backpack. You may not use any electronic devices of any sort during rehearsals or rehearsal breaks. 8. Listen carefully at all times to whoever is directing rehearsal. 9. Do not talk during rehearsals. Please raise your hand when the music stops if you have a question. 10. Do not yell at anyone if they mistake…...including the director…..we are all human 11. Do not try to be distracting or try to be funny during rehearsal. Did I mention no talking out of turn? 12. Treat each other with respect, courtesy and kindness. You are a choir family. 13. Be a good team player and do not try and out-sing your neighbors. 14. Maintain good choir posture. 15. Have a positive attitude and try to do your best every day. 16. Be considerate to keep the practice rooms & choir room clean. Check your area before you leave. 17. If in any case you cannot attend a performing event, you must notify the Choir Director and bring a note from home. If you do not, you will receive a 0. 18. Check out the choir website, practice at home and arrive having learned the new songs.

Choir is a group experience. Everyone needs to cooperate. There are consequences for poor decision making skills. I will not allow the actions of one person to adversely affect the entire organization.