Membership

Welcome to the Master Chorale

Auditions

Membership is open to all singers by audition. Auditions generally occur annually in August. Auditions for tenor and bass/baritone voices are ongoing. Please contact Dr. Jim Jirak to arrange an audition. Singers are asked to prepare a musical selection of their choice and will usually be asked to sight-sing and match pitch.

These guidelines below help us achieve a high quality of musical performance which can be enjoyable for us as well as for listeners.

Dues

Membership dues for the Boise Master Chorale are $75 per person. However, we have never turned anyone away for inability to pay. See a member of the Board to discuss.

Rehearsals		Mondays, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Location		Boise State University Velma Morrison Center, Room MC125

Rehearsal Requirements

Please be on time for rehearsals and avoid leaving early.
Participate in warm-up.
Limit talking during “down-time”.
Please do not wear perfume, cologne, or other fragrances to rehearsals.
Rehearse your music at home.
Please wear your name tags.
Come prepared to contribute your energy and attention as well as your voice.

Music

You will have the opportunity to buy some of the music for the season. If you do not buy your music, mark the music with pencil only and erase those markings before turning in your music. Ask before hole-punching. You may be asked to replace lost or damaged music.

It is recommended that you purchase a black folder. If you use a black three-ring binder, magazine holders can be used to hold the music. Ask the librarian for more information about folders.

Promptly return the music in the envelope it came in, or call the librarian to make other arrangements: Sue Phillips, 323-0503

Attendance

A maximum of 2 excused absences per “concert cycle” are allowed. Fewer when the period is less than 5 rehearsals.

To be excused from a rehearsal, please contact Carol at 854-7829 click on her name for e-mail.

Requests for additional or extended absences must be in writing (email is OK). The request will be discussed with Dr. Jirak.

You must attend the dress or final rehearsal in order to sing the performance. If you are unable to be there, contact Carol and it will be shared with Dr. Jirak for a possible exception.

Performance

Attire for women: Black concert dress ($85.00), black hose, and black shoes with black soles. No jewelry, except wedding rings and small earrings.

Attire for men: Black suit or tuxedo, white shirt, black shoes and dress socks, black bow tie and cummerbund.

For all: Absolutely no perfume or cologne. Some choir members may have allergies to fragrances. Use unscented products.

Stage protocol: Our performance begins when the first person walks on stage. Talking, whispering, and gesturing are inappropriate. Carry your folders in the hand away from the audience. Give the conductor your full attention.