[NEohioPAL] North Coast Men's Chorus - Auditions - September 12 & 19

[bryan at richcole.net]

North Coast Men's Chorus 

Audition Dates

Sunday, September 12 at 6:00 PM

Sunday, September 19 at 6:00 PM

Middleburg Heights Community United Church of Christ

7165 Big Creek Parkway

Middleburg Heights, OH 44130

 

 

We are excited to announce that auditions for this season will take place on
Sunday, September 12 and 19 at 6:00 p.m. with the full rehearsal then
beginning at 7:00 p.m. This is the first rehearsal for our concerts on
December 11 and 12 at the Maltz Performing Arts Center. We will be following
certain COVID protocols (see below) to keep all of our singers safe and
healthy. Here are some common questions about singing with us. 

 

What happens at auditions and do I need to prepare a song to sing?

Nope. You'll meet with Rich Cole, Artistic Director, and he will have you
sing some scales, match some pitches and determine what section of the
chorus your voice is best suited for. It is a pretty painless process and
you'll be on your way to performing on-stage with the Chorus!

 

When and where are rehearsals?

Our regular rehearsals are every Sunday evening from 7:00pm-9:30pm, at the
Middleburg Heights Community United Church of Christ, 7165 Big Creek Pkwy,
Middleburg Heights, OH 44130. Rehearsals will start a little earlier when we
get closer to concert. Singers are expected to arrive 15 minutes prior to
greet their friends and settle in so rehearsal can begin on time. 

 

Are there other rehearsal commitments?

The Chorus holds a Saturday recording rehearsal for each concert where we
record practice tracks of the songs we're singing to help you with
memorization. There is also "mini-retreat" on a Saturday during each concert
preparation period. Production Week rehearsals are also required, and
attendance is expected at dress rehearsals and tech rehearsals. Additional
rehearsals are required of the dancers, but they all say that extra time is
more fun than work!

 

What does it cost?

Membership dues are an important part of the Chorus budget and are $180 for
the current season and payment plans are available. While we rely on
membership dues to help pay our bills, we do not want to exclude talented,
dedicated singers because of inability to pay dues. Waivers for dues can be
arranged with the Treasurer. 

Members are responsible for acquiring their own basic black tuxedo, shirt,
cummerbund and bow tie, but the Chorus does have a supply of gently used
tuxes available. Occasionally there might be an additional fee for a shirt
or accessory rental.

 

Do I have to read music or have performing experience?

No! About half of our singers are experienced musicians. Our director
believes in an educational, supportive approach to music learning. We
provide rehearsal recordings and sectional opportunities to help learn
music, too.

 

So you think you are interested and you're asking yourself.How can I get
more information? Please call the NCMC hotline at 216-556-0590 or email
Membership at ncmchorus.org <mailto:Membership at ncmchorus.org>  for more
details. 

 

We would love to have you join us, and after the past year and a half,
aren't you ready to get out and SING?

 

Rehearsal COVID Protocols

In order to keep all our singers as safe as possible while attending NCMC
rehearsals, the Board of Directors have adopted the following protocols
which will remain in effect until otherwise announced. 

 

.            All people attending rehearsals will be required to be
vaccinated and show their vaccination card. If a member wishes to sing and
is unvaccinated due to health risk, they should notify NCMC immediately to
determine whether approval to sing will be given.

.            During rehearsals, chairs will be placed three feet apart. We
will not have our typical break during rehearsals and rehearsals will end
earlier. All efforts will be made to avoid unnecessary congregating.

.            Membership committee will take seating photos weekly for
potential contact tracing needs.

.            Physical contact is discouraged (avoid hugging and kissing).

.            Masks will be worn indoors, including singing at rehearsals. We
will sing at our concerts without masks. Masking requirements for the
audience will be determined by the venue. 

.            Should a singer test positive, chorus members, particularly in
that section, will be notified of the positive test. Privacy will be
maintained.

.            No testing will take place at rehearsals.

.            Members will be required to sign and agree to adhere to a COVID
STANDARDS, ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY AND WAIVER form.

.            Protocols are fluid -- as CDC alters directives, so will NCMC.

.            NCMC is being as pro-active as possible. However, NCMC is not
responsible should an individual test positive after rehearsing with the
Chorus.

 

 

 

Bryan Fetty

 <mailto:bryan at richcole.net> bryan at richcole.net

330-212-1554

 

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