Caritas Chrale Member Infrmatin - 2018 MEMBERSHIP: Membership is pen t anybdy in the cmmunity wh has a desire t sing great chral music. Many peple with little musical experience have develped their singing and musical skills thrugh the Chrale. Althugh an ability t read music is an advantage, it is nt necessary, and there are n auditins fr prspective members. We are cmmitted t maintaining a friendly and enjyable rehearsal experience while achieving high standards f musical perfrmance. Membership in Caritas Chrale prvides an pprtunity t members f the lcal cmmunity t be part f a high-quality chir with an excellent perfrmance venue, a respected artistic directr/cnductr, a highly skilled accmpanist, access t music scres, and the chance t perfrm with prfessinal and semi-prfessinal musicians. MEMBERSHIP FEES: Timely payment f yur fees helps t keep the chir s finances stable and sustainable. Fees are reviewed each year, and apprved by the Bard f Directrs. In case f financial hardship, schlarships are available. Speak with yur sectin leader. T cnfirm yur membership: New members: submit a Membership Applicatin. Returning members: cnfirm yur cntact infrmatin with yur sectin leader. Pay yur membership fees - $25 fr each cncert seasn. REHEARSALS: Where: Our Lady f the Snws Sun Valley Rd., Sun Valley, ID When: Mnday 6:30 pm 8:15 pm Other rehearsals may be scheduled as needed, particularly in the week prir t a cncert. Rehearsals each week prvide a structured pprtunity fr the chir t review the ntelearning that singers have undertaken n their wn time, and t develp harmny and expressin acrss the mix f parts and vices. Punctual attendance at rehearsals is essential. Please arrive earlier at the start f each rehearsal term t pick up music. Fr mst perfrmances, at least ne additinal rehearsal is scheduled clse t the perfrmance date. MUSIC SCORES & CONCERT BINDERS Music scres are prvided t each singer at n cst. Scres fr each rehearsal term are purchased in advance accrding t the expected number f singers participating in that term. All singers are required t have a standard black music binder fr use at all perfrmances. These are available at lcal ffice supply stres. Occasinally we may send music scres as email attachments fr yu t print at hme. Please ask fr a cpy t be prvided if yu d nt use email r have access t a printer. T sing at a perfrmance, yu are expected t jin rehearsals by the deadlines specified fr that term, and t attend rehearsals regularly, the last three prir t a perfrmance being 1
Caritas Chrale Member Infrmatin - 2018 mandatry. Exceptins may ccur at the discretin f the cnductr. Fr planning purpses, singers are kindly requested t advise us in a timely way if yu cannt participate in a term, s we can adjust the number f advance rders we need t place fr music scres. PREPARING FOR REHEARSALS The Caritas website, www.caritaschrale.rg prvides access fr singers t n-line rehearsal files. The mre diligent yu are in practicing and learning the ntes at hme, the mre time we can spend in rehearsals develping the dynamics f ur singing tgether. Please bring alng these things t each rehearsal: Yur music scre Yur pencil and eraser fr marking up yur scre A bttle f water if yu like EXPECTATIONS OF CARITAS CHORALE MEMBERS As a member f Caritas Chrale, yu are expected t: Cntribute psitively t the experience f rehearsals, shwing respect fr the cnductr and yur fellw singers by listening carefully and nt disrupting rehearsal time by talking. Ntify yur sectin leader f any change t yur cntact details. Maintain yur financial status by paying all fees n time. Give ntice f yur absence frm rehearsals, either by email r phne, r by letting yur sectin leader knw in advance. Keep up t date with all ntices and news issued t members. Undertake practice n yur wn time t ensure yu knw yur part befre rehearsals. Then in rehearsals, yu can cncentrate n hearing hw yur part fits with all the ther parts and, cllectively, develping the chral dynamics. PERFORMANCES AND PERFORMANCE DRESS STANDARDS The Chrale s well- established reputatin fr excellence in musical perfrmance has been assured by the cmmitment f singers t musicianship. The chir s image n stage is als imprtant, and care must be taken with appearance, grming, psture, and rderly sitting, standing, and entrance and exit frm the stage. There is a general standard fr perfrmance dress. The fllwing requirements ensure the chir has a cnsistent and distinguished appearance, which assists the audience t cncentrate n the vices and nt the clthes. Nte: Less frmal attire may be required fr sme cncerts FOR WOMEN Wmen can chse frm the fllwing ptins: Full ankle-length black dress Full ankle-length black skirt with a black tp Full ankle-length, black pants with a black tp Tps shuld have ¾ t lng sleeves, cvered shulders, a full back and high frnt Shes: Plain, black dress shes. Jewelry: It shuld be simple and under-stated, and nt large r flashy. FOR MEN Black tuxed r black suit White shirt Black bw tie Black shes and scks 2
Caritas Chrale Member Infrmatin - 2018 CARITAS STAFF AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS CARITAS STAFF ARTISTIC DIRECTOR R L Rwsey ACCOMPANIST Drinda Rendahl EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Linda Bergersn Phne: 208-726-4846 MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR Margie Guld LIBRARIAN Gini Baumgardner Email: caritassunvalley@yah.cm Mail: Caritas Chrale, PO Bx 164 Ketchum, ID 83340 CARITAS BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT Richard Stahl VICE-PRESIDENT Rebecca Wayctt TREASURER Dug Taylr SECRETARY Cherie Kessler BOARD MEMBER Margie Guld BOARD MEMBER Jhn Miley, bass sectin leader email: mileyjb37@yah.cm BOARD MEMBER Jy Bnd BOARD MEMBER Judy Pwell, alt sectin leader email: ski.judy@htmail.cm BOARD MEMBER Ruth Jnes, spran sectin leader email: ruthiejgsv@gmail.cm BOARD MEMBER Bb Kendall, tenr sectin leader email: neldaandbb@yah.cm 3
Caritas Chrale Member Infrmatin - 2018 ARTISTIC DIRECTOR S SUGGESTIONS FOR SINGERS 1. Practice! And practice sme mre! The mre yu practice, the mre enjyable chir rehearsals will be fr yu and everyne. Make sure yu have a gd methd f practicing, even when yu knw the music well. Listen t yur music files regularly, and see hw yur part blends with the ther parts. Learning t sing the ntes and wrds and getting the timing right is nly the first stage. It s hw the chir (and ther players) sing tgether which is the creative and really satisfying part. 2. Make the mst f chir rehearsals. One f the greatest jys f singing in a chir is achieving a clse bnd between Artistic Directr/Cnductr and chir. This is the way we achieve fantastic dynamics, precise timing and unity f interpretatin and emtinal effect fr urselves and the audience. Watch the cnductr. Learn the music well enugh that yu re nt lking at yur scre all the time with yur face and eyes dwn! Learning by heart is als great memry training and yu will be surprised at hw much mre liberating and enjyable singing is when yu knw the ntes and the wrds. 3. Cntribute psitively t the cmmunity f the chir. Prducing a beautiful chral sund tgether under the guidance f a prfessinal musical directr is the unique experience we cme t rehearsals t share. Please refrain frm unnecessary talk during rehearsal, fcusing attentin n the cnductr. D nt wear perfumes r perfumed csmetics t rehearsals r perfrmances althugh nnperfumed dedrant is k! Turn yur mbile phne OFF r t silent. 4. Attend rehearsals regularly. Realize that yur attendance at chir every week is part f the whle experience fr everyne. Even if yu knw all the ntes, yu need t be there t be a part f the cmbined blending f vices. 5. Lk after yur vice. Keep yurself well hydrated, aviding diuretics like caffeine and alchl befre singing. During rehearsals, sit r stand with gd psture back straight, shulders, neck and jaw relaxed in rder t supprt yur vice and take the strain ff the vcal crds. Cnsider having singing lessns and refreshers t imprve yur vice and understanding f music and singing. 6. Enjy the thrill f perfrmance. Make sure yu are familiar with all instructins, fr example, abut preparing yur scre in advance, the prcedure fr ging n and cming ff stage, and the cues fr sitting and standing thrughut the perfrmance. Watch the cnductr as much as pssible, keeping in mind the pivtal rle played by the cnductr in ensuring all parts cme tgether beautifully chir, slists, rchestra, instrumental slists t bring the cmpser s wrk t life, and t enable the interpretatin f the music t be exacting, exciting, inspired and magical. Sing t the audience they have cme t be thrilled and entertained. 7. And, abve all, enjy yur singing! RL Rwsey Artistic Directr 4
Caritas Chrale Member Infrmatin - 2018 Member Applicatin Frm Caritas Chrale, PO Bx 164, Ketchum, ID 83340 Membership is pen t anybdy in the cmmunity wh has a desire t sing great chral music. All members are asked t cnfirm their cntact details with their sectin leader each year, and t ntify any changes t these details prmptly. Yur cntact details LAST NAME: FIRST NAME PO BOX/ STREET: CITY, STATE, & ZIP CODE: PHONE: MOBILE EMAIL: What vice part d yu sing? (circle ne) SOPRANO TENOR ALTO BASS Dn t knw / nt sure Nn-singing vlunteer If yu are a current Caritas Chrale member, when did yu jin the Chrale? What is yur backgrund in singing/music, if any? (ie, chir, musical theater, teaching, listening, etc) Skill level in reading music: (beginner thrugh advanced) Other relevant backgrund : If yu have any special skills r experience that yu culd bring t Caritas Chrale s verall peratin and/r the cnduct f its perfrmance prgram, please summarize here: Accunting/Bkkeeping Database Management Graphic Design Publicity/Advertising Videgraphy Phtgraphy Prject Management Wrd Press Other (please specify): 5