Names of new members may be supplied by any member of the choir.
The conductor or manager is to speak to each prospective new member before they attend a practice session, either in person or by phone, to ascertain that person’s interest in joining the choir and to explain the following:-
The philosophy/background of the choir
Expectations of members of the choir with regard to:-
commitment to attend practices and performances
preparedness to spend time at home to learn or review music
places of practice
dress for performances
provision of music
supper after practices
REQUIREMENTS FOR PROSPECTIVE NEW MEMBERS
A trial period of 3–4 weeks before considering the commitment to join
Attend a minimum of 4 practices before participating in a performance
Look at songs that are familiar to the rest of the choir at home, in order to avoid our having to spend too much time on them at practice
Be prepared to travel to attend practices.
You are our ‘guest’ as far as suppers are concerned during the trial period.
