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Our 2017-18 Season
Here's what we have planned for our upcoming season. The first three rehearsals carry no obligation to join the choir, so come give it a try! Should you decide to commit to the season, your $150 fee* is due October 3. Rehearsals are held at Good Shepherd School every Tuesday. Doors open at 7:00 p.m., rehearsal begins at 7:15 and goes until 9:15 or thereabouts.
*Partial waivers may be available for those experiencing financial hardship. Fees cover the cost of purchasing scores, honorariums for our director and accompanist, rental of rehearsal space, festival entry fees and general operating expenses.
September 19 - Rehearsal + Pub night at Smitty's
September 26 - Rehearsal + Pub night at Smitty's
October 3 - Rehearsal + Pub night at Smitty's
October 10 - Rehearsal
October 17 - Rehearsal
October 24 - Rehearsal
October 31 - no rehearsal
November 7 - Rehearsal + Pub night at Smitty's
November 14 - Rehearsal
November 17 - Sectional rehearsals at Joan's house (7:00 pm Sopranos; 7:30 Altos; 8:00 Men)
November 21 - Rehearsal
November 24 - Light up in the Park, 7:15 - 8:00 pm, Riverfront Park
November 28 - Rehearsal
December 5 - Rehearsal at St. James Anglican Church + Pub night at Smitty's
December 10 - Christmas Concert, 3:00 p.m. St. James Anglican Church
December 12 - Singing for Seniors, various locations
January 9 - Rehearsal + Pub night at Smitty's
January 16 - Rehearsal
January 23 - Rehearsal
January 30 - Rehearsal
February 6 - Rehearsal + Pub night at Smitty's
February 13 - Rehearsal
February 20 - Rehearsal
February 27 - Rehearsal
March 6 - Rehearsal + Pub night at Smitty's
March 11 - North Peace Performing Arts Festival, Baptist Church, 2:00 p.m.
March 13 - Rehearsal
March 20 - Rehearsal
March 24 - Festival Grand Concert, 6:30 p.m., Baptist Church
March 27 - Sectional Rehearsals (Men to Joan's, Altos to Dana's, Sopranos to Emily's house)
April 3 - Open practice time at St. James Anglican Church
April 10 - Rehearsal + Pub night at Smitty's
April 17 - no Rehearsal
April 19 - Rehearsal in lieu of April 17
April 24 - Rehearsal
May 1 - Rehearsal + Pub night at Smitty's
May 8 - Rehearsal at St. James Anglican Church
May 10 - Final "going over the tricky bits" session? (keep the date open just in case)
May 11 - Spring Recital, 7:30 p.m. at St. James Anglican Church
Choir Etiquette Guidelines
Welcome to the Peace River Community Choir. We are a group of adults who enjoy singing together for ourselves, our friends, and the community. We meet only once a week, so it is important to make each two hour rehearsal as productive as possible. We ask that you keep the following guidelines in mind:
1. Attendance
Singing in a choir is a commitment to the director and to the other members of the choir. Your voice is just as important as the next person’s voice and everyone has to get used to hearing everyone else. That’s how good choirs are made. On the other hand, if you are sick, stay home!
2. Rehearsal Time
Be on time! Arriving late is distracting to the director and other choir members and causes you to miss the warm-up, which is arguably the most important part of rehearsal.
3. Come Prepared
Always bring a pencil with you to rehearsal to mark directions on your scores. It’s impossible to remember from week to week the special directions for each tune. Please use pencils, not pens or highlighters as you need to erase all markings before returning your scores at the end of the season. Digital recording devices are highly recommended. They can help you to practice between rehearsals and make our rehearsal time more productive. Opportunities will be made for your to record your parts.
4. Talking During Rehearsal
Choir singing is a sociable pastime and choirs are full of sociable people! The camaraderie in a choir is one of the most important aspects. Feel free to make merry to your heart’s content before and after rehearsal and during breaks. It’s really easy to start up little conversations with your neighbour during rehearsal. When this happens, the director has to either talk over you or wait until you’re quiet. Chatter slows down rehearsal.
5. Be Positive
Whether you are an experienced choir member or are doing this for the first time, it is very important to be positive. We are all at different levels of expertise and it can be a challenge to make it a rewarding experience for all members. The number one rule is to have fun, then work hard, and then to always enjoy your accomplishments. Enjoy the music. It is chosen based on the needs and abilities of the group. We try to vary the music selections enough so that there is music we can all enjoy.
Welcome to the Peace River Community Choir. We are a group of adults who enjoy singing together for ourselves, our friends, and the community. We meet only once a week, so it is important to make each two hour rehearsal as productive as possible. We ask that you keep the following guidelines in mind:
1. Attendance
Singing in a choir is a commitment to the director and to the other members of the choir. Your voice is just as important as the next person’s voice and everyone has to get used to hearing everyone else. That’s how good choirs are made. On the other hand, if you are sick, stay home!
2. Rehearsal Time
Be on time! Arriving late is distracting to the director and other choir members and causes you to miss the warm-up, which is arguably the most important part of rehearsal.
3. Come Prepared
Always bring a pencil with you to rehearsal to mark directions on your scores. It’s impossible to remember from week to week the special directions for each tune. Please use pencils, not pens or highlighters as you need to erase all markings before returning your scores at the end of the season. Digital recording devices are highly recommended. They can help you to practice between rehearsals and make our rehearsal time more productive. Opportunities will be made for your to record your parts.
4. Talking During Rehearsal
Choir singing is a sociable pastime and choirs are full of sociable people! The camaraderie in a choir is one of the most important aspects. Feel free to make merry to your heart’s content before and after rehearsal and during breaks. It’s really easy to start up little conversations with your neighbour during rehearsal. When this happens, the director has to either talk over you or wait until you’re quiet. Chatter slows down rehearsal.
5. Be Positive
Whether you are an experienced choir member or are doing this for the first time, it is very important to be positive. We are all at different levels of expertise and it can be a challenge to make it a rewarding experience for all members. The number one rule is to have fun, then work hard, and then to always enjoy your accomplishments. Enjoy the music. It is chosen based on the needs and abilities of the group. We try to vary the music selections enough so that there is music we can all enjoy.