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2017-2018 Audition Requirements (by appointment)

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Singers interested in auditioning should contact Betty Dunn at 603-893-8501 or canobieque@aol.com to schedule an audition. All new singers and returning altos and basses are asked to audition. The yearly auditions are designed to assess your capabilities and to place you appropriately in the choir. Auditions are private. Please complete this online audition form prior to your audition. Prepare this excerpt in your preferred voice part on a neutral syllable up to rehearsal marker B. You will also be asked to vocalize and sight-sing, in addition to performing basic tonal memory and listening exercises. Notification will be made by phone. Auditions are by appointment and take place at Manchester Community Music School, 2291 Elm Street, Manchester, NH. 


​OBLIGATION TO MCS

  • Dues = $150 per year or $100 per semester, paid at first rehearsal in September (Students = $75 per year or $50 per semester; scholarships available) PLEASE PAY BY CHECK OR CASH IF POSSIBLE!
  • Purchase of music = $35
  • Assist with selling tickets to concerts
  • Assist with selling advertisements for program booklet
  • Serve on committees and volunteer to help where needed - be prompt, bring a pencil, practice at home
  • Do your best to memorize music according to the assigned schedule. Committing some of our music to memory will enhance the level of communication between choir and conductor, and provide greater interpretive nuance and freedom.
  • Practice and prepare music during the week on your own. Bring a high level of preparation and commitment to each rehearsal.
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REGISTRATION

All singers will be asked to register. This process will be done online. Please click here to register. We ask that you complete this before the Open Sing to expedite our check in process.
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CREDIT

     Music Educators can earn Professional Development Hours!  
     Full Year 75 hours - Half Year 30 hours. Contact Kirsten Mohring, kirsten.mohring@gmail.com, for more information. 
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cONCERT dRESS

 MODEST, elegant black concert attire:
  • dress slacks, skirts, dress pants
  • blouse, long sleeved button up dress shirts
  • long dress; top should have sleeves or should be worn with jacket/sweater (no off- the-shoulder, no cleavage, no bare belly)
  • black stockings, black socks, black shoes (no open toed shoes unless wearing black socks / stockings)
  • Tasteful jewelry and bling are encouraged.


​aTTENDANCE POLICY

  • Rehearsals are held Monday nights, 7:00 – 9:15 p.m. at Manchester Community Music School, Manchester, NH
  • No more than two absences during the fall semester; additional absence approved by the Music Director
  • Attend a minimum of two sectionals per concert series. Fall sectional dates can be found on the calendar page. ​ Section leaders will also schedule additional sectionals. These sectionals may be led by section leaders or a  capable designee. Sectionals should be at least 1 hour in length preferably not on Monday evenings.
  • Mandatory attendance at dress rehearsals; singers participate in rehearsals only if they plan to sing in concert.
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​DOCUMENTS AND FORMS

MCS Fact Sheet 2017-18
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Click here to access the 2017 Fall Audition Excerpt

Click here to access the Online Audition Form 
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To schedule an audition, contact Betty Dunn at 603-893-8501 or canobieque@aol.com, or call the MCS office at 603-472-6627.