JOIN US

New singers are welcome! We encourage you to read through the information below about joining us for our Spring 2021 Virtual and Face-to-Face Projects.​ 
Dues & Music Fee

2020-2021 Audition Requirements 

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All new singers, singers returning after an absence, and returning sopranos and tenors will be asked to audition for the MCS 2019-2020 Season. 
These private, annual auditions are designed to assess your capabilities and to place you appropriately in the choir.
To complete your audition, you will need to submit the following through this form:
  1.  A video of yourself performing 1 solo piece of your choice (this could be a hymn, folksong, art song, aria, OR the appropriate part in a choral piece); a cappella or with accompaniment.
  2.  A recording of yourself singing an octave scale ascending and descending on solfeggio or neutral syllable, a cappella
  3. A recording of yourself singing "My Country Tis of Thee" or "Happy Birthday" a cappella ​
Additionally, you are required to complete a separate registration form. If you have any questions that this form cannot answer or need assistance with making or submitting your recordings, please send a message to info@mcsnh.org or call 603-512-4743. 

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.

Member OBLIGATIONs TO MCS

  •  Dues = $150 per year or $100 per semester, paid at first rehearsal. (Students = $75 per year or $50 per semester; scholarships available) PLEASE PAY BY CHECK OR CASH IF POSSIBLE!
  • Purchase of music = $25 for the spring semester
  • Assist with selling tickets to concerts
  • Assist with selling advertisements for program booklet
  • Serve on committees and volunteer to help where needed 
  • Be prompt to rehearsals and bring a pencil
  • Practice and prepare music during the week on your own.
  • Bring a high level of preparation and commitment to each rehearsal. Bring a pencil to every rehearsal..
  • 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.​​

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. 

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

  • Virtual Rehearsals will be held on Monday nights from 7:00 - 8:30 pm EST. In person rehearsal details will be announced in the future and will most likely take place in Manchester, NH.  There will be an option to continue to participate virtually once the transition to in person rehearsals is made. 
  • No more than two absences per 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.​​

​DOCUMENTS AND FORMS
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Click here to access the Spring 2020-2021 Registration Form
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Click here to access the Spring 2021 Audition Form

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