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We are always looking for Women Singers who are interested in singing
with us.
On your first visit our director will meet with you briefly to take
a vocal profile, also called "voice placement". This helps her to determine the range of your voice and the part you
will sing (tenor, lead, baritone, or bass). Then she'll show you where to stand on the risers.
You will be given a notebook of music to use during rehearsal. If you enjoy your experience with Windsong and are interested in taking music home
to work on during the week, you may do so after paying a small deposit. The music
librarian will help you with this.
When you have learned and become comfortable with one of the songs in
your notebook (usually 3 to 4 weeks), let the director know that you are ready to audition.
You will need to bring a hand-held tape recorder and a blank audio tape (2 ½ inch by 4 inch), labeled with your name
and phone number. You will sing your part with the chorus, holding the tape recorder
near your mouth to record your voice as you sing. Your section leader will listen
to your tape and let you know if you have passed your audition. If this sounds
a bit scary, relax! Everyone is looking at the director while singing –
so don’t worry about being the object of all eyes.
Once you have passed your audition, one of the membership committee will give
you a membership application form to complete. You will be asked to include a
check to cover International, Regional and Chapter dues when you submit the application.
Next, the management team approves your membership application and recommends
you for membership approval. Your application is then taken to the chorus membership
for a vote. You will be told of the election results that evening.
Once you have been accepted as a member of our chorus, your Membership Application,
International dues, and Regional dues will be processed. You will receive a membership
card from Sweet Adelines International.
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We welcome all singers, not only the expert but also those who can just sing a
melody line. You don’t have to read music, either. We provide both written music and audio “learning tapes” for those who learn by listening.
Chorus members attend rehearsals every Thursday evening. While we do
not require perfect attendance, chorus members are expected to attend as many of the rehearsals as their schedules will permit. Attendance is especially important before contest and shows. Rehearsals start at 7:00 pm and last until 9:30 pm. Some weeks
we have activities that start earlier and sometimes we may have special activities that run later.
During preparations for competition or shows we may occasionally have special choreography or sectional rehearsals
at 6:00 or 6:30 pm.
Special rehearsals and meetings are announced at rehearsal, and published
in our monthly newsletter, and listed on the Calendar page of this website.
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Financial Obligations
Members pay International, Regional, and Chapter dues. International,
Regional and Chapter dues must be included when you turn in your application for membership.
Windsong members are encouraged to use a chorus escrow account to pay their dues and other expenses. Small or large deposits may be made at any time into your escrow account to ensure that you have funds
available when needed. In order to retain full membership rights, dues must be
kept current.
You will also incur costume and make-up expenses. These vary, depending
on which costumes the chorus is using. Members of our visual team will help you
with costuming and make-up needs.
Members are encouraged to invest in a small tape recorder to use at rehearsal.
Taping rehearsal is a valuable tool in learning our music.
There may be additional costs for travel, food and lodging at contests, Regional workshops, and other events.
Other Obligations
We are all responsible for making our chorus a warm, supportive environment. We strive for excellence, but also for friendship and fellowship. Smiles and hugs are always welcome at Windsong!
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Windsong Chorus * Sweet Adelines International * Sterling * CO * 80751
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