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Little Traverse Choral
Society: Singer Information
P.O. Box 2417 Petoskey, MI 49770
littletraversechoralsociety@gmail.com
The mission of the Little Traverse Choral Society is to
enhance the cultural life of northern lower Michigan by
performing classical and contemporary works of
distinction. Its goals are to inspire, educate, and
expand the musical awareness and appreciation of both
singers and audiences and to promote lifelong
involvement in choral music by encouraging the
participation of singers and audiences of all ages.
Musical Director:
Dr. Tim Hendrickson Accompanist:
Rita McIntyre
(989)
633-9227
(231) 548-4431,
( 231)
238-8973w
REHEARSAL INFORMATION
Rehearsals for the April 21st
and 22nd concerts are from 7:00 pm to 9:00
pm on:
January 10, 17, 24, 31 February 7,
14, 21, 28 March 6,13, 20, 27
April 10, 17
All rehearsals will be held in the Petoskey High School
Choral Room EXCEPT for Tuesday March 6, 13, 20 and
27.
The March 6, 13, 20 and 27 rehearsals will be at the
Petoskey Middle School Band Room.
If other rehearsals need to be moved, the new location
will be announced at rehearsals and by email. Petoskey
High School is located at 1500 Hill Street and Petoskey
Middle School is located at 801 Northmen Drive.
CANCELLATION OF
REHEARSAL
The
president will make the decision by 4:30 and will notify
the executive director and start the rehearsal
cancellation phone tree. If the Petoskey Public
Schools are closed, rehearsal will automatically be
canceled.
REHEARSAL CDs and SINGER “VOICING”
Our director will provide rehearsal CDs. The CDs will be
available by the third rehearsal at a cost of $2.00 and
will contain a vocal and piano rendition of a singer’s
vocal part. The director may also individually assess a
new singer’s voice range to determine the vocal part
assignment.
PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
Friday, April 20, 7:00 PM, Dress Rehearsal at the
United Methodist Church,
1804 East Mitchell St., Petoskey
Please be at the church and on the risers at 7:00 PM.
Saturday, April 21 , 7:30 PM, Concert at
the United Methodist Church,
1804 East Mitchell Street, Petoskey.
Please be at the church and on the risers at 6:00 PM.
Sunday, April 22, 3:00 PM, Concert at the Cross in
the Woods National Shrine,
7078 M-68, Indian River.
Please be at the church and on the risers at 1:30 PM.
CONCERT ATTIRE
Men:
tuxedo, white shirt, black bow tie, black shoes and
black socks.
Women: long black long-sleeved
dress or long black skirt and
long-sleeved black blouse, black hose, black shoes.
Sleeves should be wrist length and skirts should
be at least ankle length or longer; low-heeled
shoes are OK. Simple jewelry (optional) is fine. No
perfume or hairspray please.
ATTENDANCE
1)
Singers are requested to attend all rehearsals. We know
that illness, surgery and family emergencies do occur.
2)
Please notify the LTCS president as soon as possible in
the event of any absence.
3)
A singer will be called by the Executive Director after
three absences, depending on the circumstances, and may
be asked to turn in his/her music.
4)
Deadline for registration will be the second rehearsal.
Exceptions may only be made at the director’s
discretion.
MUSIC RULES
*Music should
be marked lightly with
PENCIL ONLY.
Do not use markers, highlighters, or colored pencils.
If you need to enlarge, highlight or underline your
music, please make a copy for your own use.
*Do
not dog ear your music. Try putting a paper clip on
every other page or use a “finger cot” available at
JoAnn Fabrics or office supply stores. Another idea is
to put folded removable “Post It” notes on the pages.
*Do
not punch holes in your music. Please make a copy of the
music to punch or buy plastic magazine holders that fit
a three ring notebook.
*Please try not to spill coffee or other beverages on
your music. Some scores are out of print and cannot be
replaced.
REHEARSAL COURTESY
and MISCELLANEOUS
*Rehearsal time is valuable. Please do not talk while
other sections are singing.
*Please sit in your assigned seat. Seating changes are
made to blend voices to improve the sound of the choir.
*Please do NOT wear perfume or strong aftershave at
rehearsals or concerts.
*Chamber choir members (small group for paid gigs) shall
be determined through an audition process with the
Director.
*Vocal compatibility and blending of chorus voices shall
be determined by the Director. All concerns MUST be
channeled through a board member or discussed personally
with the Director. The Director shall determine proper
action to be taken.
SECTIONAL
REHEARSALS
It
is very important that all singers master their
parts so that our director can concentrate on the finer
points of the music. In an effort to aid our members in
mastering their parts in as short a time as possible,
the LTCS Board has decided to hold sectional rehearsals
during scheduled rehearsal time. The sectional
rehearsals will be held during the first hour of
rehearsal for several weeks. Two rooms have been
reserved at the high school. Suggestion: If time to
review your music at home is limited, singers can record
rehearsals and listen to the tape in the car while
commuting or while doing household chores.
FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE
If
there is a financial hardship in paying the registration
fee, sponsorships are available to pay the registration
fee for a member. Both the sponsor and sponsorship
recipient are anonymous. See Vince Chew or Sulane
Hamilton for information.
LTCS BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
Vince Chew, President 547-4157
Charlevoix
Bruce Turner, V.P.
347-3408 Petoskey
Phyllis Marshall, Sec.
529-6104 Brutus
Judi Billings, Treas.
548-2674 Alanson
Nicki
Haller 548-5465 Alanson
Millie Janka
549-2591 Boyne Falls
Ellen Kendall
547-4956 Charlevoix
Carolyn Klender
348-1994 Charlevoix
Robert Utter
526-2402 Harbor Springs
Sulane Hamilton, Executive Director 526-5093 Harbor Springs
Carolyn Klender, Music Librarian 348-1994 Charlevoix
Jean Fought,
My Father's Love Committee Chair 347-3762
Petoskey
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