Member Responsibilities and Obligations
Dues transitioned to $100 annually. Payment may be done by cash, check or PayPal. Payment considerations and scholarships are reviewed on a case by case basis. Please Note: The GSCS Board decided that as of September 2015 annual dues will be paid in full upon close of September ’15 or January ’16 registration time frames. Interested singers are NOT required to commit to registration until last day as which time any payment/scholarship considerations should have been discussed. Membership has always been considered an annual commitment on the part of the member and this change will reflect this according to our Bylaws.
Music is purchased each semester and is the responsibility of each member. Music costs usually average between $25 – $40 including shipping unless otherwise indicated at registration.
Concert Attire — While many other choral groups in the area do not, GSCS choral members wear choral attire designed to present a uniform appearance. This choral attire and any alterations are the responsibility of the member. The Concert Attire Committee will measure new members and place orders for the attire at the beginning of each semester. IMPORTANT: Attire is either a tuxedo or concert dress.
All choral members are to wear black shoes and socks/nylons. Music is to be held in a black folder which can be purchased at registration or self supplied. A deposit is required at registration for member’s attire to be ordered once measured. Balance due when arrives.
Rehearsal Etiquette:
- Be prompt; rehearsal begins at 4pm until 6:30pm Sunday afternoons unless otherwise announced, if arriving late or leaving early please do so with minimum interruption.
- Allergies & Asthma are serious . Please do not wear perfumes or other scented products to rehearsal or concerts as can negatively impact fellow singers
- Come prepared to learn: have music and pencil at hand, no unsupervised children will be permitted
- Be attentive and courteous to the director and fellow members: unnecessary talking is distracting, please silence your phone
- In case of cancellations, check email, Facebook or listen to WOKQ, WBBY or WTSN for notification
- Visitors are welcome to come and observe a rehearsal at any time as long as follow these guidelines.
Attendance is essential to preparing concert performances and is expected at every rehearsal.
- Dress rehearsals are mandatory for all members. This rehearsal is announced and published at the beginning of every session. Unless having spoken with the Director or President previously if you do not attend you will not be allowed to sing at that concert.
- Sectional rehearsals, if needed, will be announced and members are expected to attend.
- Absences happen. As a courtesy please advise your section leader and note it in the calendar if at all possible. If more than three (3) absences are taken in a semester you may be required to sing for the Director to assess your music knowledge and preparation.
Fundraising participation is expected of all members. The annual budget depends upon all of these income sources to present quality performances. Members can choose to sponsor, donate or actively participate in fundraising events to make them successful. The membership is also expected to assist with Ticket and Advertising sales as are also considered fundraising efforts. Many chorus’ require minimum financial contributions of its membership , in addition to fundraising, whereas GSCS at this time does not, rather choosing to encourage members to support the group in the way that best suits each person’s abilities.
