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Chorus Rehearsals

Tuesday evenings might look like this:

  • Greetings
  • You will receive a binder with the songs we’ll be singing
  • Having fun with vocal warmups
  • Singing one of our favorite songs
  • Learning new songs
  • Performing and showing off

QUESTIONS YOU MIGHT ASK
Do I need to read music?
No.  Like walking, reading music is learned one step at a time.

I don’t have a solo voice, I just want to sing.
We sing together as a group, you will learn how to make the most of your voice.

Will I have to audition by singing alone in front of a group?
No.  If you decide to become a member, you will be auditioned in a very simple way with others singing alongside you.

Do I need to memorize the songs?
Yes.  We use our music binders to learn (and review) our songs, but when we perform for others we do not hold our music binders. 

Practice notes:

  • Bring a bottle of water, and a recording device – smartphones are perfect.
  • Some of our singers are sensitive to fragrances, so please try to avoid wearing any scented products when you come to a practice.
  • We do attempt to start right at 6:00pm, but we also realize that sometimes that’s not possible. So if you arrive late, come on in and take a seat quietly without disturbing those around you.
  • As a guest, you will be given a buddy who will guide you through the practices in the weeks ahead and to answer your questions during breaks or after practice.

Chorus Practices are Tuesday evenings
6:oopm – 8:00pm 
Down Manor
1950 Sterling Place, Hood River
( banquet room on the 4th floor )
Muppet chaos
Some nights are just like this.... a little fun chaos - and that's OK!

WHERE WILL MY VOICE FIT IN?

Everyone’s voice is uniquely their own.  Some of us have “high” voices and some of us have ‘low” voices — we can hear the difference, but where does your voice fit into the “low to high” musical notes that we hear on the radio, in church, in the shower or car, etc??

Here’s an illustration showing the middle portion of a piano with Middle C and showing the ranges of male and female voices. On an average,:

  • the range for male voices is usually between the deep low F and a high Bb (blue arrow)
  • the range for female voices is between a low Eb and a high F (green arrow)
Listen to Middle C

REHEARSAL REMINDERS:

  • If you cannot come to a practice (or if you’ll be late), please let Judy or Ken know why you can’t be there. Call  541-490-2481 or 541-490-6680.
  • Remember, singing is a team sport.
  • Everyone’s help is needed for the clean-up at the end of the evening. 
  • Before you leave a practice, please take a minute at the door to stop and think: “Do I have everything with me?”

and please…..

  • NEVER LEAVE SOMEONE ALONE after rehearsal (in the building or parking lot)