The Kapiti Chorale is a non-auditioned choir limited to 80 members; however some guest singers may be admitted.

Our Music Director is Marie Brown (Music Director) and her outstanding abilities are reflected in the high standard of singing and the wide repertoire performed by the Chorale.
Our rehearsal accompanist / voice trainer is Ellen Barrett. (Practice Pianist)

We usually perform three concerts per year with an occasional major work as part of a community choir.

A reasonable standard of musical knowledge and ability is needed with choral experience preferred.
Members are expected to participate in the full year's programme and pay the full annual subscription. If they wish to miss a session the permission of the Music Director should be obtained and the Membership Secretary informed.
Former members wishing to rejoin the choir after a period of absence must do so as guest singers.

A copy of the Constitution and Rules of the Kapiti Chorale can be obtained from the secretary.

SUBSCRIPTIONS
Membership is $80 per year. Subscriptions (non-refundable) are to be placed in a named envelope and handed to the treasurer within 3 weeks of the beginning of session 1.

New singers have four free rehearsals before a decision is made by them, or the committee, to accept guest membership. $30 for the session is then paid. At the end of the session they may be invited to join as full members if a place is available. If so, the balance of the annual subscription is then due.

REHEARSALS
Are held on Mondays from 7.30 to 9.30pm in St. Paul's Hall, Kapiti Road, Paraparaumu. Two or three Saturday rehearsals, per concert session, are held from 9.30am to 12.30pm. Singers must attend a minimum of 75% of rehearsals including three of the final four rehearsals and the compulsory dress rehearsal. Singers are asked to be at the hall at 7.15pm to register their attendance, collect any music and help set out chairs, rostrum etc. Also to return chairs after the rehearsal.

Occasionally rehearsals are in St. Paul's Church. No food or drink except for water is to be consumed in the church.

Name badges are supplied and should be worn at each rehearsal: Committee yellow; members white; guest singers green. If you need a replacement, ask Vivien Adams.

Apologies are to be given to the membership secretary Daphne Harding 902 4276, email contact: Membership Secretary or marked in the register in advance.

REHEARSAL COURTESY
Please do not talk when Marie is talking. While Marie is aware of those who like to stand beside friends, sometimes singers will be asked to move to a new position; please accept Marie's decision. The committee encourages a pleasant team spirit and discourages discourtesy to other choir members.

CONCERTS
There are usually three each year. A schedule of rehearsal dates is published at the beginning of each session. Concert/Practice Schedule
There is a two or three week break between sessions.

CONCERT DRESS
Women:- Pure white shirts with collars worn outside the waistband and no longer than hip length. Black skirts, trousers, stockings, shoes. No perfume and minimal jewellery.
Men:- White shirts, dark trousers, black shoes and socks. Blue ties are supplied for concerts.

MUSIC SCORES are singers' responsibility and must be returned after each concert. Our Music Librarian asks that marks be cleaned from music as much as possible before return. Only 2B pencils are to be used to mark music.

NEWSLETTERS will be distributed from time to time with Chorale news and information.
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CONTACT DETAILS When you join the Chorale you'll be asked to supply your contact details. If these change at any stage, please let Vivien Adams and Ian Basire know.

The committee hopes this information sheet is useful. If you have any comments please talk to a committee member:

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