Newsletter May 2010

Dvorak dress rehearsal and concert

Dress Rehearsal:- Attendance is compulsory

Concert dress:
Women: Pure white long-sleeved or below the elbow shirts with collars, worn outside the waistband and no longer than hip length. Black skirts or dress trousers, black stockings and black shoes (not sandals), and minimal jewellery. No perfume, as too much can cause breathing problems for some people. In the past there have been issues with non-white shirts, non-black shoes, bare legs, sandals, short sleeves, coloured clothing worn under the shirt - PLEASE adhere to the dress code.
Men: White long-sleeved shirts, dark trousers, black shoes and socks. Blue ties are supplied and will be available at the dress rehearsal on Saturday.

In the church: water ONLY is to be consumed in the church - but not during the concert. No cellphones. Seat cushions to be dark colours only.

Cold drink will be provided during the interval.

Black folders: will be used for this concert. For those who need to borrow one, they will be available at the dress rehearsal.

Music scores: are singers' responsibility and must be returned after the concert. Feel free to rub out as many marks from your copy as you like!

Parking on concert day Please park on the road and leave the carpark for the use of the audience.

Name tags: If you need a new name-tag for the next session, please see Vivien Adams.

Session II - Love, Honour, Betrayal - Choruses from opera

Intending new members or current singers who will not be singing this session should advise Daphne (04) 902-4276 Membership Secretary. You are reminded that, in order to sing in the concert, you are required to attend a minimum of 75% of rehearsals (including Saturday workshops). Apologies should go to Daphne.

Session II rehearsals start on Monday 24 May starting at 7.30pm sharp. Please arrive by at least 7.15 on the first night to collect music, register and help with seating. Rehearsal and concert dates are shown below.

Extra Curricular! Monday 23 August, 2010 7:30-10pm, Wellington
Sponsored by New Zealand Choral Federation, international choral director Simon Halsey will be touring New Zealand in August, sharing his skills with conductors and singers. Experience his dynamism and skill at the very worthwhile "Sing with Simon" choral workshop. Details at NZCF Website, or see Janie Cook or Marie for more information.

See Your Committee

Also see the practice schedule.