Information for Members

Information for Members: Performances

Extra rehearsals: We may hold extra rehearsals prior to a performance, but whenever possible, the dress rehearsal will take place at the concert venue on a Tuesday night. Depending on the venue, it is sometimes necessary to hold a dress rehearsal the day of the concert. Dates and times will be announced well in advance by the conductor, and will be posted on this web site on the schedule page. All members who are planning to sing MUST attend.

Missed performances: All performances should be considered mandatory - you should not sign up to sing in the choir if you do not plan to participate in all our events. Exceptions may be made on an individual basis - please talk to your section representative.

Performance etiquette: During dress rehearsals and performances members are reminded that there is zero tolerance for on-stage talking. Please avoid calling out comments, waving to audience members etc. Please note that foot-tapping while on stage is not acceptable, as the sound will be picked up by the acoustics in the venue, and will be clearly audible to the audience.

Performance dress requirements - Women: Upon joining Malaspina Choir you will need to purchase a two-piece choir outfit (top and bottom); the cost of this outfit is $73 new. If you are purchasing a second-hand outfit (owned only by 1 other member and depending on how often it was used), cost will then be $50.
When a member leaves the choir and would like to sell the outfit back to the choir, the outfit must be dry-cleaned and returned in a dry cleaning plastic bag.

If the outfit is in good shape when returned to the choir, the outgoing member will then receive $50 as a refund.

The outfit is made out of acetate and polyester material and CANNOT be handwashed, it will shrink.

From time to time some concerts might require some different accessories to the outfit, like a scarf or different jewellery…when this happens, the Wardrobe committee will give them out before concert time and will collect them after each concert. The ladies are required to have small stud-like earrings; no necklaces preferably, but if you like to wear one then a very delicate chain is appropriate. Black shoes and black pantyhose. No knee highs (the slit on the skirt is too high, therefore they can be seen) The shoes cannot be Birkenstocks (sp) if you need to wear Birkenstocks, then they should be black.

Performance dress requirements - Men: Upon joining Malaspina Choir you will need to purchase the men’s choir shirt.
The men have a standard black mandarin collar shirt, black pants, black shoes and socks. The shirt is to be used only for Malaspina Choir Concerts

Concert Folders: Members are required to use a black folder to hold their music during concerts. If you do not already own an appropriate folder, it can be purchased through the choir, and a bulk purchase is usually made once each season. A few are available to borrow from the choir if you are a short-term member or have trouble purchasing one. Please contact your section representative for details, or to find out if the folder you already own will suffice.

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