How to join
We accept new members into the choir at the beginning of each term, by audition. We believe that the audition process goes both ways: as a prospective new member, you need to check out the choir, and we need to check out your musical ability and fit with the choir.
During your first 3 weeks with the choir, you will be partnered with a member from your section who will answer questions, give information and provide support wherever necessary. You will also meet privately with the choir's director for a vocal interview at the end of the first, second or third rehearsal—you can decide which one. During this interview, you will sing a short song of your own choice, some scales and rehearsal material, and sight-read a short passage. You will also review your musical and choir background. The ability to read music is an asset but not a strict requirement.
At the end of the 3 weeks, a final decision about joining has to be made by both you and us. From our side, the decision about your membership and placement within the choir rests with the director.
For more information, please contact us at askus@islandbelcanto.com.
The basic details
We have 2 terms each year. The Fall term usually begins on the Tuesday the week following Labour Day and ends with our Christmas concert on the first Sunday in December. The Spring term typically begins the second Tuesday in January and ends with our Spring concert on the first Sunday in May.
We will begin rehearsals for the Fall 2010 term on Tuesday, September 14, 2010.
We rehearse Tuesday evenings, from 7pm to 9:30pm, at St. Paul's Anglican Church, 100 Chapel Street. There is no rehearsal during Spring Break in March. We also hold a choral workshop and 2–3 sectional rehearsals each term.
All choir members pay fees to help cover the choir’s operating expenses. The annual fees can be paid in full in September or in two equal instalments in September and January.
