Although they are not mandatory, they are highly recommended and valuable, particularly if you do not read music or if you miss regular rehearsals. All chorus members are provided with music, a chorus telephone roster, and a weekly newsletter titled Chorus Notes . The first retreat will be the weekend of Sept. 21-23. Please reserve these dates in the event that you are accepted into the chorus. Members may also pay for other items such as sweatshirts, T-shirts, recordings and other merchandise, as well as certain travel expenses for large trips including tours and festivals.
Financial assistance is available to chorus members in the form of loans and deferments.
We have an organization within the Chorus called the Financial Assistance Network or FAN Club. The Club is run by volunteers in the Chorus to help raise money for our members on limited or fixed incomes. If you need financial assistance, our Finance Manager will discuss your needs with you. All financial discussions between you and the Finance Manager are confidential between the two of you and the Executive Director of the Chorus. Solo opportunities are available for some of the music we perform.