Twin Cities Show Chorus, Sweet Adelines Int'l - Join Us

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	WELCOME to harmony and friendship with the Twin Cities Show Chorus! The BEST way to find out if you'd like to become a member is to COME SING WITH US! GIVE 4-PART HARMONY A TRY! If you like to sing harmony, you'll LOVE IT! Rehearsals are open to women of all ages. You can visit as often as you like with NO MONEY DUE until you're ready to actually join. We ask that you attend at least 3 rehearsals BEFORE you fill out a formal application so you know exactly what you're getting into. Being a performing chorus, it's a hobby that does require some commitment. Along with regular weekly rehearsals, you will need to commit to at least a majority of the performances we schedule. Because the balance of voices can sometimes make a difference in the quality of sound the chorus produces, participation is an important factor in becoming a member of the Twin Cities Show Chorus. On the other hand, that's the exciting part of this great hobby ... PERFORMING! When it comes to the administrivia part of the chorus, there is no obligation to do any more than YOU feel willing to do. This IS a hobby afterall. Below you'll find some basic information of what you can expect when you visit us.
WELCOME! from Judy Olson, Master Director T.C.S.C. Guest and Rookie Information

WELCOME to harmony and friendship with the Twin Cities Show Chorus! The BEST way to find out if you'd like to become a member is to COME SING WITH US! GIVE 4-PART HARMONY A TRY!

If you like to sing harmony, you'll LOVE IT! Rehearsals are open to women of all ages. You can visit as often as you like with NO MONEY DUE until you're ready to actually join.

We ask that you attend at least 3 rehearsals BEFORE you fill out a formal application so you know exactly what you're getting into. Being a performing chorus, it's a hobby that does require some commitment. Along with regular weekly rehearsals, you will need to commit to at least a majority of the performances we schedule. Because the balance of voices can sometimes make a difference in the quality of sound the chorus produces, participation is an important factor in becoming a member of the Twin Cities Show Chorus.

On the other hand, that's the exciting part of this great hobby ... PERFORMING!

When it comes to the administrivia part of the chorus, there is no obligation to do any more than YOU feel willing to do. This IS a hobby afterall. Below you'll find some basic information of what you can expect when you visit us.

WELCOME!
from
Judy Olson,
Master Director

T.C.S.C. Guest and Rookie Information

We are a group of woman who get together each Tuesday night [DIRECTIONS] to sing and learn about the barbershop art form, see our current friends and make new ones. During the day we are mothers, teachers, secretaries, managers, business owners, etc., but on Tuesday nights we are all singers having a great time preparing for shows, competitions and performances.

Our repertoire contains a wide variety of musical styles including Broadway show tunes, swing, patriotic, gospel, love songs, some old standard tunes and some of the most popular contemporary music heard today. Our Music Staff is continually searching out new and fun arrangements for the chorus to learn and perform.

The Twin Cities Show Chorus is part of SWEET ADELINES INTERNATIONAL, the world's largest singing and music education organization for women. Sweet Adelines, a nonprofit organization, has more than 30.000 members in the United States and ten other foreign countries. Our region, Can-Am Region #6, includes Minnesota, North Dakota, Western Montana, and Manitoba, Canada.

Every spring, we participate in a Regional Competition to determine who will represent our region at the International Competition eighteen (18) months later. This is an exciting experience and all of the preparation that goes into our competition package helps us to improve our vocal and performing skills.

We also produce an annual Holiday show sometimes inviting other choruses to join us, usually staged the first weekend in December each year.

I know all of this might seem a bit overwhelming. But, this IS an educational organization and we have many talented members who will be able to assist you. Our Rookie Coordinators are ready and willing to answer any questions you might have for them.

We believe that we have an exciting musical future and would love to have you be a part of it. Check the links below to get started as a T.C.S.C. Rookie or just come for a visit and see if this great hobby is for YOU.

IF WE CAN DREAM IT, WE CAN DO IT .... TOGETHER. In Harmony,

Judy Olson, Director Twin Cities Chorus

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What to Expect	Rookie Checklist

BEFORE YOU BECOME A MEMBER -- VISIT A COUPLE REHEARSALS!

Visit #1 - Get acquainted, voice range interview - SING!
Visit #2 - Settle in and learn some more! - MORE SINGING!
Visit #3 - The paperwork and more. - EVEN MORE SINGING!
Membership Requirements (copied from Stdg Rules, Sect I)

WHEN YOU DECIDE YOU WANT TO JOIN:

New Member Audition Process - its painless!
Once You've Passed Your Audition - the orientation

BECOMING A PERFORMING & COMPETING MEMBER

Performance Audition includes:
- Rehearsal & Riser Etiquette - Your 100%
- Tips from the Music Staff
- Performance Expectations
- Competition Requirements
- Adding Visuals to Your Performance

COSTUME INFORMATION:

Chorus Costume Policy

MONEY MATTERS:

Dues Information (copied from Stdg Rules, Sect I)
Ways and Means Projects

ROSTER & CONTACTS, MUSIC & LEARNING TAPES:

About Chorus Communications

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