Transcript New Member Tips - Harmony of the Gorge

GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT PRESENTATION
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Do you love to
WE LOVE TO SING!
We are a part of Sweet Adelines International
- a worldwide organization of women singers
committed to advancing the musical art form of
barbershop harmony through education,
competition and performance.
sweetadelineintl.org
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Learn About Us
News
Updates
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Information
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Chorus Year at a Glance
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We learn new songs throughout the year
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Christmas Chorus rehearsals start October 8th (6:30-8:30)
with performances in December
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Annual Show – October 26th
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Christmas party
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Chorus Coaching – January TBD
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Singing Valentines Fundraiser – February 14th
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Regional Competition – April 11-12 in Spokane
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Spring & Summer - festivals, fairs, parties, rodeo parking
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Necklace Fundraiser – ongoing project
Annual Show
Ongoing Education and Coaching
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Every week is a vocal lesson
We bring in coaches
We attend coaching events
We participate in yearly competitions
We attend workshops/schools
What should I know?
Riser Spots
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Flexibility is key
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Our “group sound” determines where each of us
need to be for any given performance or rehearsal
New Member Tips
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First, we have all been new members
at one time or another – we are here for you!
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Bring a digital recorder - so that you have something to
practice with during the coming week.
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Arrive early – rehearsals start on the risers at 7:00.
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Have fun as we go through each evening.
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Learn the music as you can. You can perform with us
after you’ve learned one song!
New Member Tips
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If you would like some help, ask during a break or
after rehearsal.
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If you need to get a drink of water or to leave the
room, please leave the risers and room quietly
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When you return, stand at the side of the risers
until there’s a break and the director signals you
to return
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If you need to sit, it’s OK! There are chairs
available.
What should I bring to
rehearsals:
• Sweater (opt)
• Comfy shoes
• Music
• Water bottles
• Digital Recorders
• Pencil
Check the table:
• New music
• Important notes
• Photos and articles
• Mirrors
• Check your folders
• Finance box
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Our Music
• Barbershop music is one of the truly American
musical art forms which developed in our
country before the start of the 20th century.
• We sing barbershop – 4-part acappella music
arranged in the barbershop style
Note: We purchase and use only legal music
Tenors - sing the high notes
Leads - sing the
melody
Baritones - weave around the
melody
Basses - sing the low notes
What does that sound like?
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Listen to James demonstrate the
four different parts for a “tag”
Treble Clef:
Tenors – tails up
Leads – tails down
Bass Clef:
Baritones – tails up
Basses – tails down
Singing is
magical…
Come sing
with us!
Do you have any questions?
Nuts ‘n Bolts
Questions & Answers
Costumes
We have fun dressing up. The chorus owns
two “glitzy” costumes and our pastel jackets.
For other costumes, we have
fun hunting for the “right look”
whether it be patriotic for the
summer or in period costumes
for our shows.
Who pays for the coaching?
• Our chorus budget is built to
include funds to bring in outside
coaches. Here are two of our
recent coaches.
Kathy Scheel
Director of the Oregon Spirit Chorus
Salem, Oregon
Nancy Kurth
Director of Northwest Harmony
Vancouver, Washington
What does it cost to be a Sweet Adeline?
• Our dues are $28/month – less that $6/week
• Included in our monthly dues are:
• International per capita fee
• Region 13 dues
• Region 13 Convention assessment
• and Chapter dues
Most dues can be paid in installments.
What other costs should I expect:
• Personal costume items (chorus shoes,
casual outfits, and chorus makeup).
• Our glitzy costumes are
purchased by the chorus.
• Contest weekend expenses
(travel, lodging, meals)
Is there any help with the Contest expenses?
• YES!
• Our chorus has established a system to reward our
members for good attendance and participation in
chorus activities during the year. Members, who
go to “contest” with us, will receive some cash to
help with expenses.
How can the chorus do that?
• Our chorus receives money during the year from
paid chorus performances, our necklace sales,
show ads and ticket sales, parking cars for the Fort
Dalles Rodeo, Singing Valentines, and donations.
By holding chorus expenses low, we are able to
reward our members.
How do I join?
• We want you confident that we are a good fit for you. There
will be no pressure to join us until you know you want to join.
• At that time, you will be asked to:
• Pass a simple audition process, which our director and
others will help you prepare for
• Fill in the Sweet Adeline application for membership
• Payments needed at that time:
• $90 check for the International per capita fee
• A pro-rated amount depending on the month you join
which will cover the regional and chapter costs.
• Most dues can be paid in installments.
Again, Singing is
magical!
Come sing
with us!