Membership Requirements

Seasons

There are two concert seasons: Fall/Winter (usually late August-early December) and Spring (usually late January-mid May). Click here to access our Google Calendar.

Age

Anyone 8th grade and up or at least age 15 is eligible to join us. We enjoy the cross-generational diversity that characterizes our choir.

Rehearsal Requirements

Rehearsals are held at Gainesville Presbyterian Church, 16127 Lee Highway, Gainesville, VA on Tuesdays from 6:30-8:00PM 12-15 weeks prior to the concerts. Optional sectional rehearsals are held on an as-needed basis.

Rehearsals are critical to the quality of the performances. Therefore, attendance at all rehearsals is expected of the singers. We understand that unforeseen circumstances and illnesses may arise, and we expect all singers to notify the director of their absence in these situations.

Being absent from more than two rehearsals in a season may preclude a member’s ability to participate in the concerts.

In addition to weekly rehearsals, singers are given multiple tools to aid practicing on their own. The choir memorizes 3-4 songs per concert season.

Rehearsal Etiquette

Please arrive promptly in comfortable clothing, with a pencil, music, and water bottle. Turn off technical devices. Pay attention to the music directors’ instructions and make pencil notations on your music per instruction.

Concert Attire

Acquiring concert attire will be the responsibility of the singer, with the exception of the colored accessories, which are provided. See demo pics below!

Rules of thumb: 1) Blend in, don’t stand out. 2) Draw the attention toward your face.

For Women:
  • Top
    • Solid black blouse/shirt.
      • Shoulders covered; some type of sleeve.
      • Buttons & collars not required, but top should look nice.
      • Nothing low cut.
  • Bottom (skirt or pants)
    • Solid black skirt (a dress is also fine)
      • Must hang below the knee.
      • Black hosiery; no bare skin should show below the waist when standing.
    • Solid black dress pants (no leggings, joggers, jeans).
  • Shoes
    • Black, closed-toe, no high heels, and black socks or tights.
  • Jewelry
    • Earrings no bigger than your eyes, and nothing too flashy.
  • Hair
    • Hair pulled back or up, out of face, if long.
    • No non-religious head coverings.
  • Scarf (provided), worn on shoulders and/or neck
    • Red in fall, blue in spring
For Men:
  • Top
    • Solid black long-sleeve button-up collared shirt (no coat)
  • Bottom
    • Solid black dress pants
  • Shoes
    • Solid black dress shoes, socks, and belt
  • Tie
    • Necktie or bow tie (provided)
      • Red in fall, blue in spring
  • Jewelry
    • Earrings no bigger than your eyes, and nothing too flashy.
  • Hair
    • Pulled back or up, out of face, if long.
    • No non-religious head coverings.
Some concert attire demo pics: