All Keene Chorale regular rehearsals will take place at the Keene Ice Arena Blastos Room unless otherwise indicated.
Singers must be fully vaccinated, and boostered when eligible, and bring a paper or virtual vaccination record to the first rehearsal each semester. The Chorale may, if conditions warrant, require singers to wear a mask during the semester, and/or for the performance. For our Fall 2023 semester we will be monitoring the latest CDC and local guidelines so we can sing safely.
FALL 2023 REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
Starting Rehearsal & Registration
Tues Sept 5, 7 – 9 PM
Sept 12, 19, 26
Oct 3*, 17, 24, 31 (no rehearsal Oct 10)
Super Saturday Nov 4
Nov 7**, 21, 28 (no rehearsal Nov 14)
Dec 5
(* at UCC Church)
(**at Keene Senior Center)
CONCERT WEEK:
Rehearsal: Tues Dec 5, 7 – 9 PM ~ Blastos Room @ Keene Ice
Dress Rehearsal: Fri Dec 8, 7 – 9 PM ~ Saint Bernard Church, Keene
Performance: Sun Dec 10, 2:00 PM, Singer’s call tba, Saint Bernard Church, Keene
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED (*) ALL REHEARSALS ARE HELD AT
Keene Ice Arena
Blastos Room
380 Marlboro Street, Keene
OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION
Super Saturday
Each semester we have a 4-hour rehearsal on Saturday, about a month before the performance. We break for lunch halfway through. We bring our own lunch and drinks but encourage singers to bring cookies or fruit to share.
Concert Dress
All black:
Men ~ black trousers, long sleeved black shirts, black shoes and socks.
Women ~ black bottoms (slacks or skirts — at least below the knee), black shirts or blouses, black hose and shoes. Women may wear jewelry.
No cologne, perfume, aftershave, or heavily scented hair spray.
Black music folders.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Singers are expected to attend all rehearsals for the full rehearsal time. We strongly advise missing as few rehearsals as possible. However, if an absence is unavoidable, singers should inform their section leader ahead of time. This will allow Section leaders to update absentees about any markings/instructions from the director. If a singer misses more than three rehearsals, participation in the concert will be at the discretion of the Director.
Out of respect for your fellow singers, we ask that you refrain from wearing cologne, perfume, aftershave, or hair spray at rehearsals and concerts.
Winter Weather Policy
If the weather forecast is for snow, sleet, or freezing rain on rehearsal night, we will send out an email by 3:00 – 4:00 pm if rehearsal will be cancelled. We will use the email addresses provided at registration.
Any questions? Email the Chorale at keenechoralesingers@gmail.com