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SEASON:
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Opens the week after Labor Day and closes with the Annual Dinner (for all singing members and
subscribers) the week after the last Concert in May. There are occasional special events during the
summer.
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CONCERTS:
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There are four major concerts each season. The first is in mid-November. Each year in mid-December
we perform Handel's Messiah, Part I. The third concert is in March or April, and the fourth is in May.
The November, December and April concerts will be presented at the Cathedral of the Incarnation. The
May concert will be at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Manhasset. The May concert includes
performances by the winner (and runner-up) of our Young Artist Competition. A wine and cheese
reception follows this concert.
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DRESS:
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outfit is currently $91.00 plus the cost of hemming the skirt. Black or off-black hosiery is preferred and
black shoes are required. A single strand of pearls (24" to 30") is also worn. Gentlemen wear tuxedos,
long-sleeved white shirts, and black bow ties (except for the Messiah concert or Library Holiday Concerts
when red bow ties may be required), black socks, and black shoes. Some of our singers have severe
allergies to fragrances and to cigarette smoke which makes it impossible to breathe or sing. We therefore
permit NO perfume, cologne, or scented shaving lotion whenever we sing (including rehearsals). Please
be considerate of others and refrain from wearing fragrance at rehearsals, and from smoking just prior
to rehearsals or concerts as well.
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DECORUM:
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We display dignified professionalism at all concerts, and are attentive to the conductor at rehearsals.
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REHEARSALS:
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We rehearse each Monday evening from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Shelter Rock Road, Manhasset. Rehearsals begin promptly at 8:00 PM.
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DRESS REHEARSALS:
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We have only one opportunity to rehearse with the full orchestra on the day before the concert. Attendance is mandatory unless you are excused by the conductor.
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ATTENDANCE:
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According to our by-laws, singers must attend at least 75% of all rehearsals including two of the last three before any performance. Any singer missing two consecutive concerts may be asked to re-audition before being allowed to rejoin. Only the conductor may grant exceptions.
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DUES:
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Dues are $140.00 per singing member per year, plus the required purchase of 2 tickets @ $10.00 per
ticket to each of the November, December and April concerts (total $200.00). Dues are payable by
October 1st of each year. Singers may re-sell the tickets or donate the cost back to the Choral Society.
Singers joining after the first concert but before the Messiah concert must pay $140.00 dues plus
purchase 2 tickets @ $10.00 per ticket to each of the December and April concerts (total $180.00). Dues
must be paid two weeks prior to the performance. Dues for singers joining after the Messiah concert are
$90.00 plus 2 tickets @ $10.00 each for the April concert (total $110.00). Dues for singers joining after
the April concert are $50.00. Dues for students younger than age 25 are $35.00 for the year or for any
part of the year, plus the required purchase of 1 ticket @ $10.00 for each of the November, December
and April concerts.
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MUSIC:
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Will be provided by LICS if it is in our library or if we can borrow it. A $20.00 security deposit will be
required if you are borrowing music. In some cases, we may rent the score and charge the singers for
the rental fees. If we do not own the music or cannot borrow it, singers may be required to purchase
their own scores. Singers may want to use their own scores even if LICS has the music available, but
uniform editions are necessary so we may restrict the editions you may use. You can usually buy the
music for our performances through LICS at a discount. Contact Regina Barton, our Librarian. You must
return the music immediately at the conclusion of each concert, or call the Librarian, Regina Barton at
516-338-7911 to make other arrangements. We must charge singers who do not return borrowed or
rented music the full cost of replacement.
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NEW SINGER INFORMATION:
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New singers who have paid dues and attended two rehearsals will get additional information, including a copy of our by-laws and a membership roster with a list of board members.
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QUESTIONS:
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Any questions on membership or attendance should be addressed to Barbara Singer, Singing Membership Coordinator.
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