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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - See FAQ page
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ZOOM LINK FOR REHEARSALS
​Here is the link for all the rehearsals:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85623943604?pwd=Ykx4WVNkZklab0E5N3VYWHU3QlJvdz09

​Meeting ID: 856 2394 3604
Passcode: 105978
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PEMI CHORAL SOCIETY:  MASK AND VACCINATION POLICY
FOR REHEARSALS STARTING JANUARY 17, 2022


(Letter to Pemi Choral Members from Acting President Marilyn Pomerantz, Dec. 31, 2021)
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Dear Pemi Choral Members,
The Pemi Chorus Board has agreed that proof of vaccination and of booster is required to participate this spring.  As we did last term, masks will be required at all rehearsals.

Pemi Board member Susan Scrimshaw, public health expert (and soprano 2), reminds us of the following:
 
"We face a real challenge in rehearsing in person while Omicron is so present. Two doses of a vaccine are down to as low as 40% protection (depending on the vaccine), which improves to 80% or more with a booster.  Also, boosters help protect against severe infection and hospitalization in the case of breakthrough infections.  Those who sang with us in the fall were all willing to show proof of vaccination and I believe most will be relieved by a request for a booster dose."
 
Requiring a booster is the least we can do to protect ourselves as a chorus.
Marilyn Pomerantz
Acting President

Where to easily get vaccinations and boosters:
Permanent Sites Plymouth
www.on-sitemedservices.com

References 
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-021-03686-x  Mallapaty et al. How COVID vaccines shaped 2021 in eight powerful charts. Nature, 16 December 2021. The extraordinary vaccination of more than four billion people, and the lack of access for many others, were major forces this year — while Omicron’s arrival complicated things further.


 https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-021-03672-3 Callaway.  Omicron likely to weaken COVID vaccine protection  Nature, 8 December 2021. Early lab results suggest that existing vaccines could be less effective against the fast-spreading coronavirus variant, but boosters should improve immunity.

REHEARSALS ARE HELD ON MONDAY EVENINGS at PSU Silver Center for the Arts
Sectional Rehearsals 6:30-7:00 pm - optional but highly recommended
  • Tenor/Bass/Baritone - Silver Room #131
  • Alto/Soprano - Choral Room #122
Full Choir Rehearsal 7 pm - 9 pm in Choral Room #122
PARKING PERMIT
You may download this parking permit to use during Spring 2022 rehearsal times at PSU.

MISSING REHEARSALS
Regular attendance at rehearsals is very important.   There are times, however, when attendance is just not possible.   Pemi policy, as set by the board, allows for no more than three missed rehearsals in any term.  Any more than that, the singer must get a waiver from the board.

NOTIFICATION OF SECTION LEADER OF ABSENCES
Singers should notify their section leaders if they know they are going to have to miss a rehearsal.   Email addresses of section leaders are listed below. Please add your section leader's contact information to your address book.
Soprano 1 - Olivia Etchings 
Soprano 2 - Lois Wagner  wagnerljk@gmail.com
Alto 1 - Anita Ross  - vortex.ross97@gmail.com
Alto 2 - Elsie Ivester  elsie@metrocast.net
Tenor 1  - Sarah Bunkley  bunksmit@roadrunner.com
Tenor 2  - Woody Laverack  woodiel@roadrunner.com
Bass/Baritone 1 - Bob Harrington  thndrbrd@metrocast.net
Bass/Baritone 2 - Logan Ross 


CONCERT ATTIRE
 The Pemigewasset Choral Society requires strict compliance to concert attire in order to maintain a uniform and professional presentation. There should be no distraction to the audience by individual appearances. Members should respect the effort made by all other members adhering to the code.

WOMEN
  • Wear all black from neck to ankle. Sleeves should be three-quarter length or long.
  • Black hose and black shoes should be worn.  No open toes, colored or metallic trim.
  • Small earrings may be worn but they must not hang below the earlobe.
  • No necklaces, purses, hats, hair bows or colored hair decorations.
MEN
  • Black long-sleeved dress shirt. Black trousers and plain black belt if used. No suspenders.
  • Black socks and black shoes. No open toes, colored or metallic trim.
  • No bow-tie
BOTH
  • No gum chewing during concert performance.
  • Due to allergic reactions, no fragrances should be worn during rehearsals or concerts. These include perfume, cologne, after shave, scented hair spray, scented deodorant, etc.
  • Visible body piercings should be covered or removed. Rings and medical alerts may be worn.
  • Water bottles must be left in the dressing room during concerts.
  • Watch alarms, cell phones, and pagers must be turned off.
  • Music folders should be held down in the left hand when entering/leaving the stage.
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