REHEARSALS ARE HELD ON MONDAY EVENINGS Sectional Rehearsals 6:30-7:00 pm - optional but highly recommended in PSU Silver Center for the Arts, 114 Main Street in Plymouth
Tenor/Bass/Baritone - Silver Room #131
Alto/Soprano - Choral Room #122
Full Choir Rehearsal 7 pm - 9 pm in Choral Room #122
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE FALL 2021 August 30, Monday - Registration & music distribution begins at 6:00 pm; Rehearsal and Open Sing begins at 7pm! All are welcome! September 6th, Monday – NO REHEARSAL! LABOR DAY! September 13th, Board Meeting 5 pm at Pease Library; Monday - Sectionals 6:30; Rehearsal 7:00 (New member status confirmed & music folders finalized- all music fees must be paid!) September 20th, Monday – Sectionals 6:30; Rehearsal 7:00 September 27th, Monday - Sectionals 6:30; Rehearsal 7:00 October 4th, Monday – Board Meeting 5 pm at Pease Library; Sectional 6:30; Rehearsal 7:00 October 11th, Monday – TENTATIVE: Potluck Dinner followed by Rehearsal 6:00, Location TBA October 18th, Monday–Sectionals 6:30, Rehearsal 7:00 October 25th, Monday-Sectionals 6:30, Rehearsal 7:00 November 1st, Monday- Board Meeting 5 pm at Pease Library; Sectional 6:30; Rehearsal 7:00 November 8th, Monday - Sectionals 6:30; Rehearsal 7:00 November 15th, Monday – Sectionals 6:30, Rehearsal 7:00 November 22nd, Monday - Sectionals 6:30, Rehearsal 7:00 November 29th, Monday – TENTATIVE: Board Meeting 5:00 at Pease Library FINAL REHEARSAL On Stage 6:45 - 10:00 PM, Hanaway Theater
CONCERT SCHEDULE DECEMBER 2021 December 2nd, Thursday - Performance, Gilford, Gilford Community Church 7:30 pm (call time 6:00 pm) December 3rd, Friday - Performance, Franklin, St. Paul's Catholic Church 7:30 pm (call time 6:30 pm) December 5th, Sunday - Performance, Plymouth, PSU's Hanaway Theatre 3:00 pm (call time 2:00 pm)
PARKING PERMIT You may download this parking permit to use during Fall 2021 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.
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. Questions about concert attire can be addressed to the Wardrobe Manager or a board member well before the concert.
WOMEN
Modest, elegant black, floor-length skirt or dress. The hem should be two to three inches from the floor with shoes on. Black slacks may be worn for positions in rows two to the back. Plain black belt, if used. Members standing in the front row must wear black, floor-length skirts.
Black hose and black shoes should be worn. No open toes, colored or metallic trim.
Modest black blouse or top with three quarter length or long sleeves. Top must be worn tucked into waistband, or untucked if it is neatly hemmed to be worn as such. No turtle necks, patterns, bling or colored trim. Blouse should have sleeves below the elbow or should be worn with a black jacket/sweater that is long sleeved. Off shoulder styles are not permitted. Neither should cleavage or bare belly be shown.
Small earrings may be worn but they must not hang below the earlobe.
No necklaces, purses, hats, hair bows or colored hair decorations.
Scarves will be provided and should be worn as designated.
MEN
Black trousers and plain black belt if used. No suspenders.
Black socks and black shoes. No open toes, colored or metallic trim.
FALL CONCERT - White long-sleeved dress shirt. Red bow-tie will be provided.
SPRING CONCERT 2019 - White long-sleeved dress shirt. Black bow-tie.
SPRING CONCERT (past years)– Bold jewel-toned long sleeved dress shirt. No knits, jersey, turtle necks, patterns or colored trim. Suggested colors: red orange, yellow, green, blue, purple. No black, white, beige or metallic. Wear bright, strong solid colors, not pastels. Black bow tie will be provided.
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.