WHEN ARE REHEARSALS?
Thursdays, beginning May 16, from 6:45pm-8:15pm, excluding June 6 and July 4.
WHERE ARE REHEARSALS?
HOW WILL THE STILLWATER GOSPEL SINGERS BE IDENTIFIED AND SELECTED?
During the first 3-4 rehearsals, small groups from various vocal groups may be asked to sing a section together. This enables the director to listen to the quality and blend of the group. It is unlikely anyone would be asked to do a solo unless a soloist part is identified.
ONCE A GROUP OF SINGERS IS SELECTED, WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
The Gospel Singers will continue to rehearse with the full chorus and perform in the August 29th concert. In addition, the Stillwater Gospel Singers will perform as an ensemble 2 songs during the concert. Time to rehearse the additional songs will be determined by the Gospel Singers.
WHO WILL GOVERN THE STILLWATER GOSPEL SINGERS?
The Stillwater Gospel Singers will be self-governing if they operate within the bylaws of the Stillwater Community Singers, an Oklahoma not-for-profit organization. They will need to make decisions as a group such as
- How they want to make themselves available to the community such as
- What days would they be available to perform?
- Available to sing at what kinds of organizations
- Available to sing outside what geographic radius
- What type of events would they sing for?
- Other things they will want to decide are issues such as
- When to rehearse?
- How often will they rehearse?
- Where will they rehearse?
- Who will be the pianist?
- Who will select the music?
- Who will lead or direct the group?
WILL EVERYONE IN THE STILLWATER GOSPEL SINGERS HAVE TO BE MEMEBERS OF THE STILLWATER COMMUNITY SINGERS?
The Gospel Singers will be under the umbrella of the Stillwater Community Singers, and all singers pay their dues to be a member. This does not mean that we will require all those who sing in the Stillwater Gospel Singers to also sing with the chorus of the Stillwater Community Singers after this August concert. HOWEVER, we strongly recommend that all singers in all our groups sing with the full chorus.
WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS TO BE A MEMBER OF THE STILLWATER COMMUNITY SINGERS?
- Singers need to pay annual dues of $24. However, those who will be joining us for this summer’s Gospel Concert will be asked to pay prorated dues of $16 which will cover the rest of the year. Once dues have been paid, singers are allowed to take their music home for rehearsal.
- Singers need to attend rehearsals regularly. We understand that, especially during the summer months, there will be conflicts and illnesses. However, to learn the music as a group and achieve continuity from rehearsal to rehearsal, it is important to show up.
- Singers need to commit to being part of the concerts. This next concert is August 29th and we’ll have a stage rehearsal on August 27th. Those dates need to be penned-in and highlighted on the calendars of all singers.
WHAT IF I HAVE FURTHER QUESTIONS?
If you have additional questions, please send us a message using the CONTACT US page.