Rehearsals
Location
Central United Methodist Church - 1875 N. Central Avenue in Phoenix unless otherwise noted.
Chorus members are guests here and must act accordingly. Parking is available in any spot NOT marked "Central" or across the street in the parking lot of the ADE building.
Time
Rehearsals begin promptly on Monday evenings at 7:00 pm with a vocal warm-up and conclude at 9:30 pm. Attendance is expected for the warm-up as it is an integral part of vocal development and ensemble sound. Members are encouraged to arrive 15 minutes early to check in, help set up chairs, organize music, take care of any TPSC business, and socialize with fellow TPSC members.
Break
A ten minute break near the mid-point of each rehearsal is typically given.
Guidelines
Dress Rehearsals
In addition to the regular weekly rehearsal, one to three dress rehearsals are typically scheduled during concert week; a piano dress rehearsal will take place on Monday (see Master Schedule). Dress rehearsals typically take place at the concert venue with TPS conductor and TPS musicians. Attendance at dress rehearsals is required (see Attendance section for further details). Strict adherence with Rehearsal Guidelines (see Rehearsal Guidelines for further details) is essential to ensure the TPS conductor and Chorus Master can make necessary balance adjustments between TPS and TPSC. Time cannot be wasted as strict musician union rules dictate rehearsal length. Dress rehearsals are also closed. Guests are not permitted without permission.
For dress rehearsals, TPSC typically meets earlier than the normal weekly rehearsals backstage for warm-ups, review of critical sections of the score, and announcements (including finalization of cues for sitting/standing and opening/closing of scores).
Concert attire is not worn for dress rehearsals unless indicated by the Chorus Master.
Central United Methodist Church - 1875 N. Central Avenue in Phoenix unless otherwise noted.
Chorus members are guests here and must act accordingly. Parking is available in any spot NOT marked "Central" or across the street in the parking lot of the ADE building.
Time
Rehearsals begin promptly on Monday evenings at 7:00 pm with a vocal warm-up and conclude at 9:30 pm. Attendance is expected for the warm-up as it is an integral part of vocal development and ensemble sound. Members are encouraged to arrive 15 minutes early to check in, help set up chairs, organize music, take care of any TPSC business, and socialize with fellow TPSC members.
Break
A ten minute break near the mid-point of each rehearsal is typically given.
Guidelines
- Dress comfortably.
- Arrive early; leave plenty of time to be ready to sing at 7:00 pm.
- Bring a PENCIL and use it to note all instructions by the Chorus Master
- More helpful guidelines can be found in the TPSC handbook
Dress Rehearsals
In addition to the regular weekly rehearsal, one to three dress rehearsals are typically scheduled during concert week; a piano dress rehearsal will take place on Monday (see Master Schedule). Dress rehearsals typically take place at the concert venue with TPS conductor and TPS musicians. Attendance at dress rehearsals is required (see Attendance section for further details). Strict adherence with Rehearsal Guidelines (see Rehearsal Guidelines for further details) is essential to ensure the TPS conductor and Chorus Master can make necessary balance adjustments between TPS and TPSC. Time cannot be wasted as strict musician union rules dictate rehearsal length. Dress rehearsals are also closed. Guests are not permitted without permission.
For dress rehearsals, TPSC typically meets earlier than the normal weekly rehearsals backstage for warm-ups, review of critical sections of the score, and announcements (including finalization of cues for sitting/standing and opening/closing of scores).
Concert attire is not worn for dress rehearsals unless indicated by the Chorus Master.