MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
For more information, please call 806.371.5340 or email the music office
REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
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New members will be able to sign up for an audition date and time at the first rehearsal. Please arrive promptly at 7pm in Music Building room 102. You can also email the Artistic Director to arrange an audition by clicking the link below
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Auditions are required for all new members, and take place at the beginning of each academic semester at Amarillo College, Music Building room 306 (August and January).
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The audition will include checking vocal range and quality, pitch accuracy, ear skills, and sight reading ability. A prepared piece is not required.
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For more information about the auditions, please contact the Amarillo College Music office by email.
After successfully auditioning, all members must register and pay dues to the Amarillo Master Chorale for each academic semester, fall and spring. A portion of dues will be used to register each member for continuing education at Amarillo College. Members are also allowed to enroll the course name "Choral Union" (a state required name) for academic credit if preferred. Membership dues for academic students are waived at the discretion of the board and director. (Current academic fees for registration can be located at the Amarillo College website.)
Before the beginning of each session, you will be sent a link to register and pay your dues, $75 per session, to the Amarillo Master Chorale.
MUSIC
All music will be provided at no cost, either by Amarillo Master Chorale or Amarillo College (exception; some major works require member to purchase their own copy, specific score, cost, and location will be provided for purchasing). Members will be financially responsible for damaged or lost music, or failure to return music at a reasonable time after a final performance. Please DO NOT hole punch music provided to you unless specifically instructed. Members are responsible for providing a black choir folder.
CONCERT DRESS
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Women wear long black dresses (preferably long or 3/4 length sleeves) or a combination of long sleeve black blouses and long black skirts with black shoes. Ladies will wear pearl necklaces to reduce visual distractions during performance.
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Men wear black tuxes, black cummerbund or vest, white shirts with black bow ties, black socks and shoes.
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Members are responsible for obtaining their own concert dress.