Fairfield County Children's Choir
Jon Noyes, Music Director and Founder
 

Chorister Information

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Membership Agreement

Membership in the FCCC is a privilege granted to children who abide by the following guidelines:

• You have the right to expect that the conductors, accompanists and fellow choir members will do their best at all times.

• You have the responsibility to do your best at all times.

Chorister Commitment

Membership in the FCCC is a commitment to faithful, consistent and punctual attendance.

Choristers must agree to make no regular commitments that conflict with rehearsals. It is expected that rehearsals take a very high priority in each child's life. Each child is holding a valuable place in his/her choir.

Commitment to School Music Programs

The FCCC is an outgrowth of each chorister's school music program. It is expected that all FCCC members be active participants in their individual school music programs.
 

Rehearsals

• All rehearsals are mandatory unless otherwise indicated on the choir calendar. Attendance at every FCCC rehearsal is critical to the creation of the best possible choir.

• Attendance is expected at all rehearsals and attendance records are kept. Many FCCC singers attain perfect attendance each year. If the number of absences begins to affect either the child's or the choir's progress, parents will be contacted to discuss the child's future in the program.

• More than two unexcused absences from rehearsal per semester or missing a concert without a valid reason may be grounds for dismissal from the choir. Mandatory school performance, illness, death in the family and emergency situations constitute excused absences.

• If you know in advance your child will miss a rehearsal, please send a note or call the Choir Manager. Last-minute illness or other crises may be reported by calling the Choir Manager and leaving a message at 203.414.4292.

• Rehearsals will begin promptly as scheduled. Plan to arrive 15 minutes early to check-in and find your seat. Choristers should be picked up promptly at the conclusion of rehearsals and performances. At the conclusion of our rehearsal, choristers will remain inside the building until met by a parent for transportation home.

• Rehearsals are held at Fairfield Woods Middle School in Fairfield, CT

• Each chorister is required to wear her/his name tag at each rehearsal. This enables our music staff to get to know the children, as well as enabling the children to get to know each other

• There will be a $1.00 fine for missing name tags

• Water Bottle--All singers should bring a full, sealable water bottle to each rehearsal. This is important for maintaining healthy voices.

• Pencil--Singers should bring a sharpened pencil to every rehearsal.

• Chewing gum, food or carbonated beverages are not allowed during rehearsals. Please avoid consuming chocolate or milk products prior to rehearsals.

• The chorister's music binder is the link between choir and home.  Parents are responsible to check this binder weekly for important choir notices regarding rehearsals, concerts, meetings, performances, etc.

• The music, music binders and any music books provided for each chorister are the property of the FCCC and must be returned in good condition.

• A fee will be charged for music, binders or books not returned or returned in poor condition.

• Each child is responsible for learning the music for each concert.

• Full attention and best behavior is expected at all times.

• Talking during rehearsals is neither appropriate nor acceptable.

• Members of the FCCC must always remember that we are guests of Fairfield Woods Middle School (FWMS) and as such we must respect the facility, equipment and grounds at all times.

• FCCC members should enter and exit the building at the side gymnasium door and go directly to the assigned rehearsal room.

• Any misuse of FWMS property will result in dismissal from the FCCC.

Rehearsal or performance cancellations will be announced over WICC 600 AM, WTNH Channel 8 and ctweather.com. A phone and email tree will be established for inter-choir communications to rapidly communicate to parents last minute changes or cancellations for reasons other than inclement weather.

Concert Dress

• Girls:  Black Knit Princess Gowns. Choristers must also wear black opaque stockings or tights and black dress shoes.

• Boys:  White tuxedo shirts, black tuxedo pants and jackets, black cummerbunds and bow ties. Choristers must wear black socks and black dress shoes.  If your child has a tuxedo, he may use it.

• Sneakers are not permitted.

Order forms for concert uniforms will be given to each chorister at the first rehearsal with specific instructions regarding prices and deadlines. Sample sizes will be available.

Choristers not in uniform concert dress will not be permitted to sing in the concerts.

Membership Agreement

The placement of a child in the FCCC precludes the participation of other children who have auditioned for positions in the choir. A child's participation carries with it privileges, responsibilities and obligations.

This is a sample of the agreement families are asked to sign and submit to the FCCC. It is included here for informational purposes only.  Click here.

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