Attendance Policy

Our Attendance Policy: Rehearsals are weekly on Tuesday evenings from 7-9pm and attendance at all rehearsals is very important for the success of our group. Members must attend a minimum of 75% attendance of all scheduled rehearsals for concert participation. This means no more than 4 rehearsals can be missed for concert participation.

We understand that sometimes life happens and you may need to miss a rehearsal. If you are sick, please stay home. If you need to miss a rehearsal, please let us know if you are able.  You do not need to state the reason you are missing (as that is your personal business).

Mask Policy: Although we do not require masks for rehearsals/concerts, we support anyone who chooses to wear one. Our guidelines may change as community health concerns arise. You will be notified of any updates as soon as possible.

Allergies: Perfume, cologne, scented powder, etc. will bring on asthma attacks in a number of our members.  Please do not apply these prior to rehearsals or concerts.

Need to Drop Out?

Sometimes life happens: our schedules change, work or family commitments change, or health issues happen.   There are many things that we can't control and our plans to sing with Adirondack Voices have to change.  

If you signed up to sing with us for the current season and have to drop out for any reason, we respectfully ask you to do the following things in person:

• Return your music to the librarians. The librarians and treasurer arrive by 6:30 pm to the rehearsal hall so you could drop your music off quickly before rehearsal starts.

• Talk with the Treasurer (or librarian if the treasurer is unavailable) about your music deposit (after you have returned your music).   Do you want to use that as a tax-deductible donation to the group or would you like your check/cash back?  The librarians and treasurer arrive by 6:30 pm to the rehearsal hall so you can discuss your deposit.   NOTE: If you turn in your music and fail to communicate with the treasurer about your music deposit by the concert date, it will be considered a donation (not refunded).    

• Please let  the President or one of the librarians know that you need to leave the group.  This is so we can make note of it and not bother you with emails about rehearsals and  the upcoming performance. (You will still remain on our main contact list and get the big updates.) 

• You do not need to tell anyone why you are dropping out: your personal reasons are your own. We do not ask you to give a reason: we understand that life happens and hope that you will consider singing with us next season.  

How do I practice at home? 

You are highly encouraged to spend a little time each week practicing at home.  Do not rely solely on Tuesday evening rehearsals. Rehearsal Tracks are listed on our website. 

• Practice the songs that we worked on this past week; paying attention to anything specifically stated by the Director.

• Learn it correctly - don't guess.

• If you have a piano/keyboard at home, plunk out your notes until they are very comfortable.  Learn it correctly - don't guess.

• Make sure you a performing not only the notes, but the rhythms accurately.  It helps to speak the rhythms.  Use a metronome if you need something to help keep the steady beat. 

• Be comfortable with the text.  Read it over.  Look at it in context.  Say it in rhythm. 

• If you are really interested, check out the composer, the history of the song, or the time period in which it was composed.

• We may provide links to check other group performances of our song selection (if they are available) . It often helps to understand how your part fits in with everyone else.