EXPECTATIONS

by the end of the

suggested time frame

SONGS

(Taped and Passed)

VOCAL PRODUCTION/ VISUAL

CONTEST/ PERFORMANCES

that fall within each four-month period

SUGGESTED

TIME FRAME *

LEVEL 1

Learn 2 audition songs, plus 3 additional songs, as determined by the Music Team & Director(s) (total of 5 songs from existing rep)

Learn new rep songs as they are introduced

Watch “Fundamentals of Vocal Production and Visual Qualification” DVD (to be developed) as soon as possible after acceptance as new member

to Organized Valley Chorus

By the end of the 4-month period, show a basic understanding of these fundamentals

Attend contest or performances, but not as an on-stage performing member

Months 1-4

LEVEL 2

Learn 6 additional songs from existing rep, as determined by Directing & Music Teams

Demonstrate the basics of vocal production (posture, breathing, basic vowel placement +) and visual performance (face lifted, emotion of song, choreography +)

Possible on-stage participation at contest, if she qualifies by the deadlines established for the chorus as a whole

Partial on-stage participation in performances (based on rep that has been passed)

Months 5-8

LEVEL 3

Learn remaining rep

Demonstrate intermediate vocal production (lift phrases, tall vowels, forward sound +) and visual performance (face “on”, choreography learned +)

** i.e.; Vocal production and visual performance required of all chorus members: Can she pass Rounds 2 and 3 of the Qualification Rounds Process?

Full participation in contest and shows, based on qualification by the deadlines established for the chorus as a whole

Months 9-12