ATTENDANCE AT ALL PERFORMANCES IS ABSOLUTELY REQUIRED!

Singers must request to be excused from a performance and parents must do this in writing four weeks in advance of the performance. Those whose absences are unexcused may be asked to withdraw from the choir.

Festivals, special vocal workshops, etc. are very important. They are considered performances and therefore are required. Attendance at the fall retreat is also very important, since the work or 3-4 regular rehearsals is accomplished in a very concentrated weekend. Absence from the retreat will count as two regular absences.

Singers in all choirs are allowed no more than four (4) absences from rehearsals for the entire season. Absences are not marked as excused or unexcused, but simply as an absence. Possible reasons for absence include illness, family emergency or death, and school music activities.

When an absence must occur on short notice, please follow this procedure: GIRLS’ CHORUS: call 760-CCGC before 4:00 Monday GIRLS’ CHORALE: call 760-CCGC before 5:00 Monday CANTABILE SINGERS: call 760-CCGC before 5:00 Monday

Because of limited rehearsal time, starting promptly is very important. Singers should arrive at least 10 minutes early to check in, receive new music or memos, fill water bottles, etc. Please try to anticipate traffic delays; we know they happen, but please allow ample driving time in case of delays. Coming late or leaving early, while preferable to an absence, disrupts the rehearsal. Tardiness or leaving early will be noted; three occurrences of tardiness will be counted as a single rehearsal absence.

After three absences, the singer and her parents will be notified by the choir Vice President. After four absences, the singer and parents will be called by the conductor. Extenuating circumstances will be addressed on an individual basis with the singer’s conductor.

If you anticipate the need to be absent, or need to leave early or come late to a particular rehearsal, please fill out an Absence Card and bring it to rehearsal.

Attendance at dress rehearsals is also very important. Singers not present for a dress rehearsal may be asked not to perform in the concert.

Additional rehearsals or performances may be added to the calendar after its August distribution. Attendance at these events is required as well. We received invitations throughout the year and may need extra time for preparation.

Conductors reserve the right to dismiss a singer from the choir due to lack of commitment as demonstrated by poor attendance.

A calendar of CCGC activities is distributed at the beginning of the year. Because additional performances and rehearsals may be added during the year, amended schedules will be distributed from time to time. Please expect possible changes and know that your attendance is expected.

SICK POLICY

If a singer has a contagious illness and is running a fever, she should not attend rehearsal or a performance, but MUST NOTIFY THE CCGC OFFICE before the rehearsal or performance. All choirs should call the CCGC number 760-CCGC. With the close contact of the singers, germs often spread quickly, infecting others