Voice Placement Hearings:    

Admission to the LFC choral ensembles is determined by voice placement hearing, however all students-- regardless of major-- as well as all faculty and staff are welcome to participate. Voice placement hearings will be held at the beginning of each semester in Reid Hall 104. Hearings will consist of vocal exercises and a brief sight-reading sample. No prepared solo selection is required.

Voice Placement Hearings for Fall 2009:

    Chamber Singers & Concert Choir- 1:00-6:00 PM on Friday, August 28 in RE 104

    Concert Choir only- 1:00-6:00 PM on Friday, September 4 in RE 104

To reserve a 10-minute time slot, please sign up on my office door or contact me via email.  

Membership & Attendance:

Membership in the choral ensembles is an agreement to participate fully in all activities of the choir. Please note the schedule of events in your personal calendar. It is expected that you will attend all rehearsals and performances during the semester. Grading is based upon attendance, punctuality, preparation, participation, contribution, involvement, commitment and improvement, all of which can only be assessed in class.

Students are allowed one week of absences over the course of the semester and all absences will be treated equally. There will be no excused absences with the exception of a College-approved event, a death or emergency within the family, or a written confirmation of a medical emergency or hospitalization.

Preexisting conflicts with rehearsals or concert dates must be submitted in writing to the conductor no later than Friday of the first full week of rehearsals. The nature and frequency of these conflicts will be evaluated to determine participation in the ensemble.

In extraordinary circumstances, students who miss more than three absences may be required to petition their section and then the entire choir to determine if they can perform with the choir. Performing with the choir is required in order to pass this course.

The professional habit of arriving early for rehearsal is the expectation for both ensembles at Lake Forest College. At the very minimum, rehearsals must begin on time with everyone present. Students who arrive after the rehearsal has begun must consult with the conductor immediately following the rehearsal. Excessive tardiness may be considered as part of a student’s allocated absence.

All students are required to be registered for this course for credit. If you are already registered for the maximum credit load (4.5 credits) you will need to have a waiver signed by Music Department chair, Don Meyer in order to register for 4.75 credits without incurring an additional fee.