Chorus Resources

For chorus questions, please email chorus@zionsyouth.org.

MUSICIAN EXPECTATIONS

Be seated five minutes before the rehearsal start time.
Bring music and a pencil to every rehearsal.
Be respectful during rehearsals. (This includes not talking, using cell phones, completing homework, or disrupting the rehearsal in any other way.)
Never chew gum or eat food during rehearsal time.
Stay on site during the entire rehearsal unless prearranged with the Chorus Manager.
Clean up after rehearsals.
Listen to and practice music outside of rehearsals. (Our limited rehearsal time is for polishing, not for learning notes.)
Return music to the ZYSC Librarian after the performance.

Fully commit to the rehearsal process by making every effort to attend all rehearsals.
Absences must be approved by 1) reporting rehearsal conflicts during registration and 2) notifying the Chorus Manager of any changes to rehearsal conflicts at chorus@zionsyouth.org.
Approved absences are those necessitated by other musical or school commitments, illness, family emergencies, or major family events, such as weddings. Approval will not be given for family vacations, homework, or recreational conflicts.
In case of an emergency or illness, communicate with the Chorus Manager: chorus@zionsyouth.org.

Black concert dress:
- Boys must wear a black suit, white shirt, black socks, and black shoes.
- Girls must wear a long black dress with long sleeve (or black top and long black skirt), black tights, and black shoes. No jewelry (except small pair of earrings)
Hair should be a natural hair color only (no dyes) with hair must be pulled off of face (no top buns).

As a representative of Zion’s Youth Symphony & Chorus, be on your best behavior at all times.
Stay in the assigned areas of The Smith Center.
Get prior authorization if you need to leave The Smith Center facility or grounds.
Clean up after yourself, including food and beverages.
Leave valuables at home.

Tuition is $100 and is due prior to the first rehearsal.
If Tuition is not received by the specified date, the musician may lose his/her seat to an alternate.
For questions regarding tuition or tuition waivers please email registration@zionsyouth.org.