Join Us at the Common Woman Chorus
MEMBERSHIP
Performing membership is open to anyone who identifies as a woman, enjoys choral singing, and can commit to the chorus' regular rehearsal schedule. Performing members rehearse weekly and learn the music to the satisfaction of the artistic director before performances.
Performing and nonperforming members participate in committee and board work that augments, supports, and enhances chorus activities.
Contact us at infocwc@yahoo.com to learn more about rehearsals, concerts, special events. and volunteer opportunities.
Non-Audition Policy
Performing members' musical skills range from professional musician to untrained shower diva. Auditions are not required for most chorus activities. Our artistic director teaches the basic concepts of music and musical performance during rehearsals. She also confirms that performing members know their music to performance standard.
Rehearsals
Rehearsals are held on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (4907 Garrett Road, Durham). See www.eruuf.org for directions. The chorus holds occasional extra rehearsals as needed to prepare for performances, with dress rehearsals usually occurring the evening before performances. The chorus observes summer breaks, convening for a limited number of rehearsals prior to any summer singing engagements
Members are expected to arrive on time and maintain focus on learning the music during rehearsals. Drinks are allowed in the rehearsal space but food is not. Members are responsible for ensuring that the rehearsal space is left in order.
Performances
The chorus performs two musical concerts annually. In addition, the chorus also accepts a limited number of other community and collaborative engagements (e.g., NC Pride Festival, Festival for the ENO (River), joint concerts with area choruses). Members are encouraged to recommend performance opportunities that further the chorus mission to the artistic director.
Leadership and Participation
The artistic director has final authority over all musical matters involving the chorus. A member-elected board of directors provides leadership for chorus long-range planning and operations. Member committees and non-singing volunteers help produce chorus events. Contact a board member via infocwc@yahoo.com to learn more about leadership/volunteer opportunities with the chorus.