Cadence Policies and Procedures
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Attendance: Attendance is required at all rehearsals, retreats, choreography sessions, competitions, concerts, festivals, and other activities that are listed on the initial calendar distributed on or before the first day of choir.
Attendance is expected at any rehearsal, performance, or activity that is scheduled with at least three weeks' notice. If the director schedules a “last-minute” performance or rehearsal, performers will not be penalized for missed attendance.
Performers will be allowed two “unexcused” absences. After the second absence, communication will take place with the performer and parent that they have missed two rehearsals. Missing a third rehearsal (unexcused) may result in removing the performer from the choir. The director reserves the right to “bench” a performer as a result of absences (excused or unexcused) as such absence(s) will affect the overall performance of the choir.
Note: parents should report an absence by emailing Joan Latto. “Excused” absences include anything that would be considered excused by the SIJ school policy such as illness, death in a family, etc.
Tardiness: Choir rehearsals begin promptly at 7am. Any student entering choir after 7:15am will be noted as tardy. Four tardies will equal one unexcused absence. Also, please note that arrival after 7:30am will be considered an unexcused absence unless waived by the director or coordinator.
Regular Rehearsals: Cadence will rehearse each Tuesday and Friday morning, from 7:00 - 8:10am, in East Hall. Rehearsals will begin Tuesday, September 14th and will continue through the Spring Concert 2011. If SIJ school is not in session, Cadence will not rehearse unless otherwise noted by Miss Julie or Angels Sing, Inc.
Choreography Sessions: Choreography rehearsals will take place, generally, on one evening per month. Dates and times will be determined before the start of the school year and a schedule will be distributed to Cadence members on or before the first rehearsal. Additionally, there will be one full-day “retreat” (Saturday, Oct. 30).
Behavior and Discipline: Cadence is a traveling, competing showchoir that is not unlike tryout-based traveling sports teams or professional performing ensembles. We pride ourselves on being all-inclusive (i.e., non-auditioned); we believe that any child who can keep Cadence a priority in their schedule can be successful and valuable to our "team." Members who cannot meet these expectations may be removed from an individual performance or overall participation in the choir at the sole determination of Julie Petrando and/or the Angels Sing Board of Directors. If a member is removed from the choir, all tuition and fees paid are non-refundable.
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