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P.O. Box 1695, Bellingham, WA 98227 (360) 671-1218 www.kulshanchorus.org

Welcome to the Kulshan Chorus!

The purposes of the Kulshan Chorus are to contribute to the artistic and educational environment of our community, to provide a means by which a highly diverse group of musicians and artists can enhance their skills, and to share this experience through performances and workshops, which emphasize a richly varied cultural heritage.

• Who We Are:
The Kulshan Chorus is a private, non-profit, educational organization operated by an elected Board of Directors, a handful of volunteers, and a few paid employees.

For information on the current board members, employees, and fabulous volunteers, see Operations.

• Our Policies:
Rehearsals:
•We meet every Thursday from 7:00 to 9:15 p.m., though we may run late on occasion. If you arrive late, please enter quietly to avoid disrupting the rehearsal.
• Regular, on-time attendance is very important – everyone counts in Kulshan Chorus! We aim for 80 percent attendance. Please contact Jack if you must be absent, and discuss with Roger any change in your schedule that necessitates prolonged absence. If you decide to drop out, please do so by the 4th week of rehearsal.
• Our use of the Jones Moles Funeral Home includes use of the practice room, entry and lavatories. No liquids or food are allowed in the sanctuary.
• Practice CDs of the season’s music will be provided to all members. It is your responsibility and you are highly encouraged to listen and practice with the CDs.
• Children are to be under the supervision of an adult, and are not to be running around.
• Please wear no perfume, cologne, aftershave or other scented personal products as others may have adverse reactions.

Auditions:
Audition solo CDs (included on CDs of season’s music) and fact sheets will be available early in the season for those wishing to audition for solos or “small group” opportunities.
Any group of 3 or more chorus members may audition to perform material they have selected themselves.
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Concerts and the Concert Season
Extra Rehearsals:
    • Tuesday prior to the Thanksgiving holiday.
    • Two Tuesdays during the last two weeks prior to concert.
Concert Day Considerations
    • There will be a rehearsal and warm-up prior to performance (see calendar). Please be prompt. We have a tight schedule.
    • PLEASE wear no perfume, cologne, after-shave or other scented personal products. Some members are adversely affected by strong scents.

Concert Dress
    See the Concert Requirements information.

Tuition
- Adults $70.00 per semester
- Children 14 and under $20.00 per semester
- Tuition is due at the first rehearsal each semester (September and January). If you choose to drop membership, please be aware that refund of tuition is available only through the first two Thursday rehearsals.
- Payment by installment may be arranged.
- Scholarships for up to half of the tuition are available on a first-come-first-serve basis.
- Please discuss scholarship, installment plans, or the need to delay payment with Edie (email) ASAP.

What You Get for approximately $5.00 per week:
    • The chance to learn and sing powerful and diverse music, rarely available to any choir. Much of the music is arranged especially for this Chorus.
    • The opportunity to improve your musical skills and have fun.
    • The experience of performing in concert with skilled professional musicians – ask to see archival photos of Roger and The Kulshan Chorus with Judy Collins, The Atlantics, What the Chelm, and more –

THANKS FOR THE GIFTS YOU BRING, YOUR INTEREST, POWER AND ENERGY.
WE’LL SEE YOU ON THE RISERS!

Sincerely,

Roger Griffith and the Kulshan Chorus Board of Directors
April 2008

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