Membership in the Chorus

Master Chorus Eastside is an all volunteer, 50+ voice auditioned mixed chorus. Membership is based on vocal quality, music reading ability, and the need for singers in a particular voice part. Chorus membership shall be subject to the discretion of the Artistic Director. Subject to the minimum age of 16 years, chorus members shall not be excluded on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, or disability (MCE Bylaws).

Chorus rehearsals are held from 7:00 to 9:30 pm on Monday evenings at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 24850 Southeast Issaquah Fall City R, Issaquah, WA 98029. (The Chorus is not affiliated with the church.)

Auditions

• Sing a prepared piece, such as a folk song, hymn, art song, or aria which demonstrates your vocal skill;
• Demonstrate your vocal range;
• Sight-read your vocal part of a short work selected by the Director;
• Demonstrate aural ability through various melodic-memory and ear exercises.

Concert Attire

• Men - black tuxedo
• Women - All women are required to wear identical dresses ordered from a manufacturer specializing in concert attire. Speak to a Board member about ordering a dress and having it fitted. Also required are black, closed-toe shoes; black hose; black slip; and conservative jewelry.

Financial Contribution

Master Chorus Eastside is a non-profit, tax exempt organization, and relies on private and corporate contributions to supplement revenue from ticket sales and fundraising. Members are asked to contribute toward operating expenses during the four-quarter performing season. Contributions are currently assessed at:
$70.00 per individual per quarter, or
$130.00 per couple from same household per quarter.
OR
$250 per individual for entire year
$450 per couple from same household for entire year

Contributions are considered tax deductible, and are receipted for tax purposes at the end of the calendar year. The Chorus will not exclude any qualified singers due to inability to contribute the assessed amount.

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