Frequently Asked Questions
I am a one-lady-band ... err ... choir, at the moment. And, in effort to answer your questions the most effectively, I've compiled these Q's and A's.
I have a question ...
What About Refunds?
No refunds after January 8th, 2026.
What About
Absences?
Please make every effort to be at each rehearsal, bright and ready to learn! If your family must miss a rehearsal (planned or emergent), please notify the Director, a text or email is sufficient! If a child misses 2 or more rehearsals, it may impact their ability to perform confidently and carry out any solos. Each rehearsal is cumulative and the choir, as a whiole, depends on the collaboration of us all!
What About Music?
Our repertoire will include uplifting choral pieces for including Christmas music (seasonally), modern Christian music, secular music, hymns and new arrangements.
Your music binder and all copies of music are provided by Joyful Noise!
Bring only a pencil and water.
What About Drinks?
Please bring water only into the church building to avoid spills and stains. And please dispose of plastic bottles appropriately when you're finished.
What About
Attire?
REHEARSALS: Be comfy during rehearsal! We are going to move and groove so wear appropriate clothing that can stretch with you.
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CONCERT: Simple!!!! Black bottoms and a solid, red top (DECEMBER) or green top (MARCH).
What About
Attention?
You are part of a special, first time, choir. And I have no doubt that you want to improve your musical skills this season - and have fun with your choir friends! So, your work ethic and attention should be top notch, the entire rehearsal time.
You can be a leader, here. You can accomplish so much here. But you have to show up; show up at the physical rehearsals and show up with outstanding work ethic. This means:
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trying your best, the whole rehearsal.
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helping a neighbor if they forgot their music.
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showing or explaining a musical idea to your neighbor if they don't understand something.
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practicing at home. So go here, now, and get your practice on!
I am a fair and honest teacher, with a decade of public school experience and nearly 18 years of private teaching experience. I absolutely give grace but I also won't allow our precious rehearsal time to be taken up with detracting behaviors.
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If you disrupt learning you may be asked to leave the rehearsal or sit with a Rehearsal Monitor.
If you disrupt repeatedly, you may be asked to leave the choir with no refund.
What About
Home Practice?
This website will soon be LOADED with our concert repertoire and rehearsal tracks. It is here so you can practice at home! Once a week, at our Friday rehearsals, just isn't enough ... so practice practice, practice! Download the music and listen, read the notes and memorize your parts!
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Voice parts will be determined once we meet and sing together. But you can generally expect songs in unison, two-part harmony, perhaps some light choreography, percussion and ASL (American Sign Language).
What About
Bullies?
Joyful Noise Choirs will not tolerate bullying or mistreatment of any kind.