University Choir Calendar

University Choir and University Singers
Prof. Joseph Modica, conductor
Hye-Young Kim, Pianist

2008-2009 Calendar of Activities

Fall 2008
Aug. 25 First Day of Classes  
Sept. 1 No School (Labor Day)  
Sept. 15 Performance for COPA faculty and trustees Beckman 404 Call – 6pm
Oct. 10 Opera/University Singers Recruiting in San Diego  
Oct. 25 CCO and University Choir Joint Concert Memorial Hall Call – 4:30pm
Perf. – 5pm
Oct 31, Nov. 1 AMCEL (Singers) Memorial Hall TBD
Nov. 8 Discover Chapman Salmon Recital Hall Call - 9:30am

Nov. 19 Dress Rehearsal for Fall Concert St. Andrew’s Presbyterian 4-6pm
Nov. 21 Fall Concert St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Call – 6:30pm Perf – 8pm

Nov. 26-28 Thanksgiving Break  

Dec. 2 Christmas Performance (Singers) The Covington, Aliso Viejo 7-8pm
Dec. 5-6 WASSAIL Beckman/Chapel 5:30-9:30pm
Dec. 8 Final Exam BH 109 4-6pm

Spring 2009
Jan. 3-4 Return for tour rehearsals Salmon RH 9am-4pm
Jan. 5-14 California Tour  
Feb. 2 Spring Semester Begins  
Feb. 6 Home Concert Memorial Hall Call - 6:30pm Perf. - 8pm
Feb. 20 Invitational Chamber Choir Festival Memorial Hall 3:30-10pm
Feb. 28 CCO/University Singers Joint Concert Salmon RH Call – 7pm Perf. – 8pm
March 4-7 ACDA National Convention Anaheim 
March 21 Founders Day Memorial Hall Call -1pm Perf. 1:30pm
March 27 Invitational Concert Choir Festival Memorial Hall 3:30-10pm

April 6-10 Spring Break  

April 24-26 Opera Chapman Memorial Hall 
May 1 University Singers Spring Concert Salmon Recital Hall Call – 6:30pm Perf. – 8pm
May 4 Scholund Rehearsal Memorial Hall 7pm
May 8 Scholund Rehearsal Memorial Hall 7pm
May 9 Scholund Scholarship Concert Memorial Hall 4pm - concert 6pm - dinner
May 15 Women’s Choir and Men’s Choir Spring Concert Salmon RH 8pm
May 18 Final Exam  
May 23 Graduation  

The Choir Commandments
As a member of the University Choir, it is important that you abide by these simple rules:

• Arrive to choir rehearsals on time with all of your music and a pencil.
• Please keep talking to a minimum during rehearsals. This is especially important so that our rehearsals are as efficient as possible.
• Attend your sectional rehearsals! Don’t be afraid to ask for help from your section leaders.
• Be respectful to your fellow singers in rehearsal. Please use encouraging language during rehearsals (including sectionals!) . . . no amount of talent affords the right to disrespect others.
• Arrive to concerts at the designated call time, dressed in the appropriate attire, with your black choir folder.  There will be opportunities to purchase a black folder if you do not have one.
• Memorize your music on time (as prescribed by Mr. Modica).  Yes, this means you should PRACTICE outside of choir rehearsals.
• Please inform Mr. Modica if you will be missing a rehearsal.  He can be reached at (714)744-2106.  Three or more unexcused absences will result in your dismissal from the ensemble.
• Please help with setting up and breaking down risers when asked to do so in rehearsals and on tour.
• You must turn in all of your music at the end of the school year.  A fine will be added to your account for any missing music, and you may receive an incomplete in choir for failure to do this.
• Participate in the annual Wassail celebration as either a server or member of one of the various teams (i.e. wine and cheese, caroling, etc.)
• You must wear the proper concert attire at all performances.
o Men: Black tuxedo with coat tails, white vest and bow tie. BLACK SOCKS and black dress shoes. Please make sure these items are well maintained and presentable!  Hair should be neat and out of your face.
o Women: Your NEW!! black choir dress, black nylons, and black closed toe shoes (no pumps or open toes).  HAIR MUST BE UP and out of your face. This does not include your standard ponytail . . . PLEASE take a few moments to do your hair nicely for each performance.
o Neither Men nor Women can wear perfume or jewelry.  Remember that you will be standing close together for long periods of time, so PLEASE wear deodorant!