How To Join

Membership Requirements
Mapleton Chorale is a mixed-voice community choir that rehearses weekly on Thursday evenings from September through May.  The Chorale rehearses in the Choir Room of the new Maple Mountain High School, located at 51 North 2550 East in Spanish Fork.  The Chorale welcomes interested singers 18 years or older to audition for membership; Mapleton residency is not required.  If you are interested, please download the Audition Request Form and Mapleton Chorale Audition Form, fill out as indicated and either scan and e-mail the forms to Suzie Judd at Suzanne.judd@imail.org or mail to Suzie at 395 East 1600 North, Mapleton UT 84664.  

Rehearsal Schedule
The Chorale rehearses on Thursday evenings from 7:30 until 9:45 pm.  Tuesday rehearsals may be held to accommodate holidays and spring break, as well as an occasional extra rehearsal to prepare for upcoming performances.  The fall/spring calendar is made available to Chorale members at the beginning of each season.

Concert Schedule
Mapleton Chorale performs at least two concerts each Christmas, one at Mapleton Mountain High School and one in the Assembly Hall on Temple Square.  Spring concerts are held in May at Mapleton Mountain High School, the Assembly Hall on Temple Square, and other locations as determined by the Board.  The Chorale is also planning a local tour to New York City in the spring of 2011 to perform at Carnegie Hall other locations.

Dues
Chorale members pay dues each year as set by the Board.  Dues for the 2010-2011 season will be $100.00, with a discount of $10.00 if paid by the 1st of August.  Dues cover the cost of music and the operating expenses of the Chorale.  All music purchased with member dues is owned by the Chorale.

Uniforms
Mapleton Chorale has a standard uniform that members purchase and own.  Tuxedos for men are approximately $100.00 and dresses for women are approximately $65.00.  In addition, women wear pearls that are provided by the Chorale or a necklace/earring set purchased by the member ($5.00).

Member Expectations
Attendance - Mapleton Chorale members are allowed three absences per rehearsal “semester” (Sept through Dec and Jan through May).  Where possible, absences must be reported to the section leader in advance of the absence.  In addition, members are required to be in attendance at the final two rehearsals prior to a performance and must participate in all performances unless excused by the director.

Practice - Chorale members are expected to work hard at rehearsals and also practice music on their own between rehearsals to learn parts.  Practice music is posted on the “Members Only” page of the Mapleton Chorale website to facilitate learning parts.  In addition, each rehearsal is recorded and posted on the “Members Only” page of this website the day after rehearsal.

Memorization - Mapleton Chorale concerts are performed without music, and members commit to any extra time needed beyond regular rehearsal to memorize music.

Vibrato – While the Chorale strongly emphasizes a choral blend developed through vowel and resonance alignment, the chorale also achieves the choral blend by performing a majority of its repertoire with a straight tone.  Members who naturally sing with a vibrato will be expected to straighten the tone for all Chorale rehearsals and performances, except in rare instances as instructed by the director.  Vocalists with a heavy vibrato who are unable to straighten the tone in order to achieve the choral blend, will not be a good fit for the Mapleton Chorale.

Committees - Chorale members are encouraged to take ownership in the Chorale by participating in a committee such as library, publicity, socials, fund raising, uniforms and tours.

Mapleton Chorale Chamber Ensemble
Chorale members are given the opportunity each year to audition for a 20-28 voice chamber ensemble that rehearses seperately from the full Chorale at a time determined by the director, and performs at each concert.  Chamber Ensemble members are committed to the extra rehearsal time and additional personal preparation time needed to learn the music. Currently, the Chamber Ensemble rehearses at 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday evenings at Maple Mountain High School.