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FAQs What kind of music do you sing? We sing songs from many cultures, believing that we honor cultural traditions by doing so. During the Mystic's existence, we've sung songs from Eastern European, Israeli, South and West African, Latin American, African-American, Irish, and all eras of American, Gospel, and sacred spiritual traditions among many others. Our fall and spring concert seasons feature songs from many cultures around a specific theme, and our winter season is drawn from the wealth of the Gospel genre. How do I sing with you? Anyone who loves to sing is welcome to join the Mystic Chorale! Do I need to audition to sing with the Chorale? The Chorale is open to anyone who loves to sing! No auditions are necessary unless you decide to try out for a solo. Do I need to read music? We provide printed music for both the Fall and Spring Seasons—so sight reading is a plus. However, you do not need to read music to join the Chorale. We encourage you to use a tape recorder to record your part at rehearsals so that you can practice during the week. All music must be memorized before the concert. What is the minimum age limit? The minimum age to sing in the Mystic Chorale is 14 years of age, subject to the approval of the current season's director. Children are to be accompanied by an adult. What part do I sing? The Chorale sings in 4 sections: soprano, alto, tenor and bass. Come to the first rehearsal and try out a part. Are you straining to hit the higher notes? Then you probably want to try a lower part--so feel free to switch! Where do you rehearse? We rehearse at First Parish Church, 630 Massachusetts Ave. in Arlington Center (Directions). How do the seasons work? There are 3 seasons, each culminating in 2 concerts/sing-alongs. The fall season begins in September with 10 Tuesday rehearsals and 2 concerts on a Saturday and Sunday in mid-November. There is a mandatory dress rehearsal on the Thursday before the concert weekend. The winter season is usually 8 Tuesday rehearsals beginning in January and 2 concerts on a Saturday and Sunday in late February. There is a mandatory dress rehearsal on the Thursday before the concert weekend. The spring season begins in March with 10 Tuesday rehearsals and 2 concerts on a Saturday and Sunday in mid-May. There is a mandatory dress rehearsal on the Thursday before the concert weekend. Calendar Is there a size limit for the Chorale or does everyone get in? We can only take as many singers as our concert stages can accommodate. If you register after we’ve reached our limit, you will be placed on a wait-list. Where do I send my registration payment? Please send an email to registration@mysticchorale.org for this information. What is the refund policy if I decide not to continue singing? You can obtain a refund through the second rehearsal, less a $20 administrative fee. Please contact Registration@mysticchorale.org to request a refund. Is there financial aid available? We are pleased to offer scholarships to aid singers who wish to participate in our concerts or workshops. We will award scholarships up to a maximum of 60% of the advance registration fee. Scholarships participants are expected to contribute some volunteer time to the Chorale during the season in which they receive a scholarship. For further information or to request a scholarship, please contact Registration@mysticchorale.org
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