We aim to make the choir feel welcoming and so we ask for all members to agree to these shared values and expectations so we can help to create a happy place for everyone.

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• Ideally we'd love all members to be at all rehearsals but we understand that's not always possible.  If you can't attend a session, please let Sheila know.  Make sure you catch up on anything missed before the next rehearsal.

• We encourage you to do some home practising in order that you feel well prepared for each rehearsal. That way we spend less time note-learning and more time enjoying the music and can focus on the detail.  Sheet music, practice tracks and rehearsal schedules are provided to help you along the way.

• It's okay to make mistakes in a rehearsal! Members come to Vivamente Voices with a range of musical abilities and previous experience and should be able to rehearse with confidence in a supportive environment.

• We perform around three concerts each year, take part in competition festivals and we like to get involved in a variety of events in our local community.  We appreciate that you might not be able to sing at every single event during the year but we work best as a team and so full participation in the year's events is definitely our aim!

• For learning new repertoire, a basic understanding of musical notation is helpful, along with a willingness to learn the repertoire from memory. 

• We ask that everyone is respectful in both words and behaviour towards fellow choir members.  Respect for all is very much at the heart of our ethos.  

• If you have any problems during your time with us, kindly let us know, so that we can do our best to help you.