Membership does have some responsibilities that come along with it, and some things you should know. Please consider the points below when considering joining the choir. Also see our Frequently Asked Questions Section for more answers to possible questions.
Each of the four sections of the choir (soprano, alto, tenor and bass) has a section leader:
Introduce yourself to the leader assigned to your section at your first rehearsal and ask them to explain their role as a section leader. Your section leader (or a designate) should help you prepare for your first service. They will assist you on getting a gown assignment and other important aspects of participating in your first few services.
On the morning of your first service singing in the choir, you will be assigned a gown. Ask your section leader for help with this at the Thursday rehearsal. The Choir Gown Coordinator will assign you a temporary or permanent choir gown.
Worship Service Expections
- Sing at both the 9:00 am and 11:00 am services for at least four Sundays
- Arrive at the Church by 8:00 am Sunday mornings to warm-up and rehearse for the 9:00 am service
- Become familiar with the order of service, the role of the choir in each aspect of the service and learn the ‘service’ music that the choir is expected to sing from week to week and month to month
- Wear your assigned gown or follow the dress code specified by the Music Director
- Avoid the use of heavily scented products, perfumes or cologne. The use of unscented deodorant is encouraged.
- Be considerate to your fellow volunteers. Choir members are expected to follow a code of conduct that supports the goals of the Choir and MCCT.
- Conduct or behaviour that detracts from these goals or the spirit in which we work together to serve both the church, and one another, should be avoided.
The MCCToronto Choir is the Choir for the Metropolitan Community Church of Toronto, located at 115 Simpson Avenue, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
