Music is the voice of the universe, seeking expression through earthly bodies… Ours is to find meaning beneath the notes and breathe life into each phrase. And through the use of our voices, give back to our Creator our understanding thereof … - go out and fill this universe with joyful harmonies !
1. Membership – keep up to date by regularly checking our facebook group for important notices!
Be PROUD to be a member of the North West Youth Choir and the greater NCA. Be appreciative toward your parents / sponsor for making this experience possible and please share all information handed out to you with them. Advise us of any change of cell phone numbers or email addresses.
Be committed and loyal to the choir, fellow choristers showing the spirit of ubuntu. The Cardinal spirit
of Ubuntu is expressed in Xhosa as “Umntu ngumntu ngabanye abantu” in English as “people are
people through other people.” ”I am human because I belong to the human community and I view
and treat others accordingly .” In fact it is an African word for a universal concept.
Be thankful for you have a great gift & talent.
Be part of the “team” as we depend on you.
No smoking / drinking is allowed during any choir activity or whilst in choir uniform.
LEARN the lyrics ( you don’t want to hold the rest of the choir back).
The choir must have discipline to be successful so please adhere to this guideline.
Support the HEAD CHORISTERS and fellow choristers in any way you can.
ii. GIRLS: The correct shoes, no hair in the face, approved hair pieces. Small earrings and thin necklaces / chains as advised,
Be well focused
Smile at the audience and fellow choristers
Enjoy the performance (YOU ARE GOOD that is why you are a NCA youth choir member)
ALWAYS have a bottle of water with you. Please let us know when and if you have anything that we can
help you with.
Welcome to this life changing experience !
1. Membership – keep up to date by regularly checking our facebook group for important notices!
Be PROUD to be a member of the North West Youth Choir and the greater NCA. Be appreciative toward your parents / sponsor for making this experience possible and please share all information handed out to you with them. Advise us of any change of cell phone numbers or email addresses.
Be committed and loyal to the choir, fellow choristers showing the spirit of ubuntu. The Cardinal spirit
of Ubuntu is expressed in Xhosa as “Umntu ngumntu ngabanye abantu” in English as “people are
people through other people.” ”I am human because I belong to the human community and I view
and treat others accordingly .” In fact it is an African word for a universal concept.
Be thankful for you have a great gift & talent.
Be part of the “team” as we depend on you.
No smoking / drinking is allowed during any choir activity or whilst in choir uniform.
LEARN the lyrics ( you don’t want to hold the rest of the choir back).
The choir must have discipline to be successful so please adhere to this guideline.
Support the HEAD CHORISTERS and fellow choristers in any way you can.
- Practices Rules and Regulations
- Practices are a “TEAM” activity and you are needed at every practice.
- LEARN and PRACTICE your music and lyrics before practice sessions.
- Do your breathing exercises regularly and keep fit physically ( we will teach you exercises relevant to singers).
- LISTEN to the mentors / coaches and concentrate during practices (& performances).
- Ensure your name is marked of on the attendance register at every practice.
- Excuses are limited to 4 per year and must be submitted in writing to THE CONDUCTOR.
- Be 10 minutes early for practices. Punctuality is important.
- Ensure your “CHOIR FILE” is always with you at practices (write your name on each piece of music).
- No Cell Phones must be on during practices / performances etc. You do have a break.
- Always BRING your water, powerade, etc.
- Write your name on all correspondence handed out.
- Assist to clean up the facilities after practice.
- The stage manager will make use of you to assist him/her.
- Performances (what we live to do)
- Performances are COMPULSORY and only SERIOUS issues will be accepted as an apology. Apologies must be made with THE CONDUCTOR by phone call and followed up by a written notification/email. This will affect your recognition for Provincial Colours.
- Be at the venue at least 15 minutes before the stated time. The choir needs to “warm up”
- You will only be allowed on stage if you wear the correct UNIFORM for the performance:
ii. GIRLS: The correct shoes, no hair in the face, approved hair pieces. Small earrings and thin necklaces / chains as advised,
- The following is not allowed: Cellular Phones, Chewing gum.
- YOU MUST:
Be well focused
Smile at the audience and fellow choristers
Enjoy the performance (YOU ARE GOOD that is why you are a NCA youth choir member)
ALWAYS have a bottle of water with you. Please let us know when and if you have anything that we can
help you with.
Welcome to this life changing experience !
BUDGET BEGROTING 2015
BUDGET / Begroting NCA North West Youth Choir
For your budgeting convenience
-Approximate Membership fees and costs involved for 2015-
DEPOSIT 1200-00
Per maand (10 x 400)
Formal choir attire 950-00 – new members
Windbreaker and
teeshirt) 500-00
Musical attendance 500-00
Transport 650-00
Course material 700-00
Die bedrag sluit nie ons jaarlikse toer in nie.
The abovementioned does not include the annual tour.
Hiermee gee ek toestemming dat die lid mag aansoek doen vir borge en/of donasies.
I hereby grant permission for this member to apply for assistance/donations Ek kan gekontak word op selnr 0824407002.
Starr Veldsman
Akademie Hoof/Head of Academy
2
Financial arrangements on acceptance –
Deposit of R1200-00 to be paid by 5 January 2015
Compulsory attendance of the camp to be held at Raaswater is needed to ensure membership !
Sat 10 January 08h00– Tuesday 14 January 11h30
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Balance of choir fees to be paid on a monthly basis of R400-00
NEDBANK POTCHEFSTROOM- 171338
Reknr 1713393980
Acc name North West Youth Choir (for both choirs and all members)
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BUDGET / Begroting NCA North West Youth Choir
For your budgeting convenience
-Approximate Membership fees and costs involved for 2015-
DEPOSIT 1200-00
Per maand (10 x 400)
Formal choir attire 950-00 – new members
Windbreaker and
teeshirt) 500-00
Musical attendance 500-00
Transport 650-00
Course material 700-00
Die bedrag sluit nie ons jaarlikse toer in nie.
The abovementioned does not include the annual tour.
Hiermee gee ek toestemming dat die lid mag aansoek doen vir borge en/of donasies.
I hereby grant permission for this member to apply for assistance/donations Ek kan gekontak word op selnr 0824407002.
Starr Veldsman
Akademie Hoof/Head of Academy
2
Financial arrangements on acceptance –
Deposit of R1200-00 to be paid by 5 January 2015
Compulsory attendance of the camp to be held at Raaswater is needed to ensure membership !
Sat 10 January 08h00– Tuesday 14 January 11h30
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Balance of choir fees to be paid on a monthly basis of R400-00
NEDBANK POTCHEFSTROOM- 171338
Reknr 1713393980
Acc name North West Youth Choir (for both choirs and all members)
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