ARC Membership Qualification Process
The American River Chorus (ARC) is a male singing organization that strives to provide outstanding musical entertainment for our audiences. Our desire is to provide an atmosphere wherein each member is able to achieve his full potential as a performer. We have reasonably high standards for performance membership in the chorus and provide programs for continuing training of members in all aspects of musical performance through the use of both internal and external coaching.
This article describes the basic steps that are involved in becoming part of the ARC.
Goal
Our goal is to increase membership without sacrificing quality. We accomplish this through our qualification process and offer encouragement and assistance to any candidate who does not immediately meet our performance requirements but demonstrates moderate skills and a desire to improve.
Process
You may start the membership process as early as your third rehearsal. The overall membership process is really very simple and consists of three basic steps:
- Interview - a short discussion intended to ensure that we understand what you are looking for in joining ARC; and that you understand what will be expected of you when you join us
- Vocal Qualification – an assessment of your vocal skills relating to current chorus standards
- ARC Board Approval – a review to ensure that all required steps and application documents have been completed
