BECKRIDGE CHORALE

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When asked for three words to describe the BeckRidge Chorale, audience members said:

"Professional, musical, stirring."

"They are terrific!"

"Entertaining, professional, dedicated."

"Polished, organized, professional."

"An Amazing Group!"

All of us need a creative outlet, an opportunity to use our talents. We want to be challenged, improve our skills and most importantly, feel a connectedness to diverse people sharing a love to make great music.

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Why BeckRidge?

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You miss making music. Perhaps it has been awhile since you were part of a choir. You might even be questioning if you are "good" enough. 

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What's so special about the arts?

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At BeckRidge, we understand. Life comes along and some things we loved get pushed to the back burner. Add to that the questions: Can I still sing well enough not to embarrass myself? Can I feel I am making a real contribution?  

The BeckRidge .Chorale is made up of people just like you. For us, it's not about having the greatest voice, it's about passion, creating beauty, a learning spirit, and touching lives...one experience at a time. It's about carving out two hours a week...just for you!

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EXPERIENCE BECKRIDGE FOR YOURSELF

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• Sit in on a rehearsal. See for yourself what the BeckRidge Chorale is all about. There's no commitment. We're a pretty friendly bunch of people.

SIT IN ON A REHEARSAL

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• If you already know you need to sing and need a creative outlet...schedule an audition today. The audition is designed to help you get back to singing, not keep you away.

SCHEDULE AN AUDITION

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One of the great regrets in life is not believing in yourself enough to develop and use the talents you know you have and love.

BeckRidge provides encouragement, training, and performance opportunities to help you become better than you ever dreamed possible.

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You don't need to be a self-doubting, frustrated spectator. Become the creative, confident musician you always dreamed of.

SIT IN ON A REHEARSAL

SCHEDULE AN AUDITION

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The BeckRidge Chorale is a large, mixed voice, auditioned ensemble. Members are drawn from all over southeastern lower Michigan. BeckRidge has been invited to sing at Washington's National Cathedral on two different occasions. In addition, the group has performed with the Michigan Philharmonic and the Birmingham/Bloomfield Symphony. Most recently the Chorale worked with American composer and arranger Mark Hayes in a concert of his choral, piano and orchestral works. The Chorale rehearses Tuesday evenings and/or  Sunday afternoons from September through Memorial Day.  Three performances comprise the concert season - Christmas/Holiday, Spring (April or May) and Memorial Day.  Repertoire includes both sacred and secular from classical to contemporary. Members are auditioned throughout the year.

A plan has been developed for a return to rehearsals. Unfortunately, it is not a return to NORMAL. However, if all of us observe these guidelines, we can weather the pandemic until such time we CAN RETURN TO NORMAL.

• ALL SINGERS MUST WEAR MASKS. This is far from an ideal scenario but we have no other choice. We will offer some ideas for making singing with a mask more palatable.
• ALL SINGERS MUST SOCIALLY DISTANCE IN REHEARSAL. Minimum distance between singers will be THREE FEET. Ideally, and depending upon room availability, we should work to maintain SIX FEET while singing.
• REHEARSAL PERIODS WILL BE SHORTER AND MAY REQUIRE A MOVE TO A SECOND ROOM. BeckRidge Chorale will start at 7:15 PM, change rooms at approximately 7:45 PM and rehearse until 8:30 or 8:45 PM. The Board of Directors authorized the purchase of two air purifiers certified for Covid. We will continually monitor the air quality during rehearsals.
• MEMBERS WILL BE REQUIRED TO SIGN A LIABILITY WAIVER. We are strongly encouraging everyone to be/get vaccinated. We want to protect and make everyone feel safe. At the same time, we know some feel vaccination status is a personal matter. For this reason, the waiver requests vaccinations but does not require proof. The waiver is intended to recognize the risks associated with Covid-19, limit liability on the part of the organization, and lay out guidelines for all of us to return to as safe an environment as possible.
• HYBRID REHEARSALS. We are planning to have voiced rehearsal tracks available for everyone. At the same time, We are  willing to work online with three or more singers from an ensemble to learn music.

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If you experience any of the following conditions, we ask you NOT participate in an in-person event until the symptoms have passed:

• I experience any symptom of illness related to COVID-19 such as cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fever, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, or new loss of taste or smell.
• I have been diagnosed with COVID-19 and not yet cleared as non-contagious by my physician, or a State or local public health authority.
•  I have traveled within 14 days of the function to any location within or outside of the United States of America that has a significant COVID-19 infection rate, or
• I believe I have been exposed to someone with a suspected and/or confirmed case of COVID-19 within 14 days of the function.