Macquarie Singers (MUS) conduct rehearsals in person and offers participation virtually via Zoom. MUS will continue to livestream rehearsals for those unable to attend in person. Please see below regarding attendance.
Macquarie Singers Attendance Policy
Attendance requirements for all concerts.
Members are expected to do their best to attend all rehearsals and if there is more than one major performance, you are expected to attend all performances. Rehearsal attendance involves attending the entire rehearsal, and is calculated on the published dates at the time of commencing rehearsals.
The dress and technical rehearsals for any concert are compulsory. For the Saturday 22 November concert, the dress rehearsals on Monday 17 November and Friday 21 November are compulsory, as well as the technical rehearsal to the concert on the day. Please note that neither membership nor rehearsal attendance guarantees performing in a concert. The final decision on who sings in a concert is made by the Principal Conductor in conjunction with the President.
Rolls are kept for all rehearsals and performances. These serve an additional purpose as a record of who is in attendance in the case of an emergency evacuation, so please make sure your name is marked at each rehearsal.
Our usual minimum attendance requirement is 75% of rehearsals. This is to ensure that singers know their parts well enough to perform, and therefore be eligible to perform. Anyone not meeting the minimum requirement may need to be auditioned, and anyone attending fewer than 50% (7 or fewer) of rehearsals is automatically ineligible to perform.
For our June concert there are a total of 16 general rehearsals from 2 February to 15 June inclusive. 75% = 12 rehearsals. Anyone attending between 50% – 75% (8-11 rehearsals) may need to be auditioned. In order to perform in the concert, most rehearsals need to be attended in person. Zoom attendance has been provided for those experiencing flu-like symptoms.
A strict attendance policy is essential to ensure that progress is made not only in learning voice parts but having the opportunity blend those parts across the choir. Balance and blend can only grow through regular, focused ensemble practice.
It is understood that some members have obligations preventing them from meeting the requirement and we encourage members with extenuating circumstances to contact the President. We will endeavour to be considerate if you tell us your situation in advance as we do want you to enjoy singing with us! Special consideration is also given to students regarding their term and examination dates.
Compulsory Rehearsals – Monday 15 June and Friday 19 June
Updated March 2026
Please see CALENDAR FOR REHEARSALS AND EVENTS tab on website for published dates at the time of commencing rehearsals and venue information through the year.
