September 2009

Bach to Choir POSITIONS OPEN: Sopranos (the high voice) Altos (the medium lady's voice), Tenor (high men's voice), Bass (very low voice), and Contrary Soprano (the voice that argues with the director and can actually be in any voice part). QUALIFICATIONS: Must be able to carry light musical notes, hold up a month's worth of music while standing and singing, x-ray vision to see through the music folder to watch the director, and a keen ear to hear when there is a coffee hour. EXPERIENCE: No application necessary, we'll take your word for it that you have sung, hummed, or at least whistled in the shower. WAGES: Satisfaction and joy in God's service. FRINGE BENEFITS: Social security. We promise you socializing before and after every song at rehearsal. For "security" you get a pencil where you can mark in your music the brilliant pronouncements that the director makes. HOURS: Sunday mornings, and Wednesday evenings. Opportunities for overtime at the above mentioned wages. VACATION: Missed rehearsals and worship services are primarily a matter of conscience, and the ability to return the stares and pointed remarks of the choir director a must. RETIREMENT: No particular age, but it generally is determined by prayer, printed notes getting too small, robes too heavy, notes too high, sanctuary too hot (or cold), and accompanist unable to play the notes you sing. Should you meet any one of the above criteria then you are prime choir material. So come on and join us on Wednesday nights at 7:00 in the sanctuary. Our very first rehearsal for this coming "choir year" is Wednesday, September 9th with rehearsals on the 16th, the 23rd, and 30th which round out the rehearsals for the month of September. We don't always meet every Wednesday, so if you plan to stop by some night it might be a good idea to call Louis at 585-968-3389.