Guiding Principles of Membership

Los Cantantes del Lago is a community choir in which everyone is welcome.

The success of Los Cantantes del Lago depends on our working together as a team, both musically and as an organization.

a) New members are encouraged to be musically literate, able to read rhythmical and musical notation.

b) Current and new members are encouraged to continually strive to improve their musical skills through rhythmic and note training in order to become more literate musicians. They are also encouraged to improve their vocal skills, always striving for musical excellence.

Members may not miss more than two rehearsals during a concert season. All absences should be discussed with the Music Director.

Members of Los Cantantes do not pay membership dues. There are, however, some obligations attached to membership.

1. Members pay for concert sheet music as well as MP3 files of rehearsal music (to be downloaded from the website) prior to the first rehearsal of each concert season. This payment covers the Music Director's time for the selection and marking of music and recording the rehearsal music for each section. It also covers the cost of purchasing music and copying a set for each member.
2. Each member will have the proper concert attire. There will be some charges associated with the purchase of garments.
3. Each member is expected to sell tickets to each concert or event sponsored by Los Cantantes del Lago.
4. Each member will assist with set-up and tear-down of Cantantes events.
5. Everyone will lend a hand within the organization to assist with whatever work needs to be done.