There is no audition to sing with us, however you do need to be able to match pitch.
Attendance
Rehearsals are held each week on Monday evening at Trinity Presbyterian Church from 7:00pm - 9:00pm. It is important to attend all rehearsals during the semester. If you miss
two rehearsals you must have permission from the Artistic Director to sing in the concert.
Please contact your section leader if you will be late or will miss rehearsal.
Where are rehearsals?
Sanctuary
Trinity Presbyterian Church
545 South Mobile Street
Fairhope, Alabama 36532
Please remember no perfume, cologne, or any strong scents at rehearsals or performances. Some people are highly allergic. Do wear deodorant!!
Dues
Dues do not cover the additional cost of concert attire.
Online registration is held prior to our first rehearsal each semester. Please follow the link below to register. If you have questions, don't hesitate to contact us at escs.executivedirector@gmail.com
We are looking forward to singing together again! Rehearsals are held every Monday evening 7:00pm - 9:00pm at Trinity Presbyterian Church - 545 S. Mobile Street, Fairhope
FALL SEMESTER - First rehearsal is August 19. Please arrive around 6:30pm to collect your music. If you are unable to come the first night please let us know in the comment section in your registration.
Please me mindful of the commitment and our attendance policy, that allows two absences per semester, before deciding to join us this semester. Also double check the concert date for any conflicts.
Our concerts will be December 8 and December 10. Concert venues are being finalized.
Concert Repertoire:
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year Mark Brymer
God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen Robert Shaw
O Lux Beatissima Howard Helvey
The Birds’ Lullaby Sarah Quartel
Dashing Through the Snow John Leavitt
Sleigh Bells Earlene Rentz
Still, Still, Still Norman Luboff
Musicological Journey Craig Courtney
Jingle Bells Audrey Snyder
Silent Night John Rutter
Virgin Mary had a Baby Boy Stephen Hatfield
There Shall a Star Come out of Jacob Felix Mendelssohn
Many Moods of Christmas, Suite IV Robert Shaw
It’s the Holiday Season Roger Emerson
Sunday, December 8 and Tuesday, December 10.
I have never sung with the Eastern Shore Choral Society and I want to join!
I have sung before with ESCS and will be returning.
All women are required to purchase the tank, jacket, and two scarves (red for Fall and blue for Spring).
You have the option to purchase a skirt/palazzo pants made from the same fabric as the tank and jacket OR you may supply your own palazzo pants/skirt.
NO black slacks or leggings allowed.
The palazzo pants and skirt must reach the top of your foot. Remember that you will wear off-black hose and close-toed shoes.
We will not wear necklaces and
earrings must be no larger than a dime.
At our rehearsals, we will have the tanks, jackets, skirts, and palazzo pants in all sizes available for you to try on for the right fit.
(XS - 4X)
The skirt and palazzo pants have an
elastic waistband and 2 pockets!
Singers are required to order their own concert attire from the company we use. You will receive an email with specific information about how to order your concert attire.
Men need a tuxedo with black cummerbund and bow tie. You can purchase your tuxedo from any local formal wear store.
You do not have to wear tuxedo shoes.
Black dress shoes will be fine.
You will also need to purchase a red cummerbund and bow tie for the Christmas concert.