Last night's rehearsal and She SIngs Covenant

 Hi

Last night I left  feeling totally high.  We are sounding SO  GOOD.  Can't wait till next week.  

Here's what we decided

We like Sherrie's prototype robe 

Robes will be completed by OCT 30  ( just in time for Halloween!!) 

Sherrie  will look at amount of fabric has left and let us know  (by next week please ) how many more yards we need.

Susan Clay will let us know dates for  informal rehearsals at her house.  Can work on WSSR  and also brainstorm for Broadway and work on Soiree songs

Rehearsals  will go till 6: 45.   Those that want to stay till 7 can.  No shame or judgement if you can not stay beyond 6: 45

Soiree date is Nov  3

There is lots of interest in a Broadway Review again. To  feature songs from 60's 70's and 80's. No date set yet.

NEXT REHEARSAL Sept 24

Next week we will have our full group!  So I'm putting on our agenda  a discussion of the covenant.   Not sure it's needed-- but I wanted to make an opportunity for discussion so that  we are comfortable doing so.  Covenant is at end of this post.

Agenda

1. Covenant                                                               10 min
2.  Benedicta Es   ( Chandler, Clay,  Sara)              10 min
3. Solstice Chant ( 2nd of 3 rehearsals)                    15
4. Deep Peace  we are performing it Sun 10 /  7      20 min
5. When  We are Gone   including the walking        5     min
6. Kore     /     Keep the Fire   / Though My Soul        15 or more

UUFC She Sings Covenant

The power and worth of beautiful music guides She Sings in serving UUFC. She Sings has the potential for excellence, and that means taking risks and sharing our talents. This covenant is formed in effort to create a space of openness and safety so She Sings may fully explore our gifts.  Excellence also requires dedication.

In entering this covenant I am expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to She Sings, and I will strive to be compassionate toward myself and other members. I covenant to…

Attendance and Etiquette
Be present and on time for all rehearsals and performances. I will let the director know when I will be absent.

Listen to the instructor and other members when they share ideas, and be flexible when we have different perspectives.

Limit socializing and distractions during rehearsal time. I will turn my cell phone off or notify the director if I expect a call.

Be honest about my outside responsibilities, and release myself from the group if I cannot be committed.

Clearly communicate to other members.

Music
Be honest about my musical abilities.

Strive for musical excellence (e.g., identify and work on my weaknesses, set new challenges for myself).

Practice on my own so I am prepared for rehearsal and performances.

Contribute kind, honest, constructive feedback to other members and be open to their feedback for me.

Be open and welcoming to new members, and to support break-out groups or smaller ensembles.

Attitude
Bring a good attitude and give my best effort, especially in areas that challenge me.

Be patient and accepting of other members and their needs.

Accept my own faults and flaws, and those of other members.

Support and encourage other members with praise and constructive suggestions.

Support other members on a personal level beyond SS-related points.

Not be scared to speak up or make mistakes, be “strong and wrong,” share my feelings, and speak up when appropriate.

Let it go when the group consensus is satisfied with an outcome (i.e. not take things so seriously/be so picky).

Have fun!

This covenant will be reviewed once a year.

 Approved by current Shes Sings members on:       5/14/2012