The Monterey Peninsula Voices welcomes all who are interested in singing. You don’t have to audition, as long as you can match pitch. And, you don’t have to be able to read music — but it helps. Each singer is expected to pay membership dues, perform volunteer tasks, obtain costuming, and attend rehearsals weekly on Mondays. Weekly rehearsal recordings will be available.
MEMBERSHIP COST FOR FALL & SPRING SEASONS
Members are asked to pay dues in the amount of $195 which help offset the cost of sheet music, rehearsal tracks, and rehearsal and concert costs, including compensation for our conductor and accompanist. Dues are per single season and are payable online when you register or collected at the beginning of each of our first two rehearsal seasons. Scholarships and/or payment plans are available if needed.
REHEARSAL POLICY
We strongly encourage in-person attendance at all rehearsals. Note that after missing four rehearsals, a member may be required to demonstrate to the conductor his or her musical competence to perform in the season’s concerts. If a member is not able to be present, they should view the rehearsals either via livestream or by watching a recording at a later time (both provided on the member's website).
SCHEDULE
Our Fall season commences with rehearsals on Monday evenings at 7 PM beginning in early/mid August. Our Spring season commences with rehearsals on Monday evenings at 7 PM beginning in mid January at Wellspring church in Pacific Grove. Registration opens about a month before rehearsals start. Fall performances generally occur in early December. Spring performances generally occur in early/mid May.
COSTUMES
Formal concerts may require a specific dress/costuming for women and men at member cost. Each season, the required concert dress will be described during rehearsals. An effort will be made to keep costs down and to provide ordering information as early as possible. Members are responsible for the cost of the required attire. Fall/Holiday season is often tuxedos for men and black gowns for women. Spring season tends to be less formal. We also have a few tuxedos and gowns available for loan.
COVID VACCINATION POLICY
In keeping with the policies of Monterey County and the State of California, MPV has lifted the requirement of COVID vaccination prior to singing in the choir. As most residents of Monterey County have received COVID vaccination and updated boosters, the primary risk of interacting with unvaccinated people is NOT to the vaccinated. The major risk is to the unvaccinated people. Nevertheless, vaccinations for both flu and COVID-19 are still strongly encouraged.
As with most indoor locations in California, masks are no longer required, but are welcomed, especially for those with compromised health conditions. There is danger from a variety of respiratory viruses such as respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), flu, and COVID-19. MPV suggests that if you are feeling sick, please stay home — staying home when you're sick slows the spread of flu, RSV, and COVID-19.
