What to bring to Rehearsal: Please always bring the following to all rehearsals.

1. Your music, this includes the libretto section too. If you can't read music, that's okay. I will teach you. Your music should be all kept together in the same 3-ring notebook. (Including all handouts and music notation worksheets, if passed out).
2. A tape recorder, and your accompaniment tapes. If you are not on stage, you will find reviewing these very helpful. Use them for practicing without a piano and or if you can't teach yourself.
3. A pencil to add phrase markings, cutoffs, music re-writes, etc... A highlighter is always helpful too.

Basic Rehearsal Principals and Performance Expectations:

1. Please do not sing acapella on stage. There are only 3 ways to get out of this.
   1. Buy a pitch wheel. They are really useful. This also means you need to know the starting pitches of your songs so you can sing acapella -- in the right key.
   2. Plunk your starting pitch out on the piano first before you start. This requires you to orientate yourself with the modern-American 88 key piano or keyboard. (Ask Brett)
   3. Rehearse with a rehearsal accompanist or tape accompaniment of all songs.
2. There is a direct correlation between singing, choreography, and cutoffs!
   • When you are learning and rehearsing choreography you will be expected to know your music parts and ensemble harmonies while you are wood-shedding your choreography.
   • Never sing without getting your starting pitch first when you are running choreography. Use a pitch wheel or piano to get your note.
   • You are expected to know all cutoffs and where they fit into the blocking of all choreography. Group cutoffs that are precise impress the audience!
   • You are empowered to remind and positively encourage your fellow cast-members about cutoffs and articulation to better the performance of the ensemble in the absence of either music director.
3. No one will pay money to see a show they cannot understand
   • Articulate! End every note with a consonant, sing/sustain on vowels and you'll be fine. Enough said.