Pre-Audition Information

Pat Walker, our Vice President, is the coordinator for new members.  An audition is required and will be conducted by our Director and Conductor, Christopher Bilella. You are welcome to attend up to four consecutive rehearsals prior to being auditioned. 

 Our choir has multiple sections (Soprano I and II, Alto I and II, Tenor I and II, and Bass I and II).  If you are an experienced chorister and know where you belong, you may sing with that section until you are auditioned. If you are unsure, Pat will assist you in selecting a temporary section assignment so that you will be comfortable as you begin to learn our music.  Following a successful audition, the Director will assign you to a section and will advise the section leader.

 Prior to audition, Pat will let you know when and where rehearsals are held. Our “regular” rehearsals are Thursdays at 7:00 pm at the Montfort Missionaries 26 S. Saxon Rd Bay Shore.  However, that is subject to change depending on the Director’s schedule.  Once you have been accepted into the choir, you will be placed into our “Calling Post” system and will be advised by phone of any schedule changes.


Responsibilities of Active Members

1. Check email for important messages and Chris’ rehearsal notes.

2. Members are expected to attend all rehearsals and sectional rehearsals. Your section leader should be notified if you will be absent. If you cannot reach your section leader, then you should advise Pat Walker or Ronnie Allen.

Failure to attend rehearsals may result in your not being allowed to perform at concerts. Attendance at the last 2 rehearsals before a 0performance is mandatory if you are to perform.

3. All members are expected to record the rehearsals for the purpose of practicing between rehearsals.

4. Use the “members only” section of this website for your parts, roster and attendance schedule.

5. All music and words must be memorized, except for Mass music. (black binder)

6. Purchase music as needed; members will purchase it from our Music Librarian.

7. Purchase the appropriate performance wear in consultation with our Wardrobe Chair.

8. Pay annual dues (currently $125) in September of each year to your section leader.

9. Support and participate in fund raisers.