Black pants or skirt with jewel-tone top. Fabrics should be dressy, not sweatshirt/t-shirt material. White isn't good because the backdrop behind the choir is white. No reindeer sweaters, etc. Also please no perfume or after-shave because some in the choir are allergic.
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Sometimes carolers coordinate getting food and water as a group. But unless you know for sure that is happening, be prepared with your own bottled water and snack. There's a "green room" where we can keep coats, snacks, etc. (Note that water is the only food or drink allowed on the stage.) * Look up from your music often, and/or hold your binder higher. This allows you to watch the conductor, direct your voice outward, and face the audience. * Don't forget about dynamics! The stage environment, where everything sounds distractingly different than in the choir room, can tempt you to oversing. * Be aware that the condenser microphones above the choir are very sensitive. A mumbled remark to a fellow caroler may well be heard by the audience.... * Smile! Sound check times are approximate. We'll do our best to stick to the schedule so PLEASE be on time. 1:00pm - Load in sound system and set up stage areas not already in place. (Stage managers and helpers show up now). 5:00pm - Band sound check. All band members should be set up and ready to play by 5pm.
6:00pm - All carolers should arrive and get settled in back stage. Be dressed and ready for the concert at 6pm. 6:15pm - Choir sound check 7:00pm - Combined band & choir sound check 7:30pm - Doors open (band members change into concert wear) 8:00pm - Concert begins 9:00pm - Intermission 9:20pm - Second set 10:30pm until however long it takes - Tear down and clean up (stage manager and helpers) 11:30-ish Cast party
***Please note: Our contract requires that we clean up the lobby, the hall, the stage, and backstage before we leave to avoid further charges. Also note that our insurance policy and our contract both expire at midnight. We must be completely finished with clean-up and loading out the sound by 11:45 at the latest.

* Bring your set of rest-home music. * Dress in layers -- the rest homes can be very warm. * Reindeer sweaters, elf hats, antlers, blinking earrings, etc., are welcome!