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The Mission of the Poughkeepsie Chapter Shall Be:
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To perpetuate the art of Barbershop Harmony
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To promote and provide opportunities for vocal harmony activities for its members and potential members such
as, but not limited to
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To provide public appreciation of barbershop harmony through public and charitable performances.
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To promote good fellowship and camaraderie among its Membership.
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Newyorkers Chorus
Core Values
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EVERY CHORUS MEMBER WILL:
Work with focused energy, enthusiasm and excitement
Be the music!
Know the choreography plan!
Exhibit showmanship – perform the musical plan
“Believe it, feel it, promote it”
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EVERY CHORUS MEMBER WILL:
Make a realistic assessment of his capabilities, needs and wants
Follow through with jobs and tasks you volunteer to do
Express feelings with appropriate words, to the correct audience
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EVERY CHORUS MEMBER WILL:
Be responsible and answerable for his actions
Notify music team in advance of absences
Make appropriate corrections after taping or choreography critique
Ask for help: musical, movement, anything else
Be prepared: music, movement, …
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EVERY CHORUS MEMBER WILL:
Encourage and appreciate active participation with positive reinforcement
Fully concentrate on whoever has the floor, in both singing and nonsinging situations
Participate in the mentor/buddy system with new members
Join and participate in committees
Meet all chorus membership commitments
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EVERY CHORUS MEMBER WILL:
Commit to outstanding achievement through hard work and perseverance
Make musical and performance changes, as instructed by the Director, Music
Team and coaches
Attend educational opportunities: chorus, district and international
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