This section presents the "Rules of the Road"
regarding caring for the music that the choir members
are given. Spread the word!
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1. What are the types of music used by the choir?
The music we use falls into one of three categories:
(a) Transient, (b) Library, and (c) Hymnal.
Let's look at each one.
Transient - Refers to music that is specific to a
week or liturgical date that varies by liturigical year. The Psalm
responses occupy this categoy; this music is not filed because
it is specific to a date.
Library - Most of our music occupies this category. It refers
to general purpose or common seasonal music (Advent, Christmas,
Lent, Easter) that we sing at many points throughout the year.
This music is always filed.
Hymnal - refers to music found in bound hymnals. The
hymnals are considered part of the music library.
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2. As a member, what are my responsibilities regarding music?
Besides singing from it, members are asked to physically
care for their music, not lose it, and remove it from their binder
when we are done with it. (Music is always turned into the basket
marked Choir Music Return.) It's helpful to remember that you
are borrowing the music, and that someday someone else will need it.
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3. How do I know which copy is mine?
Each choir member is assigned a number; our music (except for
transient pieces) and hymnals are also numbered. Members use the
music that matches their number.
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4. What if I can't find my numbered copy?
You should let the Director know you are missing music at a
rehearsal. NOTE: please do not not act on your own and
arbitrarily take another piece of music.
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5. The staples bother me. Can I take them out?
Please do not remove the staples. The reason for this
is the impact on the filing process - unstapled sheets
are much harder to file and keep track of.
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6. May I make a personal copy of the music?
Sometimes members want to make their own copies of certain
music for various reasons - page layout, font size, rehearsal
markings, etc. This is OK so long as the official copy is
turned into the library. Please don't turn in your personal
copies to the music return basket - they will be tossed!
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7. May I write on the music?
Making little markes for emphasis, breathing, etc. is
common practice. However, always make marks in
pencil (and nothing else). Treat your music as if you
are borrowing it - because you are.
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8. Who files the music?
Currently, the task is shared by a couple of people, including
the Director. It is a tedious task at best and
one that involves handling an estimated 10,000 pages per year.
Please do your part by taking care of your music and
turning it on time.
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