Code of Conduct
It is the responsibility of every member of Wellington Young Voices children’s choir to uphold the high standard and good reputation of the organisation. Dedication and commitment to the choir is expected of each choir member and their parents.
ATTENDANCE
Each member is expected to attend all rehearsals
Parents must inform the choir Administrator in advance, via phone or e-mail, if their child will absent from a rehearsal, concert, or any other WYV event.
Participation in ALL events is expected unless prior notice has been given to the Administrator (please give as much prior notice as possible).
Three or more absences from rehearsals in any given term, whether excused or not, may result in the singer forfeiting his/her place in the next performance.
All singers must sign in with the Administrator at rehearsals and wear his/her name badge for easy identification.
COMMITMENT
Commitment for a choir term is the minimum requirement for Korimako (ages 6-10 years old). Singers in the auditioned Kōkako (ages 10 years old and up) are expected to commit to at least two terms. In order to plan our programmes, performances & staffing, the expectation is that each singer will stay until the end of a term before withdrawing.
TIMELINESS
Singers are expected to be on time to all rehearsals, concerts and WYV events.
On time = early and sitting in your seat ready to sing.
If you are late, be aware that your arrival will be distracting. Enter the room quietly and wait for a break in the singing before taking your seat.
Singers must be picked up promptly at the end of rehearsal. There is no provision for supervision once rehearsal has ended. Our staff/volunteers often have their own commitments after the rehearsal so please ensure they are able to get away asap.
PREPAREDNESS
Each member should bring his/her music and a pencil to every rehearsal.
Parents will be invoiced for the cost of any published music that is lost.
If you miss a rehearsal, please put in extra time at home to catch up on words/music where necessary.
Singers are advised to bring a drink bottle. No chewing gum, lollies or fizzy drinks are allowed.
All cell phones must be turned off or muted prior to the beginning of rehearsal.
APPEARANCE
Singers are expected to be neatly groomed, hair tied back off the face, and to wear the following attire for public performances.
Formal uniform:
A plain white long sleeved school type shirt with a collar. We supply red cummerbunds
Black skirt or trousers (no short shorts, no short skirts, no skirts with high splits, only black uniform from waist down with no skin showing).
Clean, black shoes (and if socks are worn, these must also be black).
Informal uniform:
WYV polo shirt (supplied) or other shirt, if advised.
Black skirt or trousers (no short shorts, no short skirts, no skirts with high splits, only black uniform from waist down with no skin showing).
Clean, black shoes (and if socks are worn, these must also be black).
BEHAVIOUR
All singers must pay close attention during rehearsal and not interrupt the Director.
Singers need to raise their hand to ask a question.
Please do not talk amongst yourselves during rehearsals.
All members are expected to treat the artistic staff, fellow choir members and the extended choir community with dignity and respect. No bullying or harassment will be tolerated, whether physical, verbal, emotional or sexual.
Singers are expected to treat all rehearsal and performance venues with care and respect.
The Code of Conduct is an important document outlining the obligations which ensure that WYV runs smoothly, is a safe place for children, and so that families know what is expected when a child becomes a choir member.
Every new and returning choir member and parent of WYV will be asked to sign the Code of Conduct at the start of each year.
Click on the button above to complete the online Code of Conduct form.
