Concert Information & Responsibilities

Singers should ensure that they have attended the requisite number of rehearsals or passed a Concert Specific Audition (CSA) in order to perform in concerts.
If a singer is unable to attend the final rehearsal on the day of the concert he/she will not be able to perform.

Please be punctual for the rehearsal on the afternoon of concert days – latecomers may not be eligible to sing in the concert.

Normally, concert dress is a dinner suit or a black, long-sleeved top with modest neckline and either an ankle-length black skirt or long black trousers. Any jewellery must be discreet and not reflect the light. You may take a small, black handbag on stage.
We use our red choir folders for all concerts except for Carols for All. Singers will be notified if there are any exceptions to the normal dress code.
For the sake of those with allergies, we ask that singers refrain from using perfumes or strong aftershave, hairspray, etc.

Singers need to be aware that security is, sadly, an issue in the cathedral; singers must either keep valuables with them or, preferably, leave them at home.

Normally, we line up, in performance order, in the north and south transepts of Gloucester Cathedral prior to processing on stage; the timing is notified for each concert.
Processing on stage, we carry our folders in our right hands, by our sides, spine up.

No water bottles on stage.
We remain standing until the last singers have arrived at their seats and, taking our cue from the concert manager, we all sit down together.
NO talking is permissible on stage.
We stand together when the Conductor appears from behind the pulpit.
At the end of the performance, we all sit down when the orchestra sits.
After the concert, we only applaud when we are sitting down for fear of applauding ourselves!