Policies
GCCC Policies
The GCCC, its staff, Board of Directors, chaperones and First Presbyterian Church are in no way responsible in the unlikely event of accident and/or injury to children participating in GCCC functions or travel en route to and from same.
In the event of fire or other emergency necessitating evacuation , the GCCC singers will be escorted from the building through the Choir Room exit to the parking lot by the director and accompanist.
Attendance Policy
The commitment of attendance upon joining the GCCC is for an entire school year (August through May). All children must attend all rehearsals and performances except in case of illness or death in the family. Concert dates will be given, whenever possible, at the beginning of the year; however, during the course of the year performance opportunities often arise which are in the best interest of the group to accept. Permission will be obtained from the parents before these engagements are accepted. Once concert dates are accepted, attendance is required. The Director cannot rehearse one group and perform with another and maintain standards of excellence. Commitment to participate in all concerts and rehearsals is required of all singers.
Children who have missed a rehearsal for any reason before a concert will be required to make up a rehearsal at a time arranged by the Director. Children who have missed two rehearsals or have missed the make-up will be tested individually before they will be permitted to sing the concert.
Children who miss a concert for reasons other than sickness, death in the family or other important family matters (discussed with the Director in advance) will be dismissed from the Choir. In cases of emergency, notify Dr. Wyatt (803-776-0544) if your child must miss a concert for any reason.
Discipline Policy
Participation in the GCCC is by choice of the child. No child should be forced to join the group. Our goal is to keep rehearsals both personally and musically satisfying, but there is hard work involved. If a child misbehaves once, he/she will be warned and parental assistance will be requested. If the misbehavior happens again, the procedure will be repeated. If a child misbehaves a third time, he/she will be dismissed from the GCCC.
Inclement Weather Policy
If public schools in Richland and/or Lexington counties are cancelled on a rehearsal day due to hazardous roads/weather conditions, there will be no GCCC rehearsal on that day.
Parental Involvement Policy
To insure the safety of all children, parents of Apprentice and Chorus Children are required to come inside with their children for drop-off and pick them up inside after every rehearsal. Parents are welcome to sit in rehearsal hall during rehearsal. We do not have any waiting areas available. Children are not permitted to go outside to the parking lot except under the supervision of a parent.
Parent meetings are held from from time to time and prior to a tour. Please make every effort for at least one parent per family to be present at these short, informative meetings.
All parents are asked to consider helping out in some way. Assistance is needed throughout the year for chaperones during concert rehearsals and warm-ups; tours; and the distribution and collection of choir uniforms at the beginning and end of the year. In addition, we need assistance with telephone committees, ticket sales, ushers, fund raisers, recruiting efforts and occasional refreshments. Please consider how you will contribute your time in some way. Your help is needed.
Performance Outfits Policy
Apprentice Chorus
No uniform is required. Children are expected to wear their "Sunday best" or a nice appropriate outfit.
Chorus and Choir
Boys -- The GCCC rents ties to be worn at formal events. A nominal fee of $5.00 (per year) is required. Ties must be returned to the GCCC immediately after the last performance of the year. The remainder ot the performance outfit is navy blue trousers, white long sleeved dress shirt, dark socks and black dress shoes.
Girls -- The GCCC rents skirts and vests to be worn at formal events. A nominal fee of $5 (per year) is required. Skirts and vests are to be returned to the GCCC immediately after the last performance of the year. The remainder of the outfit is a white long sleeved shirt from K & M Uniforms, 4617 Forest Dr. in Columbia,phone number 782-4115 (across the street from the Columbia Athletic Club), neutral hose and black dress shoes (for safety reasons, no high heels).
Chamber Choir
Boys -- The GCCC rents ties to be worn at formal events. A nominal fee of $5.00 (per year) is required. Ties must be returned to the GCCC immediately after the last performance of the year. The remainder of the performance outfit is black trousers, white long sleeved dress shirt, black socks and black dress shoes.
Girls -- Girls order our distinctive burgundy dress through GCCC (approximately $75). The gown is property of the student. The remainder of the performance outfit consists of a short pearl necklace, neutral hose and black dress shoes (for safety reasons, no high heels).
Informal (for both Chamber and Choirs)
Dark pants with the GCCC T-shirts are worn.
Tuition Policy
The commitment of tuition upon joining the GCCC is for an entire school year (August through May). Tuition is required and necessary to meet the expenses of GCCC. Tuition is requested (not required) at the beginning of the year as follows:
Tuition amounts:
$360.00 annual tuition ($40.00 per month)
$225.00 annual tuition for the second child ($25.00 per month)
$135.00 annual tuition for each additional child ($15.00 per month)
1. Annual tuition may be paid in full.
2. Post-dated checks are accepted and encouraged.
3. Monthly checks are allowed for your convenience. Payments are $40 each for 9 months to be brought to the first rehearsal of the month and given to Mrs. J Morgiana Williams. Please include child's name and ensemble on each check.
Partial scholarships are available on the basis of need. Applications are available at the auditions or later by request.
There is a $25.00 penalty for returned checks.
