Valley Voices: Policies & Procedures, Agreement of Understanding, and Financial Commitment for 2023–2024 Season

For informational purposes only. You must be accepted into GCC to fill out this contract.

Please read this agreement carefully. This form must be filled out for each child if there is more than one child in a family. Please initial each section to verify understanding and compliance.

  • There is a non-refundable registration fee of $50 per child.
  • Tuition is $150 per child.
  • Please refer to the following chart for the payment schedule.
  •   Registration Tuition
      May 8 August 28 November 6
    Per child $50 $75 $75
  • The $50 registration fee serves as your deposit for membership in Greeley
    Children’s Chorale and is non-refundable should your child decide not to
    participate. Once rehearsals have started, NO refunds will be issued.
  • Singers who drop out of GCC after the first rehearsal forfeit any tuition
    already paid. These funds cannot be transferred to siblings or other
    Chorale members.
  • All payments must be made by the due dates. Failure to remit the
    appropriate funds by the due date will result in a $10 late fee. Any
    checks returned NSF will be subject to our bank fee (which may be in
    addition to fees from your own financial institution), and only cash,
    money orders, or online payments will be accepted in the future.
  • You are required to purchase a GCC polo shirt directly from us. This payment will be collected by the first rehearsal on August 28.
  • You will be issued a pair of black pants. This item remains the property of the Greeley Children’s Chorale and must be returned at the end of the season. You will be billed if the pants are not returned or are returned in damaged condition.
  • You are required to purchase black shoes and socks which the GCC designates as acceptable.
  • Attendance at rehearsals and major performances is mandatory. Weekly rehearsals during the school year will be held on Monday evenings from 5:30–6:15 p.m. Promptness is required. Additional rehearsals may be scheduled prior to each concert. Major performances this season include Winter’s Eve Songfest and Spring Sing.
  • Singers may miss up to 3 rehearsals per concert preparation period. If more rehearsals are missed, singers must have a conference with the directors to determine eligibility to perform in the concert.
  • Choir members must wear the designated uniform, or they will not be able to perform in a concert.
  • First Rehearsal — August 28, 2023
  • Winter’s Eve Songfest — December 9, 2023
  • Spring Sing — May 4, 2024

By typing your name above, you accept the following terms:

  • I AGREE to attend the parents’ meeting at the first rehearsal on August 28.
  • I AGREE that exemplary behavior is required and if my child is not behaving properly, I will be called to come and take her/him home for that rehearsal or performance.
  • I HAVE READ carefully the contents of this document and agree to abide by the conditions set forth.
  • I HAVE ENCLOSED my $50 registration fee with this form or provided proof of online payment.

By signing above, you accept the following terms:

  • I affirm that I am eligible for GCC’s 2023–2024 concert season because I meet all requirements:
  • My voice is “unchanged.”
  • I am eager and enthusiastic about singing in choir.
  • I am obedient and self-disciplined, respecting other people and their property.
  • I am committed to GCC’s entire concert season, August 2023–May 2024 (see schedule above).
  • I will attend all rehearsals and performances unless I am ill or there is a family emergency.
  • I will accept the voice placement assigned by the directors.
  • I will practice my music at home.
  • I agree that any makeup must be subtle at all rehearsals and events.
  • I understand that I must maintain all requirements for my GCC membership to continue.

Return this document by May 23. Registration payment is due at the same time and may be made online, via cash, check (made payable to “GCC”), or personal fundraising account (PFA) funds.