OUR DAY-TO-DAY
This is what a rehearsal looks like
VoA rehearses every Wednesday from 18:50 to 21:50 in “Udsigten” by Tangkrogen in Aarhus. We start at ten to seven sharp — a slightly odd time, but for good reason. We use the first ten minutes to set up chairs and “hug it out”, so we are completely ready to begin the rehearsal no later than 19:00.
Each rehearsal begins with a short run-through of the evening’s plan. Then we move into warm-up, where we get both body and voice going, gather our energy and train our choir skills within rhythm, intonation, blend and sound. The purpose is both to get ready to sing the evening’s repertoire and to strengthen the technical skills it takes to sing vocal music in VoA.
After warm-up, we work focused on our songs in preparation for upcoming concerts and recordings. Around 20:15, we take a well-deserved fifteen-minute break, where we take turns bringing something delicious. We also use the break for shared announcements before we continue singing for the rest of the evening.
Rehearsal ends at 21:50 — once again, a slightly odd time that makes sure we have tidied up by 22:00. We use the final minutes of the rehearsal to record relevant practice files for home rehearsal and to celebrate the musical wins we have achieved together. And even though rehearsal ends, the social side does not necessarily stop there. We often round off the evening with a cold beer or soft drink and a bit of informal hanging out.
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OUR QUALITY
The musical level in VoA
Singing in VoA means being part of a musical community where we create something together that none of us could carry alone.
Our music is performed at a high artistic level — in terms of sound, dynamics and rhythm — and we sing demanding arrangements ranging from 8 to 17 parts. That means it is important that you have a well-developed and healthy vocal technique, strong musicality and solid choral experience, so you can contribute with your own sound while also adapting to the whole.
We value singers’ ability to communicate music with expression, presence and joy. Technique and musicality matter, but what matters most is the ability to tell stories through song — and the desire to contribute to the shared expression.
You do not need to be able to sight-read, but you do need to be able to learn new music quickly, and it is an advantage if you can find your way around a score. We also expect you to have experience performing, and a desire to develop both musically and technically.
We are looking for a group of singers who want to give their very best — both to the music and to the community. We depend on each other, and that is exactly what makes the music powerful and meaningful.
If you are passionate about singing in a choir at a high international level — and believe that music only truly moves people when it is sung with presence — then VoA may be exactly the right place for you.
Vi møder hinanden med respekt og nysgerrighed – uanset erfaring, stemmetype, alder, køn, identitet eller baggrund. Vi tolererer ikke mobning eller diskrimination. "Sjov” er sjovt for alle parter, og det er altid ok at sige fra.
Vi taler direkte med hinanden, også når noget er svært. Når vi giver feedback, gør vi det konstruktivt og konkret, og hvis muligt, tager vi ting i opløbet. Altid i en ordentlig tone.
Vi bruger prøverne på at indstudere, fortolke og skabe musik sammen. Til koncerter synger vi al repertoire udenad, så vi kan være nærværende med hinanden og publikum. Da vi har store ambitioner, forventer vi også, at du forbereder dig hjemmefra. Vi respekterer dirigentens musikalske beslutninger.
Vi prioriterer at møde op. Hvis vi melder afbud, så gør vi det med god grund og i god tid - sådan kan koret nemlig planlægge udenom. Vi kommer til aftalt tid, og gerne før, så vi kan lande sammen. Du ved bedst selv, om du er typen, der har godt af at planlægge en buffer ind.
På rejser og koncerter repræsenterer vi VoA. Vi gør os umage - både overfor hinanden, publikum og de kor, vi besøger - og vi følger aftalte tidspunkter og dresscode.
Vi lader aldrig alkohol påvirke fællesskabet, performance eller koncert-situationer.
Vi respekterer hinandens personlige og fysiske grænser. Det er altid ok at sige nej tak til kram, berøring eller at man har brug for ro. Hvis du har det svært, er der plads til at sige det eller bede om hjælp. I VoA tager vi ansvar for hinandens trivsel.
Vi går til hinanden først og forsøger at finde løsninger i dialog. Hvis det ikke kan løses, så tag fat i et bestyrelsesmedlem, som hjælper samtalen på vej.
Vi opfører os hjælpsomt og med respekt for spillesteder og samarbejdspartnere. Når vi taler om VoA, gør vi det loyalt og med øje for fællesskabet. Vi bruger korets egne platforme til intern kommunikation og deler kun interne billeder eller beskeder med hinandens accept.
Vi betaler aftalte kontingenter og bidrag til tiden, så vores forening kan køre rundt.
OUR VALUES
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