Choir like you’ve never imagined! “Sing Off” games and fun, with weekly practices that lead to live performances and videos! At the end of the course, we’ll join the theater troupe for a RED CARPET EVENT! Performances, community service opportunities, and events are optional, but please let us know if you’re sitting something out.
$25 per class, 12-week course – that starts back up again, and again, and again (offered all year with short breaks occasionally). You can choose to stay enrolled continuously until you request to leave choir or register for only one 12-week course at a time, whatever you decide. You may love singing with us and join choir “forever”!
What does your choir class fee pay for? A large percentage of class fees are needed to fund Natalie’s Gathering Place (our facility rental, utilities bills, and other costs of doing business here in Savannah, Georgia), but also, we will from time to time need to dip into our choir class budget for costume accessories to jazz up our performances, or to pay a licensing fee if we’re singing a copy-righted song in certain public venues or situations (we will try to avoid this, but it may be an issue, especially if we want to make a video to share online), and other miscellaneous expenses (like adding choral microphones to our sound system). So, while it might seem like singing should be free, sadly nothing in life comes without cost and we appreciate your support of good programs!
More information: All songs are family-friendly (no vulgarity, swearing, or violence). Because our business operates from a Christian perspective, some of our music will be Worship songs (praise, hymns, contemporary or Christmas). Other songs will be silly, familiar, cheesy, folksy, theatrical or even original songwriting. A variety of songs and music will keep us challenged, amused, entertained, and sometimes even inspired. Most of all, music is meant to bring us together, not just those of us singing in the choir, but also our family, friends, neighbors and community who hear us sing.
You will need: a sense of humor and social playfulness, willingness to try light dance choreography (or be willing to sing in the back row if you really can’t stomach the idea of coordinated movement while singing – that’s OK, you do “you” and be comfortable), and the understanding that choir is meant to sing together, not to drown the other singers out.
TIPS: Be willing to practice at home! While there’s no audition necessary to join choir, and it’s OK if you have very little singing experience or cannot sing “well” (according to your own standard or some supposed universal standard), it’s still encouraged that you learn all you can so that you can improve your vocal range, singing ability, and passion for singing.
Our performances will be better the more we, as a whole, practice the songs. But this choir is much more about social connection, fellowship, and engagement than it is about the technical aspects of singing, so if your comfort zone is to sing quietly with barely a tap of your foot, please feel welcome. And if your vibe is to sing while dancing, consider taking a spot near the front! Sing to your own tune (and hopefully in tune with us as well!), just be ready to sing!
Class types allowed: Adult (teens by request), Family (at least one adult participating and all children must be age 5 or older), Child/Youth (at least one adult must stay on site for the duration of the class for all children under age 13) or Private Group (must have at least 10 people in your group to qualify).
Note: We do not provide childcare. For the safety and courtesy of the other participants please do not bring young children with you to this class, except for any children who are choir students enrolled in the class (see above class types that allow children). Thank you for your understanding.
Register today! We have a 2-step process for registration:
1. Provide us with your contact info and your preferred class days/times. You will be asked your preference in general, in the drop-down part of the registration form that gives you morning/afternoon/evening as choices, but if you have specific preferences (or have days/times that will NOT work for you), you can tell us about your schedule conflicts and open days in the box on the form that asks if you have any questions or concerns. Alternatively, you can simply e-mail us directly with your requests: contact@nataliesgatheringplace.com, call us at (912) 210-2888, or drop by Natalie’s Gathering Place in person and set something up at the reception desk.
2. We’ll contact you with a proposed day/time for your class to meet, after matching you with others who have the same scheduling preference as you. If you have requested a Private Group, we don’t need to match you with others, so you’ll hear from us quickly with a weekly day/time for you to meet. There is no extra charge for a private group, but you must have at least 10 people in your group to qualify.
Your registration won’t be confirmed until you’re happy with the day/time offered to you. No deposit necessary. No cancellation fees, only a good faith effort to honor your commitment to attend. You may pay-as-you-go, or pre-pay for your group or individual registration. Don’t forget, members get a 10% discount on classes, so do mention your GOLD, Silver, or Bronze membership when you pay.
We look forward to singing with you at Natalie’s Gathering Place!
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