2026-2027 SESSION

“Evolution of Music - Through The Decades”

Policies & Information

Sound Check is an auditioned community show choir in the Dayton, Ohio. There are 2 groups within Sound Check:
Frequency:  7th grade-Adult

Amplitude:  4th-6th Grade

We hold ONE session per year from September to February. Sound Check will have a mandatory concert each session. They will also perform at other venues (senior/assited living facilites, local festivals, holiday events, etc.). A new fee will be due every session. Each session will have a specific theme.

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Participation in Sound Check Show Choir is determined by audition or invitation only. Auditions will be held each summer for new members. Veteran group members will either be invited back to participate each year or required to audition for the group again dependent on their adherence to the policies and expectations of the directors during the previous session. If you are a veteran group member, but have taken time off between sessions, you will be required to audition for Sound Check if you would like to return to the group.

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Please visit __________ for more information about the audition process and to sign up for an audition time online.

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We will also offer the opportunity to audition to be a part of our National Anthem group each October. Auditions are open to any group members from Grade 6 to Adult. It is also open to previous group members who have participated in the National Anthem groups in the past without the need to audition. This group will sing the National Anthem throughout the year at various community events. There is an additional cost of $15.00 to participate in this group (includes t-shirt). There may be a few short additional rehearsals outside of the normal session to stay prepared before performances. More information to come at the start of each session. 

*FEES & ENROLLMENT:

The registration fee for new group members is $285. You will have the option to pay in full or in 2 payments if your child is invited to participate after the audition process.                                                                                                                            
 

Refunds after your initial registration fee has been paid will be 50% of the participation fee.

NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN AFTER August 31, 2026!

Your registration fee must be paid in full to complete your registration - no exceptions.


*UNIFORMS:

We provide the shirt! The rest of your uniform is NOT included in the registration fee. 

You must purchase:

1. Long, ankle length black dance leggings/yoga pants - tight to the ankle, no designs/writing, no other colors

2. Black low-top Converse (or knock-offs - many options on Amazon!) with white soles and white laces. Socks should be low/no-show and black. 


REHEARSALS:

Most rehearsals will be held sometime between the hours of 10:00 am to 2:30 pm on Saturdays. They may be shorter in the beginning of the session and get longer as the session progresses. Please make sure your child has eaten before rehearsal starts. Our short snack breaks will not be long enough for your child to eat a full meal at rehearsal. Water is the only drink allowed in the studio. Please make sure students dress comfortably and wear appropriate shoes for dancing (no jeans, flip flops or bulky boots). 

Rehearsals will go by a set calendar and you will be responsible for attending on a regular basis if you wish to remain a part of the group. Rehearsals are usually on Saturdays, however there may be a few weekday evening rehearsals (ex. Thanksgiving Break, Christmas Break & Dress Rehearsal).

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MANDATORY REHEARSALS:

1. The last studio rehearsal - TBA (late January/early February 2027)

2. DRESS REHEARSAL - TBA (February 2027)

Behavior:  We expect all group members to give us their best effort during each rehearsal. This means singing and dancing when they are asked to do so, giving their best effort at all times, maintaining a positive attitude and respecting both the directors and their fellow group members.

Beginning in the 2026-2027 session, each group member and a parent will be required to sign a responsibility contract outlining rules, expectations, and consequences for group members, covering attendance, behavior, and professionalism, ensuring everyone understands their commitment to the show choir's success and upholding standards at rehearsals and performances. 

Phones, smartwatches and other electronic devices are not permitted during rehearsal, but may be used during breaks.

Family and friends are welcome to watch rehearsals through the windows in the waiting area. Only group members may come into the studio/dance area.

Resources such as practice backing tracks, individual part recordings and choreography notes/videos will be available on the website. We expect each member to practice at home on a regular basis so they are prepared for rehearsals and performances.


- ATTENDANCE POLICY -

You may only miss up to 5 rehearsals (20 hours) during the 2026-2027 Session. You may not miss more than 2 rehearsals in a row. Partial absences will be documented. On average, rehearsals are 3-4 hours long, so once partial absences add up to 4 hours, it will count as a full absence. 

We will be lenient with absences in the case of family emergency or serious long-term illness/injury only. Vacations, sports, other extra-curriculars, parties, short-term illness, etc. are not considered excused absences. If you have more than 5 unexcused absences, you will be dismissed from Sound Check for the remainder of the session without refund.


*WITHDRAWAL FROM SOUND CHECK:

If you would happen to choose to withdraw yourself from the group, we ask that you let us know as early in the session as possible. The more rehearsals you attend before your withdrawal, the more difficult it is for the other group members and directors to adjust to new dance formations, vocal sections, etc. 

If you decide to leave the group after the session has begun, your potential participation in future sessions will be at the Director’s discretion.

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*PERFORMANCES:

All group members are expected to attend all scheduled performances. You must be willing to make the mandatory concert a priority in your schedule if you wish to be a part of Sound Check. If you miss the mandatory concert, your ability to audition for future Sound Check sessions will be at the Director's discretion. We may book up to 2 more performances towards the end of the session as well. The tentative date for the mandatory concert is early-mid February 2027.

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If you decide that your child/you cannot participate in the mandatory concert once the date is announced, you will not receive a refund.

*FUNDRAISING:

In order to keep registration fees as low as possible, we must do fundraisers to cover the costs of rehearsal & performance venue rental fees, insurance, sound equipment purchase & rental, props, supplies, etc. Each group member will be required to participate in the fundraiser if they wish to be a part of Sound Check and perform with us at the end of the session. 

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The 2026-2027 fundraiser is TBA.

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~Sound Check has been successful in the past largely due to a high level of individual responsibility and dedication. If your schedule prohibits you from attending rehearsals and performances and committing to practice at home, you should not join Sound Check Show Choir. Sound Check was created for performers who have the desire, energy, dedication and time to commit to each session. The directors and fellow choir members are counting on you to be practiced, prepared and present at rehearsals and performances. If you have questions concerning these policies, please contact Director, Sarah Eldred, prior to auditioning/registering. Important updates will be sent by weekly email and listed on the website (www.soundchecksc.com)~