The following policies help us achieve the self - discipline and professionalism for which Mobile's Singing Children is known. These policies are followed for the singers' safety, for ensuring orderly rehearsal, and out of respect and courtesy for each other.

1. SINGER SHOULD ARRIVE 5 MINUTES BEFORE THE DESIGNATED REHEARSAL TIME and report to the choir room. They should be in their seats putting music in rehearsal order at this time. Attendance will be taken as singers arrive. Latecomers are to check in immediately with the Choir Manger upon arrival. A written note to the Choir Manager is necessary for early dismissal from rehearsal
2. Singers should place any required paperwork (forms, notes, theory worksheets, etc) in the designated spot on the table in the choir room, or give these to the Choir Manager.
3. Singers are not to roam around the building at any time. Singers are to restrict themselves to the Choir room, restrooms, and theory classrooms unless directed to another area by a conductor.
4. Singers are not permitted to bring food or drink into any rehearsal area, with the exception of concert choir (water bottles only) Concert Choir singers should take the bottle with them after rehearsal.
5. Singers are to show respect for each other, parents, conductors, and the facilities at all times. Singers are to pay attention to the conductor at all times in order to develop to the best of their abilities.
6. Running, yelling, and rowdy behavior are not permitted in the building or on the grounds at any time. Destruction of property will not be tolerated and may result in dismissal from the choir.
7. Singers should always bring their folder, music, and two sharpened pencils to each rehearsal, unless notified otherwise.
8. If singers cannot actively participate in a rehearsal, they should notify the conductor before rehearsal begins and observe quietly and attentively.
9. Singers are responsible for taking home and delivering to their parents any handouts distributed at rehearsals and/or for checking email messages. These notices are important sources of information and should be read by parents and singers and kept until no longer needed.
10. Once the conductor has begun, singers should be ready to make music and focus on rehearsal goals. When the conductor stops the music, singers should be polite and listen to the conductor's suggestions for improvement. When the conductor walks into the room, singers should show their respect by becoming quiet.
11. At the end of each rehearsal, parents are asked to park in their designated parking and come to the outside door of the choir room and pick up their singers OR drive through the driveway and pick up your child at the end of the sidewalk outside the choir room door.