Vocal Arts Ensemble (VAE) Registration/Renewal Form, 2023-2024 Season

Welcome to the Fairfax Choral Society’s Vocal Arts Ensemble!

To register as a singer in the Vocal Arts Ensemble, you must complete the following:

Fill out the registration/renewal form below. Each singer must be registered annually, whether a new or returning member.
If you are a new chorus member, you will receive an email within the next week from a member of the FCS Staff or a chorus officer inviting you to join Chorus Connection. Click on the link in the email to set up your account. If you are a returning chorus member, your log-in to access Chorus Connection will not change.
In Chorus Connection, go to “My Account” in the top black bar and select Payments Center from the dropdown menu to pay for dues and music.

Singer's Name*

First Last (Nickname)

Mobile Phone (or Main phone number to be called)*

Main Email*

All FCS communications will go to this email address.

New or Returning?*

Are you a new participant with Fairfax Choral Society or a returning participant?

Voice Part*

Home Address*

Please enter the address of the singer's residence.

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Emergency Contact Name*

First Last

Emergency Contact Phone Number*

Are you, the Singer, a Fairfax County resident?

This information is collected to enable Fairfax Choral Society to apply for grants. The data is collected and used in aggregate only.

Singer's Gender

This information is collected to enable Fairfax Choral Society to apply for grants. The data is collected and used in aggregate only.

Singer's Race or Ethnicity

This information is collected to enable Fairfax Choral Society to apply for grants. The data is collected and used in aggregate only.

How did you first learn about FCS?

Did you find us online or did a friend refer you to our organization?

Name of person who referred you to FCS

FCS wants to give credit to members who refer new singers to us. Please name the person who referred you to the Vocal Arts Ensemble.

"Other" Description

Please explain why you chose "Other" as a response to the previous question.

Acknowledgement of VAE Guidelines & Calendar*

I have read and understand the VAE Guidelines. I have reviewed the VAE schedule of rehearsals, concerts, and events for the coming season and have marked my calendar accordingly.

Acknowledgement of Membership Dues (New Members)*

Fairfax Choral Society is a non-profit organization that depends upon members' dues, grants, fundraisers, and charitable donations.

Yes, I understand that the 2023-2024 dues for membership in the Vocal Arts Ensemble is $235.00 for new members.

Acknowledgement of Membership Dues (Returning Members)*

Fairfax Choral Society is a non-profit organization that depends upon members' dues, grants, fundraisers, and charitable donations.

Yes, I understand that the dues for 2023-2024 membership in the Vocal Arts Ensemble is $260.00 for returning members.

Permission & Waiver*

I hereby give permission for images and recordings of me, captured during Fairfax Choral Society rehearsals, performances, or events, through audio/video, photo, and digital camera(s), and other recording devices, to be used for any lawful purpose relating to Fairfax Choral Society, including without limitation, promotional material and publications, social media, and websites, and I hereby waive any rights of compensation or ownership thereto.

Yes, I give permission and agree to the statement above regarding the use of images and recordings of me by Fairfax Choral Society.

Acknowledgement of No-Refund Policy*

Fairfax Choral Society hires staff, directors, and accompanists, as well as secures venues at the beginning of each season, based on enrollment numbers. Because of this, dues payments are non-refundable. If there is an extenuating circumstance requiring a participant's withdrawal, an email should be sent to the FCS Office explaining the situation, which will be reviewed for an exception to this policy.

Yes, I understand that Fairfax Choral Society membership dues are non-refundable.

Acknowledgement of Returned Check Fees*

If your payment check is returned for insufficient funds, you are responsible for any returned check fees and may be charged an administrative fee.

I understand that I am responsible for fees incurred if my payment check is returned for insufficient funds.

COVID Health Safety Policy*

Fairfax Choral Society follows Fairfax County and CDC COVID guidelines for the general public. However, we also recognize that singing is a high risk COVID transmission activity. Adult singers will show proof of completing a COVID vaccination program with one booster shot before being allowed to join a chorus. Youth singers are highly encouraged to be vaccinated. Singers are strongly encouraged to stay up to date on all recommended boosters. Masks are required for all singers when Fairfax County announces a Code Red COVID Level and/or an FCS concert or rehearsal venue requires masks. A singer may wear a mask anytime during rehearsal or a concert. (A black mask is required for a concert performance.) If a singer contracts COVID they must notify their adult chorus president or youth director as soon as possible and follow CDC guidelines for returning to FCS. FCS reserves the right to modify its COVID policy at any time to adapt to any change in circumstances.

Yes, I understand that I must show proof of completing a COVID vaccination program with one booster shot before being allowed to join an FCS chorus. I understand that masks are required for all singers when Fairfax County announces a Code Red COVID Level and/or an FCS concert or rehearsal venue requires masks. I will comply with the FCS COVID policy.

Initials Affirming Registration*

Please fill in your initials. Registration is not complete until membership dues are received. Please make payments online via Chorus Connection.

Initials

Phone

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.