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G Choir

Code of Conduct & Dress Code

G Choir is composed of people of diverse ages and backgrounds that seek to celebrate the Christian Faith through gospel music.

G Choir Vision Statement

“To share the message of The Gospel through gospel music/song and to uplift the choir members and its audiences through the message of The Gospel (The Bible) and its Good News. To share the love of Jesus Christ through our gifts and to glorify God at every opportunity.”

Introduction

The purpose of the code of conduct is to promote and strengthen the good reputation of our G Choir community by establishing standards of performance and behaviour for choir members. In addition it seeks to encourage conduct that would have a positive effect on the standing and reputation of G Choir and our partner church, Revive.

Respect of our principles and vision

We ask all choir members to abide by and respect the principles reflected in the following bible verses:

Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or remain absent, I will hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel.

Philippians 1:27

Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity. Let your speech always be with grace, as though seasoned with salt, so that you will know how you should respond to each person.

Colossians 4:5-6

I am writing these things to you, hoping to come to you before long; but in case I am delayed, I write so that you will know how one ought to conduct himself in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and support of the truth.

1 Timothy 3:14-15

Membership

Membership of the choir is open to all who are willing to uphold the principles of the Christian Faith.
Entry age is generally 16 years or older.
Membership requires the passing of a singing audition by the choir director.
People wishing to join the choir are welcome to attend rehearsals for a trial period prior to acceptance as a choir member.
There may be occasions when not all choir members can perform according to the direction of our musical director.

General responsibilities

Behaviour

While representing the choir all members should uphold the highest standards of conduct so as not to compromise the dignity of the Christian Faith.
Members should follow the directions of the choir director, and/or choir management at all times in relation to any G Choir event.
Choir members should remain humble in all scenarios. Remember we are where we need to be at the exact time and place according to God’s purpose.
Members who partake in the drinking of alcoholic beverages when representing the choir should do so in a responsible and respectful manner
Please refrain from the use of profanity wherever representing G Choir. You are representing our ministry. This applies when engaging in social media and during G Choir events concerts etc. None of us is perfect, however, please think carefully about the role you have as a member of the choir.

Attendance

Choir members are expected to attend rehearsals whenever possible at the direction of the choir director. Lack of attendance at rehearsals may prevent members from participating in performances and events.
Members are expected to advise the choir manager/director if unable to attend performances and rehearsals.

Dress Code

Members should adhere to the dress code, which is defined below.
At all times members must be clean, well-groomed, appropriately and neatly dressed.

Property

All learning resources issued to choir members remain the property of G Choir and must not be used in other activities unless permission has been sought from Choir Director/Management.

Communication & Media

All issues relating to choir publicity or activity should be directed to the choir director/management.
Social networking must be conducted in a way that is befitting and appropriate to the ministry when representing G Choir. As a choir member, your online behaviour may be viewed by members of the public and therefore it must be appropriate.

Remuneration and Finance.

There will be no expectation of payment for choir performances or management roles unless specifically stated and agreed upon.
Members waive any right or claim to receive royalties on any audiovisual materials produced by the G Choir unless specifically stated and agreed upon.
Member will wherever possible support the choirs activities and staff with an expected minimum donation. This should however not be a limitation and we are alway happy to discuss a reduction of donation.

Breach of Code of Conduct

The choir director or choir management has the right to refuse participation in performance to a choir member who is found to be in breach of the code of conduct.
This breach of the code of conduct will be reviewed by the management at soon as possible.

Dispute Procedures

If any member is unhappy with decisions made by the choir director or manager, they have the right to discuss this with the choir director. Please refrain from discussing grievances with other members. The choir director has the final decision in any matter relating to G Choir.

Where there is any breach of the code of conduct, choir management may consult with the member, counsel them as to the inappropriateness of the conduct and support them in making changes.
Following a number of warnings, if the choir member has made no appropriate change, then the choir management has the right to ask the member to leave the choir.

Dress Code

The choir is expected to present in uniform dress.

Men: Performance

Long sleeve white shirt with a button-up collar.
Silk Teal, Purple or Navy waistcoat
Long black trousers.
Black closed-toe shoes and socks.

Men: tour/travel

G Choir hoodies.
G Choir polo shirt
Long black trousers.
Black closed-toe shoes and socks/black trainers

Women: Performance

Cape top in Teal, Navy or Purple
Black bootcut/straight tailored trousers.
Black closed-toe shoe socks.
Adornments – Heart or Cross necklace.

Women: tour/travel

G Choir hoodies.
G Choir V neck T-shirts/ polo shirt
Long black trousers.
Black closed-toe shoes and socks/black trainers

Serve the Lord with gladness:

Come before His presence with singing.

Psalm 100