Singer Survey Results

September 25, 2013

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Who We Are

Number of Years in TWC

TWC Sections (2013-14)

• Soprano I – 30 (3 JWC)• Soprano II – 40 (2 JWC)• Alto I - 36 (1 JWC)• Alto II – 21• Tenor I – 12• Tenor II – 20• Bass I - 31 (2 JWC)• Bass II – 17

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Participation in Outreach

• Since 2009, the number of singers participating in Outreach has increased from 25 to 55.

• The Outreach Singers perform approximately 10 concerts each year.

• An average of 21 singers performed in each Outreach concert during the 2012-13 season.

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How We Found TWC

How We Work

Effectiveness of Communications from Office

Preferred Communication Methods

Responsiveness of Your Section Leader to Questions

How We Feel About Rehearsals

Rehearsal Etiquette

If Extra Rehearsals Are Needed, What Day is Best?

Connecting with the Community

Have You Recruited Singers for the Chorus

Facebook Presence

Do You Sell Tickets to Concerts

Other Ideas for Promoting TWC

Connections to Musical Associations or Venues for Outreach Performances

Outreach Concert Programming Interests

How We Feel

Singer Satisfaction

35%

29%

18%

2% 3% 1% 2%

10

9

8

7

6

5

4

Extremely Satisfied

Areas of Concern• Need to treat singers with more respect and appreciation• Heavy schedule/time commitment• Rehearsal time should be used more productively• Need to provide new singers with more info & guidance• Need a greater sense of community

82% of singers surveyed rated satisfaction at an 8 or higher

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Word or Phrase that Best DescribesYour TWC Experience

What We Value Most About TWC

Other Comments

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•I wish that "Inside the Score" or a similar informative session was offered at the beginning of a concert cycle so that we would have that knowledge as we rehearsed.• I believe volunteer singers should be given the opportunity to audition for solos with TWC.• I very much appreciate all the behind the scenes and preparation that goes into making TWC

possible.•It definitely took me a year or so to meet people and get more comfortable socially (although I already knew a couple members of the chorus) -- maybe we could do a little more to integrate new folks?• It seems to me that chorus members work hard but don't celebrate achievements nearly enough.•Would appreciate a convenient means to learn more about other choristers‘ musical talents and activities outside of TWC, and to share musical resources and performance information.• I think there should be happy hours pre/post rehearsal.•I think the chorus deserves an annual "business meeting" where we are informed of the financial position of the organization. Not all choristers are aware of the costs involved in producing a concert. Greater awareness might benefit ticket and fund raising efforts.•I LOVE singing in mixed formation. I vastly prefer it. It is more challenging, more interesting and empowering. •The chorus should provide professional development opportunities to the staff to ensure they continue to develop as leaders. Also, a third party should attend a rehearsal and observe to provide suggestions on how to improve in working with our group.

Conclusions

Chorus Council Follow-Up