Chorus Music Preparation. (A) Current Production Chorus music preparation is a period of engagement during which members of the Chorus may be called for music rehearsals only in accordance with Clause 15:08(C). Payment for such music rehearsals is as provided for in Clause 11:09(A). There may be no staging rehearsals during this period whatsoever. Once staging rehearsals begin the Artist must be paid at no less than the regular Performer fee provided in Clause 11:09(A). The amount of chorus music preparation time shall be sufficient for the Chorus to learn and rehearse the music prior to the first staging rehearsal. Provided that the Artist receives the score at least ten (10) weeks prior to the first music rehearsal, the Artist will be sufficiently familiar with the score to make the first music rehearsal productive. The Engager agrees to provide the Artist with the divisi at least two (2) weeks prior to the first music rehearsal. It is understood and agreed that some portion of the divisi may change for artistic reasons at the discretion of the Engager. Canadian Opera Agreement 2016-2019 Page | 25
Chorus Music Preparation. (A) Current Production Chorus music preparation is a period of engagement during which members of the Chorus may be called for music rehearsals only in accordance with Clause 15:08(C). Payment for such music rehearsals is as provided for in Clause 11:09(A). There may be no staging rehearsals during this period whatsoever. Once staging rehearsals begin the Artist must be paid at no less than the regular Performer fee provided in Clause 11:09(A). The amount of chorus music preparation time shall be sufficient for the Chorus to learn and rehearse the music prior to the first staging rehearsal. Provided that the Artist receives the score at least eight (8) weeks prior to the first music rehearsal, the Artist will be sufficiently familiar with the score to make the first music rehearsal productive.
