FAQ: Website Features

How has the Calendar feature changed from our old site?
Our old site included a "Dates and Times" page. This page has now been replaced by the Calendar page, which shows all of the information we provided before, along with some new features to help our Vivace! community:

1. We now can display calendar information in a number of different views, such as by Year, Month, Week or Day.

2. To find out more detail on an event, simply click on the name of that event--which is a link itself--and you automatically open a dialog box listing additional information about that event. Included in that information will be specific time and location information, web links (in case you would like to find more information about the event or purchase tickets), or get directions to the venue.

3. In the case of Vivace! rehearsals, you can view the specific time breakdown to learn about your group's start and end times. You will find that on certain Mondays, not all of the various Vivace! groups will rehearse for the same events or for the regular lengths of time.

What kinds of pictures will the Photo Gallery be used for?
Through our new Photo Gallery, we're looking forward to having an ongoing location on which to post all kinds of Vivace!-related pictures--from regular rehearsals to concerts, from fundraisers to fun events, from local tours to national and even international events. Keep checking back in the Gallery for new postings...and consider submitting some of your own!

How will the Articles section be used?
We have created this area of the site to contain interesting, informative written pieces by staff and choristers alike, as well as by guest contributors (visiting conductors, well-known artists, etc.). These articles will help enrich our perspectives on music and artistry in general, as well as provide resources for our growth as an organization. If you are interested in contributing, feel free to investigate this section.

What resources are available for me so that I can do personal rehearsal at home?
We are making available (to registered choristers only) a special new version of our Rehearsal Resources page. This area--accessible only after you have registered and logged in--can be found by clicking on the "Rehearsal Resources" link in the navigation bar on the left-hand side of the page. This section allows choristers to listen to various recordings for our current rehearsal repertoire.

What is contained in the Downloads section?
As we featured in the old site, we will again offer downloadable documents in the Downloads section, including forms for registration, tuition information and assistance, volunteering and other materials.

What features are the same between the old and new sites?
You'll also notice some similar content between what we provided on the old site and what we now provide on the new site. (Stay tuned, though, for updates to the various pages of the new site.)

Some pages with similar content include:

1. Listen Now! once again features sample recordings from the Vivace! Choral CD in three different file sizes.

2. The Director, The Cathedrals Choir, The Mixed Choir, The Kids Choir and The Vivace! Choral Program are profiles that give a snapshot of each of these parts of our program.

3. Vivace! Links lists various web links related to choral music, area music opportunities and even to past Vivace! audience members.

4. Contact Us lists various personnel involved in the operation of the Vivace! Choral Program. E-mail links are provided so that you can contact the person or persons you need to reach.

5. Concert Highlights again lists the various performances given by Vivace! groups in the past, as well as a quick look at the upcoming performances for the current season.

6. Tickets lists information about purchasing tickets for upcoming Vivace! performances.

7. Uniforms provides information and photos illustrating the different uniforms in the Vivace! choirs.

How do I use the Search link?
The Search link can be used to find articles and other web pages on vivacechoral.com that contain a certain keyword or set of keywords.

What kinds of questions and answers are contained in the FAQs?
The FAQ section contains questions and answers regarding the registration process; various website features; chorister membership in the Vivace! Choral Program; and general navigation on this site.

How do I use the Submit... links?
Using the four "Submit" links, you may submit links, news, articles or photos to be considered for posting. If your submission is accepted, we will post it on the site as soon as possible.

Although it's probably an obvious thing for us to mention, we'll still say it: Make sure that your submission is appropriate for public consumption. If your submission is NOT accepted--or delayed, it may be due to the sheer volume of submissions being made. Thank you for your understanding.

What is a Member Poll? How will the information be used?
A Member Poll is a feature of the website in which we pose a few brief, specific questions at most in order to collect information from members. This process allows us to better serve you, our Vivace! community, in various ways. We encourage you to participate in these polls. Thanks for your help.