commitment
The EVO rehearses regularly on Monday evenings. In addition, around 7 working weekends are organized each year, to prepare between 3 and 5 concerts, often with an orchestra. The choir singers make themselves available for as many rehearsals as possible, and learn to prepare independently thanks to recordings and tutorials. This allows for a fast learning pace during rehearsals, and leaves more time for substantive work, for example on interpretation.
Friendliness
Led by a dynamic committee, the EVO endeavors to welcome and integrate each choir member. Weekends, some of which are outside Geneva are the opportunity for shared meals and for forging bonds of friendship. In a relaxed atmosphere, members demonstrate respect for our common objectives, namely an experience of a demanding and high-level amateur musical practice.
Technical quality
The sound of the choir is defined by its homogeneity, its accuracy and its richness. These qualities are directly linked to the vocal technique of the choristers. EVO reserves a significant space during rehearsals to improve vocal technique. In this way, EVO is also a training center for motivated singers, who experience singing in both its physical and musical dimensions.