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Rita Young Allen, MA, MS

Excused and Unexcused Absences

Note from Rita...I have had choirs for over 30 years.  I have made every mistake you can imagine and learned some very hard lessons.  One lesson I learned over and over again was that the most important aspect of any choir is the dedication of its members.  I would rather have 12 dedicated people in a choir that I can truly depend on, than 50 people who might show up for rehearsal and might not.  Being a member of a choir is a very serious commitment, not only to the choir as a whole, but to each of the other members who are depending on your part.  Therefore, one of the stipulations of any of my choirs is that if you have more than two unexcused absences, you will not be able to perform with the Choir for the next performance.  You may rejoin the Choir again after attending four consecutive rehearsals.  Unexcused means that you don’t call and you don’t come.  An excused absence means that you have a very good reason that you will not be able to come and you notify me before rehearsal to let me know that you will not be coming.  Of course, there is the occasional emergency and those can be discussed.  In southern terms this is called kindness and courtesy!

Rita Young Allen Teaching Credentials.....

Master of Science in Management Leadership (Healthcare Administration) from Troy University, Troy, Alabama
Master of Arts in Liberal Studies (Counseling, Emergency Management, Public Administration) from Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, Alabama
Executive Director & Marketing Director for two National Healthcare Corporations
Bachelor of Science in Sociology, Minor in Music Education from Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, Alabama
Associate of Arts in Vocal Performance, Wallace State College, Hanceville, Alabama
Music School Owner for 24 years
Performed at Carnegie Hall with Private Choirs, 6 years
Church Music Minister, 30+ years
Published Author, "The Sheaf Dreamer"
Columnist, 20+ years
President of Alabama National Speakers Association, 3 years
Public & Private School Teacher, 10 years (Choral & Drama)
Pageantry, Top Ten, National Competition of Ms. Senior America & Alabama State Director

Rita Young Allen, Keynote Speaking Professional / Concert Soloist / Published Author / Bible Teacher / Emcee

Master of Arts in Liberal Studies (Concentration in Counseling) from Jacksonville State University.

Master of Science in Management Leadership (Healthcare Administration) from Troy University.

Bachelor of Science in Sociology, Minor in Music, from Jacksonville State University.
Associate of Science in Music Education, Vocal Performance
Snead State College, Gadsden State College, and Wallace State College.

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