INFORMATION FOR MEMBERS
MEMBERSHIP
Membership is open to anyone over the age of 18, although some experience of choral singing and music reading is helpful.
There are no auditions, and prospective members are invited to attend 2 or 3 rehearsals free of charge to see how they get on.
Further terms and conditions of membership can be found in the Choir Constitution,
and prospective members can contact the Membership Secretary with any queries.
REHEARSALS AND CONCERTS
We rehearse on Tuesday evenings from 7.45 to 9.30 in the Longford Park Community Centre in Bodicote.
(Postcode: OX15 4GJ).
We perform 3 or 4 concerts a year in either Bloxham or Deddington and there are occasional workshops or 'come and sing' events.
SUBSCRIPTIONS
Subs are payable for each session, and vary depending on the length of the rehearsal period.
The subs cover all our weekly running costs (rehearsal venue hire, Music Director's fee, Repetiteur's fee, insurance, Making Music subscription [for website and email hosting] and music hire fees).
The cost of concerts is met by ticket and refreshment sales and sponsorship.
Members are encouraged to pay their subs online but can also pay by cheque/cash at a rehearsal.
The cost of music hire is included in the termly subscription.
Members are responsible for returning their copies after the concert, with all markings erased. Those who wish to use their own copies must have the appropriate edition.
ATTENDANCE
In order to be as well prepared as possible for performance, members are expected to attend no less than 75% of rehearsals in each session.
If additional unplanned absence is unavoidable, members are strongly encouraged to take advantage of the play lists and rehearsal tracks provided and ensure that they are confident enough to sing in the concert.
The final rehearsal on the afternoon of the concert is always compulsory.
Anyone who is unavailable on the day of the concert or knows they will have missed too many rehearsals to take part is still welcome to come along on Tuesday evenings, with the exception of the final Tuesday of the session when we ask that only those singing in the concert attend.
CONCERT DRESS CODE
Ladies: All black, short or long sleeves. Unobtrusive jewellery
Gents: DJ and black bow tie.
Any variation to this will be announced before the event.
POLICIES
Please click on the links below to view copies of our policies.
Choir Constitution
Data Protection
Safeguarding
MEMBERSHIP
Membership is open to anyone over the age of 18, although some experience of choral singing and music reading is helpful.
There are no auditions, and prospective members are invited to attend 2 or 3 rehearsals free of charge to see how they get on.
Further terms and conditions of membership can be found in the Choir Constitution,
and prospective members can contact the Membership Secretary with any queries.
REHEARSALS AND CONCERTS
We rehearse on Tuesday evenings from 7.45 to 9.30 in the Longford Park Community Centre in Bodicote.
(Postcode: OX15 4GJ).
We perform 3 or 4 concerts a year in either Bloxham or Deddington and there are occasional workshops or 'come and sing' events.
SUBSCRIPTIONS
Subs are payable for each session, and vary depending on the length of the rehearsal period.
The subs cover all our weekly running costs (rehearsal venue hire, Music Director's fee, Repetiteur's fee, insurance, Making Music subscription [for website and email hosting] and music hire fees).
The cost of concerts is met by ticket and refreshment sales and sponsorship.
Members are encouraged to pay their subs online but can also pay by cheque/cash at a rehearsal.
The cost of music hire is included in the termly subscription.
Members are responsible for returning their copies after the concert, with all markings erased. Those who wish to use their own copies must have the appropriate edition.
ATTENDANCE
In order to be as well prepared as possible for performance, members are expected to attend no less than 75% of rehearsals in each session.
If additional unplanned absence is unavoidable, members are strongly encouraged to take advantage of the play lists and rehearsal tracks provided and ensure that they are confident enough to sing in the concert.
The final rehearsal on the afternoon of the concert is always compulsory.
Anyone who is unavailable on the day of the concert or knows they will have missed too many rehearsals to take part is still welcome to come along on Tuesday evenings, with the exception of the final Tuesday of the session when we ask that only those singing in the concert attend.
CONCERT DRESS CODE
Ladies: All black, short or long sleeves. Unobtrusive jewellery
Gents: DJ and black bow tie.
Any variation to this will be announced before the event.
POLICIES
Please click on the links below to view copies of our policies.
Choir Constitution
Data Protection
Safeguarding
