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.......Other Issues.....
Dates for commencing the remaining terms this year are:
Tuesday 13th April 2010
(Note in your diaries now)
Committee Matters
Committee meeting dates
Tues 4th May '10 18.00hrs venue tba
Tues 15th June '10 venue tba
Our policy for those members who wish to sing in rehearsals despite being unable
to sing in the forthcoming concert is..........
.......providing members have paid their full term's subscription in advance, they can sing in rehearsals up to half-term.
They should then withdraw to allow the choir to work with the 'concert dynamic'.
Anyone taking a 'sabbatical' of a year or more will be expected to face a normal audition on their return.
Attendance...
Concerts are preceded by 10 weeks of rehearsals with another on the day of the concert. The normal rule is that
members missing more than two rehearsals, or the concert-day rehearsal,
will be expected to withdraw from the performance.
If we are rehearsing for a double concert members are expected
to participate in both with the exception of the Carol Concerts in the Ashton Memorial Lancaster where fire regulations limit the numbers attending.
If you know you aren't going to make it to a rehearsal please, as a courtesy, phone or email our Director or Secretary in advance.
Voice Reps....
1st Sops - Harriet Pollock
2nd Sops - Heather Willes
Altos - Cathleen Dawson
Tenors - Tony Guenault
Basses - David HopkinsVoice reps. serve as a link between choir members and the comittee
where direct contact isn't possible. Please use them.
Subscriptions for 2010...
£70 for the full year if paid before the AGM
£75 for the full year if paid at or after the AGM
£27 per term if paid termly
Singers choosing to sing only up to half term and not in the concerts or participate only in the Carol Concerts
must pay for a full term
There is no subscription for those in full time education. Gift Aid - please 'gift aid' your subscription as we benefit by reclaiming tax you've paid at no cost to you.
Just ask for a form from our secretary or treasurer. Music..... A few copies may be available on loan but members are expected to obtain personal copies of the following:
Carols for Choirs 1, 2 and 3 European Sacred Music
The Oxford Book of English Madrigals English Romantic Part Songs
The Oxford Book of Tudor Anthems The Oxford Book of Spirituals
You may be able to get these as modest rates new or second hand at
www.highbarn
books.co.uk
Members may also occasionally be required to pay for copying costs and additional music from time to time
New Choir Members.... A very warm welcome to all new members.
Clare Fozard - soprano
Margaret Fancy - soprano
Veronica Dunne - alto
Emily Tyso - alto
Douglas Lee - tenor
Enjoy your music-making with us.
Minutes of Committee Meetings....
These are posted on the portable notice board erected at each rehearsal.
They're also available either in hard copy or electronically from our Secretary.
Concert Dress Code..... For men: either dinner suits, black bow-ties or (depending on the concert) black trousers/long sleeved shirts/no tie.
For women: all-black blouse/top (v-neck with below-elbow sleeves) and full length black skirt.
Scarves have been purchased which are loaned out for concerts.
Forthcoming social events for members
Tues 23rd March '10 - Annual Dinner - Lancaster Golf Club 19.30 for 20.00
Sun 2nd May '10 Bridgewater Hall Manchester - Mahler Symphony of a Thousand
with Halle Choir and Birmingham Symphony Chorus
Prospective Italian Tour for members of the Singers
A tour of Italy is proposed and some members have expressed a serious interest.
It may take place 27th April - 1st May 2011
Finally.......
Please do not hesitate to contact me, your voice representative or any other member of the committee
if you're concerned about anything to do with the choir.
Chris Haughton
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