Subscriptions
Membership fees are £75 per annum -
concessions (student, unwaged, senior citizen) £37 per annum. You're
welcome to pay membership fees termly at £30 per term (concessions
£15). Our year starts in September and covers three 'terms' rehearsing
for the Christmas, Easter and Summer concerts.
Please note that these subscription rates, substantially lower than for
many comparable choirs, are underpinned by the policy on ticket sales by
members (see next paragraph).
(Fees above are correct for 2006-2007 year)
Ticket Sales
Sales of concert tickets are vitally
important to defray the costs of orchestra, soloists, publicity, equipment and the
concert venue. Members are therefore required to
take and pay for at least four
tickets for each concert. It is hoped members will sell all their
tickets to ensure we have reasonable audience numbers. You should be
aware, though, that if you don't sell any tickets you will have a
financial commitment of an additional £20 or more per concert in addition
to the subscriptions.
Musical Scores
Vocal scores are provided
to members free of charge, whenever possible. If you wish to buy your own copy, the
librarians can often provide music at a discount. You may,
however, be asked to provide your own copy of Carols for Choirs Book 1
for Christmas concerts (approximate cost £10-£12).
Concert Dress
Formal dress is required for all concerts:
Men - white shirt, black bow tie, black jacket and trousers or evening
dress, black shoes; Ladies - white long-sleeved top, long black skirt or
long black trousers,
black shoes.
