Would you enjoy singing with a friendly group of like-minded
people
who enjoy making good music together?
Must I be able to read music? It's not essential,
but
an ability to read music is a definite plus.
Do you audition? If, after you've attended a couple
of
rehearsals, you decide to join the choir, you'll be invited to sing a
short piece of your choice for the musical director. This informal
voice test is just to check that you can sing acceptably well (in tune
and in time; virtuoso performances not required!), and to ensure that
you're assigned to the right part
in the choir.
When and where are rehearsals? We rehearse
Tuesday evenings, 20:00–22:00, during school term,
at the Free
Church, Chorleywood (Hillside Road, no more than a 5-minute
walk from Chorleywood station).
I may have to skip some rehearsals. That's okay, but
if
you have to miss more than a couple of rehearsals for a given concert
(or rehearsals immediately before a concert) the musical director
may ask you to stand down from the performance.
What does it cost? Like all amateur choirs, we have
to raise a subscription to cover the costs of our rehearsal and
performance venues, professional accompanists, etc.; the current
rate is £30 per term. Scores for each performance are obtained on
your behalf, but you'll also have to buy or rent these
(depending on the piece), generally at a cost of
£5–10.
Sign me up! Please email us
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or phone the choir secretary,
Ana de'Ath (01923-777351).
If your interest lies mainly in listening rather than
singing,
then you might like to consider becoming a Patron. For an
annual fee of only £25, patrons are entitled to:
Complimentary tickets to any two of our concerts each year
Advance publicity
Inclusion in the mailing list for our 'Chorus Lines'
newsletter
Invitations to social and other events
Your name in concert programmes
Email us
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or phone John Facer (01923-283250).
Current Patrons:
Mrs J. Avory
Mrs E. Hall
Mrs H. Nest
Mrs A. Bartholomew
Mr N. Kingon
Mr A. Osborne
Mrs M. Bramall
Mrs N. Kingon
Mrs A. Rossiter
Mrs A. Collins
Mrs O.M. Lloyd
Mrs F. Sanderson
Mrs H. G. (anon)
Dr R. MacLaurin
Rev. D. Stockwell
Dr H. Goodwin
Mrs R. MacLaurin
Mrs P.Willison
Honorary Members
The following have been made Honorary Members in recognition of
extended service to the Choir:
