INFORMATION for MEMBERS
Rehearsals:
We rehearse from 7.30 to 9.30pm on Wednesday evenings in term time from September to mid-June.
We enjoy a teabreak half way through the evening. To be more environmentally friendly we are now inviting members to bring their own mug each week for their tea and coffee.
We hold a weekly raffle and also other fundraising events durng the year.
Subscriptions:
£190 per year - payable in one payment in
September, or two instalments of
£115 (winter season) and £75 (summer season)
This fee includes the cost of the two additional pre-concert rehearsals.
Music:
Music is available to hire and/or buy at a small additional cost. Practise resources are also available.
Charity of the Year:
We choose a different local charity to support each year.
Socialising:
The choir is very sociable and enjoys getting together several times a year at a variety of social events.
Dates:
2023:
Winter Season:
Wednesday 6th September ~ Wednesday 6th December
Wednesday 27th September: Macmillan Coffee Evening
Wednesday 11th Oct: Book Sale
Wednesdays 13, 20,27 Dec: Christmas break
Saturday 9th December between 10am and 12pm: Carol Singing in the Beacon
Saturday 23rd December: Carol Singing at the Cumberland Hotel
Wednesday 3rd January Rehearsals resume
2024:
Saturday 3rd February CONCERT
Afternoon rehearsal in church Concert ~ 7.30pm arrive by 7.05pm All Saints' Church
Summer Season:
March 14th - June 12th
Easter Break: tba
Saturday 8th June: CONCERT TBC
Afternoon rehearsal in church ~ Time tba: Concert ~ 7.30pm arrive by 7.05pm
Wednesday 12th June: A.G.M. and Social:
Concert Dress Code:
Ladies:
Long black skirts or trousers, black tops with medium to long sleeves, red or gold Phoenix scarf, black tights and black shoes, discreet jewellery and small black handbags.
Gentlemen:
Formal dress (black tie - formal dinner jacket). Red or gold Phoenix bow-tie.
Scarves and bow-ties are provided free of charge for members for the duration of their membership.
Phoenix music folders are available to buy.
Illness:
Out of consideration for fellow singers, members are requested not to attend rehearsals if unwell with covid type symptoms or with any other illnesses while they're contagious. This policy will be reviewed regularly and updated as necessary.
