Members Guide
The following notes may especially interest new members. If you have further questions, any current member will be pleased to help you.
Subscriptions
The current membership subscription is £40 per term. Prospective members are invited to attend their first two rehearsals free of charge. Paid-up members are entitled to vote and share their views at the Annual General Meeting held in October.
Rehearsals
We rehearse on Monday afternoons (except Bank Holidays) from 2.00 to 3.30 p.m. in school term time, at Rayleigh Methodist Church Wesley Room.
An attendance register is kept by section representatives. If you are unable to attend a rehearsal for any reason, you are asked to let your section rep. know by telephoning one of the following numbers:
Soprano rep: 01268 743148
Alto rep: 01268 784159
Tenor/Bass rep: 01268 227455
Music
At Christmas we often use ‘Carols for Choirs’ books 1, 2, and 3, published by Oxford University Press. Although some copies are available for loan, members buy their own copies of these books where possible. Other music is provided as required.
You are asked to bring a soft pencil and rubber for marking music when required.
Social and Fundraising Events
Members are encouraged to support the choir’s social and fundraising activities throughout the year. Past events have included meals at local restaurants, coffee mornings, craft sales, bring and buy sales, quizzes and a monthly raffle. Please see Social/Fundraising page for the dates of any events coming up.
The committee welcomes suggestions you may have for social or fundraising events. Please let a member of the committee know your ideas.
