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Membership
The choir has approximately 70 members. Some of our members
have been with us for over 30 years, many for about 5 to 15 years, and
we also have a lot of new members.
We have a wide mix of people from all walks of life who all share
one thing - love of choral music in a friendly and fun atmosphere.
Our rehearsals are hard work but enjoyable, and when we give our
performances we get a real feeling that it was all worth the effort!
Rehearsals
We meet for rehearsals every Tuesday evening from September to May,
from 7.45 to 10.00 pm, at Wilmslow Methodist Church.
Our
first rehearsal of the year is usually combined with an informal social
hour. Instead of the usual 10 minute break with coffee/refreshments,
we have an extended social hour to catch up on each other's news and get
to know new members. We each bring something to eat or
drink.
We are always pleased to receive applications from
prospective members, and we are particularly keen to
recruit members in all four sections of the choir: Sopranos,
Altos, Tenors and Basses. If you are
interested in joining the choir please contact the Choir
Secretary on 0161 431 4897.
Prospective
members join our rehearsals for a few weeks and then attend
a short audition. You don't have to be able to read music,
although some choir experience is an advantage.
The choir is managed by a committee which also organises the
programme of events. The committee members are Chairman,
Secretary, Treasurer, Librarian, Concert Secretary and Publicity
Secretary. Of the nine members three retire annually,
those offices being filled at the Annual General Meeting. The
Conductor and Accompanist are invited to committee meetings where their
contributions and suggestions are welcomed.
The choir also possesses its own high quality sound recording
equipment and its finances are in good order.
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