Next rehearsal
January13th 2020: rehearsal for BBC Messiah recording starting at 6.30
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Key dates 2020
Mon 6th January 2020 - first rehearsal of term
Sat 15th February - Music theory coaching, 3 hours (tbc)
Sat 4th April - Open singing day on either the Fauré or Rutter Requiem (TBC)
Sat 16th May 2020 - Spring Concert: Fauré's Requiem and Rutter's Requiem
Sun 28th June 2020 - Concert at Holy Cross Priory
Sat 5th September 2020 - Music theory coaching, 3 hours (tbc)
Mon 7th September 2010 - first rehearsal of autumn term
Sat 21st Nov 2020 - Winter Concert: Haydn's The Seasons
Sat 12th Dec 2020 - - Carol concert at Union Church
Practice Information
Although we prepare each work thoroughly in rehearsal, members are also expected to practice pieces at home as well. This is particularly important for new singers who may be less familiar with the work, or who are developing their abilities. Fortunately, there are a number of websites which offer useful tools that help you to practice on your own, without the rest of the choir!
One of the best is Choraline, which provides each individual voice part with its own line, played by a specific instrument. You can then hear your part emphasised, against the background of the other parts. You can download MP3 files, or order CD's. See www.choraline.com
For a 10% discount, when you checkout type HEATHFIELD into the discount box and click the green circle to the right, and it will apply the discount.
Other useful sites include:
Choralia (www.choralia.net)
Cyberbass (www.cyberbass.com)
Chordperfect (www.chordperfect.com)
Learn Choral Music (www.learnchoralmusic.co.uk) - highlighted voice parts for many choral works
Concert Dress
Men:
Black trousers, black open-neck shirt, black shoes and socks
Ladies:
Black trousers or skirts to the ankle, black tops with long sleeves. Avoid sparkle and lace
Black shoes and tights. No sandals or boots
General:
Please avoid:
- loose change in pockets
- too much deodorant, perfume and aftershave
- bangles and beads that rattle
- bling!
No water bottles on stage during performances unless authorized by Sebastian.
Black folders are used in concerts and are available, for a small fee from Nick (librarian)
Tea / Coffee Rota
Being part of the rota teams is an excellent way to get to know people in the choir, and helps spread the load. Each team is comprised of three or four people, and each team rotate so you're only on duty every ten weeks or so. Speak to Linda Dearsley if you'd like to help, or any of the committee members if you're not sure who Linda is!
Tickets & Publicity
We rely on tickets sales to support our activities, and it's always much more enjoyable singing to a full hall! We hope that all members will sell at least two tickets per concert, and in this way every concert should be a success. In addition, we will provide flyers and posters 6-8 weeks before each concert, please help make sure these are displayed / distributed as widely as possible.
Rehearsals
We expect members to attend all rehearsals and concerts where possible. If you know you are going to be away please let Kate (membership) know, or Sebastian if you are away for a couple of weeks or more.
Members Directory
For data protection reasons we no longer circulate members' contact details. Please speak to the secretary if you need to contact another choir member.