Rehearsals
The rehearsal schedule is available here.
Rehearsals are help on Monday evenings. Arrive from 7.30 pm to check in, pay the weekly fee (if not already done by EFT),  and allow time for a chat. Rehearsal commences promptly at 7.40 pm.
St Andrew’s Church
Pioneer Chapel
228 New Street Brighton
enter from car park via Lady Chapel entrance (to left of the bluestone building)
Refreshments: on the first Monday of each month we usually finish rehearsal a little earlier to enjoy a cuppa and some social time. BYO mug.
We also have a monthly trading table on the same night to assist with fundraising.
Before rehearsal some members meet for a chat and a drink or bite to eat at the Dendy Deli, 26 Church St (five-minute walk or park out front).
2024 Fees
A weekly fee of $12.50
Please bring the correct amount to rehearsal as no change can be given. Payment can be made for several weeks at a time. EFT payment is preferred.
This fee assists us in meeting the choir expenses including hall hire, disinfecting materials as well as conductor and accompanist costs.
From time to time there is an additional fee payable to cover cost of music. In 2024 the score for our first concert, Karl Jenkin’s Requiem, will  be $40. All choristers are required to purchase their own copy.
The committee monitors the financial position of the choir on a regular basis and accordingly may need to modify this arrangement in the future.
Between rehearsals…
Karl Jenkins’ YouTube Channel has individually named tracks from Requeim. Listen here
 
Healthy Rehearsals
  • face masks may be worn
  • chairs are placed slightly apart
  • the Pioneer Chapel and hall are heated, but on cooler nights please bring warm clothing. If rehearsing in the hall windows may be opened to improve ventilation.
  • hand sanitiser available
  • do not attend if you feel unwell, or have tested positive to COVID, RSV or flu
Committee 2023-2024
President  – Penny Paton
Vice-president – Stuart  Allen
Treasurer – John Dunham
Concert Manager – Denise Grocke
Committee – Angela Alomes
Committee – Rosemary Harperr
Secretary – to be appointed
Soprano part rep. – Margaret Ri.
Alto part rep. –  April B.
Tenor & Bass part rep. –  Geoff P.
The Annual Meeting is held after the Choir has resumed in the new year. Two weeks’ notice is given to members. All positions are declared vacant and nominations are called for.
Committee Meetings are usually held on the third Tuesday of the month. Choir members are welcome to attend as observers.
Performance Uniform
The uniform for performances is:
  • black shirt or top (short or 3/4 sleeve permitted but not sleeveless)  
  • black trousers/pants, culottes or full-length skirt 
  • black full-length dress (not sleeveless) 
  • black shoes, stockings/socks 
  • GECC red bow tie or scarf (available at rehearsals)

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