Rehearsals resume Monday 3 February
Rehearsal schedule is here
Rehearsals are held 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 7.45 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).
Note: Monday 24 February rehearsal is in the Parish Hall.
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 (except February) 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).
Attendance guidelines
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aim for at least 75% of rehearsals, with aim of 100% in 4 weeks prior to concerts
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notify planned absence (e.g.holiday, medical, family) and unplanned absence (e.g.illness, family emergency) via email as soon as possible to assist the conductor in planning rehearsals to the benefit of all
2025 Fees
Annual Membership Fee $10
$10 per year (or part thereof) payable by Monday 10 March. Members joining after the 2025 Annual Meeting payable at first full rehearsal attended (after try-out rehearsal).
Weekly attendance 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. (Details at rehearsal)
This fee assists us in meeting the choir expenses including church/hall hire, conductor and accompanist costs and monthly hospitality. The weekly fee is waived for the first rehearsal attended by people interested in joining the choir.
Music Fee
From time to time there is an additional fee payable to cover cost of music. Cost for music for the first concert in 2025 is $20 (subsidised). A loan copy of the music is available for the first rehearsal attended by people interested in joining the choir, but must be returned at the end of the rehearsal.
Review
The committee monitors the financial position of the choir on a regular basis and accordingly may need to modify this arrangement in the future. Fees are also reviewed prior to the Annual Meeting.
Healthy Rehearsals
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chairs are placed slightly apart
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the Pioneer Chapel (Church) and hall are heated, but on cooler nights please wear warm clothing. If rehearsing in the hall windows may be opened to improve ventilation
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please do not attend if you feel unwell, have a respiratory infection or have tested positive to COVID, RSV or flu. Please send an apology via email as soon as possible to assist the conductor in planning rehearsals to the benefit of all
Part Representatives
Soprano part rep. – Margaret Ri.
Alto part rep. – Rosemary H.
Tenor & Bass part rep. – Geoff P.
Between Concerts
We usually have a dinner on the first Monday after our concert. Before re-commencing rehearsals we take a 3 to 4 week break over winter and a longer summer break. During the winter break we occasionally have an optional workshop conducted by a visiting vocalist.
Committee 2024-2025
President – Penny Paton
Vice-president – Stuart Allen
Secretary – Rosemary Harmer
Treasurer – John Dunham
Concert Manager – Denise Grocke
Committee – Angela Alomes
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.
The Annual Meeting will be held on Monday 17 March 2025 at St Andrew’s Anglican Church Brighton.
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:
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black shirt or top (short or 3/4 sleeve permitted but not sleeveless)
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black trousers/pants, culottes or full-length skirt
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black full-length dress (not sleeveless)
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black shoes, stockings/socks
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GECC red bow tie or scarf (available at rehearsals)
- black folder for music