How to Join US
To join us, please contact our Membership
Secretary by email to
membership@twyford-singers.hampshire.org.uk. Because we are normally up to our maximum
strength of 75 singers, we operate a waiting list system, which means
that you may have to be prepared to wait several months or even longer
to join.
We are proud to be a non-auditioned choir; nevertheless previous choral
experience and an ability to read music are both invaluable.
We particularly welcome applications from younger singers and from
tenors and basses.
Rehearsal Attendance and Concert
Participation
We expect each member to commit to the
choir by attending at least 80% of weekly rehearsals, the Winchester and
County Music Festival’s pre-concert rehearsal and at least two out of
their three joint rehearsals, as well as by participating in both
Twyford Singers’ main concerts.
These criteria are intended to be self-monitored and there are, of
course, several mitigating factors (e.g. illness) but we do expect
members to withdraw voluntarily from concerts or indeed from the choir,
if they cannot meet the criteria. This helps to maintain the quality of
our performances and is only fair to singers on our waiting list.
Annual Subscription
The full rate is currently £42 (or £40 for prompt
payment by the end of September). A concessionary rate, for any members
with financial hardship, of £37 (or £35 for prompt payment) is also
available. The subscription normally covers both music hire and the
annual per capita fee (currently £12) for performing in the Winchester
and County Music Festival. Cheques should be made payable to Twyford
Singers (Hampshire).
Since we are a registered charity, we invite income tax paying members
to complete a gift aid declaration, so that our Treasurer can reclaim
tax from the Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs.
We believe that our subscription, at little more than £1 per week, offers
exceptional value for money.
Last update: 07 July 2008
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