Festival Choir UK

MEMBERSHIP

Membership is open to everyone regardless of age or singing ability. You don't have to be able to read music, just follow tunes by ear. We will teach you the rest! This will have a completely different feel to most other choirs you may have experienced due to the fast pace, fun and energy.

The choir runs in line with the three school terms each year with three scheduled concerts or 'gigs' in December, April and July at different venues across the Midlands. In addition, extra concerts (by request) will be added on an as and when basis.

Membership is the equivalent of £5 per week per person, if paid by direct debit. The first week you come and try us is free. Following that, if you decide to join, the cost is £5 per week over 39 weeks. The total cost is £195 per year or a monthly direct debit (over 12 months) of £16.25.

If you prefer, you can pay up front for the term by cheque (Payable to Festival Community Company). There is a £5 administration fee added to each term if this is the case to cover bank administration.

Unfortunately, we do not offer a weekly payment scheme. We ask people to commit for at least one term in advance. This allows us to spend more time singing each week than doing paperwork!

What does the cost cover?

The cost covers weekly rehearsals (39 weeks) PLUS any additional rehearsals in the run up to concerts. It also includes all concert costs. The only additional costs will be for choir merchandise (T shirts etc..) or other social events, should you wish to purchase them separately.

Where do my fees go?

Membership direct debit covers our running costs, musical preparation and purchase and venue hire. In addition, as a company, we commit to give 10% of our community choir income to a local charity, to help make a difference to our local community. Our 2016/17 charity is Beacon Centre for the Blind, Wolverhampton. So therefore, every month £1.62 of your subscription fees will go direct to charity. This is something we are passionate about!

Make this the highlight of your week!