Dates for your diary

 

Saturday 7th December

 

Concert at St John's Church

Stanah Road, Little Thornton

Tuesday 17th December

Christmas Carol Concert

at Trinity Baptist Church

Fleetwood

Wednesday 18th December

1.45 pm at the North Euston Hotel

Leading carol singing for lunch guests at the Hotel

                             

Friday 20th December

2.00pm at the Cala Gran Caravan Park, Fleetwood

Carol Singing for Visitors (30 mins)

Tuesday 24th December

12.30 pm at the North Euston Hotel

Our annual carols singing fund raising visit to entertain guests in the bars at the hotel.

Aims and Objectives of the Choral Society

To perform four or more choral concerts per year in the area.
To offer training in choral singing whilst exploring a wide repertoire of choral music

and promoting the appreciation and enjoyment of singing.

To perform concerts which involve and promote the best possible soloists and orchestra

within financial resources, including providing opportunities for new talent.

To explore ways of extending membership and reaching new audiences.

To raise funds to finance these activities from subscriptions, ticket sales, donations and other promotions.

Rehearsals

 

Throughout the year rehearsals are on

Fridays at 7.30 – 9.30 pm

at Trinity Baptist Church, 206 Poulton Road, Fleetwood, FY7 7LB

 

In order that rehearsals run smoothly and efficiently, choir members are respectfully reminded to remain silent while the conductor is practising with other vocal parts. Always have a pencil to hand and mark your score when indicated by the Music Director. The last rehearsal before a concert is held at the venue of the concert.

 

Vocal Scores

 

All music required is provided by the choir. It is handed out by the librarians and must be returned in good condition to the librarians when requested.

 

Where music has to be hired a small charge will be required to cover the costs.

 

Dress Code for concerts

 

Ladies

Black long skirt or trousers
Black shoes
Black top / blouse, ¾ or long sleeves
Black handbag if used
No sparkly tops or sparkly jewellery

 

Men

Black suits

White shirt

Black bow tie

Subscriptions

The present subscription is

£50 per term

Fees should preferably be paid by bank transfer or if paid by cheque, it is to be made out to Fleetwood and District Choral Society. Subs can also be paid on a monthly or weekly basis if preferred. Full time students are free. Methods of payment can be discussed at rehearsal with any member of the committee.

Members are encouraged to sign a Gift Aid form if they currently pay Income Tax.

 

 

Social Events

We hold a number of fundraising events throughout the year. We have an active Social Committee who are always open to new ideas for fundraising.