Membership

We’re delighted to accept new members singing any voice, of any age and from any background. There’s no audition to go through, and you’re welcome to try out a rehearsal before committing yourself.

• Practise and perform with a friendly, enthusiastic and diverse group
• Develop your sight-reading ability
• Learn to sing with greater confidence and artistry
• Join in European tours and Islington events, concert trips, parties
• or just the Tuesday night ‘pint after’

Subscriptions

Membership fees are £100 per annum (or £60 concessionary rate for students, unwaged, senior citizens) if you sign up for a full year in the autumn term. You’re welcome to pay  membership fees termly at £45 per term (concessions £25). Our year starts in September and covers three ‘terms’ rehearsing for the Christmas, Easter and Summer concerts. Please note that these subscription rates, substantially lower than for many comparable choirs, are underpinned by the policy on ticket sales by members (see next paragraph).

Ticket Sales
Sales of concert tickets are vitally important to pay for the orchestra, soloists, publicity, equipment and the concert venue. Members are therefore required to take and pay for at least four tickets for each concert. As an aside, our membership fees are relatively low compared to other local choirs in London and that’s because requiring members who perform in concerts to buy tickets balances that out.

It is hoped members will sell all their tickets to ensure we have reasonable audience numbers. You should be aware, though, that if you don’t sell any tickets you will have a financial commitment of an additional £20 or more per concert in addition to the subscriptions.

Musical Scores
Vocal scores are provided to members free of charge, whenever possible. If you wish to buy your own copy, the librarians can often provide music at a discount. You may, however, be asked to provide your own copy of Carols for Choirs Book 1 for Christmas concerts (approximate cost £10-£12).

Concert Dress
Formal dress is required for all concerts: Men – white shirt, black bow tie, black jacket and trousers or evening dress, black shoes; Ladies – black long-sleeved top, long black skirt or long black trousers, black shoes.