Full Membership Terms and Conditions

    Founded in 2009, New Egham Singers was formed under the umbrella of Egham and District Choral Society with the following objectives in mind:

    “To Educate the Public in the Arts and Sciences and in particular the Art and Science of Music in the presentation of Concerts and other activities.” (2014: EDCS Constitution, 2.1).

    ​We aim to achieve this objective by rehearsing a varied repertoire of music each term leading up to charitable concerts. The music we sing is generally popular (musicals, traditional folk, light classical, and pop), tuneful, and repertoire choice is influenced by members’ input.

    Membership of the Society will not usually be subject to audition, but the Society reserves the right to request each member to undertake such test or tests as the Musical Director may decide are appropriate (2014: EDCS Constitution, 4.2).

    We aspire to meet our founding educational aims through engaging in fun rehearsals, concerts for local charities, an annual tour, and a variety of social activities in which members can participate.  As of our 10th Anniversary in 2019, NES had raised over £22,000 for local charities and grown in membership to close to 150 singers.

    Membership fees will include:
    •       an average of 13 rehearsals each term across three terms
    •       the opportunity to participate in the public charity concert at the culmination of each term, subject to the conditions outlined below
    •       the opportunity to participate in other performing activities as and when they arise, subject to the conditions outlined below
    •       the loan of musical scores for current repertoire
    •       rehearsal tracks for current repertoire
    •       the loan of a copy of the NES Christmas Carol Book for use at Christmas
    •       the loan of a copy of the NES Greatest Hits Book for use on tour and busking
    •       the opportunity to take part in NES socials and tour, subject to potential additional costs
    •       the opportunity to audition to perform solos in public performances
    •       the opportunity to audition for Progeny Chamber Choir (PCC has its own terms and conditions and membership fee, see website for more details)
    •       opportunity to sign up for the NES newsletter, which is usually emailed weekly during term time
    •       access to the Members’ area of the NES website
    •       an invitation and the right to vote in the AGM and any EGMs

    CONDITIONS:
    • If the choir is unable to offer any of the above due to circumstances beyond its control the committee reserves the right to suspend activities and / or replace them with a suitable alternative
    • membership is paid termly, but NES welcomes annual payments as this helps with the choir’s financial planning and security
    • membership fees are non-refundable, except at the discretion of the NES committee for reasons such as financial hardship, and on an individual basis
    • membership can be changed to Friend membership at any time, but no fees will be refunded
    • membership fees should be paid promptly, preferably online and no later than the end of the first fortnight of term
    • members are required to attend at least 50% of the rehearsals in the term to automatically qualify to sing in the main concert. For further information, please refer to the FAQs on the choir website
    • participation in other performing events may require members to attend additional rehearsals or meet other requirements as laid out at the time by the MD and committee
    • members are expected to follow the written guidelines on the care of musical scores, which are included with the termly music distribution
    • musical scores need to be returned in good condition, cleaned of markings, and at the appropriate time as set out by the NES music secretary. New music will not be provided unless these conditions are met
    • members are expected to have read and follow the rehearsal etiquette as set out on the NES website (FAQs)
    • all members must complete and sign this form and the GDPR document. The choir will keep a copy of the signed membership form and the original will be returned to the member for their records. [The form returned by email, from an email account registered in your name, confirming your acceptance of the terms and conditions, will be considered to be signed and can be retained both by the member and NES for their records.]
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