Information for members
Registration and rehearsals
Registration for each season takes place on the first Monday of rehearsals – this is usually in August of each year.
The choir rehearses on Monday evenings from 7:15 to 9.00 pm in The Vine, 131 Garvock Hill, Dunfermline, KY11 4JU.
The choir performs three times a year:
- Christmas – seasonal songs and carols
- Spring – our main concert of choral works with orchestra
- Summer – a programme of lighter music
Registration and rehearsals
Registration for each season takes place on the first Monday of rehearsals – this is usually in August of each year.
The choir rehearses on Monday evenings from 7:15 to 9.00 pm in The Vine, 131 Garvock Hill, Dunfermline, KY11 4JU.
The choir performs three times a year:
- Christmas – seasonal songs and carols
- Spring – our main concert of choral works with orchestra
- Summer – a programme of lighter music
Commitment
The expectation is that all members commit to singing in the concerts for which they have been rehearsing.
Choir rehearsals are a vital part of DCU’s on-going pursuit of excellence in performance. Rehearsals are designed to improve the quality of the music performed, so it is expected that members spend time between rehearsals in further practice. The choir can provide support to help with this through, for example, the provision of audio practice files.
Regular attendance is essential. Any member whose attendance falls below 70% in any term is asked to consider whether or not he/she is sufficiently prepared to perform in the concert.
If members are unable to participate in rehearsals due to minor illness, then they are encouraged to still attend rehearsal to listen.
Commitment
The expectation is that all members commit to singing in the concerts for which they have been rehearsing.
Choir rehearsals are a vital part of DCU’s on-going pursuit of excellence in performance. Rehearsals are designed to improve the quality of the music performed, so it is expected that members spend time between rehearsals in further practice. The choir can provide support to help with this through, for example, the provision of audio practice files.
Regular attendance is essential. Any member whose attendance falls below 70% in any term is asked to consider whether or not he/she is sufficiently prepared to perform in the concert.
If members are unable to participate in rehearsals due to minor illness, then they are encouraged to still attend rehearsal to listen.
Music
Music is provided at the start of each session for rehearsals. All members receive a black folder for forthcoming concerts – music is placed in the folders.
All music must be returned to the Librarian at the end of each concert.
Concert Dress Code
Ladies
- Scarf (provided by DCU)
- Full length black skirt or dress trousers
- Black v-neck top with ¾ length sleeves
- A discreet necklace may be worn
Men
- Black Nehru shirt (available from DCU at a subsidised cost of £10)
- Black trousers
- Black shoes
Music
Music is provided at the start of each session for rehearsals. All members receive a black folder for forthcoming concerts – music is placed in the folders.
All music must be returned to the Librarian at the end of each concert.
Concert Dress Code
Ladies
- Scarf (provided by DCU)
- Full length black skirt or dress trousers
- Black v-neck top with ¾ length sleeves
- A discreet necklace may be worn
Men
- Black Nehru shirt (available from DCU at a subsidised cost of £10)
- Black trousers
- Black shoes