FAQ’s
Q1. What does it cost? ………. our annual subscription is currently £150 per annum; this can be paid on a monthly basis (£12.50 pm) or by term or a one-off payment. Please speak to our Treasurer, Jeanette if you need to discuss
Q2. Do I need music knowledge? ……… we learn new songs using music scores and specially recorded parts for each vocal section. It helps if you can read or follow music, but there is a wide range of experience and knowledge within the choir, and always someone to help!
Q3. What are the main wellbeing benefits? ……… where to begin..! Fun and laughter in a group; some welcome ‘me-time’ on a Thursday evening – helps to de-stress; making new friends; learning new songs and performing them at a concert; being physically active and improving breathing techniques; the list goes on…. you tell us and we can add it to this page!
Q4. When can I join? ….….. click on Join Us or email Jill our Choir Manager at peninsula@gmx.com she will contact you and arrange a time for you to join us at a rehearsal, there’s a brief vocal check to ensure which section you should join and you’re ‘one of us’
Q5. Can I choose a vocal section? …..… our MD/Deputy MD will check your vocal range and decide this
Q6. How will I learn new pieces of music? .…….. we work with music scores and specially recorded sections, these are available in the Members Area on the website, and these enable us to listen and learn at home, or on the train, or out walking (or even running!) wherever you may be (provided it is safe!!!)
What is the Members Area?
Once you sign up and become an active member of Peninsula Singers, you will have access to the Members Area within the website. This area will provide you with all the recorded parts to enable you to learn at home between rehearsals.
You will have access to Choir Notices to keep you up to date with all important dates for your diary and rehearsal and concert updates
It includes news relevant to Choir activities and features recordings and photographs from previous concerts
It is your ‘go-to’ area to keep you included in ‘all things choir related’