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Members Information

Rehearsal Commitments

Although BCOS is an amateur choir, the quality of our performances is very important to us. We hope that you will be able to make it to every rehearsal each term, but we’re realistic enough to know that “life” gets in the way.

 

If you want to sing in a choral concert, we ask that you attend a minimum number of rehearsals each term (typically 75%), with the final rehearsal (usually on the afternoon of the concert) being mandatory. The actual number of rehearsals that you will be required to attend will be based on the number of rehearsals and the complexity of the music, and will be decided by our Musical Director.

 

Tip: If you’re planning to be away/miss some, don’t forget to try and keep a “spare”, especially in case of illness!

 

Can't make the concert?
No worries! That doesn't mean we don’t want you to join us. Come along, sing, and enjoy the evening. As we approach the concert day, we may ask that those not singing in the concert don't attend the final rehearsal, so our MD can get a true reflection of sound/balance.

NA Forms

For stage shows, all participants will be asked to provide us with a list of NA (Not Available) dates at the start of the rehearsal period. These NAs can then be used to plan the rehearsal schedule accordingly. There will be some mandatory dates. If you can't make these mandatory dates, unfortunately you won't be able to participate in the show.

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There may or may not be a minimum attendance rule, depending on the nature of the show. Participation will be at the discretion of the director/committee based on complexity of show and your level of NAs.

Key Docuements

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BCOS Constitution

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2025

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Beethoven Mass in C
& Choral Fantasy 

22nd November 2025

St Edburg's Church

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Rehearsals: x12 (Rehearsals start 3rd September. We WILL be rehearsing in October Half term)

Max absences: x3
Sub Fees: £60

2026

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JOSEPH
& The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Divas & Crooners

Deo Gracias

28th - 30th May 2026

The Cooper School

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Rehearsals: Approimately x20 (details TBC)

Max absences: 25%
Sub Fees: Anticipate £95

17th October 2026

St Edburg's Church

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Rehearsals: x6 pre-summer break (starting 10th June), x6 from September 

Max absences: x3 total, but no more than x2 in each half
Sub Fees: Anticipate £60

19th December 2026

St Edburg's Church

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Rehearsals: Anticipate x8

Max absences: x2
Sub Fees: £40

2027

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2027 Stage Show

(TBC)

3rd - 5th June 2027

The Cooper School

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Rehearsals: Approimately x20 (details TBC)

Max absences: 25%
Sub Fees: Anticipate £95

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Musical Duos

17th July 2027

St Edburg's Church

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Rehearsals: x7 (x5 Weds and x2 Mon Starting 16th June)

Max absences: TBC
Sub Fees: £35

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Elgar's Music Makers

20th November 2027

St Edburg's Church

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Rehearsals: x11 starting 8th Sept 

Max absences: TBC
Sub Fees: Anticipate £55

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