BCOS
Bicester Choral
& Operatic Society
& Operatic Society
Members Info
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EVITA
We are delighted to have obtained the rights to perform the smash it musical Evita in 2019, in a change to our previously published programme. You can find out a little more by visiting our embryonic cast page by clicking here
It's all very much in the planning stages at the moment so keep checking back for updates. At present the page gives you our anticipated audition date, tech & dress rehearsal dates, and an overview of the show.
Future performances until 2020! (including rehearsal dates & commitments)
| Date | Concert | Location | Rehearsal Committment |
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1st Dec 2018 |
Haydn: Seasons with orchestra, professional soloists |
St Edburg's Church
|
12 Rehearsals, Max absence 3
1st rehearsal 12th September |
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30th May-
1st June 2019 |
EVITA |
The Cooper School
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Anticipated first rehearsal 9th January Min attendance of 75% of 'music' calls in first part of rehearsal session (TBC) 20 Weeks rehearsals in total 'NA' forms will be required from all cast |
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19th Oct 2019
|
Faure Requiem Haydn Little Organ Mass |
St Edburg's Church
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SPLIT TERM REHEARSALS 6 rehearsals 12 Jun - 17Jul, then 6 more 11 Sept - 16 Oct attendance requirements - max 3 absence in total but no more than 2 in either 'half' |
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21st Dec 2019
|
Christmas Concert |
St Edburg's
Church |
8 Rehearsals, max absence 2
No rehearsal 23rd October 1st rehearsal 30th October |
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28-30 May 2020 |
Stage Show tbc |
The Cooper School (tbc)
|
TBC nearer time
'NA' forms will be required from all cast |
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18th July 2020
|
Thank You For The Music ...an evening of ABBA |
JPII Centre
(tbc) |
7 Rehearsals, absences tbc
|
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Dec 2020
|
Festive Concert
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Subs/Fees
With one eye on our costs, and the other on the nature of the music, we have not had/required an accompanist at all our rehearsals in 2017. Indeed, out of 41 sessions we will have used their services just 15/16 times by the end of this year. The nature of the music we are presenting in 2018 means we will need an accompanist for around 35 sessions. This, along with normal increases in other costs, means we will have higher weekly costs to cover. As you should know, our subs are set at a level to cover these weekly costs. Why are we telling you this? We may have to look at an increase in subs for 2018 - but will do our best not to do so. Our stage productions tend to have around 35 participants, compared to choral works which can have 50+. The more people singing, the lower the subs!
2017 Subs
(could be paid in 2 instalments)
Students in full time Education £20)
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Recordings
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Your Committee 2018
Non-Committee Roles
| Role | Name | Email: @bcoswesing.org.uk |
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Librarian
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Nicky Roberts
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Constitution
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Rehearsal Attendance
CHORAL WORKS: If you want to sing in a choral concert on a performance day, 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 rehearsal slots available to us and the complexity of the music, and will be decided by our Musical Director. If you’re planning to be away/miss some, don’t forget to try and keep a “spare”, especially in case of illness! And if you know can’t make the concert day, that doesn't mean we don’t want you to join us on a Wednesday; come along, sing, and enjoy the evening! As we approach the concert day we may ask that those not singing on the concert day don't attend the last Wednesday rehearsal, in order that our MD can get a true reflection of sound/balance; we hope you'll understand this rationale. We may also ask that this final wednesday be mandatory
SHOWS: All participants in a show will be asked to provide us with a list of 'NA's (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 you won't unfortunately, be able to participate in the show. 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.
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Honorary & Life Members
Individuals the society has recognised for outstanding contributions as members, or for their assistance in helping us achieve our goals, even though they are not part of the society.
Honorary Members for 2018
(recognition of service in 2017)
Rev Vereena Breed (St Edburg’s Church)
Susan Wynne-Jones (St Edburg’s Church Office)
Patricia Pickering (St Mary’s School)
Sarah Andrews (St Mary’s School)
Tomy
Duby
Jemima Stiff
Mrs S Ross
Mrs P Liddington
