BCOS
Bicester Choral
& Operatic Society
& Operatic Society
Members Info
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Future performances until end 2021 (including rehearsal dates & commitments)
| Date | Concert | Location | Rehearsal Committment |
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28-30 May 2020 |
MIKADO |
The Cooper School |
We started back on 8th January, 20 weeks of rehearsals. 'NA' forms required from all cast. 'Cast' page here
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18 July 2020 |
Thank You For The Music ...an evening of ABBA |
Kingsmere Community Centre |
7 Rehearsals (6xWeds + Thur 16 July)
TWO abscence allowed, but you can't miss both 15 &16 July, only one of them |
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12 Dec 2020 |
Bach Magnificat Vivaldi Gloria |
St Edburgs Church |
14 rehearsals, max abscence 3
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3-5 June 2021 |
Little Shop of Horrors |
The Cooper School (tbc)
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TBC nearer time
'NA' forms will be required from all cast |
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16 Oct 2021 |
A Night at The Opera |
St Edburgs Church |
SPLIT TERM REHEARSALS 6 rehearsals 16 Jun - 21Jul, then 6 more 8 Sept - 13 Oct attendance requirements - max 3 absence in total but no more than 2 in either 'half' |
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18 Dec 2021 |
Xmas |
St Edburgs Church |
8 Rehearsals, max absence 2
No rehearsal 20th October |
Subs/Fees
With one eye on our costs, and the other on the nature of the music, we did not require an accompanist at all our rehearsals in 2017. Indeed, out of 41 sessions we used their services just 15/16 times by the end of this year. The nature of the music we presented in 2018 meant we needed an accompanist for around 35 sessions. This, along with normal increases in other costs, meant we had higher weekly costs to cover. 2019 presents a similar challenge and an increase from April in our weekly hall hire costs.. As you should know, our subs are set at a level to cover these weekly costs. Why are we telling you this? We have had to increase our anticipated subs for 2020 by around 30p per week per person,. 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!
(Students in full time Education £20)
(Students in full time Education £25)
(Students in full time Education £15)
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Recordings
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Your Committee 2019
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 2019
(recognition of service in 2018)
In a change to previous years we will be referring to these people/businesses as our 'Community Champions'
In recognition of the help and assistance they have given to the society we acknowledge the following people/ places:
Tomy
Duby - Front of House Assistance
Jemima Stiff - Show Photography
Mrs S Ross
Mrs P Liddington