An a capella choir which apsires to more complex harmonies and to develop as a choral group
Gary Laybourn 2010
Meeting time and place Monday evenings at Normanton Street Methodist Church, Forest Hill.
Enrolment criteria More commitment is expected of members to attend regularly over the year (September to July) and to take part in performances. Maximum number: 40 When numbers fall below 40, the musical director and committee will advertise within the Raise the Roof Singers for new members, targeting specific voice parts, e.g. alto, bass, etc. Interested people will be invited to a 'taster' session on a Monday. The MD will listen to the new voices singing along with other choir members in small groups (no individual auditions) and will seek the blend of sound that the choir requires at that time. Final decision to invite new members to join the choir rests with the MD.
Administration Self-managing with organising committee overseeing administration, membership, finance, performance schedule, future planning and MD appointment.
Performances Two or three concerts per year, with ticket sales or retiring collection; percentage of proceeds to charity.
