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Information for Members

Jane at reahersal.  Copyright Caroline Glanville
Sketch by Caroline Glanville
Copyright Caroline Glanville

 


Rehearsals

Autumn/Winter 2011

All rehearsals start at 7.30pm unless otherwise stated

6 January 2012 Rehearsal at Priory School
13 January 2012 Rehearsal at Priory School
20 January 2012 Rehearsal at Priory School
27 January 2012 Rehearsal at Priory School
3 February 2012 Rehearsal at Priory School
10 February 2012 Rehearsal at Priory School
17 February 2012 Half Term but Rehearsal at Priory School.
24 February 2012 Rehearsal at Priory School
2 March 2012 Rehearsal at Priory School
9 March 2012 Rehearsal at Priory School
16 March 2012 Rehearsal at Priory School
23 March 2012 Concert at Roddington V.H.
30 March 2012 Rehearsal at Priory School

There will then be a break for Easter and rehearsals will re-start on Friday 20 April 2012

 


Meetings
Annual General Meeting

The 2011 Annual General Meeting was held on Friday 25 March 2011 starting at 7.30pm, before the evening rehearsal. The current Treasurer wishes to step down but will remain in post until a replacement is found. One other Committee member also stood down so there is opportunity for fresh faces to join the Committee and help run the orchestra. Minutes will be available at rehearsals
The 2012 Annual General Meeting will be held on Friday 30 March 2012 starting at 7.30pm, before the evening rehearsal.

Committee

The Committee met on 11 May, 16 September, 2 November 2011 and 13 January 2012. Minutes of Committee meetings are available to members at rehearsals. The next Committee meeting will be on Friday 9 March 2012 - before rehearsal.


Photos

Theatre Severn

These photos were taken at the concert on 21st March 2009 given at The Theatre Severn to raise funds for The Severn Hospice. Members can order copies from The Secretary who will also advise on costs.

Church of the Holy Spirit, Harlescott, Shrewsbury

These photos were taken during the Orchestra performance in September 2011

 


Social Events

The Summer outdoor party in July was a great success with the weather keeping reasonably fine. Guest "chef" was Dave Heywood, with assistance from Rob (and Pat in the kitchen!).
The Annual Christmas Dinner took place on Monday 12 December 2011 at Shrewsbury Golf Club, Condover and was enjoyed by all who attended


Dress Code

There is a dress code for public performances and members are required to adhere to it. This consists of:
 
For Formal Concerts
Ladies
A maroon/burgandy, silky evening   blouse together with a long black evening  skirt and black shoes.
Men
Black dress suits, dress shirt, with black shoes and socks and burgundy bow tie.

For less formal concerts, eg ones that are out of doors,
Ladies
A white blouse with collar and short sleeves, black knee length skirt, black or flesh coloured tights with black shoes (black trousers in cold weather) and an SLO sweatshirt.
Men
A white shirt, black trousers with black shoes and socks, and an SLO sweatshirt


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