Where and when we meet
We meet at the Guardian Centre on Clarendon Road, home of MertonVision.
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Rehearsals take place on Monday evenings. The centre is open from 19:30 for tea and coffee, and we start promptly at 19:45, finishing at 21:30. Members who join MertonVision for a small annual fee are then able to buy drinks from the licensed bar, and we close at 22:30. At least half the choir stays behind to socialise.
We have three terms a year, in line with Merton's academic term dates (see below). We do not have official rehearsals on bank holidays, but sometimes hold social events instead.
Our current fees are £34 per term standard rate, £16 per term for the unwaged, and £4 per rehearsal for guests. Fees are due at the first rehearsal of term; there is a £5 per week fee for late payment without prior agreement from the Chairman. Newcomers are welcome to try us out free for one week, and can then join when there is a space.
Term dates 2011-2012
Autumn (15 rehearsals):
- September 5, 12, 19, 26
- October 3, 11, 17, 31
- November 7, 14, 21, 28
- December 5, 12, 19
Spring (11 rehearsals):
- January 9, 16, 23, 30
- February 6, 20, 27
- March 5, 12, 19, 26
Summer (12 rehearsals):
- April 16, 23, 30
- May 14, 21, 28
- June 11, 18, 25
- July 2, 9, 16