Members Page
Worcester Festival Choral Society (WFCS) members are friendly and enthusiastic, with a real passion for outstanding choral singing! This page provides everything you need to know if you are hoping to join, or are already a Chorus member.
LOOKING TO JOIN?
Worcester Festival Choral Society membership is currently full for all voice parts. However, if would like to be added to our waiting list, please email our Membership Secretary Alison Riddell via our contact form who will let you know if vacancies arise.
Please note that new chorus members usually join either in September, when rehearsals begin for our autumn term performances; or in January, when we start rehearsing for our spring concert.
If you are considering joining us, or you are a new member with some questions, you'll also find additional information on our New Members FAQs page, or contact us for more details.
ALREADY A CHORUS MEMBER?
The remainder of this page, although possibly of interest to prospective members, contains information relevant to those currently singing with us.
Rehearsal schedule for the 2023-24 season
Click HERE to see details of our current season rehearsal dates, their location and any extra events.
Director of Music's rehearsal notes for the current season
Musical Director's Rehearsal Schedule for current season - coming soon
Concert programme 2023-24 - advance information
Information for concert days
• Afternoon rehearsal
This rehearsal is mandatory. You will be allocated a place on the concert platform, and will find your seat number on a list at the foot of the staging. Please be in your seat ready to rehearse by the desigated time (usually 1.30pm). Rehearsals usually finish by 4.30pm.
• Choir Folders
Every Choir member must have a WFCS folder to be used during concerts. These are issued to members by our Librarian on receipt of a £5 deposit, which is returnable when the member returns the folder on leaving the Choir. If you are a new member then please see our Librarian to obtain your folder.
• Borrowed Music Scores
All borrowed music must be returned to our Librarian by the night of the concert. If for any reason you find that you are unable to sing in a concert then please return your music as soon as possible (at the latest at the last rehearsal before the concert). If you cannot bring it or send it via a friend to a Monday rehearsal then it can be delivered or posted to her home address; please contact our Librarian for details.
• Dress for Concerts
Gentlemen - Black dinner suit, white shirt, black bow tie, black shoes.
Ladies - Black dress or skirt (long enough to cover the knees when seated) or smart black trousers. Long sleeved black top with high neck, black shoes and accessories. Please refrain from wearing and sparkling jewellery that can reflect the lights.
Purchasing concert tickets
Choir members can purchase concert tickets from our Online Box Office or the TicketSource order hotloine 0333 666 3366. For more details and information on member ticket concessions see New Member FAQs.
How you can support us when shopping online
Do you shop online, or participate in the Worcester Community lottery? Visit our Support Us page to find out about the many ways you can support WFCS at no extra cost to yourself.
20% off when you purchase ChoraLine's EasyPlay voice part recordings
As a member of WFCS, you can enjoy 20% off the usual price of voice part rehearsal aids (EasyPlay format) from ChoraLine - a great help when learning your voice part for a new work. Contact our Marketing & PR Officer HERE to request more details and the special discount code.
Data Protection Policy
In line with the GDPR regulations of 25 May 2018, you can find our WFCS Data Policy HERE
Rules of the Society
WFCS RULES (updated September 2012)
E-newsletters
Twice a year (in Autumn and Spring) we produce 'The Choral Chronicle' e-newsletter for Chorus members (and supporters of the Society on request). The most recent issues are accessible below.
 | Choral Chronicle Autumn 2023 |
| WFCS Choral Chronicle E-newsletter Autumn 2023 | |
| WFCS Choral Chronicle Spring 2023 |
| WFCS Choral Chronicle E-newsletter Spring 2023 | |
| WFCS Choral Chronicle Autumn 2022 |
| WFCS Choral Chronicle E-newsletter Autumn 2022 | |
| WFCS Choral Chronicle Spring 2022 |
| WFCS Choral Chronicle E-newsletter Spring 2022 | |
| WFCS Choral Chronicle Autumn 2021 |
| Choral Chronicle Spring 2020 |
| Choral Chronicle Autumn 2019 |
| Choral Chronicle Spring 2019 |
| Choral Chronicle Autumn 2018 |
| Choral Chronicle Spring 2018 |
| Choral Chronicle Autumn 2017 |
| Choral Chronicle Spring 2017 |
| Choral Chronicle Summer 2016 |
| Choral Chronicle August 2015 |
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