Practice tracks, when available, can be found at: www.paulhayward.org/rdcs

 

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Refreshments rota - September - December 2026

 

      

Information for new members relating to RDCS rehearsals, concerts, etc.

Rehearsals

(i) Times and Venues

The choir rehearses between September and the following May, with breaks for Christmas, Easter and half term holidays. Rehearsals take place on Monday evenings and are held at Ruddington Methodist Church, 38 Church St, Ruddington, NG11 6HD. Rehearsal times are 7.15pm – 9.15pm with a short break.

(ii) Music

Music is available on a loan basis at the start of each term, when a token amount will be charged to cover hire costs. Any profit goes into choir funds. After concerts music needs to be returned with as much of your pencil markings as possible rubbed out.   

(iii) Refreshments

Refreshments will be available at the break for a small charge.

Concerts

(i) Times and Venues

Concerts are held towards end of the Autumn Term and at the end of the Spring Term. Every two years we do a ‘Come and Sing Messiah’ which takes place before Christmas. Frequently we sing carols as part of the Ruddington Christmas Market, which is very popular with the singers and those who come to listen!

The venue for most of our concerts is St Peter’s (Parish) Church, where an afternoon rehearsal is held on the day, usually from 1.30pm – 4.00pm. Choir members need to be at the church at 7.10pm in time for the 7.30pm concert. 

(ii) Concert Dress

This is formal for the Winter concert but less formal if there is a lighter Spring programme. 

Formal dress for men:

• Black DJ and trousers
• White shirt
• Black bow tie (The bow tie and shirt colour might change for a less formal concert).

Formal wear for women:

• Long black skirt/trousers
• Black long-sleeved blouse with collar
• Choir scarf, on loan to the choir for the duration of membership. If you leave the choir please make sure the scarf is returned.