Every year we help to raise money for national and local charities and perform in support of numerous local organisations, in venues ranging from churches to village halls and theatres. £50,000 has been generated over the past 6 years for charitable causes, from concerts in which the choir has participated. For each concert we provide the conductor, a compere, accompanist and of course our choristers, bringing along our own electronic keyboard in the absence of a well tuned piano at the venue.
Your only commitment would be to provide the venue and, desirably, light refreshments, generate some publicity and make the ticket and programme sales.
Most concerts have ticket prices ranging from £5 to £10, dependant on the type of event or venue, this would mean that if 150 -200 people attended at a price of £8.00 per head, £1200 -£1600 could be taken in ticket sales alone, extra income being raised from programmes, refreshments and raffles. The choir always bring a following of partners and patrons to our concerts, who would pay negotiated concessionary rates, further boosting the ticket sales.
For less ambitious ventures a minimum paying audience of 50 -60 people would be ideal, not only to cover costs, but to make the event worthwhile for all concerned. An enthusiastic audience encourages the choir to deliver its best!
The choir charge a standard fee for booking and travelling expenses may be negotiable dependant on circumstances. We may ask for a percentage of the revenue from ticket sales but will consider charging a lower fee in support of events where we have a special affinity with the cause or organisation.
We have a busy diary of events in 2011 and 2012 but are happy to discuss how your requirements might be met. For fund raising to be a success forward planning is vital.
Please contact our choir secretary Harry KIng on 07852 991910 or mail us at mwmvc2@fsmail.net
Cheque presentation -Alington Hall
A joint concert with Much Wenlock Male Voice Choir, Shrewsbury Police Choir, Shifnal MVC and One Accord was held on 9th April 2011 to a packed audience of 350, in the Alington Hall at Shrewsbury School. The concert raised £1800 for the Air Ambulance, a cheque was later presented to the co-ordinator by representatives of the choirs in the grounds of the school.
Following a concert in aid of Hope House at The Holy Trinity Church, Much Wenlock, in March 2011 a choir patron Tricia Yates commented “The choir always gives good concerts with such a variety of songs it is a real pleasure to listen to their performances” The concert raised more than £600 for the charity.
On Saturday 6th August 2011 the choir performed at the wedding of Nick Hamilton and Lisa Frost at St Marys RC Church in Shifnal. After the service the bride said “your choir’s contribution to my wedding made it special and everybody commented on how fabulous you were. I felt that your contribution really made our service that extra bit personal and entertaining at the same time….you really were absolutely brilliant and Father John was also particularly impressed!”
The choir would be pleased to take bookings for other couples who want to make their special day that extra bit special!