JOIN THE ERSO MEMBERSHIP SCHEME!

We want to make ERSO the best possible orchestra it can be for our players.  That means playing exciting and challenging music that will attract and retain good players, who will come together for fun, friendly and satisfying rehearsals and fantastic concerts in front of large, appreciative audiences. 

We want to keep building the engagement and involvement with our players and hold a social lunch three times a year for the whole orchestra where we share food and chat and we always have a post-concert gathering.

What does being a Member mean?

  • You will be able to participate in our Annual Repertoire Selection Process. 
  • You will be able to give your views on how ERSO runs (both musically and socially) by talking to committee members and you are welcome to attend committee meetings
  • You will have priority for taking part in a concert if the section is over-subscribed.
  • We ask that Members make Members’ Donations, unless this would cause any hardship.  

    Unlike many other orchestras, we will not operate a “pay to play” policy, as we understand that pensioners, students and people on low incomes or who are unemployed may find making any donation difficult.  We want to emphasise that there is no obligation to donate if this applies to you. We would much rather have you on board making music with us!

    So, if this is the case for you, when you sign up as a member, just need to sign up as “currently not a donating member” to enjoy all of the same benefits as other members.

    Members who are in a position to make donations without creating any hardship, particularly if they are in full-time employment, are asked to make donations as this will allow us to make more ambitious plans and reduce the huge amount of work that is involved in external fundraising.

    To find out more about donations and how to pay go to: members donations

How to join the Membership Scheme

  • Joining our Members List which will help us communicate with you more effectively about all the latest ERSO news and plans.  To do this, please email the following info to ersoinfo@gmail.com
    • Name
    • Email
    • Mobile
    • whether you will be
      • making a monthly donation by standing order (preferred)
      • making an annual donation
      • making a dontaion by concert
      • a non Donating Member
    • whether you are a UK tax payer
  • You will need to pay a £1 Membership Fee (enables us to claim GiftAid on Members’ Donations) which can be paid to Colin by credit card at a rehearsal or by electronic transfer to Music Illuminated R/C (sort code 089299, account 65050778).  Remember to include your name in the “Reference” field.