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beckenham acappella updated agreement

the essentials

Hi everyone, I'm updating the membership agreement to make sure it is as clear as possible, taking into account questions and feedback relating to the previous version, and to make sure it provides all sensible information and protections for all of us. Please read The Essentials below and the Full Agreement here and let me know at the bottom of this page if you are happy to sign. If you have any questions please contact me before signing. 

 

About us:

Beckenham Acappella Choir is a non-auditioned community choir close to the centre of Beckenham. We believe that singing should be for everyone and our taster sessions are open to any adults who want to sing in a choir. We encourage fun, development, confidence-building, and a social space and network within a musical context. 

 

We aim to create a supportive and community-orientated space where everyone feels comfortable to participate in their own way. We welcome people of all backgrounds and identities and we encourage respect for each other, with no judgement on ability, and space for different learning styles. 

 

Choir members are not required to read music or to have prior experience of singing or being in a choir. However, we do ask that you engage fully during rehearsals, can work independently with the materials provided, and take personal responsibility for practising the pieces between sessions to be ready for any performances you would like to participate in.

 

If you have any access needs or adjustment needs that would help you take part please let us know and we’ll do our best to support you. 

 

What You're Paying - updated fees from June 2026​

  • Resources pack fee, paid every 6 months: rising from £15 to £15.51 (equates to £2.56/month). This price will update with your next resources pack following 1st June  2026

  • Monthly subscription, taken in advance on the 1st of each month: rising from £33 to £34.12 from 1st June.

  • If you are not happy with this updated agreement you can leave the choir before the new terms come into effect by emailing me at beckenhamacappella@gmail.com and your membership will end on 31st May. 2026. Please note that, due to how payment systems work, even if you cancel with us before the 1st June payment date, your bank may still process it. If that happens, we will refund it in full within 14 days of receiving your cancellation notice.

 

What You Get

Access to:
- all choir rehearsals (online and face to face)

- additional workshop and event opportunities, including regular collaborations with our sister choir Palace Acappella
- social activities
- performances and
- online resources to support learning and home practice

 

Some performances, workshops or social events may have extra costs, which will be clear upfront and you'll pay separately.

 

You Need to Know

  • We may take photos and videos during rehearsals and performances for promotion. Please let us know if you prefer not to be photographed or videoed. 

  • Our Director is First Aid trained.

  • If circumstances outside our control (like severe weather or illness) mean we can't run a session, we'll reschedule or offer an alternative. You won't get a refund, but we'll make it up to you with extra sessions or extended membership where feasible. We'll notify you as soon as possible of any cancellation or rescheduling.

 

You Have the Right to Change Your Mind

You can cancel within 14 days of joining and receive a full refund if you've not attended any sessions or received physical materials. If you have attended or received materials, we'll deduct the direct costs from your refund. If you would like to cancel, email with a clear statement that you wish to cancel.

 

Before you sign - here are some links with essential and useful information:

 

Have Questions?

Email us at beckenhamacappella@gmail.com before you sign.​​​

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