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Friends of St Matthew's Music
Our aim
St Matthew's is a large sought-after venue for
music-making and the performing arts, with a distinguished heritage of artistic
excellence and patronage which we now wish to advance.
The
Friends of St Matthew's Music is an association of people who wish to help
maintain and enhance music-making here for present and future generations as
well as to enjoy one another's company through a programme of social and
cultural activities.
The main objective of the Friends is to support
the Director of Music in the fostering and development of music-making at St
Matthew's. This objective may incorporate financial and social support
towards the work of the Choir and to music events held at St Matthew's both
choral and instrumental as well as contributing to provisions relating to the
music. The Friends also contribute positively to scholarships and
educational courses in addition to the Choir's cathedral visits and social
outings.
In order for the music at St Matthew's to continue to thrive
and to ensure the future security of the Choir and tradition which has been
built up over a period of more than one hundred years we need your support.
Membership
Support of the music through the Friends is given
by members in regular payment of subscriptions and, for some, by joining in the
life and worship of the Church community. While many members live locally
there are others further afield who simply enjoy receiving information about the
music of the Church, its mission, development and role within the community.
Membership is open to anyone, and as a Friend you will:
- help to secure the future of the music and Choir at St Matthew's and
uphold its musical tradition
- contribute positively to musical events at St Matthew's especially
concerts given by the Choir and recitals on the renowned Walker organ
- receive reductions on ticket prices and priority seating at concerts and
other musical events supported by the Friends
- enjoy an annual social gathering and receive an annual report and
periodic newsletters keeping you up to date with the life and progress of
the music and Choir and of its Friends
- meet others with similar interests and have the opportunity to share in
the outings, lectures and other social occasions which are arranged
- if you wish to give practical help, have the reward of working as part of a vibrant team at concerts and events
If you are interested in joining the Friends of St Matthew's Music and supporting our cause, please contact 01604 791251 or email music @ stmatthews-northampton.org.uk. Alternatively, you can download a leaflet (pdf, 1Mb) with more details of the Friends and how to become a member here, as well as a membership form (pdf, 160Kb).
100+ Club
The Friends of St Matthew's Music invite you to join their...
100 PLUS CLUB DRAW
for first and second prize of £100+ and £50+
every 3
Months (January, April, July, October)
Subscriptions: £3 per month, £9 per quarter or £36 per year.
Payable
by cash/cheque/banker's order
To enrol please apply to:
The Administrator, 100Plus Club, St Matthew's
Parish Office, 27A The Drive, Northampton, NN1 4RY.
01604 791251
office @
stmatthews-northampton.org.uk