We are proud of our great working relationships with contemporary composers, but increasing our funding would allow us to do even more to champion contemporary choral music. If you are as passionate about supporting contemporary music as Commotio, we would love you to be our Friend (details below)
Current Friends
Judith Godsland (Life Friend)
Anne Mackintosh and Michael Gardiner
Bryant and Margaret Ambrose
Derek and Clare Mowbray
Alexandra Green
How to Apply
Annual Friendship: £60 single - 1 person / £100 joint - 2 people
Please complete the application form below
Payment can be made by cash or card at one of our concerts, or through Paypal by clicking here
Some examples of how we will use your contribution
Commission new works by contemporary composers
Record more contemporary works
Hire/purchase of music scores
Masterclasses with experts in the field of pieces we are performing (choral conductors/composers)
What we are able to offer you in return for your contribution
Friendship card (when available)
Complimentary ticket and one complimentary drink at each of our three Oxford concerts (Christmas, Easter and Summer) up to a maximum of 3 tickets per year for Single membership and 6 tickets per year for Joint membership. Tickets are non-transferable and do not extend to concerts outside the three main Oxford concerts.
One complimentary copy of any CD newly released during the period of Friendship
Reserved seating of your choosing at all concerts (please contact us in advance)
Acknowledgement of your support in programmes and on our website (only with your consent)
Dedicated Friends email: friends@commotio.org