Finance and Subscriptions.

Managed by:  Paul Fizpatrick

  • How Much:
    • The annual Harmony Federation membership subs are €195 payable at the start of the calender year.
    • For members who join after the start of year the subs are adjusted pro rata
  • IABS subscription:
    • To participate in IABS events,  you have to be a member of IABS, Harmony Federation handles this in 2 ways:
      • You add on the membership fee (€35) to the above subscription and Harmony Federation pays this on your behalf.
      • You pay this yourself directly or through another group.

Note!  You only have to pay IABS once even if you are in multiple groups

  • Payment
    • You can either pay in full, quarterly or monthly.  Most members set up a standing order.  Simply add up the amount owed and divide by your instalments. 
  • Bank Acct Details
    • Harmony Federation Bank account details (Iban and Bic) will be provided to you by our Finance Manager

Membership

Managed by:  Liam Clarke 

Once you passed your audition, what to do day one:

  • Upon becoming a member you will be set up on the members area and will receive your User Name and Password to login as a member to our website:

https://harmonyfederation.com/user/login?destination=g/dashboard.

  • On first time logging in you will be asked to change your password, please do this immediately!!
  • If you forget your password just ask the members manager to reset it for you.
  • Login gives access to sheet music and teach tracks plus a lot more of the Harmony Federation Repertoire.

Harmony Federation Constitution

  • It is important that you familiarise yourself with the following documents: 
  1. Hfed Constitution.
  2. Hfeds Guideline Practices and Procedures.

Wardrobe

Managed by: Gerard Corbett

As we are a performing group you will be required to dress appropriately to provide a uniform look to our group.  You may not need the Stage Outfit immediately,  however it is recommended to get the Walking out gear asap.  You will need:

  • Harmony Federation Walking out Outfit: 
    • This is a green polo shirt with the harmony federation Logo.   
    • You will need to purchase one of these from the Wardrobe Manager.
    • It is Used for informal sing outs or where we are attending an event as a group.
    • The cost of the t-shire is approx. €25 approx. 
  • Harmony Federation Stage Outfit:
    • This is formal formal dress ware for performing in competitions or at other designated formal occasions.
    • This consists of 
      • Stage Dress Jacket, Green Dress Shirt and green Hanky: 
        • Harmony Federation rent the jacket to the member for the duration of their membership.
        • There is one off rental cost for the Jacket of €35, the jacket must be returned if the member leaves.
        • The member must also purchase the Green stage Shirt, this currently costs €28 approx.
      • Dress Suit Trousers and Black Patent Shoes, Black Braces:
        • This is to be provided by the member themselves.   The Rules are:  
          • Trousers must be black and formal dress suit trousers. i.e. not jeans cargo pants, sweat pants etc.
          • Shoes must be black patent - Important note these do not have to be expensive.  They are only used very occasionally. People have purchased these for as low as €30
          • Braces must be black and at least 1 inch wide.  No Markings or embroidery.  Metal bits should be silver in colour if possible.
        • Talk with members they will show you where to get them at minimal cost.
  • ID Badge
    • A Name Badge (sticker) is supplied to the member at rehearsals.
    • The badge make it easy for other to remember you and you them.
    • When you purchase your Green Polo T-shirt your name will be embroidered upon it.
    • Please remember to ware your Harmony Federation Polo T-shirt to every rehearsal and out door event.
  • Covid 19 Harmony Federation Singers Mask
    • Following Government Guidelines a Covid singers mask will be provided when restriction are active in the Ireland
    • Each new member will receive 1 singers mask during Covid enforcement
    • If the singers mask is lost,  the cost of replacement is covered by the member

Comittee members

  • Matthew Roche - Chair
  • Donal Coveney - Secretary
  • Paul Fizpatrick - Finance
  • Michael Boyle - Operations
  • Liam Clarke - Membership
  • Jim Ryan - Communications