Dear All,
Some good work yesterday. Sopranos were spectacular too! In my Life is proving much harder than expected but I think we should all give it one final shot next week. We have three quarters of it more or less under our belts so there is just a little more to do. Fingers crossed. Next week we will also do: Viva la Musica, Ya Asim (again), Breathe In, For Once in My Life, Anthem (Dvorak), Joshua, Kyrie and Travellers’ Blessing.
COMING CHOIR EVENTS
Monday 2 December Shaftesbury Christmas lights etc. More details later.
Sunday 15 December Motcombe Christmas Procession. 5.00 – 7.00 p.m. More details later.
… and looking much further ahead
Friday 8 May 2020 We have been asked to take part in the Shaftesbury VE Day celebrations (75 year celebration). Again, more details later … much later.
JOSHUA
This is the link to the primary school from Ireland that I was telling you about. Glorious.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvXmiWE46rM&list=RDLuqhWz5rfGk&index=3
FRIENDS OF WESTMINSTER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Justine Elmendorff from the Friends spoke to us towards the end of yesterday’s choir. Most of us, I am sure, want to see our local hospital both secure and thriving. To that end, our carol singing this December will be in aid of the electric vehicle(s) the Friends are hoping to buy. As most choir members will be aware, these vehicles has been divided into various component parts with a notional figure attached to each. As is fitting for a choir such as ourselves, we are going to raise money for the sound system for which we hope to raise £400. Choir member who would like to contribute towards this financially, as well as vocally of course, will be able to do so during the carol singing. Gift aid envelopes will be available too. Justine is also keen to see the Friends membership increase. She will be bringing more application forms next week and, of course, hopes that many of us will want to sign up. You can take out a standing order for as little as 50p a month. There is no maximum!
OTHER EVENTS
Saturday 12 October Cabaret. Victoria Hall, Tisbury. See earlier flyer.
… also
The Sunny Side of Swing, Shroton. See attached flyer.
Sunday 13 October Dorset Bach Cantata Club performing cantatas Nos 11 and 34 with full orchestra. 3.00 (approx.) at Sturminster Newton School. FREE.
Friday 18 October Johnnie Walker at St James Church. See attached flyer.
Saturday 19 October The Music Makers of London. “Sun, Moon and Stars” Concert at St. John’s Church, Tisbury. Tickets can be bought in advance at: https://stjohntisbury.eventbrite.com (See earlier flyer)
Friday 25 October In Search of Shangri-La. Unashamed self-promotion - I am giving an illustrated talk at 7.00 p.m. at St John’s, Enmore Green. Tickets available from the Tourist Information Centre. (See earlier flyer)
Thurs 14 – Sat 16 November The Daniel Jazz and songs from Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Godspell and Rock Nativity. Performances at St Peter’s (Shaftesbury) on the Thursday, Gillingham Methodist Church on the Friday and St Mary’s (Motcombe) on the Saturday. Tickets on sale shortly. More details later.
NEW CHOIR CARDS AND PICTURES
Michael Bailey has produced a card of the choir singing at Gold Hill Fair. Copies cost £2.00 and Julia is taking orders. The cards are also likely to be available from various shops etc. in due course. Larger copies of the picture are also available for £10.00