It was lovely to see such a good crowd in the Abbey Garden on Wednesday. Good singing too. We only have one more session before our Fringe show next Saturday so please make every effort to be with us this Wednesday. We will, weather permitting, be in the Abbey; if, for any reason, we need to make any last minute alternative arrangements you will be notified by e-mail by 5 o’clock on Wednesday itself. Otherwise, it’s the usual 6.45 for a 7 o’clock start. And, as if you need reminding, it will almost certainly get a bit chilly after about 7.30 or so.
Next time we’ll be looking at our entire concert programme (in no particular order): Alleluia; Blue Moon; Circle of Life; Ego Sum Pauper; Follow the Heron; Ghafoor's Bus; Harbour; Isa Lei; Isn't She Lovely; Jug of Punch; Morning has come; Up above my head; Vive la compagnie.
Also perhaps I'm Gonna Sing Sing Sing if we judge the audience to be in the mood for joining in.
We aim to have the biggest audience for any Fringe event this year, which should be eminently possible (if everyone does their bit of course) as we are more than likely to be the biggest performing group taking part. A quick reminder too that when we sing in public members of the choir are asked to wear shades of red above the waist and dark or black below.
CHOIR COMING EVENTS:
Saturday 28 August - Shaftesbury Fringe Festival. “A Slice of Song” We have booked our slot in the Abbey Gardens for 11 o’clock. Not long now. See also the six attachments for various Fringe events and the Blackmore Vale Art Trail all of which feature members and friends of the choir.
Sunday 12 September – Choir Picnic and singing in aid of St James’ Church. Grove Farm, Melbury Abbas. Bring along your friends and family and enjoy a picnic in the beautiful grounds at Grove. Glorious singing and summer sunshine (almost) guaranteed. Time tbc.
Wednesday 1 December – The U3A have invited us to sing for their Christmas lunch at the Olive Bowl in Gillingham. More details later.
David
21 August 2021