Congratulations to those of you who hot footed from the G&S Show to round off their day with a good sing. This coming week we’ll be meeting in the Town Hall at our usual time of 7.15 for 7.30 and finishing at around 9.00. Although we didn’t manage it last week, if the weather is good, we might just sing outside again. It might be worth bringing a jumper just in case.
Next time we plan to polish Can’t buy me love and look at Travellers’ Blessing (both held over from last time), complete The Red Kalyna and have a look at I Wish I Knew How, Walk a Mile in My Shoes and Every Time I Feel the Spirit together with Come and Sing and We Got All the Love as warm-ups. As ever, something for everyone I hope. Words of Every Time and I Wish are attached, the others have either been attached recently or you won’t need them. Although Julia will have some sets of words with her, please do print them out yourselves if you possibly can.
COMING CHOIR EVENTS
Sunday 18 December! Motcombe Christmas procession (carols + donkey) 5pm (alongside the band).
Saturday 22 April 2023 Celebration of the life of Steven Ridout. Charlton Hall
Saturday 10 June Motcombe Fete
OTHER EVENTS
Sunday 4 September The first of the wonderful autumn organ concerts at Gillingham Methodist Church. See last week’s flyer. (Other concerts on 18 September, 2, 16 and 30 October)
Saturday 24 September ‘Sing like a Nun — for Fun!’ exploring plainchant and polyphony. Royal School of Church Music tutor David Beeby will conduct a workshop at St Peter’s Church. No music knowledge needed, just a willingness to join in and discover the earliest development of western music. £12.50 (or £11.50 Members of SAC). Booking essential via the Shaftesbury Arts Centre.
Saturday 1 October Choral Day Stainer’s Crucifixion and The Daughter of Jairus. St James’ Church. (See corrected flyer, attached.
Sat 15 – Sun 16 October Come and Sing Purcell. Wardour. See earlier flyer.
FOODBANK
Keep the trolley filled to overflowing.
SHAFTESBURY SKETCHES
As you know, Elizabeth (tenor) has produced a lovely book of sketches which she is selling to raise money for the Westminster Hospital’s League of Friends. RRP is £12.50 but Elizabeth will be selling them at choir at a special price of £10.
THIS IS ALFRED
Listen to Alfred Arts on 107.3FM with Jeanette Hardiman. Visit https://thisisalfred.com/schedule for a list of show times for the week 15 August or listen on demand at https://player.autopod.xyz/210737 (fast forward 2 minutes).
-Strolling photographer Philip Galvan tells Jeanette more about his career and his travels. And he has a number of useful tips for aspiring photographers.
-Anya Noakes tells Jeanette all about her artist father Michael Noakes who painted many famous personalities and was a royal favourite.
-Dancer Erica Phillips chats about her love of tap dancing and reveals the many benefits it offers for all ages
David