That last half hour on Wednesday proved more of a marathon than we expected so maybe we should have a bit of a re-think. The extra time for socializing was great of course but we do need to make sure we are consolidating the songs we are learning too. Karen and I will probably aim for a 9.15 finish this coming week to split the difference and see how that works. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN CUPS / MUGS. This coming week we will do 500 Miles, We Got All the Love and Follow the Heron in readiness for our performance next Saturday, and consolidate That Lonesome Road, Bogoroditse, Shaftesbury’s Delights and the Ukrainian Easter hymn. Really hope to see you there.
COMING CHOIR EVENTS
Saturday 22 April Celebration of the life of Steven Ridout. Charlton Hall. We will be singing 500 Miles, Follow the Heron, We Got All the Love and (maybe) I’m Gonna Sing, Sing, Sing. Do make EVERY EFFORT to join us. Ann writes: the plan is to get everyone seated with a glass for the toast by 2.30. Speeches shouldn't take too long and then choir sing. Then food/beverages, cream tea and cake with tea/coffee all of which will be served buffet style.
Monday 1 May (BANK HOLIDAY) Fundraising day at Shaftesbury Arts Centre. More details soon.
Saturday 10 June Motcombe Fete tbd
Wednesday 21 June Make Music Day 2023. We hope to arrange something extra special. Watch this space.
Saturday 1 July Gold Hill Fair Provisionally 5.00 p.m. Barton Hill.
Sunday 23 July Shaftesbury Fringe 11.15 a.m. Shaftesbury Abbey Gardens
OTHER EVENTS
TONIGHT Saturday 15 April Spinning the Moon - Dorchester’s 7th community play. (Last performance) Thomas Hardye School, Dorchester. See earlier flyer. I went last night – it’s absolutely magnificent.
ALSO
Dakhabrakha – world famous Ukrainian band. 7.30 p.m. Marine Theatre, Lyme Regis. See attached flyer.
Sunday 16 April COME AND LEARN SONGS AND CHANTS TO BE SUNG AT THE BIG ONE 21st – 24th April 11 am -12.30 pm Shaftesbury Arts Centre. See attached flyer
Saturday 22 April For the Beauty of the Earth Gillingham Singers. 7.30 p.m. East Stour Church. See attached flyer.
Sunday 23 April Fonthill House Open Garden Music Alfresco – (see earlier flyer)
Sunday 7 May Dream of Gerontius. Gillingham Methodist Church. What a coup! For my money, one of the greatest choral works ever written! See earlier flyer or speak to Mike (bass).
Tuesday 9 May The Creation Quartet - Haydn, Dvorak and Schubert. St Peters at 7pm. Tickets from the Arts Centre box office (under 18s free) or at the door. Wine and juice bar. See earlier flyer
David
15 April 2023