We were in fine voice I felt last Wednesday and our final rendition of Kheruvimskaya was absolutely superb. We still have work to do on I can’t help falling in love which, through lack of time, was a bit rushed, but everything else went very well indeed. Bravo all round.
This coming week we will be polishing I Can’t Help Falling in Love along with Be Still My Soul, and Ani Couni (both held over from last time) together with As Above as a warm-up once more. Time (and numbers!) permitting our other pieces will be Anthem (that mighty Clark-Dvorak collaboration) and / or Funiculi Funicula The words of these last two are attached. Words for the others (where needed) have all been attached in recent weeks.
CHOIR COMING EVENT
Saturday 28 October Combined concert featuring ourselves, Palida and musicians from Brionne. More details later.
OTHER COMING EVENTS
TODAY Saturday 2 September Emily Burridge at Donhead St Mary Church. 7.00 P.M. See attached flyer.
Saturday 9 September 3.00pm in St. James’s Church. Nick Crump and Tim Laycock celebrate 35 years of musical friendship with a concert playing their favourite songs and tunes. See last week’s poster.
Sat 9 – Sun 17 September The Blackmore Vale Art Trail is centred around Shaftesbury but expands out as far as Gillingham, Sturminster Newton, Belchelwell and Child Okeford. 26 artists in 20 venues all very different in style and happy to welcome visitors and chat about art. Amongst the artists are choir members past and present including Viv Rudd, Elizabeth Hazelwood, Jane Shepherd and Andrea Jenkins. Free brochures available at choir.
Saturday 16 September Writing the land - an opportunity for a small group to enjoy an author-led activity designed to inspire writing about nature and place. See last week’s flyer.
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Phoenix Café Orchestra 2.45 – 4.00 The Exchange, Sturminster Newton. In aid of the Blackmore Vale ReadEasy Group. See last week’s flyer.
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Two Te Deums in a Day (choral day) Dorset Rural Music School, Blandford. See attached flyer.
SATURDAY 7 OCTOBER, COME AND SING FAURÉ REQUIEM & CANTIQUE. ST. JAMES’ CHURCH. Have a word with me if you would like more details.
OTHER NEWS
The organisers of the Shaftesbury Town Twinning are looking for hosts for visitors from Brionne towards the end of October. Mainly adults. If you are interested in offering hospitality have a word with Karen.
PAYMENT BY BACS
If any choir members would prefer to pay their subs online, our bank details are:
Shaftesbury Community Choir
Account no. 23158960
Sort code: 30-65-21
Payments can be made for individual sessions or block payments of several weeks but payments should be made before the session and please indicate the date of the session/s paid for.
David
2 September 2023