Lots to take in today so please read this newsletter carefully maybe have your diaries at the ready.
There was a great turn-out last Wednesday. Thanks Estrella (alto) for the chocs. Our three pieces for Tony’s concert were sounding absolutely lovely by the end. We will be doing them again next week of course when we will adjourn to St Peter’s after our coffee break for a final run through and, most importantly, to sort out where we will be sitting / performing from etc. If you are intending to sing it is really important that you are there.
Next week we will also continue our Christmas repertoire with work on standard carols + Carol of Adoration, the Ukrainian Bell Carol (in Ukrainian of course), The First Nowell and Ding Dong Merrily together with Hosanna once more as our festive warm-up. Those of you (altos, tenors and basses) who have choir carol booklets from previous years please bring them along
COMING CHOIR EVENTS – there are a lot of these, so DIARIES OUT!
2024
Saturday 23 November Concert celebrating the life of Tony Hawkins. 5.00 p.m. St Peter’s Church. We will be singing three songs – When I was One and Twenty, Grateful and Loved and The Road Home. Normal dress code (shades of red above the waist [plain, no patterns], dark or black beneath.) Do tell your family and friend about this and maybe download and circulate the attached flyer. It’s always great to perform to a full house.
Sunday 8 December Carol singing at the Shaftesbury Christmas market. 11.30 am for about thirty minutes or so. We will congregate by the Christmas tree near King Alfred’s tea rooms at about 11.15. Collection for DEC
Tuesday 10 December Singing carols at St Dennis Lodge. 2.30 p.m.
Wednesday 11 December Open rehearsal – invite your friends, maybe do a party piece etc. Festive refreshments. Details anon.
Thursday 19 December Market Day Carol Singing followed by seasonal refreshments at the Arts Centre. Late morning, times to be decided. Collection for DEC
2025
Sunday 2 February Westminster Hospital Remembrance Service and Celebration. Town Hall. Afternoon. More details later,
Unspecified Thursday Singing for the Shaftesbury Thursday afternoon Dementia Friendly group
Saturday 27 September We have been asked by the organisers of Shaftesbury Carnival whether the choir be able to take part in the all-day entertainment. I have said provisionally yes so please make a note of the date in your next year’s diaries. Many thanks.
OTHER COMING EVENTS –
THIS WEEKEND Sunday 17 November Shaftesbury Symphony Orchestra concert. Beethoven’s Fifth, Magic Flute Overture, Dvorak’s Czech Suite and a new work by their amazing conductor Sarah Freestone. 4.00 p.m. St James Church. Admission free. See last week’s flyer.
Fri 22 – Mon 25 November Donhead Art Exhibition. See attached flyer.
Sunday 24 November Jump Field recordings of insects and amphibians combine with Karen playing live and multi-tracked clarinets to take audiences on an enchanting musical journey through a symphony of small voices. Dorchester Corn Exchange. 2.00 p.m. I am going to this and could probably offer a lift to two or three people if anyone would like transport. See attached flyer. Further details on https://www.dorchesterarts.org.uk/2024/04/25/sun-24-november-jump/
also …
Rolling Harmony at the Grosvenor, Shaftesbury. 4.00 p.m. Tickets £12. See attached flyer.
also …
Sing along with the Swingers. Victoria Hall, Tisbury. 3.00 p.m. Free entry. See attached flyer
Friday 6 December Hope, Light and Love – An Advent Journey. St Peter’s Church. 6.30 p.m. Lovely seasonal music, wine and mince pies. Not to be missed.
Sunday 15 December Wincanton Choral Society Christmas Concert. See last week’s flyer.
Thursday 19 December Handel's Messiah 6.00p.m. ST MARY'S CHURCH, Bruton, BA10 0EB A rare intimate chamber performance of Handel’s great work, ‘Messiah’, featuring world-class musicians 'The Echoing Air', a vocal ensemble of eight singers will sing both the choruses and solos, accompanied by instrumental ensemble. Tickets £12.50, booking fee applies, children free (no ticket required). Refreshments available beforehand. Tickets purchased here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/bruton/st-marys-church/handels-messiah/2024-12-19/18:00/t-moayrye or on the door (£15). Retiring collection for St Mary's Church.
YOGA
Annie (soprano) is offering mixed ability Yoga classes in Shaftesbury on Thursdays. See attached flyer for full details.
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 session/s paid for.
David
16 November 2024