Although numbers were a bit down there was no doubting the quality of our singing last week. Harbour, I felt, was particularly moving and I hope we all enjoyed I open my arms wide. We’ll be singing this as a warm-up again next time along with Feelin’ Groovy. We will also continue with Ryegrass and Clover along with Ya Azim and If there is to be peace (both held over from last time) + 500 Miles, Blue Moon, Lili Marlene and California Dreamin’. These last four I think would be particularly suitable for “Melodies Remembered” and words are attached. Words of Ryegrass and Clover were attached a couple of weeks ago and other words are not needed. Please print them out yourselves if you can and maybe a spare copy to pass onto the needy!
COMING CHOIR EVENTS
Saturday 22 March Opening of Shaftesbury Abbey. 11.00 a.m.
Thursday 27 March Singing for “Melodies Remembered” Town Hall. Arrive at 2.00 – sing from 2.30 – 3.30. (Thanks to those of you who have suggested songs for inclusion in our programme. Much appreciated. I have attached a list of suggested songs. If you intend joining us, please look it through and if anything strikes you as unsuitable let me know. Similarly, if there is anything you feel should be included let me know that as well.) NB Members share various forms of dementia as well as well as a love of music and singing (and being sung to) and ages range from 60 – 90.
Thursday 24 April Summer is a-comin’ in – a “welcoming springtime” procession. More details later.
Sunday 20 July Shaftesbury Fringe. 11.00 a.m. Abbey Gardens
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.
OTHER COMING EVENTS
Friday 7 March Karen and Helen Porter entertaining at East Knoyle. See earlier flyer.
Friday 14 March Words Under Ground. Nun’s Passage (under King Alfred’s Kitchen). See attached flyer.
also
Afghan Musical Evening. Quaker Meeting House, Salisbury. Admission free. See attached flyer.
Sunday 23 March Kanekt at the Grosvenor Hotel. (Karen and Co featuring guitar, sitar and clarinet.) See earlier flyer.
Thurs 1 – Sun 4 May Hidden Gems singing weekend in Brussels. See earlier flyer
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
1 March 2025