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As I write..... .... I am unable to say anything about the likely success of your endeavours over the Easter Vigil. What I can say is the Crucifixion you sang last was just amazing! I'm considering (and only that!) working on something on Wednesday 16th April 2014.... but not the Stainer again!* Today's Good Friday service was a bit disappointing for all sorts of reasons, not all of which were within our control! Fingers crossed there will be a little more sensitivity from some to 'listening' around (to the organ, and to the rest of the Choir) whilst singing tomorrow night. It would improve our overall sense of pitch hugely. The constant unwillingness of one or two people to do this this is most disheartening for all of us. Sorry. Happy Birthday Congratulations
Many congratulations
to Terry Jupp on the occasion of
her 80th Birthday!
'Celebrating' one's 80th birthday by singing Stainer's The
Crucifixion might not seem terribly appropriate to many of you, but
is a wonderful and poignant reminder of just how loyal Terry has
always been to the Choir and the parish over so very many years, and
just how willing she has been with her Tuesday and Sunday commitments to us. Happy
Birthday, Terry. Tony |
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New Music for 2013.... update My intention is to order Carols for Choirs 5 in May (NOT June), together with John Rutter's new carol All bells in Paradise that was premiered at Kings College Cambridge last Christmas. This is the last call for anyone wanting to purchase their own copy of the Fauré Requiem at a 10% discount for November 2nd's performance. Order book closes 30th April. Choir's Web site For those of you who may not have noticed, on 14th March I added our Twitter feed to the foot of the Choir's Web site so that you are all able to see what I Tweet!! Singing Plainchant Four people responded with a yes and one with a no last month - I'll ask just once more: Would there be an interest if I offered a parish-based Day Course in learning more about the history of and the singing of Plainchant? If there is, I might approach Nick Gale, Director of Music at St. George's Cathedral. Your thoughts? |
Outing to Finchcocks Musical Museum 9th June Jeannette has confirmed the details of our day out as follows. Please note that timings are approximate - Finchcocks is open from the time we arrive. There should be ample opportunities to wander the house, gift shop, pictures and, weather permitting, the lovely gardens during the course of the day:
10:15
(promptly!) Depart from Green Lane near Hermitage Lane The coach will be able to drop-off at Warwick Road and Norbury Fire Station only, if requested prior to departing the museum. Visit the Finchcocks Web site HERE |
Habemus Papam! May God bless Pope Francis as he begins the ministry the Holy Spirit encouraged the 115 Cardinals in the Conclave to provide us with. May his Pontificate be fruitful to the Church. This month's quiz question On what date does the feast
of St. Francis of Assisi fall in the Church's calendar? Please remember..... Anne M. Mary E. & Frank, and Jo T. in your Easter prayers. And finally..... Streatham: a fascinating read HERE and lots of pictures HERE |
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