Numbers were a bit down again on Wednesday – half term maybe - but we worked hard and were in good voice. Next week we will polish Banana Boat Song and A Little Bit of Love, recap Eternal Flame (held over from last time), continue Grateful and Loved and have a look at Anthem (Dvorak) and Say, Say Yes, both of which we ran out of time for. All these plus a few simple warm-ups. As you know, these pieces are likely to form part of our programme for the Shaftesbury Fringe. Words, where needed, have been attached in recent weeks.
COMING CHOIR EVENTS
Sunday 20 July “Songs for a Summer Day” (Shaftesbury Fringe). 11.00 a.m. Abbey Gardens
Thursday 28 August Dementia Friendly Shaftesbury - Melodies Remembered. Afternoon. More details soon.
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 Something for everyone here I am certain.
Sunday 1 June 80th Birthday Celebration Recital by Chris Mahon. St James Church. FREE See attached flyer
Thursday 5 June Medical Aid for Palestinians – free event Marnhull Village Hall 7.30pm The evening will include a film: ‘The Present’ by Farah Nabusi – which won the BAFTA award for best short film in 2021 + free food and drink. There will be a raffle with some excellent prizes. Tickets are free and available in both shops in Marnhull, at the Hub on Saturdays and on the door. Any donations will be gratefully received and will go directly to Medical Aid for Palestinians – contactless payments accepted too.
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Karen and Co. in Kanekt, Indo-Jazz fusion. 6.30 p.m. St Leonard’s Church, Semley. See attached flyer
Sunday 8 June. Norton Wind Beethoven 3pm – St John’s Church Tisbury. The concert will last under an hour after which refreshments will be available. Free.
Saturday 14 June Wincanton Choral Society Summer Soiree. See earlier flyer
Sunday 15 June Big local finale of Surtierra with the Chilean band Quimantu. 3.00 p.m. The Exchange, Sturminster Newton.
Details at https://artsreach.co.uk/event/quimantu-surtierra-exchange
Wednesday 18 June Lunchtime concert at St Andrew's, Fontmell Magna Anna Gregory and Charlotte Collier, in a programme of songs, operatic arias and duets. See attached flyer
Sat 21 - Sun 22 June Flower Festival, including a Hymns and Pimms at 5.00 p.m. on the Sunday. St Michael and All Angels, Stour Provost See attached flyer
Thurs 3 - Sat 12 July Sound of Music. Shaftesbury Arts Centre See attached flyer
Sunday 6 July Summer Serenade with The Pilgrim Singers at The Dogs, Wincanton. See last week’s flyer.
Friday 11 July Spanish Evening at The Exchange, Sturminster. See last week’s 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
31 May 2025