JGS

Every so often we run an event called a “Jolly Good Sing”. The event takes place on the afternoon of a Saturday and Sunday and the idea is that you come along, rehearse a piece for a few hours and then perform it in the early evening. It’s not something done for an audience (although sometimes a few people come along) but done for your own enjoyment to have fun starting from scratch. The details of the last time we did this are below.

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Join us for a “Jolly Good Sing”, to practise and perform the much-loved Faure Requiem, together with a selection of romantic motets, from scratch.  Everyone is welcome to this informal event – choir members and non-members alike.  No previous experience required, so don’t worry if you haven’t sung it before. Just turn up (and bring a friend if you like)!  If you have a copy of the score, please bring it  (we will be using the Hamelle edition of the Requiem) , but there will be plenty of copies to borrow on the day.

Faure– ‘Requiem‘

Purcell – A Selection of Romantic motets

Conducted by Michael Bowden, Accompanied by Mark Denza

Free light refreshments

Date: Saturday 21 February 2009

Time:  12:00 pm till 5:30 pm (Sing through at 4:30 pm)

Place: Christ Church, 155 Highbury Grove, London N5 1SA

Nearest tube:  Highbury & Islington

Costs:  £10 entrance (£8 in advance) including music hire and refreshments

£2 to listen to the sing-through

For more information or advance tickets contact: Rhian Walther at choir or email: ics@dial.pipex.com

NO BOOKING REQUIRED, JUST TURN UP ON THE DAY IF YOU PREFER

We look forward to seeing you on the day!

There are some solo opportunities in the Requiem for Bass/Baritone and Soprano. This is a great opportunity to try some solo singing in a no pressure environment. I look forward to hearing from you!