Our summer concert was a great success. See the Past Events page for review

Dear Choir Members,                                                     August 2008

I hope that you are enjoying the “summer” break. The new choir season will soon be upon us and I thought that you might find the following information and reminders useful.

Firstly, “Congratulations!” to all who took part in the Cry of the Earth concert. I have received many compliments from both audience and performers saying how much they enjoyed it and what a wonderful venture it was. The review in the local paper was somewhat edited and the full version is on our website. I will also put a copy on the choir notice board. John was very pleased with the evening and says we should be proud of what we achieved!

Rehearsals resume on Tues 9^th Sept, 7-8pm social hour with refreshments followed by our first rehearsal of Messiah. Later in the term we will also be rehearsing Carols for the Congress Theatre Concerts.

We begin rehearsing Haydn’s Creation after Christmas for the concert in May. The choir year therefore falls into two main terms, consequently subs will be £65 for the year or £35 for each term. Refunds will only be given for medical reasons. Any rehearsals/events which may take place in the summer will be charged for separately.

Shirlene Billeness and Susan Winge will be giving a recital at 1pm on Wednesday 17^th September at All Souls Church. Your support would be so much appreciated.

Eastbourne is to hold a Victorian Festival again this year and The Eastbourne and District Choirs Association, of which ECS is a member, will be providing the choir for a concert in All Saints Chapel, Darley Road, Meads, at 4pm on Sat 27^th Sept. If you would like to take part please see details on notice board and there are leaflets on the table. It is good fun and a beautiful venue in which to sin

Elizabeth Muir Lewis, our founder and Life Patron, is organizing her annual trip to the Richard Lewis Award finals at the Royal Academy of Music on Monday 26^th January. I know many choir members like to go to this great event. More details on our website and at choi

Dates for this season –

Tue 9^th Sept -  Rehearsals resume, 7pm- 8pm social hour, then rehearsal.

Tue 7^th Oct  - Choir AGM 7pm.

Tue 28^th Oct – Half term – no rehearsal

Sat 15^th Nov – John is leading a “Come and sing Messiah” day in Hastings which he thought might be of interest. – More details when I have them.

Friday 5^th Dec – Extra rehearsal for concert 7.30pm – venue to be advised.

Sat 6^th Dec – Messiah concert, Eastbourne Town Hall, 7.30pm. with an afternoon rehearsal.

Tues 9^th Dec – Last Tuesday rehearsal before Christmas break.

Friday 12^th Dec - Dress rehearsal for Congress Carols, 7pm at the Congress theatre.

Sat 13^th Dec – Congress Carol concerts, 2.30pm and 7.30pm.

Wed 17^th Dec – Lunch time Carol Service at All Souls Church at 1pm.

Thurs 18^th Dec – Proposed Choir Christmas dinner – 7pm at Kings Restaurant (Sussex Downs College in Kings Drive)

Tues 13^th Jan – We resume rehearsals after the Christmas break.

Sat 17^th January – Open workshop on Haydn Creation led by the eminent musician and broadcaster Brian Kay at the Town Hall. This will be free to choir members. Registration – 9.15am.The day will end at 5pm.

Tues 17^th Feb – Half term – no rehearsal.

Tues 7^th and Tues 14^th April - Easter break. 

Friday 15^th May - Extra rehearsal for concert 7.30pm. venue to be advised.

Sat 16^th May – Creation Concert, All Saints Church, Grange Road, 7.30pm with an afternoon rehearsal. You will be pleased to know that Kishani, who sang so beautifully in the Brahms Requiem, will be singing the soprano solos for us.

Any further events for this season are open for discussion!

 

I look forward to seeing you all on 9^th September,

Wishing you all a happy singing year!

 

Liz Barker         

Chair Eastbourne Choral Society