[Testimonial from a past Member]

I have had a wonderful 18 years as a member of the choir - it has been a real joy to sing such a wide repertoire with you - thank you for that and thank you to all my fellow choir members who have been so kind and supportive in recent years. Good luck and keep up the good work.

Notices from the Musical Director

This section contains the most recent notices sent out by email by the Musical Director.

11th January 2012

Another good rehearsal last Wednesday, I thought, with confidence increasing page by page accompanied by significant dynamic contrasts and blend. But ! Still work to be done however and tickets to be sold - let's keep the momentum going ever forward and upward !

Evensong rehearsal - a lot of progress made by those who were there ! It's the 22 members who weren't there who worry me. If you have signed up but now can't sing Cathy Tarn and I need to know sooner rather than later -please ! Also I announced that the rehearsal on Feb 9th will now be in the cathedral at 6.00p.m.Please note and make every effort to be there -it's important.

6 December 2011

Some useful work done last night with problem areas being identified and addressed but still a lot of work to be done I am sure you will all agree. But we will get there - I feel we are on schedule at this time.

Next week I shall look at the Sanctus again, Libera Me and pages 179 to 192 plus any others sections that are brought to my attention !

Christmas concert

Carols chosen last night - 16-Infant Holy, 23-Coventry Carol, 25-O little one sweet, 41-Shepherds' Farewell.

Re Sarabande Carol - after discussions with Les about page 3 next week I want to try the following - altos to sing first tenor and all tenors to sing second tenor.

At the risk of becoming boring - tickets need pushing for the Xmas concert and Jan.28th.!

Look forward to hearing you again at the Johnston,

30 November 2011

First and most important next week's rehearsal is in Elvet Methodist church - if you know someone who doesn't get these emails please inform them a.s.a.p.

Last night was an important rehearsal - a complete run through to see how we have progressed so far. I was generally pleased with no.1 Requiem and no.2 Dies Irae which we sang in the first half. From then on things were less secure particularly the 2 big choruses so we need to look at those in more detail I think. We have 3 half rehearsals left this term and 4 complete ones in January so no need to panic as long as your attendance is as close to 100% as possible ! If you have specific concerns about particular sections please tell me !

A reminder about selling tickets - again ! The Verdi concert is going to be very expensive.

Carols at Newton Hall - cancelled - sorry - not enough numbers.

Signing up for concerts - some members don't know where to sign up apparently - there are columns on the attendance boards - if you can't find them ask Cathy Tarn please..

Verdi programme - we intend to put members' names on the programme this season. We need your permission so please initial the sheets next week or cross out if you don't want to be included.

Hospital carols - sheet is now available at rehearsal.

Attendance boards - I hope everybody has signed up for the concerts they are going to sing in i.e. Xmas, Verdi and Evensong - it's very important we have accurate figures. University Hospital carol sign up sheet available this week.

NEXT EVENT:

Choral Evensong

Tuesday 
14th February 2012

Durham Cathedral