events 2009-10
MONDAY 14 & 21 SEPTEMBER 2009
OPEN REHEARSALS 6th Form Centre, Mile Oak Road, Portslade, 7pm
Potential new members are warmly invited to meet and sing alongside existing members in a friendly and enjoyable atmosphere. Experience the thrill of taking part in concerts, tours, festivals and recordings, singing a wide range of music with professional instrumentalists and soloists.
SATURDAY 24 OCTOBER 2009
CHORAL DISCOVERY WORKSHOP : SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE, Southwick Methodist Church Hall, 2pm
An exciting practical workshop designed for all mixed voices wishing to develop existing skills. Participants will explore a range of popular works with special emphasis focused upon development of singing and performance techniques in relaxed, friendly and enjoyable surroundings.
SATURDAY 12 DECEMBER 2009
CHRISTMAS CLASSICS, All Saints’ Church, The Drive, Hove, 7.30pm
To Include:
Handel’s ZADOK THE PRIEST
Vivaldi’s GLORIA
Seasonal favourites by RUTTER, PURCELL, Bach, Willcocks
POPULAR CAROLS FOR ALL
A dazzling array of seasonal favourites with traditional CAROLS FOR ALL. Special guests include one of London’s Premiere Brass Ensemble’s ‘MardiBrass’ who return by popular demand. Commemorating the 250th anniversary of Handel’s death, ‘Zadok the Priest’ will feature alongside Vivaldi’s joyous ‘Gloria’ and popular music by famous British composer Purcell who celebrates his 350th birthday. Additional festive items include Bach’s ‘O Little one Sweet’, Rutter’s ‘Christmas Lullaby’ and Warlock’s ‘Bethlehem Down' with other fantastic works by the likes of Willcocks & Scheidt.
THURSDAY 17 DECEMBER 2009
CHARITY CAROL SINGING, Holmbush Shopping Centre, 6.30pm
The Choir’s annual charity fundraising for worthy local causes.
MONDAY 11 & 18 JANUARY 2010
OPEN REHEARSAL
6th Form Centre, Portslade Community College, Mile Oak Road, Portslade, 7pm
Potential new members are warmly invited to meet and sing alongside existing members in a friendly and enjoyable
atmosphere. Experience the thrill of taking part in concerts, tours, festivals and recordings, singing a wide range of
music with professional instrumentalists and soloists.
SATURDAY 8 MAY 2010
BRIGHTON FESTIVAL CANDLELIT CLASSICS : St Paul's Church, West Street, Brighton, 9pm (Singers Workshop 2pm)
To Include
Rutter REQUIEM & POPULAR SHORT WORKS
Rutter is one of the most successful and well known living British composers of choral music in history. Championed by Classic FM his music has captured the imagination of singers and listeners. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience his ever popular ‘Requiem’ together with a superb selection of some of his finest shorter works in the wonderful acoustic of St Paul’s Church surrounded by Candlelight.
SATURDAY 29 - MONDAY 31 MAY 2010
UK TOUR: Venues tba
To Include
Jenkins STABAT MATER*
Goodall LOVE DIVINE / LEAD KINDLY LIGHT
Rutter REQUIEM* & SHORTER WORKS
Gibbons DROP, DROP SLOW TEARS
Tallis IF YE LOVE ME
Various SPIRITUALS
A wonderful opportunity to experience the musical and social delights of touring with Sussex Voiceworks. Previous performances have been staged at a number of prestigious venues including the Cathedrals of Bristol, Winchester,Norwich, Worcester, Lisieux, Great Malvern Priory, and Bath Abbey resulting in exhilarating performances.
SATURDAY 19 JUNE 2010
SUMMER CLASSICS,
All Saints’ Church, The Drive, Hove, 7.30pm
To Include
Jenkins STABAT MATER*
Goodall LOVE DIVINE / LEAD KINDLY LIGHT
Rutter REQUIEM* & SHORTER WORKS
Gibbons DROP, DROP SLOW TEARS
Tallis IF YE LOVE ME
Various SPIRITUALS
A memorable mix of the very best in British Choral Classics. Rutter’s popular requiem combines with an array of fabulous shorter works including music from Karl Jenkins international best-selling ‘Stabat Mater’. This exciting programme will also feature brilliant new offerings by Howard Goodall (as featured on ClassicFM), as well as the very finest traditional Classics.
All information is correct at time of going to press. Sussex Voiceworks reserves the right to alter programme and artists without prior notice.
*Subject to sufficient number and additional charge.