events 2007-2008
MONDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 2007
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 13 OCTOBER 2007
CHORAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP : Sing at First Sight Southwick
Methodist Church Hall, Manor Hall Road 2pm
An exciting NEW course
in how to sight-sing specifically designed for singers in choirs. Practical
performance of music has the ability to inspire and give pleasure to almost everyone.
The ability to sight-sing can enhance these musical experiences further and improve
your I.Q. at the same time! This enjoyable workshop is designed for all those
wishing to improve and develop their existing sight-singing skills. New reading
concepts will be introduced using both rhythmic and pitch exercises, active participation
and real choral excerpts.
SATURDAY 15 DECEMBER 2007
CHRISTMAS CLASSICS
All Saints Church, The Drive, Hove, 7.30pm
To Include
Poulenc’s GLORIA
Chilcott’s JAZZ MASS
POPULAR CAROLS FOR ALL
A dazzling array of seasonal favourites with traditional CAROLS FOR ALL. Special guests will be one of London’s Premiere Brass Ensembles ‘MardiBrass’ who return by popular demand following their acclaimed appearance last December. Poulenc’s vibrant ‘Gloria’ and Chilcott’s joyous ‘Jazz Mass’ will feature alongside a wonderful selection of traditional festive carols for all. Book early to avoid disappointment!
THURSDAY 20 DECEMBER 2007
CHARITY CAROL SINGING
Holmbush Shopping Centre 6.30pm
The Choir’s annual charity fundraising
for worthy local causes.
MONDAY 14 JANUARY 2008
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.
FRIDAY 23 – MONDAY 26 MAY 2008
TOUR including Bath Abbey & Bristol Cathedral
To Include
Stanford TE DEUM
Chilcott JAZZ MASS
Jenkins THE ARMED MAN
Goodall THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD (Vicar of Dibley)
Bernstein WEST SIDE STORY (Excerpts)
Various FOLK and AFRICAN SONGS
Experience the musical and social delights of touring with Sussex Voiceworks. Consistently popular with members, past performances have been staged at an impressive list of prestigious locations both in the UK and Overseas resulting in exhilarating and memorable performances. An event definitely not to be missed!
SATURDAY 21 JUNE 2008
SUMMER CLASSICS
All Saints’ Church, The Drive, Hove, 7.30pm
To Include:
Stanford TE DEUM
Chilcott JAZZ MASS
Jenkins THE ARMED MAN
Goodall THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD (Vicar of Dibley)
A memorable mix of Choral Classics to suit all tastes. Karl Jenkins’ international best-seller 'The Armed Man' (as featured in the Top 10 of Classic FM’s Hall of Fame) is preceded by a fabulous selection of shorter works including Stanford’s Te Deum, Goodall’s 'The Lord is my Shepherd' (Vicar of Dibley), and Chilcott’s 'Jazz Mass'.
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.