OVERVIEW
This is a Christmas Variety Concert to raise money for a local good cause: Scannappeal are a charity who raise funds to purchase life saving equipment for Amersham, Stoke Mandeville, Wycombe and community hospitals. The night will have music from ourselves, and Chiltern Music Academy Band, along with readings and festive entertainment.
LOCATION
St Mary's Church, Church Street, Old Amersham
PARTICIPATION
This concert is primarily for Tuesday Choir goers. If there's room though, other members can be added too, so do register if you want to take part!
AUDIENCE TICKETS
If you're performing you do not require a ticket. However if you'd like family and friends to come along and see you in action, tickets are £15 and can be purchased here
TIMINGS
Choir Arrival / Soundcheck 7pm
Doors Open 7.30pm
Concert 8pm
(Ends by 10.30pm at the latest)
PARKING INFO
Public Car Park here: https://myringgo.co.uk/parkinglocator/9025
Or feel free to find street parking if you prefer.
CHOIR DRESS CODE
Smart, all black attire & black folders
DRAFT PROGRAMME
This is for reference and is subject to change...
SET LIST
You don't need to learn the singalongs in advance!
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (Singalong)
Joy To The World (Traditional)
O Little Town Of Bethlehem (Singalong)
O Come All Ye Faithful (Singalong)
Walking In A Winter Wonderland
Joy To The World (Aretha Franklin Version) - Ft Helen Power
Ding Dong Merrily On High (Singalong)
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CHOIR LIST (47)
This concert is for Tuesday Choir members, but if there's room then Monday and Friday members will be added too. Below is the choir list, and then beneath that is a list of reserves who I'll add if I can.
SOPS 16
Barbara Wilding
Carole Church
Clare Sayers
Gill Griggs
Gill Sawh
Helen Nicholls
Holly Byfield
Jan Stelfox
Janet English
Julie Cade
Karen Garner
Karen Stananought
Liz Selfe
Louise Mousseau
Moira Batterby
Sue Osbond
Terri Baker
MEZZOS 12
Alison Emery
Amanda Cahalane
Anna Henry
Claire Sweeney
Hilary Hemming
Jacqui Donley
Jane Collis
Jo Freedman
Katrina Francis
Layla Evans
Sara Hobbs
Sara Wason
ALTOS 14
Amy Cronin
Anne Rodgers
Carole Syms
Cathy Osmond
Diane Young
Emma Adams
Gemma Mildred
Jennie Freeborn
Julie Thomas
Kim Carter
Lyn Pilborough
Tina Sweeny
Trisha Henson
Wendy Tinworth
MEN 5
Bill Abbott
Carl Rodgers
John Bartholomew
Paul Carter
Paul Stananought
RESERVES
If you're on this list it either means that you're not a Tuesday regular, or that you're already also down to sing at St Mary's in Chesham. In spite of that, if I can add you to the choir list at any point between now and the concert, then I will! Paul x
MEN: Jeremy Gosling, Martin Earl
ALTOS: Issy Runswick, Jane Bartholomew
MEZZOS: Ella Archer, Helen Khan, Kathy Beaumont
SOPRANOS:
Rehearse your
Harmonies
Below are playlists for our Christmas songs. Pick your section, press play and you can just leave it running, like listening to a CD. Put it on in the background whilst doing other things, or try singing along. Once you're really confident with your harmony, see if you can sing it with the FULL CHOIR playlist underneath.
SOPRANOS
MEZZOS
ALTOS
MEN
FULL CHOIR
