Rehearsals restart for the Autumn Term on Monday 2nd September at 7.30pm. Our Musical Director, Motje has devised an exciting programme for us - do see the section on future concerts for further information.
We have recently set up a scheme inviting friends and past members of the Chorale to continue their support of the choir by becoming a patron. Your valuable contribution will help with our running costs and ensure the choir can continue to put on high quality concerts using professional soloists in excellent venues in and around Shifnal.
For an annual fee of £60 or £5 monthly, we will keep you up to date on all our activities, specifically forthcoming concerts (Autumn, Christmas, Spring and Summer) and you will be entitled to three free tickets a year (currently worth £10 each) to be used at any of our concerts. You can of course purchase extra tickets for your family and friends.
To become a patron of the choir or for further information, contact Julie Jones – email: julieemmajones@icloud.com Phone: 07963 130675
Dates for your diary:
SPRING TERM
Come and Sing - 1st February at St Michael's Church, Madeley 2pm
Monday 17th February - (school half term week) normal rehearsal
Monday 3rd March - Annual General Meeting - starts at 7pm followed by refreshments then rehearsal
Saturday 5th April - Spring Concert - St Nicholas' Church Newport. Details to follow
SUMMER TERM
Monday 5th May - (Spring bank holiday) normal rehearsal
Monday 26th May - (Whit bank holiday and school half term) normal rehearsal
Sunday 15th June - Summer Concert - at St Andrews Church, Shifnal, 3pm Note the change of day
Monday 23rd, 30th June and 7th July - rehearsals as usual, starting Autumn programme
Monday 14th July - Summer Social (to be confirmed)
AUTUMN TERM
Monday 1st September - rehearsals resume for the Autumn term
Saturday 18th October - Autumn Concert St Nicholas' Church Newport
Links:Here are two options fo rehearsal files for our Come and Sing 2025 - Haydn's Creation
1 https://johnfletchermusic.org/haydnj-creation-oratorio/
2 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwxW6iGV4eUQAPUHWM28qLNMw3N27YE2O&si=QxReyMzQ_F7cZiap
Farrant: Call to remembrance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuIYwwupmls
Choir Russian Kontakion of the Departed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvwW5ju6PH8
Choir: Liturgy of St John Chrysostom No 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmM4i7rj_3g
Semi chorus
Bach Chorale Ich bin ja in deiner Macht
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHEXjLwKWsg
Semi-chorus
Bach Chorale Ach wie fluechtig, ach wie nichtig
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5xe0mGFZtw
Byrd: Ave Verum
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2ckGcpx6xI
Choir Liturgy of St John Chrysostom No 2
https://youtu.be/DmM4i7rj_3g?t=191
Choir: Tallis Te Lucis Ante Terminum
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUBs3YxPc40
Choir Purcell Hear my Prayer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8m374lZhMCk
Choir: Liturgy of St John Chrysostom No 3
https://youtu.be/DmM4i7rj_3g?t=441
Semi Chorus:
Bach Chorale Alle Menschen muessen sterben
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXDpeIA3HvM
Choir: Mozart: Ave Verum (choir library)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjAaU6LgTLs
Bach Chorale Befiehl du deine Wege
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oU7OR3qoIyQ
Choir: Liturgy of St John Chrysostom No 4 (2 pages)
https://youtu.be/DmM4i7rj_3g?t=699
Choir: Brahms How lovely are thy dwellings (choir library)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4-_DiaF-RA
Balfour Gardiner - Evening Hymn
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrMLNz6r_-M
Spring Concert St Andrew's Church, Shifnal 25th March, 7.30pm
Come and Sing of Faure Requiem Saturday 4th February
Summer Concert and Strawberry Tea - Saturday 1st July
Spring, Autumn & Christmas Concerts
Ladies - black trousers, black shoes and black top with long/threequarter sleeves and round neck. A black jacket over if needed. A colourful corsage will be provided if required.
Gents - black suit/DJ with white shirt, black shoes and black bow tie.
All members - please bring cake for the refreshment period.
Summer Concert
Ladies - black trousers, black shoes and a plain coloured top with short or threequarter length sleeves.
Gents - white shirt, black trousers and a plain bow tie, which could be black or coloured.