Posts Tagged ‘News’
Well Done
From ‘The Libretto’ – July 2010 Well done to Kevin (L plate) Jones (bottom bass), Dave Matthews & John Matta (2nd tenor) on passing the final voice test, they can now do concerts. On behalf of all the musical team and your fellow choristers we wish the three of you good luck on your first…
Read MoreCD News
From ‘The Libretto’ – July 2010 The CD has been listened to by the musical team and early indications are good. There are a couple of minor technical issues ro sort out, but I am assured that they can be put right. ‘Nessun Dorma’ sounds great and to quote Siân “You would put the great…
Read MoreCD News
From ‘The Libretto’ – June 2010 The CD is now in the hands of the musical team for appraisal. The title of the CD is ‘One Moment In Time’. All being well we should have copies in a few weeks.
Read MoreWell Done Lyn
From ‘The Libretto’ – June 2010 I would like to say a big thank you to Lyn Gauntlett for the efforts he has made to raise money for the choir. Lyn has been selling his DVD of the choir and has given all profits made to the choir. The ‘Autumn Leaves’ DVD has so far…
Read MoreVE Night
From ‘The Libretto’ – June 2010 What a fantastic night we had at the VE Night. It was well supported and well done to the Fund Raising Committee for the work they did on decorating the hall. What a difference it was with the crowd we had and everyone entering the spirit of the night…
Read MoreChoir Golfers 2010
From ‘The Libretto’ – May 2010 Nine Choristers and two friends made the trip down to Okehampton on the 22nd of March for a four day golfing break. We stayed at the Ashbury Golf Hotel, set in 600 acres of rolling Devon countryside. The hotel boasts 7 eighteen hole course options within its grounds., The…
Read MoreConcert: Crickhowell 2010
From ‘The Libretto’ – May 2010 Date: 24th April – Choir number: 56 I thought the choir gave an excellent concert, many pieces were very well sung especially ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ and ‘The Rhythm of Life’, in particular. The audience were great and thoroughly enjoyed it, indeed, they would like to make it an annual event.…
Read MoreAutumn Leaves
From ‘The Libretto’ – May 2010 I’ve produced a DVD called ‘Autumn Leaves’ as a follow-up to the ‘Four Songs’ one, which has now raised £100 for the Choir. The ‘Autumn Leaves’ DVD contains nearly 300 photos of Caldicot, Tintern and the Wye Valley as far as Monmouth taken last October and November. These are…
Read MoreCountry & Western Night
From ‘The Libretto’ – May 2010 A great time was had at the Country & Werstern night. The night was made even better as most people dressed in western clothes. The music was brilliant and even if you didn’t like Country & Western music you could not help but get up and line dance. On…
Read More47th Annual Concert
From ‘The Libretto’ – April 2010 After the glowing response from Siân and the general feeling from around and about I decided to ask two paying members of the audience what they thought of the concert. I told them to say it as it is and not pull any punches. Presentation: Both commented how the…
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