Posts Tagged ‘Libretto’
LOVIN’ IT! (Weddings)
From ‘The Libretto’ – August 2010 LOVIN’ IT! Ramblings of a Chorister After going to my eldest step-son’s wedding in Cyprus, (he took a bigger leap there than I did in Turkey), I sat back and reflected, while sitting on a beach in Agia Napa (yes, really), on why I love going to WEDDINGS with…
Read MoreRight On Your Doorstep
From ‘The Libretto’ – July 2010 Sometimes you never realise what is on your doorstep. Having sung at Dewstow Gardens the other night I was taken aback by the beautiful gardens and scenery. Before the concert I had a chance to walk around the gardens and visit the caves. The borders of shrubs and bushes…
Read MoreWell 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 MoreLOVIN’ IT! (The Bus Ride)
From “The Libretto” – July 2010 LOVIN’ IT! I’m back from my holiday in Turkey, although I nearly didn’t make it after attempting a 7000ft paraglide. The wind dropped and so did I! Luckily the ground broke my fall! This made me reflect on life and I suddenly realised that one of the things I…
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.…
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