Huw's weekly post 27 November

Type of post: Choir news item
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Posted By: Huw Morgan
Status: Current
Date Posted: Wed, 27 Nov 2024
Dear WCS

Great to be back with you last night after such a long break! *ahem*... Seriously, it was wonderful to see how many of you were willing and able to turn out straight after such a big effort at the weekend.

We started our new programme last night, I have attached the repertoire list - this is not in concert order, I will attend to that as soon as I can. 

Last night we rehearsed - 
Elgar - As Torrents
Morley - April is in my mistress face
Haydn - Te Deum pages 1 - 6
Chilcott - First two songs
Gershwin - Summertime from the Medley

Time is short for this concert, we only have six more rehearsals, so if we are to learn all of this music (and I realise that for new members, the Chilcott and Cilla songs will most likely be unfamiliar) then catching up between rehearsals is essential. Lots to do!

I think there should be plenty of learning aids available for this programme, and wonder if someone might be able to check John Fletcher for this?

Here's a blistering performance of the Haydn (we might not go this fast!):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WWsKy379sc

And here are some learning aids for the Chilcott:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkmEwdgCruO83WHvZHzvmoBB-URSV0djb

Looking forward to cracking on with this next week!

All best wishes
Huw