24 Oct Rehearsal Update
- wisken
- Oct 27, 2024
- 3 min read
WEEK 8
Unfortunately, we were unable to get into the school hall this week which was most frustrating. Thankfully though, being the adaptable bunch we are, we went back to Vicky's and had an impromptu rehearsal there!
THE SONGS
We ran through songs we'll be singing at Ralph Perring Court and practiced the solos/duet that will also be part of the set. There are some updated recordings from Elena (with a few songs now amended to follow what we have previously learnt) in the Lyric and Audio Library.
COFFEE NOTICES
Our next performance on Saturday 2 November - Ralph Perring Court
All the details you'll need about the performance are on the Performing page.
Note - next week is half term so there is no choir (this is when our actual break was supposed to be!).
SUBSCRIPTION RENEWAL
As you know, the choir is managed by volunteers and operates under a not-for-profit basis. We rely heavily on membership payments so that we can provide engaging, high-quality rehearsals in a comfortable, spacious venue.
Subscription payments allow us to plan ahead, particularly when it comes to running, promoting and growing the choir. For anyone who was able to pay a full term subscription payment this term, thank you - for those of you who paid half, it's time to renew after the half-term break. Payment will be for 7 weeks which at full rate is £63 and at concessionary rate is £31.50. We understand that not everyone can pay by subscription - and that's absolutely fine - your regular attendance will help ensure we can keep our wonderful choir up and running.
NEXT HALF TERM
When we start back on the 7th November, it'll be time to start on our Christmas repertoire! We will also be having an extended evening in the hall after rehearsal where we will share some food, drink and there will be an opportunity to feed back on all things choir. We'll share more information about this next week.
DATES FOR THE DIARY
The information below will be added to our Calendar and details will be shared on our Performing pages as and when we know more.
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(TBC) 31 Oct or 1 November - Vicky's house
Soprano and alto joint ad-hoc rehearsal during half term break. These 'sectional rehearsals have been helpful in the past so, if enough people want to join, we'll be doing a run through the songs for the Ralph Perring performance. Likely to be from 7.30-9.00pm.
2 November - Ralph Perring Court
Ralph Perring Court, Beckenham, BR3 3LX
A return visit to a retirement housing complex in Beckenham whose motto is 'Interesting people living life to the full'.
Start time around 7pm with rehearsal before (timing TBC)
2 sets with break in between. Mix of whole choir and solos/ensembles
Note: As this is a private residential home, the ability to bring friends and family will be limited and dependent on numbers performing. Speak to a member of the management team if you have any questions.
7 Nov - extended night for a social at the school (after rehearsal)
Will be food/alcohol - will ask for small contribution for the evening.
- Socialise and opportunities for feedback
Thursday 28 November - Christmas Light Switch-on (outside Westow House pub, Crystal Palace)
6.30pm start with 7.00pm switch on
Westow House hosting. Details TBC
14 December COTH Christmas Party at Mozart's, Penge
More details to follow
18 November - Free workshop / 30 November Cabaret for Cancer Care Map UK
All details can be found on the Phoenix Players website.
Monday 18 November: ‘Colour My World’ with Frazer Scott. 19:30 – 21:30 – Emmanuel Church Hall SE21 8BU. In this workshop, Frazer will teach a couple of numbers from the upcoming cabaret.
Saturday 30 November: Frazer is celebrating ten years cancer-free this year. He wants to mark this milestone, but also move on from it, so the theme of this cabaret is a celebration of life. They will be running this as a 24-hour cabaret - so a rehearsal on Friday 29th evening, plus daytime on Saturday 30th, before performing that evening.
Friday 20 December - Stanley Arts Christmas Concert
Stanley Arts, 12 South Norwood Hill, SE25 6AB
More details will be shared closer to the time but, like last year, we'll be singing at Stanley Halls again as part of their Christmas show.
