MESSAGE BOARD.
E Mail from our Chairman, Mike Barr 10th August 2020 :-
Hello Everyone.
Time for another update. I hope you are all keeping well and managing meet up with friends and family. On Thursday 6th August the Committee held a meeting in our garden with strict social distancing. Some necessary and key decisions were made :-
1. Betty produced the end of year accounts which were examined, questions answered and then approved by the Committee. A copy of the accounts will be posted on the website.
2. Rehearsals will not commence in September and although National Advice will continue to be followed, it is considered that it is unlikely for rehearsals to begin before January 2021. The Committee agreed that the level of subscriptions will be determined when a start date is known.
3. It was agreed that it will not be feasible to hold an AGM in October and the present Committee will continue to serve for the next 12 months. This departure from the Constitution is being followed by many other charitable organisations.
Prior to the Committee meeting Stephen sent an email setting out some possible future events. and this is attached.
Also for your enjoyment and amusement Betty has produced another quiz.
Regards,
Mike
Hello Everyone.
Time for another update. I hope you are all keeping well and managing meet up with friends and family. On Thursday 6th August the Committee held a meeting in our garden with strict social distancing. Some necessary and key decisions were made :-
1. Betty produced the end of year accounts which were examined, questions answered and then approved by the Committee. A copy of the accounts will be posted on the website.
2. Rehearsals will not commence in September and although National Advice will continue to be followed, it is considered that it is unlikely for rehearsals to begin before January 2021. The Committee agreed that the level of subscriptions will be determined when a start date is known.
3. It was agreed that it will not be feasible to hold an AGM in October and the present Committee will continue to serve for the next 12 months. This departure from the Constitution is being followed by many other charitable organisations.
Prior to the Committee meeting Stephen sent an email setting out some possible future events. and this is attached.
Also for your enjoyment and amusement Betty has produced another quiz.
Regards,
Mike
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From: Stephen Hope <stephenhope60@gmail.com>
Subject: ARUNDEL
Date: 26 July 2020 at 11:56:05 BST
To: "from: Stephen Hope" <stephenhope60@gmail.com>
Bcc: mikebarr@btinternet.com
Subject: ARUNDEL
Date: 26 July 2020 at 11:56:05 BST
To: "from: Stephen Hope" <stephenhope60@gmail.com>
Bcc: mikebarr@btinternet.com
Dear Friends,
I hope you have survived these unimaginable times with your health and your sanity (well, almost, at any rate!) intact.
Looking ahead, I thought I would update you on plans and news for now, and the upcoming season:
ARUNDEL 2020 - was very sadly and reluctantly cancelled, but I am pleased to announce that next year has been booked for:
JULY 18th 2021
(Please put the date in your diary now!)
AUTUMN 2020 - It seems unlikely that choirs will be able to plan live (audience) concerts in the Autumn so I propose to hold 4 workshops (for our own amusement/enjoyment)on the following dates:
November 7th; 14th; 21st; 28th on various works, either at St. Martin's Church, Dorking, or where social distancing can be effectively respected etc.
Details T.B.A
GOOD FRIDAY 2021 - Rutter Requiem at St. Martin's, Dorking
This is the re-scheduled performance that had to be cancelled this year.
SOUTH OF FRANCE TOUR 2021 - 31st May - 6th June inclusive
This year's tour has been rescheduled for the above dates. Anyone who was unable to come this year and would like to join us for the rescheduled dates - please do get in touch - you will be very welcome!
CAROL SINGING FOR ST.CATHERINE'S HOSPICE
15th; 16th; 17th; 21st -24th December - Opportunities for covid friendly open air singing for the hospice!
Here's to happy singing erelong !
Warmest wishes,
Stephen Hope
129 The Greenway, Epsom, Surrey KT18 7HY
Tel: 01372 741100 | Mob: 07770 392067
www.sussexfestivalchoir.co.uk
E Mail from our Chairman, Mike Barr 30th March 2020 :-
I hope you are all coping in these difficult times and that you are keeping well. I just wanted to let you know that the start of the Summer Term on 20th April is not going to happen. The situation will be kept under review and we will let you know when we can meet again. The Auction of Promises is postponed from 5th June and a new date will be fixed as soon as possible.
Some of you may like to join in GARETH MALONES GREAT BRITISH HOME CHOIR and you join on you tube. Some of his clapping exercises are even more than Stephen`s !
Kind Regards, Keep Well.
I hope you are all coping in these difficult times and that you are keeping well. I just wanted to let you know that the start of the Summer Term on 20th April is not going to happen. The situation will be kept under review and we will let you know when we can meet again. The Auction of Promises is postponed from 5th June and a new date will be fixed as soon as possible.
Some of you may like to join in GARETH MALONES GREAT BRITISH HOME CHOIR and you join on you tube. Some of his clapping exercises are even more than Stephen`s !
Kind Regards, Keep Well.
Major fund raising event for 2020.
Event now postponed - new date to be advised later.
Captured moments from our Spring Concert 2019 at Holy Trinity church. Photos by courtesy of Ms Susan Carey.
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The 100 club (FCS fund raising draw) is due to be re-introduced as from 28th January 2019. Initially the the draw will cover a five month period and be drawn each month. Due to tremendous support from members the cash prizes have been revised (upward) to £20, £15 and £10. The subscription will be a minimum of £5. There are a few tickets remaining.
Rehearsing for the Big Sing - Mozart Requiem on 30th June 2018 at the Leas Cliff Hall..
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Coffee Schedule
Don't forget that we need people to sign up for the coffee schedule. Your support is very much appreciated.
Don't forget that we need people to sign up for the coffee schedule. Your support is very much appreciated.
Hired Music - A Plea from the Librarian
It would be really helpful if you are able to erase any old markings on receipt of your scores and then please use minimal light soft pencil marks during rehearsals. No felt tips/highlighters etc.
Please make sure that your score is returned immediately after the concert, there are crates for copies near staging or door.
If you are unable to take part in the performance, please return your copy before hand, or contact me as soon as possible to arrange for its return.
It would be really helpful if you are able to erase any old markings on receipt of your scores and then please use minimal light soft pencil marks during rehearsals. No felt tips/highlighters etc.
Please make sure that your score is returned immediately after the concert, there are crates for copies near staging or door.
If you are unable to take part in the performance, please return your copy before hand, or contact me as soon as possible to arrange for its return.
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Of interest to members may be these images of previous "Elijah" performance programmes.
The image on the left was the first concert conducted by Berkeley Hill as Musical Director. The image to the right was a performance given before the formation of the FCS. The choir was then the known as the "Folkestone Orpheus Choir" and they performed with other choirs in the district for this performance.
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ChoraLine - SATB Voice Part Rehearsal & Learning CD`s & MP3`s at ChoraLine recordings are learning tools, specifically created to help choral singers memorise their vocal line and practise between choir rehearsals.
On your ChoraLine recording you will hear a synthetic reconstruction of the music at a neutral tempo and dynamic, featuring a voice-over that provides helpful instruction in the form of count-ins and entry cues.
A specific ChoraLine recording has been created for each voice part, represented in the foreground by the sound of a corresponding orchestral instrument; on the Soprano disc, the part is represented by the sound of solo flute. Alto is represented by the oboe, Tenor by the French Horn, and Bass by the Bassoon. Orchestral instruments, rather than real voices, are used to play the vocal lines for added clarity and to provide a wordless melody line. Decisions regarding nuances of performance, language and pronunciation - are therefore left to the discretion of your choirmaster.
The discount code for our society is FOLKESTONE
On your ChoraLine recording you will hear a synthetic reconstruction of the music at a neutral tempo and dynamic, featuring a voice-over that provides helpful instruction in the form of count-ins and entry cues.
A specific ChoraLine recording has been created for each voice part, represented in the foreground by the sound of a corresponding orchestral instrument; on the Soprano disc, the part is represented by the sound of solo flute. Alto is represented by the oboe, Tenor by the French Horn, and Bass by the Bassoon. Orchestral instruments, rather than real voices, are used to play the vocal lines for added clarity and to provide a wordless melody line. Decisions regarding nuances of performance, language and pronunciation - are therefore left to the discretion of your choirmaster.
The discount code for our society is FOLKESTONE
FOLKESTONE CHORAL SOCIETY is now on facebook.
Click on the FACEBOOK Logo to link in or go to www.facebook.com/folkestonechoral
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INTERNET SHOPPING. Enjoy all the benefits of online shopping at such stores as Amazon, John Lewis or Marks and Spencer and generate income for The Folkestone Choral Society. You pay the same prices as on the retailers` main sites (often lower than high street prices). The commission earned by The Folkestone Choral Society comes out of the retailers` marketing budgets. Just click "easyfundraising.org.uk" button below. |
We are actively seeking good quality photographs relating to the Society, historical notes and good reviews from past performances for inclusion in this web site. If you have such information and/or good quality photographs for inclusion please contact Bob Steer - Email robertsteer99@googlemail.com or phone 01303 891042. Your comments and contributions are always welcome.
EMBROIDERED FLEECES & MUSIC BAGS.For details of fleece jackets and music bags with choir logo embroidered click on file opposite for prices and order form.
Fleece jackets come in eight different sizes from XS to 4XL and in seven different colours. They are 100 per cent polyester super anti pill micro with full length zip and 2 zip pockets. Quadra book (music) bag - polyester. Covered name Card holder. One main compartment + interior zip pocket. Capacity 5 litres (37 x 30 x 6 cm.) |
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