MESSAGE BOARD.
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.
E Mail from our Chairman, Mike Barr :-
Please make sure that all of the music from our cancelled concert is returned either to Lynn or myself as soon as possible.
It would be very helpful if you rubbed out your markings on the music before returning it.
Lynn Clark, Spindlewood, Hillcrest Road, Hythe CT21 5EX 01303 266940
Mike Barr, 2, Cliff Road,FOLKESTONE, CT20 2JD 01303 210940
Please make sure that all of the music from our cancelled concert is returned either to Lynn or myself as soon as possible.
It would be very helpful if you rubbed out your markings on the music before returning it.
Lynn Clark, Spindlewood, Hillcrest Road, Hythe CT21 5EX 01303 266940
Mike Barr, 2, Cliff Road,FOLKESTONE, CT20 2JD 01303 210940
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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