MESSAGE BOARD.
MESSAGE FROM OUR CHAIRMAN.
Hi Everyone,
We are all set for a great concert, which I m really looking forward to. Just a reminder of a few key points. With only three more rehearsals left we all need to work hard to ensure that our singing is the best we can make it. We also need to do our best to publicise the concert by distributing leaflets, inviting as many friends as possible and selling tickets so that we have a really good audience.
A few details:
Rehearsal : 2.30, Concert. 30th November, Holy Trinity Church.
Black folders : Please contact Margaret if you need to buy one.
Dress Code: All black for ladies, sleeves to be 3/4 or full length.
D J and black bow ties for men.
A raffle will be held at the concert. Please bring items over the next three rehearsals.
Next term starts 6th January 2020. Concert on 21st March 2020 in the Leas Cliff Hall.
We have an exciting programme: The Armed Man by Karl Jenkins and G major mass by Schubert. There have been a number of absences from rehearsals this term, please make sure you attend as many as possible.
There will be a committee meeting at 2 Cliff Road on Thursday 9th January 2020 at 2.30.pm. We have vacancies on the committee and I would urge you all to seriously considering volunteering .
Hope these notes are helpful;.
Best Wishes
Mike
Hi Everyone,
We are all set for a great concert, which I m really looking forward to. Just a reminder of a few key points. With only three more rehearsals left we all need to work hard to ensure that our singing is the best we can make it. We also need to do our best to publicise the concert by distributing leaflets, inviting as many friends as possible and selling tickets so that we have a really good audience.
A few details:
Rehearsal : 2.30, Concert. 30th November, Holy Trinity Church.
Black folders : Please contact Margaret if you need to buy one.
Dress Code: All black for ladies, sleeves to be 3/4 or full length.
D J and black bow ties for men.
A raffle will be held at the concert. Please bring items over the next three rehearsals.
Next term starts 6th January 2020. Concert on 21st March 2020 in the Leas Cliff Hall.
We have an exciting programme: The Armed Man by Karl Jenkins and G major mass by Schubert. There have been a number of absences from rehearsals this term, please make sure you attend as many as possible.
There will be a committee meeting at 2 Cliff Road on Thursday 9th January 2020 at 2.30.pm. We have vacancies on the committee and I would urge you all to seriously considering volunteering .
Hope these notes are helpful;.
Best Wishes
Mike
FOLKESTONE CHORAL SOCIETY ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS 2019
£100 DUE IN SEPTEMBER to be paid as follows :-
EITHER : In full in September by cheque or SO / bank transfer
OR : Two payments of £33 and one of £34 in September, October and November by standing order or 3 post dated cheques or SO bank transfer..
BANK DETAILS
CAF BANK : Account No. 00016803, Sort Code : 40-52-40, Reference : Your name SUBS.
Please cancel any existing standing orders.
£100 DUE IN SEPTEMBER to be paid as follows :-
EITHER : In full in September by cheque or SO / bank transfer
OR : Two payments of £33 and one of £34 in September, October and November by standing order or 3 post dated cheques or SO bank transfer..
BANK DETAILS
CAF BANK : Account No. 00016803, Sort Code : 40-52-40, Reference : Your name SUBS.
Please cancel any existing standing orders.
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 40 years ago. 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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