MESSAGE BOARD.
Good morning everyone.
Thank you all for your words of encouragement after our last email and rest assured we are working hard behind the scenes to make sure you have an enjoyable year of making music and friendship ahead. We have had several enquiries from singers who may join us in September and we would like to say to them that they will be very welcome and if they are unsure that we are the choir for them, just come along and give us a try.
We had a committee meeting on 15th to get plans in place for the next year and we were very grateful that Stephen was able to join us...it's an awful long way for him to travel just for a meeting. So to keep you up to date with decisions made:-
Subscriptions: Normally subs for the year would be £100 but as we only sang for two terms last year not three and performed one concert not three we feel that you didn't really get value for money. So we have decided that for this year only, subs be reduced to £70. Obviously anyone wishing to support the choir by paying the full amount is more than welcome to do so!
September 13th: Rehearsals for our Carol Concert begin...hopefully at Sandgate Primary School. Would you please provide your own carol books, either 'Carols for Choirs' books one and two OR the white book '100 Carols for Choirs'. We know that most of you will have them, but if you haven't, they are available on Amazon, including some very cheap second hand ones. Music for any other items in the concert will be provided. For a change, this concert will start at 3pm and be followed by mulled wine and mince pies...we hope you approve.
October 4th: Our A.G.M. Slightly earlier than usual because we must get the new committee and officers elected as soon as possible. At the moment we are working with a basic minimum allowed by our constitution.
December 4th: Afternoon Carol concert at Holy Trinity Church, Folkestone.
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April 2nd: Concert at Holy Trinity Church, Folkestone.(7.30pm)
Programme yet to be decided but will include some of your old favourites, as requested.
July 2nd : A 'lighter' summer concert at St.Leonard's Church, Hythe.
Well that's all for now we will be in touch again soon but if you have news to share with members or know of any members who could do with a bit of cheering up, please let us know.
Very best wishes and stay safe
Betty
pp Stuart, Lynn, Les, Frances, Audrey, Catriona and Roger.
FCS Committee
Thank you all for your words of encouragement after our last email and rest assured we are working hard behind the scenes to make sure you have an enjoyable year of making music and friendship ahead. We have had several enquiries from singers who may join us in September and we would like to say to them that they will be very welcome and if they are unsure that we are the choir for them, just come along and give us a try.
We had a committee meeting on 15th to get plans in place for the next year and we were very grateful that Stephen was able to join us...it's an awful long way for him to travel just for a meeting. So to keep you up to date with decisions made:-
Subscriptions: Normally subs for the year would be £100 but as we only sang for two terms last year not three and performed one concert not three we feel that you didn't really get value for money. So we have decided that for this year only, subs be reduced to £70. Obviously anyone wishing to support the choir by paying the full amount is more than welcome to do so!
September 13th: Rehearsals for our Carol Concert begin...hopefully at Sandgate Primary School. Would you please provide your own carol books, either 'Carols for Choirs' books one and two OR the white book '100 Carols for Choirs'. We know that most of you will have them, but if you haven't, they are available on Amazon, including some very cheap second hand ones. Music for any other items in the concert will be provided. For a change, this concert will start at 3pm and be followed by mulled wine and mince pies...we hope you approve.
October 4th: Our A.G.M. Slightly earlier than usual because we must get the new committee and officers elected as soon as possible. At the moment we are working with a basic minimum allowed by our constitution.
December 4th: Afternoon Carol concert at Holy Trinity Church, Folkestone.
2022
April 2nd: Concert at Holy Trinity Church, Folkestone.(7.30pm)
Programme yet to be decided but will include some of your old favourites, as requested.
July 2nd : A 'lighter' summer concert at St.Leonard's Church, Hythe.
Well that's all for now we will be in touch again soon but if you have news to share with members or know of any members who could do with a bit of cheering up, please let us know.
Very best wishes and stay safe
Betty
pp Stuart, Lynn, Les, Frances, Audrey, Catriona and Roger.
FCS Committee
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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