70th Anniversary Members' Events
As part of our 70th Anniversary celebrations, members are invited to take part in two special events in May and June following our April concert marking the start of our 70th Anniversary year.
70th Anniversary Party - Saturday 9th May
Please join us from 12pm to 2pm in the Lawrence Lounge at Fountainhall Church Centre (note change of venue) to celebrate our
anniversary, a "pot luck" style lunch - drinks and a special
cake will be provided by the Choir.
The event will feature a recital by
our lovely, four time NESMS scholar, Eve Begg.
Summer Workshop - Saturday 6th June
A preparatory rehearsal for our December concert where we will be performing parts 1, 2, 3 and 6 of Bach's Christmas Oratorio in German. This event is free and open only to choir members
This is a wonderful opportunity to get a head start on familiarising ourselves with the music, words and style of this great work. We will be under the direction of Andrea Brown, a leading UK choral conductor and Head of Choral Conducting at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama.
Registration from 9.30am; ready to sing at 10am. Breaks morning and afternoon, with a longer break for lunch. We finish at 4pm. If you can stay for only part of the day you will be welcome to attend.
Venue: Balmanno Hall at Mannofield Church. What to bring: Your Bach Christmas Oratorio score, pencil, water, packed lunch and your own tea/coffee/drink.
