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 Musical Director: David Wordsworth |
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Forthcoming ConcertsGo to the relevant Classical or Jazz Concert.
Ireland in Chelsea Festival: Friday 22 June 2012.
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Addison Newsupdated: 16 May 2012 Online Concert Tickets Now AvailableHammersmith Flyover ClosurePlease note that the Hammersmith Flyover will shut from 22.00 - 0600 daily from Tuesday 15th May for 15 nights Cornwall Concerts 4-7 May 2012Bringing our new commission of 'Hymn to St Petroc of Cornwall' by Gabriel Jackson to Cornwall, the Oratorio Choir, conducted by David Wordsworth with Edward Kemp-Luck on the organ/keyboard, were blessed with some fine weather. A stunning performce was created in no small way by the organist Edward Kemp-Luck in Truro Cathedral along with informal concerts at the famous Minack Theatre (see picture below) and at the Tate, St Ives. See the Cornwall concert page for further details or see a review on the previous concert page.
Do you enjoy singing?Our Chamber Choir is actively looking for enthusiastic new members, especially Altos and Basses, for its exciting new music programme for 2012/13. It is a small group of 25 skilled singers exploring a varied repertoire of music. As well as three Concerts during the year we have the fabulous John Ireland Festival in June this year with the Brandenburg Festival in March and Ramsey Festival in June next year. You do need to able to sing and read music and whilst good sight-reading is useful, it's not essential. What's more important is the ability to pick up music quickly and to practice on your own. Please come and see us! If you like the choir and want to join, come for an informal audition. Follow the link for more information. Brandenburg Concert 'Barbershoppers V Jazzers' 14 AprilWith the Festival's Director Bob Porter introducing the evening, the first half had the award winning Capital Chorus barbershopping a great mixed selection of songs including 'When I'm 64' interspersed with some Addison Jazz. The acoustics added to the ambience of the Jazz Choir's stunning Jill Jarman arrangement of 'Hallelujah' and Matthew Hough conducting the Ensemble's unaccompanied 'Steal Away'. The Addison Trio added to the chilled out mood with 'Tangerine' affectionately referred to as 'Satsuma'. See the music programe on our Jazz Music page or see the Festival concert page. Summer 2012 Enrolment FormsThe summer term is here bringing with it the usual heady mix of cold one minute and sunshine the next, glorious long evenings with the occasional hose pipe ban! So continue enjoying your Addison singing and complete our Summer enrolment forms below. You can find more about enrolling on our enrolment page. Daytime Choral CourseHurry! The new course starts on 26 April for 8 weeks and qualifies for the multichoir discount too. See the Daytime Choral Course page for more details. Classical Concert 31 March'Hymn to St Petroc of Cornwall'by Gabriel Jackson. The excitement of a world premiere, not least of a piece that has been especially written for us, put the Oratorio Choir under a bit of pressure, but in the end they rose to the occasion and did a fine job. It should sound even more exciting in Truro Cathedral (see our concerts in Cornwall). See the Concert music programe on our Classical Music page. Read the composers notes here Everybody's Boppin' Concert 25 MarchConcert goers were given a reward with an impromptu extra rendition of 'Get Happy'. Though Jill Jarman's stunning arrangement of Leonard Cohen's 'Hallelujah' beautifully performed by the Jazz Choir moved some audience to tears. With the tangy sound of 'Tangerine' by the Addison Trio the final evening's celebratory swing call was to 'Birdland'. See a review here on our Previous Concert page or the full music here or look at the concert page. Don't forget we are performing at the Brandenburg Festival on the April 14. Brandenburg Concert 16 MarchEntitled 'Weather Report' the concert featured the London Premier of Cecilia McDowall's 'Shipping Forecast' with the composer attending. She said, Read more about Cecilia McDowall's 'Shipping Forecast' Help for Heroes UpdateCongratulations to all as we have raised a further £725 which was presented to them on Monday 19 March.
'Come & Sing' - 28 January
Attented by Howard Goodall, see the Come & Sing page for further information or read a review on our previous concert page. Buy Tickets via FacebookYes go to our facebook page www.facebook.com/AddisonSingers and you can buy tickets to our concert there. Great new app from our online ticketing people WeGotTickets at www.wegottickets.com. An Amazing Winter Term!10 weeks solid rehearsals came to fruition with our Winter Concerts selling out. Our Classical Concert included Haydn's gloriously beautiful Little Organ Mass with Guest Conductor, George Vass. Read a full revieiw here. There was record online ticket sales for both and a rise in audience numbers for the Jazz Concert with the choirs producing their most polished and relaxed work to date. Read a full revieiw here. Also a heartfelt thanks to those Addison Carol Singers from Marie Curie who made a real difference with your efforts in fundraising - what a great end to the year! Shop Online and Raise Funds for Addison SingersAs loads of you shop online you can help raise funds for Addison Singers by logging on to www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/addisongroupofsingers. How to use easyfundraising Go to our links page to find out. Enrolment & New MembersWe are always looking for singers, so if you are interested browse round the website to find out more about our choirs and classes. Take a look at the FAQs and read what some members' say about the us. If you would like to join then go to our enrolment page or if you have any further queries you can contact us. Before the start of each term make sure you send in your Membership Form so you can be entered for our PRIZE DRAW to win half your fees back. Current members will receive a £20 reduction in their fees if they introduce a new member to the group! Membership Form - Printable version (pdf) Membership Form - Fillable Word version (doc) Please note that forms and money sent by post or email must arrive by 3 days before the first rehearsal, otherwise the choir or class you want may be full. As our Jazz Choir is extremely popular only the first 85 people who have paid and registered are able to join. Addison Singers pictures
Oratorio Choir rehearsal
Jacqui Dankworth
We are also delighted to have Jacqui Dankworth – ‘The most flexible and expressive voice of her generation’ (The Observer, Jazz CD Of The Week) – as Patron of the Addison Singers Jazz Choir and Jazz Ensemble – read Jacqui Dankworth’s message. She also has an excellent new album 'Back To You'. Trips abroad On 1st May 2010 45 members from both the Oratorio and Chamber choirs performed Faure's Requiem to a capacity audience at the Madeleine Church, Paris. See a review and photographs. A visit to Barcelona took place in early May 2009 and members of the Oratorio and Chamber Choirs also went to Poland in May 2007 and gave two concerts in Krakow, one in the famous Mariacki church. |
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