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This week’s rehearsal

Lins Emails
Hi there,
I enclose a copy of the programme that we will be following for our concerts on the 9th December, and which we will be rehearsing this week on Thursday, as Lillian wants to do a full run through of the programme.
For those of you that do not access to a printer, I will bring some spare copies on Thursday.
The programme for the 14th at Applemore has been completed, but I will send this out next Sunday, so as to not confuse you.
Well, I can’t think of anything else at the moment, b ut if anything comes up, I will let you know.
Bye for now.
Eric
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Rehearsal this Thursday

Lins Emails
Good afternoon,

Hope you are all keeping well with this colder weather we seem to be having.

Here is a message from Lillian regarding this week’s rehearsal.
Hello everyone,
I hope you had a nice weekend! This Thursday I would love to start with what you worked on with Chris:
Twelve Days of Christmas
Last Christmas
This Christmas
Brazilian Christmas – with instruments
Gabriel’s message
Mary, Did You Know
Wexford Carol
The First Noel – with flute
Let it Go
Believe
And then next week, I’d like to do a run-through of all our pieces before the concert!
Kindest regards,
Lillian
We now have only two rehearsals left before our concert – no pressure then.
If you haven’t already done so, there is a Fish & Chip order on the table at the front on Thursday evening if you want something in between the concerts on the 9th, and if you haven’t already paid, can you make sure that you do asap, either by paying straight into the choir’s bank account, or giving cash to Gen Marsh on Thursday.
Just a reminder for the Local Vocals that we are singing at Florence Court, Segensworth, on Friday afternoon, at 4.30, so we would like you there for 4.15 to get ready.  The mayor of Fareham is coming to switch on their Christmas Tree Lights.
Well, that’s all for now, so I will see you on Thursday.
Bye for now.
Eric

NMM rehearsal next Thursday – 23-11-23

Lins Emails
Hello there,

Hope you are having a good weekend.

As mentioned last Thursday, Lillian will not be with us this week, so Chris is taking the rehearsal, so here’s what’s happening:-
Hello everyone,
I’m very much looking forward to leading our rehearsal on Thursday.  Our priority will be to revise/learn The Twelve days of Christmas and continue to build confidence with our other songs.  Here is the plan for this week:
The Twelve days of Christmas (100 CFC p 246)
This Christmas
From a Distance
Let it Go
Believe
Merry Christmas Everyone
Wexford Carol (just page 100)
Wonderful Christmas Time
The First Nowell (with Flute)
Last Christmas
Wonderful Christmas Time
We will finish at 9:30pm.  I’m happy at the end of the choir rehearsal to do a run through of songs with the soloists who will be singing in the concert.
Have a good week!
Chris
We are still looking for help on the day, and also donations for the raffle.
We have arranged for fish & chips in between the performances and the list will be at the front table on Thursday if you have not already put your name down. Payment to be made straight into the choir’s bank account, with the reference: Fish & Chips, or give the cash to Gen Marsh.
Just a reminder for Local Vocals that we are singing at Hawthornes Care Home, Woolston, at our usual time, on Thursday afternoon, and this will be the first of our Christmas programme, so you need to wear your Christmas Jumpers and Hats.
We have also had a request from Florence Court, Segensworth, to go along on the 1st December at 4.30 and sing some Christmas songs and carols ready for the Mayor to switch on the lights at 5.30pm, so if you are available can you let Eunice know.
The programme for Applemore College on the 14th December has been agreed, but I will send this out nearer the time so as not to confuse anyone.
Some of you have asked if it is possible to print off the music from the 100 Carols book of the songs that we are singing in our concert as you find the book rather heavy to hold, so if you want a copy, email me back and let me know which ones you want copied before next Thursday.
Well, that’s all for now, so see you on Thursday.
Bye for now
Eric

Rehearsal 16 Nov

Lins Emails
Good afternoon,
I hope you are all well.
Here is a message from Lillian regarding this week’s rehearsal:-

I’d like to continue rehearsing music in order, not necessarily every song, but that is the plan. I’d also like to see if we can add in some instruments in the next two weeks, and for me to have a chat with the soloists during the break this coming week.
Tidings of Comfort and Joy – try memorised, at least look up!
Wonderful Christmastime – add some jingle bells?
Brazilian Christmas – add maracas, claves, and bongos?
Gabriel’s message – harp sound on piano
Wexford Carol – organ sound on piano
Christmas Shopping blues – run through
Have Yourself a Merry Christmas
Last Christmas – Rebecca solo, no duet
The First Noel – add Emmy on flute?
This Christmas
Kindest regards,
Lillian
As you will see, she would like to try some instruments in the next two weeks, so I will arrange to get what we have in the lock-up ready for this week.
I will also enclose a copy of the programme that we will be using for the concerts so that you can make sure that you have your music in order.
For those who were not there last week, the costume for the Christmas concerts including the one at Applemore College will be as follows:-
Ladies:
Black/Dark Blue Sparkly Tops
Black Trousers
Black Pop Socks or Tights
Black Shoes (closed in toes)
Men:
Black Shirts
Blue Sparkly Bowties
Black Trousers
Black Socks
Black Shoes
We are looking for Raffle Prizes, so if you have anything that you can donate, please bring them in the next three weeks.
Tickets for our concerts are available from either the TicketSource website or from Sarah.
On the 21st December, when we have no need for a rehearsal, we are looking at holding a Social Evening instead, where we will provide coffee and tea, and you can bring along something to share.  There may some Mince Pies left over from the concerts.
Well, that’s all for now, so those of you at Local Vocals at Snowdrop Place on Tuesday, or the rest of you at rehearsal on Thursday.
Bye for Now.
Eric

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Rehearsal this Thursday 9 Nov

Lins Emails
Good afternoon to you all,

I hope that those of you who attended the Skittles Evening last night enjoyed yourselves and we will look forward to something similar in the new year.

Here is a message from Lillian regarding this week’s rehearsal:
Hello all,

This week, I’d like to run through the second half of the concert programme in order, including our audience participation songs.

Grown-Up Christmas
The First Noel/Pachelbel
This Christmas
Hark the Herald – CFC
From a Distance
Joy to the World – CFC
Let it Go
Believe
Merry Christmas, Everyone

Have a lovely weekend and fantastic week!
Lillian
Just a reminder that we have Local Vocals at Snowdrop Place on Tuesday afternoon, at the usual time of 1.45pm.
Also, we are still requiring help for the concerts for Front of House, Raffle and Kitchen, so if you know of someone who can help, please let me know.
We are also requiring a “Santa”, as Alan, who was going to do it, has problems with his leg and will not be fit enough to carry out the work, so we are looking for someone else.
Well, that’s all for now, so I will either see you on Tuesday, or Thursday.
Bye for Now.
Eric

Skittles Evening

Lins Emails
Good morning to you all,
Just a reminder for those that are going to the Skittles tonight that it will start at 7.00pm, otherwise it makes it too late when we finish.
Also, we have Local Vocals on Tuesday afternoon at Snowdrop Place, Botley at the usual time.
Regards
Eric

Addition to Rehearsal

Lins Emails
Hi there,
We will also be rehearsing this week the following carols which we will be singing with the audiences at our concerts:
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Silent Night
Twelve Days of Christmas
Hark the Herald Angels Sing
Joy to the World
All of the above will be found in the “100 Corals” book.
Regards
Eric