Thanks to a recent refurbishment the venue was lovely and bright – sunshine yellow. Maybe this helped the members of the New Music Makers who performed to raise funds for the Shelter Box charity. They sang through the programme with enthusiasm and obvious enjoyment to a small, but appreciative audience, who joined in wholeheartedly with the Beatles singalong, including waving their arms to “Hey Jude”
David Farnell was musical director for the evening and we were accompanied by Chris Allison who also treated the audience to a beautiful piano solo – the theme from the film “The Piano”. Chris Kellaway was M C keeping the audience (as well as the choir) informed on what was happening next.
David Farnell and Sandie Austin duetted and solos were performed by Janet Moody, Pat Jenkins and Roy Hogben.
The thoroughly enjoyable evening raised £200 for this less well-known but very worthwhile charity.

Yet another wedding where we just helped to make the married couple’s day a bit more special. A very nice, warm,happy occasion.

We can offer suggestions for music to be sung before the service, during the signing of the register and to accompany the newly married couple as they leave the ceremony.

Saturday 6th August saw (and heard)the New Music Makers raise the roof with
their soaring harmonies at a concert to make money to assist with the
refurbishment of the Underhill Centre at St John’s Church, Hedge End.

An exciting repertoire of pieces ranging from the shows, gospel, choral and
pop entertained the audience on a beautiful summer’s evening.

Soprano Patricia Jenkins’s solos were stunning and she was joined for duets
with Lin Kellaway, singing ‘The Wings Of Sleep’ from ‘The Dancing Years’ and
Barbara Cobley with ‘Evening Prayer’ from ‘Hansel and Gretel’.

The pieces perfectly matched their voices to give goosebumps. Roy Hogben’s
hugely entertaining rendition of ‘I’m Reviewing The Situation’ from ‘Oliver’ was
a crowd pleaser as was the emotional beauty he gave to ‘Stars’ from ‘Les
Miserables’.

You can catch the New Music Makers again at their ever popular family
Christmas Concert on Saturday 10th December, 2.30pm and 7.30pm at Hedge End
Village Hall. Tickets available from 01489 781836.It is rumoured that a special
person with a white beard and red coat will be at the matinee! See you there!

2009 Summer Concert – Turner Sims Concert Hall

Hedge End Village Hall was packed to capacity for this year’s Christmas offering.  Much fun and enjoyment was had by all.   Irish dancers from the Forrestall School of dancing, entertained us with their fast, complicated dance steps and they shone not only because of their spectacular costumes, but also because of their abundant talent.  Rory Staff, a great favourite of ours and of our audiences, delighted us with jazzy carols and a wonderful, lilting rendition of ‘Summertime’.  We were also lucky enough to have Callum Litchfield and Jamie Kimathi Milburn perform several songs for us and playing guitar and flute.  Two very entertaining, light-hearted readings were given by Janet Moody and Ann Lee, adding to the festive flavour of the event and making everyone laugh.

This year, we extended a warm welcome to our new Music Director Lillian Sedilles, who has worked hard with us to produce pieces of breath taking beauty.  A varied programme of traditional sing along carols for the audience, interspersed with interesting set pieces was exceeding well received.  The Ukranian Sleigh song was particularly well liked, with its fast rhythmic pace, ending in a loud ‘Hey’!   ‘Bethlehem’ provided a quieter, more reflective tone, with beautiful harmonies and rising and falling dynamics.  The concerts ended with our much loved ‘It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year’, for which we received a huge ovation. Thanks also to Chris Alison, our pianist, ably assisted by his children Martha and Zac turning pages and also to David Farnell our Assistant MD.

The matinee concert was of course attended by a special jovial man, with a white beard, red, carrying a very large sack, full of presents for the younger members of the audience.  Mince pies and mulled wine were enjoyed by all.

We look forward to, dare we say it, our Christmas 2017 concerts!