Lins Emails

This Week’s Rehearsal and Forthcoming AGM

Lins Emails
Good evening to you all,
Firstly, this week we will be running through the programme for the Summer Spectacular, and we will have our normal break at 8.45, and finish at 9.45.
Secondly, I enclose a copy of the Agenda and Minutes of the Previous AGM ready for this year’s AGM which will be held on Thursday, 25th July at the Church Hall, at 7.30pm.
We are still looking for cake makers for the Summer Spectacular, so if you could put your name down on the list, it would be much appreciated.
Lastly, we have had a request from St Johns C of E Church, further up the road from the Methodist Church, who are celebrating their 150th anniversary, and have asked if our choir is available to come and sing at the celebration on Sunday, 21st July, somewhere between 1.30 and 2.00pm, for approximately 20 to 30 minutes.  Can you let me know asap if you are able to attend this event before we respond to them.
Well, that’s all for now, so I will see some of you at the L:ocal Vocals on Tuesday at Sunnycroft Residential Home, Moorgreen Road, at 1.45 for 2.00pm, or on Thursday at our rehearsal.
Bye for now.
Eric
pdf icon AGM-AGENDA-25-07-24.pdf
pdf icon NMM-AGM-2023-Minutes.pdf

This Week’s Rehearsal

Lins Emails
Hi there,
Just to let you know what’s happening this week.
We will be finishing again at 9.15pm so that we can audition the solos for the concert.
We are looking for two members of the choir who can stay behind and act as adjudicators for the solos as we have eight solos/duets/small groups, and only five places in the programme.
With regards to the Summer Spectacular, we need some cakes to feed the audience.  We are looking for either Victoria Sponge, Lemon Drizzle or Chocolate Fudge.  There will be list on the table as you come, so if you are able to make some, please put your name down for which ever one you can provide for us.
Just a reminder as to what we are wearing at the Summer Spectacular as some of you may not have read the previous emails or been to the rehearsals when we have spoken about it.
For the Ladies:- White Tops (not Vest Tops), Black Trousers, Black Hosiery and Black Shoes.  You can where whatever jewellery you want and can even wear a scarf or flower to brighten up your costume.
For the Men:- White Shirts, Black Trousers, Black Socks and Black Shoes.
Well, that’s all for now, so see you tomorrow night.
Bye for now.
Eric

Rehearsal – 13-6-24

Lins Emails
Hi there,
Just to let you know that we will be going through the same songs as we did last week together with songs from the rest of the programme for the Summer Spectacular.
This week we will be finishing the main rehearsal at 9.15pm, but we will not be stopping for a break, and once we have finished the main rehearsal, Chris will stay behind and rehearse the solos etc.
We have decided to drop Africa from the programme, so we will be starting with the Mamma Mia medley.
Well, that’s all for now, so I will see you on Thursday.
Bye for now.
Eric

What a lovely afternoon!

Lins Emails
Hi there,

Firstly, here’s a message from Lillian.
Dear New Music Makers,
Once again, I am reminded what a privilege it is to be conducting such a fine choir. Though the men’s section may look small, they certainly packed some power and the whole group sounded balanced on Saturday.
My husband remarked that although it may have sounded quieter than the village hall, it was in tune and he really enjoyed the concert. Among my children, they loved Java Jive!
Amelia’s mum, April, commented that the choir just keeps getting better and better each year. It was such a treat to hear Amelia play. She’s only ten years old! And she’s not only my violin student, but now also Chris’ piano student. I believe she’s preparing for a Grade 5 ABRSM exam on piano and it’s only her first year learning! Maybe next time she can play something on the piano for us, too.
I was as disappointed as you that I couldn’t sing for this concert. Maybe you’ll let me sing one song for the Summer Spectacular—The Distance from Hercules is a favourite of mine, and I’ve never had the chance to perform it!!
I’m looking forward to rehearsal on Thursday, we will be reviewing several new pieces for the Summer Spectacular, so come ready to sort out notes and rhythms again.
Well done, choir!
Lillian
I can only re-iterate what Lillian has said, and from the comments we have received from the rest of the audience, we did ourselves proud.

We were sold out in the end, which again is credit to you for selling the tickets, as any profit from our concerts go towards purchasing more music for our future programmes.

I would also like to thank everyone who stay behind and help clear up, it has never been done so quickly.

Now, moving on, I enclose a copy of the programme that we have put together for the Summer Spectacular on the 20th July 

As I have mentioned in the past, we will have four spots for solos etc and we would like to start rehearsing for them this week, so those of you who would like to try out, bring your music along with you on Thursday, and Chris will go through your piece with you during the interval, and then again next week, and the following week we will hold the audition for the four spots.

Well, that’s all for now, so I will either see you at Local vocals on Wednesday at Hamble Heights, or at rehearsal on Thursday.

bye for now.

Eric

pdf icon Summer-Spectacular-Programme-2024.pdf

Summer Concert

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Hi there,
We are in desperate need of some raffle prizes for the concert on Saturday.
If you have anything that you could give, can you bring it along on Thursday at the rehearsal at KCC and give them to Eunice.
Many thanks
Eric

Well done Saturday!

Lins Emails
Hi there,
Here is a message from Lillian regarding Saturday’s concert.
Dear Choir,
I hope you are all enjoying the beautiful weather we are having!
Thank you to each and every one of you who performed yesterday at Hedge End Methodist Church. It was a beautiful concert and though there were mistakes here and there, I enjoyed hearing you perform. It is a privilege to be a part of a choir that started in 1970 and is still going strong today.
I look forward to the next two rehearsals for us to tidy up some songs. Please make your best attempt to memorise “Africa”.
All the best,
Lillian
The reaction that I have received from the audience was that they thoroughly enjoyed the concert, but wished that a few more would have come along to support the event.
Maureen has asked me to remind the ladies that the Lacy Blue Tops are NOT colourfast so they need to be washed separately.
Well, that’s all for now, so I will see you at rehearsal on Thursday.
Bye for now.
Eric

Saturday’s Concert

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Hi there,
Just a reminder that we have a concert at Hedge End Methodist Church on Saturday, at 7.00pm.
Lillian has asked that we meet at 6.15pm so that we can sort out where everyone will be seating and have a warm-up.
I enclose a copy of the programme sort that you can have your music ready in the right order.
See you either this afternoon at Avon Park for Local Vocals, or tomorrow night at rehearsal.
Bye for now.
Eric
doc icon HEMC-Programme-2.docx