WARKWORTH VILLAGE CHOIR MEET MOST MONDAY EVENINGS IN THE MEMORIAL HALL, WARKWORTH AT 7.30. The choir draws its members from a wide area and is not just for Warkworth residents. In addition to our normal rehearsals there are ad hoc workshops held throughout the year. There are about 25 members who attend regularly and a wide variety of music is sung. We give several concerts a year in Warkworth and also perform in a variety of places.
What we did last season:
| Mar 2007 | Sang in the Group 7 Choral Spectacular of N.E. Choirs in the City Hall, Newcastle - over 700 singers took part. (A wonderful experience - meeting friends from choirs in the area). |
|---|---|
| May 2007 | Concert in St James' Church, Shilbottle with Vivace Quartet. (Wonderful acoustics in lovely old country church and our first appearance with Vivace). |
| May 2007 | Ellington Concert. (Usual warm reception and lovely refreshments!) |
| Jun 2007 | Concert for Alnmouth Women's Institute at Hindmarsh Hall. (Wonderful refreshments!) |
| Jul 2007 | Workshop/Rehearsal Concert performances of HMS Pinafore, with the Jesmond Choral Group, in Warkworth and Jesmond. |
Warkworth choir is a friendly group and makes new members of all ages and musical ability very welcome. Membership costs £30 per annum. If you are looking to make new friends and have some stimulating and creative fun in a safe and cheerful environment WVC could be for you. Contact the secretary by phone (01665 830373) or by e-mail (el@inebowden.co.uk) if you would like to know more. You would be welcome to just come along and have a sample session one Monday evening with no obligation to take out a regular membership until you feel sure that choral singing is for you.
Don't just sing in the bath……join a choir!
30th Anniversary Celebrations 6-11-06
The Choir with David Head 4th March 2006
The Choir with David Head 4th March 2006
Anne presenting Grace 20th July 2006
Warkworth Village Choir was formed in 1976. Since then, there have been six Conductors - Norman Henderson, Dill Penter, Alan Hodgson, Brian Arthur, David Head, Pippa Robins and now Jonathan Scott.
The Choir has performed in many places, including Durham Cathedral, St. Michael's Church, Alnwick (BBC 'Songs of Praise'), Ellington Social Club, Amble Church Halls, Edinburgh (with the Scottish Concert Choir), Stanhope (with Stanhope Choral Society), Newcastle City Hall (with other Choirs belonging to the National Association of Choirs), St. John's Church, Chevington, St. Michael's Church, Felton, (with Ellington Colliery Band), Alnwick Playhouse and Norway (with N.A.C.).
The Choir made a significant contribution to Warkworth Pageant and continues to participate in Warkworth's Christmas celebrations.
|
Date
|
Time |
|
19th May 2008 |
SPRING CONCERT |
7.30 P.M. |
If anyone would like to join the Choir for a particular project then they would be very welcome to do so.
For more details please contact the secretary
01665 830373
Ella Barrass, Anne Flanighan,
Joan Groome,
Ruby King,
Anne Lewis,
Beth McKenna, Kath Parish,
Gordon Charlton,
Bert Flanighan,
John Park.
Chairman - Keith Scott
Vice Chairman - Alf Groome
Secretary - Elaine Bowden
Treasurer - Beth Bryson
Publicity - Antonia Giacomini
Accompanist - Geoff Brookes
Musical Director - David Head
(Updated February 2008)