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Review of 2001

In 2001 the Choir celebrated its sixteenth anniversary under the leadership of our Musical Director Roy Sarre, we had our usual full and varied programme.

he first major event this year was 'Music for Good Friday' at St James which featured our special guest star Peter Jackson. The evening offered a profound portrayal of the events of those biblical times from Palm Sunday through to the crucifixion of Christ.

Next was our Liberation Sunday celebration concert 'A spring Night at the Proms' with guest star Robin Littler on the Organ.

This took us up to our two holiday-maker summer concerts with the Floral Guernsey Finale concert  theme on 10th June 'A Floral Tribute' with our guest stars Jeffrey and Rachel Howard on Organ and Harp. On 1st July we presented 'Sounds of Summer'  featuring special guest stars Marilyn Baker and Peter Jackson. Peter and Marilyn met some years ago at the Blind Torch Scholl in Birmingham and now after several attempts, we managed to persuade them to appear together for what was a very special performance. 

We also took part in the Town Carnival Week activities in July and sang for Action Aid in October.

However to round off the year, were our most popular of all concerts, the Christmas Carol Concerts  on 14th & 15th December which featured carols, bells, party hats and seasonal music for everyone at St James and a special performance from the  Childrens' choir Friendship Company. These concerts were performed to a full house.

The States of Guernsey and the local population once again gave us tremendous support for which we are most grateful. 

Events performed by the Choir in 2001

DateTimeDetails
25th February 2.30pm Eisteddfod Competition at Town Church
13th April7.45 pmMusic for a Good Friday at St James including guest star Peter Jackson. The evening offers a profound portrayal of the events of those biblical times from Palm Sunday through to the crucifixion of Christ.
4th to 9th May Tour of churches in Holland
Sat 12th May7.45pmLiberation Saturday celebration concert A spring Night at the Proms with our guest star Robin Littler on the Organ.
Sun 10th June8.30pmA Floral Tribute - for the beauty of the earth - Finale Concert for Floral Guernsey at St James with our guest stars Jeffrey and Rachel Howard on Organ and Harp. Praising God in Creation.
Sat 23rd June4.15pmSing for Sark at the Sark Hall - enjoyment and a fun day out for all choir members and their families. Free entry. Collection for Chernobyl Children.
Sun 1st July8.15pmSounds of Summer visitors' summer Concert at St James featuring Blind Date Duo special guest stars Marilyn Baker self accompanied vocalist and oboist and Peter Jackson self accompanied narrator and pianist, both of whom are blind. 
Tues 31st July8.30pmTown Carnival week and concerts in the Town Church
Sun 26th AugnoonA Celebration of Christians together at the North Beach marquee - free entry.
27th October8 pmSinging for Action Aid - singalong with thousands of people across the world for ActionAid. Charity concert at St James. Tickets £6.50.
Fri 14th & Sat 15th December7.30pmAn amazing two nights of Christian fun and festivity - carols, bells, party hats and seasonal music for everyone at St James with a special performance from the  Childrens' choir Friendship Company and Guest stars Jeffrey & Rachel Howard on Organ and harp..

Our thanks to the States of Guernsey Arts Committee for all their ongoing support and to the States Tourist Board for their interest

 

 

In association with The Royal School of Church Music (RSCM), members of Christian Arts (Europe) and The Evangelical Alliance and working with Christian Arts /CAFF Guernsey and Churches Together CI & UK

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