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Choir Diary Dates 2002 |
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St James Concert & Assembly Hall |
Here is our busy programme of events for 2002.
Each concert features professional guest artistes from the UK (mainly England and Wales) together with the Choir's soloists Jo Paine, Jean Vidamour and Ruth Smale. The Friendship Company of juniors and teenagers often feature in our concerts.
The 'Sing for Sark' and the 'Lite Menu' carnival groups will feature in Sark in June and the Town Carnival in August.
The first major event this year will be the Good Friday concert on 29th March at St James. The evening will offer a profound portrayal of the events of those biblical times from Palm Sunday through to the crucifixion of Christ.
Next will be our Liberation celebration concert 'Spring Proms'on 9th May at St James
This will take us up to our two holiday-maker concerts on 16th June and7th July both at St James
An annual event of the Choir is informal carol singing in the town of St Peter Port. However to round off the year, most popular of all will be the 'An 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. The Christmas Carol Festival concerts on Friday 13th and Saturday 14th December
PRELIMINARY CALENDAR FOR 2002
| Date | Time | Details |
| 25th February | 2.30pm | Eisteddfod Competition at Town Church |
| 29th March | 7.30 pm | Music for a Good Friday at St James . The evening offers a profound portrayal of the events of those biblical times from Palm Sunday through to the crucifixion of Christ. Tickets £6 & £5.. |
| Thurs 9th May | 7.30pm | Liberation Saturday celebration concert Last Night of the Proms style. Tickets £6 & £5. Finishes 9.15pm so that you can then watch the fireworks display in town at 10.00pm. |
| Sun 16th June | 8pm | Finale Concert for Floral Guernsey at St James (Praise in Creation) with guest star Jeffrey Howard. Tickets £6 & £5.50. |
| Sat 22nd June | 4.15pm | Sark Concert at Island Hall |
| Sun 7th July | 8.30pm | Music for Summertime visitors summer Concert at St James with guest artiste Sarah Cresswell - Young Musician of Wales (Holidaymakers theme). Tickets £5.50 & £5. |
| Fri 13th & Sat 14th December | 7.30pm | An 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. |
For tickets, please call Maddie Sarre on 265004 or complete the ticket request form. Spend an evening with us ...you're really Welcome! |
Our thanks to the States of Guernsey Arts Committee for all their ongoing support and to the States Tourist Board for their interest |
Choir Visits and Special Events for 2002
Trips are planned for Alderney and Jersey and a special visit to Israel's 'Holy Land'.
18th May 2002: St David's Praise, Cardiff where the Choir will be guests within the 500 Voices taking part.
June: 'Sing for Sark' - June 22nd 4.15pm
August: Taking part with 'Lite-Menu' Carnival Group in the Town Church in August.
The Choir is looking to recruit new members, especially male singers and altos. For full details see our Join us page or call Roy on 263930 or David on 247780.