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Choir Diary Dates 2007

St James Concert & Assembly Hall

Here is our busy programme of events for 2007 - the choir celebrates its 22nd Anniversary!  

Most of our concerts feature 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' will feature in Sark once again in June and at other events as requested.

The first major event this year will be the Good Friday concert on 6th April at St James. The evening will offer a profound and moving portrayal of the events of those biblical times from Palm Sunday through to the crucifixion of Christ with Special guest George Foote.

We will also be appearing at Guernsey's brand new Performing Arts Theatre next to Lez Ozouets School where we will be able to experience first hand the ambiance. technology and atmosphere of this new theatre. Join us free of charge with the Youth Group The Friendship Co also performing.

Next will be our anniversary Liberation Day celebration concert on 9th May at St James. Fervent singing by audience and choir happily dressed in red, white and blue, celebrating in a Praise 'n Proms night. It's a night to get tickets for...soon, Very soon!

This will take us up to our two holiday-maker concerts on 3rd June and 25th June both at St James. The June 3rd concert brings a choral end to the Guernsey Floral Week.

An annual event of the Choir is informal carol singing in the town of St Peter Port in December. However to round off the year, most popular of all will be the 'Family Carols Festival' - 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 will be on Friday 7th and Saturday 8th December 2007

Calendar for 2007

DateTimeDetails
Sun 18th Feb3.00pmARTS ALIVE at Beau Sejour
Sun 11th March2.00pmEisteddfod Competition at Town Church
Fri 6th April7.45 pmMusic for a Good Friday at St James The evening offers a profound and moving portrayal of the events of those biblical times from Palm Sunday through to the crucifixion of Christ.  Guest performers: Pianist Peter Jackson from Wales and Violinist Alan McClune from Ireland. Tickets only £7.50
Sun 22nd April8.00pmFirst Outing - Guernsey's performing Arts Centre at Lez Ozouets-  FREE tickets and seating plan, contact Maddie on 263930.
Wed 9th May7.00pmFlags N Proms - Liberation Guernsey Celebration concert 'Last Night of the Proms' style.  Flags and fervent singing by the audience and choir happily dressed in red, white and blue (especially hats) on this public holiday, celebrating Peace and Freedom. In the presence of His Excellency Lt Governor and Lady Malbon and the Bailiff of Guernsey and Mrs Rowland. Finishes 9.30pm so that you can then watch the fireworks display in town at 10.00pm. Tickets on sale from January 2007.
Sun 3rd June3.00pmPromenade Informal Concert at Candie Gardens. Choir sings at 3pm
Sat 16th June4.15pmSing for Sark - Annual day trip to the lovely island of Sark. Join us on our Sark day out - early start, hire bikes, restaurant lunch and our concert in the Island Hall.
Mon 25th June8.00pmSummertime Final 21st Anniversary celebration Concert at St James featuring the Choir & guests.
Sat 29th September9.00am-12.45pmTickets go on sale at Forest Methodist Church for Christmas concerts.
Thurs 6th,13th & 20th DecemberEveningsThree Thursday nights in December - Sing n' celebrate Christmas in the High Street and Town Church. Coincides with late night shopping!
Fri 7th & Sat 8th December7.30pmFamily Carols Festival - 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.Two nights of exciting Christian songs and music depicting an accurate biblical story and account of the nativity. Join with angels celebrating Jesus' birth.
Mon 7th/14th/21st January 20087.30pmOpen House for new members - first three Mondays in January at St Martin's School. To join phone 263930.

 

For tickets, please call Maddie Sarre on 265004, Fran at St James on 711361  or complete the ticket request form

Spend an evening with us ...you're really Welcome!

Our thanks to the Guernsey Bedding Centre (sponsors), the States of Guernsey Culture Leisure Committee and 'Visit Guernsey' for all their ongoing support and interest.

Choir Visits and Special Events for 2007

16th June: 'Sing for Sark' concert 4.15pm at the Sark Hall. 

The Choir is looking to recruit new members, especially Basses and altos. For full details see our Join us page or call Roy on 263930 or David on 247780.


 

 

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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