Reviews of recent performances
Fund raising Concert at the Church of St Leonard's and St. Jude's
On Friday 14TH November, The Choir performed at St. Leonard's and St. Jude's in Scawsby, Doncaster, to raise funds and awareness for the British Retinitis Pigmentosa Society, with a view to helping fund research into this debilitating disease.
Retinitis Pigmentosa, or RP, is a illness which causes the sufferer to gradually lose their sight and, at the moment, is incurable. You can find more information about RP on the website www.brps.org.uk/home
In a varied program the Choir performed around twenty numbers including; Saints, Deus Salutis, A Yorkshire Mixture, Take Me Home, Aura Lee and An American Trilogy, finishing the concert with a fabulous rendition of The Lord's Prayer.
Neil Birkin , from our Bass section, who's son Stephen and brother-in-law both suffer with RP, worked extremely hard to stage the event. He also gave a very enlightening and touching power point presentation on RP, as well as singing "If I Can Help Somebody".
Neil and Pam Birkin
Doug Walton excelled with his version of "Scarlett Ribbon" as did Brian Brumfitt with "Born Free"and there was hardly a dry eye in the house when Brian Harris sang"What Colour Is The Wind?"
Our young Baritone star, Scott Bramley wowed the audience with a wonderful version of the late, great Jeff Buckley's "Hallellieuha".
Kathryn, our MD, led the Choir in "Fields Of Gold", and the Choir also sang "Dame"featuring Scott and Dave Bramley, Matthew Cayton and Adrian Cattley.
An Audience of close to a hundred raised around £450.00 and an anonymous lady has made this figure up to £500.00.
Well done to everyone involved, especially Neil for all his hard work, The Reverand Pay for inviting us to sing and last but by no means least the ladies on the door, selling raffle tickets and supplying everyone with refreshments .
Remembrance Service at St. Peter's Church in Barnburgh
On Sunday 9th November The Choir sang during the remembrance service . The service was conducted by Val the Vicar and there were readings by Margaret Edwards and the Verger, Barbara Ward.
A special thank you to Dyfrig Lloyd Evans for conducting 'Going Home', which incidentally was our first live performance of this piece.The Choir also sang 'The Lord's Prayer' and 'let There Be Peace on Earth', conducted by our M.D. Kathryn Lloyd Evans.
Concert at Billingley church
Concert in St.Edmund's Church, Sprotborough
On Friday 31st Oct the Choir sang in Sprotborough parish church. The concert raised £ 232.00 for church funds .
A special thankyou to Steve Burnage for stepping in and saving the day, this time in the bass section - is there no end to this man's talents and indeed range?!!!
Spotlight Theatre Bridlington
On Saturday October 4th, The Choir performed a concert at the Spotlight theatre in Bridlington. A very nearly sell-out audience heard solo performances by Kate Lloyd Evans, accompanied by her husband and part time choir member (in all four sections!!)..Thanks again Steve. Doug walton, Neil Birkinand Brians Brumfitt and Harris also gave solo performances. The Choir then went off to their hotel and proceeded to drink the bar dry and sing until well into the early hours of Sunday morning. A special word of thanks to Kate and Margaret for helping with the merriment!
Be warned, readers, once i have sorted my photo gallery problem there will be pictures published!!
Wedding of Miss Louise Humphries and Mr John Pettit
On Friday 17th October The Choir sang in St Margarets Church in Swinton for the wedding of Louise Humphries and John Pettit.The Choir sang The Rose, You Raise Me Up, Love changes everything and Jerusalem.The ceremony was performed by Father Chris barley, and the Choir would like to wish Mr. and Mrs Pettit every happiness in their life together.
Funeral of Mr. Michael Riley
On Tuesday 14th October the Choir sang at the funeral of Michael Sean riley at St Margaret's Church Swinton S.Yorks.
Michael died in his sleep at home on 4th October aged 35 years.
His funeral , a very moving occasion, was conducted by Father Chris Barley. The Choir sang "Softly"and led the congregation in the Hymns "Jerusalem" and "Abide With Me".
The Choir would like to offer their condolences to Michael's family and friends at this sad time.
Concert at the parish church of St.Marys, Tickhill on saturday September 6th
The Choir performed a joint concert with The Wheatsheaf Ladies Choir from Doncaster.
The show exceeded all expectations , an audience of just under one hundred were packed into the lovely old church of St.Marys carefully avoiding the the water dripping through leaky roof.
They were rewarded for their perseverance with stunning performances from the two choirs . There were also two joint pieces ('The Lord Bless You and Keep You' and 'Every Time I Feel The Spirit') which showed, with the superb blend, that male and female voices can combine to produce fabulous sounds.
The audience were also treated to virtuoso performances from "Our kate" as she thrilled us with a ravishing rendition of "Vissi D'arte" from Giucomo Puccini's opera , Tosca , the tragic love story of Tosca and Cavaradossi; you almost felt you were in the Castel Saint Angelo in person!