Dear All
Very well done to everyone for all the work you’ve put into learning Beethoven’s 9th which, even the most experienced musicians among us have said, is a particularly difficult piece.
To help with the performance on Saturday Penny has marked up the Beethoven showing beat lines. Link to marked up music here.
We’ll be starting on Brahms Requiem next Tuesday 11/2 (hooray!) which is going to seem a doddle after the Beethoven – honest! If anyone needs to purchase a copy, link to correct score is here. Practice tracks may be found here and on repertoire page.
Here is link to the rehearsal schedule for the Brahms.
For anyone interested, BARTS are holding a Brahms Requiem Come & Sing event in Holborn on 22/2. Details here.
Looking forward to seeing some of you on Saturday and everyone on Tuesday!
Sat 8/2 Concert Details:
Venue:
St John The Divine, 92 Vassall Road SW9 6JA
Timings:
-12:30-1:30, choir & piano rehearsal
-1:30-2:30 break
-2:30-3:30, choir & orchestra rehearsal
-3:30-7:30, break
-7:30, concert start (25 mins +20 min interval)
-8:15, concert second half Beethoven’s 9th
-9:30, expected finish
Seating/Standing:
There will be limited seating for choir, most will stand. We will be on stage for second half only. Positions will be sorted at rehearsal. Please let Siobhan Jones know if you require a seat. Peter (conductor) expects some of Ben’s friends to come just for the performance. I’m sure that will also be fine for those of you who can’t make the earlier than expected rehearsal time – just let your section know so they can reserve you a space!
Subs:
£90/term to be paid into choir bank account:
Account Name: Sheen Gate Choir
Account Number: 47107324
Sort: 60-01-39
Calendar:
Spring Term:
7Jan-1April (NO half term break), 13 weeks
- Sat 8th Feb LVB9 Lambeth Orchestra
Two week Easter break (not the usual 3 weeks) 8/4 & 15/4.
Summer Term:
22 Apr-10 Jun except 1 week half term 27 May, 7 weeks
- 7th Jun Summer Concert, Brahms Requiem & RB performance (Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue)
Singing Lessons with Marta:
Marta Garcia-Ortiz whom many of you know from when she sang with SGC, is offering private singing lessons locally (Mortlake) at her home. Marta, originally from Spain, is an accomplished musician (teacher, cellist, conductor and singer). For anyone interested in finding out more please don’t hesitate to get in touch with her either by WhatsApp 07511 103 484 or email garciaortizmarta@gmail.com