Dear All
It was a great first rehearsal back last Tuesday. We worked on Beethoven’s 9th from Fig D p12 -15 and p34-37 and were sounding really good when we put all the parts together. We will continue to work on Beethoven’s 9th next week. Practice track may be found on repertoire page and here.
Note on Ben’s memorial, being held on 20th Jan: there is an open invitation for anyone would like to join the choir for the service (likely to best suit competent sight readers). See below for more information and a sign-up form. The organisers have asked people to let them know if they are planning to attend so they can manage numbers. Please could you let your section know if you are planning to attend and/or sing in the choir and we will inform the organisers of SGC numbers to save them having to deal with multiple messages.
Many of you will remember Marta Garcia-Ortiz who sang with us for a while and whose Spanish choir sang with us in 2023. You may also know she is a singing teacher offering singing lessons locally (I take lessons with her and they’re great fun!). Please see below if you would like to learn more.
Ben’s Memorial – Monday 20th Jan 3pm:
Memorial Arrangements:
Date: Monday 20th January
Time: 3pm
Venue: St George’s RC Cathedral, Lambeth Road (Main entrance), Southwark, SE1 6HR.
All are welcome. Closest tubes Lambeth North and Elephant & Castle. No parking on site,
Following the service all are invited to a reception at The Duchy Arms, 63 Sancroft Street, SE11 5UG. This is a 20 minute walk from the Cathedral, or a short ride on the 360/59/159 bus. The closest underground station is Kennington.
The dress code is colourful, vibrant and garish, and strong-smelling perfumes are especially welcome.
Music at the service will be led by the Cathedral Choir, but musician friends/colleagues of Ben are warmly invited to join the choir for this Mass. If you wish to do so, please fill out the following form to sign up: https://forms.gle/eQvo7o5ECdR9b43y5 Music can be sent in advance if required. Rehearsal in the church at 2pm, service at 3pm ending around 4.15pm.
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
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 except 1 week half term 18 Feb, 12 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)