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Next concert:
21st April 2012
Spring Concert
“The Best of British”
The Great Hall, Lancaster University.
(see ‘concerts’ for full programme)
21st April 2012
Spring Concert
“The Best of British”
The Great Hall, Lancaster University.
(see ‘concerts’ for full programme)
us participated in John Rutter’s “Requiem” conducted by the composer himself. In all instances taking in shopping and shows. On 11th July 2010, after several weeks rehearsals, some 30 of the choir performed Karl Jenkins’ new “Gloria”, at the RAH, which we brought to Lancaster for the “Northern Premiere” (literally, north of the Watford Gap) on 27th November!
A few words of introduction to the Choral Society for those who wishing to join.
Do come and sing with us. Lancaster and District Choral Society is a large mixed voice choir with its origins dating back to 1836. Although our repertoire is grounded in classical music we sing a wide range of pieces from classical and contemporary composers.
In addition to our musical activities we have a good social programme with events throughout the year. The Society has participated in several performances by the “Really Big Chorus” at the Royal Albert Hall (RAH) in London. In 2006, we performed in Verdi’s “Requiem”, as a preliminary to our own production at the Ashton Hall, Lancaster in 2007. In 2008, a group from the choir participated in Karl Jenkins’ “The Armed Man”, after our own performance. Also, in July 2009, some of
Do come and sing with us. Lancaster and District Choral Society is a large mixed voice choir with its origins dating back to 1836. Although our repertoire is grounded in classical music we sing a wide range of pieces from classical and contemporary composers.
In addition to our musical activities we have a good social programme with events throughout the year. The Society has participated in several performances by the “Really Big Chorus” at the Royal Albert Hall (RAH) in London. In 2006, we performed in Verdi’s “Requiem”, as a preliminary to our own production at the Ashton Hall, Lancaster in 2007. In 2008, a group from the choir participated in Karl Jenkins’ “The Armed Man”, after our own performance. Also, in July 2009, some of
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During May, a section of the choir prepared for a short ‘tour’ of Hampshire, specifically to sing in Winchester Cathedral and Andover Priory; touring as the “L&D Chorale!”
We welcome people of all ages and abilities: experience is not essential and there is no formal audition. We have members who are new to singing and some who don’t have formal music training. The choir is a very mixed group!
However, the music being rehearsed is introduced carefully to allow for ease of learning.
We meet on Monday nights, from the beginning of September until late April or early May.
Rehearsals start at 7 p.m. and finish around 9.30 p.m. with a break for a chat and a cup of tea. (please note there are no kitchen facilities at Ripley so members are requested to bring their own refreshments.
We welcome people of all ages and abilities: experience is not essential and there is no formal audition. We have members who are new to singing and some who don’t have formal music training. The choir is a very mixed group!
However, the music being rehearsed is introduced carefully to allow for ease of learning.
We meet on Monday nights, from the beginning of September until late April or early May.
Rehearsals start at 7 p.m. and finish around 9.30 p.m. with a break for a chat and a cup of tea. (please note there are no kitchen facilities at Ripley so members are requested to bring their own refreshments.
Jacky Ireland - our new
membership secretary
membership secretary
