Choirs and Music Workshops
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Music can unite people across denominational differences just as it can divide people within a Church. This page lists some opportunities for "pastoral musicians" - singers and instrumentalists who use music in the service of God and his people - to explore music from different traditions. Also listed here opportunities to sing music from different faith traditions.
The Fleet Singers - community choir which meets at Gospel Oak Methodist Church. The group, which happens to include a number of people from local churches, took part in the BBC's Mendelssohn Festival when about 60 choirs performed 'O for the Wings of a Dove' around the country one weekend. In June 2009 they joined children from Fleet School in a concert of Mendelssohn, Mozart, Byrd, Tallis and African jazz... In October 2010 they organised an open fun singing workshop for Classic FM's 123 Sing. And April 2011 joined other local choirs in a performance of pieces from Handel's Messiah. Not strictly for "pastoral musicians" but they do a fair bit of religious music and support church and local community ventures such as fundraising for the Hampstead Marie Curie Centre. The choir is embarking on an exciting project for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee having commissioned Highgate composer Benjamin Till to write a new choral work on the theme of local events of the last 60 years. Rehearsals Mondays 7.30 - 9.30pm £6 per session (1st free) payable if possible by term. Next term runs from 9 January – 26 March 2012 (1/2 term break 13/2). Details from pam.gilby@blueyonder.co.uk T: 020 7485 6990. Belsize Community Choir This un-auditioned choir is open to all and values a “playful and relaxed pursuit of choral excellence”. St. Saviour's and St. Peter's Churches are giving generous support to this separate community organisation. Thursday evenings 6.45 - 9pm at St. Peter's Belsize Square. Sub for 2011-12 is £25 a term. In addition to singing in the church carol concerts 18/12/11, performances are planned for 11/3/12 and 15/6/12. T: 07919335218, E: info@belsizecommunitychoir.org.uk, www.belsizecommunitychoir.org.uk Parish Music Workshops in RC Diocese of Southwark
These workshops are not exclusively RC and are easily reached by some Camden people as the venue is usually a school close to Tooting Bec on the Northern Line.
St Anselm's School Hall, 21 Tooting Bec Road SW17.
Chair of Music Committee Nick Pointer T: 01892 863 728, E: nicholas.pointer@btinternet.com
Saturdays 10.30am coffee to about 4pm. £6. Bring lunch.
SATURDAY 14th JANUARY 2012 “Travelling the road to Easter” A day with John Bell NB VENUE : Amigo Hall St. George’s Cathedral Southwark London SE1 6HR It is with great pleasure that we welcome John Bell back to Southwark. This is a ‘must’ for everyone concerned, or involved, with music in liturgy. John will lead us in a day of music looking at the forthcoming season of Lent and onwards to Easter The day is being held in Amigo Hall to accommodate as many as possible. There is, however, a limit on numbers, so you MUST book in advance for this event. We shall prioritise places in the order that the Booking Form arrives. Please book as soon as possible – you may be disappointed if you leave this too late. In view of the likely popularity of this event they may wish to prioritise musicians from the Southwark Diocese. Westminster RC Diocese Music Workshops All are welcome. Further details and bookings from Frances Novillo francesnovillo@yahoo.co.uk, 07714 204 201 The National Network for Pastoral Musicians is an ecumenical network of "musicians united in serving the church". John Bell of the Iona Community is one of its Patrons. It holds a weekend conference every other year and sends out a newsletter called Accord listing events and resources for church musicians around the country. The CTIC coordinator is a member and the local NNPM Area Secretary is Frances Novillo E: francesnovillo@yahoo.co.uk T: 0771 420 4201. National Network for Pastoral Musicians Conference 20 – 22 July 2012 at Worth Abbey. This conference doesn’t have a name or slogan yet but Psalms are the topic. Although the majority of participants tend to be RC, NNPM is an ecumenical organisation and the speakers and workshop leaders certainly come from a broad range of traditions. To reserve your place, email jburridge@mac.com. World Music Details of 2 workshops sent to members and friends of the SOAS World Music Choir 1. Join the SOAS World Music Choir for a day with Guest Director Chris Rowbury Sunday 22nd January 2012 at SOAS in room G3 from 11am – 4.30pm 2. Reach out! A fabulous day Singing Motown with Una May Olomolaiye Sunday 22nd February 2012 at SOAS in room G3 from 11am – 4.30pm Both workshops are suitable for those aged 16+ years, no experience is necessary Costs: £25 for the day for each workshop [existing SOAS choir members and concessions (retired or unwaged) £10] Please contact choir@soas.ac.uk to register for a place
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