15 January 2014

Two weeks into the Spring term, and a good start made on our new season's repertoire. Two more Barbershop numbers - 'Can't help lovin' that man' and 'Summertime'; and a medley from West Side Story, which Val has adapted for our voices. All great fun to sing, and challenging enough to be interesting without being too hard! Last week we completed a short questionnaire about what we've liked most over the last year, and tested our own voices. Val will let us know the results of these in due course. We also talked about the concerts and events that are lined up so far this year. Summer concert is 5th July: the previous Saturday is the Cockermouth 'Live!' event, which we have taken part in on previous occasions. There is also the possibility of a concert at St. Cuthbert's in Embleton on 21 June. The French family choir Tru'Ulant will be visiting the week after Easter, and it is hoped there will be a big 'choir fest' at Cockermouth School, with a number of local groups taking part. And we already have THREE Christmas events lined up - that's without our own concert!! All in all, lots to look forward to, and plenty to work on. Watch this space!!