Affiliated
to the Royal School of Church Music (RSCM)
The
All Saints Hockerill choir for children and young people aged 7-17
Fridays (in term time) 7.30
– 8.15 pm
for ½ hour of singing
followed by refreshments (usually squash and biscuits)
The
choir meets in the Vestries at the back of All Saints Church,
Stansted
Road
(Entrance in lane between
Stansted Rd & Manor Rd)
Entry
requirements:
·
Willing
to have a go!
·
Able
to read most words of hymns
Opportunities
to ...
·
Learn
to read music
·
Train
for RSCM awards for singing
·
Wear
choristers robes (provided)
·
Sing
solos
·
Sing
in harmony parts
·
Sing
at the 11.15 Late Breakfast Service on the first Sunday of each month
·
Sing
at weddings
(All these are optional)
And if you play a musical instrument ...
well, there just might be chances to play as well!
·
Just
turn up and give it a go (no obligation)
For
more information
·
Call
Janice Bennett (01279 831565)
…And for those 18
and over….new adult voices also always
welcome,
Adults rehearse from 8.15 to
9.15 pm (approx)
Fr
Michael presenting two members of the new junior choir with their surplice,
badge and certificate on Sunday 2 April 06.
Singing from the
heart:
By Janice Bennett
It
is great to be a member of our choir.
We have a fine choral tradition at All Saints' with a stimulating range
of music suited to the devotions of Holy Week, the great festivals such as
Christmas, and the maintenance of regular worship.
Choir
practices are very sociable with laughter and refreshments as well as good
music. I find it very refreshing, at
the end of a busy day, to let someone else do the organising and just sing my
heart out. There is something very
therapeutic about putting all one’s concentration, body and mind, into learning
a new anthem or letting rip with a well-loved tune.
There
are two qualifications needed for being in the choir: one, to be able to read
the words, and two, to be willing to take part. New members sometimes like to “goldfish” a bit whilst they look
the part and try to work out what to sing when, and how to do it. That’s no problem.
What
you do not need is a perfect voice or the ability to read music. Your voice may
be reedy, wobbly, asthmatic, or just plain rusty and you will still be very, very welcome. The singing voice
improves with use and no one is asked to do more than he or she can.
Sitting
in the chancel for services is a real treat.
We get a ringside seat for grand occasions and a good view of the bride
at weddings! The choir sings from the heart of the service and the choir
members sing from their hearts in the pleasures of friendship and worship.
Come,
young and old, and sing from the heart with us. New members are welcome now and
at any time.
Contact: Mary Gray (656692) or Janice Bennett
(831565)
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Last
updated 7.1.08