Jazz Mass. barnby. Singing Day. A Little. the choir. Season 2017/2018. Bob Chilcott. wilmslow. with Keith Orrell

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1 Season 2017/2018 barnby the choir wilmslow Singing Day with Keith Orrell A Little Jazz Mass Bob Chilcott Saturday February 10th am 4.30pm Wilmslow Methodist Church King s Close Wilmslow SK9 5AR

2 Coach and Accompanist Keith Orrell Coach We are pleased to welcome back Keith Orrell as out coach for this singing day. Keith is director of the William Byrd Singers of Manchester and Vocal Projects Leader for Wigan Borough, a post which involves the development of singing in all schools in the region. He is also director of The Liverpool Welsh Choral Society. Keith was Chorus Master of the Halle Choir for many years and has acted as Chorus Master for other symphony choruses in the UK, including the BBC Symphony Chorus, most notably training this choir for one of their 2004 Summer Prom concerts in the Royal Albert Hall. Tim Walker Accompanist Originally from Heswall, Tim has over 25 years experience as a pianist, keyboard player, accompanist and organist. Classically trained under Eva Warren (piano) and Roger Fisher (organ), Tim obtained a Wirral Studentship Award aged 13, and after university, spent several years accompanying ladies choirs. Since working in IT in Manchester, and moving to Wilmslow 12 years ago, he became involved with musical theatre companies, as principal accompanist and subsequently Musical Director. These include New Mills, East Cheshire, Knutsford, Zodiacs and Vale Royal Juniors. He works with vocalists, singing teachers, instrumentalists and smaller classical choirs, and in addition to piano, he regularly plays the organ at local churches around Wilmslow, and is principal wedding organist at St George s Church in Thornton Hough, Wirral.

3 Programme A Little Jazz Mass by Bob Chilcott This year the Barnby Choir is delighted to have the opportunity to offer a modern take on the Latin Missa Brevis by Bob Chilcott, who has been described by The Observer newspaper as a contemporary hero of British choral music. The various movements embrace a variety of jazz styles including Swing in the Gloria and inspirational Blues in the Agnus Dei. There are plenty of stylish jazz-crunch chords for singers to explore. The piano accompanist will be joined by a bassist and percussionist in the afternoon which will greatly enhance the whole jazz experience. There will be an informal performance of the work at 4.00pm to which family and friends are invited, followed by tea and cake. Become a member of The Barnby Choir If you enjoy singing, why not come and join us? We extend a warm welcome to enthusiastic singers who want to sing to a high standard and have lots of friendly company with the opportunity to contribute to quality music-making. (There is an annual membership fee.) If you are interested in joining us, please contact the Choir Secretary on You can also make enquiries via our website at We look forward to hearing from you!

4 Parking & Timetable There is a multistorey car park opposite the Church on Water Lane and further public car parking behind Hoopers and Sainsbury s (5 mins walk) M56 P A34 P Alderley Edge Timetable Registration and Coffee 9.30am Session 1: Break Session 2: pm Lunch Light lunch of soup and bread roll available at Alternatively, you can visit one of the many local supermarkets or cafés in Wilmslow. Session 3: Break Session 4: Performance :

5 Booking form Barnby Choir Singing Day 10th February 2018 Please register me to sing: Soprano Alto Tenor Bass Singing ticket price of 20 includes music hire, morning coffee and afternoon tea. Students welcome at a cost of 5 Name... Address Postcode...Telephone To register, please post this form with a cheque made payable to The Barnby Choir, to: Ann Elphick Concert Secretary Albany, Mottram Road, Alderley Edge, Cheshire SK9 7JH For more information, please telephone Please indicate if you require lunch (Soup and a bread 3.00) All profits made from sale of lunches will go to Wilmslow Wells for Africa. There will also be cakes and books for sale. I would like to receive future mailings from The Barnby Choir and I understand that my name and address will not be disclosed to any other organisation in accordance with the provisions of the UK Data Protection Act (Please tick box) By By Post