Kidlington in Concert An evening of musical entertainment from local performers and musical groups Hosted by Richard Morton Saturday 23 rd November, 7.30 pm St Mary s Church, Kidlington PROGRAMME
A very warm welcome to St Mary s church. This ancient church has served the village of Kidlington for centuries, offering a place of worship, prayer and quiet contemplation. This evening it plays host to a concert celebrating some of the outstanding musical talent in our village. We are delighted to welcome musicians both young and old sharing with us a wide range of musical styles and genres. The proceeds from tonight s concert will help to maintain and preserve this magnificent building for future generations, as well as supporting the work of the church as it strives to play an active and lively role in serving our community. I hope you enjoy the concert! David Hewett Director of Music St Mary s Kidlington
Richard Morton Our compère this evening is Richard Morton. During a long and distinguished career as a solo tenor Richard has performed and recorded with many worldrenowned choirs and ensembles including the Choir of King s College Cambridge and the Orchestra and Chorus of the Welsh National Opera, with whom he performed as a principal alongside Luciano Pavarotti and Dame Joan Sutherland in Verdi s Ernani, playing the role of Riccardo. He lives in Kidlington and although he has now retired from singing professionally, he continues to teach music at Christchurch Cathedral School. David Hewett David Hewett is the Director of Music at St Mary s Kidlington, where he plays the organ and trains and conducts the choir. He grew up in Romsey, Hampshire, where he sang as a boy treble in the Romsey Abbey Choir and was the Abbey s first Organ Scholar. While studying for a degree in mathematics at Warwick he continued his organ studies at St Mary s Warwick and with Andrew Fletcher in Birmingham, before moving to Kidlington seven years ago. He has sung countertenor with the Armonico Consort in Warwick, and the Worcester College Chapel Choir in Oxford.
St Mary s choir, conducted by David Hewett and accompanied by Joyce Morris Locus Iste Bruckner A Gaelic Blessing Rutter The choir of St Mary's leads congregational singing and sings anthems at the Sunday morning services, and prepares more extensive programmes for major festivals such as Christmas and Easter. The choir has a varied repertoire encompassing music from the past four centuries. New members are always welcome - please contact David Hewett for more information. John and Joyce Morris Largo and Corrente from Henry Eccles Sonata in G minor John and Joyce have lived in Kidlington since 1977. Music has played a large part in their lives they both sing in St Mary s choir and enjoy playing chamber music. They are members of Woodstock Music Society where John plays in the orchestra and Joyce both sings in the choir and is the rehearsal accompanist.
Rebecca Vince, accompanied by David Hewett Caro mi ben Giordani Rebecca is an experienced mezzo-soprano, currently singing with the City of Oxford Choir and its chamber group. She has previously performed with choirs including the National Youth Choir, the London Symphony Chorus, and the Academy of St Martin in the Fields. She trained under the direction of Jennifer Caron. Pilsun Eu, accompanied by David Hewett Suite Italienne I have played the violin for around 10 years now, and passed my violin grade 8 with distinction in February 2012. I play, and have played, in several ensembles around Oxford including the Oxfordshire County Youth Orchestra, of which I am Assistant Leader. I am a sixth form student at Gosford Hill School, where I study maths and sciences in the hope of studying physics at university. Stravinsky
Helen Phipps, accompanied by David Hewett Cakewalk from the Children s Corner Debussy Suite I am a student at Gosford Hill School and I play tuba in the Oxfordshire Schools Symphony Orchestra and touring orchestra, as well as the Oxfordshire Youth Brass Ensemble. I also play for Bletchington Silver Band and will be playing a solo in their Christmas concert in December. I have been playing since I was 8 years old and have recently passed my Grade 7 with distinction. I hope you enjoy my performance tonight! Naomi Heffer, accompanied by Joyce Morris I dreamed a Claude Michel Schonberg & Herbert dream Kretzmer I have taken a keen interest in music from an early age, in particular musical theatre. I have performed with several amateur dramatics groups, most recently playing the part of Fantine in Les Miserables. I enjoy both choral and solo singing and am a member of several school choirs as well as enjoying singing with St. Mary's church choir when I have the opportunity.
Lesley Heffer and Naomi Heffer, accompanied by Joyce Morris Beauty and the Beast Howard Ashman/Alan Menken Lesley has enjoyed singing from an early age and as a teenager sang in her local church choir and was a member of the North Staffordshire Choral Society. At university she sang with the university chamber choir and Gilbert and Sullivan Society. When she moved to Kidlington she became a member of KAOS for several years and has belonged to St Mary s choir since 1987. INTERVAL During the interval, there will be music from Geoff Cottrell. Geoff Cottrell writes music for films, production music publishers, and takes on commissions for vocal, choral and concert music. He also loves playing jazz piano. www.geoffcottrell.com
Karen and Will Mason All I have to do Felice and Boudleaux Bryant is dream If I fell John Lennon and Paul McCartney Will taught himself to play the guitar in his early teens and discovered the many songwriters of the 60's. I was more than happy to sing and harmonise with him and we have continued to do so occasionally performing but generally just for our own enjoyment. Helen Head, accompanied by David Hewett You can reach me Anita Baker Say a little prayer Burt Bacharach and Hal David Helen is a singer/songwriter who has recently re-discovered her musical roots after a short break. In collaboration with producers and other musicians, Helen has written and recorded her own material and performed in different bands. Her musical genres have ranged from rock, jazz/blues, musical theatre, trance dance music and alternative pop. Helen also sings soprano in the St Mary's church choir.
Sarah Darby & Rebecca Vince, accompanied by David Hewett Lullaby The Dixie Chicks Feel my love Bob Dylan Sisters Sarah and Rebecca have been singing together ever since they were old enough to argue about the harmonies; they enjoy writing comic songs, as well as performing. Rebecca Watts Sea Song Rebecca Watts I grew up in Kidlington and have always written and performed music. I used to sing with St Mary s church choir but now live in Bucks. I am happiest doing music with my sister but since she is all the way up in Inverness I've had to get used to performing alone. It s really exciting getting a chance to play back at St Mary s!
Bluebird (Mandy Woods & Amanda Burgess) In my arms Mandy Woods This house Mandy Woods Singer-songwriter Mandy Woods and singer and guitarist Amanda Burgess have been performing together as Bluebird since 2011. They mainly play Mandy s own original material that reflects her years of living in Texas. Their 5-track CD is called Distinctly Blue. Perfect country music with amazing guitar licks and vocal harmonies. Simply outstanding. (Lauren Peel, Divided Together) C7 C7 have been playing together for about two years: Emily sings, Matthew plays electric guitar, Nathan plays bass guitar and Toby plays drums. They all study music at Gosford Hill School, and have played at many school events. They are really looking forward to performing at St Mary s this evening.
More music at St Mary s Tuesday 26 th November Christmas Lights Switch On (Kidlington High Street) Kidlington Concert Brass playing from 6pm St Mary s choir singing traditional carols from 6.30pm Sunday 1 st December 6.30pm Advent Carol Service An atmospheric journey from darkness to light with music sung by St Mary s choir Tuesday 17 th Dec 7.00pm Gosford Hill Carol Service Friday 20 th and Saturday 21 st December 7.30pm KAOS Christmas charity concert Tuesday 24 th December 11.30pm Midnight Mass A service of Holy Communion with traditional carols sung by St Mary s choir from 11.10pm For further information see: http://tinyurl.com/musicatstmarys or contact David Hewett: 01865 580166, dave_hewett@hotmail.com