Two performance firsts for the choir on 19th June. In the morning the choir entertained at the RES open day at Beaufort Court, on a stage located close to the windmill, and which provided a grandstand view of vehicles nose to tail on the M25. Then, in the afternoon, came our first appearance at the Kings Langley Carnival, where the competition was from the sounds of the funfair nearby. The performances provided the opportunity for the choir to
present six numbers from its 2010 repertoire, which includes songs ranging from gospel to Georgian folk.
The choir's first performance of 2010 was in March at the Kings Langley School spring concert. In this more conventional setting, and with our members arranged on a steeply raked platform which allowed for a concentrated sound, we first sang Pearl - a modern number blending harmonic sound, melody and lyrics - followed by a spirited rendition of Ride On, King Jesus. Verity has created a great arrangement of this gospel song, which continues to prove popular with members and audience alike. This was a first concert appearance for our newer members, and they were totally enthused by the event.
The choir was also invited to perform a few weeks later at the Kings Langley Methodist Church anniversary celebration, where the ever popular African number Keena Tooli Ay was also presented.
After its regular practice meeting on 13th July the choir will next come together in early September when rehearsals for the autumn season will begin. Watch the website for details. Any prospective new members will be welcome. Kings Langley Choir welcomes invitations to perform, and is happy to participate in events of all variety. If you wish to enquire, please email our Musical Director, Verity Standen at verity@klchoir.co.uk |
It was a first concert for our newer members and they were enthused after the show, so we look forward to performing with growing confidence and numbers over the year. Our songs were recorded and there should be film and sound posted of it for your future delectation.
Good for You!
Singing is not only fun, but also good for you. Schools are recognising singing as beneficial not only for its own sake but also for its wider impact on learning skills, general health improves and Singing for the Brain sessions are being run to improve the symptoms of dementia. It has been demonstrated that people with Alzheimer’s who have difficulties with ordinary activities can be helped substantially if they can link them to songs. So now all we need is the lyrics to the “Now, why the hell did I /come up these stairs/ walk up the garden/unlock the shed/open the boot/ pick up the ‘phone” song and those senior moments can be pre-empted. A friend who had previously seemed quite decorous described these absences as craft moments. “Craft moments?” “ Yes, you know, when you Can’t Remember A Flipping Thing.” Sing up!
Dawn Chorus
While choral competitions proliferate, the most accomplished and enviable performance is routine for our feathered friends as they greet the sun each day. Most people miss this unless they are shift-workers, milkmen, farmers, new parents or carers of other sorts, or keen to avoid traffic build-up on any motorway you can number. Scientists are unsure about the reason for this early hour joie-de-vivre but some sub-genius pondering yielded the following suggestions: letting their mates know they made it through another night, relief that there is now enough light to see where they left that last sunflower seed, they invented religious ritual and were sun worshippers before the Egyptians, they are art critics commenting on this mornings colour arrangement or getting their share of the noise in before we drown them out. The start of British Summer time can lead to some confusion of sleep patterns for us all, but be assured you will be in melodic company should your first eye flicker coincide with sparrow fart.
KLCC Needs Sponsors
The choir is looking for local business support – any business in the region for just a £100 sponsorship will be able to advertise on KLCC’s website as a choir sponsor. www.klcc.co.uk which is a very busy website, getting over 100 unique hits every week. Not only will you be helping this great venture you will in return be able to advertise your business – so please email Brian on advertising@klcc.co.uk who will arrange for your advert to be created. This income will help keep the choir costs covered and come year end any excess in sponsorship will be given to KLCC’s nominated charity: Kings Langley Waterside Project – a centre for adults with learning difficulties. Become a
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