12TH JUNE 2004 SUMMER CONCERT
TO CELEBRATE OUR 50TH ANNIVERSARY
Edward Elgar - Dream of Gerontius
With the VIVA Orchestra in
Boston Stump.
Conductor Fergus Black
Margaret McDonald - Mezzo Soprano
Justin Lavender - Tenor (Gerontius)
Jeremy White - Bass Baritone
The concert was very well attended and the performance was most uplifting for both musicians and the audience.
11TH DECEMBER 2004
OUR CHRISTMAS CONCERT
In Centenary Church - with St. Thomas' School Choir led by their teacher Janet Holgate, guest Baritone Soloist Trevor Fenton and Southwell Minister Organist Simon Bell.
CHORAL PIECES INCLUDED:
A Child is Born in Bethlehem - Samuel Scheidt.
Christus Part 1 - Felix Mendelssohn
Here is the Littel Door & A Spotless Rose - Herbert Howells.
Quell est cetter odeur French traditional Carol.
Ave Rex Willian Matthias.
Past Three O'clock & Sussex Carol.
Resonemus Laudibus - 14th century carol.
Mary's Boy Child - Jester Hairston arraged Gritton.
SCHOOL CHOIR PIECES INCLUDED:
Very First Christmas
Do You Hear What I Hear
Little Drummer Boy
Christmas Children
I'm Dreaming..
The children were in excellent voice and drew much loud applause!
Simon Bell played some charming voluntary pieces on the magnificent Centenary Organ!
It was a most enjoyable evening!