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December is just round the corner and we’re pleased to announce that our Christmas concert will be held on Thursday 15th December, at Cox Green School, Maidenhead. The concert, which starts at 8pm, will feature a varied programme of seasonal music from around the world, traditional carols and mulled wine, and proceeds will benefit the Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice.

Choir director, Lyn Thomson, explains this year’s choice of charity saying, “We were delighted to discover that Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice, a much-needed facility for families throughout Berkshire, will be built a very short distance from our base at Cox Green School. When they heard that the charity had won planning permission for the building, choir members were keen to help out in any way they could.”

The choir welcomes members of all abilities, there are no auditions, no waiting lists and fees are just £40 per term. Lyn, who also teaches music to 0 to 11-year-olds, adds, “We’ve had people coming to us claiming to be tone deaf who were singing in tune within a short space of time. My aim is to help each one of our members to be the very best they can be – and it’s huge fun too.”

People who are interested in joining are invited to attend the concert, see what the choir is all about and then come along for a free trial session when rehearsals resume in January.

The concert will be held in the theatre of Cox Green School on Thursday, 15^th December, from 8pm. Tickets are £5 on the door, or from members of the choir.

We believe that anybody can sing, given the right encouragement, and we’ve had people coming to us “unable” to sing a note and taking part in four-part harmonies by the end of term! If you think you’d like to join us, please come along – your first session is free so you have nothing to lose!

Our first session of the new term will be in the music block at Cox Green School, Thursday 15th September, 8-10pm. For further details, please contact lyn@lynsmusicmatters.co.uk.

Huge thanks go to our audience members for their generosity and to the choir for donating the raffle prizes.

Let’s see if we can top that amount at our Christmas concert. Not long now until rehearsals start again!

If you think you might like to join us, this is a fantastic opportunity to find out more about us. We will also be revealing details of a free, no obligation, open evening for new members in September. And remember, you don’t need to have any experience to join us, we won’t audition you and if you think you can’t sing, we may just be able to change your mind!

Choir members: Tonight’s rehearsal is still on as usual and there will be a final practice in the auditorium on Monday at 8pm.

Come along and learn songs from around the world and sing some gorgeous harmonies.  You don’t need to be able to read music, and any level of vocal experience is welcome, even if you only sing in the shower!

Chris has over 25 years experience of teaching and running workshops in singing, voice and theatre.  He runs regular world music singing groups and community choirs, as well as working as a freelance workshop leader and performer.  You can look at his website at www.chrisrowbury.com.

To book then download the booking form at http://chrisrowbury.com/witneybookingform.pdf.  Tea, coffee and water are provided in the breaks and at lunch and included in the £17 price for the day.

Fast forward to 2 hours, 3 minutes and 33 seconds to hear it! The bit on Elentone Singers is at 2 hours, 55 minutes.

Please let me know if you are unable to continue for any reason.

Really looking forward to seeing you all next week!

Lyn