In case anyone is interested, singers are invited to join a choir to sing Handel's Messiah, which I gather many smaller choirs haven't got the numbers for so this seems like a good opportunity....

It's taking place in Leeds - details as follows, let me know if you want more info:


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WHO IS IT FOR? This event is designed for

• Choir Members
• Choral Directors
• Choir Leaders who enjoy singing.

NOTES

• We already have soloists
• Parking will be limited but many busses pass the church
• Handel was born 250 years ago around this date.
• The first performance of Messiah took place on Handel's birthday..

DETAILS

• On Saturday April 18th. 2009
• Bring your own copy of Watkins Shaw edition of Messiah
• Rehearsal starts at 3.30 pm until about 5.00 pm
• Parish Hall will be available for refreshments before the performance
• Performance to paying audience will begin at 7.00 pm

Many choirs are without a full complement of singers and may feel a little frustrated at not being able to sing from works needing larger resources. This is your chance. (Coffee /Tea will be available)

COST

• Free to singers
• Rehearsal 15.30 - 17.00
• 19.00 - 21.00 performance

No, don't go to Leeds, scratchy messier Isle of Wight Tuesday 16th December.

http://www.quayarts.org/whatson.asp?id=1229

I would love to do that but I think I'm in Birmingham that day

That's a shame Ben, particularly when I think I may have been able to arrange for you to play the Leeds Parish Church organ whilst you were here if you'd wanted to. Another time maybe

(Dr Simon Lindley, the Leeds City Organist and trustee of the Yorkshire College of Music & Drama where the Leeds forum/Players for Pleasure concerts are held, has been very generous in the past in allowing organ-playing forum friends to play the Leeds Parish Church organ)

wow it looks like a very good instrument I would love to do that!
I will see what I can do closer to the time.

Thanks

Ben again.