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Monday 31 March 2014

A lovely message from Holy Saviour's Church, Tynemouth


Dear Enid,

 
Just to thank you again for organising last night's concert at Holy Saviours'  church. Several people at church this morning commented on how much they had enjoyed it. Interestingly too were those who would have liked to come but had been to see a musical produced by the pupils of Kings Priory school at the school last night.

 I do hope that you might consider paying us a return visit  on an evening when there is less musical competition.

I've attached a short article which I will put into the next church magazine.

 
If you could email me a photograph from your husband , I would like to attach that to the article. Thanks again and enjoy your singing.

I would like to send a thank you note to Ed but do not have a contact address for him . Perhaps therefor you could pass on my thanks to him.

 
Best wishes Linda

 

Sage Gateshead Chamber Choir’s Spring Choral Celebration on Saturday March 29th.

 
The audience for the end of term concert by the Sage Chamber Choir enjoyed an evening of wonderful music.  Despite the unseasonably cold weather, we were warmed by their passion and enthusiasm.  In a very varied programme, we heard songs from Gibbons, Greig, Tchaikovsky and Macmillan amongst others.  The expertise of the choir, which was conducted by  Edward Milner, the head of Music Learning at the Sage, created singing of the highest calibre.. The piano and organ music of Jenny Martins was delightful and added to the enjoyment in a very special evening.  We hope that they will come back again and enjoy the welcome and acoustics of Holy Saviour’s.

 
The choir generously donated all the ticket money to the church.

Tuesday 25 March 2014

Winter '14 Concert Dates - your feedback please

We have 2 choices for the date of our pre-Christmas Concert, please could you let us know if you have a preference for one or the other.

The two possible dates are Saturday 29th November and Saturday 6 December.

Music for Tynemouth concert Saturday 29th March 2014


Tynemouth Programme
Hosanna to the Son of David (Gibbons)
Ave maris stella (Grieg)
Denn Er hat seinen Engeln befohlen (Mendelssohn)
PIANO SOLO
Bogoroditse Dyevo (Part)
Geistliches Lied (Brahms)
A New Song (MacMillan)
Insanae et vanae curae (Haydn)
INTERVAL
Seek Him That Maketh the Seven Stars (Dove)
Justorum animae & Coelis Ascendit Hodie (Stanford)
Ave Maria (Lukaszewski)
Ave Maria (Biebl)
Dostoino est (Tchaikovsky)
There will be rest (Ticheli)
Rytmus (Hrosovsky)

Monday 24 March 2014

From Simon

Dear All

Adam and I have been asked by a friend of mine whether or not we can get together a small choir to take part in a fundraising concert in late May. He knew of our involvement with the Chamber Choir having heard our concerts in the past. The fundraising is for the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem in Jerusalem. This is an eye hospital that provides services for all the population of the West bank, Gaza and East Jerusalem of whatever background. It’s a much needed facility but relies on charitable funds to provide the services.http://www.stjohneyehospital.org/

The concert is planned for 16th May 2014 in St Nicholas’ Church, Durham (the church in the Market Place). We were asked to put together a short programme of between 20 and 30 minutes as part of a larger programme.

Adam and I wondered if there were enough of the chamber choir members who might be available on that night to help us out. Depending on the interest we can then think about the programme. We already have a potential accompanist, if needed.

If you would like to join in could you let either Adam or I know either by email (adamnicholshome@yahoo.co.uk orsimon.priestley@btinternet.com ) or at choir over the next couple of weeks.

Many thanks

Simon



Arrangements for Saturday 29th March - concert in Tynemouth

Meet at Holy Saviour's Church at 4.00pm
Rehearse until about 6.15pm
Break
Concert at 7pm, in the pub by 9.15pm.....

Dress Code: Black with a Splash (full black with a small splash of bright colour, ideally on top half e.g. tie, scarf, necklace)

Music in black folders

Map pixed (600 x 416).jpg

Holy Saviours Parish Centre
The Broadway
Tynemouth
NE30 2LD

Monday 17 March 2014

For tonight's rehearsal. Sorry it's late - my fault (Nicky)


·        Sing through all Durufle (as all has been done!)

·        Denn Er hat seinen Engeln befohlen (Mendelssohn)

·        Ave Maria (Lukaszewski)

Wednesday 5 March 2014

Bruges accommodation information again


From Roland:
 
All

This year I have the job of looking at hotels. Below are details for two hotels which Nicky has given the ‘thumbs up’, are central and which still have plenty of rooms and are offering the choir very attractive group rates which are competitive for Bruges in August: the IBIS Brugge Centrum and the Hotel Cordoeanier. Please check them out – and see how much you will save compared with booking direct.

If you want the group rate (and want to help others get the group rate) we have to submit all the rooms as one reservation (ie not all separate bookings). I will do this so please let me know your preferred hotel, room type and names. If you don’t want me to know who you’re sharing with of course you can either book direct or you can just say ‘and guest’; but we will find out anyway, unless you prefer to book a hotel away from everyone else which of course anyone is free to do.

Note the IBIS has only doubles and twins; the 2 star Cordoeanier has a 3 night minimum for the group rate but it also has rooms for 3 & 4 people which can work out quite cheap if you take ear plugs and are prepared to share with close friends and queue for the bathroom.
 
Some people will be going on Thursday and returning Monday.

We need 15 at the IBIS and 20 at the Cordoeanier to get the discount. I will use my discretion when to place the bookings – so please email soon – or let me know if there is a reason why you want me to wait a short time (eg to persuade the boss / wife / husband to give you a day off or to persuade someone in altos or tenors to share a room with you) which I will do if there are still lots of rooms available. Also below is the list of definite and possible Bruges singers so if you want to share a room with someone you can see who else is going and approach as you wish.
 
Regards

Roland

rht@villagecourt.freeserve.co.uk


Dear Roland Tate

Thank you for your interest in Hotel Cordoeanier and Café Rose Red!

Hotel Cordoeanier disposes of 21 rooms: (20 rooms still available ) for this time periode there is a minimum stay of 3 nights !!!

Room Type
Layout
Number
Occupation
Price
(Including Breakfast)
Double Room
1 double bed
10
2 pers.
1 pers.
90.00 EUR
80.00 EUR
Twin-bedded Room
2 single beds
1
2 pers.
1 pers.
100.00 EUR
90.00 EUR
Triple Room
1 double bed + 1 single bed
6
3 pers.
2 pers.
120.00 EUR
105.00 EUR
Quadruple Room
1 double bed + 2 single beds
2
4 pers.
3 pers.
145.00 EUR
130.00 EUR
Luxury Room
1 double bed + 1 single bed
2
3 pers.
2 pers.
150.00 EUR
110.00 EUR

All our rates have VAT and service included. There is an additional tourist tax of 1.50 EUR per person, per night (not included).

Promotions:

Groups consisting of at least 20 persons are granted a promotional discount of 5% on the reservation’s total sum.

Groups consisting of at least 20 persons among whom a bus/coach driver: He / She enjoys a free accommodation (bed and breakfast).

Payment:

A bank transfer of 30% on the reservation’s total sum is required. Reception is at the latest 2 weeks after confirmation of reservation.

A bank transfer of 70% on the reservation’s total sum is required. Reception is at the latest 1 week prior to the day of arrival.

Our cancellation policy is as follows:

non-refundable.

Yours sincerely and looking forward to your reservation!

Fien

Hotel Cordoeanier & Café Rose Red
Cordoeaniersstraat 16-18
8000 BRUGGE
BELGIUM
tel. +32 50 33 90 51
fax +32 50 34 61 11
info@cordoeanier.be
http://www.cordoeanier.com/
http://www.caferosered.com/
 
 
Dear Mr. Tate,
in answer to your most kind request ,we are happy to send you our group rates:
Group reference: Sage Gateshead Chamber Choir
Arrival:             14/08/2014
Departure:       17/08/2014
Rooms:            20
Meal plan:       BB
 
Rates:
Single : 113 €
Double : 127 €
 
* city tax 1.60 euro per room/night
* all rates are per room, per night, breakfast included and TVA and services included
* group rates: only valid for a minimum of 15 persons
* triples: no triple rooms available
* porterage : no porterage service available
 
 Ibis Brugge Centrum can offer you:
* 128 rooms in the historical centre of Bruges.
* All rooms are with bath/shower, air-conditioning, telephone and cable TV
* The hotel is designed around an inner courtyard with a 15 th century facade
* Reception , bar, lobby, restaurant are  renovated  2007
* Restaurant : 19h00 til 22h30
* Ibis Brugge centrum is specialized in half board options for groups
* group menus specially composed to satisfy various kinds of preferences,also Belgian dishes
* Bar open 24h/24h
* Reception open 24h/24h
 
At this moment, we haven't made you a reservation. In case you would like to make a reservation, you can email us at h1047-RE@accor.com We will send you a option form with an option date.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you require any further information.
Hoping to welcome your clients as your guests!
Kind Regards
Maël Lassaux  - Group Reservations
Ibis Brugge Centrum

Katelijnestraat 65a - 8000 Brugge - Belgium
Tél.: +32 (0) 50 33 75 75 - Fax : +32 (0) 50 33 64 19
H1047-RE@accor.com
ibishotel.com - accorhotels.com
 
 
 
SOPRANOS:
Julie yes
Jean Thompson   yes
Jean Townson  yes
Rosie maybe
Shirley   yes
Felicity  maybe
Sheila  Yes  probably
Jean Matthews  yes
Jen  yes
 
ALTOS: 
Enid  yes
Jean Williams  yes
Joan  Yes probably
Nicky  yes
Ann Marie  maybe
Lesley  maybe
Vicky  yes
Jane  maybe
 (Fiona)  maybe
(Gill Blazey)  Yes (+ husband)
(Felicity’s sister Joy)  maybe
 
TENORS:             
Douglas   yes
Adam  Yes (+ liz)
Don W   yes
Simon  yes
Nick  yes
Steve  yes
Andy  maybe
 
BASS:    
Roland  maybe
David     yes
Jonathan  Yes (+ patsy)
Ken  yes
(Daniel )    maybe