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Forgot to mention on Thursday, but we’re having a Halloween party … hope some of you can make it! (Other halves welcome!)

It takes place at mine on Saturday, 29th October 6.00 pm until everyone has had enough.

There is a pumpkin carving competition and we’ve invited the local school at Newbold to provide a hearty autumn supper of jacket potato with various fillings followed by a traditional school pudding of the sponge variety!  £5 all of which goes to their funds.

Please bring your own drinks and come in fancy dress if you dare!

All entertainment is d.i.y. so if you fancy singing a solo or some other turn … you’re on!

There seemed to be some confusion as to whether we were doing a concert at the end of May.  This is definitely not on so we are free to book a wild night out on the town!

Alison has been very busy on our behalf trying to source a new leader to take us on the next leg of our choral adventure!

She has found a lady who teaches at the local school who is keen to take us on, but unfortunately cannot commit to Thursday evenings.

We talked about the possibility of changing to a Friday evening, but there were quite a few people missing.  Before committing to anything everyone needs to be informed so they can have their say and think about the implications of changing the night.

Personally, I don’t have anything regularly booked on a Friday, but I often baby sit or go out socially.  I would not object to moving to a Friday, but I couldn’t guarantee being a regular attendee at practice.

If your situation is the similar, it would be as well to say so as it would be very frustrating for a new choir leader to have a choir of irregular attendees.

David Bean, Musical Director, Ibstock Community Choir

We might have had a few heart stopping moments, but it all came good in the end, largely due to David patiently knocking us into shape so a big thank you goes to him! 

We should also give ourselves a pat on the back as we all stepped up to the mark and gave it our best shot when it mattered. 

I’m sure everyone received some great comments from their supporters, my party thoroughly enjoyed themselves with one thinking about joining us!

Due to Sarah Harding’s expertise with the iphone we have a couple of nice videos and some photos so scroll down!

Ibstock Community Choir singing at the summer concert, Thank You For The Music

Alex Lamb kindly came back from uni to play for us and performed in his own right!

Alex Lamb waiting to tickle the ivoires!

 The choir sings … A Song Of Peace

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and … Any Dream Will Do!

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Great practice session last night, thanks Jennifer!

 We’ve just one more session left until the event which to remind you takes place on Saturday, 6th July at the Manor House, Donington le Heath, 7.00 pm.

 We need to be there at least 30 minutes beforehand to assemble and warm up.

 Here’s what we decided last night:

 Outfits: Black tops, purple scarves

 Songs: The Rose

            Hallelujah

            Any Dream Will Do

            I Dreamed A Dream

            Marching In The Light Of God

These are the names we have down.  If you are not on the list and want to sing can you let us know!

Top Sopranos:

Ruth

Shirley

Ro

Second Sopranos:

Sue

Margaret

Mary

Janet (possible)

Judith

Altos:

David

Sharon

Alison

Wendy

John

Jennifer

Unfortunately Adam can’t be with us, but the good news is Jennifer has agreed to take the helm!