Halesworth Community choir
Funded by subscriptions, Halesworth community choir meets from September till June on Sunday mornings, usually twice a month, at The Cut. We do at least two concerts per year; much of the music is written by Bridget and is rooted in the folk traditions, history and landscape of the area we live in. New members are welcome, of any age and any ability. Membership enquiries : email [email protected]
Here's the choir singing at our 'home' base, The Cut Arts Centre in Halesworth www.newcut.org
YouTube videos below : 2008: Red sails by B Cousins (conductor Sian Croose) from 'Singing the River' - soloist Liz Holt
2009: 'Here is our home' by B Cousins from 'Ballads of Blything Hundred (conducted by composer)
Here's the choir singing at our 'home' base, The Cut Arts Centre in Halesworth www.newcut.org
YouTube videos below : 2008: Red sails by B Cousins (conductor Sian Croose) from 'Singing the River' - soloist Liz Holt
2009: 'Here is our home' by B Cousins from 'Ballads of Blything Hundred (conducted by composer)
Autumn term starts 30 September 2012 1030-1230 at The Cut, Halesworth - see below for dates and more information
New project based on the work of Harry Becker - with lyrics from Tom Corbett and music by Gordon Crosse and Bridget Cousins
All dates are Sundays 1030-1230 at the cut unless otherwise indicated
30 Sept
7 , 21 Oct
4,18 nov
9,16 Dec
New project based on the work of Harry Becker - with lyrics from Tom Corbett and music by Gordon Crosse and Bridget Cousins
All dates are Sundays 1030-1230 at the cut unless otherwise indicated
30 Sept
7 , 21 Oct
4,18 nov
9,16 Dec
Gipping Valley Community choir
Funded by subscriptions, Gipping Valley Community choir meets in term-time, usually for 6 Wednesdays from 8-9.30 pm. We meet at 'the Ark' - directly behind Needham Market Parish Church. The group sings for pleasure and occasionally to amuse friends and relatives. Repertoire varies - world music, pop and even classical. You can hear them singing below 'Friends, only love can bring peace' - a round from the 1980's Greenham Common camps. New members of any age and ability are welcome. Membership and date enquiries tel: Lisa 01449720061
Friends, only Love can bring Peace
Dates for Autumn term 2012
26 Sept,3,17, oct
7,14 nov
5 december
Songs we have learned previously...
Asikhatali - south african freedom song, arr Nickomo
Mate aroha - Maori love song , from Nick Prater
round - a million nightingales - Linda Hirschorn
round - this ol' freedom train - trad USA
We shall overcome arr Renato Tagliabue
I shall not be moved arr Tony Backhouse
YoxVox singing group
This group which I co-run with Helen Rolfe of the Natural Voice practitioners network is strictly for fun. We meet fortnightly in term-time on Monday nights , 7.30-9.30 pm at Yoxford Village Hall. Repertoire varied, mostly very simple harmony songs and rounds from all over the world. New members always welcome. Contact Bridget 01502478178