Di Voci

New venue and rehearsal dates reminder

divocichoir — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:50:35 +0000

A reminder that our new rehearsal venue is:

Church Hall

The Upper Room

Bowdon Road

Altrincham

WA14 2AH

Remaining rehearsal dates (all Monday evenings 7.30 till 9.30) until the easter holidays are:

February 13th

February 20th

February 27th

March 5th

March 12th

March 19th

March 26th

Christmas concert Sunday 12 December 2010

divocichoir — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 04:43:50 +0000

Our Christmas concert is on Sunday 12 December 2010 at 2.30 pm at St George’s Church, Altrincham

Admission and refreshments afterwards are free. A collection will be held for our chosen charity for 2010, the Cheshire Downs Syndrome Support Group.

Choir members please arrive at 1.45 for a warm-up.

The running order will be:

O Holy Night

Christmas Lullaby

Silent Night

The Holly and the Ivy

Reading from “Cider with Rosie” and Cherry Tree Carol

The Bells of Paradise

Medley Christmas

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

The Battle of Jericho

I am a Small Part of the world

Don’t Rain on My Parade

O Little Town of Bethlehem

Hark The Herald Angels Sing

White Christmas

(reprise: It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year)

See you on Sunday – all welcome.

Manchester Amateur Choral Competition (MACC)

divocichoir — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 19:26:30 +0000

We had a ball yesterday at the annual Manchester Amateur Choral Competition held at the Royal Northern College of Music. This was our first ever competition and the standard was extremely high. Although we weren’t placed this time, we sang our hearts out and can be proud of our performance.

Here we are relaxing before our performance:

And here we are after our performance finally able to join the audience:

You can listen to our three competition songs here:

1. Battle of Jericho

Battle of Jericho MACC entry

2. Small Part of the World

Small Part of the World MACC entry

3. Don’t Rain on My Parade

Don’t Rain on My Parade MACC entry

We missed winning choir “Inpromptu”‘s performance first time round as we were busy warming up but their reprise was absolutely stunning. Here they are receiving well-deserved applause:

Last year’s winners “Crystal Chords” put on a fantastic performance to take our minds off the judges’ deliberation. Their co-ordinated outfits and Busby Berkeley style choreography matched the quality of their close harmonies. Absolutely mesmerising.

A big thank you to everyone who came to support us. I think we’re inspired to raise our game for next year now…

Dates till end of 2010

divocisecretary — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 09:57:26 +0000

Monday 18 October – Practice

Saturday 23 October – Wedding

Monday 25 October – Practice

Monday 1 November – Practice

Monday 8 November – Practice

Monday 15 November – Practice

Saturday 20 November – Rehearsal for competition

Sunday 21 November – Manchester Amateur Choral Competition at RNCM

Monday 22 November – Practice

Monday 29 November – Practice

Monday 6 December – Practice

Saturday 11 December – Rehearsal for concert

Sunday 12 December – Christmas concert

Monday 13 December – Christmas Social

Lancaster wedding details

divocichoir — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 10:10:50 +0000

The date is Saturday 23 October and the ceremony is at 2.00 in Lancaster.

Please give your name to Lorraine if you can come.

Lift share will be arranged at the next choir practice.

Competition details

divocichoir — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 10:01:52 +0000

The MACC competition is being held on Sunday 21 November at the Royal Northern College of Music.

Please keep the whole day free in your diary as doors open at 9.30am and announcement of the winning choir is at 5.00pm

Also, we have a rehearsal the day before on Saturday 20 November at St George’s early afternoon,

More details will follow soon.

Choir starts again Monday 13 September

divocichoir — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 19:55:25 +0000

Joy kindly circulated an email today reminding us of the date of our next practice after the summer break which will be Monday 13 September at 7.30pm.

Summer concert programme June 2010

divocichoir — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 11:00:25 +0000

A pdf copy of the programme of the summer concert held in conjunction with the GMP male voice choir can be downloaded here:

DVGMPjune2010

Summer 2010 concert DVD orders now being taken

divocichoir — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 12:13:09 +0000

Hello ladies,

The recording of our summer concert with the GMP Choir has been successful and I am now taking orders. The DVD is priced at £5.00 which will cover the cost of duplication plus a contribution to choir funds.

Please contact me via email by 27 July if you’d like to order a copy. I will collect the money at our next rehearsal in September.

Jennifer

Dates for your diary

divocichoir — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 10:23:47 +0000

The last rehearsal will be next Monday 5 July at 7.30 pm

Our summer social evening will be on Friday 9 July. Meet at the Old Hall pub on Stockport Road at 8.00pm for a drink and a chat. See you there!