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June 2008 - Commencement of discussions with Barnardo’s childrens charity.

 

April 2008 - Concert booked for 7th February 2009 in The Cathedral & Abbey Church of St Alban for its Music Trust. The theme will be centred around the saints featured on the High Altar screen, will be candlelit, and groups of singers will perform from the hidden spaces around the High Altar area, to create a unique visual and audio experience.

Music to include a special commission from the choir’s Director, Nigel Short, on the theme of the martyrdom of St Alban.  Other music to include works by Tallis, Palestrina, Tavener, Whitacre, Harris and Willaert.

June 2007 - Commencement of discussions with the “Prince’s Foundation” regarding a possible concert in Lincoln Cathedral in celebration of its Apprentices Week.

Spring 2007 - Discussions proceeding with the Henry Doubleday Research Association (known as “Garden Organic”) - the principal organic charity in the UK - to help celebrate their anniversary.

 

January 2007 - After the success of the initial concert, there were immediate calls to return.  The funds raised over the 2 concerts was taken to around £3,200.  The concert, “Gates of Mystery” gained media interest from BBC Radio Coventry & Warwickshire, Coventry Evening Telegraph and the “Warwickshire Life” magazine. Music included works by Tavener, Lauridsen and Poulenc, with the second half being a complete performance of the incredibly poignant choral masterpiece, Howells’ Requiem.  The concert was kindly sponsored by the Ramada Hotel & Suites, Coventry

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November 2005 - Inaugural concert in Holy Trinity, Coventry - “Glimpses of Heaven”. Over £1,500 raised for Organ Fund. Live DVD produced to provide ongoing fundraising. Comments included “left me gasping in awe and wonder”. Programme included Lauridsen “O Magnum Mysterium”; Palestrina “Kyrie from Missa Papae Marcelli”; Harris “Bring us O Lord”. The concert was kindly sponsored by the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel

 

 

 

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