|
March and April 2008
THE choir would like to thank the very enthusiastic and appreciative audience who supported the Spring Concert on Sunday 16th March. It proved to be a very popular choice with the audience, the favourite choruses from classical operas striking just the right chord. It was a pity so many of our usual supporters missed such a popular concert. The soloists were superb and enjoyed a standing ovation so richly deserved.
Each year staging a concert of this calibre becomes more expensive and it’s only through support in patronage and attendance that the ACU can sustain two concerts in a year. Our thanks go also to the many people who helped in any way to make the concert such a success. ACU takes up again in September and welcomes anyone wishing to join.
Janey MacFarlane
April 2008
ACU are now on holiday after a successful and happy season.
There is a committee meeting on May 6th at 7.30pm for committee members.
The AGM will be held on a Friday this year, on May the 30th at the lesser Town Hall in Alyth . Times and arrangements are yet to be confirmed but when they are, details will be circulated to all members and patrons of ACU. All interested parties are welcome to attend.
Details of new committee members will appear after the AGM.
Webmaster 080408
February News
POPULAR CHORUSES FROM CLASSICAL FAVOURITES
REHEARSALS for the Spring Concert are in full swing at Alyth Parish Church on Tuesday evenings from 7.30 to 9.30. Choir members would welcome more men in both sections of the choir, and are hoping that this year’s Spring Concert will attract some new members.
This year sees a departure from strictly choral music with popular choruses from the many favourite classical operas. These include ‘Carmen’, ‘Hebrew Slaves Chorus’, ‘Bridal Chorus’ (Here comes the Bride) and ‘The Anvil Chorus’ – to name but a few.
The very popular young soloists from last year are joining us once again ensuring a polished and professional performance.
Should you wish to become a patron of Alyth Choral Union, please contact 01828 632036 for further information.
More details of the A.C.U. Spring Concert will be posted in March edition of the Voice, or online www.alythchoralunion.org.uk
The choir would like to wish supporters and patrons a very happy and prosperous 2008.
Janey MacFarlane
January News
After successful and supported Christmas Concerts at both GlenIsla and Alyth, ACU begins rehearsals at the beginning of January for their Spring Concert in March. Details of the Spring Concert to follow...
ACU wishes to thank all the many people who attended their concerts and for the kind wishes and indications of enjoyment which were expressed. ACU thanks its sponsors and patrons and wishes all supporters of ACU every kindest wish for the New Year.
WebMaster 05/01/2008
December News
Sunday December 9th is the date of the first Christmas Concert to be given by Alyth Choral Union this session. This takes place in Glenisla Church at 3pm when the choir will be presenting their carols and parts of Bach’s Christmas Oratorio.
Joining the members this year will be a Junior Choir from Alyth Primary School.
On Sunday 16th December, the same Junior Choir and Perthshire Brass will again join the Choral members for the Annual Christmas Concert in Alyth Parish Church at 7pm. This is a very popular event in the Community Calendar and the Choral members look forward to welcoming their many supporters and friends.
Refreshments will be served at the close of the performance. Tickets £5.00 and £1.00 for Primary School children, are available at the door, or on 01828 632656 or 632390.
On behalf of A.C.U. may I wish our patrons, sponsors, friends and supporters, a very Happy Festive Season.
Janey MacFarlane
November News
ALYTH CHORAL UNION
REHEARSALS are well under way for the Christmas Concert on Sunday 16th December in Alyth Parish Church.
Perthshire Brass will feature once again in the Concert – always a favourite with Alyth audiences. A junior choir from Alyth Primary School will be making its debut this year as part of the programme. Choral members are looking forward to both these contributors.
Before then, as part of the fund-raising events, the Choral is hosting a Fashion Show by ‘Innovations’ of Perth in Airlie Street Hall at
7.30pm on Wednesday 28th November.
Ticket is £5 for entry and refreshments. There will also be a raffle.
Janey MacFarlane
October 2007
THE Christmas Concert of Alyth Choral Union takes place on Sunday 16th December in Alyth Parish Church.
Perthshire Brass will once again be joining the choir to give selections and accompany the audience in Christmas Carols. It is hoped that some children from Alyth Primary School will be contributing to the Christmas Concert. The main work from the choir will be excerpts from Bach’s Christmas Oratorio; parts 1 & 2, along with some favourite carols.
We are always delighted with the support we receive from this very popular event.
Another date to remember is November 28th when there will be a fashion show in Airlie Street Hall at 7.30pm. Tickets are 5.00 with refreshments and shortbread included in the price. This is our main fund-raising event for the year and we hope for theusual support. More details next month.
Janey MacFarlane
Summer News
Thanks are extended to all ACU members and patrons who attended the AGM on the 2nd of June. Thanks also to those who extended apologies.
ACU offer many thanks to to the president, musical director and treasurer for their contributions to the eve
November News
ALYTH CHORAL UNION
REHEARSALS are well under way for the Christmas Concert on Sunday 10th December at 7pm. The main work, Haydn’s St. Nicholas Mass will feature the Choir and young singers from Dundee, Montrose and Inverness. The programme will also include carols performed by the choir.
No Christmas concert would be complete without selections from Perthshire Brass who will also accompany carols by the audience. New members will be made very welcome, especially in the tenor section, so come along and enjoy the run up to Christmas.
Janey MacFarlane
October News
THE CHRISTMAS Concert takes place in Alyth Parish Church on Sunday 10th December. Under the guidance of local man James Robertson as Musical Director and Conductor, the programme is sure to delight both seasoned audiences and those new to choral music.
Complete with Christmas favourites and a touch of the looming festivities, Alyth Choral Union will be once again accompanied by Perthshire Brass conducted by Mr George Annan.
The varied programme will include some well-known carols, as well as a short performance by the choir of Haydn’s St. Nicholas Mass. Full details of the concert will follow next month.
Janey MacFarlane
|
nings’ events.
T h a n k s w e r e e x t e n d e d t o V e ri t y G w yther (Retiring secretary), Ken Allen (Retiring treasurer) and David Carver (retiring gentleman member) with appreciation from the members of ACU for their years of work and dedicated service on the ACU committee.
ACU will resume rehearsal on Tuesday 25th of September at 7.00pm at Alyth Parish Church.
ACU look forward to their 26th year as a small and friendly choral union and as always new members will be made most welcome.
ACU wish all their members and patrons a very happy summer holiday!
Web master - 10/06/07
|
