Event Type : Choral

part of the Guernsey Choral Festival

Local composer, Marytn Dorey, will be introducing the world-premiere of his choral work, Déruchette, which will be performed by Tenebrae later in the evening. He will be discussing his work, inspiration,
and all things musical in this pre-concert seminar.

This is a free event.

Nigel Short directs singers from one of the world’s leading vocal ensembles in a concert of choral arrangements by Bob Chilcott and other British composers. Described as “phenomenal” by The Times, and “devastatingly beautiful” by Gramophone, this is a group renowned for its passion and precision.

Tenebrae performs to sell-out audiences on stages across the world, so make sure you grab this opportunity to see them live in Guernsey. This is a light-hearted programme that will suit all ages and interests.

Programme:

Feller from Fortune – Trad. arr. Bob Chilcott

The Gift to be Simple – Trad. arr. Bob Chilcott

The Lazy Man – Trad. arr. Bob Chilcott

She’s Like the Swallow – Trad. arr. Bob Chilcott

L’habitant de Saint Barbe – Trad. arr. Bob Chilcott

Con amores, la mi madre – Juan de Anchieta arr. Bob Chilcott

Aka tombo – Trad. arr. Bob Chilcott

Montagnarde – Trad. arr. Bob Chilcott

Danny Boy – Trad. Arr. Peter Knight

En La Macarenita – Trad. arr. Bob Chilcott

INTERVAL

Sun, Moon, Sea and Stars – Bob Chilcott

Cheek To Cheek – Irving Berlin arr. Alexander L’Estrange

Go Little Boat – Jerome Kern arr. Bob Chilcott

Texas Girl at the Funeral of Her Father – Randy Newman arr. Chilcott

Night and Day Cole Porter – arr. L’Estrange

When I Fall In Love – Young & Heyman arr. L’Estrange

Fascinating Rhythm – George Gershwin arr. Bob Chilcott

Honey Pie – Lennon/ McCartney arr. Paul Hart

Goodnight – Lennon/ McCartney arr. Mark Williams

When I’m Sixty-Four – Lennon/ McCartney arr. Paul Hart

This event is kindly sponsored by Dorey Financial Modelling

Doors/Bar: 7pm | Music: 7.30pm

Two fabulous local choirs are taking to the stage to put on an evening to remember. You can expect music of all styles and genres, from classical to contemporary and everything in between. There will be plenty of well-known favourites, too!
Come along for a feel-good start to your week.

part of the Guernsey Choral Festival

Have you ever wanted to write music? Here is your opportunity to find out what it’s all about.
Local composer, Lydia Pugh, will be taking you through creating your own masterpiece while sharing some of her compositional techniques. This is open to all ages and will be useful for students beginning
their Music GCSE and A Level coursework. No prior experience is necessary, although a basic understanding of music notation is advised.

This is a free event.

part of the Guernsey Choral Festival

Boots and cats? There’s so much more to beatboxing than you might think! Come and master your skills and work with professional competitive beatboxer, James “Beatbotch” Botcher. He’ll show you how to
create sounds you didn’t believe possible and become your own instrument. This is a workshop open to all ages and abilities. No prior experience is necessary.