Event Type : Classical Music

Raising funds for the St James Jubilee Foundation in a fun-filled evening

Enjoy a wide variety of acts by many of the island’s finest singers. musicians and entertainers.

• Champagne Reception on arrival
• 3-course dinner from Cooked by James Ferguson
• Raffle and Online Auction with spectacular prizes

This is a Black Tie Event

An evening of Big Band Music

The Guernsey Jazz Orchestra presents an evening of Big Band music, with invited guests. The programme will include the usual mix of big band classics, arrangements of more recent popular tunes and vocal numbers. There will be a bar and cabaret-style seating.

Conductor: Alan Gough, With special guests Guernsey Bach Choir

Present a Military Tribute

Guernsey Symphonic Winds present a concert packed full of musical treats. A varied programme of pieces to suit all tastes, including Light Classics, Film, Musical Theatre and concert works. The evening will include a special Military Tribute to mark Remembrance Weekend. Marches and Military Band repertoire that have become well known for their uplifting and emotional content will represent Army, Navy and Air in a concert packed full of musical highlights. A donation from the proceeds of this concert will be given to the Poppy Appeal.

THE GSO presents the CAMERATA WEEKEND – Day 1

Soloists: Gregory Male (trombone), Sam Cole (violin), Madison Devaney (flute), Archie Purdue (cello), Joseph Stoller (violin), George Walker (viola), Jacob Wright (violin) – Accompanied by Stephen Le Prevost.

Well established in the annual classical music calendar, this is a relaxed evening of short pieces, musical variety and youthful enthusiasm. With two exciting ensemble line-ups and a wide variety of solo items, it promises to be uplifting and entertaining. The concert features Birmingham Conservatoire student Gregory Male with a selection of showpieces for trombone. The Music Centre Cello Ensemble and Vivace! string quartet return to the stage following their outstanding performances last year, along with Madison Devaney (flute) and Jacob Wright (violin). The programme includes the Trombone Virtuosic solo by Arthur Pryor, Fantastic Polka and movements from Dvorak’s American quartet, Handel’s B minor flute sonata and Villa Lobos Bachianas Brasileiras no.1.

Free Entry – Retiring Collection.

THE GSO presents the CAMERATA WEEKEND – Day 2

Adventures in the Magical Kingdom

Conductor Alasdair Malloy is the King of The Magical Kingdom and invites every-one to a Grand Ball in his Palace. The music represents the various guests who arrive (Puss in Boots, Robin Hood, The Princess of the Pagodas and assorted Disney characters). The Ball itself begins with the Sleeping Beauty Waltz and finishes with some pieces that showcase some more contemporary dance styles! This popular family concert has moved to the autumn this year. The Guernsey Camerata are delighted that Alasdair Malloy has made time in his busy schedule to return to Guernsey for this concert. Plenty of surprises and fun in store; a real treat!

Special Guest Soloist Nicki Kennedy (Soprano)

Handel – Chandos Anthem “The Lord Is My Light”, Mozart – Regina Coeli K. 108, Haydn – Symphony 104 in D

The Lord is My Light shows Handel at his very best as a composer of choral music. Packed full of exciting and expressive choruses and beautiful solo arias. Regina Coeli is Mozart full of youthful exuberance. Written in Salzburg when he was only 15 it is music of a festive nature with dazzling solos for the Soprano soloist. Symphony 104 is Haydn’s final symphony known as the London Symphony, written and first performed there in 1795. Formed in 2007 The Guernsey Bach Choir has performed a large repertoire of choral music and is now a well-established vocal ensemble with a growing reputation for high standard performances. Tonight they come together with their orchestral friends to perform these great Choral and Orchestral masterpieces.

The Guernsey Concert Brass are delighted to be able to put on our annual festive season concert. This year, more than ever, with all the restrictions that have been in place earlier in the year. The program will include regular, traditional pieces along with some new arrangements. We are very happy to welcome again the Guernsey Music Service Youth Band as our guest artistes.

Come into St James and relax with FESTIVA

This Guernsey community choir offers you another great Traditional Christmas Festival of Music and Song –

Ch’ tait, magnifique l’onnaie passaie et s’ra mue accord ch’t’ onnaie ve-tu, vian dauve mé ch’ nest pas Chaire nitout!

It is now 35 years (1985 – 2020) that St James and FESTIVA have joined together for Christmas. It’s all go this year with favourite carols, festive music, surprises, fun and the wonderful story of Jesus. New musical director José Paine is joined by Andrew Warren (organ), Stephen Francis and Alan Boyle (Pianos).

Conductor Helen Grand

This customary concert draws the seasonal carol concerts to a close. The jubilant music of Handel’s ‘Laudate pueri Dominum’ will contrast with the more reflective carols that encompass the true meaning of Christmas that have become the hallmark of the choir at this time of year. Renowned for its fine unaccompanied singing, this concert will give you the opportunity to relax and enjoy the beauty and peacefulness that only voices can bring midst a busy time of year, providing the perfect way to begin the festive period.