The Sacred Nine
One of the songs we are currently learning contains the lines ‘sacred nine teach us the mode, sweetest notes to be explored’ and I thought that this was some kind of biblical reference- but no. The sacred nine refers to the Muses of Greek mythology as below. The Nine Muses The Nine Muses were Greek goddesses who ruled over the arts and sciences and offered inspiration in those subjects. They were the daughters of Zeus, lord of all gods, and Mnemosyne, who represented memory. Memory was important for the Muses …
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Secret Singers Big Summer Sing Photos
What a wonderful time we had on Saturday at Burwain Sailing Club! The place was full, it was marvellous! The food was brilliant- so much cake this time!!! The singing was fantastic and the general feeling of joy and camaraderie was everything I have ever hoped for. So , for me there are a few bars rest then gathering some songs for next term for you and off we go again. I look forward to seeing you all there- and any potential new members who read this PLEASE COME AND …
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End of term and Big Summer Sing
Dear Secret Singers, this is the last week of singing for this term. I know that some people won’t be able to make it to the Big Summer Sing so this week’s class will be their ‘end of term party’ If there is something that you would particularly like to sing again this week then please let me know. Below is a list of all the songs we have worked on since January- I think it is quite impressive! So come along to this week’s class and have a good …
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Secret Singers Choir performance at the Classic Car show Towneley Park Burnley
Our Secret Singers Choir, made up of members from all 4 groups will perform at The Classic Car Show at Towneley Park Burnley on Sunday 28th June at 2.45pm. We will be performing songs which we learned for Sing for Water North along with a few others from this term’s repertoire. We hope to be able to collect a little more money to swell the Sing for Water North total The choir will assemble in at dedicated marquee next to the police and St John’s ambulance tents at 2.00pm for …
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Secret Singers go to Sing for Water North 2015
Sing for Water North 2015 will take place on this Sunday 7th June and our last rehearsal is over so Secret Singers are all ready to go!(except for a little last minute cramming for the words, I expect :)) Over 40 choirs will be represented in the 300 odd singers so I am sure that it will be a marvellous uplifting experience for both singers and audience.The performance will start at 2pm so all we need now is for lots of people to come on down to Albert Square and help us …
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Our Next Adventures!!
The new term starts up next week (week beginning 20th April) and we have 4 events before we break for summer in mid July Firstly, those who wish to will be performing a joint concert with the Arden Angels, girls choir, at Christ Church, Carr Rd, Nelson on Saturday 16th May. Any proceeds from the event will go towards maintaining the fabric of the church (which is where the Nelson group meet).I very pleasing number of singers are already signed up to participate, though more are welcome. The second event is …
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Easter Break
All the groups will be having a little break for Easter and the closed dates are below. Read and Marple are closed on7th and 14th and resuming on 21stApril Todmorden is open on 1st April, closed on 8th and 15th and resumes on 22nd April Nelson is closed on 2nd (Maundy Thursday), 9th and 16th and resumes on 23rd I look forward to seeing you all then.
Easter Break
All the groups will be having a little break for Easter and the closed dates are below. Read and Marple are closed on7th and 14th and resuming on 21stApril Todmorden is open on 1st April, closed on 8th and 15th and resumes on 22nd April Nelson is closed on 2nd (Maundy Thursday), 9th and 16th and resumes on 23rd I look forward to seeing you all then.
Dates for your Diary
There are several events planned for this season and you are welcome to any or all of them. 7th March Saturday- The Three Valley Choir in Todmorden is hosting a workshop day with the wonderful Una May. Tickets may still be available and I know several Secret Singers are planning to go to that. 22nd March Sunday- Jules Gibb is coming to Accrington Library to do a workshop on the songs for Sing for Water. If you sign up for SfWN then it will be included in your sign up …
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New Term Start Dates
Preparations for the new songs for this term are well under-way and all that is now required is YOU! (and your friends, relations, dog-walker, hairdresser, solicitor, gardener, orthopaedic surgeon, etc) Classes all begin in the week Beginning 12th Jan 2015 at the usual times and places (see classes) Tues 13th- Read and Marple Wed 14th – Todmorden Thursday 15th – Neslon I can’t wait to share these songs with you. See you there