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Trevor Barr Tribute Concert 15th Oct 2022
A Tribute Concert to Trevor Barr was held on 15th October 2022 at All Saints’ Emscote, Warwick. The Church was completely full and those present enjoyed the performances of a number of talented soloists and Village Voices Choir. All had benefitted from Trevor’s extraordinary ability to inspire and teach both individuals and singing groups. The occasion was a joyous celebration of Trevor’s life.
Kieron Howe Joins Village Voices
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Kieron as the Musical Director of Village Voices in September 2022. Please follow the link to find out more Musical Director Kieron Howe.
Village Voices Choir ‘A Summer of Song’
On Sunday afternoon 17th July 2022 the choir held a very enjoyable and varied concert at Northgate Methodist Church in Warwick, which raised £450 for Evelyn’s Gift.
The concert programme included:
| First Half | Second Half |
|---|---|
| Mingulay Boat Song | The Ash Grove |
| Shenandoah | Early One Morning |
| Skye Boat Song | A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square |
| Londonderry Air | The Long Day Closes |
| Grace | The Rhythm of Life |
| The Sloop John B | The Way You Look Tonight |
A number of choir members sang solos including Claire Darlington, Viv Hadley and Amanda Lewis. Trevor Barr and Kevin Sumner led the audience and choir in singing ‘The Lighthouse’ by Lin Marsh, and Trevor played an improvised piano piece. Peter Wimpenny played the clarinet as part of the choir’s rendition of ‘A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square’.
Musical Interlude on Tuesday 14th June 2022
At the Leamington Literary Society AGM was a very successful event attended by a number of the choir.
A December to Remember Christmas 2021
On Sunday 5th December 2021 the choir held a very successful Christmas Concert for family and friends at Northgate Methodist Church in Warwick.
The total raised for Evelyn’s Gift was £731.50, including donations raised from the sale of items during the term, proceeds from ticket sales & raffle and retiring collection.
Below are links to video recordings of the choir performing:
Oh Holy Night by Adolphe Adam arrangement Benjamin Hamilton
Ding Dong Merrily on High words by G. R. Woodward
The Nativity Carol by John Rutter
Hark the Herald Angels sung with the Audience
O Little Town of Bethlehem by H. Walford Davies words Phillips Brooks
Ed Button Masterclass
At our rehearsal on Thursday 25th November 2021, the Choir was treated to a masterclass in breathing, dipthongs, ‘eyes front’ and smiling whilst singing by our very own local member of the world-renowned King’s Singers – Ed Button. For the few that haven’t come across this group of young men, take a look at their website: The King’s Singers. Ed took us through a few of his ideas for an enhanced performance of Sans Day Carol, Nativity Carol and Mid-Winter. Thank you to Ed and to Trevor for asking him to come along.