On the evening of Saturday 9th November at the Spa Centre, Village Voices took part in the moving and reflective act of remembrance known as Warwick District Remembers.
The choir’s repertoire for the Concert included:
Siyahamba, *National Anthem, Something Inside So Strong, This is Home, Harbour,
*Rule Britannia (chorus), *Nearer my God to Thee, Shores of Normandy, Greater Love,
*Jerusalem and *I Vow to Thee my Country. *Denotes audience participation songs.
Very many thanks to our musical director, Kieron Howe and our accompanist, Roger Haygreen, for enabling the choir to perform so effectively. Also many thanks to all those behind the scenes, who worked so hard before, during and after the event.
The choir singing Harbour:
The evening was organised by Adrian Barton and was a mixture of music, poetry, pageantry and religious service that was a fitting homage to remember those who have given their lives in various conflicts.
There is no glory in war and this event did not glorify war. It was an act of remembrance for those who died. Those who find themselves embroiled in conflict do not necessarily do so out of choice, yet their lives come to an abrupt, inglorious end in some far-flung part of the world. Those of us who benefit from their ultimate sacrifice have little to give in return. All we can give to them is remembrance.