Some of us meet an
hour early two Tuesdays a month to sing in smaller groups. We always knew that one
day we would perform and in fact the small groups have entered a couple of competitions.
This opportunity came
suddenly. We first knew about it last Tuesday. We performed on Friday.
Another
group had had to drop out because of unforeseen family circumstances. We were able
to rehearse on Tuesday evening and establish what we felt most comfortable doing.
We performed just five songs – three before the interval and two after with our
hosts SK4 and one of Jeff's other choirs, Maelstrom
offering a few more each.
For many of us it
was the first opportunity to hear Maelstrom. We weren't disappointed. They
provided that rich sound that we've all come to associate with male voice choirs
yet they're a relatively small group: just thirteen members.
"We need a
few more," said Jeff. "They insist
on sixteen for the competition we want to enter."
Follow the link above
and have a listen to them.
SK4 were absolutely
amazing. Everything that these four talented, hard-working women did was excellent
but their rendition of Bohemian Rhapsody was better, in my opinion, than Queen's
original. A fantastic song to end on.
Except not quite.
We all joined together in a final song. We had been taught it in about five
minutes just before the concert started.
"What were those
words again?" asked my neighbour.
I could only
shrug.
No matter. As soon
as we started they came back.
It was a lovely
evening. The staff at the Masonic Guildhall and our hosts looked after us well.
There was the usual raffle with some excellent prizes. Many other singers formed
part of our good-sized audience, so they were warm and appreciative.
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