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Whilst we have over 200 singers attending, we can still take bookings in all voice parts and in the audience. Scroll to the bottom of this page to book on-line. [Posted 5.2.15.]
Rehearse and perform Mendelssohn’s dramatic oratorio Elijah in one day under the direction of Simon Carrington (founder member of the King's Singers, Emeritus Professor of Choral Conducting, Yale University and former director Yale Schola Cantorum), with the orchestral parts brought spectacularly to life on the organ by Oliver Lallemant, and with post-graduate singing students from the Royal College of Music taking the solos.
WHO CAN JOIN THIS EVENT?
We welcome singers of all levels of experience. Those who have sung 'Elijah' before will provide a lead for those who have not and/or are relatively new to choral singing.
Click here to read about last year's event, see photos, and read the feedback.
THE VENUE
Holy Trinity Church, Sloane Square is known as 'the Cathedral of the Arts and Crafts Movement' and its interior, wider than St Paul's Cathedral, is dominated by the magnificent east window containing stained glass designed by Edward Burne-Jones and made by William Morris. The church is situated on Sloane Street, just a minutes' walk from Sloane Square underground station.
THE MUSIC
We shall be singing in English. You can bring your own copy of the vocal score, preferably in the Novello or New Novello editions, or you can hire one when you book for collection on the day.
Click here for a list of the movements to be omitted. (This list was revised on 12.1.15.)
TIMETABLE (please note revised times!)
from 12:35 Registration
13:15-15:45 Choir rehearsal (with break)
16:30-c.18:15 Performance (members of the public welcome).
HOW TO BOOK
To book places for singers, audience and to hire music click on the 'book on-line' link below or download the booking form by clicking here.
ENQUIRIES
Click here to send an email or telephone 05600 767237.
FEES
£17 Singer (full rate)
£10 Singer (full time student)
£5 Audience
£5 Hire copy of vocal score of 'Elijah'.
For RCO courses and classes, the following key is used as a guide to level and suitability:
Beginner (Grades 1-4)
Intermediate (Grades 4-6)
Advanced (Grades 6-8 / CRCO)
Diploma 1 (CRCO–ARCO)
Diploma 2 (ARCO–FRCO)