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Christmas Carols and Messiah
17 December 2017
Last night the choir led a Family Carol Singalong in the afternoon
for a large number of families with young children – Frosty the
Snowman, Have yourself a merry little Christmas, White Christmas,
Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,
and Jingle Bells, all featured, as well as a number of choral
items which featured again in the evening concert, as well as Thomas
Trotter’s transcription of Leroy Anderson’s Sleigh Ride for
solo organ, delivered with style by our Organ Elf, Ivan.
Christmas Jumpers for the Family Carol
Singalong
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Our evening’s concert began with the Christmas sequence from
Handel’s Messiah, accompanied by organ, trumpets, and drums,
and with four young soloists representing our partners at the
Northamptonshire Music and Performing Arts Service, NMPAT. Ending
with the Hallelujah Chorus, we were assured of a standing
ovation! The second half of the concert featured no fewer than seven
of John Rutter’s ever-popular choral carols, as well as six of his
carols designed for use by choir and audience. From the boppy sounds
of Star Carol and Shepherd’s Pipe Carol, to the
intimate beauty of Dormi Jesu and What sweeter music,
this was a delightfully varied selection of music.
Our four Messiah soloists representing
NMPAT
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Due to our schedule of other concerts and commitments, we are unable
to hold a formal Christmas concert in 2018, but we will have an
informal evening of Carol Singing on Monday 3 December 2018 at the
Northampton High School; please keep an eye on the website for full
details, and keep the date in your diary!
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