11 March 2025

Dear Singers,

Matt reports that you had a very good rehearsal last week, making progress on listening, rounded vowels, & increasing tempi. 
I am very grateful for this, and to Ian for his support, thank you. 

I had a fulfilling two days in Truro, adjudicating for their Music Festival. It is a larger enterprise than Exeter's although I didn't hear any of the choirs. I mainly had solo singers, some jazz piano, and some excellent Music Theatre performances from secondary school pupils. The standard and quality of most were very high, with a lovely atmosphere, and it was very heartening to see so many youngsters still engaging in arts activities. The first day began with a two-hour workshop for 100 primary school children, which was incredibly  energising and a lot of fun.

Talking of which......

HERE IS WHAT WE WILL DO ON 18.03.25

Hummel: Quoniam p20 - the fugue and Dona nobis p74 (new)
Mozart: Domine Deus p45 and we will check out The Requiem and Kyrie  from last week

Keep signing up for the workshop - very useful opportunity to cover a lot of Mozart!

Looking forward to seeing you all next week.
Best wishes - Peter