2011 is nearly over and what a year it has been for the choir. There have been musical highs but also the great sadness of losing one of our choir members, the much-loved Lila Bailey, at whose memorial concert we sang in October. She will be greatly missed by us all and by the many people whose lives she touched.

 On a happier note, we are looking forward to a concert at Bromsgrove School where we team up with the Prep School Choir, Harvington Singers and Kids Aloud to perform Zimbe, a vibrant collection of African Songs composed by the talented young composer, Alexander L’Estrange. The concert is in aid of Waterloo Schools in Sierra Leone. This is a joyful work which will make sure that the season ends on a high note.

 We round off the year with our carol concert in Elmley Castle which, this year, is in aid of a very special charity called Canine Partners. The charity assists disabled people to enjoy greater independence and a better quality of life through the help of specially trained dogs. You can learn more about them at www.caninepartners.org.uk .

Carole Bayliss – Musical Director

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