Macclesfield Oriana Choir
Past Concerts
Singing Day
Dvorak's Stabat Mater
Saturday 11th February 2022 7.30pm
Macclesfield Methodist Church, Westminster Road
If you enjoy singing, why not come and join the Oriana Choir to learn and perform Antonin Dvorak’s “Stabat Mater” under the direction of our Musical Director, Keith Yearsley. We offer a warm welcome, a light, bright rehearsal space, and the opportunity to join like-minded people in singing a challenging, glorious choral work. Professional soloists will join us for the afternoon rehearsals and the evening performance!
The price for the day will be £20, including hot drinks and biscuits at the breaks. (Students 17 - 21 free). A musical score will be provided, on loan, for the duration of the singing day. Alternatively, you're welcome to just come and watch the performance in the evening. (7pm, only £7).
Pay and Display parking is available opposite the Church, in the Whalley Hayes car park. (Free parking after 3pm).
For further information and registration details, please contact Keith 01625 424215, or Anthea (Chairman) 01625 573538. The choir is always happy to welcome new members and Keith and Anthea would also be pleased to provide details of our regular rehearsals and concert schedule.
To download a booking form/more information, click here.
Timetable: (may be subject to minor changes)
9am – 9.30am...............Registration, welcome and tea/coffee
9.30am – 11am.............Rehearsal
11am – 11.30am...........Tea/coffee break
11.30am -12.30pm........Rehearsal
12.30pm – 2pm.............Lunch break (Bring your own food, or vistit a local eaterie)
2pm – 3pm....................Rehearsal
3pm – 3.30pm..............Tea/coffee break
3.30pm – 5,30pm.........Rehearsal
5.30pm – 7pm..............Break (bring your own food or visit a local eaterie)
7pm – 8pm...................Performance
A musical celebration of our Conductor, Keith Yearsley's 90th birthday! Featuring some of his favourite pieces from his many years with the choir. Including excerpts from Bach's "Elijah Mass" in b-minor, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor's "Hiawatha", excerpts from Gabriel Faure's "Requiem", Stanford's "Te Deum", and Johannes Brahms "How Lovely are thy Dwellings". Plus a couple of surprise items! There will be a short interval.
Soloists will be Thomas Ayebara (bass), Margaret Ferguson (Soprano), and Philip Cartwright (Tenor).
Former Oriana Choir members are cordially invited to take part in the celebrations, and would be very welcome. Please contact Keith if you are interested, on 01625 424215. Rehearsals for the event take place on Friday evenings, 8pm - 9.30pm, at the
Salvation Army Hall, Roe Street Macclesfield.
Tickets (£12 in advance), can be obtained from The Cherry Blossom Bakery, 6 Church Street Macclesfield, SK11 8LB, from Keith Yearsley, or any member of the choir. Or £14 on the door.
Macclesfield Oriana Choir
