On Wednesday 23rd April (2003) the
Saddleworth Male Voice Choir will present their annual St. George’s
Day Concert at 7.30pm in the Civic Hall, Uppermill.
SMVC is one of the few organisations in the Oldham area to celebrate
England’s Patron Saint Day and whilst singing their usual repertoire
of popular male voice music, the finale gives the audience the opportunity
to join in a flag waving sing-along to such favourites as Jerusalem
and There’ll Always Be An England.
Brass enthusiasts are in for a special treat with the appearance of
the choir’s Special Guests, Tubalaté.
Tubalaté
Formed in 1991, Tubalaté is considered one of the country's finest
exponents of the brass medium. Their wide range of styles and flexibility
of performance has gained them an international reputation for promoting
the dynamic development of chamber music.
The four members are: Paul Walton and John Powell (euphoniums), Ryan
Breen and Ian Anstee (tubas) - their vision has brought Tubalaté
to the forefront of brass playing, with innovation, musical intelligence
and sparkling performance.
New works are the life-blood of any ensemble. Michael Finnissy and Howard
Skempton are just two of the many composers who have written for Tubalaté,
whose repertoire now boasts in excess of 100 original works.
In addition to the concert platform, Tubalaté maintains a high
profile with appearances at music festivals and at venues throughout
the UK, Europe and the USA, as well as giving regular radio broadcasts.
Educational projects are an important facet of Tubalaté's portfolio.
The ensemble has worked in collaboration with organisations such as
the Society for the Promotion of New Music (SPNM), Live Music Now! and
Brass 2000. The quartet also offers a range of educational concerts,
workshops and masterclasses.
Tickets for the concert are available at £8.00 (£7.00 Concessions)
from Gaskell’s Estate Agents in Uppermill or from Glyn Jones (Concert
Secretary) on 01457 875149.
SMVC continually seeks to increase its membership and anyone with a
reasonable voice is invited to attend our weekly rehearsals every Wednesday
between 7.30pm - 9.30pm at the Old School on the corner of Station Road
and Lee Street in Uppermill, or contact Stuart Iles (Recruitment Officer)
on 0161-665-2596.
Email address: saddleworth.mvc@triscali.co.uk
Website:
www.saddleworth.net/malevoicechoir/
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