JOYFUL NOVEMBER

The final concert for 2024 is on Sunday 24 November 2024 at 3 pm in St Mary’s Church, Main Road, Westonzoyland, TA7 0EP, with a performance by Joyful Spirit. Refreshments available from 2.15 pm.

‘We sing a range of music both accompanied and a capela with a broad gospel theme’, says choir representative, Marshall Clements, ‘Some of the songs we may sing could include: O Happy day, Dancing Queen, You love is lifting me higher, Son of a Preacher Man, Ain’t no Mountain high Eng, Hold on to the Rock, Feel the Spirit, Burning Love, Bridge over troubled Water. Lord I know I’ve Been changed, Mr Blue Sky, Hamba Lulu, Africa, Amazing Grace. I wish, Deep River. Walking on Sunshine. Let the River run.

Joyful Spirit is a community choir, made up of people over 18 and under 100 from all walks of life and backgrounds with different musical ability, based in Wrington. 

‘We are enthusiastically led by Alison Cooper White and her understanding of musical harmony makes the choir want to improve to reward her for all the work she puts in.’

The choir is supported by its band which is made up of Andrew Tyrell on Key board, Richard Fairs on Drums and Michael Gillett on Bass.

Arrangements for this concert

There is no need to book as the church’s capacity have never yet been exceeded. However, it should be noted that seats are available on a first come, first served basis. 

In order to help with the artists’ and other costs a raffle is held. In addition, donations are encouraged. It costs over £400 to put on a concert.

There is limited parking on the road by the church but there is additional parking at Somerset Young Farmers on School Road TA7 0LN, map attached. Please do not park in Church Lane as this prevents resident access.

Further information

01278 699071/ f.challenger@icloud.com

. . AND REMINDERS OF LAST MONTH’S CONCERT

Sam on Bouzouki and vocals, Sarah on Bass and Mandolin and Alex on stomping fiddle. This was Arquebus.

It’s Your Call with Voce

The next free concert on Sunday 30 June 2024 in St Mary’s Church, Main Road, Westonzoyland, TA7 0EP with Voce Chamber Choir. The concert starts at 3 pm, refreshments served from 2.15 pm.

Voce is a 16-piece auditioned choir led by Joe Beckhelling. Started in November 2021 with members from a variety of backgrounds including music graduates, and others for whom singing in such a small choir is a new venture. 

‘Our repertoire includes sacred and contemporary choral music, English madrigals, arrangements of popular music’, says Joe Beckhelling, ‘as well as performances of new compositions and arrangements written by members of the choir: There will be the debut performance of Your Call – have you ever phoned, been put on hold, and then told to use the website! The varied programme with John Bennet, Paul Mealor, Emile Sande, Steeleye Span, Sting and more will have something for everyone.  A concert not to be missed! 

Arrangements for this concert

There is no need to book as the church’s capacity have never yet been exceeded. However, it should be noted that seats are available on a first come, first served basis. 

In order to help with the artists’ and other costs a raffle is held. In addition, donations are encouraged. It costs over £400 to put on a concert.

. . . and a reminder of our May concert with Dan Whitehouse: