If you would like to practice the Hallelujah Chorus in advance of December 5th you can download the score here:
The BBC have also made backing tracks and practice parts available on the Sing Hallelujah website here:
November 19, 2009
‘Hallelujah Chorus from scratch’ press release
Here is the press release for the Hallelujah Chorus from scratch on December 5th
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All Saints Live press release November 19th 2009
Hallelujah Chorus from scratch
On Saturday December 5th All Saints Church, Wellington is hosting a ‘Hallelujah Chorus from scratch’ afternoon from 2-4pm to raise money for Children in Need. This is part of the BBC’s ‘Sing Hallelujah’ project . We hope to fill the Church with as many people as possible, and rehearse and perform the Hallelujah Chorus together. The aim of the event is to have fun singing and to raise some money for Children in Need.
‘Sing Hallelujah’ is a nationwide project from the BBC encouraging choirs to perform Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus to mark the 250th anniversary of the composer’s death. During November and December 2009 there will be over 350 performances of the Hallelujah Chorus taking place around the country. For more information see www.bbc.co.uk/sing/hallelujah.
The event on December 5th is free entry and everyone is welcome regardless of whether or not you have sung in a choir before. It will be a fun afternoon of singing and we will aim to do the final performance at around 3:45pm for anyone who would like to come and listen. We will be raising money for Children in need and will be collecting donations on the day.
For more information see our website at www.allsaintslive.com or contact Richard Clarkson on (01952) 258132
November 12, 2009
Open Mic night 20th November
The next Open Mic night will take place on November 20th
Open to all, sign up on the night
All styles of music welcome (and other performance arts!)
one rule: no swearing
Original material is encouraged.
see you all there!
October 14, 2009
Geraldine Latty!
We are excited to announce that Geraldine Latty will be coming to All Saints on February 27th to run a gospel choir workshop from 2-4pm, she will then do a concert in the evening at 7:30pm which will feature the gospel choir! more details about both parts of the day to follow…
October 14, 2009
letter to choirs re. Hallelujah Chorus from scratch
Here is the text of the email we’ve just sent to 16 local choirs with more details about the ‘Hallelujah Chorus from scratch’ event on December 5th:
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Dear …,
My name is Richard Clarkson and I am the Music Outreach Minister at All Saints Church in Wellington. I am writing to let you know about an event that we have coming up which I hope you’ll be able to support.
On December 5th we are holding a “Hallelujah Chorus from scratch” afternoon (2-4pm) to raise money for Children In Need. This is part of the BBC’s ‘Sing Hallelujah’ project (www.bbc.co.uk/sing/hallelujah). The aim is to fill the Church with as many people as possible, from experienced singers to complete beginners, and rehearse and perform the Hallelujah Chorus together. We will not be performing to an audience, just to each other – the aim of the event is to have fun singing and to raise some money for Children in Need.
We’d love for your choir members to come to this and I was wondering if you would be able to help us promote it to them and to any other followers of your choir. I will send you some flyers and posters in the next few weeks which I would be grateful if you could distribute. We are more than happy for you to bring along any information on joining your choir or forthcoming concerts that you would like to promote.
I would also like to let you know that we host concerts regularly at All Saints and if you would like to come and perform here we would love to have you. The Church is a beautiful building built in 1790 and can seat around 400 people. It has a large stage area and very nice acoustics which suit choral groups very well. If you would like more information please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Many thanks,
Richard Clarkson
September 10, 2009
Hallelujah Chorus from scratch!
As Part of the BBC’s “Sing Hallelujah” project, We are planning to do a “Hallelujah Chorus from scratch!” afternoon on the 5th December to raise money for Children in Need. More details to follow!
September 10, 2009
Open Mic nights this term!
The dates for Open Mic this term are:
23rd October
20th November
11th December
See you there!
September 10, 2009
Saltmine Theatre Company – Finding God in unexpected places
As part of the Wellington Literary Festival, All Saints is hosting a performance by Saltmine.
“Finding God in unexpected Places.
A mixture of theatre, conversation and preaching – this presentation will centre around extracts from the book by best-selling author, Philip Yancey. This collection of writings by Yancey has encouraged thousands to sharpen their spiritual vision and look for God beyond their church building and into some very unexpected places.”
September 10, 2009
Fragments of fashion
All Saints live is supporting Fragments of Fashion, a night of entertainment to support Holly and Hannah’s gap years.
Including:
Saltmine theatre company
Auction of clothing
Cake sale
Fashion show
Live bands
Bring your own wine!
More cake!
Entrance is £1, any other donations are welcome
September 10, 2009
Graham Kendrick SOLD OUT!
We have officially sold out of tickets for tonight’s evening with Graham Kendrick!
